Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Aquanaut
The Aquanaut is Patek Philippe's boldest expression of sport-luxury — defined by its tropical strap, rounded octagonal case, and modern styling. Lightweight and highly wearable, it offers a distinct alternative to the Nautilus while retaining Patek's uncompromising standards of craftsmanship.
Patek Philippe Aquanaut: A Contemporary Icon
Explore Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Aquanaut Watches
The Aquanaut collection represents Patek Philippe's most contemporary take on sport-luxury. Introduced in 1997 with the reference 5060A , it was the first Patek Philippe model to feature a rubber strap — known as the "tropical" strap — and the first to offer a casual alternative to the integrated bracelet design of the Nautilus. The case design draws inspiration from the Nautilus but introduces softer curves and a more modern profile.
Key Aquanaut References
The 5167A remains one of the most widely recognized Aquanaut models, offering time-only simplicity, superb wrist comfort, and a clean black embossed dial. The 5168G elevates the format with a white gold case and rich blue dial — an oversized 42mm tribute to the 20th anniversary of the collection.
Travelers are drawn to the 5164A Travel Time , which adds a dual time complication with local and home day/night indicators, all housed in the signature Aquanaut silhouette. Collectors of early references still seek out the 5060A , the model that started it all, blending classical elements with the pioneering spirit of the late 1990s.
Materials and Design Evolution
Though originally offered only in steel, Aquanaut models are now produced in precious metals such as white gold and rose gold. Dial colors range from traditional black to striking gradients of blue and green, paired with matching tropical rubber straps . Some models are available on full bracelets. Despite these updates, all Aquanaut references retain the embossed dial pattern that has become a signature of the line.
Hands-on with the 5168G: A closer look at the white gold Aquanaut with blue dial, celebrating the collection's 20th anniversary.
How the Aquanaut Compares to the Nautilus
While both models share the rounded octagonal bezel shape and sport-luxury pedigree, the Nautilus leans more toward classical elegance with an integrated bracelet and thinner case. The Aquanaut is more youthful and versatile, with a rubber strap and bolder styling cues — ideal for collectors seeking a sport watch with modern flair.
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