The Aquanaut is Patek’s more casual luxury sports watch — the same rounded-octagon DNA as the Nautilus, but with an embossed dial and a rubberized “tropical” strap.
The sportier, more wearable Patek icon — slightly more attainable than the Nautilus, but still hard to get.
Consider it if you love the Nautilus look but want something more casual.
- Case
- ~40 mm
- Strap
- Composite “tropical”
- Icon since
- 1997
- Retail from
- ~$24,000
Modern and relaxed
Launched in 1997 for a younger audience, the Aquanaut paired Patek finishing with a sportier, strap-based design that’s aged into its own icon.
References & demand
References like the 5167 and 5168G are highly sought after, with the same access challenges and secondary premiums as the Nautilus.
Where to buy
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