Patek Philippe 5524G-001

Pilot's Calatrava Travel Time

Thursday, 31 August 2017

When the 5524G launched, opinions split cleanly: too casual for a Calatrava, too dressy for a pilot watch, too large for both. None of that mattered. The white gold original with blue dial established a new family within Patek's catalogue, and owning the first execution means owning the moment the conversation started.

Collector's Note

The 5524G was polarizing when it launched — too sporty for Calatrava purists, too dressy for sports collectors. That's exactly why owning the first-series white gold matters. It shows the collector formed their own view rather than following consensus.

Watch

White Gold case.
Water-resistant to 60m.
Size/Height: Ø42mm / 10.78mm
Blue Varnished dial.
Vintage Brown Calf leather strap.

Movement

Self-winding Caliber 324 S C FUS.
Local time and home time, Sweep seconds hand.
Dimensions/Height: Ø31mm / 4.9mm
Parts/Bridges/Jewels: 294 / - / 29
Power Reserve: 35 - 45 hours
Semi-oscillations/hour: 28800 (4Hz)

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