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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 Bernhard H. Mayer Launches the New Wave Rider

A new limited diver’s watch with a stylish black patterned dial

Bernhard H. Mayer, a talented metal engraver, founded his namesake company in 1871 in Pforzheim, Germany. Despite facing numerous challenges and historical events that significantly impacted the brand, it has evolved over time from a family-run business specializing in precious metals to a watchmaker now based in Bienne, Switzerland. In its most recent release, the brand unveils its new diver watch, the Wave Rider.

The watch features a 316L stainless steel case with a combination of brushed and polished finishes, complemented by a unidirectional rotating bezel with a black ceramic insert. It has a 42mm diameter and a thickness of 13mm, and a sapphire crystal featuring anti-reflective coating protecting the dial. Additionally, the screw-down crown and screw-down case back with a sapphire crystal ensure 500m of water resistance.

The black dial features a stylish grid pattern with white printed numbers marking the five-minute intervals. The hands and indexes are coated with Super-LumiNova to ensure visibility in low-light conditions, and you can spot the date window at 3 o’clock. Additionally, the dial includes the printed text "Officially Certified Chronometer" beneath the name of the timepiece, "Wave Rider."

The watch is powered by the Sellita SW-300 caliber, an automatic COSC-certified movement with a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz) and a 42-hour power reserve. It comes with a steel bracelet featuring a folding clasp, along with an additional black rubber strap with a pin buckle. This timepiece is limited to 599 pieces, and priced at USD 3,800, equivalent to AED 14,000.

For more information you can visit Bernhard H. Mayer’s official website. 

Technical specifications: Bernhard H. Mayer Wave Rider
  1. Case: 316L stainless steel case, brushed and polished, unidirectional rotating bezel with black ceramic insert, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, screw-down crown, screw-down case back with a sapphire crystal
  2. Diameter: 42 mm
  3. Thickness: 13 mm
  4. Water resistance: 500 m
  5. Dial: black dial, grid pattern, white printed numbers marking five-minute intervals, hands and indexes coated with Super-LumiNova, date window at 3 o’clock, printed text "Officially Certified Chronometer"
  6. Movement: Sellita SW-300 caliber, automatic, COSC-certified
  7. Power reserve: 42 hours 
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
  9. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date
  10. Bracelet / Strap: steel bracelet with folding clasp, additional black rubber strap with a pin buckle
  11. Availability: Limited to 599 pieces 
  12. Price: USD 3,800 / AED 14,000

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