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 Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge

Bringing Back the Sapphire Dial Design with a Blue Hue and a Slimmer Case

ByWaqt

06.03.2025

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Christopher Ward reintroduces sapphire dials to its collection with the new C60 Sapphire Edge, the latest edition of the C60 series featuring a sapphire dial, a design first unveiled in 2020. As part of the Trident collection, 2% of all sales from this model will be donated directly to the Blue Marine Foundation, reinforcing the brand's commitment to marine conservation.

This new Christopher Ward release features a luminous rubber strap, with the luminescence color matching the hands, indices on the dial, and bezel markers, enhancing both comfort and visual appeal.

The watch case measures 42mm in diameter and is made of 316L stainless steel, with a pressure resistance of up to 300 meters and a weight of 70.87 grams. The case is only 10.7mm thick and is protected by sapphire crystal on both sides. Instead of the stainless steel bezel found in the previous Sapphire edition of the C60, this version features a sapphire bezel with multiple layers of Super-LumiNova on the markers. The bezel is unidirectional and designed with 120 clicks.

The blue sapphire dial offers a unique view of the movement, fully revealing the date wheel, while the date window at 6 o’clock features a dark blue background. The indices and hands are coated with white Super-LumiNova, while the blue seconds hand has a luminous arrowhead tip to enhance readability in low-light conditions.

The new release embodies innovation and sustainability, bringing improvements over previous editions. Due to the extreme fragility of sapphire, manufacturing a dial just 0.6mm thick requires exceptional precision, as even the slightest mistake can result in a quality control failure. Once installed in the watch, the dial fully reveals the date wheel, a rare feature in most timepieces.

The watch is powered by the Sellita SW300-1 caliber, which is 1mm thinner than the SW200-1 movement used in previous C60 models. This design allows the movement to fit within Christopher Ward’s signature "Light Catcher" case, making the watch 2.25mm thinner than earlier versions. The movement operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and offers a power reserve of 56 hours, with an accuracy margin of ±20 seconds per day.

The new edition is available with a luminous rubber strap or a stainless steel 316L bracelet, which features a clasp engraved with Christopher Ward’s twin flag logo.

In terms of pricing, the model with the luminous rubber strap is priced at €1,295, approximately AED 4,965, while the version with the stainless steel bracelet is priced at €1,420, approximately AED 5,445.

For more information please visit Christopher Ward official website.

Technical specifications: Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge

Case: Stainless Steel case, Brushed and polished, Unidirectional 120 click unidirectional sapphire bezel, crystal sapphire with Anti-reflective treatment
Diameter: 42 mm
Height: 10.7 mm
Weight: 70.87 g
Water resistance: 300 m
Dial: sapphire dial, trident counter-balance on blue second hand, Super-LumiNova filled hands and indices, date window at 6 o'clock
Movement: automatic movement, Sellita SW300-1, Timing Tolerance: +/- 20 Seconds per day, Twin-flag engraving on the rotor. 25 jewels
Power reserve: 56 hours
Frequency: 28,800 p/hr (4Hz)
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date
Bracelet / Strap: Blue lumed rubber strap or a stainless steel bracelet
Availability: Permanent line
Price: EURO 1,295 which is equivalent to 4,965 AED for lumed rubber strap
EURO 1,420 which is equivalent to 5,445 AED for stainless steel bracelet