Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 15, 2005

LOT 150

"Aquanaut" Patek Philippe, Genève, "Aquanaut", Ref. 5065. Fine, "carré galbé", center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date, black composite "Tropical" strap and stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down transparent case back, protected screwed-down windingcrown,sapphire crystals. D. Black composite repeating the strap decoration with tritium-coated indexes andapplied Arabic numerals, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 315/190, stamped withthe Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement,Gyromax balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 38 x 39 mm. Thickness 9 mm.