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

PVD

Physical Vapor Deposition Is a technique used to coat the surfaces of metal watch components by depositing a thin layer on the surface of the watch components through actual vaporization and condensation. This method contributes to enhancing the durability and overall appearance of the watch.

In this process, the watch components such as the case, bezel, and bracelet are placed in a designated location with the desired coating material. A specific environment is created under defined conditions, and then an electric arc, magnetron sputtering, or other techniques are used to vaporize the targeted coating material. The vaporized material condenses onto the surface of the watch components, forming a thin layer.

Various metals can be used for coating watch parts using this technique, such as silver, gold, platinum, carbon, chromium, and other metals.