Patek Philippe
Aquanaut Travel Time 'Advanced Research', Reference 5650G-001 | A limited edition open-work dual time zone wristwatch with date and day/night indication | Circa 2017
Auction Closed
May 11, 11:29 AM GMT
Estimate
260,000 - 350,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: open work, blue
Calibre: cal. 324 S C FUS automatic, 29 jewels
Movement number: 7'056'613
Case: 18k white gold, screw-down sapphire crystal display case back
Case number: 6'169'829
Closure: Patek Philippe rubber strap and 18k white gold double-folding clasp
Size: 40.8 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, leather bifold, setting pin, numbered hang tag and associated Patek Philippe presentation case
In 2005, the manufacture introduced the designation "Patek Philippe Advanced Research Limited Editions" and began to launch limited-edition wristwatches endowed with one or several avantgarde technologies.
The 500-watch edition of the reference 5650 Aquanaut Travel Time is the result of two important innovations created to improve long-term functional integrity. It has an optimized Spiromax® balance spring made of Silinvar® with patented terminal curve and inner boss that ensures greater precision within mechanical watches. The second innovation is a compliant mechanism crafted from conventional horological steel used to set the second time zone in time-zone watches.
This model features a blue dial embossed in the typical fashion 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.