The Aquanaut collection brings a sporty, contemporary twist to Patek Philippe’s lineup. It features a rounded octagonal case and a tropical rubber strap. Ideal for those who desire a luxury watch that can handle an active lifestyle.
The Aquanaut collection brings a sporty, contemporary twist to Patek Philippe’s lineup. It features a rounded octagonal case and a tropical rubber strap. Ideal for those who desire a luxury watch that can handle an active lifestyle.
Unique Features and Innovations of the Patek Aquanaut
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut is a model with diverse and unique features. Its innovations allow for comfortable and trouble-free use in aquatic environments. Due to its distinctive characteristics, this watch provides a unique sense of youthfulness and modernity.
Water Resistance
Aquanaut is highly water resistant up to 120 meters underwater, making it a great watch for any diver.
Embossed Dial
These wristwatches feature a distinct grenade-like pattern on its dials, giving them a highly textured and bold appearance.
Advanced Movements
The Aquanaut houses some of Patek Philippe’s most advanced automatic movements, such as Travel Time 5164A features the Caliber 324 S C FUS
Tropical Strap
Patek Philippe´s Aquanaut models feature a tropical composite strap made from a new material, making it extremely resistant to saltwater.
Investment and value
Depending on their unique design, combining sportiness and luxury, these wristwatches remain distinctive compared to other models. This is why they have always been and will continue to be solid investment opportunities, providing a rare and enjoyable experience within the luxury watch industry. As time passes, these wrist watches retain their value and prestige. Several factors contribute to their successful investment:
Sporty-elegant design
Distinctive Patek Philippe series
Modern and youthful sensation
Unique features
Aquanaut Historical Background
In 1976, Patek Philippe started producing a new model called Nautilus Ref. 3700/1A, which was nicknamed "Jumbo.” The case diameter is 40mm. Its inspired design, like the Royal Oak, was the brainchild of the late Gérald Genta, who drew his sketch in five minutes while eating meters from the table of Patek Philippe executives. Back then, the Nautilus was a breakthrough, fostering mechanical watchmaking’s renaissance as the quartz age was coming to an end, thus making Europe and the Swiss Made great again.
In 1981, Patek Philippe introduced the Ref. 3800. The 3800 reduced the case size to 37.5 mm while the design and construction remained the same, including the eight-weight Gyromax balance. In 1997, the caliber 330/134 SC replaced the 330/194 SC, which had a lower frequency of 3 Hz to increase the power reserve to 48 hours.
In 2006, Ref. 5711 was introduced; it measures 40mm along the ten to four o'clock line but extends the overall width to 42.5mm compared to the original 42mm. Initially, this model had the 324 SC caliber, which was soon replaced by the 315 SC caliber, which was introduced in the 3711 model.
In 2018, Ref. 5740 was introduced, which immediately after its release reached the first place in the market, and the demand for it was very high. A perpetual calendar was added to this model, which was the brand's most valuable complication. The perpetual calendar mechanism, as pioneered by Patek in 1925, has a traditional construction, relying on a grand lever and a classic 48-month cam.
Celebrities with Patek Philippe Aquanaut
Paul McCartney Aquanaut- Patek Philippe Ref 5167A
Tom Holland Aquanaut- Aquanaut Ref 5167R
George Soros Aquanaut- Patek Philippe 5066A
Sylvester Stallone Aquanaut- 5167/1A-001
Ellen Degeneres Aquanaut- Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Ref 5164A
Frank Lampard Aquanaut- Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5968A
Men’s and Women’s Patek Philippe Aquanaut
Men's Patek Philippe Aquanaut
Case diameter: 40 mm; 40.8 mm; 42.2 mm
Dial colors: Black ; Blue ; Khaki green; Brown
Bezel options: Stainless Steel; White Gold; Rose Gold
How many Patek Philippe Aquanauts are there?
The current collection features seventeen models, with the most well-known being the 5167A.
Does Patek Philippe glow in the dark?
Yes, models like the Aquanaut and Nautilus feature luminescent elements that glow in the dark.
What size is the Patek Aquanaut dial?
Diameter: 27 mm. Thickness: 3.3 mm
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Price Chart
Aquanaut • Last 12 months • Median
Over the last 12 months the median in-stock price for Patek Philippe Aquanaut at Watch My Diamonds ranged from $86,137 (Aug 2026) to $143,243 (Feb 2026), averaging $125,152 across 11 tracked months. The current median is $86,136.81, based on 5 priced in-stock listings.
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