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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.

Glossary

Auto Repeat Countdown Timer

An Auto Repeat Countdown Timer is a timer that automatically restarts itself after the countdown reaches zero. This means that the timer will repeat the same countdown cycle over and over again until it is manually stopped.


For example, if you set an Auto Repeat Countdown Timer for 10 seconds, once the countdown reaches zero, it will start again automatically from 10 seconds and count down to zero again. It will then restart the countdown again, and this cycle will continue until you manually stop it.

Auto Repeat Countdown Timers can be useful in a variety of situations, such as for exercise routines, meditation, cooking, or any other activity that requires repetitive timing. With an Auto Repeat Countdown Timer, you don't have to worry about manually restarting the timer each time it reaches zero, making your task more efficient and less stressful.

mechanical wristwatches with an Auto Repeat Countdown Timer are relatively rare. However, there are a few examples of watches that feature this function:

  • Omega Speedmaster X-33 - a hybrid mechanical and digital watch that features an Auto Repeat Countdown Timer that can be set for up to 99 minutes and can repeat up to 99 times.
Omega Speedmaster X-33