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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Grenage

Grenage

Is a method used to create watch dials that was popular in the 1800s but is not commonly used today. With this technique, the dial is made of solid silver and is engraved with intricate designs such as numbers or minute markers. The engraved areas are then carefully filled with lacquer by hand, and once the lacquer hardens, it is polished using diamond paper to create a smooth and shiny surface. Essentially, grenage involves engraving patterns on a silver watch dial and filling those patterns with lacquer to enhance their appearance.