Patek Philippe’s Aquanaut was the brand’s first model produced and sold with a rubber strap. Released in 1997, the reference 5065A "Jumbo" was a limited edition watch of 1,000 timepieces, sold in both stainless steel and 18K yellow gold. The timepiece drew some design cues from the Nautilus, released 20 years earlier, however even for a casual, sporty wristwatch, significant planning and attention to detail went into its design. The embossed dial was carried forward in the brick design of both the steel bracelet and the rubber strap. Significantly more luminous material is used on the dial of the Aquanaut in comparison to the Nautilus, and the hands and indexes are consequently thicker. Both models share the vertically brushed flat bezel, though the Aquanaut has more angular corners, rather than the rounded, porthole-style corners of the Nautilus. The reference 5065 was produced from 1998 until 2006, when it was replaced by the reference 5167A.

Released for the Aquanaut’s 10th anniversary, the reference 5167A featured several upgrades to the original model, including a more pronounced pattern on the dial base, a less crowded dial, a date that supplants the three o’clock hour marker, a new strap with improved texture, as well as a more sophisticated double deployant clasp.

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 like new overall condition and accompanied by the full set of accessories, the present example is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a highly sought-after, Tiffany-signed timepiece.