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.

Christiaan van der Klaauw

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Christiaan van der Klaauw is a luxury watch brand that was founded in 1974 by the eponymous Dutch watchmaker and astronomer, Christiaan van der Klaauw. The brand is known for its unique watches that are inspired by the celestial world.

Van der Klaauw has been passionate about watches and astronomy from a young age, and he trained as a watchmaker in his native Netherlands. He then went on to study astronomy and gained a deep understanding of the movements of the planets and stars.

Using this knowledge, he began designing watches that incorporate astronomical complications, such as moon phases, star charts, and even miniature planetariums. His watches are highly complex and often feature multiple complications in one timepiece.

The brand's collections include the Real Moon Joure, Planetarium, Astrolabe, and other astronomical-themed watches. The Real Moon Joure features a stunning display of the moon phase, which is achieved through an innovative mechanism developed by Van der Klaauw himself. The watch also includes a perpetual calendar and power reserve indicator, making it both beautiful and functional.

The Planetarium collection showcases the beauty of the solar system on the wrist, with each watch in the collection featuring a miniature representation of the planets in our solar system, along with the sun and moon, all orbiting around a central star.

The Astrolabe collection is inspired by the ancient astronomical instrument of the same name, and includes a wide range of astronomical complications, including sidereal time, star charts, and a map of the stars.