Patek Philippe Aquanuat Ref. 5066A - Tritium Dial w/ Bracelet
The first Aquanaut was officially launched in 1997 and paid tribute to its older brother, the Nautilus, by way of its overall sporting appearance, and its bezel shape — and thats about it. Gone were the porthole-style 'ears' and in with more traditional lugs — allowing for a more conventional (and versatile) wearing experience.
Being the 1990s, many of the first References utilized Tritium on their dials for a number of years, extending into the early 2000s, and they are already and will continue to age beautifully in the years to come. Neo-vintage charm at its finest!
The Aquanaut that we have here, a Reference 5066A, is a stainless steel example dating to circa the late 1990s. The 36mm case appears to be unpolished, with visible factory finishing throughout and shows normal signs of wear with light sleeve-polish. Inside, this piece retains its desirable Tritium dial with that attractive anthracite color and deep 'hobnail' pattern found only on early Aquanauts. The dial and handset are both beautifully preserved and remain in seemingly flawless condition. The indices and handset have evenly patinated to an attractive tan color and match nicely. It has a signed screw-down crown and a sapphire exhibition caseback, revealing Patek's automatic-winding movement within. This example comes fitted to its black 'hobnail'-pattern rubber strap with its correct stainless steel 'butterfly' deployant clasp. Also included is the original stainless steel bracelet with articulating links and a signed hidden clasp.
This reference is a favorite for a few of us over here at HQ, and we think, a perfect 'elevated' daily driver that can be worn by virtually anyone and on a wide variety of straps.
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