Case size: 36 mm
Material: steel
Movement: automatic, caliber 330/194
Year: circa 1997
Crystal: sapphire crystal
Bracelet: rubber strap, folding clasp (Nautilus)
Reference number: 5060A
Serial number: 3'023'367
Case number: 4'021'835
Accompanied by: box
Wear due to age and use. Later hands.
A simple function check indicated the movement runs; accuracy, power reserve and long-term performance have not been tested and servicing may be required at the buyer’s expense. Water resistance cannot be guaranteed and should be checked by a qualified watchmaker before any exposure to water. Pictures of the movement are available upon request. No right of withdrawal applies to live auction purchases.
Provenance
Inlämnad av första ägaren, inköpt på Ole Mathiesen, Copenhagen år 1997-98
More information
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 5060A – The First Aquanaut Reference
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut was introduced in 1997 and marked a new chapter in the manufacture’s modern history. With its case featuring a rounded octagonal bezel, its embossed black-grey dial pattern, and its then unusual composite strap, the model introduced a more contemporary and relaxed form of sporty elegance than had previously been associated with the brand. According to Patek Philippe, reference 5060A was the model presented at Basel in 1997, conceived for a young generation of active people, with a simpler three-part design than the Nautilus while still ensuring water resistance to 120 metres.
The present example belongs to this first generation and is of particular interest for its early execution with a solid case back. It also retains the early folding clasp stamped “Nautilus” on the inside. Already in circa 1998, reference 5060 was succeeded by reference 5066, its sapphire-caseback successor. The first series therefore had a very short production run and has in some contexts been estimated at around only 1,000 examples.
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