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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 Launches the New Toric Quantième Perpétuel

After its revival last year, the Toric collection returns with a perpetual calendar complication

Founded in 1996 by skilled watchmaker and Val-de-Travers School of Watchmaking graduate Michel Parmigiani, Parmigiani Fleurier is renowned for combining traditional Swiss craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. Over the years, the brand has built a reputation for creating refined, highly complicated watches that celebrate mechanical purity and timeless design. In 2024, the Toric Collection underwent a major revival, redefining modern masculine elegance with its subtle yet bold aesthetic. Building on this momentum, and as part of its participation in W&W 2025, Parmigiani Fleurier introduces the Toric Quantième Perpétuel, an extraordinary interpretation of the perpetual calendar complication, offered in two limited editions.

The watch is presented in two precious materials: 18K rose gold and 950 platinum. Both versions feature a case measuring 42.5 mm in diameter and 11.5 mm in thickness, with a beautifully knurled bezel. The dial is protected by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, which also covers the caseback, ensuring water resistance to 30 meters.

The dial is carefully designed to prioritize clarity, available in Golden Hour for the rose gold variant and Morning Blue for the platinum version. Essential calendar information is displayed through an ingenious coaxial layout: the day and date are indicated by a counter at 4 o’clock, while the month and leap year are shown by a second counter at 8 o’clock. This intuitive setup leaves the central space open for the fundamental hour and minute functions, along with Parmigiani Fleurier’s signature emblem. Three correctors subtly integrated into the case sides allow for easy adjustment of the calendar displays.

The watch is powered by the Caliber PF733 manufacture movement, crafted from 18K rose gold. The automatic movement operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz) and offers a 48-hour power reserve. Each watch comes with a grey hand-stitched nubuck alligator leather strap, secured by a pin buckle that matches the case material.

Both variants are limited to just 50 pieces each. The rose gold version is priced at CHF 85,000, approximately AED 362,300, while the platinum variant is priced at CHF 92,000, approximately AED 392,200.

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

Technical Specifications: Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Quantième Perpétuel
  1. References: PFH952-2010002-300181 (Platinum), PFH952-2010001-300181 (rose gold)
  2. Case: 18K rose gold or 950 platinum, knurled bezel, anti-reflective sapphire crystal on both sides
  3. Diameter: 42.5mm
  4. Thickness: 11.5mm
  5. Water Resistance: 30 meters
  6. Dial: Golden Hour dial or Morning Blue, day/date (4 o’clock), month/leap year (8 o’clock), central hours and minutes, Parmigiani Fleurier emblem
  7. Movement: Caliber PF733, automatic, manufacture, 18K rose gold
  8. Functions: Hours, Minutes, Perpetual Calendar, day, date, month  
  9. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
  10. Power Reserve: 48 hours
  11. Bracelet/Strap: Grey hand-stitched nubuck alligator leather strap, pin buckle
  12. Availability: Each is limited to 50 pieces 
  13. Price: (Rose Gold) CHF 85,000, approximately AED 362,300, (Platinum) CHF 92,000 approximately AED 392,200

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