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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 New Certina DS Action Diver Chrono

Three new diver watches with beautiful hues and a chronograph complication

Founded in 1888 by brothers Adolf and Alfred Kurth in Grenchen, Switzerland, Certina has carved a niche for itself in the world of horology with its robust and sporty timepieces. Known for crafting watches that can endure the demands of various outdoor activities, and a hallmark of Certina's engineering prowess is the DS (Double Security) system, introduced in the 1950s. This innovative feature significantly enhances the durability and water resistance of Certina watches, incorporating elements such as a reinforced caseback, a thicker crystal, and a crown protection system.

Among Certina's diverse collections, the DS Action series stands out, designed to be a reliable companion for underwater exploration, and now welcomes three new chronographs that marks a launch of a new series, DS Action Diver Chrono, with vibrant hues that capture the essence of summer.

The trio comes in a brushed 316L stainless steel with a diameter of 44.6mm and a thickness of 16.17mm. The pushers, crown, and caseback are polished, and the unidirectional rotating bezel features a ceramic insert in blue or black. Additionally, the case is equipped with a sapphire crystal that has an anti-reflective coating. The screw-down crown and screw-down caseback ensure a water resistance of up to 300 meters.

The dial comes in either a sand color with golden accents, featuring gold-toned numerals on the hands, and indices, or in blue and black variants with corresponding ceramic bezel inserts and polished steel hands and indices. All versions are coated with Super-LumiNova. The dial showcases a 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o'clock, small seconds sub-dial at 9 o'clock, and a date window at 6 o'clock.

The watches are powered by the ETA A05.231 caliber, an automatic movement based on the Valjoux 7753. This movement features a silicon balance spring, operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz), and offers a power reserve of 68 hours. 

The blue and black variants come with a stainless steel bracelet and are priced at CHF 1,795, which is equivalent to AED 4,480. The sand-hued variant, paired with a striped yellow, black, and white textile NATO strap with a pin buckle, is priced at CHF 1,750, equivalent to AED 7,290.

For more information please visit Certina’s official website. 

Technical specifications: Certina DS Action Diver Chrono
  1. Case: brushed 316L stainless steel, polished (pushers, crown, and caseback), unidirectional rotating bezel with a ceramic insert in blue or black, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, screw-down crown, screw-down caseback
  2. Diameter: 44.6mm
  3. Thickness: 16.17mm
  4. Water resistance: 300m 
  5. Dial: sand, blue, black, gold-toned or polished hands and indices, Super-LumiNova, 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o'clock, small seconds sub-dial at 9 o'clock, date window at 6 o'clock
  6. Movement: ETA A05.231 caliber, automatic, based on the Valjoux 7753, silicon balance spring, 29 jewels
  7. Power reserve: 68 hours
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
  9. Functions: chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds, date 
  10. Bracelet / Strap: stainless steel bracelet, or striped yellow, black, and white textile NATO strap (sand dial variant)
  11. Availability: permanent line 
  12. Price: (blue and black dials) CHF 1,795/AED 4,480, (Sand dial) CHF 1,750/AED 7,290

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