The Patek Philippe Aquanaut ref. 5060, initially released in 1997 was the first wristwatch from the brand to be fitted with a rubber strap. The well-received model was first released as a limited edition of 1,000 pieces to commemorate the renowned Nautilus' 20th anniversary. The timepiece directly takes its inspiration from the Nautilus. Later examples were fitted with sapphire casebacks proudly showcasing the durable self-winding caliber with straight line lever escapement and a solid gold rotor, which was the same as early instances of the reference from the late 1990s.

The current model, reference 5066 was released after the original version. It is one of a very small number made for the Japanese market. Its blue dial, which features applied Arabic numbers and large illuminating accents, has a very modern and whimsical appearance. As observed from the service seal the watch is offered in excellent overall condition of both case and dial. Given the small amount of production of "Japan Edition" that are known to exist on the open market, it's safe to say that this is a rare opportunity to add one of the most unusual and charismatic Aquanaut models in one's collection. Additionally, this present example of Aquanaut comes with an extensive selection of Japanese documents, registered guarantee cards confirming its service and original Certificate of Origin. It is service sealed.