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Lot Essay
THE ULTIMATE AQUANAUT – FIRST TIME SEEN AT AUCTION
One of the glories of the Champion Collection is the unprecedented number of special Patek Philippe references that have never been seen in public or at auction before. The privileged position of the owner as one of the company’s best clients gave access to some of the rarest models ever produced, ultra-exclusive references made in tiny quantities that were never available for public sale or ever featured in any Patek Philippe catalogue. Now Christie’s clients and collectors worldwide have the perhaps unrepeatable opportunity to obtain some of the most incredible and previously unseen Patek Philippe watches of recent times
The present white gold Aquanaut is one such watch. The first example of its type ever to be offered at auction, it is presented in immaculate condition and with full set of accessories. It is thought that 10 pieces were made in white gold and 10 pieces in pink gold and were given the references 5167⁄330G and 5167⁄300R respectively, the model was only available through Patek Philippe’s Geneva boutique by special invitation only and only to hand-picked clients. However, what really sets this Aquanaut apart from the others is that the 40 mm. white gold case is set with an amazing 101 baguette diamonds weighing 6.32 carats in total. Being Patek Philippe, naturally the diamonds are the best available, the best cut, colour and clarity and of course entirely set by hand.
This ultra-luxurious Aquanaut, never for sale publicly and the first time at auction cannot fail to impress by its dazzling beauty and ultimate exclusivity.
One of the glories of the Champion Collection is the unprecedented number of special Patek Philippe references that have never been seen in public or at auction before. The privileged position of the owner as one of the company’s best clients gave access to some of the rarest models ever produced, ultra-exclusive references made in tiny quantities that were never available for public sale or ever featured in any Patek Philippe catalogue. Now Christie’s clients and collectors worldwide have the perhaps unrepeatable opportunity to obtain some of the most incredible and previously unseen Patek Philippe watches of recent times
The present white gold Aquanaut is one such watch. The first example of its type ever to be offered at auction, it is presented in immaculate condition and with full set of accessories. It is thought that 10 pieces were made in white gold and 10 pieces in pink gold and were given the references 5167⁄330G and 5167⁄300R respectively, the model was only available through Patek Philippe’s Geneva boutique by special invitation only and only to hand-picked clients. However, what really sets this Aquanaut apart from the others is that the 40 mm. white gold case is set with an amazing 101 baguette diamonds weighing 6.32 carats in total. Being Patek Philippe, naturally the diamonds are the best available, the best cut, colour and clarity and of course entirely set by hand.
This ultra-luxurious Aquanaut, never for sale publicly and the first time at auction cannot fail to impress by its dazzling beauty and ultimate exclusivity.