Patek Philippe - The Geneva Watch Auction: XX Geneva Saturday, November 9, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 2021
    Reference No: 5520P-001
    Movement No: 5'256'052
    Case No: 6'45'7600
    Model Name: Alarm Travel Time
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. AL 30‑660 S C FUS
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Patek Philippe buckle
    Dimensions: 42.2mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated October 15, 2021, portfolio photograph, product literature, setting pin, presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Launched in 2019, the Patek Philippe Alarm Travel Time was a novel concept for the manufacture and took on the design codes and aesthetics of the beloved reference 5524G. Patek Philippe’s Calatrava Pilot Travel Time took its inspiration from early 20th century air travel pioneers and the brand's early aviation watches. While originally met with a lukewarm reception - like many models that today have become icons - it has today become a design classic and a stalwart in Patek Philippe's catalog. Its even more sophisticated sibling, the reference 5520P, was released in Patek Philippe's Grand Complication catalog, meaning that the timepiece was only available to Patek Philippe's most eligible and high end clients.

    Based on the original Travel Time model, the reference 5520P was equipped with a 24-hour alarm with a hammer that strikes on a classic gong, along with the digital display of the alarm time. Moreover, the model was fitted with the newly developed caliber AL 30-660 S C FUS movement that features four patents. With four individual crowns, the reference 5520 is indeed an impressive beast, showcasing Patek Philippe's abilities in the research and development of new complications and models.

    With a black dial and luminous markers that recall the vintage Pilot watches of the second half of the century, the case is notably crafted in platinum - a noble detail fitting with the watch's sophisticated complications.

    So rare and well-guarded is this model that only three examples including the present watch have appeared at auction thus far. The present watch is preserved in excellent condition with crisp hallmarks beneath the lugs. It is furthermore accompanied by its Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated October 15, 2021, portfolio photograph, product literature, setting pin, presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Artist Biography

    Patek Philippe

    Swiss • 1839

    Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.

    Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.

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Ref. 5520P-001
A highly rare and attractive platinum dual time wristwatch with minute repeater-style alarm mechanism, certificate of origin and presentation box

2021
42.2mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
CHF80,000 - 160,000 
€85,100-170,000
$93,000-186,000

Sold for CHF203,200

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XX

Geneva Auction 9 - 10 November 2024