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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 New Bell & Ross BR-X5 Iridescent

A sporty and futuristic timepiece with a creative dial

Bell & Ross is known for its sporty, minimalist designs, often inspired by the world of pilots and the military. In 2022, the brand took a bold step forward with the release of the BR-X5 collection, characterized by its robust and modern aesthetic. Over the years, this collection has seen a variety of releases, including the BR-X5 Green Lum, the BR-X5 Black Titanium, and the BR-X5 Racing Edition. Now, Bell & Ross launches the BR-X5 Iridescent, featuring a futuristic rainbow dial that elevates the collection's signature style.

The case is crafted from stainless steel, measuring 41 mm in width and 12.80 mm in thickness, with a beautiful mix of brushed and polished finishes. It features a screw-down crown that ensures water resistance up to 100 meters, and sapphire crystal on both the front and back.

The dial showcases a stunning iridescent effect, shifting from green to purple, creating a captivating visual. The hands and indices are polished, rhodium-plated, and filled with white Super-LumiNova ensure excellent legibility. However, the seconds hand has a semi-matte white finish. The dial also features a date window at 3 o'clock and a power reserve indicator at 9 o'clock. 

The watch is powered by the Calibre BR-CAL.323, an automatic Manufacture mechanical movement crafted by Kenissi. It operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz) and delivers a 70-hour power reserve. 

The watch is available as an exclusive edition in the brand's boutiques and on the website. It comes with a steel bracelet priced at EUR 8,990 / AED 36,200, or with a white rubber strap priced at EUR 8,500 / AED 34,200.

For more information you can visit the official website of Bell & Ross. 

Technical specifications: Bell & Ross BR-X5 Iridescent
  1. Reference: BRX5R-IRS-ST
  2. Case: stainless steel, brushed and polished, screw-down crown, sapphire crystal on both the front and back
  3. Diameter: 41 mm
  4. Thickness: 12.80 mm
  5. Water resistance: 100 m
  6. Dial: green to purple shift, (polished, rhodium-platedSuper-LumiNova) hands and indices, semi-matte white seconds hand, date window at 3 o'clock, power reserve indicator at 9 o'clock
  7. Movement: BR-CAL.323, automatic, Manufacture, made by Kenissi
  8. Power reserve: 70 hours
  9. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
  10. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date, power reserve indicator 
  11. Bracelet / Strap: steel bracelet, white rubber strap 
  12. Availability: Permanent line 
  13. Price: (Bracelet) EUR 8,990 / AED 36,200, (Strap) EUR 8,500 / AED 34,200

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