Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 2011 Reference No: 5167A-001 Movement No: 5’584’949 Case No: 4’735’556 Model Name: Aquanaut Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic, cal. 324 SC, 29 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Rubber Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp Dimensions: 40mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed Accessories: Further accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 12th May 2011 stamped Tiffany & Co., hang tag, leather folio, instruction manual, product literature, Tiffany & Co. outer packaging, outer packaging and fitted presentation box. Further delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming its date of manufacture in 2011 and its subsequent date of sale on 5th April 2011.
Catalogue Essay
Launched in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Aquanaut, Patek Philippe introduced the ref. 5167, featuring new upgrades in 2007. A new dial was fitted with a defined pattern, however less crowded, a date aperture on the 3 O’clock position, a new rubber strap with enhanced texture and durability and furthermore a newly designed deployant clasp. Launched together with the ref. 5165, the ref. 5167 featured a larger case measuring 40mm diameter to cater towards the taste of contemporary collectors.
Highly sought after in recent year, the reference can be seen as one of the hottest Patek Philippe sports model. The present example retailed by Tiffany & Co further heightens its rarity and appeal with a retailer’s signature positioned at 6 O’clock. Presented in excellent overall condition and accompanied by the full set of accessories and delivered with a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives, this present example is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a highly sought after piece at instance.
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.