Unlike traditional dress watches, the 5524R bridges the gap between pilot functionality and luxury elegance. Its gradient brown dial, luminous Arabic numerals, and dual-time function make it a rare mix of heritage design and practical complication – built for those who want a trusted travel companion wrapped in luxury.

Presents itself in mint condition with little to no signs of wear. The brown sunburst dial fades to black at the edges, carrying Arabic numerals and twin hour hands that track home and local time, with a circular date window placed at 6 o’clock for balance. Its high-polished rose-gold case houses the inner workings beneath a sapphire display back, while the black alligator leather strap ties the look together with classic texture and sophistication.

Functions include hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT, and day/night indicators. The hour and minute hands are adjusted using the pull-out crown on the right side of the watch, while the screw-down pushers on the left side allow for easy adjustment of the local hour hand. For quick date changes, the recessed button at 6 o’clock on the bottom of the case provides an efficient way to make adjustments. It also features luminous Arabic hour markers and hands ensure clear visibility, even in low light conditions

Comes as a full set, double-boxed, including the watch pillow, a Patek folio with Certificate of Origin, Patek pamphlets, and Calatrava Travel Time manual.

The travel time function provides genuine utility for modern international travelers, making this more than just a luxury ornament – it’s a functional tool for global professionals. The only pilot-style watch in Patek Philippe’s current catalog, offering collectors something completely different from traditional dress watches while maintaining the brand’s luxury standards.