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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

Split seconds chronograph

A complication that allows for the measurement and recording of two events simultaneously but with different durations. When the chronograph seconds parts are activated, both chronograph seconds hands start moving together. By utilizing an additional mechanism, typically controlled by a pusher (button), one of the hands can be stopped while the other continues its motion. This enables the measurement of a separate time interval while the main hand continues to track the overall elapsed time. Once the secondary timing is complete, the stopped hand can be synchronized with the main hand to resume tracking together.

A. Lange & Söhne - 1815 RATTRAPANTE PERPETUAL CALENDAR