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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.

A. Lange & Söhne

A. Lange & Söhne is a luxury watch brand based in Glashütte, Germany. The brand was founded in 1845 by Ferdinand Adolph Lange and quickly became renowned for its high-quality pocket watches. After World War II, the company was expropriated by the East German government, and the brand lay dormant until after the reunification of Germany in 1990.

In 1994, the great-grandson of Ferdinand Adolph Lange revived A. Lange & Söhne, and the brand quickly regained its reputation for creating some of the finest mechanical watches in the world. Today, A. Lange & Söhne produces a wide range of timepieces, including classic dress watches, complicated models with multiple functions, and sporty chronographs.

The brand is known for its attention to detail and its use of high-quality materials, including precious metals and fine leather. Some of the most popular models in the A. Lange & Söhne collection include the Lange 1, Saxonia, 1815, and Datograph. A. Lange & Söhne watches are highly coveted by collectors and are considered some of the finest examples of German watchmaking.

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