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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Leap Year

Leap Year

A leap year is a year that has 366 days, with the month of February having 29 days instead of 28. It occurs every four years.

In some watches, a leap year complication is added to ensure the accurate display of the date. When a watch has a leap year function, it recognizes leap years and automatically updates the date from February 28 to February 29. Watches with a leap year complication have precise mechanisms that calculate days, months, and years accurately, including handling the leap year.

This complex function in watches is important for individuals who value precise date and timekeeping. Thanks to this complication, users do not need to manually adjust the date every leap year as it is done automatically.