Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5164A-001 'Travel Time' Stainless Steel Black Dial (2015)

The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 5164A-001 “Travel Time” in stainless steel with a black dial is one of the most practical and well-balanced complications ever introduced into the Aquanaut line. Building on the collection’s modern, casual identity, this reference adds a dual-time function without compromising the Aquanaut’s clean design or everyday wearability. The stainless-steel case maintains the familiar rounded-octagonal shape and relaxed proportions, giving the watch a sporty yet refined presence that feels equally at home in travel and daily use. This example is fitted with the earlier, old-style clasp, a detail increasingly appreciated by collectors for its slimmer profile and period-correct feel.

The black dial features the Aquanaut’s signature embossed pattern, adding texture and depth while remaining highly legible. The Travel Time display is intuitive and unobtrusive, with skeletonized hands indicating local time and solid hands showing home time. Discreet day/night indicators for each time zone ensure clarity at a glance, while the date window at 6 o’clock remains tied to local time for practical use. The overall layout is clean and balanced, demonstrating Patek Philippe’s ability to integrate real-world functionality into a contemporary sports watch without visual clutter.

Paired with a matching black rubber strap, the 5164A-001 wears comfortably and securely, reinforcing its role as a true travel companion. Powered by an automatic movement designed specifically for the Travel Time complication, the watch allows the local hour hand to be adjusted independently via the case pushers, making time zone changes effortless. For collectors, the stainless-steel Aquanaut Travel Time with the old-style clasp represents one of the most desirable modern Patek Philippe sports watches—combining usefulness, restrained design, and long-term relevance in a reference that remains highly wearable and quietly sophisticated.