The Swiss watchmaker recently unveiled  outstanding additions to amplify its timeless Twenty~4 collection and infuse feminine elegance for every precious moment.

Back in 1999, Patek Philippe launched its first model designed exclusively for women, the Twenty~4, which references the 24 hours of a day and night. It was created to celebrate the rich and varied lifestyles of modern active women, coupled with an assertive personality as a perfect match to partner refined and independent women on every occasion&mdash;home, work and play.

The Twenty~4 collection&rsquo;s classic and elegant design naturally complements women&rsquo;s on-duty and off-duty ensembles of work to casual and evening wear. More than that, it is a conscious investment primed with timeless design codes along with the qualities of versatility, functionality and longevity that translate&nbsp;to the&nbsp;&ldquo;buy less, buy better&rdquo; philosophy of sustainable consumption.

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The Twenty~4&rsquo;s debut in the form of a quartz &ldquo;manchette&rdquo; model just over two decades ago was an instant hit, and it has since been interpreted in a myriad of versions. Known for its cambered rectangular case and a dial adorned with applied Roman numerals, the &ldquo;everyday&rdquo; wristwatch flaunting an Art Deco sensibility was said to be inspired by the men&rsquo;s Gondolo model introduced in 1993. Additionally, the original or inaugural Twenty~4 was also Patek&rsquo;s first stainless steel ladies bracelet watch.

To fulfil women&rsquo;s growing interest in mechanical movements, Patek then surprised us with the Twenty~4 Automatic in 2018. Marking a departure from the collection&rsquo;s cuff-style model, this new iteration of the modern classic boasted a round case with Arabic numerals, along with the same spirit and exclusive bracelet.

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TWENTY~4 REF. 4910/1201R-001 &ldquo;MANCHETTE&rdquo; 

However, it would be two years later in 2020 before the manufacture would bring back the original Twenty~4 with a sleek revamp, culminating in the release of <a href="https://www.lofficielmalaysia.com/jewellery-watches/rituals-of-time-patek-philippe-renews-the-twenty-4-collection">two models in steel</a>: Ref. 4910/1200A-001 with a blue sunburst dial and Ref. 4910/1200A- 010 with a grey sunburst dial.

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Six months later in early 2021, Patek Philippe launches the third &ldquo;manchette&rdquo; or cuff-style model after the refresh last year. The latest Ref. 4910/1201R-001 with a rose gold expression and a chocolate-brown sunburst dial echoes the new Twenty~4 face from 2020 where Roman numerals and diamond markers have been respectively replaced by Arabic ones and applied trapeze markers. The luminescent and warm-toned combination emanates refinement and femininity&mdash;the epitome of the Patek Philippe style. Embellished by two immaculately set vertical rows of seventeen Top Wesselton Pure diamonds, totalling 34 diamonds and ~0.57 ct, the watch&rsquo;s distinctive two-tier case shape is highlighted. The dial&rsquo;s clean layout provides a centre stage for the applied Arabic numerals, applied trapeze-shaped hour-markers and rounded baton-style hands, all in rose gold with a luminescent coating.

TWENTY~4 REF. 4910/1201R-001 “MANCHETTE”

Reflecting the symbol of the manufacture is a Calatrava cross, which is found decorating the crown. Extending the Ref. 4910/1201R-001&rsquo;s jewel-like countenance is the rose gold bracelet with fold-over clasp&mdash;fully hand-polished with a smooth and cosseting feel on the wrist. To power this contemporary emblem of everyday luxury that adds beauty to a woman&rsquo;s busy and dynamic life is the Patek Philippe caliber E15 quartz movement, whose components have been crafted with equal devotion as the fine workmanship found in Patek Philippe&rsquo;s arsenal of mechanical movements.

TWENTY~4 AUTOMATIC REF. 7300/1200A-011 AND REF. 7300/1200R-011

With respect to high-end mechanical watches of the stature of manufactures such as Patek Philippe, these creations are synonymous to not just luxury, but also fine craftsmanship and tradition. So precious and long-lasting are these handcrafted mechanisms, it is commonplace to find them in good working condition for many decades or even centuries beyond a lifetime with proper maintenance&mdash;so much so that they are bestowed as heirlooms that get passed down from one generation to another.

TWENTY~4 AUTOMATIC REF. 7300/1200A-011

TWENTY~4 AUTOMATIC REF. 7300/1200R-011

Evolving from its 2018 launch models, the latest Twenty~4 Automatic Ref. 7300/1200A-011 renewal in steel is endowed with a sophisticated olive-green dial&mdash;this colour nuance appearing for the first time in the contemporary Patek Philippe collections. Against a backdrop of luminous sunburst decoration sits the white gold applied Arabic numerals and white gold hands with a luminescent coating to ensure excellent legibility under all lighting conditions.

Details such as a white gold frame adorning the date aperture at 6 o&rsquo;clock adds to the watch&rsquo;s distinction. A beautiful shimmer from 160 diamonds of approximately 0.77 carat illuminate the pure circle of the case in two staggered rows, set according to the &ldquo;dentelle&rdquo; (lacework) technique. A new, patented fold-over clasp secured by four independent catches is featured on the polished steel bracelet.

Driving the timepiece is the caliber 324 S C self-winding movement whose meticulous hand-finishing and decoration is made visible from the transparent case back. This new Twenty~4 Automatic Ref. 7300/1200A-011 joins Ref. 7300/1200A- 001 in steel with a blue sunburst dial and Ref. 7300/1200A-010 with a grey sunburst dial.

The final model in the trio of new launches is the Twenty~4 Automatic Ref. 7300/1200R-011, sculpted in rose gold whose warm sheen runs from the case to a dial gilded with a rose gold sunburst adornment. The hour and minute hands, applied Arabic numerals and frame of the date aperture are all preciously fashioned in the same metal. The new, patented fold-over clasp adds comfort while the three rows of fully hand-polished rose gold links infuse finesse.

Similar to the Ref. 7300/1200A-011, a double row of diamonds in a &ldquo;dentelle&rdquo; setting give a brilliant boost, as with the finely hand-finished and decorated caliber 324 S C self-winding movement visible through the sapphire crystal case back. Both these models join Patek Philippe&rsquo;s existing selection of rose gold models: Ref. 7300/1200R-001 with a chocolate- brown sunburst dial or a &ldquo;shantung&rdquo; embellishment for Ref. 7300/1200R-010; jewellery versions: Ref. 7300/1201R-001 and Ref.7300/1201R-010; and Haute Joaillerie Ref. 7300/1450R-001 rendition.

Visit <a href="https://www.patek.com/en/collection/twenty4">patek.com</a> to find out more.

Perfect trio of Twenty~4 iterations by Patek Philippe

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