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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 Raketa Unveils the New Big Zero Grey

The Iconic Watch with Its First-Ever Stainless Steel Bracelet

Raketa launches its latest addition to its famous Big Zero collection, with a new grey dial, and for the first time, the iconic watch model Big Zero on a bracelet. The new grey dial, combined with a stainless steel case and bracelet, emphasizes the overall minimalistic design and timeless quality of the Big Zero model. At different viewing angles and light levels.

The Big Zero is one of the most famous Soviet-era watch designs to have conquered the hearts of watch enthusiasts and to have stood the test of time. You can read our review of this iconic watch. This timepiece cannot be described as classic in a conventional meaning. However, its exceptional design has indeed become a Raketa classic.

The watch maintains its distinctive cushion case design. Viewed from the side, the case features a subtle upward curve at the center. Crafted from stainless steel, the case measures 40 mm in diameter, with a lug-to-lug distance of 43 mm and a thickness of 14.05 mm. 


The dial is protected by sapphire crystal, while the case back is topped with mineral glass, details further explained in this article. Adding a touch of luxury, the crown is adorned with a ruby stone, revealed through its precise cutting.

The dial comes in a grey color and retains Raketa’s signature design with the big '0' at the 12 o’clock position, while the rest of the numerals are a mix of large Arabic and triangle indices in white. This design is inspired by the original Soviet-style aesthetic.

The exterior metallized appearance of the Big Zero Grey continues on the inside. The transparent case back reveals a beautifully decorated automatic Raketa movement, entirely designed and manufactured at the Raketa Watch Factory in St. Petersburg.

Powering the watch is Raketa’s in-house automatic movement, the Caliber 2615, which also drives other models in the Big Zero collection. This movement operates at 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz) and offers a 40-hour power reserve. The rotor features laser-engraved Neva waves.

For the first time, the Raketa Big Zero gets a bracelet, made of seven-link stainless steel. This limited edition of 200 pieces is priced at AED 6,990.

 

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Technical specifications: Raketa Big Zero Grey
  1. Reference: W-11-16-30-0297
  2. Case: stainless steel case, cushion shape, sapphire crystal, mineral glass caseback
  3. Diameter: 40 mm
  4. Thickness: 14.05 mm
  5. Lug to lug: 43 mm
  6. Water resistance: 100 m
  7. Dial: Grey, Large arabic numerals, triangle indices, hands numerals and indices coated with white super luminova
  8. Movement: caliber Raketa 2615, automatic, in-house, Laser engraving Neva waves on the rotor, 24 jewels
  9. Power reserve: 40 hours 
  10. Frequency: 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz)
  11. Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds 
  12. Bracelet / Strap: Stainless steel bracelet 
  13. Availability: Limited production to 200 piece this year
  14. Price: 6,990 AED 

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