Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5066 'Japan Edition'

Some watches just have a certain energy — the kind that instantly transports you to a time, a place, a mood. 

We are proud to offer the Patek Philippe Aquanaut reference 5066, Japan Edition. Crafted in stainless steel and fitted with a striking deep blue dial and matching blue tropical strap, this piece holds a distinctive place in Patek Philippe’s history.

The Prototype Spirit 
The 5066, with its compact 36mm case, carries a prototype-like spirit — a watch from a time when Patek Philippe was still experimenting, still discovering the perfect balance between sportiness and sophistication.

Everything about the design feels bold and refreshingly playful: the embossed ‘tropical’ dial with its grid-like texture, the quirky rounded Arabic numerals, and the rubber strap, which was a radical departure from the more conservative options that dominated the era. It’s a watch that challenged tradition, introduced just as the world was stepping into the new millennium.

A Japan-Only Release
Patek Philippe produced this special Aquanaut configuration solely for the Japanese market in the late 1990s. This was a time when regional editions were quite rare, created with local tastes in mind, and seldom seen outside their country of origin. With its vibrant blue dial and strap it offered a playful, modern twist on the Aquanaut’s bold design language.

Few watches evoke a sense of place quite like this one; a piece forever tied to the Japanese coastline, the energy of its vibrant cities, and the understated cool of late '90s Patek Philippe.

Condition
This example has been well preserved and remains in good condition throughout.

The stainless steel case remains thick and well-defined, showing only subtle signs of age and use.

The bezel is sharp showing minimal sings of wear.

The clasp exhibits honest signs of use.

The deep blue dial is vibrant and clean. 

The luminous markers and hands are fully intact.

Overall, this is a well-kept example with just the slightest, honest signs of wear. Exactly as you'd hope to find it.

A Full Set with Rare Accessories
This watch comes exactly as it was originally delivered in 1998, accompanied by its original Japanese papers, Patek Philippe leather map with booklets and blue Patek Philippe inner and outer box. The blue boxes are details specifically reserved for the Japan Edition.

This watch wears effortlessly on the wrist and strikes a perfect balance between sportiness and refined elegance. The deep blue dial, with its embossed grid texture and luminous markers, offers a striking contrast against the stainless steel case — a look that remains just as cool today as it did in the 1990s.