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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 Bianchet Unveils The New B 1.618 UltraFino

Art and engineering in the brand’s first automatic flying tourbillon

Bianchet specializes in creating timepieces that blend modern design with traditional Swiss watchmaking techniques, resulting in creations with truly unique designs. With a deep-rooted belief that great watchmaking is both an art and a science, the brand’s creations reflect not only technical mastery but also an appreciation for beauty. Today, the brand releases the Bianchet B 1.618 UltraFino in two versions: a closed dial or an openworked variant.

The B 1.618 UltraFino marks a milestone for the brand as its first automatic flying tourbillon. Inspired by the Golden Ratio, a timeless mathematical concept that helps describe your design as balanced, and aesthetically pleasing. The case is crafted from Grade 5 titanium, measuring 40 mm x 8.9 mm, and boasts a distinctive tonneau shape. The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal, which is also present on the caseback, allowing the wearer to appreciate the intricate movement housed within.

As mentioned, the watch comes in two versions: an openworked model showcasing the movement and a dial version featuring the exclusive Golden Diamond pattern, a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic Clou de Paris motif inspired by the Golden Ratio. The skeletonized hands are coated with luminous paint for enhanced readability, while the indices follow the Fibonacci-inspired theme, a sequence of numbers where the next number is simply the sum of the previous two numbers. The flying tourbillon takes center stage, with its 2.66 mm thick tourbillon cage positioned at 6 o’clock.

At the heart of the watch is the Bianchet Caliber UT01, an automatic movement with an ultra-thin profile of just 3.85 mm and with a gold rotor designed with interlacing Fibonacci spirals. Despite its slim design, the movement is engineered to offer precision performance, with a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and a power reserve of 48 hours. The watch comes equipped with an integrated titanium bracelet and a vulcanized blue rubber strap. 

The closed dial variant is priced at CHF 55,500, approximately AED 227,000, while the openworked variant is priced at CHF 60,500, approximately AED 247,300.

For more information, visit Bianchet’s official website.

Technical specifications: Bianchet B 1.618 UltraFino
  1. Case: Grade 5 titanium, tonneau shape, sapphire crystal on the front and caseback
  2. Diameter: 40mm
  3. Thickness: 8.9mm
  4. Dial: openworked or closed, Golden Diamond pattern, skeletonized hands with luminous coating, flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock
  5. Movement: Bianchet Caliber UT01, automatic, ultra-thin (3.85mm)
  6. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
  7. Power reserve: 48 hours
  8. Functions: hours, minutes
  9. Bracelet / Strap: integrated titanium bracelet, vulcanized blue rubber strap
  10. Price: Closed dial (CHF 55,500 approximately AED 227,000, Openworked (CHF 60,500 approximately AED 247,300)

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