Patek PhilippeAquanaut

KEY FACTS

• An unworn example of Patek Philippe’s 20th-anniversary Aquanaut in white gold
• A one-owner example purchased new by the vendor from an authorised dealer
• Presented with its display box, outer box, certificate of origin, booklets, and leather folder
• ‘AA’ for condition by the vendor who advises the watch is unworn
• The vendor also advises that the watch was recently serviced by Patek Philippe in January 2023 and is covered by their International Warranty for two years

FUNCTIONS

• Hours, minutes, seconds, and date
• Powered by the calibre 324 SC (Patek Philippe seal)
• ​Automatic winding with a 45-hour of power reserve
• Water resistant to 120m

SUMMARY

In 2017, Patek Philippe celebrated the 20th anniversary of its popular Aquanaut line by launching the ref. 5168G. Maintaining the model’s distinctive look, it introduced a more substantial 42.2mm case in 18K white gold, giving the watch increased wrist presence and a more contemporary look and feel. For the first time on an Aquanaut, the dial is presented in a dark blue hue that takes on different tones depending on how the light runs across it. The distinctive geosphere engraving is carried over from previous references, adding further visual interest in combination with lume-filled white gold Arabic numerals and hands. The attached rubber composite strap personifies the Aquanaut’s sporty nature and is paired with a white gold double deployant clasp engraved with the Calatrava Cross.

On the watch’s underside, an exhibition case back displays the calibre 324 SC. This automatic movement is elaborately decorated with a 21K yellow gold rotor and stamped with the Patek Philippe Seal. Timekeeping is regulated to -3/+2 seconds per day.

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