Patek 5164R vs Rolex 116655

[brmeyers]

Originally Posted by jon_jon

With the 116655, my AD mentioned that if the rubber strap is too big, they can't cut it like they can with the Aquanaut. Instead they have to order one for your wrist size. For those who own the 116655, did you have to order a new strap to fit your wrist or you are wearing the standard strap the came with?

I would have needed the smaller size with 6.3" wrist. AD would have ordered it.
Standard size too big by a good margin for me.

[soundserious]

Originally Posted by jon_jon

With the 116655, my AD mentioned that if the rubber strap is too big, they can't cut it like they can with the Aquanaut. Instead they have to order one for your wrist size. For those who own the 116655, did you have to order a new strap to fit your wrist or you are wearing the standard strap the came with?

Yes of course the strap is much more than a price of rubber. I needed a smaller strap half. Took 10 days and cost $300 from AD. Free if you buy the watch new from AD of course. I flipped a 5167 for mine so mine was secondhand.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by jon_jon

With the 116655, my AD mentioned that if the rubber strap is too big, they can't cut it like they can with the Aquanaut. Instead they have to order one for your wrist size. For those who own the 116655, did you have to order a new strap to fit your wrist or you are wearing the standard strap the came with?

Well Jon, I just got mine yesterday from my AD. I am wearing the standard strap and also bracelet has multiple adjustments as well if needed. So for me a perfect fit and wearing the watch for a short time I have to say I am quite enjoying it!

[HL65]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Dang it. I really want one but on bracelet.

By the way Mike I think a bracelet would completely take away for me what makes this one so special and unique. The watch is so sporty on the Oysterflex epsecially with matte dial and black cerachrome bezel. Just my thoughts and there are plenty of Rolex PM sports models available on typical bracelets bu no others quite like this though!

[jon_jon]

Originally Posted by HL65

By the way Mike I think a bracelet would completely take away for me what makes this one so special and unique. The watch is so sporty on the Oysterflex epsecially with matte dial and black cerachrome bezel. Just my thoughts and there are plenty of Rolex PM sports models available on typical bracelets bu no others quite like this though!

It looks great on your wrist, Ken! Congratulations

[Vipes]

Congrats, Ken. How comfortable is the strap compared to the 5167 strap? Does it bend pretty easily at the lugs? Thanks.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by HL65

By the way Mike I think a bracelet would completely take away for me what makes this one so special and unique. The watch is so sporty on the Oysterflex epsecially with matte dial and black cerachrome bezel. Just my thoughts and there are plenty of Rolex PM sports models available on typical bracelets bu no others quite like this though!

I quite agree but for me the black ceramic bezel insert is the differentiator. In a perfect world I could buy it on bracelet and add the straps as an option.

It looks stunning on you!

[Dancing Fire]

Originally Posted by HL65

Congrats, beautiful watch!

[mps354]

Originally Posted by HL65

By the way Mike I think a bracelet would completely take away for me what makes this one so special and unique. The watch is so sporty on the Oysterflex epsecially with matte dial and black cerachrome bezel. Just my thoughts and there are plenty of Rolex PM sports models available on typical bracelets bu no others quite like this though!

Looks great ken, congrats!

[lamshanks]

Guys -

one last request - what are your thoughts/opinions/analyses/conclusions for a gift for a special occasion for daily use:

Patek 5164R vs AP Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar (steel)

THANK YOU!

[codecow]

Originally Posted by HL65

Still the 116655 for me...Will strap my new one on later today.

Nice!!! Congrats!

[GB-man]

You're overthinking this I think. Which one excites you the most?

[KarlS]

Fine tuning can be done on the clasp but the AD hads to do it for me...not as easy as the usual Rolex deployant

[lapince]

Basically you have to see them in real, I found the PP to be stunning while the Rolex did nothing at all, though I kinda liked it when I saw pics of it, but in real nothing, though between the 5164 in SS and the Rolex I would probably choose the Rolex...

[JorgeCCW]

if you ask for the better watch, Patek hands down, is not even a contest.
if you want a cool watch more rugged, then Rolex is your answer.
I think is easier to justify the Patek in your stable, brings more to the table.
But we buy what we love, and thats at the end the deciding factor
good luck

[jschmidtdmd]

Very nice! Congrats Ken.......looks great on you!

[HL65]

Originally Posted by jschmidtdmd

Very nice! Congrats Ken.......looks great on you!

Thanks John

[codecow]

If you try this one on I think you'll love the strap. I think it might feel better than the 5167.

[jonathan17]

I'tried it before and needs to be ordered in a longer strap for me but it is a beautiful watch ken. I really like the matte dial and the bezel on this watch with the rubber strap it just looks amazing. Cheers.)

[HL65]

Originally Posted by jonathan17

I'tried it before and needs to be ordered in a longer strap for me but it is a beautiful watch ken. I really like the matte dial and the bezel on this watch with the rubber strap it just looks amazing. Cheers.)

[Jack Cassidy]

Big Congrats. Great picture. I agree this watch is a truly unique Rolex - and a superb versatile competitor for wrist time in any feinschmecker watch collection.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Jack Cassidy

Big Congrats. Great picture. I agree this watch is a truly unique Rolex - and a superb versatile competitor for wrist time in any feinschmecker watch collection.

Thanks!

[soundserious]

Easily the most discussed Rolex on the Patek forum, always seems to be in the mix versus Aquanauts. Similar price points and features I guess.

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by soundserious

Easily the most discussed Rolex on the Patek forum, always seems to be in the mix versus Aquanauts. Similar price points and features I guess.

Isn't the Rolex around $25 and the 5167 around $18k? Certainly in the UK it was £16600 for the 116655 and £12400 for the 5167A which is quite a difference.

[soundserious]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Isn't the Rolex around $25 and the 5167 around $18k? Certainly in the UK it was £16600 for the 116655 and £12400 for the 5167A which is quite a difference.

Oh you might be right, sorry not up to speed on MSRP lately!

[Pingparme]

Lamshanks, it is a hard question to answer. It depends on what the person does on a daily basis. If the person does not work, then both can be nice options (or can be an overkill). If the person is working in the office in a more conservative job, the royal oak may be appropriate. If the person works in a more trendy environment, the 5164R may be nice. But these are "non entry level" pieces for daily wear. What a lucky person receiving the gift no matter which you choose. I love both! (Sorry, my views may be subjective, but that is how I see it from my own background).