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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 Czapek Introduces The Antarctique Royal Onyx in A Collaboration With Mansour Jewellers

A black onyx dial with sapphire indices, new look for the Antarctique collection

Introduced in 2020, the Czapek Antarctique is a luxury sports watch featuring an integrated bracelet. On the occasion of Dubai Watch Week 2023, and in collaboration with "Mansour Jewellery," Czapek unveils a limited edition of 18 pieces, the "Antarctique Royal Onyx" watch, in an elegant stainless steel case housing a small platinum micro-rotor movement. It features a black onyx dial adorned with indices made of blue sapphire.

The Antarctique Royal Onyx boasts a stainless steel case with a diameter of 40.5mm and a height of 10.6mm. The combination of brushed and polished finishes gives it a distinguished look that stands out in any setting. The timepiece is equipped with a box sapphire crystal adorned with an anti-reflective coating with a screw down crown, and a sapphire caseback that reveals the intricate movement within. 

The dial is crafted from polished onyx, adorned with blue sapphire indices that not only enhance its beauty but also improve legibility. The steel openworked hour and minute hands, along with the steel second hand that features a blue tip, glide gracefully across the dial.

At the heart of this timepiece lies the calibre SXH5, an in-house automatic movement with a platinum micro-rotor, it features variable-inertia balance that is designed to provide enhanced accuracy and reliability in a watch's timekeeping. Operating at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz), and offering 60-hours of power reserve.

The integrated steel bracelet of the watch is brushed and polished, it complements the watch's aesthetic seamlessly. Additionally, an easy-release system allows for quick and hassle-free bracelet changes, allowing you to swap it for the included calfskin or rubber strap, adapting your timepiece to various occasions. The watch is priced at CHF 34,000, equivalent to AED 140,600.

 

For more information please visit Czapek’s official website

 

Technical specifications: Czapek Antarctique Royal Onyx
 
  1. Case: brushed and polished stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal adorned with an anti-reflective coating, screw down crown, sapphire caseback 
  2. Diameter:  40.5mm
  3. Height: 10.6mm
  4. Water resistance: 120 m
 
  1. Dial: polished onyx, blue sapphire indices, steel openworked hour and minute hands, steel second hand with a blue tip
 
  1. Movement: in-house calibre SXH5, automatic, platinum micro-rotor, variable-inertia balance, 193 components, 28 jewels 
  2. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds
  3. Power reserve: 60-hours
  4. Frequency:  28,800 vph (4Hz)
 
  1. Bracelet / Strap : brushed and polished integrated steel bracelet, easy-release system, calfskin or rubber strap included
 
  1. Availability: Limited edition of 18 pieces
  2. Price:  CHF 34,000, equivalent to AED 140,600

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