188 Patek Philippe A fine and attractive, Aquanaut, automatic wristwatch in steel, with Certificate of origin and box, reference 5060A.
Estimate: € 30.000 – 60.000
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| model | Aquanaut |
|---|---|
| year | 1998 |
| reference | 5060A-001 |
| case material | Stainless steel |
| case number | 4'034'060 |
| bracelet material | Rubber strap |
| movement type | Automatic, cal. 330 SC, 30 jewels |
| movement number | 3'023'970 |
| dimension | 36mm Diameter |
| signed | Case, dial and movement |
| accessories | Accompanied by Patek Philippe certificate of origin confirming the sale of the present timepiece in february 1998, leather wallet, product litterature, leather pouch, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. |
When Patek Philippe introduced the reference 5060A in 1997, it marked a bold departure from the standards. For a manufacture so steeped in tradition, the Aquanaut signaled a daring reinvention and the birth of a new design language. Though it shares a visual kinship with the Nautilus, the Aquanaut represented a statement. Its youthful aesthetic, underscored by the now-iconic “tropical” rubber strap and grenade-patterned dial, set it apart as a contemporary icon. The stainless steel case, at 36mm, featured a screw-down crown and caseback, enabling a robust 120-meter water resistance—underscoring its utilitarian essence. The reference 5060A introduced a generation of collectors to a new dimension of Patek Philippe: modern, sporty, and effortlessly refined. Offered here in excellent condition and accompanied by its full set of accessories, including Certificate of Origin dated February 1998, leather wallet, literature, pouch, and presentation box, this watch stands as a seminal piece in the evolution of modern horology.
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