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The New Patek Philippe Twenty~4 7340/1R Perpetual Calendar

Introduced in 1999, the Twenty~4 collection was Patek Philippe’s first dedicated line of feminine timepieces. The original model featured an Art Deco-inspired manchette (cuff) design, but in 2018, the brand unveiled the Twenty~4 Automatic, which is a round-cased iteration powered by an automatic movement. This year, Patek Philippe elevates the collection further by introducing a perpetual calendar complication, marking the collection's debut in the realm of Grand Complications.
Crafted entirely in 18K rose gold, the watch features a 36mm case with a slender profile of just 9.95mm, making it sit gracefully on the wrist. The case is meticulously finished with a combination of polished and brushed surfaces, enhancing its refined aesthetic. Two dial options are available. The Ref. 7340/1R-001 features a silvery opaline dial with a vertical satin finish, evoking the texture of shantung silk that feature irregular texture, while the Ref. 7340/1R-010 presents an olive green sunburst dial for a more contemporary appeal.

Glossary

Analog/Digital (or anadigi)

An analog/digital (or anadigi) display is a type of display that combines elements of both analog and digital displays. This type of display typically features a traditional analog dial or pointer, but also includes a digital readout to display additional information.

Anadigi displays are commonly used in watches, where they can show both the time in analog form (with hands pointing to the hour and minute) and also display the time digitally (using a numerical readout). This allows for a quick and easy way to check the time at a glance, while still retaining the classic look of an analog watch.