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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5269R-001
Aquanaut
A “like-new”, fine and attractive pink gold travel time quartz wristwatch with center seconds, certificate of origin and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
• Property of the original owner
• Preserved in “like-new ” condition and offered as a complete set
• The first example of this model to appear at public auction
- Introduced in 2024, the present reference 5269R-001 marks the latest evolution of the Aquanaut collection, reinterpreting one of Patek Philippe's most celebrated travel complications in a more compact and contemporary form.
- Measuring 38.8 mm in diameter, the present timepiece occupies a distinct position within the manufacture's current production, seamlessly combining the casual elegance of the Aquanaut with a highly practical execution of the Travel Time complication.
- At 6 o'clock, a discreet day/night indication for home time is complemented by an understated applied "HOME" signature in matching rose gold.
- Offered as a complete set by the original owner, the present example marks the first appearance at auction for the reference.
- Combining versatile proportions with wearability, the present reference offers a compelling proposition for the frequent traveler.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since 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.