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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 Eagle UR-230 Joins URWERK's Iconic Collection

A mechanical symphony that blends distinctive form with technical advancement

The latest addition to the iconic UR-200 series was launched in 2006 with the introduction of the UR-201 'Hammerhead.' Since then, Urwerk's quest for innovation has led them to rethink this collection while preserving its energy and strength. The UR-230 "Eagle" asserts its fundamentally URWERK nature. 

The UR-230 "Eagle" also features the same case design as the UR-200 collection made from CTP carbon. A trapeze shape with a pronounced elongation towards the 6 o'clock position, a staggered layout around the sapphire apertures, a crown at 12 o'clock, this carbon is machined in superimposed layers, pressure-bonded at high temperatures. The resulting block is then worked into the mass, following a pattern that reveals the layers in a regular, controlled geometric pattern. The back is made of grooved and perfectly dermo-compatible black DLC titanium. UR-230 'Eagle' features a cover that lifts 90 degrees to reveal the entire satellite system. The purpose of this cover is to protect the sapphire crystal. 

The new UR-230 'Eagle' retains the display concept of the UR-220. It is a sophisticated version of the revolving satellite complication that is URWERK's essential signature, the Wandering hours. On a three-armed carrousel, rotating blocks each carry four hours’ numerals. They scroll along a 120-degree sector, with the face of the current hour pointing towards the observer. To display the minutes, these display cubes are embedded in an aluminium 3D retrograde hand. At the end of its 60-minute journey, this skeletonised hand returns to index 0, where it takes charge of the cube displaying the next hour. Martin Frei, artistic director and cofounder of URWERK says: Today, we reveal our UR-230 'Eagle'.

The URWERK UR-200 family is taking off to new heights: with its dual variable-geometry turbine, double shock absorber and hybrid winding system, the UR-7.30 caliber unfurls the wings of URWERK's mechanical possibilities.

In addition to this time display, the UR-230 "Eagle" showcases new functions. URWERK has developed a world-first set of shock absorbers designed to protect the new UR-7.30 calibre via turbines. A first set of turbines is dedicated to attenuating the impact of any external shock, thereby guaranteeing the robustness and durability of the watch. A second set controls the flow of air that feeds the winding system. The strength of this "air brake", designed to modulate the winding power according to the wearer's level of activity, is set by a rotating knob on the back of the watch. A second switch opposite the first serves to entirely disengage the rotor. The UR-230 'Eagle' then switches to manual winding mode. The level of adjustment of these two functions is indicated by two symmetrical indicators at 11 and 1 o'clock on the CTP carbon cover.

The "Eagle" watch is powered by the UR-7.30 caliber, seamlessly integrating an automatic movement and a manual winding option. This caliber, crafted by the company, is housed within a structure referred to as a container. Operating at a speed of 28,800 vibrations per hour, the engine boasts a 48-hour power reserve from a single barrel, complemented by a bronze counterweight.

The timepiece is accompanied by a plastic strap featuring a black buckle with DLC coating. Limited to just 35 pieces, the watch is priced at 180,000 Swiss francs, equivalent to 730,000 UAE dirhams.

For further inforrmation, please visit the official Urwerk website.

Technical specifications: URWERK UR-230 EAGLE
  1. Case:  CTP carbon case,, 318 layers, crown at 6 o'clock,, titanium caseback with two pairs of turbines behind a sapphire crystal window, pair of knobs
  2. length: 53.55 mm
  3. Width: 44.81 mm
  4. Height: 18.38 mm
  5. Water resistance: 30 m
 
  1. Dial: open work,  wandering hours, retrograde minute hand in sandblasted aluminum, minute track at the bottom of the dial, two indicators at 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock, the first to display the airflow function, the second to indicate whether the self-winding function is activated or not, indices Coated with Super Luminova, it glows blue, while the rest of the indices glow green
 
  1. Movement:Calibre UR-7.30 developed by URWERK, Automatic winding with manually wound option, Inside a protective cage, equipped with a bronze counterweight, 50 jewels 
  2. Functions: Wandering hoursRetrograde minutes hands 
  3. Power reserve: 48 hours
  4. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
 
  1. Bracelet / Strap : a plastic strap featuring a black buckle with DLC coating
  2. Availability:  Limited edition to 35 piece
  3. Price: CFH 180,000, equivalent to 730,000 AED

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