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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.

Airain

A French watch brand with a long and rich history of producing high quality timepieces for both military and civilian use. The brand was founded in 1934 by the Dudan family, who were famous watchmakers.Airain was known for its reliable and accurate chronographs, particularly the Type 20 model that was supplied to the French Army and Air Force in the 1950s and 1960s. The Type 20 was a flyback chronograph that met the exacting specifications of a pilot's watch, such as a black dial, luminous hands and numbers, a bidirectional rotating bezel, and a motor with a power reserve of at least 35 hours.

In 2014, the brand was revived by Tom van Wijlek, a Dutch entrepreneur and watch enthusiast who also relaunched the original sister brand of Airain Lebois & Co.

 Sir Tom van Wieglake's vision was to give the brand new life by reissuing its legendary models using modern technology and materials, while staying true to the original design and spirit. In 2020, the brand announced its official relaunch with the Type 20 Re-Edition, a replica of the 1950s Type 20 chronograph with a manual-winding motor, domed sapphire crystal, And a stainless steel case.