Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 5167/1A-001
Luxury Sports Watch · Patek Philippe (Independent/Stern Family). Ranked top-tier (The Holy Trinity of watchmaking). Known for extreme craftsmanship and high investment value.
Period: Modern Luxury (2000s-present) / Neo-Sport. The Ref. 5167 was introduced in 2007 for the Aquanaut's 10th anniversary, updating the 1997 design with a larger case and more refined dial.
Type
Luxury Sports Watch
Brand
Patek Philippe (Independent/Stern Family). Ranked top-tier (The Holy Trinity of watchmaking). Known for extreme craftsmanship and high investment value.
Movement
Automatic/Self-winding, Caliber 324 S C (or newer 26-330 S C). Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz). Power Reserve: ~35-45 hours. Features the Patek Philippe Seal and Gyromax balance.
Dimensions
Case diameter: 40.8mm; Thickness: 8.1mm; Lug-to-lug: 46.5mm; Lug width: 21mm. It is famously thin for a sports watch, wearing very discreetly on the wrist.
Description
The Aquanaut is Patek Philippe's modern, youthful interpretation of the luxury sports watch. While inspired by the Nautilus, it offers a more contemporary, rounded octagonal case and a distinctive 'grenade' dial texture. Its incredibly slim profile makes it one of the most comfortable high-end sports watches in existence.
Key Features
Rounded octagonal bezel, tropical/geosphere dial pattern, 40.8mm 'Jumbo' size case, ultra-thin 8.1mm profile, and the integrated steel bracelet.
Dial Description
Black/Grey embossed Geosphere pattern (grenade texture). Applied Arabic numerals in white gold with Super-LumiNova. Matching baton hands. Date window at 3 o'clock with white background.
Case Material
Stainless steel. Features a signature mix of satin-brushed vertical finishing on the bezel and high-polished rounded bevels on the case edges.
Crystal Type
Flat scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.
Bezel Details
Fixed octagonal bezel with rounded corners. Stainless steel with vertical satin brushing on top and polished flanks. Minimalist, integrated design.
Crown & Pushers
Screw-down crown with the Patek Philippe Calatrava Cross logo. Integrated crown guards flowing from the case side.
Bracelet or Strap
Stainless steel bracelet with satin-brushed outer links and polished center links. Features the Aquanaut fold-over butterfly clasp.
Caseback Details
Screw-down exhibition caseback with sapphire window revealing the 21k gold central rotor and haute horlogerie finishing (Côtes de Genève, perlage).
Movement Type
Automatic/Self-winding, Caliber 324 S C (or newer 26-330 S C). Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz). Power Reserve: ~35-45 hours. Features the Patek Philippe Seal and Gyromax balance.
Water Resistance
120 meters (12 ATM). Suitable for swimming and light snorkeling, aided by the screw-down crown.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made (Geneva). In-house manufactured movement and case.
Age Estimate
Likely produced between 2007 and 2024. The specific sub-reference /1A indicates the factory steel bracelet version.
Cultural Significance
Represents the 'Hype Watch' era of the late 2010s/early 2020s. It shifted Patek's image from purely traditional dress watches to highly desirable modern sport icons.
Condition Notes
The visible specimen shows signs of light wear (minor surface scratches/swirls on the bezel and bracelet). Grade: Very Good. Dial and crystal appear clear.
Value Estimate
MSRP is approximately $28,000, but market value often exceeds $55,000 - $70,000 depending on condition and papers.
Care & Maintenance
Service every 5-10 years. Water resistance testing annually. Avoid strong magnetic fields. Use a soft cloth for the bezel as the satin finish shows scratches easily.
Similar Watches
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 (more industrial/architectural), Vacheron Constantin Overseas, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.
Interesting Facts
The Aquanaut was the first Patek Philippe to ever be offered on a rubber strap (the 'Tropical' strap). The /1A bracelet version is often rarer to see than the rubber strap version.