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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 Breitling Presents its Redesigned Avenger Collection

A fresh look and new colors inspired by military uniforms

Breitling’s ties to flying date back to the 1930s, the company formed the Aviation Department, dedicated to creating precision aircraft instruments and pilots’ chronographs. Its expertise in the then-emerging field of military aviation carried through into the birth of commercial air travel and beyond, resulting in such renowned collections as the "Avenger". 

The new range comes in three formats. A 44 mm chronograph, a 44 mm automatic GMT, and a 42 mm automatic. The color of this watches inspired from military uniform colors. 

Starting with the Avenger B01 Chronograph 44, it comes with a stainless steel case measuring 44 mm in diameter and 15.2 mm in thickness. The case is encircled by domed sapphire crystals. features a rotating 60-minute bezel in stainless steel, while the new square pushers, designed for the smoothest timekeeping operation.

Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 models feature a colored dial blue, green, black, or sand-colored and. Baton hands streamline the dial, giving prominence to the red-tipped chrono hand. The subdials come in black, 30-minute subdial at 3 o'clock, and 12 hour counters at 6 o'clock while  small seconds sundial at 9 o'clock. the hour indices and the hands coated with superluminova.

The force behind the new Avenger chronograph is the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 that provides approximately 70 hours of power and operates with 28,800 VPH 4(Hz), as well as being a COSC-certified chronometer. To reveal the movement’s precise mechanics, the Chronos are equipped with an open sapphire-crystal case back.  

In addition, a ceramic version going by the name of Night Mission is also available, with a vibrant yellow or carbon black dial, has a case and bezel constructed entirely of scratch resistant ceramic. Its case back, crown, pushers, and buckle, meanwhile, are crafted in solid titanium, providing the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal.

As for the price, the Avenger B01 Chronograph 44 watch is available at a range of 7,400 Swiss francs, equivalent to 30,000 UAE dirhams. The 'Night Mission' ceramic version is priced at 8,600 Swiss francs, which is equivalent to 36,000 AED.

Avenger Automatic GMT 44, a red GMT hand provides at-a-glance reading of dual time along a 24-hour rotating bezel. The diameter is equal to that of the chrono, with a more compact profile. The steel-cased Avenger Automatic GMT comes in a choice of black or naval-blue dials. It’s powered by the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 32 that provides an approximate 42-hour reserve. 

The Avenger Automatic GMT 44 watch comes at a price of 5,300 Swiss francs, equivalent to 21,500 AED.

Avenger Automatic 42 This well-balanced watch has all the robustness of its larger counterparts in a trimmer 42 mm diameter and 12.15 mm of thickness. Constructed in steel, the Avenger Automatic 42 offers a choice of black, navy blue, or camo-green dial, its engine is the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 17 automatic three hand movement, delivering up to 38 hours of power. 

The Avenger Automatic 42 watch comes at a price of 4,400 Swiss francs, equivalent to 17,600 AED.

All stainless-steel versions come with the option of a military leather strap with folding clasp or a three-row stainless steel bracelet with a micro-adjustable folding clasp. While the ceramic models come with a military leather strap with a titanium folding clasp. They are all permanent lines.

For more information, please visit the official website of Breitling. 


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