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.

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Clutch

The clutch in mechanical watches is a mechanism used to control the transfer of motion between the watch's components. It acts as a movable link between different gears or wheels within the movement, enabling them to engage and drive each other when necessary. The clutch is often used in watches for specific functions such as adjusting the time or activating and deactivating certain mechanisms, like chronographs or turbines.

Typically, the clutch consists of two main components: a fixed disk and a moving disk. The fixed disk is usually connected to the core components of the movement, while the moving disk engages with other parts through mechanical interaction. When the moving disk is activated by an external mechanism, such as a crown or button, it connects with the fixed disk to transmit motion to the rest of the movement. Conversely, when the disks are disengaged, motion is cut off, stopping specific functions or operations within the watch.

The clutch plays a crucial role in enhancing the precision of the timepiece by ensuring that the connection between moving parts is controlled, allowing for smooth adjustments to the time or activation of special features.