Patek Philippe "Prototype" Aquanaut Sells for $396,000 USD at Auction

A rare Patek Philippe Prototype has just sold at Antiquorum's Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces for over eight times its low estimate. Made in 1996, just one year before the official introduction of what would be considered the sportier little brother to the Nautilus (it has since carved out its own lane), this particular prototype arrives in the Aquanaut 5060 reference. Fetching CHF 401,000 (approximately $396,000 USD) the watch carries much of what is expected in the first 1000-piece batch...