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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 Omega Introduces the New Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M

Green dial with horizontal pattern inspired by the wooden surfaces of sailboats

Elegant, durable and versatile, the Seamaster Aqua Terra has held a special place in the Omega Seamaster collection since its launch in 2002. Although it is not considered as a professional diving watch, it offers an attractive mix of features. With its respectable 150-metre water resistance, aesthetics and precise movement, it seamlessly blends OMEGA's tradition of professional watches with the elegance of Swiss design. OMEGA started this year with a very large number of releases, after announcing the return of the Dark Side of the Moon edition and the new collaboration with “Swatch” and “Sotheby’s Auctions” to display for the first time Moon Swatch watches as a complete collection. However, for continuous production watches, Omega added new references without any media hype or official report. The beginning was with the Seamaster Planet Ocean collection, where they added six watches, and now, they are doing the same thing by introducing a new dial color for the Seamaster Aqua Terra collection.

The new Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M is housed in a 38 mm x 12.2 mm symmetrical case crafted from 316L stainless steel, renowned for its corrosion resistance and high luster after polishing. The full length of the case, from the top lugs to the bottom lugs, is 45 mm. The conical crown, featuring an embossed Omega symbol, is screwed in to ensure water resistance up to 150 meters. Protected by a domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides.

The sun-brushed green PVD dial is characterized by a horizontal 'teak' pattern inspired by the wooden decks of luxury sailboats. The rhodium-plated hands and applied triangular indexes are filled with white Super-LumiNova that glows in blue in the dark. A trapezoidal date window positioned at 6 o'clock completes the indications.

The transparent sapphire crystal case back offers a view of the Omega Master Chronometer Automatic Caliber 8800, allowing one to appreciate its rhodium-plated finish with Geneva waves in arabesque. This in-house caliber operates at a frequency of 25,200 vibrations per hour (3.5 Hz). This state-of-the-art self-winding movement mounts two barrels in series, providing a power reserve of 55 hours. Featuring Omega's Co-Axial escapement and strong resistance to magnetism up to 15,000 Gauss, thanks to the silicon balance spring.

The Master Chronometer certification, overseen by METAS, ensures top-tier quality, precision, and magnetic resistance. Initially, the movement is tested by COSC for precision (-4/+6 seconds per day). Subsequently, the watch and its movement undergo eight rigorous Master Chronometer tests (0/+6 seconds per day).

The green Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m is offered with either a brushed/polished 3-link stainless steel bracelet featuring a folding clasp or an integrated design. Additionally, the watch is accompanied by an integrated green structured rubber strap with grey stitching and a polished-brushed fold-over clasp.

The new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M is priced at Euro 6,600 for the rubber edition, equivalent to 26,400 AED, while the steel bracelet edition is priced at EUR 6,900, equivalent to 27,200 AED.

For more information, please visit Omega official website. 

Technical specifications: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m Co-Axial Master Chronometer 38mm
  1. Reference:  220.12.38.20.10.001 “rubber strap”  220.10.38.20.10.003  “steel bracelet”
  2. Case: brushed stainless steel with polished accents, Domed scratch‑resistant sapphire crystal with anti‑reflective treatment on both sides, conical screw-in crown 
  3. Diameter: 38 mm
  4. Height: 12.2 mm 
  5. Water resistant: 150 m
  6. Dial: green PVD dial, sunray-brushed with horizontal "teak" patterndate window at 6 o’clock, rhodium-plated hands and indexes filled with white Super-LumiNova
  7.  Movement: Automatic Caliber 8800, in-house, Master Chronometer certificationCo-Axial escapement, silicon hairspring, 35 jewels, resistant to magnetism up to 15,000 gauss
  8. Power reserve: 55 hours
  9. Frequency: 25,200 vph (3.5hz) 
  10. Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
  11. Bracelet / Strap: available with a 3-link brushed and polished bracelet on butterfly clasp OR a green structured rubber strap with grey stitching and fold-over clasp
  12. Availability: permanent line
  13. Price: priced at Euro 6,600 which is equivalent to 26.400 AED to the rubber edition, while the steel bracelet edition priced at EUR 6,900 which is equivalent to 27.200 AED

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