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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

Dial

The dial is a flat disc that serves as the face of the watch, displaying the time, marks, numbers, and indicators that show the time, date, and other functions and information on the watch.


The dial is mounted in the watch case and is the main visual element that allows the user to read the time. It usually consists of a circular disc with the necessary time units such as hours, minutes, and seconds. Numbers, marks, hands, or windows are placed on the dial to indicate the appropriate time. The display can be marked with numbered indexes, represented by hands, or through digital windows.

In addition to providing time reading, the dial may have other elements such as a power reserve indicator, date display, moon phase indicator, or sub-dials for various functions. The dial is designed with diverse colors and patterns to add aesthetics and distinction to the watch.