Patek Philippe Aquanaut
Reference 5168G
Circa 2022
18kt White Gold
Case Size: 42.2mm
Dial: Blue embossed dial, black gradated, gold applied numerals with luminescent coating
Strap: “Tropical” composite strap, midnight blue. Aquanaut fold-over clasp
Condition: Unpolished, Mint Condition
Complete: Box and Papers
Paying tribute to the 20th anniversary of the Aquanaut launched in 1997, the men’s model is now available in the new 42.2-millimeter “Jumbo” format. It features an embossed dial subtly gradated from black to night blue. Decidedly masculine looks for this incarnation of casually elegant chic framed by a delicately satin-finished bezel. The white-gold case is water resistant to 30 m and protects the self-winding caliber 26‑330 S C movement.
Inspired by the Patek Philippe Nautilus, which was the brand's first ever stainless steel luxury sports watch launched in the 1970's, the Patek Philippe Aquanaut timepiece was later designed in the late 90's. Collectors refer to it as a stealth sports watch, low key, but the sportiest ever watch offered by Patek and highly coveted.