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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.

Introducing Breguet Unveils the New Classique Tourbillon 3358

Breguet Tourbillon, enhanced with the elegance of white gold and diamonds

Breguet unveils a new addition to its Classic collection, a mid-size watch made of white gold fully adorned with diamonds, showcasing Abraham-Louis Breguet's famous invention, the tourbillon, in a fancy way. The watch follows previous editions adorned with diamonds: the “Starlit Night” in white gold and the “Stunning Sight” in rose gold. Talking about the gem setting.

The Classic collection is not the only collection adorned with diamonds in Breguet. As we have seen before, the Marine collection gets more luxurious with gem-set chronograph and Lady Marine watches. Now, welcome to the new edition of the 3358 series.

It comes in a 35mm case with a thickness of 9.3mm, made of white gold. The case is characterized by the brand's signature fluted caseband. With an extra touch of brilliance, the bezel and lugs are set with 70 diamonds, while the crown is embellished with a rose-cut diamond. Both the front and case back of the watch are protected by sapphire crystals, with a water resistance of up to 30 meters.

The dial is adorned with 281 diamonds. The gems between 3 and 9 o'clock create elegant curves, while those within the chapter ring are set using the snow-setting technique. The chapter ring at 12 o'clock is made from natural white mother-of-pearl

The Arabic numerals are applied on the chapter ring, and Breguet's hands are blued. Positioned at the base of the dial, the tourbillon is integrated into a curved and polished oval-shaped opening and accentuated by a rounded gold bridge adorned with 14 diamonds.

The watch is equipped with the caliber 187D hand-wound movement, operating at 18,000 VPH (2.5 Hz), and offers a 50-hour power reserve. The caliber is equipped with a steel Breguet balance spring, with 168 components and 21 jewels. The sapphire case-back reveals a hammered base plate hand-engraved with Breguet’s name and the unique reference number of the movement.

The watch comes with a blue alligator leather strap and a triple-blade folding clasp with 42 diamonds. It is priced at CHF 159,700, which is equivalent to AED 662,000.

 

For more information visit Breguet official website. 

Technical specifications: Breguet Classique Tourbillon 3358
  1. Reference:  3358BB/8D/986 D0
  2. Case: white gold, fluted case band, crown is embellished with a rose-cut diamond, the bezel and lugs are also set with 70 pieces of  diamonds, sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal case back
  3. Diameter: 35 mm
  4. Height:  9.3 mm
  5. Water resistance: 30 m
  6. Dial: adorned with 281 diamonds, The gems within the chapter ring are set using the snow-setting technique, chapter ring at 12 o'clock is made from natural white mother-of-pearl, Breguet blued hands, tourbillon bridge adorned with 14 diamonds, tourbillon at 6 o'clock
  7. Movement: caliber 187D hand-wound movement, a steel Breguet balance-spring, Jewels 21, 168 components 168
  8. Power reserve: 50 hours
  9. Frequency:    18,000 VPH 
  10. Functions: hours, minutes 
  11. Bracelet / Strap:  blue alligator leather strap triple-blade folding clasp with 42 diamonds
  12. Price: CHF 159,700 / 662,00O AED

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