[Written by Victor Wartel]

The Aquanaut ref. 5065 - Birth of a Modern Classic

Our Paris-based contributor explains the ‘explosive’ appeal of the late ‘90s-era Aquanaut — and how it marked a turning point in Patek’s reputation for buttoned-up, classical timepieces.

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