Description
Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Ref. 7340/1R-001 Rose Gold
Overview
The Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Ref. 7340/1R-001 introduces a perpetual calendar to the Twenty~4 line for the first time. Rendered in 18K rose gold with a refined silvery dial, it blends feminine elegance with one of Patek Philippe’s most emblematic high complications.
Design & Materials
- Case: 18K rose gold, 36 mm diameter, ~9.95 mm thickness; polished surfaces and graceful lugs.
- Bezel & Caseback: Smooth, non-gemset bezel; sapphire crystal front and exhibition caseback.
- Dial: Silvery dial with double satin-brushed “shantung” finish; balanced tri-compax calendar layout with moon-phase at 6 o’clock.
- Hour Markers & Hands: Applied Arabic numerals and dauphine hands in rose gold with white luminescent coating.
- Bracelet: Integrated 18K rose-gold bracelet with patented fold-over clasp for secure, comfortable wear.
- Water Resistance: 30 meters (3 bar).
Movement
- Caliber: Ultra-thin self-winding 240 Q with 22K gold micro-rotor.
- Functions: Hours, minutes; perpetual calendar (day, date, month, leap-year, 24-hour indication) and moon-phase.
- Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vph); Gyromax® balance, Spiromax® balance spring.
- Power Reserve: Approximately 38–48 hours.
- Construction: ~275 components, 27 jewels; finished to the Patek Philippe Seal.
Technical Specifications
- Reference: 7340/1R-001
- Collection: Twenty~4 (Perpetual Calendar)
- Case: 18K rose gold, 36 mm × ~9.95 mm
- Bezel: Polished, non-gemset
- Dial: Silvery shantung finish; Arabic numerals & dauphine hands with luminescence
- Crystal & Back: Sapphire front and sapphire exhibition caseback
- Water Resistance: 30 m / 3 bar
- Movement: Calibre 240 Q (automatic, micro-rotor)
- Power Reserve: 38–48 hours
- Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
- Components & Jewels: ~275 parts, 27 jewels
- Bracelet: 18K rose-gold integrated bracelet, fold-over clasp
- Condition: New / Unworn
- Box & Papers: Full set with original presentation box and certificate
Prestige & Value
The Twenty~4 7340/1R-001 marks a milestone for the collection: a high complication presented in an elegant 36 mm rose-gold format with a slim profile thanks to the calibre 240 Q. Its shantung dial texture, integrated bracelet, and perpetual calendar architecture create a distinctive, collectible expression of Patek Philippe’s savoir-faire for daily elegance.
