Patek Philippe Neptune Reference 5080/1A
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1996
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThe Patek Philippe Neptune, reference 5080/1A, is a stainless steel wristwatch introduced in 1996. It features a 36mm case with integrated crown guards, a signed crown, and a distinctive fluted bezel.
The black dial includes applied quadrant Roman numerals, polished baton markers, luminous feuille hands, a central chemin de fer minute track, and a framed date aperture at three o'clock. The watch is powered by the self-winding Calibre 315 movement. It is fitted with an integrated stainless steel bracelet secured by a signed deployant clasp.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Sports watch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Bracelet
- Integrated stainless steel
- Movement
- Calibre 315
- Reference
- 5080/1A
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Dial Features
- Applied quadrant Roman numerals and baton markers
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Introduction Year
- 1996
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Integrated crown guards • Fluted bezel design • Quadrant Roman numerals on dial • Framed date aperture at three o'clock
- Historical Context
- The Neptune was introduced in 1996, contemporaneously with the Aquanaut. It represents a brief period of production for the reference within the brand's history and did not reach the widespread recognition of other sports models. The model is categorized by its design identity and its position within the brand's portfolio during the 1990s.
- Case and Dial Design
- The Patek Philippe Neptune reference 5080/1A features a 36mm stainless steel case. The design incorporates integrated crown guards and a signed crown, paired with a sapphire crystal. A signature element of the model is its fluted bezel, which distinguishes it from other sports watches produced by the manufacture at the time. The black dial is configured with a combination of applied quadrant Roman numerals and polished baton markers. The display includes luminous feuille hands and a central chemin de fer minute track, with a framed date aperture positioned at the three o'clock marker. The case design intentionally departs from the porthole-inspired architecture of other Patek Philippe sports models, utilizing a rounded case profile.
- Movement and Construction
- The watch is driven by Patek Philippe's Calibre 315, a self-winding movement. This calibre is characterized by its slim profile, reliability, and refined finishing. The watch is completed by an integrated stainless steel bracelet. This component features a specific construction secured by a signed deployant clasp, noted for its engineering relative to the case.
Identification
- Reference
- 5080/1A
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
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Research required
- Research required: The specific production years for this reference beyond its 1996 introduction are not stated
- Research required: Movement performance or service status is not reported