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Auction 13 March 2024 - Basel Watch Auction
Literature:
A similar example of reference 5065 is described and illustrated in Patek Philippe Steel Watches by John Goldberger, 2010 edition, pp. 414-415.
The first Aquanaut reference 5065 was launched in 1997 and discontinued from production in 2006. As a variant of the famous Nautilus designed by Gerald Genta in 1976, it is now a big market share in the family of sports watches at Patek Philippe, it was thaw the first model to bear a strap made of high-tech composite.
Patek Philippe
Model “Aquanaut”
Ref. 5065 A, No. 3257373 / 4278317
Circa 2005
A stainless automatic wristwatch with
sweep centre seconds
Case: cushion shape with transparent
screw down case back, reference and case
numbers, signed
Dial: black with luminous hands and
indexes, sweep centre seconds, date
aperture, signed
Movement: automatic, stamped with the
Geneva Seal, nickel finished, calibre
315/190, balance spring and lever
escapement, signed
Clasp/Buckle: black rubber bracelet with
stainless steel deployant clasp, signed
Dimensions: 38 mm
Bracelet length: 16 cm
Accessories: Patek Philippe service
pouch.
CHF 15'000 – 25'000
Sold forCHF 28'470
Literature:
A similar example of reference 5065 is described and illustrated in Patek Philippe Steel Watches by John Goldberger, 2010 edition, pp. 414-415.
The first Aquanaut reference 5065 was launched in 1997 and discontinued from production in 2006. As a variant of the famous Nautilus designed by Gerald Genta in 1976, it is now a big market share in the family of sports watches at Patek Philippe, it was thaw the first model to bear a strap made of high-tech composite.