Patek Philippe Aquanaut - Unboxing the Jumbo Blue Dial 5168G-001 | Bob's Watches

Today, we’re unboxing a stunning blue dial Patek Philippe Aquanaut. Shop our entire collection of pre-owned Patek Aquanaut watches here: https://www.bobswatches.com/patek-philippe/aquanaut-1.html Are you interested in learning more about the Patek Philippe catalog, including the numerous models offered by the brand and their pricing? Head over to our complete buying guide here: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/buying-guides/patek-philippe-buying-guide.html Patek released the Aquanaut in 1997 to appeal to a younger generation. Its design is heavily inspired by the Nautilus, which came to market several decades prior and featured a similar design set, complete with a similar case shape. When the Nautilus debuted in 1976, it was an innovation of its time with a then-polarizing 42mm case and a unique octagonal shape that is neither square nor round. Of course, the case is now perfectly on-trend with today’s demand for larger luxury watches. However, when it hit the market in the 1970s, the Nautilus was a one-of-a-kind addition to an otherwise very sophisticated catalog filled with opulent precious metal timepieces with somewhat modest case sizes. The series was developed by Gérald Genta, the same watchmaker who designed the legendary Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. He drew inspiration for the design of the unusual case from the shape of ship portholes. Additionally, the name Nautilus was inspired by the novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, in which there was a Submarin