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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Decimal Calender

Decimal Calender Also called Revolutionary or Republican Calander, The calendar system which includes units of time based on the decimal system. It was implemented during the French Revolution in the late 18th century. It aimed to replace the traditional Gregorian calendar with a decimal-based system, aligning it with the principles of the French Revolution, which emphasized rationality and decimalization.

Under the Revolutionary calendar, time was divided into 10-hour days, with each hour consisting of 100 minutes, and each minute divided into 100 seconds. This decimal time system sought to simplify timekeeping and promote a more logical and consistent approach to measuring time.

While the Revolutionary calendar was officially adopted in France for a brief period, it did not gain widespread acceptance and was eventually discontinued.