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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5065
Aquanaut
An iconic and very sought-after stainless steel automatic wristwatch with center seconds and date
- Estimate
- CHF15,000 - 30,000€15,900 - 31,900$16,700 - 33,400
CHF40,640
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1999
- Reference No
- 5065
- Movement No
- 3'009'421
- Case No
- 4'047'086
- Model Name
- Aquanaut
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 315/190, 30 jewels, stamped with the Geneva Seal
- Bracelet/Strap
- Patek Philippe rubber strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Patek Philippe double deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 38mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, clasp and strap signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1999 and its subsequent sale on February 2nd, 1999.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- The Patek Philippe Aquanaut reference 5065A, introduced in 1997, made waves as one of the earliest and most iconic references within the Aquanaut collection. It masterfully blends Patek Philippe's renowned savoir-faire and timeless elegance with a fresh, contemporary design, marking the brand's first deliberate effort to captivate a younger audience with modern tastes.
- With its versatile 38mm case, the 5065A is a true chameleon on the wrist, effortlessly adapting to different styles and occasions. Its unisex appeal, paired with the iconic embossed dial and innovative tropical rubber strap, makes it a standout piece within the Aquanaut family. The mesmerizing grid pattern, luminous markers, and rugged stainless steel construction evoke a spirit of adventure, while the sapphire caseback reveals the self-winding caliber 315 SC—a mechanical marvel of precision and reliability.
- The 5065A embodies the spirit of exploration and modern sophistication, redefining luxury for a new generation. Today, it remains a highly coveted piece, cherished not just for its rarity but for the timeless passion it represents.
- With its versatile 38mm case, the 5065A is a true chameleon on the wrist, effortlessly adapting to different styles and occasions. Its unisex appeal, paired with the iconic embossed dial and innovative tropical rubber strap, makes it a standout piece within the Aquanaut family. The mesmerizing grid pattern, luminous markers, and rugged stainless steel construction evoke a spirit of adventure, while the sapphire caseback reveals the self-winding caliber 315 SC—a mechanical marvel of precision and reliability.
- The 5065A embodies the spirit of exploration and modern sophistication, redefining luxury for a new generation. Today, it remains a highly coveted piece, cherished not just for its rarity but for the timeless passion it represents.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since 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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