Patek Philippe 5990/1A-001

Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph

Monday, 20 March 2017

For years, the steel 5990 on bracelet was the allocation that separated committed clients from hopeful ones. Travel time and chronograph in the Nautilus case, with a dial gradient that photographs never quite capture accurately. It remains the collection's defining sports complication — the one that proved the AD relationship was real.

Collector's Note

The steel 5990 on bracelet was, for years, one of the hardest allocations at any AD globally. Getting one required patience, purchase history, and zero flipper signals. It remains a litmus test piece — if you have it, the AD trusted you.

Watch

Steel case.
Water-resistant to 120m.
Size/Height: Ø40.5mm / 12.53mm
Black Gradated dial.
Steel Bracelet.

Movement

Self-winding Caliber CH 28‑520 C FUS.
Chronograph, 60-minute counter, Date, Local and home time, Local and home day/night indication.
Dimensions/Height: Ø31mm / 6.95mm
Parts/Bridges/Jewels: 370 / - / 34
Power Reserve: 45 - 55 hours
Semi-oscillations/hour: 28800 (4Hz)

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