The last independent, family-owned watchmaker still operating in Geneva today, Patek Philippe is a lodestar of horology. Founded in 1839, the brand has led the charge in numerous watchmaking breakthroughs, including the introduction of a keyless winding system in 1845 and the first perpetual calendar in 1925. Patek Philippe’s long history of marrying technical excellence with aesthetic elegance has earned the brand bold-faced fans such as Albert Einstein, Nelson Mandela, and Pablo Picasso. The Calatrava, one of the brand’s most iconic models, epitomizes the Patek Philippe style: understated, refined, timeless. The Gérald Genta-designed Nautilus, introduced in 1976, applied Patek’s DNA to a steel sports watch — an exceedingly smart everyday timepiece that remains a pillar of the brand’s collection. While there is undoubtedly a Patek Philippe look, the brand is just as notable for the movements beating inside its timepieces. The Graves Supercomplication, commissioned by industrialist Henry Graves and completed in 1933, is one of the most complicated watches ever made, boasting 24 different functions. Sotheby’s 2014 sale of the Graves Supercomplication set and holds the record for the highest price paid for a watch at auction. From intricately hand-painted dials to mind-baffling complications, Patek Philippe contemporary creations continue to raise the bar in watchmaking — each new model becoming an instant classic.

Patek Philippe

Fine Jewelry and Watches Sale

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 315/190 automatic, 30 jewels Movement number: 3'009'672 Case: stainless steel, screw-down sapphire crystal display case back Case number: 4'046'823 Closure: Patek Philippe rubber strap and stainless steel double-folding clasp Size: 38.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, leather bifold, travel pouch and presentation case with outer packaging Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts.

View 1 of Lot 282: Aquanaut, Reference 5065A-001 | A stainless steel wristwatch with date | Circa 1998

aquanaut, reference 5065a-001 | a stainless steel wristwatch with date | circa 1998

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Reference 5968-001 The Reference 5968-001, introduced in 2018, represented the first chronograph in the Aquanaut range. Demonstrating the refinement Patek Philippe is known for, the models pairs a technologically advanced flyback function with a visually appealing dial accented by use of orange accents on black dial. This can be worn with either the black or orange tropical rubber straps provided, with steel deployant buckle. <ul><li>Please note the image is a representative image of this item and not a photograph of the exact item available for purchase. For exact specifications, please use the Enquire function for further assistance from our team.</li><li>Please note that availability of this item is subject to change based on market conditions. For details please use the Enquire function.</li></ul>

Aquanaut (Reference 5968A-001). A 42.2mm stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and flyback chronograph.

Patek Philippe Jumbo Aquanaut Reference 5168G-010 The striking Reference 5168G debuted in March 2019, combining a khaki matte dial with matching rubber strap. Notably the white gold case was larger than the steel Aquanaut, measuring 42.2mm, hence the "Jumbo" moniker. The piece is powered by the caliber 26-330 S C self-winding movement, observable through the sapphire crystal back, with the watch also featuring a date aperture at the 3 o'clock position. <ul><li>Please note the image is a representative image of this item and not a photograph of the exact item available for purchase. For exact specifications, please use the Enquire function for further assistance from our team.</li><li>Please note that availability of this item is subject to change based on market conditions. For details please use the Enquire function.</li></ul>

Aquanaut Jumbo (Reference 5168G-010). A 42.2 white gold automatic wristwatch with date.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Reference 5164/1A-001 The Travel Time Reference 5164 was the first complicated Aquanaut to be released by Patek Philippe, debuting in 2011. The model's defining complication, the second time zone feature, is easily controlled using the two buttons on the side of the watch. Together with the balanced embossed dial showing both day and night indications of home and local time zones, the 5164 solidified its position as one of the most captivating Aquanaut timepieces ever created. Its success paved the way for the development of future complications within the collection. <ul><li>Please note the image is a representative image of this item and not a photograph of the exact item available for purchase. For exact specifications, please use the Enquire function for further assistance from our team.</li><li>Please note that availability of this item is subject to change based on market conditions. For details please use the Enquire function.</li></ul>

Aquanaut Travel Time (Reference 5164A-001). A 40.8mm stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date.

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/patek-philippe?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patek Philippe</a> box and papers.

