Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX Hong Kong Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2019
    Reference No: 5968A-001
    Movement No: 7’209’511
    Case No: 6’309’336
    Model Name: Aquanaut Chronograph
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. CH 28-520 C, 32 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Rubber
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 42.2mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Abate, Italy dated 12th February 2019, additional black rubber strap, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, setting pin, hang tag, slip case, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The introduction of the Aquanaut transformed the perception of Patek Philippe from a brand primarily associated with conservative, traditional collectors to a more contemporary and versatile label. While still focused on haute horology, Patek Philippe began offering more casual options that appeal to a broader audience.

    As the “King of Complications”, Patek Philippe unveiled its first-ever Aquanaut model featuring a sophisticated flyback chronograph at Baselworld 2018, along with a practical date function. Although the case and proportions of the timepiece are similar to its time-only counterparts, it is the vibrant play of colors in this specific reference that has garnered an overwhelmingly positive reception, propelling it to become one of the hottest models in the Patek Philippe lineup today. The iconic Aquanaut dial, accentuated with vibrant orange details and a bright orange chronograph hand, exudes a youthful and energetic appeal, making it perfect for sporty occasions.

    The present example is offered in excellent overall condition, showing minimal signs of use and wear. Complete with its full set of accessories, it also includes an additional black rubber strap for a change of style at the owner's pleasure. Consigned by the original owner, this fresh-to-the-market piece is poised to attract the most discerning collectors in the realm of sports watches.

  • 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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Property of the Original Owner

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Ref. 5968A-001
A fine, rare and sought-after stainless steel flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, Certificate of Origin, setting pin and presentation box

Circa 2019
42.2mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$480,000 - 960,000 
€56,200-112,000
$61,500-123,000

Sold for HK$889,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX

Hong Kong Auction 23 - 24 November 2024