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Lot Essay
The present ref. 5524G is one of the exceedingly few examples of this model to appear at public auction to date. Consigned by the original owner and still factory sealed, it is offered in pristine unworn condition and with the full set of accessories.
In 1884, the International Meridian Conference in Washington D.C. established the system of standard time and the division of the globe into 24 time zones. Ever since Patek Philippe’s engineers and watchmakers have been using their ingenuity to manufacture watches with multiple time zones that are both highly legible and easy to use.
Launched in 2015, the ref. 5524 Calatrava Pilot Travel Time pays tribute to the courageous pioneers of aeronautics, recalls milestones in aviation, and touches upon the fact that the celebrated manufacturer also contributed to the conquest of the skies. The masculine model features a second time zone and date display with local time, reflecting Patek Philippe’s tradition in aviator’s watches.
In 1884, the International Meridian Conference in Washington D.C. established the system of standard time and the division of the globe into 24 time zones. Ever since Patek Philippe’s engineers and watchmakers have been using their ingenuity to manufacture watches with multiple time zones that are both highly legible and easy to use.
Launched in 2015, the ref. 5524 Calatrava Pilot Travel Time pays tribute to the courageous pioneers of aeronautics, recalls milestones in aviation, and touches upon the fact that the celebrated manufacturer also contributed to the conquest of the skies. The masculine model features a second time zone and date display with local time, reflecting Patek Philippe’s tradition in aviator’s watches.