Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: Circa 2017 Reference No: 5167A-001 Movement No: 7’113’111 Case No: 6’226’295 Model Name: Aquanaut Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic, cal. 324 S C, 29 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Rubber Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp Dimensions: 40mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped The Hour Glass (HK) Limited dated 25th November 2017, instruction manual, product literature, hang tag, leather folio, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.
Catalogue Essay
For the Aquanaut’s 10th anniversary, Patek Philippe again surprised watch connoisseurs and collectors around the world by introducing the reference 5167 which featured numerous upgrades. Improvements incorporated in the reference 5167 included 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. In contrast to the reference 5165, this model featured a larger case, further highlighting the robust look of the watch.
Regarded by collectors as one of the most collectible stainless steel models by Patek Philippe, the ref. 5167A-001 remains today as one of the most sought-after references in the market due to its timeless, robust and sporty appeal. Previously unknown the present timepiece is the 62nd example of the reference to be publicly identified.
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.