Property of an Important Rocky Mountain Collector
Patek Philippe
Reference 5524G-001 Calatrava Pilot Travel Time | A white gold dual time wristwatch with date and day/night indication, Circa 2017
Live auction begins on:
December 8, 03:00 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: blue
Caliber: cal. 324 S C FUS automatic, 29 jewels
Movement number: 5'979'739
Case: 18k white gold, screw down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 6'125'199
Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe buckle
Size: 42 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial, movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin dated 8 February 2017, leather bi-fold, operating instructions book, factory packaging, setting pin, and sealed hang tag
Introduced at Baselworld 2015, the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time ref. 5524G marked Patek Philippe’s first venture into the realm of pilot’s watches. Drawing inspiration from two pilot watch prototypes made by the brand in the 1930s, the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time collection represented a departure from tradition, charting new territory for the renowned manufacturer. While honoring the legacy of early pilot timepieces, the reference 5524G embodies a modern aesthetic and an enhanced user experience.
The striking blue varnished dial, paired with luminous hour markers and hands, ensures optimal readability even in the dark, accentuated by a prominent subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock for the date display. Positioned at 3 and 9 o’clock are apertures indicating home and local times, complete with AM and PM indicators for added convenience. Additionally, the pushers integrated into the case feature cleverly designed locking crowns, guarding against accidental adjustments to the travel time function. Underneath the exhibition caseback, the ref. 5524G houses the caliber 324 S C FUS movement.
We are pleased to offer this lot in overall excellent condition, and complete with its full suite of accessories.