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Zed Homme · 1 May 2012, 10:26 PM

A friend of mine is looking for a rare Patek and somehow thinks that I (owning none) would be able to help. Apparently back in 2010 Patek made a limited edition aquanaut. It came on a black rubber strap. Apparently, 100 were sold in the USA with a black dial and 100 were sold in Japan with a blue dial. Anybody have a clue? Any ideas where I can further peruse this?

Thanks in Advance!

Puffy · 1 May 2012, 10:30 PM

this one perhaps? looks like a knock off but may be close in appearance to the original..

Zed Homme · 1 May 2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

this one perhaps? looks like a knock off but may be close in appearance to the original..

May I ask what makes this watch limited? Does it have a name?

Sorry I am a total PP newb.

EDIT
That looks like a nautilus...

Puffy · 1 May 2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed Homme

May I ask what makes this watch limited? Does it have a name?

Sorry I am a total PP newb.

EDIT
That looks like a nautilus...

the blue dial i assume...

just aquanaut afaik...

it is indeed an aquanaut...

dddrees · 1 May 2012, 10:46 PM

Interesting, however I think the black dial looks much better on the Aquanaut.

Zed Homme · 1 May 2012, 11:23 PM

Thanks guys! I appreciate the help and will pass on the word. Does this model have a name?

Puffy · 2 May 2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Zed Homme

Thanks guys! I appreciate the help and will pass on the word. Does this model have a name?

not sure what the blue dial is called exactly but the ref is Aquanaut 5167 so probably Aquanaut 5167 Blue Dial

PatekSF · 29 May 2012, 02:15 PM

You friend is correct. In 1997, Patek produced a LE Aquanaut ref. 5066 for the Japanese market. It has a very dark blue dial with matching band.

http://www.rgtime.com/en/watch_info....e=1&1943730109

kilyung · 29 May 2012, 02:29 PM

$8880??

dimitros · 29 May 2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

$8880??

If its too good to be true....

Some one paid a lot for a "replica"

S`` · 29 May 2012, 09:02 PM

No way.... $8800...

Puffy · 29 May 2012, 10:05 PM

8800... i'll take two... give me 4000 cash back while you're at it...

Zed Homme · 30 May 2012, 11:39 PM

Thank you for the insight! So if I wanted to buy a real one, how would I go about doing it?

kilyung · 30 May 2012, 11:44 PM

Find someone who has one and make an offer? I don't imagine many of them are sitting in a store.

Zed Homme · 30 May 2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Find someone who has one and make an offer? I don't imagine many of them are sitting in a store.

Yeah I know. I am actually trying to help a friend find one. When it comes to the world of PP, I am pretty much useless.

dddrees · 30 May 2012, 11:47 PM

Contact some sellers here, although they may not be able to help it's worth a try. Post WTBs here and on some other forums like Time Zone, it's worth a try.

kilyung · 30 May 2012, 11:47 PM

You could try the auction houses but I think your friend's going have to buckle down for a long term search. I'm still looking for ONE special vintage piece... Ten yrs later.

rolexforums2013 · 2 April 2013, 12:41 AM

http://catalog.antiquorum.com/catalo...&auctionid=269

http://www.crownandcaliber.com/watch...ippe/aquanaut/

if you could still find the limited edition, you could have made quite a bit.
i've seen only one in an auction in 2011, valued at usd8500. bidded to 12500.
someone lost a good deal for the usd8800 aquanaut ...bad advice.

rolexforums2013 · 2 April 2013, 12:50 AM

http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/w...3-details.aspx

1 May 2012, 10:26 PM	#1
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I need some help with an Aquanaut. A friend of mine is looking for a rare Patek and somehow thinks that I (owning none) would be able to help. Apparently back in 2010 Patek made a limited edition aquanaut. It came on a black rubber strap. Apparently, 100 were sold in the USA with a black dial and 100 were sold in Japan with a blue dial. Anybody have a clue? Any ideas where I can further peruse this? Thanks in Advance!

1 May 2012, 10:30 PM	#2
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	this one perhaps? looks like a knock off but may be close in appearance to the original.. __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

1 May 2012, 10:46 PM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Interesting, however I think the black dial looks much better on the Aquanaut. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 May 2012, 10:05 PM	#12
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	8800... i'll take two... give me 4000 cash back while you're at it... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

30 May 2012, 11:47 PM	#16
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Contact some sellers here, although they may not be able to help it's worth a try. Post WTBs here and on some other forums like Time Zone, it's worth a try. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 May 2012, 11:23 PM	#6
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Thanks guys! I appreciate the help and will pass on the word. Does this model have a name?

29 May 2012, 02:15 PM	#8
PatekSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Client n.9 Location: Upper Volta Watch: what I like to do Posts: 438	You friend is correct. In 1997, Patek produced a LE Aquanaut ref. 5066 for the Japanese market. It has a very dark blue dial with matching band. http://www.rgtime.com/en/watch_info....e=1&1943730109

29 May 2012, 02:29 PM	#9
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	$8880??

29 May 2012, 09:02 PM	#11
S`` "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Not Mars Posts: 1,004	No way.... $8800...

30 May 2012, 11:39 PM	#13
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Thank you for the insight! So if I wanted to buy a real one, how would I go about doing it?

30 May 2012, 11:44 PM	#14
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Find someone who has one and make an offer? I don't imagine many of them are sitting in a store.

2 April 2013, 12:41 AM	#18
rolexforums2013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: singapore Posts: 2	http://catalog.antiquorum.com/catalo...&auctionid=269 http://www.crownandcaliber.com/watch...ippe/aquanaut/ if you could still find the limited edition, you could have made quite a bit. i've seen only one in an auction in 2011, valued at usd8500. bidded to 12500. someone lost a good deal for the usd8800 aquanaut ...bad advice.

2 April 2013, 12:50 AM	#19
rolexforums2013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: singapore Posts: 2	http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/w...3-details.aspx

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