Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 15, 2005

LOT 149

"Aquanaut" Patek Philippe, Genève, "Aquanaut", first series, No. 3023384, case No. 4021868, Ref. 5060A. Made in the 1990s. Fine, "carré galbé", center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date, black composite "Tropical" strap and a stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. Anthracitewith texture repeating the bracelet decoration, applied steel Arabic numerals and large outer luminous indexes,aperture for the date. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 330/194, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark,rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjustedto 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.