The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 5066 "three-quarter size" was launched in 1997, a year after the launch of the inaugural reference 5060. The main difference between the Ref. 5060 and the Ref. 5066 is the presence of a sapphire crystal caseback on the latter.
The ref. 5066 was produced until 2006 in stainless steel, on composite "Tropical" strap or with stainless steel Aquanaut bracelet, and in gold until 2003, on composite "Tropical" strap or with gold Aquanaut bracelet. It bears the sweep seconds "mono-date" automatic caliber 330 SC.
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Movement: operating, full serviced by Patek Philippe 2024 June; main plate has been replaced by Patek Philippe Case: has been professionally polished by Patek Philippe; crown has been replaced; with very minor scratches mainly to the edges of the bezel; otherwise in overall excellent condition Bracelet: stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet with very minor surface wear Overall condition: excellent
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Lot 39Sale 23827
MOVEMENT NO. 3'027'781, CASE NO. 4'055'413PATEK PHILIPPE, AQUANAUT, REF. 5066/1AEstimate: HKD 160,000 - 320,000
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