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.

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Introducing Rado Unveils The DiaStar Original x Tej Chauhan Special Edition

A bold releases in the brand second collaboration with British designer Tej Chauhan

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08.02.2025

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Rado is known for its pioneering use of materials and innovative design, with the DiaStar standing as one of its most iconic creations. Introduced in 1962 as the world’s first scratchproof watch, the DiaStar was reinterpreted in 2022 with updated dimensions and the inclusion of Ceramos, a composite material that combines ceramic hardness with the toughness and luster of a metal alloy. Now, British industrial designer Tej Chauhan brings his distinctive vision to the DiaStar Original, following his earlier collaboration with Rado on the True Square in 2021.

The DiaStar Original x Tej Chauhan Special Edition stays true to the collection’s helmet-shaped case while introducing bold new elements. The 38mm × 45mm × 11.7mm case features a polished yellow gold-colored PVD-coated Ceramos bezel, seamlessly integrated with a matching middle case. A dark grey PVD-coated stainless steel caseback, engraved with “SPECIAL EDITION TEJ CHAUHAN,” is fitted with a sapphire crystal.

The matte black concave dial features silver and blue printed minute track circles, applied indexes, and a day-date display at 3 o’clock that uses Chauhan’s proprietary font. The date is highlighted in red, while each day of the week appears in a different color. The dial also features hour and minute hands coated with white Super-LumiNova, while the seconds hand stands out in neon yellow.

Powering the watch is the Rado R764 movement, an automatic caliber operating at a frequency of 21,600 vph (3 Hz) with an 80-hour power reserve. It comes fitted with a grey, pillow-shaped rubber strap secured by a dark grey PVD-coated stainless steel folding clasp, featuring a yellow gold-colored cover and pushers engraved with “Rado x TC.” The watch is priced at USD 2,250, approximately AED 8,300.

For more information, visit Rado’s official website.

Technical specifications: Rado DiaStar Original x Tej Chauhan Special Edition

Reference: R12165155
Case: yellow gold-colored PVD-coated Ceramos, polished, dark grey PVD-coated stainless steel caseback small sapphire crystal window
Diameter: 38mm × 45mm
Thickness: 11.7mm
Water resistance: 100 m
Dial: matte black concave dial, silver and blue printed minute track, applied indexes, day-date at 3 o’clock, hour and minute hands coated with Super-LumiNova, neon yellow seconds hand
Movement: Rado R764, automatic
Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
Power reserve: 80 hours
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, day, date
Bracelet / Strap: grey pillow-shaped rubber strap, dark grey PVD-coated stainless steel folding clasp
Availability: Permanent line
Price: USD 2,250 / AED 8,300