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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 Porsche Design Unveils The New Chronograph 1 F.A.T. 2025 Edition

A limited edition timepiece with a fully luminescent white dial

Porsche Design, though sharing its name with the famed automotive brand Porsche, is a separate entity. Founded in 1972 by Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, a German designer best known for creating the first Porsche 911, the brand has consistently blended form and function. Among its most iconic creations is the Chronograph 1, the world’s first all-black watch, inspired by the Porsche 911 dashboard and showcasing a seamless connection between automotive design and horology.

In its latest release, the brand unveils the Chronograph 1 – F.A.T. 2025 Edition, paying homage to the 1994 Le Mans-winning Porsche 962. Originally known for its role in motorsport logistics, F.A.T. International was reimagined by Ferdi Porsche in 2019 as a vibrant motorsport community. This timepiece symbolizes the fusion of historic victories and modern racing culture.

The watch is crafted from titanium with a sleek black titanium carbide coating. Its case measures 40.8 mm in diameter and 14.15 mm in thickness, and it boasts water resistance up to 100 meters. The case back is adorned with the silhouette of the Porsche 962, the "F.A.T. 2025" logo, and individual limited-edition numbering.

For the first time in the Chronograph 1 collection, this edition features a fully luminescent Super-LumiNova white dial. Bold matte black indices and hands. The silhouette of the Porsche 962 at the 12-hour counter and the car's name at 6 o’clock glow in the dark. The dial also includes a dual-language date window (German/English), with "F.A.T." replacing the usual Saturday/Sunday indicators in red.

Its chronograph layout features a 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock, a day-date window at 3 o’clock, a 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock, and small seconds at 9 o’clock.

The watch is powered by the COSC-certified Porsche Design caliber WERK 01.240. This automatic movement features a flyback chronograph function and operates at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) with a 48-hour power reserve.

It comes with three interchangeable straps: a classic black titanium bracelet, a white Ice Race textile strap, and a purple textile/leather strap inspired by the F.A.T. Mankei hut in the Austrian Alps. The watch is limited to 136 pieces and is priced at $11,500, approximately AED 42,300.

For more information, you can visit Porsche Design’s official website.

Technical specifications: Porsche Design Chronograph 1 F.A.T. 2025 Edition
  1. Case: titanium, black titanium carbide coating, closed caseback
  2. Diameter: 40.8mm
  3. Thickness: 14.15mm
  4. Water resistance: 100 m
  5. Dial: white, Super-LumiNova coating, matte black indices and hand, 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock, day-date window at 3 o’clock, 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock, small seconds at 9 o’clock
  6. Movement: caliber WERK 01.240, automatic, flyback chronographCOSC-certified 
  7. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
  8. Power reserve: 48 hour 
  9. Functions: Chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds, day, date
  10. Bracelet / Strap: black titanium bracelet, white textile strap, purple textile/leather strap
  11. Availability: Limited to 136 pieces
  12. Price: $11,500 / AED 42,300

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