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Patek Philippe

Ref. 5520P-001

Alarm Travel Time

A highly rare and prestigious platinum automatic dual time wristwatch with minute repeater-style alarm mechanism, certificate of origin and presentation box

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Introduced in 2019, the Patek Philippe Alarm Travel Time, reference 5520P, marked a bold and innovative addition to the brand’s Grand Complications collection. Drawing on the design codes of the beloved reference 5524G, the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time, the 5520P pays homage to early 20th-century aviation pioneers and Patek Philippe’s historic aviation watches. Its more complex sibling, the 5520P, elevated the concept to new heights, earning its place among Patek Philippe’s most exclusive offerings, available only to the brand’s most distinguished clients.

The 5520P introduced a groundbreaking 24-hour alarm complication, featuring a hammer that strikes a classic gong and a digital display for the alarm time. Powered by the newly developed caliber AL 30-660 S C FUS, the movement incorporates four patented innovations, underscoring Patek Philippe’s technical mastery.

The present example, crafted in platinum, features a striking black dial with luminous markers, evoking the vintage Pilot watches of the mid-20th century. Rare and highly coveted, the reference 5520P has only appeared at auction on a handful of occasions, making this an exceptional opportunity for collectors. Preserved in excellent condition with crisp hallmarks beneath the lugs, this timepiece is accompanied by its full suite of original accessories, including the Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 2020, portfolio photograph, product literature, setting pin, presentation box, and outer packaging.

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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