$10,235
"Aquanaute - Nautilus" Patek Philippe, Genève, "Nautilus,” No. 3023842, case No. 4033954, Ref. 5060A. Made circa 1997, sold on March 24, 1998. Fine, "carré galbé,” center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman’s wristwatch with date and and a stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box, extra straps and certificate. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal. Anthracite with texture repeating the bracelet decoration, applied steel Arabic numerals and large outer luminous indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. Cal. 330 SC, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 42 mm. Thickness 9 mm. Notes Ref. 5060A was featured initially as a “Nautilus” in Patek Philippe’s catalogue and advertisements. The name was changed to “Aquanaut” as the line was extended with more models.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-09-28
