Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A
Debuting in 1997, the Patek Philippe Aquanaut was released to engage with a new kind of clientele - a younger, sportier and trendier watch collector that was newly minted on the back of the dot.com stock market explosion. Released under the same premise as the Nautilus when it was released in 1976 – a trendy watch for a new clientele, the Aquanaut raised suspicions from Patek’s traditional collectors with its position as the first Patek to feature a rubber strap – something collectors saw as a cheap design option at the time. With the ref. 5167A's integrated black rubber strap and black embossed dial, this Aquanaut variant is a smart and trendy option for the collector who wants their timepiece to fly under the radar while still packing a hefty punch of horological history and an iconic design that has since become one of Patek Philippe’s most emblematic offerings. Featuring an updated embossed dial, the ref. 5167A modernises the embossed pattern on its predecessor, the ref. 5060A. By slimming its lines, the ref. 5167A's dial and the pattern on its black tropical rubber strap are seamlessly integrated. Thanks to the automatic cal. 324 S C, the ref. 5167A exhibits some truly wonderful finishing behind its sapphire crystal caseback and is able to come in at just 8.1mm thick. This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
