ABOUT THE WATCH

Patek Philippe reinvented an aspect of itself with the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time. When the company introduced the first model in white gold in 2015, it was met with great excitement. Against the backdrop of the Nautilus and Aquanaut collections, the 5524 was a unique specimen that differed from the highly desirable sporty models.

A traditional brand like Patek Philippe, known primarily for its focus on classical designs, found inspiration from its rich history without creating something entirely new. The Calatrava Pilot Travel Time drafts its lineages from a lesser-known part of the company’s past – its own pilots’ watches. The Ref. 5524R recalls the design of vintage Patek Philippe pilots’ watches from the 1930s with its militant luminescent numerals and hands.