Patek PhilippeCalatrava Pilot Travel Time

Launched back in 2015 to the surprise of Patek Philippe enthusiasts, the reference 5524G blends the utilitarian looks of a pilot’s watch with Patek Philippe’s clever ‘travel time’ complication. The watch’s design was inspired by some of the company’s pilot’s watches from the 1930s and is clearly distinguished from other models in the Calatrava line.

The case is finished in white gold and measures 42mm in diameter, a size that provides substantial presence on the wrist and which is faithful to the early days of pilot’s watches. As the perfect travel companion, the case flank incorporates distinctive pushers for conveniently adjusting the skeletonised ‘local time’ hour hand. This allows the wearer to quickly set the local time when arriving at a new destination while simultaneously keeping track of time at home. 

The handsome matte blue dial is designed with legibility in mind with large gold Arabic numerals filled with Super-LumiNova. A radial date display is positioned at 6 o’clock, keeping the dial symmetrical. Turning the watch over, a sapphire case back displays the expertly finished calibre CH 324 S C FUS. Côtes de Genève has been applied to the bridges and yellow gold winding rotor, while the Patek Philippe seal indicates it's been tested to run from -3/+2 seconds per day. Complementing the watch’s look and feel is a factory brown leather strap with contrast stitching and a ‘levis’ style buckle. 

This 2021 example is presented in new, unworn condition. The watch is being sold as a full set with the presentation box, travel pouch, date adjuster tool, Certificate of Origin, and a leather folder containing the booklets. Patek Philippe’s warranty provides cover until 2023. 

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