Phillips Hong Kong Auction 29 November 2020 | Patek Philippe Aquanaut Quartz Ref. 4960 Japanese Edition sold for EUR 17'580

LOT 830

Patek Philippe Ref. 4960

A fine stainless steel lady's quartz wristwatch with date and presentation box, made for the Japanese market
百達翡麗，型號4960，精細，精鋼石英腕錶，備日期顯示，為日本市場特別發行，1998年製。附後補證書、錶盒

1998
28mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$78,000 - 120,000 
€8,500-13,100
$10,000-15,400

SOLD FOR HK$163,800

EUR 17'580

Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
Year: 1998
Reference No: 4960
Movement No: 1’538’657
Case No: 4’045’937
Model Name: Aquanaut for the Japanese market
Material: Stainless steel
Calibre: Quartz, cal. E19 C, 7 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Rubber
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp
Dimensions: 28mm diameter
Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe service slip case and presentation box. Further delivered with a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming its date of manufacture in 1998 and its subsequent date of sale on the 9th October 1998.

Catalogue Essay

In 1997, Patek Philippe launched their very first sports wristwatch fitted with a rubber strap, the Aquanaut ref. 5060A. The model featured a rounded octagonal stainless steel case measuring a specific 35.6mm resembling the case shape of the famed Nautilus with the absence of the “ears” featured on the case bands of the Nautilus. In the following year, the firm launched a ladies iteration with a smaller case size measuring 28mm and powered by a quartz caliber E19C. The regular production of the reference featured a matte black dial whilst a small quantity featuring a beautiful navy blue dial were released exclusively for the Japanese market.

The present example Patek Philippe ref. 4960 with a navy blue dial from 1998 is offered in excellent overall condition with an Extract from the Archives confirming its blue embossed dial.