Patek Philippe, Calatrava, Pilot Travel Time, Ref 5524R-001

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. SPECIFICATIONS Brand: Patek PhilippeModel: Calatrava Pilot Travel TimeReference Number: 5524R-001Movement: AutomaticCondition: MintGender: Men's Time Period: 2022Box: Yes Papers: Yes THE CALIBER Caliber: 324 S C FUSJewels: 29 THE CASE Case Material: 18K rose goldCase Diameter: 42 mmThickness: 10.78 mmWaterproof: 195 ft./ 60 m./ 6 ATMBezel Material: Fixed 18K rose goldGlass: Domed sapphire crystal antireflection-coated Caseback: Open display backDial: 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 leatherBuckle: Clevis prongBuckle 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 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 bezel18K 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 handAM/PM indicators at 9 and 3 o'clock Recessed subsidiary radial date dial at 6 o'clock18K rose gold push/pull knurled crown with Calatrava cross engravingTwo 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 zone18K 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.