Patek Philippe Aquanaut watch

Patek Philippe Aquanaut watch

By Luxe Digital
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Patek Philippe Aquanaut watch

The Aquanaut was the first Patek to be purpose-built for an active life, for sports and for aquatic purposes.

Chronograph watches

It’s not that the Nautilus was ever considered a dress watch, but it was more of a mix between elegance and sports.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut watch
Patek Philippe Aquanaut watch

For the first time in its history, this modern icon receives a chronograph, alongside the two other existing versions – the time-and-date and the travel time models.

Even with the addition of the two chronograph pushers, the octagonal shape of the case remains intact – and the integration, without being revolutionary (at all) is pleasant and balanced.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut watches
Patek Philippe Aquanaut watches

The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968A is presented in stainless steel. The case measures 42.2mm in diameter – and is quite compact on the wrist – and 11.9mm in height – a very decent thickness for an automatic chronograph. Overall, sporty but balanced proportions.

Secondly, while the square pattern and the dark grey colour of the dial aren’t new, we can spot various touches of orange on both the seconds hand, the sub-counter hand and the seconds track on the periphery of the dial.

Once again, some will probably find it a bit loud but this is quite refreshing and offers a younger, trendier style.

The same comments can be made for the strap. The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968A is delivered with two composite rubber straps: a classic black one and a much more unexpected – and in the end quite attractive – orange one.

 

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