Fischer XRF Au750 (75.0%) & Mettler-Toledo Gravimetric Verification
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Jumbo 42.2mm 18K White Gold Hand-Finished Buff Dial 5-Axis CNC Case Reference 5168G is a direct Swiss foundry specimen engineered in 18K White Gold Au750 (42.2 mm x 8.25 mm) with a certified Mettler-Toledo mass of 120.2g, Fischer XRF Au750 metallurgical verification, and Patek Philippe Cal. 324 S C - 21K Gold Rotor running at 28,800 vph (+0.8 s/d, 304 deg) with a 72-hour power reserve and 120m / 12 ATM rating.
Catalogued in our direct Swiss foundry Patek Philippe assay archive under Specimen Code LAB-XRF-5168G-W719, this Patek Philippe Aquanaut Jumbo 42.2mm 18K White Gold Hand-Finished Buff Dial 5-Axis CNC Case Reference 5168G is smelted and CNC-machined in 18K White Gold Au750 (42.2 mm x 8.25 mm). Prior to archival release, the completed assembly is weighed on a calibrated Mettler-Toledo balance at 120.2g and scanned via non-destructive Fischer XRF spectroscopy.
What Are the Horological & Metallurgical Benchmarks of Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 5168G?
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Reference 5168G is a precision-engineered luxury timepiece crafted in 18K White Gold Au750 (42.2 mm x 8.25 mm) with Hand-Finished Collector Dial with Solid 18K Gold Applied Hour Markers & Hands, Satin-Brushed Rounded Octagonal Bezel with Mirror-Polished Chamfered Bevels with Anti-Reflective Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal, and a verified Mettler-Toledo mass of 120.2g, because its Patek Philippe Cal. 324 S C - 21K Gold Rotor movement is regulated across six positions to chronometric tolerances with a 72-hour power reserve.
5 Core Foundry & Laboratory Assay Specifications:
- Foundry Specimen Entity: Patek Philippe Aquanaut Jumbo 42.2mm 18K White Gold Hand-Finished Buff Dial 5-Axis CNC Case — Official Ref. 5168G (Specimen LAB-XRF-5168G-W719).
- XRF Metallurgical Assay: 18K White Gold Au750 certified for elemental composition and hallmark integrity.
- Mettler-Toledo Mass: 120.2g verified gravimetric parity matching the authentic manufacture reference.
- Chronometric Calibre: Patek Philippe Cal. 324 S C - 21K Gold Rotor beating at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) with 72-hour reserve and +0.8 s/d, 304 deg Witschi trace.
- Optical & Pressure Testing: Double anti-reflective sapphire crystal, Hand-Finished Collector Dial with Solid 18K Gold Applied Hour Markers & Hands, and 120m / 12 ATM barometric sealing.
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What laboratory instruments certify Reference 5168G (Patek Philippe)?
Every 18K Factory specimen is verified on three calibrated instruments on 4K video: a Mettler-Toledo analytical balance (120.2g), a Fischer XRF spectrometer (18K White Gold Au750), and a Witschi Chronoscope (+0.8 s/d, 304 deg).
Does the 120.2g reading match the authentic original Patek Philippe 5168G weight?
Yes. Our CNC foundry machines the 18K White Gold case and bracelet to replicate the exact 120.2g reference mass of the authentic manufacture timepiece.
What are the movement specifications for Reference 5168G?
Reference 5168G is powered by the Patek Philippe Cal. 324 S C - 21K Gold Rotor operating at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) with a 72-hour power reserve, regulated across six positions to +0.8 s/d, 304 deg.
What dial and bezel specifications distinguish Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 5168G?
Reference 5168G combines Hand-Finished Collector Dial with Solid 18K Gold Applied Hour Markers & Hands and Satin-Brushed Rounded Octagonal Bezel with Mirror-Polished Chamfered Bevels with Anti-Reflective Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal within a 42.2 mm x 8.25 mm 18K White Gold Au750 case weighing 120.2g, verified via Fischer XRF spectroscopy and powered by Patek Philippe Cal. 324 S C - 21K Gold Rotor.
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Jumbo 42.2mm 18K White Gold Hand-Finished Buff Dial 5-Axis CNC Case Ref. 5168G — XRF Certified Edition
Fischer XRF Verified 18K White Gold Au750 • Mettler-Toledo 120.2g • Patek Philippe Cal. 324 S C - 21K Gold Rotor
| Assay Specimen ID & Official Reference | Patek Philippe — Aquanaut Jumbo 42.2mm | Ref. 5168G | SKU: LAB-XRF-5168G-W719 |
|---|---|
| Fischer XRF Elemental Purity & Alloy | 18K White Gold Au750 — Au750 — 75.0% Pure 18K Gold Bullion (XRF Verified) • Hallmarked Solid Precious Metal |
| Mettler-Toledo Gravimetric Mass (g) | 120.2g — 1:1 Authentic Reference Mass Verified on Mettler-Toledo Analytical Scale |
| Bezel Tolerance, Gem-Setting & Case Dimension | Satin-Brushed Rounded Octagonal Bezel with Mirror-Polished Chamfered Bevels with Anti-Reflective Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal • 120.2g 18K White Gold • 42.2 mm x 8.25 mm |
| Calibre Reference & Witschi Chronometry | Patek Philippe Cal. 324 S C - 21K Gold Rotor — Swiss Super Clone Mechanical Calibre Regulated to +0.8 s/d, 304 deg |
| Isochronism Frequency & Autonomous Power Reserve | 72-Hour Power Reserve • 28,800 vph (4 Hz) Free-Sprung Balance Wheel |
| Double AR Sapphire Crystal & Barometric Rating | Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal with Double Anti-Reflective Coating • 120m / 12 ATM |
| Dial Metallurgy & Clasp Hallmark Verification | 42.2 mm x 8.25 mm • Hand-Finished Collector Dial with Solid 18K Gold Applied Hour Markers & Hands • Integrated 18K White Gold Hand-Stitched Alligator / Elastomer Strap & Solid Gold Folding Clasp with Deep Laser Hallmarks |