Patek PhilippeAquanaut

Offered by a private vendor, this 2004 Patek Philippe Aquanaut ref. 5065A-001 is presented with a box, certificate of origin, booklets, leather folder and swing tag. Also included is a spare factory rubber strap. The vendor advises the watch is in good working order and has graded it ‘A’ for condition. The images appear consistent with that assessment, showing only light visible marks across the case and bracelet.

The stainless steel case measures 38mm in diameter and was labelled a ‘jumbo’ size by Patek Philippe when it was released in 1998. In contemporary terms, its dimensions are versatile and perfect for a range of wrist sizes. Conceived as a sports watch, it features crown guards, a screw-down crown and 120m water resistance making it a watch for any occasion.

The dial has a distinctive geosphere cut emblematic of the model line and is complemented by highly contrasting luminous hour markers and applied Arabic numerals. On the watch’s underside, a sapphire case back displays the calibre 315 SC. Expertly hand-finished, the movement has Côtes de Genève across the bridges and 21K winding rotor. It’s also stamped with the Geneva Seal hallmark. The watch is paired with a factory stainless steel bracelet equipped with a double deployment clasp.

Introduced in 1997, the Aquanaut draws inspiration from its Genta-designed counterpart, the Nautilus, but maintains its own unique character. It was considered unconventional at launch, offered on a strap made of rubber - a material not traditionally associated with Switzerland’s premier watchmaker. Since then, it’s set the trend for other manufacturers to combine luxurious and contemporary materials, and the rapid rise in values illustrates its popularity with collectors. 

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