Patek Philippe

The “Travel Time” was a new concept of wristwatch watches developed by Patek Philippe in 1953 as a prototype and later serially manufactured in 1958 intended for those who frequent travels but maybe slightly disturbed when felt obliged to adjust the time an hour or two ahead or behind.

The watch is a mix of many things, but in the most simplistic manner. To begin with, the movement of watch is designed by the famed watchmaker Louis Cottier whom is most notably for the creation of the world time movement which powers the legendary references 605HU and 2523 both references that has been constantly breaking world auction records time after time. Physically, the reference 2527 is a stunning example of the Calatrava variants. Created by Antoine Gerlach, one of the best and Patek Philippe’s favorite case makers the case of the present watch displays a wide flat bezel, gently tapered downturned lugs and flat case back it sits beautifully on your wrist like no words can explain, but simply minimalism in the finest details.

Already a rare example to begin with, the present 2527 is further unimaginably rare as it features a rare two-hands movement instead of the later three-hands configuration which Patek Philippe had updated in the 1970s and offered owners of the earlier examples a choice to update their watches.

In incredibly well-kept condition, this watch is the definition of an absolute understatement for the most sophisticated collectors.