Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph Ref. 5924G-001, a masterpiece of horological engineering that combines elegance, functionality, and a touch of vintage charm. This exceptional timepiece is part of Patek Philippe’s renowned Calatrava Pilot collection, inspired by the brand’s aviator watches from the 1930s. With its unique design and impressive complications, the Ref. 5924G-001 stands as a true testament to Patek Philippe’s commitment to excellence.
The Ref. 5924G-001 features a striking blue-gray sunburst dial that exudes sophistication and a sense of adventure. The dial is adorned with luminescent Arabic numerals and baton hour markers, ensuring optimal legibility even in low-light conditions. The dauphine-style hands, also coated with luminescent material, glide gracefully across the dial, providing precise timekeeping.
One of the highlights of this timepiece is the Travel Time function, which allows the wearer to easily keep track of two different time zones. The two hour hands, distinguished by their skeletonized design, can be independently adjusted using the two pushers on the left side of the case. This practical feature is particularly useful for frequent travelers and globetrotters who need to keep track of time in different parts of the world.
Encased in 18k white gold, the 42mm case of the Ref. 5924G-001 exhibits a robust yet refined presence on the wrist. Its sporty aesthetics are enhanced by the grained navy blue calfskin strap, exuding a sense of adventure and complementing the dial perfectly. The strap is not only comfortable to wear but also adds a touch of vintage charm to the overall design. The watch is completed with a white gold tang buckle, ensuring a secure and stylish fit.
Powering this remarkable timepiece is the caliber CH 28-520 C FUS, an automatic movement known for its precision and reliability. The movement is equipped with a flyback chronograph function, allowing for convenient timing of events. It boasts a power reserve of approximately 45 to 55 hours, ensuring consistent and accurate timekeeping over an extended period.
As with all Patek Philippe watches, the Ref. 5924G-001 exemplifies the brand’s commitment to superior craftsmanship and attention to detail. The watch features sapphire crystal on both the front and back, providing a clear view of the intricate movement and meticulous finishing. With a water resistance of up to 30 meters, this timepiece is suitable for everyday wear, combining style and functionality seamlessly.
The 42mm diameter circular case, curved lugs, and stepped flat bezel, are polished. The dial is sunray blue lacquer with applied luminous white Arabic numeral hour markers around a white perimeter 60-minute scale. There are twin luminous “local and home” pips at 9 and 3 o’clock, and it has blued broad white luminous “syringe”-style hour and minute hands with a skeletonized luminous 2nd time zone hand. It has two large recessed circular subsidiary dials with blue Arabic numerals and luminous indicator hands, including a constant small running second register at 6 o’clock, and a radial date dial is at 12 o’clock.
This Patek Philippe Ca latrava Pilot Travel Time Chronograph 5924G-001 has a mechanized automatic self-winding Patek Philippe caliber CH 28-520 C FUS column wheel chronograph movement, measuring two time zones with a flyback chronograph. It’s rhodium plated with perlage, the Patek Seal, and Cotes de Geneve embellishment. It’s constructed with 34 jewels, an anti-shock system, a monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, iosochronism and six positions, and it has 370 components while the mechanism oscillates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz). Reference No. 5924G-001
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