PATEK PHILIPPE

A fine, rare and sought-after stainless steel flyback chronograph wristwatch with small seconds, date, Certificate of Origin and presentation box

百達翡麗，型號5968A-001，極度精細罕有，精鋼自動飛返計時腕錶，備小秒針、 日期顯示，約2021年製。附原裝證書、錶盒、配件

Manufacturer Patek Philippe

Year Circa 2021

Reference No. 5968A-001

Movement No. 7’350’031

Case No. 6’440’250

Model Name Aquanaut Chronograph

Material Stainless steel

Calibre Automatic, cal. CH 28-520 C, 32 jewels Bracelet/Strap Rubber

Clasp/Buckle Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp

Dimensions 42.2mm diameter

Signed Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate

HKD 450,000-900,000

USD 57,700-115,000

Accessories

Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Tamson International Company LTD, Hanoi, Vietnam dated 6th April 2021, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, setting pin, additional rubber strap, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

The introduction of the Aquanaut shifted the overall perception of the company from extremely high-end and targeted to “old school” collectors, to a more contemporary, all-round brand, which is of course focused on unparalleled watchmaking, but which also has more casual proposals.

Introduced at Baselworld 2018, Patek Philippe released their first ever Aquanaut model featuring a flyback chronograph complication equipped with a date. While the case and elements of the timepiece is distinctively familiar, it is perhaps the play of colours for the specific reference that has generated a tremendously positive reception for the reference and hence propelling it to one of the hottest models in the Patek Philippe line up today. Featuring a sunburst gunmetal grey dial with vibrant orange accents matched with a bright orange chronographic hand, the appeal is certainly young and energetic, perfect for any sporty occasions.

The present example Patek Philippe Aquanaut ref. 5968A-001 from circa 2021 is offered in excellent overall condition with very minimal signs of use and wear. Complete with its full set of accessories, it is currently fitted on an uncut Patek Philippe rubber strap and an additional black rubber strap. Previously unknown, this fresh-to-the-market timepiece is the 10th example to appear at auction.