Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX Hong Kong Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2006
    Reference No: 5065A-001
    Movement No: 3’401’899
    Case No: 4’302’602
    Model Name: Aquanaut
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 315 SC Aig 1, 29 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Rubber
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 38mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Zong Chong Watch Co., Ltd, Taiwan dated 5th January 2006, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Debuted in 1997, the Patek Philippe Aquanaut provided collectors with an alternative to the Nautilus, showcasing an elevated sporty aesthetic. Initially produced as a limited series of 1,000 pieces, the Aquanaut reference 5060 featured a similar case design to its elder sibling, but with a smaller 36mm diameter. This model quickly became popular among both young and seasoned enthusiasts, leading to the creation of the standard-issued ref. 5065.

    Known as the “Jumbo” due to its larger dimensions of 38mm, the ref. 5065 inherited the distinct design DNA from the ref. 5060 while also introducing a transparent sapphire caseback, allowing the wearer to admire the exquisite architecture of the caliber 315 SC.

    The present fresh-to-the-market example is a rare full set from circa 2006, retains its Certificate of Origin and comes complete with its original presentation box and accessories, making it a remarkable find for collectors.

  • 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. 5065A-001
A rare and well-preserved stainless steel wristwatch with center seconds, date, Certificate of Origin and presentation box

Circa 2006
38mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$160,000 - 320,000 
€18,700-37,500
$20,500-41,000

Sold for HK$355,600

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX

Hong Kong Auction 23 - 24 November 2024