Wristwatch · Travel-Time Chronograph

Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel-Time Chronograph Reference 5990/1A

Partially verified

This Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel-Time Chronograph, reference 5990/1A, is a 2019 men's wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case measuring 43.5 millimeters. It is equipped with an integrated stainless steel bracelet and is powered by the Caliber CH 28-250 C FUS movement, visible through an exhibition case back. The dial is grey with a horizontally striped pattern, incorporating an analog date subdial at 12 o'clock and a sub-seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. The watch provides a flyback chronograph function and a Travel Time feature, which utilizes two separate hour hands to display two distinct time zones, further assisted by local and home indicators. Luminescent white markers and hands provide legibility. The object includes its original presentation boxes, Certificate of Origin, setting pusher, and documentation.

Front view of the Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel-Time Chronograph 5990/1A showing the grey striped dial. — Craft & Tailored. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: craftandtailored.com
Category: Wristwatch · Travel-Time Chronograph
Maker / attribution: Patek Philippe
Reference: 5990/1A
Catalogue / lot identifier: PPNLDTC5990
Source-reported date: 2019
Source-reported place: Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bracelet

The watch features a stainless steel case measuring 43.5 millimeters. It is fitted with an integrated stainless steel bracelet, which the source describes as retaining a total of 22 links with minimal stretch. The design incorporates an exhibition case back that provides a view of the internal mechanical movement.

The auction description reports that the case is in well-preserved condition and appears to have not been polished, maintaining its original angles and chamfers. The watch retains its original Patek-signed crown.

Evidence for this section

“The strong and well-preserved stainless steel case appears to be unpolished and retains crisp angles and chamfers throughout”
“The exhibition case back is in beautiful condition and shows off the Cal. CH 28-250 C FUS movement”
“The watch retains its original Patek-signed crown and integrated stainless steel bracelet”

Dial and Complications

The dial is finished in a grey tone with a characteristic striped pattern. It incorporates two primary subdials: a date display positioned at 12 o'clock and a sub-seconds register located at 6 o'clock. Luminous plots are applied at each hour marker, which correspond to the primary hour and minute hands.

Functionality includes a flyback chronograph and a Travel Time feature. The latter utilizes two separate hour hands to display two different time zones, indicated by 'LOCAL' and 'HOME' displays on the dial surface.

Evidence for this section

“The iconic "striped" grey dial is in flawless condition.”
“a flyback chronograph, a Travel Time function (two time zones with two separate hour hands), and an analog date at 12 o'clock.”

Included Accessories

The watch is offered as a complete set, including its original packaging and administrative components. This includes the outer shipping box, as well as the inner and outer presentation boxes.

Also provided are the Certificate of Origin, a serialized hang tag, a setting pusher for adjusting the complications, various booklets, and a branded leather document holder.

Evidence for this section

“The watch comes supplied with its original outer cardboard shipping box, inner and outer presentation boxes, Certificate of Origin, serialized hang tag, setting pusher, booklets, and leather Patek Phillipe document holder.”

Open research questions

What is the specific production serial number for this individual watch, as the listing indicates 'N/A'?
Does the accompanying Certificate of Origin list the original date of sale?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel-Time Chronograph Reference 5990/1A
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Date of Manufacture	2019	“2019 Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel-Time Chronograph (Ref. 5990/1A)”
Movement Caliber	Cal. CH 28-250 C FUS	“shows off the Cal. CH 28-250 C FUS movement in all its glory”
Bracelet Capacity	Up to 7 1/2-inch wrist	“will fit up to a 7 1/2-inch wrist”
Stock Number	PPNLDTC5990	“Stock # PPNLDTC5990”

Visible details

Integrated stainless steel bracelet with 22 links
Grey horizontally striped dial with two subdials
Exhibition case back revealing the Caliber CH 28-250 C FUS movement
Push-buttons located on the case side for Travel Time adjustment

Research qualifications

The vendor claims the stainless steel case appears to be unpolished, but this is an subjective assessment.
The vendor reports 'minimal stretch' on the bracelet, an imprecise condition measurement.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

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Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record a58692043b

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