Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time
In 2018, the brand introduced the reference 5524R-001; the rose gold version of the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time with a brown dial and a subtle black gradient around the center of the dial. The striking gold numerals and broad cathedral-style hands with a luminescent coating provide the most refined vintage design.
The watch is presented on a hand-stitched brown calfskin band that complements the rich rose-gold hue of the case and the sunburst brown-black dial beautifully.
The 5524R functions include hours, minutes, seconds, date, second timezone, and day/night indication in both time zones. It is powered by the automatic caliber 324 S C FUS with a 45-hour power reserve.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Brand: Patek Philippe
Model: Calatrava Pilot Travel Time
Reference Number: 5524R-001
Movement: Automatic
Condition:
Mint
Gender: Men's
Time Period: 2022
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
THE CALIBER Caliber: 324 S C FUS
Jewels: 29
THE CASE Case Material: 18K rose gold
Case Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 10.78 mm
Waterproof: 195 ft./ 60 m./ 6 ATM
Bezel Material: Fixed 18K rose gold
Glass: Domed sapphire crystal antireflection-coated
Caseback: Open display back
Dial: Brown sunburst, black graduated
Dial Numerals: 18K rose gold applied Arabic numerals hour markers with luminescent coating and square hour indices, painted white minute/second railroad track around the outer rim, and Arabic numerals on the local date indicator sub-dial
THE BRACELET / STRAP Bracelet Material: Brown Calf leather
Buckle: Clevis prong
Buckle Material: 18K rose gold
THE FUNCTIONS Dual time mechanism indicating local and home time, local and home day/night indicator at 3 and 9 o'clock, the local date on a subsidiary dial at 6 o'clock, hours, minutes, center sweep seconds
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FURTHER READING
When Patek Philippe introduced the Reference 5524G pilot watch in 2015, it was a refined yet daring introduction for a one-of-a-kind timepiece that pays homage to Patek Philippe's classic 1930s aviator watches.
18K rose gold polished/brushed solid round three-body case, curved lugs, and flat angled bezel
18K rose gold applied and luminescent coating arrow-shaped hour and second hands, stick-shaped center sweep seconds and painted white leaf-shaped date hand, home time display with skeleton-shaped hand
AM/PM indicators at 9 and 3 o'clock
Recessed subsidiary radial date dial at 6 o'clock
18K rose gold push/pull knurled crown with Calatrava cross engraving
Two 18K rose gold push buttons on the left side of the case at 8 and 10 o'clock for the setting of the local date and the second GMT zone
18K rose gold and sapphire crystal screw-down display case back
THE MOVEMENT The automatic caliber 324 S C FUS movement is rhodium plated with fausses côtes embellishment and stamped with the Seal of Patek Philippe quality mark. It has a shock absorber device, a Gyromax balance that is adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism, and six positions, a Spiromax balance spring, a hacking seconds device for precision time setting, and a 21K gold unidirectional winding.
This mechanism oscillates at the frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz).
THE SET This timepiece is in excellent pre-owned condition and comes with the Patek Philippe presentation box, the Patek Philippe certificate of authenticity dated 2022.
To delve into the nuanced characteristics and design intricacies of this timepiece, peruse our comprehensive article within the blog section.
