Patek Philippe Aquanaut & Platinum Rolex Day-Date Lead NY Elizabeth’s 2336 | Fine Watches Auction

The Patek Philippe Aquanaut created a sensation when it was launched in 1997. It offered something unexpected and modern with its youthful new look. Its case was a rounded octagon inspired by the sea creature Nautilus. The Aquanaut sported a “tropical” composite black strap ultra-resistant to wear, salt water, and UV radiation. The strap was made of a new composite material by Patek Philippe. An 18-karat rose gold Patek Philippe Aquanaut with tropical black rubber strap is leading the upcoming 2336 | Fine Watches Auction, presented by NY Elizabeth. It has a 40mm case size with automatic movement. Watch collectors can also consider a titanium Bulgari Octo Finissimo Perpetual calendar. 

Dates and days are essential, according to Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex and Tudor. The Rolex Day-Date is instantly recognizable because of its unique design. Since its launch in 1955, the Day-Date was the only watch with a semi-circular window at 12 o’clock displaying the day of the week in full. It is the only watch with a specially-designed President bracelet available in gold or platinum. The auction offers a selection of women’s watches as well, including an 18-karat white gold Rolex Day-Date. It has a 36mm case with automatic movement. Other notable watch brands represented in the sale are Audemars Piguet, Vacheron, Omega, and Tag Heuer. View the complete catalog of the 2336 | Fine Watches sale and find other online auctions on Bidsquare.