Aquanaut Stainless Steel

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: Patek Philippe
Model: Aquanaut "First Series"
Reference Number: 5060A-001
Movement: Automatic
Condition: Very good
Gender: Men’s
Time Period: 1997
Box: No
Papers: Extract from the Patek Philippe Archives

THE CALIBER

Caliber: 330 SC

Jewels: 29

THE CALIBER

Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Diameter: 35.5 mm (10 to 4 o'clock)
Thickness: 9 mm
Waterproof: 330 ft./ 100 m./ 10 ATM
Bezel Material: Fixed stainless steel
Glass: Sapphire Crystal
Caseback: Open
Dial: Black composite tropical patterned  
Dial Numerals: Gold applied and luminescent super-luminova coating Arabic numeral hour indices and square hour indexes and an outer track with second/minute divisions around the outer rim

THE BRACELET / STRAP

Bracelet Material: Black Tropical composite ultra-resistant to wear, saltwater, and UV radiation
Buckle: Double fold-over - butterfly
Buckle Material: Stainless steel

THE FUNCTIONS

Hours, minutes, center sweep second hand, date in an aperture at 3 o’clock, 45-hour power reserve.

FURTHER READING

Rounded octagonal-shaped case designed by Gerald Genta.
Luminescent super-luminova coating baton-shaped hour/minute hand, white stick-shaped center sweep seconds hand
Solid two-body case, flat bezel, and curved lugs are polished and brushed
Stainless steel solid screw-down case back 
Stainless steel protected screw-down Calatrava cross crown
Quickset
The automatic Calibre 330 SC movement is rhodium-plated with Côtes de Genève, circular graining, beveled steel parts and bridges, and the stamp of the Seal of the Patek Philippe quality mark. It is constructed with a straight-line lever escapement, a shock absorber mechanism, a central unidirectional 21K gold rotor, a self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, a Spiromax balance spring in Silinvar, and the patented Patek Gyromax balance that compensates for cold, heat, isochronism, and 5 positions. 
The mechanism oscillates at 28 800 vph (4 Hz).
Case, dial, and movement are all signed.
The Aquanaut model was first introduced in 1997, inspired by the Nautilus.
This first series 5060 was produced in an early limited edition of 1000 examples. It features a solid stainless steel case back rather than the more common exhibition sapphire case back. It also features a stainless steel "butterfly" deployant buckle with Nautilus engraving on the inside instead of Aquanaut.
Incomplete (no box, with an extract from the Patek Philippe archives dated 1997)

Warranty & authenticity

We stand behind the authenticity and quality of our merchandise, nothing is more important to us that a transparent transaction that makes our clients well-pleased.
Twain Time has more than 30 years of experience in buying and selling previously owned luxury goods, and quality-control is extremely important to us. Our trusted experts take the worry out of buying so that you can focus on finding your most desirable watch or jewelry.
Every item has undergone a thorough inspection by our knowledgeable technicians, ensuring full originality (unless stated otherwise) and perfect working condition to assure you get everything as expected. We know the value of security.
To provide further peace of mind, we offer a 12-month limited warranty alongside any remaining manufacturer’s warranty on all our luxury timepieces and fine jewelry from the date of purchase.
Please see our Terms & Conditions for further information.

Shipping & Returns

We offer a fully insured domestic & worldwide, express & priority delivery service. If ordering from the US, your order will be sent immediately after the reception of the funds.
The courier will depend on the value of the purchase, with all orders delivered the next business day. If ordering from outside the US, your order will be sent immediately after reception and clearance of the funds. International deliveries will depend on the choice of the courier and the destination. Our commitment does not end at delivery.
We offer a 7-day store credit/exchange to make your experience as pleasant and comfortable as possible.
Please see our Terms & Conditions for further information. We make continuous efforts to provide outstanding service. We value our clients' relationships and strive to offer the highest quality of customer service at every opportunity.