====== Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5065 ======

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The **Aquanaut Ref. 5065** is the original "Jumbo" [[Patek Philippe Aquanaut|Aquanaut]] [[sports watch]] from [[Patek Philippe]], produced from [[1997]] through [[2006]].

===== History =====
Patek Philipe launched the Aquanaut range in [[1997]] as a lower-priced alternative to the existing [[Patek Philippe Nautilus|Nautilus]] range. A true sports watch, the Aquanaut features a rugged three-part case and screw-down crown for 120 meter water resistance, the most of any watch with a sapphire caseback at that time.

The original [[Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5060|Ref. 5060]] was released in [[1997]] a limited edition of 1,000 pieces. It featured a 36 mm case with a solid caseback. The Aquanaut proved very successful, so Patek Philippe put the Aquanaut into full production. Two sizes were available: The 36 mm [[Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5066|Ref. 5066]] and this "Jumbo" Ref. 5065, with a 38 mm case. The large Ref. 5065 was released first, becoming the first Patek Philippe model to ship with a rubber strap. Due to the construction of the butterfly [[deployant]] clasp, the rubber strap had to be cut to size for each owner, an expensive replacement part on resale.

Ref. 5065 was available with a [[sapphire]] [[display caseback]], showing off the in-house [[PP 315|Cal. 315 S C]] [[central rotor]] [[automatic]] movement. The Jumbo case allows a full set of [[Arabic numerals]] on the dial, unusual for a watch with a [[date window]]. This also allowed the less-complex Cal. 315 to be used instead of the similar Cal 330 which features a recessed date wheel.

In [[2007]], Patek Philippe introduced a replacement for both Aquanaut models, [[Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167|Ref. 5167]], at [[BaselWorld]]. This features a larger 40 mm case and improved contoured strap. In [[2017]], the 20th anniversary of the Aquanaut was celebrated with the release of an even larger 42.2 mm modern [[Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5168|"Jumbo" Aquanaut, Ref. 5168]].

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**References:**
  * 5065J [[Yellow gold]]
  * 5065/1J [[Yellow gold]] with gold [[bracelet]]
  * 5065A [[Stainless steel]]
  * 5065/1A [[Stainless steel]] with steel [[bracelet]]

**Movement: **
  * [[Self-winding]] [[manufacture]] movement [[PP 315|Cal. 315 S C]], 21,600 A/h
  * [[Geneva Seal]]
  * 29 [[jewels]]
  * Power reserve 45 h

**Case:**
  * [[Stainless steel]], [[yellow gold]]
  * Ø 38 mm
  * Fixed [[bezel]] [[satin-finished]]
  * [[Sapphire crystal]], [[sapphire crystal]] caseback
  * [[Screw-in crown]]
  * [[Waterproof]] to 120 m

**Functions:**
  * Hours, minutes, [[central seconds]], date

**Dial:**
  * Black

**Bracelet: **
  * "Tropical" strap made of durable and water resistant composite material, with [[folding clasp]]
  * Metal bracelet

**Production: **
  * [[1997]]-[[2006]]
  * Successor [[Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167|Aquanaut Ref. 5167]], [[Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5168|Aquanaut "Jumbo" Ref. 5168]]
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