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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 Longines HydroConquest GMT 43mm

The iconic divers watch gets a Larger size

Longines has etched its name in horological history with a legacy that goes back to 1832, the brand has consistently epitomized elegance, precision, and innovation in watchmaking. Among its collections, the HydroConquest stands out as one of the brand's iconic releases. This collection exemplifies Longines' dedication to both style and functionality, offering timepieces that blend aquatic prowess with refined aesthetics.

Following the introduction of the practical HydroConquest GMT last year in a 41mm case. Now, the brand launches a larger 43mm version of the HydroConquest GMT, available in a variety of dial colors including green, blue, and black.

The latest iteration of the HydroConquest GMT retains all the features of the 41mm version. However, the change lies in its diameter, as it has now expanded to 43mm. Despite the larger diameter, the watch still maintains a thickness of 12.90mm. Crafted from stainless steel, the Longines HydroConquest GMT 43mm boasts a combination of brushed and polished finishes. 

 Its unidirectional rotating bezel features a ceramic insert with a 60-minute diving scale, accentuated by luminous dots for enhanced visibility in underwater environments. The watch is equipped with a screw-down crown and caseback, ensuring water resistance up to 300 meters. Protecting the dial is a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. 

The dial is available in green, black, or blue options, each adorned with a sunray finish, and a date window positioned at 3 o’clock. The two-tone 24-hour scale on the flange that indicates the day and night, is indicated by an arrow-tipped GMT hand enhanced with Super-LumiNova. The hands and indices are also coated with Super-LumiNova, ensuring clear legibility even in low-light conditions.

This release is powered by the caliber L844.5, an automatic movement by ETA exclusively to Longines. It operates at 25,200 vph (3.5Hz) and offers 72 hours of power reserve. These timepieces are paired with a steel bracelet with double-safety folding clasp and micro adjustment, including a rubber strap option for the black and blue models.

The Longines HydroConquest GMT will be offered at a price of CHF 2,600, equivalent to AED 10,700 for the rubber strap option, and CHF 2,800 which is equivalent to AED 11,500 for the steel bracelet variant. 

For more information, please visit Longines official website. 

Technical specifications: Longines HydroConquest GMT 43mm
  1. Reference: L3.890.4.06.6 (green dial), L3.890.4.96.6 (blue dial with bracelet), L3.890.4.96.9 (blue dial with rubber strap), L3.890.4.56.6 (black dial with bracelet), L3.890.4.56.9 (black dial with rubber)
  2. Case: stainless steel case, brushed and polishedunidirectional rotating bezel with ceramic insert and 60-minute diving scale,  sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides, screw-down crown, screw-down caseback
  3. Diameter: 43mm
  4. Height: 12.90mm
  5. Water resistance: 300 m
  6. Dial: green, blue, black, sunray finish, date window positioned at 3 o’clock, two-tone 24-hour scale on the flange, arrow-tipped GMT hand, hands and indices with Super-LumiNova
  7. Movement: caliber L844.5, automatic, movement by ETA exclusively to Longines, 21 jewels
  8. Power reserve: 72 hours
  9. Frequency: 25,200 vph (3.5Hz)
  10. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, GMT, date 
  11. Bracelet / Strap: steel bracelet with double-safety folding clasp and micro adjustment, rubber strap option for the black and blue models
  12. Availability: Permanent line 
  13. Price: CHF 2,600, equivalent to AED 10,700 for the rubber strap option, CHF 2,800 which is equivalent to AED 11,500 for the steel bracelet variant

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