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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 Raymond Weil New Releases for W&W 2025

The brand's first complete calendar and the evolution of its iconic caliber

The independent Swiss brand Raymond Weil is known for its classic and elegant designs, as seen in its famous Millesime collection, which was updated last year during the brand's first appearance at Watches & Wonders 2024. Now, with its second appearance in this event, the brand is unveiling two striking new pieces from the Freelancer collection, along with the reimagined RW1212 Skeleton.

This marks a new milestone for the brand as it introduces its first-ever Complete Calendar model, displaying the day, date, month, and moon phases. The new variants are presented in two options, both measuring 40mm in diameter: one in a rose gold PVD-coated stainless steel case with a sunray silver dial, and the other in a stainless steel case with a striking sunray blue dial. Both models highlight the delicate interplay of polished and brushed finishes, with fluid case lines.

The dial features applied indexes and hands coated with Super-Luminova, displaying the day and month indicators under the 12 o’clock position, while the moonphase, inspired by a NASA image, is clearly visible at the 6 o’clock position, surrounded by a date indicator.

Both watches are powered by the new RW3281 caliber, an automatic movement that offers a 56-hour power reserve. The rose gold edition comes with a brown calfskin strap, while the stainless steel edition is paired with a steel bracelet, both featuring a folding clasp. Both are priced at CHF 3,495, which is approximately AED 14,600.

As for the new skeleton model, it showcases the evolution of the iconic in-house RW1212 caliber, which was first introduced in 2017 when Raymond Weil launched its first in-house designed movement, produced by Sellita.

The new watch comes in a black PVD-coated stainless steel cushion-shaped case. The Skeleton reinterprets its signature dial, offering a deeper, more architectural take on the movement, with a bridge and balance wheel visible at 6 o’clock, and a 41-hour power reserve. The watch is paired with a black leather strap and is limited to 500 pieces, priced at CHF 3,450, approximately AED 14,400.

For more information, you can visit Raymond Weil’s official website.

Technical specifications: Raymond Weil Freelancer Complete Calendar 
  • Case: Rose gold PVD-coated stainless steel, stainless steel, polished and brushed
  • Diameter: 40mm
  • Thickness: 10.15mm
  • Water resistance: 100 meters
     Dial: sunray silver or blue, applied indexes and hands coated with Super-Luminova, Day & month indicators at 12 o’clock, moonphase at 6 o’clock with date indicator
  • Movement: RW3281, automatic 
  • Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, month, moonphase
  • Power reserve: 56 hours
  • Strap/Bracelet: brown calfskin strap, Stainless steel bracelet, folding 
  • Price: CHF 3,495, approximately AED 14,600
Technical specifications: Raymond Weil RW1212 Skeleton
  • Case: Black PVD-coated stainless steel, cushion-shaped
  • Diameter: 41mm
  • Thickness: 
  • Water resistance: 100 meters
     Dial: skeletonized, balance wheel at 6 o’clock
  • Movement: RW1212, automatic, in-house 
  • Power reserve: 41 hours
  • Strap: Black leather strap with folding clasp
  • Availability: Limited to 500 pieces
  • Price: CHF 3,450, approximately AED 14,400


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