Aquanaut (Reference 5167A-001). A 40mm stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date. 2015

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/patek-philippe?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patek Philippe</a> box&nbsp;and papers.

Aquanaut Travel Time (Reference 5164A-001). A 40mm stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date, dual time zone, and day/night indicator. 2019

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/patek-philippe?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patek Philippe</a> box with outer cardboard and papers.

Aquanaut Luce (Reference 5087/1A-001). A 35.2 mm stainless steel diamond-set quartz wristwatch with date. 2011

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/patek-philippe?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patek Philippe</a> box and outer cardboard. This example is offered without its original papers. For clients seeking additional documentation, manufacturer archives may be obtained directly from Patek Philippe.

Aquanaut 'Luce' (Reference 5067A-001). A 35.6mm stainless steel diamond set quartz wristwatch with date.

Aquanaut 'Luce' (Reference 5267/200A-001). A 38.8mm unworn stainless steel diamond-set quartz wristwatch with date. 2024

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/patek-philippe?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patek Philippe</a> box, papers, and hang tag.

Aquanaut Luce Haute Joaillerie (Reference 5072R-001). A 35.6mm rose gold diamond-set automatic wristwatch with date. 2018

Aquanaut (Reference 5269R-001). A 38.8mm unworn rose gold quartz wristwatch with dual time. 2026

Aquanaut (Reference 5267/200A-011). A 38mm stainless steel diamond-set quartz wristwatch with date. 2024

Important Watches

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 28-255 C automatic, 36 jewels Movement number: 1'307'835 Case: 18k yellow gold and stainless steel, case back secured by 4 screws Case number: 541'457 Closure: 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet and folding clasp Size: 42 mm diameter (9-3 o'clock), bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Original Gobbi Certificate, Instruction manual and leather bifold, Extract from the Archives to be received, product literature and cork presentation box with plaque

View 1 of Lot 50: Nautilus 'Jumbo', Reference 3700/001 | A yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 1978 

nautilus 'jumbo', reference 3700/001 | a yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 1978

Dial: champagne Calibre: cal. 330 SC automatic, 29 jewels Movement number: 1'930'711 Case: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, bezel secured by 4 screws Case number: 2'893'624 Closure: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet and folding clasp Size: 37.5 mm diameter (9-3 o'clock), bracelet circumference approximately 178 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives to be received

View 1 of Lot 51: Nautilus, Reference 3800/1JA | A yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 1992

nautilus, reference 3800/1ja | a yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 1992

Dial: black-grey Calibre: cal. 324 automatic, 34 jewels Movement number: 5'991'103 Case: stainless steel, sapphire crystal display back secured by 4 screws Case number: 6'109'547 Closure: stainless steel Patek Philippe double-folding clasp Size: 40.5 mm diameter (10-4 o'clock) Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, product literature, leather bifold and presentation box with outer packaging Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 169: Nautilus, Reference 5726A-001 | A stainless steel annual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and 24-hour indication | Circa 2016

nautilus, reference 5726a-001 | a stainless steel annual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and 24-hour indication | circa 2016

Singapore Collectors' Edit: Watches

Patek Philippe Nautilus, Reference 3800 A stainless steel bracelet watch with date and Roman dial, Circa 1996 Dial: black Calibre: cal. 330 SC automatic, 30 jewels Movement number: 3'024'364 Case: stainless steel Case number: 4'033'612 Closure: stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet and double folding clasp Size: 37 mm width, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe travelling pouch and service invoice The black Roman numeral dial represents a seldomly seen dial configuration of the reference 3800. Predominantly found in stainless steel cases, this layout predates the introduction of the similarly styled reference 3710 and appears to have been introduced around 1996, lending the present watch additional interest as a relatively uncommon variation within the Nautilus 3800 lineage. “This lot is currently held under bond in Singapore. Following the sale, bonded lots will be returned to Hong Kong and released to the purchaser in Hong Kong. Collection or delivery of bonded lots in Singapore will not be available. Sotheby's offers a comprehensive shipping service for the convenience of purchasers. Purchasers should note that local import duties, sales taxes, use taxes and other applicable charges may arise upon importation of purchased property into their jurisdiction.”

