Patek Philippe - The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII Geneva Saturday, May 13, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 2019
    Reference No: 5168G-010
    Movement No: 7'272'664
    Case No: 6'363'226
    Model Name: Aquanaut
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 324 S C, 29 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Rubber
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 42.2mm Width
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated October 26, 2019, product literature, wallet, presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Aquanaut reference 5168G was launched originally in 2017 in celebration of the model's 20th anniversary and came not only with an updated case size of 42.2mm, but also with a new white gold case adding an extra layer of stealth luxury appeal.

    The reference 5168 with khaki dial was presented in 2019 and immediately became unobtainable with waiting lists dragging on into multiple years. It exudes understated chic and can be worn equally in a casual setting and a more formal event. The dial is particularly striking and eye-catching, matching perfectly with the strap.

    The present 5168G is in overall excellent condition and complete with its full set of accessories.

  • Artist Biography

    Patek Philippe

    Swiss • 1839

    Since 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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Ref. 5168G-010
A rare and attractive white gold wristwatch with center seconds, date, certificate of origin and presentation box

2019
42.2mm Width
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
CHF60,000 - 120,000 
€62,500-125,000
$68,500-137,000

Sold for CHF82,550

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII

Geneva Auction 13 - 14 May 2023