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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 Greubel Forsey Balancier 3 Green Mexico Edition

Exclusive Release for the Mexican Market at SIAR Summer Fair

On the occasion of the SIAR Summer FairGreubel Forsey has launched a special edition watch for the Mexican market in collaboration with its official dealer, Berger Watches. Founded in 1918 and headquartered in Mexico, Berger Watches is one of the largest retailers in Latin America. The special edition watches come in green, reflecting the colors of the Mexican flag. These watches were initially presented by the company in blue and black late last year.

It took Greubel Forsey nearly two decades to embrace the challenge of creating a completely new watch that was both affordable and maintained the company's identity. To achieve this, the company had to start from scratch, considering how to design a watch in a comfortable size that could accommodate its caliber. The goal was to make the piece more affordable compared to other versions while maintaining 100% handcrafted quality. In 2019, Greubel Forsey introduced the Balancier S, offering a simpler model that retained the brand’s common aesthetics and unparalleled craftsmanship. This time-only piece paved the way for later creations, such as the Balancier S2 in 2021. The latest addition to this collection is the Balancier 3, introduced by the company in 2023, a finely crafted watch that adheres to the brand's signature design. The company describes it as an affordable watch, maintaining the exceptional standards Greubel Forsey is known for.

This design joins the Convexe collection, the Balancier 3 features the iconic titanium case with a 41.5mm diameter, even slimmer than before. Its lugs no longer have screws, a first for Greubel Forsey. The Convexe case is profiled on both the back and display sides, making it truly unique in fine watchmaking. Offering total comfort, the piece naturally follows the curvature of the wrist. On the dial side, the double curvature dips towards each end of the strap.

The timepiece introduced in green variants, the open worked dial characterized by its three hand finishes bridges, the first of which houses the barrel at 5 o’clock, the second for the large balance wheel between 4 and 6 o’clock, it is balanced thanks to its 6 gold mean-time screws. and the third, and most striking of all, is attached to the small seconds subdial at 8 o’clock showcasing a fixed red indicator and a rotating satin-finished disc, The curved hour and minute hands are gracefully held by a wide hand-polished bridge with a three-dimensional open-worked design,

The dial presents the iconic Greubel Forsey style, the hour ring with the engraved and lacquered minute track and three-dimensional, Super-LumiNova-treated hour indices. 

The curved sapphire caseback unveils finely finished, large plates, including jewels in chatons,The power reserve is shown on the case back for the first time in the Convexe collection. The watch, powered by the hand-wound in-house movement, operates at 21,600 VpH, with a power reserve of 72 hours thanks to two series-coupled fast rotating barrels, one barrel turn in 3.2 hours.

The watch is offered with a green strap secured by a titanium folding clasp. The Greubel Forsey Balancier 3 is a limited edition of 11 pieces and available exclusively at the company official retailer in Mexico Berger. price upon request

 

For more information please visit Greuble Forsey official website. Or the official website of Berger company.

Technical specifications: Greubel Forsey Balancier 3 Green Mexico Edition
  1. Case: titanium case, variable geometry shaped bezel, domed crystal sapphire, transparent back with curved sapphire crystal, titanium security screws, titanium polished crown
  2. Diameter: 41.5 mm 
  3. Height: 13.35 mm
  4. Water resistance: 50 m
  5. Dial: openworked dial, green polished mainplate, hour ring with engraved and lacquered hour indices, Super-LumiNova filled small seconds disc, fixed hand for the seconds, Arrow shaped hour and minute hands with a curved profile and Super-LumiNova coating
  6. Movement: hand-wound in-house movement, two series-coupled fast rotating barrels, 43 jewels, 282 parts
  7. Power reserve: 72 hours
  8. Frequency:   21,600 VPH 
  9. Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, power reserve indicator in the back
  10. Bracelet / Strap: green rubber strap folding clasp 
  11. Availability: Limited edition of 11 piece
  12. Price: upon request

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