MARKET WATCH

PATEK PHILIPPE 5524R-001 IN ROSE GOLD A key event at this year’s Baselworld watch fair was the surprising use of Patek Philippe’s Instagram account. The brand launched both its first self-winding travel watch for ladies and the new 5524 Calatrava Pilot Travel Time on social media – the times are changing even for traditional brands. First released in 2015 in white gold with blue dial, this 42mm edition comes in a warm rose-gold case and brown sunburst dial with black gradation. ZENITH PILOT TYPE 20 EXTRA SPECIAL IN Inspired by its own archive, Zenith presented its bronze Heritage Pilot Extra Special Chrono in 2017. This year, it has followed up with a 40mm all-blue iteration with fluted crown. A dusty matt-blue face with SuperLuminova Arabic numerals is matched by a blue leather oily nubuck strap with contrasting stitching and protective rubber lining for comfort. Fitted with Zenith’s El Primero 4069 Calibre, the Zenith Pilot has a power reserve of 50 hours. IWC BIG PILOT’S WATCH ANNUAL CALENDAR Released to celebrate IWC’s anniversary and limited to 150 models, its newest addition features a large, 46.2mm stainless steel case, blue lacquer-finish dial and rhodium-plated hands. Fitted with an exhibition caseback displaying movement and the Jubilee medallion inlaid rotor, the watch also boasts an annual calendar complication. Keeping track of month, date and day of the week in US-format, it requires one annual adjustment each February.