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Patek Philippe

Ref. 5522A-001

Calatrava Pilot

A fine and attractive limited edition stainless steel wristwatch with center seconds and Certificate of Origin

Estimate
$20,000 - 40,000
$44,450
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Year
Circa 2017
Reference No
5522A-001
Movement No
7’092’575
Case No
6’208’910
Model Name
Calatrava Pilot
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 324 S, 29 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle
Dimensions
42mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated October 3rd, 2017, hang tag, leather envelope and product literature.
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Catalogue Essay

In 2012, Patek Philippe launched an extraordinary world tour exhibition displaying some of their finest timepieces, starting in Dubai with the inaugural “Watch Art Grand Exhibition”. This would be followed by Munich in 2013 with “Grand Exhibition KunstWerkUhr”, London in 2015 held at the prestigious Saatchi Gallery, and then, “The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition 2017” held in the heart of New York City. These exhibitions were a massive success, and a wonderful opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts from around the world to see some of the most extraordinary and exciting horological works of art ever produced by Patek Philippe. In celebration of the New York exhibition, Patek Philippe produced nine limited edition timepieces that were only sold in the US. They ranged from a superb minute-repeating world-time wristwatch, to this highly attractive, time-only stainless steel reference 5522A, made in just 600 examples.

Referencing their past, and the iconic Calatrava wristwatch first released in 1932, the Calatrava Pilot was named for its 1930s vibe and vintage aviator-style dial aesthetic. The dial, similar to the reference 5524G Pilot’s Travel watch released in 2015, features applied 18-karat white gold Arabic numerals, and blued steel, luminous hands. The 42mm diameter case has a sapphire crystal back engraved “Patek Philippe New York 2017”, through which the automatic caliber 324 SC can be seen. The watch has a timeless and masculine appeal making it a perfect everyday timepiece.

The present example is in excellent overall condition with very light signs of wear. It is offered complete with its Certificate of Origin dated 2017.

Patek Philippe

Swiss | 1839

Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.

Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.

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