For The Independent Woman
A new face for the Twenty~4, the Patek Philippe ladies’ watch, born to accompany every moment of the modern woman’s life
Patek Philippe is stepping up the allure of its Twenty~4 collection exclusively for women with a fresh interpretation of the original ‘manchette’ or cuff-style quartz model in steel of 1999.
Patek Philippe have launched two new versions in stainless steel, and one in rose-gold, adorned with applied Arabic numerals and applied trapeze-shaped hour markers. Designed as stylish companions to every facet of an active lifestyle, these new Twenty~4 references stand out more than ever as paragons of timeless feminine elegance.
In 1999, Patek Philippe strengthened its privileged links with feminine watch lovers by launching its first collection dedicated exclusively to women. The aim was to meet the demands of the independent active woman who sought a timepiece with an assertive personality able to adapt to her modern lifestyle. A watch of timeless elegance that would complement her fashionable business-wear and most elegant evening-wear. It would be her ally on every occasion, uniting contemporary design, technical excellence and impeccable craftsmanship.
Conceived, as its name suggested, for every hour of the day and night, at work, at home and during leisure activities, the new Twenty~4 stood out by its original art-deco-inspired ‘manchette’ or cuff design, featuring a cambered rectangular case that followed the contours of a woman’s wrist and a metallic bracelet that felt exceptionally smooth and comfortable.
In 2018, Patek Philippe responded to women’s increasing interest in mechanical watches by launching the Twenty~4 Automatic. While its bracelet retains the same exclusive design, with the broad, gently cambered central links framed by delicate two-tier outer links, this Reference 7300, endowed with a calibre 324 S C self-winding movement, stands out from the quartz-driven ‘manchette’ model by its round case, its bezel lit with a double row of diamonds in a ‘dentelle’ (lacework) setting and the applied Arabic numerals on the dial.
The launch of this new incarnation of timeless feminine elegance gave centre stage to a ‘Twenty~4 woman’ – independent, sure of her taste and making her own way in the world.
With the new Twenty~4 references, Patek Philippe is continuing the renewal of its Twenty~4 collection by reinterpreting the original model, the medium-size (25.1 x 30 mm) quartz ‘manchette’ watch in steel and rose-gold.
The original Roman numerals give way to the gold applied Arabic numerals 12 and 6 and the diamond hour markers are replaced by applied trapeze-shaped hour markers, also in gold. This new face constitutes the first major change to the Twenty~4 of 1999 – and an aesthetic evolution in step with the design of the Twenty~4 Automatic. The three new references feature a dial decorated with a blue sunburst (4910/1200A-001), a grey sunburst enriched by a gradation to black at the periphery (4910/1200A-010) and in rose-gold, a chocolate brown sunburst (4910/1201R-001).
Their gold applied numerals and hour markers and gold baton-style hands all have a luminous coating ensuring excellent legibility in the dark. The fine grooved rays of the sunburst emanating from the centre of the dial play with the light, lending a refined but dynamic touch. The distinctive shape of the two-tier rectangular case is underlined by two rows of 18 Top Wesselton pure diamonds (approx. 0.42ct) set with textbook precision.
A Calatrava Cross, emblem of the Patek Philippe manufacture, embellishes the crown. The supple, comfortable bracelet, fitted with a fold-over clasp, is a jewel in its own right. Each component is manually finished and fully polished.
The Patek Philippe calibre E15 quartz movement is made with the same devotion to fine workmanship as the manufacture’s mechanical movements.
The Twenty~4 collection is a model of timeless design that has become a modern classic and the gold standard for the ‘manchette’ watch. All of which is set to strengthen Patek Philippe’s increasing success in the ladies’ watch segment and in the hearts of women for whom style and beauty must pass the test of time.
The new Patek Philippe Twenty~4 collection is available in Lancashire and Cumbria at Leonard Dews Jewellers.
Leonard Dews
Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1EW
01253 754940
leonarddews.co.uk
