Patek Philippes new royal purple Twenty~4 watch is fit for a queen

A quarter century ago, Patek Philippe’s Twenty~4 burst onto the luxury scene with an unexpectedly modern look from the storied brand.As the debut watch in the house’s first collection dedicated exclusively to women, the timepiece was crafted from stainless steel set with diamonds, a groundbreaking pairing that caused a ripple of surprise and buzz in the horology world.The Twenty~4 soon became an object of desire for collectors and aficionados alike.

Now, to celebrate its 25th anniversary, Patek Philippe has introduced a new rose-gold version with a (fittingly) royal-purple dial.The Twenty~4’s retro-modern Art Deco design inspiration has long been evident in its rectangular, two-tiered case, flanked by two rows of 17 brilliant-cut diamonds.Only two Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock extend the watch’s simple, linear composition.

Its bracelet, a manchette or cuff style, consists of broad interlocking links that continue the watch’s clean lines as it encircles the wrist.Interestingly, the design concept also inspired its name.Equipped with a user-friendly quartz movement, the watch is intended to accompany a woman through her entire day in style.

As the brand explains, it was created “for every hour of the day and night, at work, at home and during leisure activities.”In its 25 years, the watch’s distinctive design has been crafted in a range of dial colors and precious metals, including rose, yellow and white gold.A yellow-gold version without diamonds was added to the stable in 2009, while high-jewelry versions set with an array of precious gemstones have added dazzle to the range.

In 2015, the line expanded to include watches equipped with a mechanical self-winding movement in a round case.This year’s rose-gold 25th anniversary edition features an exceptionally textured, rich purple dial not previously available in the collection.The dial plate is embossed with a concentric wave pattern and coated with dozens of layers of translucent purple...