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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Flyback Chronograph

Flyback Chronograph

A flyback chronograph is a specific type of chronograph (a watch with a built-in stopwatch function) that has a unique feature. You can reset the stopwatch to zero and immediately restart it with a single push of a button while the chronograph is still running. This is useful in situations where timing must be quickly restarted, like in aviation or motor racing.

The term "flyback" comes from the visual action of the chronograph's second hand "flying back" to zero instantly. This feature requires a more complicated mechanical design, and thus flyback chronographs are often more expensive than standard chronograph watches.

In a regular chronograph, if you want to restart the stopwatch function, you have to stop the chronograph, reset it to zero, and then start it again. This is a three-step process usually requiring three pushes of buttons on the watch: one to stop, one to reset, and one to start again.

Flyback chronographs were originally developed for use in aviation, where pilots needed to make multiple rapid calculations and measurements. The ability to quickly reset and start the timer without the need for multiple pushes was crucial in these high-speed environments.