Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2016
    Reference No: 5167A-001
    Movement No: 5’987’290
    Case No: 6’136’855
    Model Name: Aquanaut
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 324 S C, 29 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Rubber
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed; dial further signed by retailer
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Tiffany & Co., San Francisco and dated 2nd September 2016, hang tag, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, fitted presentation box, outer packaging and Tiffany & Co. outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    In 2007, Patek Philippe introduced the upgraded reference 5167A to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Aquanaut. The design was reinterpreted with several modifications to meet the taste of contemporary collectors, most noticeably the case size has been enlarged to 40mm in diameter, and the dial was adjusted to a simpler design with a shallower dial embellished by slightly more curved lines to match the roundness of the beautifully finished octagonal rounded bezel. The date aperture is positioned at the 3 o’clock in place of the hour marker, making it closer to the centre of the dial. Matching perfectly with the dial, the reference 5167A also featured a new Tropical rubber strap with enhanced texture and durability, fitted with a more sophisticated double deployant clasp.

    The present reference 5167A is powered by the automatic calibre 324 SC, introduced in the early 2000s. It is fitted with a larger 21K gold centre rotor for generating greater power, and it beats at
    a frequency of 28,800 vph, with 45 hours of power reserve. Stamped with the Patek Philippe Seal,
    the movement is completed with the highest level of quality, and the delightful Patek Philippe style finishing is fully on view through the sapphire caseback.

    The present example retailed by Tiffany & Co further heightens its rarity and appeal with the retailer’s signature positioned at six o’clock. Presented in exceptional overall condition and complete with full set of original accessories, the present example is a splendid opportunity to obtain a highly sought-after Tiffany-signed timepiece.

  • 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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Property from an Important Asian Collector

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Ref. 5167A-001
A very fine and highly rare double-signed stainless steel wristwatch with center seconds, date, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, retailed by Tiffany & Co.

Circa 2016
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed; dial further signed by retailer

Estimate
HK$460,000 - 760,000 
€55,300-91,300
$59,000-97,400

Sold for HK$711,200

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024