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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.

Akrivia

Akrivia is a luxury watch brand founded by Rexhep Rexhepi in 2012. Rexhepi, a Swiss-Albanian watchmaker, started his career as an apprentice in his uncle's watchmaking workshop in Switzerland. He later worked for some of the most prestigious watch brands in Switzerland, including Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet. AkriviA is known for its high-end, handmade watches that feature intricate mechanical movements and exquisite finishing. The brand's timepieces are produced in very limited numbers, with each piece taking several hundred hours to produce. AkriviA's watches often incorporate innovative design features. AkriviA has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most exclusive and sought-after watch brands in the world. Its watches have won several prestigious awards, including the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, and are highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts alike.