Important Watches
Important Watches
Patek Philippe
Reference 5164R-001 Aquanaut Travel Time | A pink gold dual time zone wristwatch with date and day/night indication, Circa 2018
Auction Closed
June 5, 07:33 PM GMT
Estimate
70,000 - 110,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: brown
Caliber: cal. 324 S C FUS automatic, 29 jewels
Movement number: 7'135'501
Case: 18k pink gold, screw down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 6'238'570
Closure: 18k pink gold Patek Philippe double folding clasp
Size: 40.8 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin dated May 30, 2018, leather bi-fold, operating instructions book, setting pin, hang tag, and original plastic
Launched in 1997, the Aquanaut was originally designed to appeal to a younger, more active generation. As the first Patek Philippe timepiece to feature a rubber strap—something collectors initially saw as a cheap design option—the Aquanaut faced some trepidation. However, it has since overcome this and become one of the brand’s most popular models. While maintaining its distinctive case design over the years, subsequent models have seen advancements in both size and functionality.
In 2011, Patek Philippe launched the Travel Time Aquanaut reference 5164, the first complicated Aquanaut model. The present example exudes a sporty appeal and retains the distinctive traits expected in an Aquanaut: an eye-catching cushion-shaped case and a textured dial. In addition to its characteristic dial configuration and rubber strap, the watch features dual-time and day/night indications. The mechanism was upgraded with two pushers on the left band, allowing for easy and quick adjustments to the second time zone. In 2016, they annouced the rose gold variant, such as the present example, which we are pleased to offer with its full suite of accessories.