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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.

Glossary

Numerals Types

Arabic Numerals: They are the most commonly used numbers on the dials of watches. They consist of the numbers from 0 to 9. Arabic numerals are used to indicate the hours on analog watch dials, and they can also be used for minutes, seconds, or other time-related indicators.
 

The Eastern Arabic numerals or the Indian numerals: These include the numbers (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9) and are used in conjunction with the Arabic alphabet in Arab-speaking countries in the Middle East.

Roman Numerals: 

They are a numeral system that uses Latin letters to represent numbers: (I-1, II-2, III-3, IV-4, V-5, VI-6, VII-7, VIII-8, IX-9, X-10, XI-11, XII-12). They have a distinctive and elegant appearance and are commonly found in classic or vintage watches. Roman numerals can be used to indicate the hours and sometimes the minutes on watch dials.