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Patek Philippe

Ref. 5066/1A-001

Aquanaut

A fine and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with date, center seconds, bracelet, Certificate of Origin and presentation box

HK$160,000 - 320,000
€17,400 - 34,700
$20,500 - 41,000
(4 bids)
HK$180,000
Lot Details
Patek Philippe
Circa 1999
5066/1A-001
3’027’032
4’048’441
Aquanaut
Stainless steel
Automatic, cal. 330 SC, 30 jewels
Stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 185mm
Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp
36mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Cortina Watch Centre, Singapore, additional rubber strap with stainless steel deployant clasp, instruction manual, product literature, travel pouch, leather folio, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
- The Patek Philippe Aquanaut ref. 5060 debuted in 1997 and was notable for being the brand’s first model offered on a rubber strap. Originally released as a limited series of just 1,000 pieces, the ref. 5060 took many design cues from its predecessor, the Nautilus.

- The present Aquanaut ref. 5066 is a direct evolution of that model, retaining the distinctive rounded-octagonal bezel and featuring a precisely crafted 36 mm three-piece case that is water-resistant thanks to a screw‑down caseback.

- The principal upgrade is a sapphire crystal caseback, which reveals the beautifully finished self-winding cal. 330 SC.

- Radiating a classic, vintage-inspired charm, the luminous material has also aged to a nice natural patina, which makes this watch a highly desirable addition to any collection. Fresh to the market, it is offered with its Certificate of Origin, presentation box, and an additional sealed rubber strap that can be fitted as desired.

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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