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Patek Philippe

Reference 5650 Advanced Research Aquanaut | A limited edition white gold automatic dual time wristwatch with date, and day/night indication, Circa 2017

Auction Closed

June 9, 05:37 PM GMT

Estimate

250,000 - 500,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Reference 5650 Advanced Research Aquanaut

A limited edition white gold automatic dual time wristwatch with date, and day/night indication, Circa 2017

Dial: blue semi-skeletonized

Caliber: cal. 324 automatic, 29 jewels

Movement number: 7'097'119

Case: 18k white gold, sapphire crystal screw down display back

Case number: 6'207'576

Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe double folding clasp

Size: 41 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin dated October 17, 2017, leather bi-fold, operating instructions book, booklets, and setting pin

Patek Philippe began a new initiative in the early 2000s called the Advanced Research project. The goal was to exercise their creativity while researching new materials, new manufacturing technologies and new conceptual principles resulting in improved movements and functionality of their timepieces.

Produced in a limited edition of 500 pieces, the Reference 5650 is one of the results of the Advanced Research project and the only Aquanaut made under this initiative. This model features a blue dial embossed in the typical grenade-style and has an aperture at 9 o'clock through which the flexible mechanism with the four crossed leaf springs is clearly visible. In addition to these features, the reference 5650 includes displaying local time, local date, a second time zone, and a day/night indicator for both time zones. The 324 S C FUS automatic movement is housed in a robust white gold case, and has a blue rubber strap, making this modern classic a must have for a discerning collector of contemporary watches. Advanced Research creations are usually reserved for a small circle of watch enthusiasts, and only a handful of these wristwatches have been offered at auction, making this a fantastic opportunity for a collector.