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Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time 5524R-001

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The 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.

Front view of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time 5524R-001, highlighting the brown sunburst dial, luminous Arabic numerals, and rose gold case.
Front view of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time 5524R-001, highlighting the brown sunburst dial, luminous Arabic numerals, and rose gold case. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Pilot's watch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
5524R-001
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
2015
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “این نمونه خاص که با مرجع 5524R-001 شناخته می‌شود، دارای بدنه‌ای از طلای ۱۸ عیار رزگلد است.”
  • “این ساعت به کریستال یاقوت کبود، تاج امضا شده و دکمه‌های فشاری آج‌دار در سمت ساعت ۹ بدنه مجهز شده است.”
  • “صفحه قهوه‌ای رنگ این ساعت دارای پرداخت خیره‌کننده خورشیدی (Sunburst) است.”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “در قسمت پشت، بدنه دارای یک درپوش شفاف از جنس یاقوت کبود است که موتور خودکوک Calibre 324 S C FUS را به نمایش می‌گذارد.”
  • “این قطعه با بدنه ۴۲ میلی‌متری، تمام ویژگی‌های یک ساعت خلبانی اصیل را با پیچیدگی هوشمندانه «زمان سفر» (Travel Time) پتک فیلیپ ترکیب کرده است.”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “در سال ۲۰۱۵، این خانه ساعت‌سازی با معرفی مدل Calatrava Pilot Travel Time با شماره مرجع 5524R، دنیای ساعت را غافلگیر کرد.”
  • “این مدل در مقایسه با پروفایل باریک و زیبایی‌شناسی محافظه‌کارانه یک کالاترایوای سنتی، یک تغییر مسیر جسورانه محسوب می‌شود.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production date for this individual serial number?
  • Are there any variations in the sunburst brown dial finish noted in production years after 2015?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time 5524R-001
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPatek Philippe“Patek Philippe”
Reference5524R-001“5524R-001”
Case material18-karat rose gold“بدنه‌ای از طلای ۱۸ عیار رزگلد”
MovementCalibre 324 S C FUS“موتور خودکوک Calibre 324 S C FUS”
Case diameter42 mm“بدنه ۴۲ میلی‌متری”
CrystalSapphire“کریستال یاقوت کبود”

Visible details

  • 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

Research qualifications

  • The exact year of manufacture for this individual unit is not provided.
  • The source text provides general historical context for the model but does not specify provenance details for this individual object.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524R-001

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 76ea111992

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