Lot Essay
Offered in 'like new' overall condition and with the full set of accessories, the present timepiece represents a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire the avidly coveted and almost impossible to obtain on the open market, reference 5968R-001.
Reference 5968R
Described by Patek Philippe as 'reasserting the contemporary casual chic of the Aquanaut Flyback Chronograph'. It features hours, minutes, date, chronograph flyback and 60-minute register. The 42.2 mm. case, water-resistant to 30 metres, houses the 35 jewel automatic caliber CH 28-520 C movement which has a power reserve of 45-55 hours, the movement is visible through the sapphire crystal case back. The sunburst brown dial colour is embossed with the ‘Aquanaut’ pattern and has pink gold applied luminous numerals. The watch is complemented by the elegant brown matching composite strap secured by the patented fold-over clasp secured by four independent catches.
Reference 5968R
Described by Patek Philippe as 'reasserting the contemporary casual chic of the Aquanaut Flyback Chronograph'. It features hours, minutes, date, chronograph flyback and 60-minute register. The 42.2 mm. case, water-resistant to 30 metres, houses the 35 jewel automatic caliber CH 28-520 C movement which has a power reserve of 45-55 hours, the movement is visible through the sapphire crystal case back. The sunburst brown dial colour is embossed with the ‘Aquanaut’ pattern and has pink gold applied luminous numerals. The watch is complemented by the elegant brown matching composite strap secured by the patented fold-over clasp secured by four independent catches.