Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524G-010 White Gold
Overview
The Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524G-010 combines vintage pilot-watch DNA with modern dual-time practicality. Crafted in 18K white gold and featuring an ivory lacquered dial, it delivers intuitive local/home time reading, day/night indicators, and a date linked to local time—ideal for frequent travelers.
Design & Materials
- Case: 18K white gold, 42 mm diameter, approx. 10.78 mm thickness; curved lugs for comfort.
- Bezel & Finish: Polished bezel and case with refined transitions on the flanks and lugs.
- Dial: Ivory lacquer with blackened white-gold applied Arabic numerals filled with Super-LumiNova; luminous broad sword-style hands.
- Indicators: Day/Night apertures for both local (3 o’clock) and home time (9 o’clock); date window at 6 o’clock synchronized to local time.
- Pushers: Two screw-locked pushers on the left case side to jump the local hour hand forward/backward in one-hour steps.
- Crystal & Back: Sapphire crystal front and sapphire exhibition caseback.
- Water Resistance: 30 meters (3 bar).
Movement
- Caliber: Self-winding 26-330 S C FUS with Travel Time mechanism.
- Functions: Local time, home time, day/night indicators for both zones, date linked to local time, central seconds.
- Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph).
- Power Reserve: Approx. 35–45 hours.
- Construction: 21K gold central rotor; Gyromax® balance; Spiromax® balance spring; finished to the Patek Philippe Seal.
Technical Specifications
- Reference: 5524G-010
- Collection: Calatrava / Pilot Travel Time
- Case: 18K White Gold, 42 mm × ~10.78 mm
- Dial: Ivory lacquer; blackened WG numerals & hands with luminescence; day/night apertures; date at 6
- Crystal & Back: Sapphire front; sapphire display back
- Water Resistance: 30 m / 3 bar
- Movement: Calibre 26-330 S C FUS (automatic)
- Power Reserve: 35–45 hours
- Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
- Functions: Local/Home time, day/night for both zones, date (local), central seconds
- Pushers: Screw-locked correctors for ±1-hour jumps (local hour hand)
- Condition: New / Unworn
- Box & Papers: Full set with original presentation box and certificate
Prestige & Value
The 5524G-010 is a refined travel companion that merges instrument-watch clarity with Patek Philippe finishing. Its ivory palette softens the pilot-watch look, while the FUS mechanism ensures effortless time-zone changes—making it a functional, elegant choice for collectors who value both usability and haute horlogerie.
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