Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: EIGHT Hong Kong Monday, May 27, 2019 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2015
    Reference No: 5524G-001
    Movement No: 5’923’527
    Case No: 6’096’521
    Model Name: Calatrava Pilot Travel Time
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 324 S C FUS, 29 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k white gold Patek Philippe buckle
    Dimensions: 42mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin signed Bjerke Urmaker and dated January 23rd, 2016, fitted presentation box, leather envelop and produce literature.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The reference 5542G, Calatrava Pilot Travel Time, released at Basel in 2015 looks for inspiration from the past, but has a contemporary modern vibe. Reminiscent of 1930’s pilots’ watches, the blue dial features oversized numerals that are easily readable and light up with Superluminova in the dark. Similar to earlier references there is a Local and Home aperture with AM/PM indication and this reference also has a subsidiary date at the 6 o’clock. The 42 mm diameter case appears bigger with two oversized case correctors with the watch having a sporty wearable appeal. The adjustable GMT hand of the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time is the perfect tool for those on the go. Since the golden age of travel, Patek Philippe has demonstrated a keen awareness to design and technology and this reference is the 21st-century travel watch.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 5524G-001
A very fine and attractive 18k white gold dual-time wristwatch with date, certificate of origin and presentation box

Circa 2015
42mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$280,000 - 400,000 
€31,600-45,100
$35,900-51,300

Sold for HK$325,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: EIGHT

Hong Kong Auction 28 May 2019