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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2015
    Reference No: 5990/1A-001
    Movement No: 5’877’668
    Case No: 6’037’345
    Model Name: Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. CH 28-520 C FUS, 34 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 210mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 40.5mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 29 September 2015, instruction manual, product literature, hang tag, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Patek Philippe Nautilus has cemented itself as horology’s preeminent sports watch icon, evolving over the years to incorporate highly coveted complications. Launched in 2014, the dual-time flyback chronograph ref. 5990/1A succeeded its venerable ref. 5980/1A predecessor.

    Powered by the cal. CH 28-520 C FUS, it ingeniously integrates the dual-time functionality of the Aquanaut Travel Time ref. 5164/A with an automatic flyback chronograph. The case design mirrors the lines of the ref. 5980/A, with seamlessly integrated dual time zone pushers on the “ear” sides, providing an uncluttered view that complements the Nautilus’ iconic silhouette.

    This particular example has the subtly elegant gray dial that was discontinued in 2022, superseded by a blue dial iteration. Arguably Patek Philippe’s most practical and sporty model to date, this fresh-to-the-market, well-preserved Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph from circa 2015 is the 36th example to have surfaced and is accompanied by its Certificate of Origin and presentation box. A superbly maintained example of one of Patek Philippe's most revered contemporary references, it would crown any discerning collection.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 5990/1A-001
A rare and attractive stainless steel dual-time flyback chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, date, day and night indication, Certificate of Origin and presentation box

Circa 2015
40.5mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$400,000 - 800,000 
€48,400-96,900
$51,300-103,000

Sold for HK$825,500

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII

Hong Kong Auction 24-25 November 2023