Return of a classic: Patek Philippe’s signature ladies' watch gets a new face
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Return of a archetype: Patek Philippe's signature ladies' lookout gets a new face
After more than a decade, Patek Philippe is bringing back the popular Twenty-4 Manchette quartz-powered model it commencement introduced in 1999, updated with a fresher look.
The new Patek Philippe 20-4 Manchette. (Photograph: Patek Philippe)
Patek Philippe'south Twenty-4 line was the Swiss watchmaker'south first drove made exclusively for women. Featuring an fine art-deco inspired gage design, or "manchette" in French, a rectangular case and a metallic bracelet, it was designed for everyday clothing, hence the drove'due south name, Twenty-iv.
For women, the Xx-iv timepiece has long been known as the entry sentinel into the world of Patek Philippe. Relatively simple in styling, the timepiece is well-suited for any occasion.
In 2018, the watchmaker unveiled the Twenty-4 automatic. While the bracelet retained the same design, the timepiece was given a more traditional round case and an automated motion.
This yr, Patek Philippe is bringing dorsum the original classic, albeit updated for a more mod look. Two new versions of the Xx-4 Manchette take been launched, with new dials in blue and grayness.
Just like the original, the Twenty-4 Manchette retains the steel bracelet. The rectangular case also makes a render, but this time, Roman numerals have given way to white-gilt applied Arabic numerals, instantly giving the timepiece an updated expect more suited for today'southward empowered ladies.
Meanwhile, the diamond hour markers are replaced past applied trapeze-shaped hour markers, likewise in white gold.
The two new references feature a dial busy with a blue sunburst (Ref. 4910/1200A-001) or with a grey sunburst enriched by a gradation to blackness at the periphery (Ref. 4910/1200A-010). Their white-gold applied numerals and hour markers and white-golden baton-style easily all have a luminous coating for legibility in the dark.
The new Twenty-4 also does away with the original diamond indices. The distinctive shape of the two-tier rectangular case is instead underlined by 2 rows of 18 diamonds of approximately 0.42 carats. A Calatrava Cross, symbol of the Patek Philippe manufacture, embellishes the crown.
The watch is powered by Patek Philippe'due south calibre E15 quartz motility and is paired with a steel bracelet fitted with a folding buckle.
While the 1999 Twenty-4 Manchette is a signature in its own right, compared to the new versions, it appears to be a little old-fashioned. The updated blueprint, with its cleaner and fresher look, is perchance the watchmaker's way of alluring a new, younger group of consumers.
The Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Manchette is now available at boutiques and authorised sellers in Singapore, priced at Due south$19,400.
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