Patek Philippe Aquanaut 'First Reference' Aerospace This wildly rare piece has

This wildly rare piece has become a true piece of horological history

shaped watches made by Patek Philippe in second half of the 20th Century are often some of the most innovative and charming in the brand’s oeuvre

And since wristwatches were all the rage

Were you aware that Seiko has a watch division whose wares often eclipse even those of Grand Seiko in craftsmanship and execution

Timepieces such as this combine elements of style and manufacturing quality that lend themselves to the same timeless qualities we seek in our vintage collection - at great value for a modern wristwatch

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 'First Reference' Aerospace This wildly rare piece hasThe Patek Philippe Aquanaut may be one of the most important modern luxury sport watches on the market. The Reference 5060J, launched in 1996 for the 20th anniversary of the Nautilus, was a sort of transitional watch. Borrowing features from the Nautilus but doing away with the famed case ears of that porthole inspired model and adding lugs, it provided the basis for the Reference 5060A in 1997, the first model actually bearing the Aquanaut name. The