How Patek Philippe is giving mechanical women's watches their allure
The maison says the Twenty~4 Automatic Ref. 7300, with diamonds on the bezel, is suitable for daytime use, but also dressy enough for the evenings
Patek Philippe is wooing the ladies.
The maison marked a new chapter in its history with the launch in Italy of its latest and newest ladies’ novelty: Twenty~4 Automatic Ref. 7300, held in Milan on October 10 and 11.
The new timepiece is the brand’s ode to a growing group of modern women who desire a mechanical watch on their wrist that is both dressy enough for evening wear, yet appropriate for everyday use.
The 36-millimetre (1.4-inch) Ref. 7300 is driven by the self-winding mechanical movement 324 S C, which beats at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour.
A useful date window is located at six o’clock on the face.
This is a step in a different direction for the maison as the Twenty~4 Automatic collection is known for its timepieces running on quartz movements.
Another big difference is the shape of the case: for the first time, the collection features a timepiece with a round – not rectangular – case.