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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Jumping hour

Jumping hour

Are a complication that displays time in a unique way. After 60 minutes, the hour digits jump directly to the next hour. This jump is displayed on a sub-dial or window within the main watch dial, instead of using a traditional hour hand. This complication can also be displayed digitally on a dedicated small screen.

The mechanism of jumping hour watches typically includes a sub-dial or an aperture with hour numerals. When the current hour ends and the minutes reach 60, the mechanism swiftly moves the hour digit to the next hour, creating a sudden jump on the new hour. This mechanism provides a distinctive and accurate way of displaying time. Jumping hour complications are available in both mechanical and quartz watches.