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975

Patek Philippe

Ref. 5066/1A-001

Aquanaut

A very fine and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with sweep center seconds, date, bracelet, certificate and box

Estimate
HK$140,000 - 250,000
€15,800 - 28,200
$17,900 - 32,100
HK$187,500
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Year
2002
Reference No
5066/1A-001
Movement No
4’152’460
Case No
3’032’202
Model Name
Aquanaut
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 330 SC, 30 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 190 mm
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp
Dimensions
36mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial and movement signed
Accessories
Further accompanied by Certificate of Origin dated 24 September 2002, product literature, additional rubber strap, additional stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp, leather wallet and fitted presentation box
Catalogue Essay
The reference 5066 was introduced in 1997 with an option of either a rubber strap or a stainless steel Aquanaut bracelet and a variation in gold. Displayed on an inconically cubed pattern black dial with luminous accents on the hour markers and hands, the watch is highly attractive. The present example is a 5066 in stainless steel presented in overall excellent condition with very minimal signs of wear and further accompanied by the full set of accessories including an additional rubber strap and clasp.

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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