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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Tourbillon

The tourbillon is a complex mechanism found in some watches that compensates for the effects of gravity on the accuracy of the timepiece. It is characterized by a rotating axis that carries a set of hands and mechanical components.

Gravity, resulting from the Earth's gravitational force, can cause slight variations in the oscillation rate and accuracy of traditional mechanical watches. The tourbillon was designed to address this issue.

In a tourbillon, an independent rotating assembly is installed within the watch and rotates regularly around its own axis. This design compensates for the effects of gravity on the hands and watch components, thereby improving its accuracy.