View 1 of Lot 112: Nautilus, Reference 3800 | A stainless steel bracelet watch with date and Roman dial, Circa 1996

nautilus, reference 3800 | a stainless steel bracelet watch with date and roman dial, circa 1996

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 28-520 automatic, 35 jewels Movement number: 7'064'675 Case: 18k pink gold, screw-down crystal sapphire display case back Case number: 6'179'123 Closure: 18k pink gold Patek Philippe bracelet and double-folding clasp Size: 39 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, leather bifold with documentation, setting pin, hang tag and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 122: Nautilus, Reference 5980/1R-001 | A pink gold flyback chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 2017

nautilus, reference 5980/1r-001 | a pink gold flyback chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 2017

Dial: blue, baguette indexes Calibre: cal. 28-520 automatic, 35 jewels Movement number: 7'089'436 Case: 18k white gold, sapphire crystal display back, bezel secured by 4 screws Case number: 6'183'308 Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe bracelet with double folding clasp Size: 44 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm Signed: case, dial, and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Attestation of Limited Edition, Wempe purchase invoice, instruction manual, product literature, booklet and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 172: Nautilus '40th Anniversary', Reference 5976/1G-001 | A white gold and diamond-set flyback chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 2016

nautilus '40th anniversary', reference 5976/1g-001 | a white gold and diamond-set flyback chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 2016

Dial: black, XIII numeral Calibre: cal. 330 SC IZR automatic, 30 jewels Movement number: 3'231'384 Case: stainless steel, bezel secured by 4 screws Case number: 4'175'408 Closure: stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet and folding clasp Size: 42 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on February 17, 2004, leather bifold and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 53: Nautilus 'Lucky Thirteen', Reference 3710/1A-001 | A stainless steel wristwatch with date, power reserve indication and bracelet | Made in 2004

nautilus 'lucky thirteen', reference 3710/1a-001 | a stainless steel wristwatch with date, power reserve indication and bracelet | made in 2004

Nautilus (Reference 5711G-001). A 40mm white gold automatic wristwatch with date. 2011

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/patek-philippe?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patek Philippe</a> box including outer cardboard and papers.

Nautilus (Reference 7011/1R-010). A 32mm rose gold quartz wristwatch with date. 2012

Nautilus (Reference 5980R-001). A 40.5mm rose gold automatic wristwatch with date and chronograph. 2010

Nautilus (Reference 5712/1R-001). A 40mm unworn rose gold automatic wristwatch with date, moon phase, and power reserve.

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/patek-philippe?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patek Philippe</a> box with outer cardboard. This example is offered without its original papers. For clients seeking additional documentation, manufacturer archives may be obtained directly from Patek Philippe.

Nautilus (Reference 5711R-001). A 43mm rose gold automatic wristwatch with date.

Nautilus (Reference 7118/1200R-010). A 35.2mm rose gold diamond-set automatic wristwatch with date. 2026

Nautilus (Reference 7010R-010). A 35mm rose gold diamond-set quartz wristwatch with date. 2012

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/patek-philippe?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patek Philippe</a> box and papers. Please note: no stylus setting tool is included with this sale.

Nautilus (Reference 5726/1A-001). A 40.5mm stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date, dual time, moon phase, and annual calendar. 2016

The <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/patek-philippe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patek Philippe</a> <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/patek-philippe/nautilus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nautilus</a> reference 5980/1AR-001 is a standout within the Nautilus chronograph line, celebrated for its daring two-tone design. Crafted from 18k rose gold and stainless steel, it departs from the steel only Nautilus tradition, offering a more opulent and eye catching presence while still retaining the sporty style of the collection.

Nautilus (Reference 5980/1AR-001). A 40.5mm rose gold stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and flyback chronograph. 2022

Nautilus (Reference 7008/1A-011). A 34mm stainless steel diamond-set automatic wristwatch with date. 2012

Nautilus (Reference 3900/1). A 33mm yellow gold quartz wristwatch with date.

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/patek-philippe?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patek Philippe</a> papers.

Nautilus (Reference 5711/1A-001). A 40mm stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date. 2009

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 28-255C automatic, 36 jewels Movement number: 1'310'867 Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by 4 screws Case number: 2'808'655 Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet and folding clasp Size: 42 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Gübelin Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale July 1985 and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 43: Retailed by Gübelin: Nautilus 'Jumbo', Reference 3700/11J | A yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 1985

Results for "Patek Philippe Aquanaut"