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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 Parmigiani Fleurier Adds Three Elegant Reference to the Tonda PF Automatic 36mm

Diamonds and pink gold adorns the brand's feminine collection

Parmigiani Fleurier was founded in 1996 by Mr. Michel Parmigiani, who began his journey as a watchmaker and restorer. The brand has continued to grow and evolve, demonstrating its dedication to innovation and craftsmanship in watchmaking. This commitment to excellence has built the brand's stellar reputation. This year, the brand has continued to surprise us with its growth, releasing the Tonda PF Skeleton in Platinum, the stunning Sport Chronograph trio, the reintroduction of the Toric Collection, and the much-loved Perpetual Hijri Calendar watch, all exemplifying the brand’s elegance and luxury in watchmaking.

Parmigiani Fleurier is also known for catering to its female clientele by developing watch collections specifically designed for them. Now, the brand is introducing three new references to the Tonda PF Automatic 36mm, two variants in pink gold adorned with diamonds and one in pink gold and steel.

The trio shares a 36mm diameter and 8.6mm of thickness. Let's start with the 18k pink gold variant, which features a striking 232 brilliant-cut diamonds from its bezel all the way to the bracelet. The watch comes with a sand colored hand guilloché dial and a beautiful set of baguette-cut diamonds on the indices.

The next variant is another 18k pink gold piece with 84 diamonds set only in the bezel. The dial comes in an elegant warm gray hue with a hand guilloché pattern, and also baguette-cut diamonds indices. 

The third variant is a two-tone stainless steel and pink gold model that showcases a white citrine dial with the similar guilloché pattern, and all variants feature the iconic skeletonised rose gold delta-shaped hands. The dial in all releases is protected by a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment and is surrounded by a knurled pink gold bezel. You can glimpse the movement through the sapphire crystal caseback. The watch is equipped with a pink gold screw-in crown, ensuring 100m water resistance.

The trio is powered by the calibre PF770, an in-house automatic movement that operates at 28,000vph (4Hz) and offers a 60-hour power reserve. It features a central 22k rose gold skeletonized rotor and 179 components. Depending on the variant, the watch either comes with an integrated 18k pink gold bracelet or a stainless steel and rose gold bracelet, both with a folding clasp. 

The pink gold variant with 232 diamonds is priced at $84,900, equivalent to AED 312,000. The rose gold variant with a warm gray dial is priced at $68,700, equivalent to AED 253,000. The two-tone stainless steel and rose gold variant is priced at $34,300, equivalent to AED 126,000.

For more information please visit Parmigiani Fleurier’s official website. 

Technical specifications: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Automatic 36mm
  1. Reference: (PFC804-2120002-210182) pink gold with 232 diamonds, (PFC804-2120001-200182) pink gold with 84 diamonds, (PFC804-1020004-100182) pink gold and stainless steel
  2. Case: 18k pink gold, or 18k pink gold with stainless steel, 232 or 84 brilliant cut diamonds on the bezel, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment, knurled pink gold bezel, sapphire crystal caseback, pink gold screw-in crown
  3. Diameter: 36mm
  4. Thickness: 8.6mm
  5. Water resistance: 100 m
  6. Dial: sand, warm gray, white citrine, hand guilloché, baguette-cut diamonds indices, skeletonised rose gold delta-shaped hands
  7. Movement: calibre PF770, Automatic, in-house, 22k rose gold skeletonized rotor, 179 component, 29 jewels
  8. Power reserve: 60 hours
  9. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz) 
    Functions: hours, minutes
  10. Bracelet / Strap: integrated 18k pink gold bracelet, stainless steel and rose gold bracelet, folding clasp
  11. Price: pink gold with 232 diamonds $84,900/AED 312,000, rose gold with gray dial $68,700/AED 253,000, stainless steel and rose gold $34,300/AED 126,000

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