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Advanced Research Aquanaut, Reference 5650 | A white gold dual time zone semi-skeletonized wristwatch with date and day and night indication, Retailed by Tiffany & Co., Circa 2017 | 百達翡麗 | Advanced Research Aquanaut 型號5650 | 白金兩地時間半鏤空腕錶,備日期及晝夜顯示,由 Tiffany & Co. 發行,約2017年製
Auction Closed
October 13, 12:47 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000,000 - 2,800,000 HKD
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Property from an Important Collection
Patek Philippe
Advanced Research Aquanaut, Reference 5650
A white gold dual time zone semi-skeletonized wristwatch with date and day and night indication, Retailed by Tiffany & Co., Circa 2017
百達翡麗
Advanced Research Aquanaut 型號5650
白金兩地時間半鏤空腕錶,備日期及晝夜顯示,由 Tiffany & Co. 發行,約2017年製
Dial: blue dégradé semi-skeletonized
Calibre: cal. 324 automatic movement, 29 jewels
Movement number: 7'027'674
Case: 18k white gold, screw down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 6'146'390
Closure: tropical Patek Philippe rubber strap and 18k white gold double folding clasp
Size: 42.5 mm width
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, setting pin, instruction manual and presentation box
附帶證書、調校筆、說明書及盒子
The Patek Philippe Advance Research Program is a representation of avante-garde watchmaking for the future as it’s goal is to ensure greater precision within mechanical watches by the application of silicon. Silicon is a metalloid which Patek Philippe refers to as Silivnar that can be used as a replacement of components for the traditional steel alloys in the movement. The advantageous of applying Silivnar in watchmaking when in comparison to the traditional steel alloys is that it is significantly harder, lighter and more corrosion resistant, furthermore it’s is exceptionally smooth therefore it does not require schedule lubricant, thus prolonging need of regular servicing.
In total there have been 5 references released by Patek Philippe from the Advanced Research Program since 2005, the reference 5250 in 2005, the reference 5350 in 2006, the reference 5450 in 2008, the reference 5550 in 2011 and finally the reference 5650 in 2017. Each released in a series of limited pieces, the present watch, the reference 5650 was the latest iteration from the collection. Made in association to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Aquanaut family, the 5650 features a Spiromax hairspring of Silivnar and furthermore features a never been seen before time zone setting mechanism shown at 9 o’clock, that reduces the subgroup from it’s conventional 37 component to 17 and while it does not require lubricant to operate.
Only a handful of these wristwatches have been offered at auction, the present watch is retailed by Tiffany & Co. and in close to new condition.