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Baselworld 2018: Patek Philippe Debuts new Rose Gold 5524R Pilot Calatrava on Instagram

Patek Philippe is finally on Instagram with a series of 12 posts which introduce Patek Philippe’s newest Baselworld 2018 novelty – new Rose Gold Calatrava Pilot Travel Time watches in men’s and women’s proportions.

Mar 20, 2018 | By Jonathan Ho
Patek's First Instagram Posts introduce His and Hers' Calatrava Pilot Travel Time

Patek’s First Instagram Posts introduce His and Hers’ Calatrava Pilot Travel Time

For Baselworld 2018 Patek Philippe is finally on Instagram in an official capacity. Kickstarting their first official foray into social media is a series of 12 posts which introduce Patek Philippe’s newest Baselworld 2018 novelty – two new Rose Gold 5524R Calatrava Pilot Travel Time watches in men’s and women’s proportions.

Baselworld 2018: Patek Philippe Debuts new Rose Gold 5524R Pilot Calatrava on Instagram

The Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time initially debuted in a cloud of artistic controversy in 2015 when industry insiders, used to the classicism of the Calatrava collection, were taken aback by the post-modernist aesthetic causing some to level accusations that it was similar to a Zenith pilot (the numerals mostly). However, the Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time was able to rise above the snarkiness of instagram critics like ShameOnWrist, soon cultivating a following. The Baselworld 2018 Patek Philippe ref. 5524R Calatrava Pilot Travel Time is essentially essentially a rose gold edition of the original Pilot launched in white gold.

Baselworld 2018 introduces a lady's version ref. 7234R Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time in smaller 37.5mm diameter

Baselworld 2018 introduces a lady’s version ref. 7234R Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time in smaller 37.5mm diameter

Of greater importance, the new rose gold 5524R Calatrava Pilot Travel Time comes paired with a lady’s version ref. 7234R Pilot Travel Time in smaller 37.5mm diameter. This new Baselworld 2017 Patek Philippe novelty also marks a first for the brand in that the new re. 7234R Calatrava Pilot is a the first self-winding travel time watch for women.

For the mechanically inclined, the 37.5mm women’s Calatrava Pilot Travel Time shares the same automatic cal. 324 S C FUS as the men’s 42mm ref. 5524R Calatrava Pilot Travel Time. The new Baselworld 2018 Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time shows two-time zones with an innovative day/night indication (dot apertures with white or dark blue indicators) for home and local time.

Be sure to follow the last independent, family-owned Genevan watch manufacturer on instagram @patekphilippe and show your affection with #PatekTime. Patek Philippe was one of the last few holdouts to join instagram. At press time, @patekphilippe had already gather 23.9k followers.

 
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