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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 Krayon Ventures into New Realms with the Anyday

Elevating calendar complications with the first mechanical planner watch

Krayon is a young Swiss watch brand founded by watchmaker Rémi Maillat in 2013. In just over a decade, it has firmly established its name in haute horlogerie. What sets Krayon apart is its deep-rooted philosophy of merging artistic elegance with mechanical ingenuity, crafting timepieces that translate complex astronomical and calendar-based calculations into wearable form, most notably seen in Krayon’s sunrise-and-sunset complication. This year, the brand is launching the Anyday, the first mechanical planner watch.

Krayon has once again redefined the boundaries of haute horology with the introduction of the Anyday. This groundbreaking timepiece takes the concept of calendar complications to an entirely new level, offering a seamless, at-a-glance view of an entire month that rolls forward continuously, year after year, without the need for technical intervention. Unlike conventional calendar watches, the Anyday presents an intuitive layout that allows the wearer to grasp their entire schedule with a single glance. 

Following the success of the Everywhere and Anywhere models, which focused on the natural rhythms of day and night, Krayon now shifts its focus to something profoundly practical: the mastery of time management. Traditional calendar watches often require manual adjustments, but the Anyday eliminates this hassle by automatically transitioning from one month to the next. While it follows a 31-day cycle, minor adjustments are needed only five times a year for months with fewer days.

Encased in 18K white gold, the watch measures a refined 39mm in diameter and maintains a slim profile at just 9.5mm thick. The watch features sapphire crystals on both the front and caseback. The crown is designed for effortless interaction, allowing manual winding in its first position. The second position enables quick adjustments: turning clockwise advances the date, while counterclockwise sets the day of the week. In its third position, the wearer can adjust the time in both directions.

The blue dial showcases a meticulous guilloché pattern featuring Krayon’s signature “Y” motif. The calendar display has weekdays marked in navy blue and weekends subtly distinguished in a different shade. To further enhance its intuitive nature, the first few days of the upcoming month are previewed with four discrete markers positioned at 6 o’clock. The dial has a central hour and minute display, with a date display along the periphery, indicated by a moving crescent moon.

The watch is powered by the hand-wound Caliber C032, which beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) and offers a power reserve of 72 hours. The movement features two groundbreaking cams that orchestrate the display with seamless precision. The first cam accumulates energy over 24 hours and releases it instantaneously at midnight, advancing the date in a fraction of a second. Meanwhile, the second cam ensures a smooth transition at the end of each month, effortlessly moving from the 31st to the 1st. This mechanical ingenuity guarantees accuracy and ease of use, eliminating the need for complex interventions or frequent corrections.

The Anyday is paired with a blue grained calfskin strap, secured by an 18K white gold pin buckle. It is priced at CHF 88,000, which is approximately AED 366,500.

For more information, visit Krayon’s official website.

Technical specifications: Krayon Anyday
  1. Case: 18K white gold, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, sapphire crystal caseback
  2. Diameter: 39mm
  3. hickness: 9.5mm
  4. Dial: blue guilloché, central hour and minute hands, peripheral date display with moving crescent moon indicator, weekdays in navy blue, weekends in a subtle shade, four discrete markers at 6 o’clock previewing the start of the next month
  5. Movement: Caliber C032, Hand-wound 
  6. Functions: Hours, minutes, day, date, month 
  7. Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
  8. Power reserve: 72 hours
  9. Bracelet/Strap: Blue grained calfskin strap, 18K white gold pin buckle
  10. Price: CHF 88,000 approximately AED 366,500

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