Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time 5524R-001
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2015
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThe Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time, reference 5524R-001, is a wrist-worn timepiece characterized by its 42mm 18-karat rose gold case. Introduced in 2015, the watch represents an departure from the traditional aesthetics associated with the Calatrava line, incorporating design elements from historic pilot watches, specifically large luminous Arabic numerals and sword-shaped hands.
The watch is powered by the self-winding Calibre 324 S C FUS movement, visible through a sapphire crystal case back. The dial features a brown sunburst finish, incorporating local and home time functionality, day/night indicators, and a date complication located at the six o'clock position. The case is equipped with a signed winding crown and ridged push-buttons on the left side to adjust time zones. It is presented on a leather strap and is designed for international travel functionality through its integrated movement architecture.
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Pilot's watch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Calibre 324 S C FUS
- Reference
- 5524R-001
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Case material
- 18-karat rose gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • 18-karat rose gold case • Brown sunburst dial with large luminous Arabic numerals • Signed crown on the right case side • Two push-buttons on the left case side for GMT adjustments
- Case and Dial Design
- The Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time, reference 5524R-001, is housed in an 18-karat rose gold case measuring 42mm in diameter. The aesthetic incorporates design cues reminiscent of pilot watches from the 1930s, featuring large luminous Arabic numerals and sword-shaped hands for legibility. The case includes a signed crown and two ridged push-buttons on the nine o'clock side to facilitate the travel time function. The dial is finished in a brown sunburst pattern, designed to enhance the visibility of the local and home time indicators. The layout includes day and night windows and a date display positioned at the six o'clock mark. The watch utilizes a sapphire crystal for the dial covering, while the case back is also fitted with a transparent sapphire cover.
- Movement and Functionality
- This model is equipped with the self-winding Calibre 324 S C FUS movement, which can be observed through the transparent sapphire case back. The movement drives the primary travel time functionality, which is the defining technical feature of this reference. This system is designed to provide users with an efficient method for tracking multiple time zones during international travel. The movement integrates specific mechanisms to display local and home times, supported by visual day/night indicators. By utilizing the pushers on the side of the case, the user can adjust the time-keeping display. The combination of the Calibre 324 S C FUS and the specialized pilot-style interface serves to distinguish this piece from traditional Calatrava models.
- Model Context and Provenance
- The Calatrava Pilot Travel Time model was introduced by Patek Philippe in 2015. While the Calatrava name is traditionally associated with a conservative aesthetic, the Pilot Travel Time represents a shift in design philosophy for the brand, blending pilot-style features with complex travel complications. The information provided serves as a catalogue record based on source documentation. The source notes that while Patek Philippe produced pilot watches with large luminous numerals in the 1930s, the 5524R-001 is a modern interpretation of those historical themes. The details provided are attributed to the source and do not constitute independent authentication of the individual watch.
Identification
- Reference
- 5524R-001
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
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