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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 Arnold & Son Unveils New Ultrathin Tourbillon Skeleton Timepieces

Red Gold and Platinum Editions for the Thinnest Collection in the Company

Swiss company Arnold & Son has expanded their remarkable Ultrathin Tourbillon collection with the unveiling of two new limited-edition timepieces: the Ultrathin Tourbillon Skeleton, available in Red Gold or Platinum. These exceptionally thin skeletonized ultrathin flying tourbillon watches, showcase one of the world's thinnest flying tourbillon movements. The collection was first introduced in 2013 and has since received considerable acclaim for its innovative design, technical excellence, and exquisite craftsmanship.

The new Arnold & Son Ultrathin Tourbillon Skeleton is distinguished by its incredibly slim profile, elegant curves, and generous apertures. Its newly designed case, measuring 41.5 mm in diameter and 8.4 mm in thickness, is available in either 5N red gold or PT 950 platinum.

The skeletonized dial embodies the collection's ethos of ultra-thin complexity, boasting an off-center white opal dial adorned with printed Roman hour indices and blued hands for minutes and hours. Both editions feature rose gold bridges and main plates with PVD treatment , adding a luxurious touch to these exquisite timepieces. while the wheels are circular satin-finished, Côtes de Genève stripes radiating from the center

Beneath the sapphire crystal case back lies the manual winding caliber A&S8320. Its refinement is evident in the caliber's ultra-slim construction, measuring a mere 3.3 mm in thickness, making it one of the slimmest skeleton tourbillon calibers available. The one-minute flying tourbillon showcases the caliber's precision, featuring a variable-inertia balance for improved calibration stability. Changes to the tourbillon carriage and regulating organ provide the A&S8320 caliber with a remarkable power reserve of 100 hours.

The 5N red gold model comes with a hand-stitched blue alligator leather strap, lined with black alligator leather, while the platinum model is accompanied by a hand-stitched brown alligator leather strap, also lined with black alligator leather. Both models feature a folding clasp in titanium with a buckle in 18K 5N red gold or platinum, respectively, and are offered in an exceptionally exclusive limited edition of only 28 pieces each.

The prices are CHF 74,400, equivalent to 310,000 AED, for the red gold edition, and CHF 86,200, equivalent to 344,000 AED, for the platinum edition.

 

For more information, please visit Arnold and son's official website.

Technical specifications: Arnold & Son Ultrathin Tourbillon Skeleton Red Gold & Platinum
  1. Reference: 1UTBR.Z01A.C246R ”Red Gold”   1UTBX.Z01A.C245X ”Platinum”
  2. Case: red gold or platinum case, domed sapphire with an anti-reflective coating on both sides, Case back sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating
  3. Diameter:  41.5 mm 
  4. Height: 8.40 mm 
  5. Water resistant: 30 m
  6. Dial: skeletonized dial, White opal off center sub dial for hours and minutes, printed roman indices, one minute tourbillon at 6 o'clock, blued hands 
  7. Movement: In-house A&S8320 calibre, manual winding, 29 jewels, Diameter 32.00 mm Thickness 3.30 mm
  8. Power reserve: 100  hours
  9. Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
  10. Functions: hours, minutes
  11. Bracelet / Strap: blue or brown alligator leather, folding clasp in red gold or platinum 
  12. Availability: limited edition to 28 pieces for each edition
  13. Price: CHF 74,400, equivalent to 310,000 AED, for the red gold edition, and CHF 86,200, equivalent to 344,000 AED, for the platinum edition.

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