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Patek Philippe · Aquanaut

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5968

Ref. 5968 · Diver

$61,766Stock unknown

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Case

Diameter
42.2mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Material
Steel
Water resistance
30m

Movement

Caliber
CH 28-520 C
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
55h

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Sub-dials
1
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
rubber_strap

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Aquanaut collection · 10 watches

Aquanaut 5072
Aquanaut 507235.6mm
Aquanaut 5164
Aquanaut 516440.8mm
Aquanaut 5167
Aquanaut 516740.8mm
Aquanaut 5168
Aquanaut 516842.2mm
Aquanaut 5261
Aquanaut 526139.9mm
Aquanaut 5267
Aquanaut 526738.8mm
Aquanaut 5268
Aquanaut 526838.8mm
Aquanaut 5269
Aquanaut 526938.8mm
Aquanaut 7968
Aquanaut 796839.9mm

4 colorways

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The Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5968 is widely praised as a vibrant, casual luxury sports watch with appealing color accents, and its 42.2mm case is considered not chunky by modern chronograph standards by some owners. Owners report a subtle and perpetual joy of ownership, with one calling it the best watch they have ever worn. However, its date window color mismatch is flagged as a notable flaw by one reviewer, and another owner finds the watch too thick to be believable. The Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5968A is noted for its quick sales and has reshaped the Aquanaut category's price structure. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5968 highly for its vibrant design and casual luxury appeal, despite a noted date window color mismatch.

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