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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 Beaubleu Unveils The Seconde Française Collection

The new releases from the French brand with beautiful colors and designs

Beaubleu is a young French brand established in 2017 by Nicolas Ducoudert, who specializes in automobile design and luxury products. The brand is driven by a desire to create watches that tell a story and break away from conventional design, featuring elegant and artistic round designs. Now, the brand is releasing the Seconde Française, a new limited edition collection with beautiful colors and designs..

All the watches in this new collection feature a rounded stainless steel case, measuring 39mm in diameter and 10.2mm in thickness, with a mix of brushed and polished finishes. A notable aspect of this collection is its hidden crown, positioned below the lip of the case at 3 o'clock. The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal, and the movement is visible through the transparent caseback.

The collection's dials come in two different styles: the ref. 19.24 and the ref. 20.24. On the 19.24, the time indicators and scales are traditionally printed on the dial, and the hands feature sharp pointers. It is available in white, blue, anthracite, or green with a grained finish. In contrast, the 20.24 is available in gray or salmon, with time scales engraved into the dial. 

Unlike the other variant, this watch has rounded hands pointers, and coated with Super-LumiNova. Both watches feature a transparent disc over the dial, serving as the seconds hand and creating a floating effect. The new Seconde Française collection is powered by Calibre FE, an automatic movement made by the French movement manufacturer France Ebauches. It operates at 28,800 vph (4Hz) and offers a 46-hour power reserve.

The watches are available with leather straps, priced at EUR 1,242, equivalent to AED 5,000, or with a steel mesh bracelet, priced at EUR 1,325, equivalent to AED 5,300. Each color from each variant is limited to 888 pieces.

For more information please visit Beaubleu’s official website. 

Technical specifications: Beaubleu Seconde Française
  1. Reference: printed scales (19.24), engraved scales (20.24)
  2. Case: rounded stainless steel case, brushed and polished, hidden crown positioned below the lip of the case at 3 o'clock, sapphire crystal, transparent caseback
  3. Diameter: 39mm  
  4. Height: 10.2mm
  5. Water resistance: 50 m
  6. Dial: (19.24) white, blue, anthracite, green, grained, printed time indicators and scales, hands with sharp pointers, (20.24) gray or salmon, engraved time scales, rounded hands pointers coated with Super-LumiNova, transparent seconds hand
  7. Movement: Calibre FE, automatic, by France Ebauches 
  8. Power reserve: 46 hours 
  9. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
  10. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds
  11. Bracelet / Strap: leather straps or steel mesh bracelet
  12. Availability: Each color is limited to 888 pieces 
  13. Price: straps (EUR 1,242/AED 5,000), bracelet (EUR 1,325/AED 5,300)

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