Patek Philippe Calatrava 24 Hour Travel Time Watch Reference 5224R-001 Besides the date display and chronograph, the extra time zone is arguably one of the most useful features a watch can have. That said, there are many different ways to achieve the same core functionality, and each has its own list of pros and cons depending on your lifestyle and how you plan to use the watch. While most products opt for the traditional four-hand GMT layout, Patek Philippe favors the travel time approach, with two distinct hour hands on the same hour scale, rather than combining a 12-hour hand with a 24-hour hand dedicated to the reference time Pointer pairing. Historically, Patek Philippe has opted for two 12-hour hands with a day/night indicator for this function; however, as part of its new offerings at this year's Geneva Watches & Wonders Fair in 2023, Patek Philippe has redesigned this classic . The new Patek Philippe Calatrava 24-hour travel time watch has a rose gold case and a blue dial. The 5224R-001 opts for a 24-hour format to eliminate the need for a day/night indicator, and it also features a redesigned movement that offers a true travel time function without adding any extra buttons or buttons to the side of the dial case.

Inspired by the 2019 Calatrava weekly calendar ref. 5212A-001, the case of the new Patek Philippe Calatrava 24-hour display travel time ref. 5224R-001 has curved stepped lugs measuring 42mm in diameter and 9.85mm thick. However, once you factor in the way the domed sapphire crystal protrudes above the edge of the bezel, the overall thickness of the watch is 10.2mm. A smooth polished bezel surrounds the front crystal, while the back of the watch features a sapphire display case back. Apart from the signature winding crown at 3 o'clock, the case doesn't have any extra buttons, crown guards or buttons, which means the new model 5224R-001 has the classic round shape, as you might know it Expect a traditional Patek Philippe Calatrava. Water resistance of reference.

While the new Patek Philippe Calatrava 24 Hour Travel Time 5224R-001 isn't exactly a thick watch, its dial makes up the majority of its 42mm case size, which means it's more than a similar on-paper size. Even so, Jack, who took these photos during our meeting with the Patek Philippe, has a wrist only slightly larger than mine, so referee. The 5224R-001 may initially seem a bit large compared to traditional Calatrava models, but it's still not an oversized watch, and it ends up looking great on a variety of different wrists. In terms of its case shape and overall design, the new Patek Philippe Calatrava 24-hour display is a travel reference. The 5224R-001 is a fairly simple and traditional watch. However,