This lot is presented with Patek Philippe extracts from the archives (certificate) & travel case.
Automatic Movement, movement no. 315-293, base calibre. 315-293, 29 jewels, 212 components. Power reserve: min. 35 hours – max. 45 hours. STEEL case with black embossed dial, Arabic numerals indicating hour of the day, date aperture at 3 o’clock position. “Tropical“ composite black strap. Winding rotor: 21K gold central rotor. Balance: Gyromax®. Semi-oscillation/hour: 28 800 (4 Hz). Balance spring: Spiromax®. Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal. Stainless steel fold-over clasp. Dial, movement and strap signed, crown & clasp branded with logo. When launched in 1997, the Aquanaut created a sensation. It was young, modern and unexpected. Its case was a rounded octagon, inspired by that of the Nautilus. And it sported a “tropical” strap, made of a new composite material ultra-resistant to wear, salt water and uv radiation.