Year: Circa 2017
Reference No: 5522A-001
Movement No: 7’092’575
Case No: 6’208’910
Model Name: Calatrava Pilot
Material: Stainless steel
Calibre: Automatic, cal. 324 S, 29 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Leather
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle
Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated October 3rd, 2017, hang tag, leather envelope and product literature.

In 2012, Patek Philippe launched an extraordinary world tour exhibition displaying some of their finest timepieces, starting in Dubai with the inaugural “Watch Art Grand Exhibition”. This would be followed by Munich in 2013 with “Grand Exhibition KunstWerkUhr”, London in 2015 held at the prestigious Saatchi Gallery, and then, “The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition 2017” held in the heart of New York City. These exhibitions were a massive success, and a wonderful opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts from around the world to see some of the most extraordinary and exciting horological works of art ever produced by Patek Philippe. In celebration of the New York exhibition, Patek Philippe produced nine limited edition timepieces that were only sold in the US. They ranged from a superb minute-repeating world-time wristwatch, to this highly attractive, time-only stainless steel reference 5522A, made in just 600 examples. Referencing their past, and the iconic Calatrava wristwatch first released in 1932, the Calatrava Pilot was named for its 1930s vibe and vintage aviator-style dial aesthetic. The dial, similar to the reference 5524G Pilot’s Travel watch released in 2015, features applied 18-karat white gold Arabic numerals, and blued steel, luminous hands. The 42mm diameter case has a sapphire crystal back engraved “Patek Philippe New York 2017”, through which the automatic caliber 324 SC can be seen. The watch has a timeless and masculine appeal making it a perfect everyday timepiece. The present example is in excellent overall condition with very light signs of wear. It is offered complete with its Certificate of Origin dated 2017.