Patek Philippe 5524R-001 is powered by the automatic Caliber 324 S C FUS, designed for dual time zone functionality with independent local time adjustment. The 42 mm rose gold case houses a brown dial with applied luminous Arabic numerals and pilot-style hands for enhanced readability. The Travel Time system includes day and night indicators for both time zones and pushers for quick time adjustment. The movement runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a power reserve of approximately 45 hours.

With its aviation-inspired design and precise dual time mechanism, the 5524R-001 delivers both functionality and strong visual presence. It is built for collectors who require dependable travel performance within a distinctive and refined case.

Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524R-001

Model: Calatrava Pilot Travel Time
Reference: 5524R-001
Collection: Complications
Case Material: 18K rose gold
Case Diameter: 42 mm
Case Thickness: 10.78 mm
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Case Back: Sapphire-crystal display back
Water Resistance: 30 m.

Dial: Brown sunburst dial with a black-gradient rim. Applied rose-gold Arabic numerals are recessed and filled with white luminescent coating. The local-time hand is a rose-gold sword-style hand with luminous coating, while the home-time hand is a skeletonized white-gold sword-style hand with white varnishing. Separate apertures provide day/night indications for local and home time.

Movement: Patek Philippe Calibre 26-330 S C FUS
Movement Type: Self-winding mechanical
Movement Diameter: 31 mm
Movement Thickness: 4.82 mm
Number of Components: 290
Number of Jewels: 29
Power Reserve: 35–45 hours
Winding Rotor: 21K gold central rotor
Balance: Gyromax®
Balance Spring: Spiromax®
Frequency: 28,800 semi-oscillations/hour (4 Hz)
Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal.

Functions: Two time zones with local and home-time indication, local and home day/night indications, date linked to local time by hand and sweep seconds.

Travel Time Mechanism: The skeletonized hour hand indicates home time, while the solid hour hand indicates local time. The patented screw-down pushers allow the local-time zone to be adjusted while preserving the home-time indication.

Strap: Vintage brown calfskin leather
Buckle: Rose-gold clevis prong buckle.

Alternative References & Configurations

The 5524 family includes several documented configurations:

* 5524G-001 — 18K white gold; blue lacquered dial; vintage brown calfskin strap; original Calibre 324 S C FUS generation.
* 5524G-010 — 18K white gold; later configuration with an updated dial/strap treatment and Calibre 26-330 S C FUS.
* 5524R-001 — 18K rose gold; brown sunburst dial with black-gradient rim; vintage brown calfskin strap; Calibre 26-330 S C FUS. Primary configuration.

Movement Generation Note

The distinction between the references is important. The original 5524G-001 belongs to the earlier 324 S C FUS movement generation, whereas the 5524R-001 is officially specified by Patek Philippe with the newer 26-330 S C FUS. The latter measures 31 mm in diameter and 4.82 mm thick, contains 290 components and 29 jewels, and provides a 35–45-hour power reserve at 4 Hz.

Reference Distinction: Ref. 5524R-001 is identified by its 18K rose-gold case, brown sunburst dial with black-gradient rim, rose-gold applied numerals, dual Travel Time hands, vintage-brown calfskin strap and rose-gold clevis-prong buckle.