Patek 5268/461 aquanaut

Jul 23, 2024,20:32 PM
 

High jewelry pieces have never really appealed to me, rare handcrafts always intrigued me more as art.


Until 2024

When I saw this 5268/461 in pics it immediately drew my attention. 

Watch by Patek Philippe, nautilus, 5268

I’ll confess that blue has always been my favorite color and so a sapphire piece always attracted me. I’ve always had a soft spot for the 
sapphire set nautilus 5711, but it never pulled me in like this aquanaut on rubber strap.

In different lighting and angles it changes, and presents itself in varying ways.

Watch by Patek Philippe, nautilus, 5268

Watch by Patek Philippe, nautilus, 5268


I can already hear the opinions that dislike these types of pieces for men. I understand them because I used to agree with them and generally still do. But not for this one.
At 38.8 this watch is definitely  not small, in fact, my preference is usually 36mm to 39mm for my wrist, so here the case size is perfect.  

Whether or not someone would enjoy wearing it, the beauty of this watch as an objet d’ art is undeniable in my opinion.

Watch by Patek Philippe, nautilus, 5268

Whether for or against im interested in hearing your opinion.
I think it’s absolutely jaw dropping. Ofc pictures don’t do it justice.

All the best
H.



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It is stunning...

 
By: mdg : July 23rd, 2024-20:41
...but would look out of place with me wearing mostly old shorts and t-shirts : )

It looks a little silly on me...

 
By: patrick_y : July 23rd, 2024-21:11
I've got an acquaintance - one I'm close enough where I don't mind if he says bad jokes in different languages and I'm not offended. This acquaintance is a big entertainment industry star and producer in Los Angeles. A recognizable man. With a recognizabl... 

Well, I must admit I was in the understated camp myself, until I saw a couple of this pieces in the metal.

 
By: ZSHSZ : July 23rd, 2024-23:18
Since then everything changed! I can’t pull it off since I don’t frequent the places where it would fit, and I can’t afford it either, but big kudos to all who buy and wear this for the art and not the flex! I could just sit and admire it endlessly… ... 

On PP Jeweled watches...

 
By: grandesonnerie : July 30th, 2024-15:10
I've never understood patek gem set watches... do they not know that we know the prices of diamonds, sapphires etc? Like the retail price of the 5374/300P is about 1.2 million bucks with the non-jeweled version the the 5374G is about 750k... plus they don... 

Hi H, your aquanaut is a

 
By: GLau : July 30th, 2024-15:27
“show-stopper” ! Enjoy it often 👍 Under what occasion(s) have you worn it ?

Hi Gordon

 
By: Time to watch : July 30th, 2024-19:01
So far, only a few times with close friends who are watch people. I hope to use it often though not daily. There are better suited watches for that.

The gem setting is very impressive and I can understand it would be lots of fun to own such a piece within a broader collection.

 
By: GWIS : August 18th, 2024-07:32
Have you seen the recent article in Hodinkee about gem set watches. It’s worth a read if you haven’t seen it already. Enjoy your watch. Jon

Adding a couple of new pics and some thoughts.

 
By: Time to watch : November 6th, 2024-09:06
When it first arrived I’ll admit to some trepidation, as I’ve never owned a watch with this many gemstones. Looking back I realize it was going to go one of two ways. Either I was going to like it more and more, or the fog desire would lift and I’d be lef...