Patek Philippe Travel Time 5134G-001 Full Set

Description

Patek Philippe Calatrava Travel Time – 18K White Gold Reference: 5134G-001 Condition: Pre-Owned – Full Set

Specifications

• Case Material: 18K White Gold

• Case Size: 37mm

• Case Thickness: Approximately 10mm

• Crystal: Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal

• Dial: Silvered-White Dial with Applied White Gold Breguet Numerals

• Hands: Blued Steel Hands with Additional Gold Travel Time Hand

• Bezel: Fixed Polished 18K White Gold

• Movement: Patek Philippe Caliber 215 PS FUS, Manual Winding

• Power Reserve: Approximately 44 Hours

• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Dual Time Zone & 24-Hour Indication

• Travel Time Adjustment: Integrated Case Pushers for Independent Hour-Hand Adjustment

• Water Resistance: Originally Rated to Approximately 30m

• Case Back: Sapphire Exhibition Case Back

• Strap: Leather Strap

• Buckle: Configuration to Be Confirmed

• Included: Full Set with Original Box & Papers

• Condition: Pre-Owned

The Patek Philippe Calatrava Travel Time Reference 5134G-001 is a remarkable example of the manufacture's ability to combine practical mechanical complications with traditional Swiss watchmaking elegance. Introduced in 2001, the reference features a beautifully proportioned 37mm 18K white gold case, a refined silvered-white dial, and distinctive applied Breguet numerals. Its understated appearance conceals a sophisticated dual-time mechanism designed specifically for international travelers.

What makes the 5134 particularly interesting is its ingenious Travel Time complication. Unlike conventional GMT watches that rely on a rotating bezel or additional subdial, the 5134 uses a second central hour hand to display another time zone. The integrated pushers on the left side of the case allow the traveler to advance or reverse the independently adjustable hour hand in one-hour increments, making time-zone changes exceptionally convenient. A 24-hour indication provides additional functionality while maintaining the dial's beautifully balanced design.

Powering the watch is the Patek Philippe Caliber 215 PS FUS, a finely finished manual-winding movement with approximately 44 hours of power reserve. Visible through the sapphire exhibition case back, the movement showcases traditional Patek Philippe finishing and the mechanical craftsmanship that has made the manufacture one of the most respected names in haute horlogerie. The manually wound architecture also contributes to the watch's elegant proportions, allowing a useful travel complication to fit comfortably within a classic dress-watch case.

Produced until approximately 2008, the 5134 represents a distinctive period in Patek Philippe's modern history, when the manufacture was expanding its range of practical complications without abandoning its traditional aesthetic. The combination of precious-metal construction, elegant Breguet numerals, manually wound movement, and independently adjustable dual-time display makes the 5134G-001 especially appealing to collectors who appreciate mechanically sophisticated yet understated timepieces.

Offered here as a Full Set, this Patek Philippe Travel Time provides an opportunity to acquire a discontinued and historically significant reference that combines the elegance of a Calatrava with one of Patek Philippe's most useful complications.

Alexanders Jewelers is located in Columbus, Ohio and has specialized in luxury watches and fine jewelry for over 20 years. We are members of Jewelers of America and the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating. Every pre-owned luxury timepiece is carefully inspected for authenticity and condition. We offer financing options and accept all major credit cards and wire transfers.