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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.

Christophe Claret

Christophe Claret is a renowned Swiss watchmaker who has been creating exceptional timepieces since 1989. He worked for several prestigious watch brands before founding his own company in 1989.

Christophe Claret is known for his innovative and highly complicated watch designs. His watches feature intricate mechanisms, such as tourbillons, minute repeaters, and chronographs, that require exceptional skill to create. 

The Christophe Claret brand is headquartered in Le Locle, Switzerland, and its watches are handcrafted by a team of skilled artisans in the brand's atelier. The company produces a limited number of watches each year, which are sold through a network of authorized dealers and boutiques around the world.

The Christophe Claret collection includes a range of exceptional timepieces, each with its own unique set of complications and design elements. Some of the brand's most notable watches include the Soprano, which features a minute repeater and a cathedral gong, the Maestro, which features a tourbillon and a retrograde date display, and the Poker, which features a fully functional poker game.