Patek Philippe Aquanaut - The Quintesential Warm Weather Watch

There's a lot to like about the Patek Philippe Aquanaut.  For me, it's the perfect fusion of dress watch and sports watch.  Introduced in 1997 and now offered in two sizes (ref. 5165 is 38mm and ref. 5167 is 40mm), the case design and striking dial of the Aquanaut make it a stand out in a crowd.

I prefer the size and wrist presence of the ref. 5167.  I normally wear big watches and really like the fact that the large Aquanaut doesn't feel or look small on my wrist.

Perfectly suited for a day on the water or post links cocktails, the Aquanaut is one of those watches that will rarely leave your wrist.  Although its lack of a rotating bezel might disqualify it from actual diving, it is waterproof to 12 ATM's and entirely at home in the open water.

Inside the Patek Aquanaut 5167 is the Patek Philippe Caliber 315 SC automatic movement - it has 30 jewels, is decorated with the Seal of Geneva, boasts a 46 hour power reserve and beats at 21,600 vph.

The Patek Philippe Aquanaut is shod in a black tropical rubber strap that's secured with a deployant buckle.  It's super comfortable and perfect for long hot days that extend into interesting late nights. 

The MSRP of the Patek Philippe Aquanaut ref. 5167 is $13,900 USD.