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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 The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024 Edition

A unique piece in white gold for the prize of the "Best of Show" award in the classic car competition

The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este is one of the most significant and time-honored classic car competitions, dating back to 1929. Since 2012, A. Lange & Söhne, the esteemed German house, has partnered with this event, and this year, they'll once again offer a special edition of the 1815 CHRONOGRAPH as the prize for the "Best of Show."

From May 24 to 26, classic car enthusiasts will convene in Cernobbio, northern Italy, with a stunning view of Lake Como. The competitions will take place on the grounds of the Villa d'Este, where participants will compete for the jury's favor. The overall winner will be awarded the 'Trofeo BMW Group – Best of Show' and a custom A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph, presented by Lange's CEO, Wilhelm Schmid. 

Considering its association with motorsports, the chronograph was an appropriate choice as the prize for the classic car competition. Previously, A. Lange & Söhne awarded special editions of the Lange 1 Time Zone as the prize, but in 2021, they switched to the 1815 Chronograph.

The new 1815 Chronograph features a white gold case with a diameter of 39.5 mm and a thickness of 11.9 mm, combining brushed and polished finishes. The watch has a hand-engraved hinged case back that bears the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este logo and the year of the event, and under it, a sapphire crystal case back offers a view of the intricate mechanics that the brand is renowned for.

A sapphire crystal protects the 18k pink gold dial, which features two brownish sub-dials, a 30-minute chronograph at 3 o’clock and a small seconds at 9 o’clock, set against a salmon-colored background. The dial also includes a flange with a tachymeter scale.

The watch is paired with a dark brown hand-stitched alligator leather strap, secured with an 18k white gold prong buckle. Powering the watch is the in-house L951.5 caliber. This manual-winding movement incorporates a column wheel, and a flyback function. It operates at a frequency of 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz) and offers a 60-hour power reserve. 

 

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Technical specifications: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024 Edition
  1. Case: white gold, brushed and polished, sapphire crystal, hand-engraved hinged case back, sapphire crystal case back 
  2. Diameter: 39.5 mm
  3. Thickness: 11.9 mm
  4. Water resistance: 30m
  5. Dial: salmon dial, 18k pink gold disk, brown sub-dials, 30-minute chronograph at 3 o’clock, small seconds at 9 o’clock, tachymeter scale
  6. Movement: L951.5 caliber, manual winding, in-house, column wheelflyback function, 40 jewels 
  7. Power reserve: 60 hours
  8. Frequency: 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz)
  9. Functions: chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds 
  10. Bracelet / Strap: dark brown hand-stitched alligator leather strap, 18k white gold prong buckle
  11. Availability: Unique piece 1 of 1 
  12. Price: No price

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