Patek Philippe

In Basel world 2019, Patek Philippe is exceling by unveiling a new complication in their current collection of “Grand Complications”, The Alarm Travel Time reference 5520P. Totally new self-winding movement that took 5 years of research and development, the new caliber AL 30-660, is composed of 574 parts and conceived explicitly for this timepiece. The travel time paired with a very unique alarm innovation is as legible and user friendly as a collector could possibly dreamed of.

In terms of design, this reference is clearly a shift for Patek Philippe and reminiscent of another Patek Philippe watch, the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time inspired by the aviators’ style adding a touch of sportiness into the collection of Grand Complications, this masterpiece is made for serious travelers. On the left side of the case, there are two push buttons + and – which are used to adjust the local time and are twist lock protected.

On the right side of the case, two more buttons, one at the 2 O’clock position: on and off for the alarm the other button at 4pm controls the 3 positions winding and setting the alarm and home time hands. The alarm on/off indicator is a small bell-shaped aperture located below 12 O’clock that is white when the alarm is active and can be set with 15 Mn increments and dark when the alarm is off. The large applied Arabic numerals and the broad baton hands – all in white gold with a white Superluminova coating – contrast well against the sunburst ebony black background. It is water resistant to 30m.

This example is offered in its service sealed pouch and full accompaniments including its certificate of origin and presentation box.