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.

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Introducing The New Blancpain Villeret Traditional Chinese Calendar 2025

Celebrating the upcoming Year of the Snake with a limited edition platinum piece

ByWaqt

10.12.2024

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Considered the oldest watchmaker in the world, Blancpain has long been celebrated for its innovation and craftsmanship. Throughout its storied history, the brand has consistently pushed the boundaries of mechanical ingenuity, creating some of the most complex timepieces ever conceived. Among its many achievements, Blancpain made history in 2012 with the debut of the Villeret Traditional Chinese Calendar, a wristwatch that masterfully combines the intricate Chinese calendar with the Gregorian date and moonphase. Earlier this year, the brand launched a stunning red gold version of this iconic watch.

Building on this legacy, Blancpain now introduces the Villeret Traditional Chinese Calendar 2025, a new timepiece crafted to honor the arrival of the Chinese Year of the Snake on January 29, 2025. This latest release marks a first for the collection, featuring a platinum case paired with a beautiful green Grand Feu enamel dial.

Like the other releases in this collection, the watch measures 45.2mm in diameter and 15.1mm in thickness, it features a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, a sapphire crystal case back, and five hidden correctors under the lugs for adjusting the calendar. What sets this edition apart is its polished platinum case, which adds more elegance to the watch.

The green Grand Feu enamel dial is a showcase of intricate functionality. At the 12 o’clock aperture, the Wood Snake symbol marks the zodiac sign of the current lunar year. The dial features applied white gold Roman numerals and hands, with a wealth of complications arranged harmoniously: a double-hour numeral counter at 12 o’clock, a sub-dial at 3 o’clock displaying the 10-year cycle, a moon phase at 6 o’clock, and a leap month indicator at 9 o’clock. Surrounding the dial is the Gregorian date, elegantly indicated by a serpentine hand.

The watch is powered by the Calibre 3638, an automatic movement operating at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz) and offering an impressive 7-day (168-hour) power reserve. Adding to its allure, the movement features a 22K white gold rotor with a frosted finish, adorned with the zodiac sign, a natural ruby, and an engraving in Chinese characters that reads "serpent" and "wood."

The watch comes with a chocolate brown alligator leather strap, it is limited to 50 pieces, and priced at CHF 81,000, which is approximately AED 338,000.

For more information, you can visit Blancpain’s official website.

Technical specifications: Blancpain Villeret Traditional Chinese Calendar 2025

Reference: 0888 3432C 55B
Case: platinum, polished, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, sapphire crystal case back, five hidden correctors under the lugs
Diameter: 45.2mm
Thickness: 15.1mm
Water resistance: 30 m
Dial: green Grand Feu enamel, Wood Snake 12 o’clock aperture, applied white gold Roman numerals and hands, double-hour numeral counter at 12 o’clock, 10-year cycle sub-dial at 3 o’clock, moon phase at 6 o’clock, leap month indicator at 9 o’clock, Gregorian date surrounding the dial with serpentine hand
Movement: Calibre 3638, automatic, 22K white gold rotor with a frosted finish
Power reserve: 7-day (168-hour)
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Functions: hours, minutes, date, moonphase indicator, chinese hours, chinese zodiac, chinese calendar day and month, leap month
Bracelet / Strap: chocolate brown alligator leather strap
Availability: limited to 50 pieces
Price: CHF 81,000 / AED 338,000