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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 The New F.P. Journe Chronograph FB

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Tokyo boutique, and the final release in the limited edition series

F.P. Journe is an independent Swiss watch brand founded by François-Paul Journe in 1999. The brand is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and is known for its craftsmanship, innovative designs, and exclusive timepieces. In September 2003, the Boutique F.P.Journe Tokyo opened its doors. This boutique represented a pivotal moment in the brand's history and was the catalyst for its global expansion.

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of its Tokyo boutique, F.P. Journe has unveiled the sixth watch in its Boutique Anniversaire Series, the Chronograph FB. An entirely new model that marks the final release in the limited edition series. The new Chronograph FB is part of a collection initially introduced in 2005 at the Japan-based boutique. Called the Tokyo Boutique Anniversaire Series, each watch is individually numbered and distinguished by its polished titanium case, gold crown and pushers, ruthenium-toned dial, and burgundy strap.

Like its predecessors, the Chronograph FB features a polished grade 5 titanium case with a 40mm diameter and a slim 10.40mm thickness. The dial is protected by sapphire crystal, and the exquisite movement is visible through the sapphire case back. Both the crown and pushers are crafted from 18k 6N gold.

The guilloché silver dial, coated with ruthenium, showcases striking Arabic numerals in orange. The dial is encircled by a white chapter ring adorned with a tachymeter scale that indicates the speed over a distance of 1,000 meters using the chronograph seconds hand, completing one full rotation in 2 minutes. The dial is further embellished with steel frames, partially revealing sub-dials for the small seconds at 9 o'clock and a 60-minute chronograph at 3 o’clock, along with a large date window positioned at 6 o'clock.

The watch is powered by the Caliber 1518.2, an in-house hand-wound flyback chronograph with a column wheel, which is a simplified version of the cal. 1518. Operating at 21,600 vph (3Hz), it provides an impressive 80 hours of power reserve. The plates and bridges are crafted from 18k rose gold, adding to the timepiece's luxurious appeal. 

The watch comes with a burgundy alligator leather strap with an 18K gold folding clasp and is limited to 200 pieces. It is priced at CHF 90,000, equivalent to AED 361,500.

For more information please visit F.P. Journe’s official website. 

Technical specifications: F.P. Journe Chronograph FB
  1. Case: grade 5 titanium case, polished, sapphire crystal, crown and pushers in 18k 6N gold, sapphire case back
  2. Diameter: 40mm
  3. Thickness: 10.40mm
  4. Dial: guilloché silver dial, ruthenium coating, Arabic numerals in orange, white chapter ring, tachymeter scale, steel frames, small seconds subdial at 9 o'clock, 60-minute chronograph at 3 o’clock, large date window positioned at 6 o'clock.
  5. Movement: Caliber 1518.2, hand-wound, in-house, flyback chronograph with a column wheel
  6. Power reserve: 80 days
  7. Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
  8. Functions: chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds, large date 
  9. Bracelet / Strap: burgundy alligator leather strap with an 18K gold folding clasp
  10. Availability: limited to 200 pieces
  11. Price: CHF 90,000, equivalent to AED 361,500

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