Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jul 19, 2022

LOT 135

PATEK PHILIPPE
REF. 5065 / 1A-001, SELF-WINDING, LARGE-SIZE, CENTRE-SECONDS, DATE, BLACK DIAL; "AQUANAUT"; STAINLESS STEEL

EUR 35,000 - 55,000

USD 36,900 - 58,000 / HKD 290,000 - 456,000 / CHF 35,300 - 56,000

Sold: EUR 46,800

Fine and rare, stainless steel, self-winding, cushion-shaped, large-size gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with sapphire-crystal screwed case-back, black colour dial with suspended Arabic stainless steel indexes and luminescent dots, centre-seconds and date.


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva

Model "Aquanaut"

Reference 5065 / 1A-001

Year circa 1997-1998

Movement No. 3 011 720

Case No. 4 061 088

Material Stainless steel

Bracelet black rubber PP strap

Buckle stainless steel PP double folding deployant clasp

Diameter 39 mm.

Caliber 315 / 190 SC aut., “Poinçon de Genève” (Geneva Quality Hallmark or Geneva seal)

Height 45 mm.

Weight 64.7 gr. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories original fitted box, leather folder, certificate of origin, booklets

Notes

Aquanaut (references 4960, 5065 and 5066)

Ref. 5060 was launched in 1997. Limited edition of 1000 examples, produced in stainless steel.

Ref. 5064 was launched in 1998 and discontinued in 2006.

Ref. 5065 was launched in 1998 and discontinued in 2007.

Ref. 5066 was launched in 1998 and discontinued in 2006.

Ref. 5067 was launched in 2005.

Ref. 5165 (Cal. 324 SC) was launched in 2007 and celebrate the “Aquanaut” 10th anniversary.

Ref. 5167 (Cal. 324 SC) was launched in 2007 and celebrate the “Aquanaut” 10th anniversary.

Bibliography

· Patrizzi, 2010, vol. 2, pp. 294-295 (Nos. 1 215-1 222, similar watches in various metals).