Patek Philippe, Ref. 4960A, Stainless Steel 'Aquanaut' Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 2000s
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeCatalogued as Lot 23 by Freeman's, this Patek Philippe 'Aquanaut' wristwatch (Reference 4960A) dates to circa the 2000s and is constructed in stainless steel with a case size of approximately 28 mm.
The black textured dial features Arabic numerals, a perimeter minute track with luminous block indices, and a date display at the 3 o'clock aperture. According to the auction house, the piece is powered by the quartz caliber E19C, numbered 1533587, with case serial number 4107686 stamped inside the case back. It is mounted on a black rubber strap with a stainless steel foldover clasp and originated from the Collection of Sydell Miller.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz wristwatch
- Caliber
- E19C
- Case Size
- Approx. 28 mm
- Reference
- 4960A
- Provenance
- Collection of Sydell Miller
- Serial Number
- 4107686
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Number
- 1533587
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Stainless steel rounded octagonal case with brushed bezel and polished chamfered edges • Black textured grid-pattern dial with applied Arabic numerals, luminous block markers, and white outer track • Date aperture positioned at the 3 o'clock location • Tapered black composite/rubber strap with raised grid motif matching the dial texture • Screw-down crown flanked by integrated case crown guards
- Dial and Mechanism
- The black dial features a 'grenade' style grid pattern, applied Arabic numerals, luminous block markers, and a white outer minute track. A date display is located at the 3 o'clock aperture. The watch is powered by a quartz caliber E19C, recorded with movement number 1533587. The auction house stated the watch set and ran at the time of cataloguing but was not tested for timekeeping accuracy or battery longevity.
- Condition and Provenance
- The timepiece dates to the 2000s, within the model's production range of 1998 to 2007. The auction house reports moderate scratching throughout the metal, noting it is consistent with age and use. The piece originated from the Collection of Sydell Miller. All items are sold 'AS IS,' and the auction house notes that the authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed as repairs and restoration may have occurred.
- Construction and Exterior
- The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 4960A is constructed in stainless steel with a case size of approximately 28 mm. The case features a rounded octagonal design, a brushed bezel, and polished chamfered edges, with a screw-down crown flanked by integrated case crown guards. The watch is mounted on a black rubber strap with a Patek Philippe stainless steel foldover clasp. The inner case back is marked: 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE SWISS ACIER INOXYDABLE 4107686 4960'. The buckle is inscribed: 'STAINLESS STEEL PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE'.
Identification
- Reference
- 4960A
- Serial number
- 4107686
- 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
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Freeman's reports moderate scratching throughout the metal consistent with age and use.
- Research required: Internal movement caliber, movement number, and inner case back stamps are source-reported and not visible without opening the case.
- Research required: The auction house notes the watch sets and runs at cataloguing but was not tested for timekeeping accuracy or battery longevity.