Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968R
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph (reference 5968R) is a 42.2 mm 18k rose gold watch with a brown dial. It runs on the automatic caliber CH 28-520 C and is water resistant to 120 m. It was introduced in 2023 and is still in production.
Specifications
Case
- Reference
- 5968R
- Collection
- Aquanaut
- Case size
- 42.2 mm
- Thickness
- 11.9 mm
- Case material
- 18k rose gold
- Water resistance
- 120 m
- Bracelet / strap
- Rubber strap
Dial and bezel
- Dial
- Brown
Movement
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- CH 28-520 C
Production
- Production
- 2023 – today (current)
Dial versions
This reference was made with these dials and finishes.
5968R Brown
5968R-001
Brown
How it compares within the Aquanaut family
Side by side with other references in the same collection, from the catalog.
| Reference | Size | Material | Dial | Caliber | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5968R (This watch) | 42.2 mm | 18k rose gold | Brown | CH 28-520 C | 2023– |
| 5164G-001 | 40.8 mm | 18k white gold | Blue | 324 S C FUS | 2024– |
| 5164R-001 | 40.8 mm | 18k rose gold | Brown | 324 S C FUS | 2016– |
| 5168G-001 | 42.2 mm | 18k white gold | Blue | 324 S C | 2017– |
| 5168G-010 | 42.2 mm | 18k white gold | Khaki green | 324 S C | 2019– |
| 5261R-001 | 39.9 mm | 18k rose gold | Blue | 26-330 S QA LU | 2023– |
| 5968A-001 | 42.2 mm | Stainless steel | Black | CH 28-520 C | 2018– |
| 5968G-001 | 42.2 mm | 18k white gold | Blue | CH 28-520 C | 2021– |
| 5968G-010 | 42.2 mm | 18k white gold | Khaki green | CH 28-520 C | 2021– |
About the Aquanaut family
The Aquanaut was introduced in 1997 with ref. 5060A as a younger, more relaxed companion to the Nautilus. It shares the rounded octagonal case shape but pairs it with an embossed grid-pattern dial and a strap made of a tropical composite material that matches the dial.
Key references include the steel 5167A, the larger 42 mm 5168G in white gold, the Travel Time 5164 with two hour hands for home and local time, and the smaller Aquanaut Luce models aimed at women, some with gem-set bezels. Many automatic models use caliber 26-330 S C. Dealers look closely at the condition of the composite strap, whether the original strap and folding clasp are present, and at the Certificate of Origin, since steel references are tightly allocated by the brand.
Quick answers
- What size is the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968R?
- The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968R has a 42.2 mm case, 11.9 mm thick.
- What movement does the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968R use?
- It uses the automatic caliber CH 28-520 C.
- How water resistant is the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968R?
- It is water resistant to 120 metres.
- Is the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968R still in production?
- Yes, it is a current reference.
- When did the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968R come out?
- It was introduced in 2023.
- What is the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968R made of?
- The case is 18k rose gold. Bracelet or strap: Rubber strap.
Catalog facts checked October 2026.