$8,625
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, “Aquanaut”, Ref. 5066A. Production of this reference started in 1997. Fine, “carré galbé”, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant down to 12atm, stainless steel gentleman’s wristwatch with date, black composite “Tropical” bracelet and stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, protection for the crown, sapphire crystal. “Army” semi-shining black composite repeating the bracelet decoration, with tritium-coated indexes and applied Arabic numerals, aperture for the date. “Bâton” tritium-coated hands. Cal. 330/194, stamped with Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, “fausses côtes” decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung balance-spring. 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Notes Ref 5066 A - Aquanaut. Limited edition of 1000 examples, in stainless steel, made in 1997.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-03-13