{"product_id":"patek-philippe-aquanaut-as09316","title":"Patek Philippe Aquanaut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aquanaut may be one of the most important \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003emodern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e luxury sport watches on the market. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reference 5060J, launched in 1996 for the 20th anniversary of the Nautilus, was a kind of transitional watch. The case borrowed features from the Nautilus but did away with the case “ears” and adding visible lugs, this short-run yellow gold model provided the basis for the Reference 5060A - the first steel model - in 1997, which was also the first time the Aquanaut name was used. This model would go on to form the basis of a full collection of luxury sports watches that provide the entry point into the Patek Philippe catalog to this day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis early example, a Reference 5065A-1A, dates to 1999 and features a 38mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, an anthracite textured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehobnail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e dial with tritium indices and handset that have patinated beautifully to a light creamy 'pumpki'n hue. Powered by Patek's Calibre 315 SC automatic movement with date function at 3 o’clock, it comes outfitted with its uncommonly-seen rare multi-link stainless steel bracelet with a signed hidden deployant clasp. It will also include a genuine Patek Philippe rubber strap with steel deployant buckle (not pictured), if you've gotta wear it the way they are most commonly seen! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis piece remains in excellent condition throughout and offers a svelte alternative to its younger, larger siblings from subsequent iterations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you’ve been on the hunt for a luxury sports watch that offers brand pedigree,  a design that will surely last for generations, a smidge of patina \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eyou \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehave an affinity for steel bracelets, then look no further. You've found the perfect neo-vintage Aquanaut!\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Patek Philippe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40373783953495,"sku":"40930326","price":42850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09316_40930326_PATEKPHILLIPE_AQUANAUT_5065-1A-4.jpg?v=1701120879","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/patek-philippe-aquanaut-as09316","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}