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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 Audemars Piguet Unveils the Exquisite 34mm Royal Oak White Ceramic Timepiece

A Harmonious Fusion of Elegance and Technical Mastery

Audemars Piguet as always discreetly released a new timepiece - and it's undeniably impressive. We are not merely referring to the elegant white hue of the case, mind you. No, what you see before you is the latest addition to their lineup: the 34mm Royal Oak crafted from white ceramic.

While the brand has offered several ceramic models in the past, the white variants have always followed the introduction of black ones. The reason behind this is that manufacturing white ceramic is evidently more challenging both in terms of physical strength and technical intricacies than its black counterpart.

Audemars Piguet doesn't settle for anything less than perfection, so the case has been meticulously satin-finished with brushed chamfers – a feat difficult to achieve with a material that boasts a hardness nine times greater than that of steel.

The silvered Grande Tapisserie dial showcases pink gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands coated with luminescent material, just like its black counterpart. 

The caseback also features a pink gold design, allowing a glimpse of the Calibre 5800 movement, specially designed for the Royal Oak 34mm series and unveiled in 2020. This remarkable timepiece is now available for purchase at the price of $53,000.

Technical specifications: Audemars Piguet 34mm Royal Oak White Ceramic
  1. Reference:  77350CB.OO.1266CB.01
 
  1. Case: White ceramic case, glareproofed sapphire crystal and pink gold caseback
  2. Diameter: 34 mm
  3. Height: 8.8 mm
  4. Water resistance: 50 meters
 
  1. Dial: Silver-toned dial with “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, pink gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.
 
  1. Movement: Caliber 5800,  Selfwinding,  Total diameter 23.885 mm, thickness 4.9 m, Number of parts 186,  number of jewel 28
  2. Power reserve: 50 hours 
  3. Frequency: 4 hz 28,800 vph
  4. Functions: Hours, minutes, centre seconds and date.
 
  1. Bracelet / Strap: White ceramic bracelet with pink gold folding clasp
 
  1. Availability: Not limited
  2. Price: 47,400 CHF almost equivalent to AED 202,000

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