The first Patek Philippe Aquanaut Replica collection was introduced at the 1997 Basel show and marks the 20th anniversary of 2017, so the brand introduced the Aquanaut Ref. 5168G to celebrate its 20th birthday. This watch, because of its exterior features Watch fans affectionately known as “grenades”, but this contains a number of innovative works can be more than this “special”, from the case to the movement, the power from the outside and inside are enough to make it in many stainless steel Stand out in the calculation. (Watch model: 5168G-001)
Patek Philippe Aquanaut series 20th anniversary tribute works
42 mm diameter 18K white gold case
Like the other Aquanaut watches, the Ref.5168G retains the sleek octagonal bezel and features a flat satin-finished surface and chamfered polished case sides. Compared to the previous steel shell, 40 mm diameter 5167,5168G watch case is made of 18K white gold, watch diameter 42mm, is the largest watch series in the current series, which is to 1976 the same diameter Nautilus original style pay tribute.
Dark blue dial with checkerboard pattern
Equally new are the colors of the dial and strap – dark blue, the color of the dial showing a light and dark gradient from the inside to the outside, and the Aquanaut 5164 Travel Time sun rose gold watch the same effect. The checkered embossed pattern on the surface gives the best background to the 3D Arabic numerals in white gold.
Luminous-coated hour-markers and hands
Superluminova luminous paint is applied to both the timepiece and the pointer, making it easy to read time even in the dark. Another feature is the 18K white gold with a luminous coating on a five-minute stereoscopic scale that is hand-pressed in-line.
Slim second hand
The hour and minute hands are pencil-type, legible, and the slender white lacquered bronze second hand also has an end balance.
Table back movement display
The watch is Cal.324 S C automatic winding movement, the thickness of only 3.3mm, even with the seals and gaskets are still slim, so that the overall thickness of the luxury replica watches for sale is only maintained at 8.25mm. With a 21K gold central auto disc, this caliber takes energy from every minute movement of your wrist and stores it as a movement power, ensuring the accuracy of the error stays within -3 to +2 seconds per day to match the Patek Philippe’s signature Standard. Through the transparent sapphire crystal back cover, you can see the plywood bridge with Geneva striped decoration and gold-plated decorations, and with tapered holes and chamfered screw holes to join gems and screws. Automatic disc central position along the ball bearing scaly decorative pattern, automatic Tuo carved Patek Philippe’s iconic pattern: Calatrava cross star.
Rubber strap and platinum clasp
The same Calatrava cross-stitch motif also appears on 18K white gold folding clasp and strap lining, the dark blue composite strap with a classic Aquanaut embossed pattern, and the dial pattern cleverly echoed. This strap is not only comfortable to wear, but also highly resistant to tearing and abrasion, protecting against sea water and UV rays.
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Summary: Various features make this 5168G “grenade” looks full of personality, full of masculinity of 120 meters waterproof top swiss replica watches to show the best posture, called the ideal watch. If it is to retain the classic elements of innovation based on breakthroughs, then Patek Philippe this challenge is undoubtedly a success.