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 The New Panerai Luminor Destro Auto Giorni

A Modern Tribute to the Iconic Left-Handed Diving Watch

ByWaqt

12.11.2024

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Panerai introduced its first left-handed watch in the 1960s with the reference 6152/1, marking a pivotal advancement in the company’s design philosophy. Giuseppe Panerai envisioned a watch specifically for left-handers, to be worn on the right wrist, with a crown-protecting device that prevented leaks during dives and offered enhanced comfort and agility.

The new Panerai Luminor Destro Auto Giorni continues this legacy with a modern twist, featuring a more wearable 44 mm case compared to its 47 mm predecessor. Crafted in polished steel, the case positions the crown on the left side, at 9 o’clock, protected by Panerai’s signature mechanism. Completing the design, the watch includes a polished steel bezel, a transparent screw-down sapphire crystal case back, and a robust water resistance of 300 meters.

The watch boasts a black sandwich dial illuminated by beige Super-LumiNova, ensuring excellent legibility in all lighting conditions. A small seconds sub-dial is positioned at 3 o’clock, adding to its functionality.

Inside, the watch is powered by the P.5000 caliber, a hand-wound mechanical movement inspired by the historic Angelus Caliber SF240. With an impressive 8-day power reserve, achieved through two parallel barrels, this movement is visible through a sapphire crystal open case back, showcasing its intricate engineering. The P.5000 has a diameter of 35.1 mm and a thickness of 4.5 mm, with 21 jewels and 113 components. It features a variable inertia balance wheel, oscillating at a frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour), supported by a traversing balance bridge, which provides a more stable fixture than a cantilevered single bridge. This robust bridge design ensures the escapement continues to operate reliably in the event of shocks.

The watch comes with a light brown calf leather strap with beige stitching and a trapezoidal steel buckle, along with a secondary black rubber strap and a screwdriver for convenient strap changes.

Joining the Luminor collection as a permanent edition, the PAM01655 is available exclusively at Panerai boutiques worldwide, priced at CHF 7,200 (approximately 30,000 AED).

For more information visit Panerai official website.

Technical specifications: Panerai Luminor Destro Otto Giorni

Reference: PAM01655
Case: polished steel, crown positioned at 9 o’clock, polished steel bezel, Screwed see-through case-back, Sapphire crystal
Diameter: 44 mm
Water resistance: 300 m
Dial: sandwich dial, black color, small seconds subdial at 3 o'clock
Movement: hand-wound, P.5000 caliber, In-house, 4.5 mm thick, Two barrels, 113 components, 21 jewels
Power reserve: 8 days
Frequency: 21,600 VPH
Functions: Hours, minutes,small seconds
Bracelet / Strap: brown calf with beige stitching brushed steel buckle
Price: CHF 7,200 / 30,000 AED