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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5520P-001
Alarm Travel Time
A “like-new”, highly rare and technically impressive platinum dual-time wristwatch with center seconds, 24-hour minute repeater-style alarm mechanism, on and off indication, date, day and night indication, Certificate of Origin, additional solid caseback, setting pin and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$950,000 - 1,500,000€108,000 - 170,000$122,000 - 192,000
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 2022
- Reference No
- 5520P-001
- Movement No
- 5’256’619
- Case No
- 6’545’884
- Model Name
- Alarm Travel Time
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. AL 30-660 S C FUS, 52 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Calfskin
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum Patek Philippe pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 42.2mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped The Hour Glass Japan dated 31st May 2022, additional solid caseback, setting pin, leather wallet, leather portfolio, photograph, instruction manual, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
Building on the foundation of the original Travel Time model, the reference 5520P introduced a 24-hour alarm function, complete with a hammer that strikes a classic gong and a digital display for the alarm time. At its heart lies the newly developed caliber AL 30-660 S C FUS, a movement boasting four patents and showcasing Patek Philippe’s mastery of horological innovation. The watch features four individual crowns, each serving a specific function, underscoring its technical complexity and the brand’s prowess in developing groundbreaking complications.
The reference 5520P’s black dial, adorned with luminous markers, pays homage to the vintage pilot watches of the mid-20th century, while its case is crafted from platinum—a noble metal befitting the watch’s sophisticated nature. This combination of vintage-inspired design and cutting-edge technology makes the 5520P a true standout in Patek Philippe’s lineup.
Exceedingly rare and closely guarded, only a handful have appeared in the auction market. The present example is preserved in excellent condition, with crisp hallmarks beneath the lugs. It is accompanied by its full set of accessories including the Certificate of Origin, portfolio, presentation box, and outer packaging. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a timepiece that not only exemplifies Patek Philippe’s technical and artistic excellence but also represents a significant milestone in the brand’s history.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since 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.