PP Aquanaut 5167 or All Gold GMTIIc

[Chaching]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

This is watch that gets my blood pumping.

-I'll agree Grady...that's a pretty hot watch!! Like it!

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Chaching

-I'll agree Grady...that's a pretty hot watch!! Like it!

It'll take a while, but I think that may be my next and last watch.

I think that would be the icing on the cake.

[DreambreaX]

patek aquanaut looks cheap design. its like toyota with lamborghini machine.

GO FOR GOLD GMT !

[SubRem24]

Originally Posted by subtona

both great choices but since you have several rolex, the patek is a excellent addition and supremely wearable :-)

Just listen to Subtona, if you see his choice of watches, you can't go wrong.
Patek is just class and if you're into gold then my grail is the white gold Sub with the blue bezel.

[capote]

Originally Posted by DreambreaX

patek aquanaut looks cheap design. its like toyota with lamborghini machine.

GO FOR GOLD GMT !

I disagree, I think its very well executed. That being said I would go Nautilus 5711 if I were going for a steel Patek. It just looks dressier in my opinion.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

This is a watch that gets my blood pumping.

I agree, I would like to see one to try on, maybe soon

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by capote

I disagree, I think its very well executed. That being said I would go Nautilus 5711 if I were going for a steel Patek. It just looks dressier in my opinion.

That is where I will likely end up this year although the Aquanaut is till of interest.

Ever since trying on a Nautilus, it is really singing to me.

[sig-x]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

The 5167 is an ok watch but at $20k with a rubber strap and a non-hacking movement that is temperamental (have to watch when you change the date not to stuff up the movement) you have to re-assess where is the add value in this piece...The brand name itself is not worth $20k. You can not safely go diving in this watch, and wait until you get the first service....3 months later you will wish you had the GMT. Quite a feminine piece if that is your style

On the other hand with Rolex you are getting a huge chunk of 18k, real 18k from Rolex, with all the Rolex signature state of the art technology, a rock solid movement. The GMT provides an extra function, the lume is much better, you can actually read the date without glasses and go diving in the watch without a worry. To some ladies it will be a magnet, to others it may be an affront, but who cares what others think the fact is this watch will make an impression one way or the other. The Patek is just a little dull piece of brushed stainless steel..and not even 409L at that..sorry to be so blunt, but that's the reality.

Man I really liked the aquanaut but your post killed my interest a tad bit. Ill own one someday I guess. It's the only PP I care for even though its the entry model.

[tinger]

Originally Posted by sig-x

Man I really liked the aquanaut but your post killed my interest a tad bit. Ill own one someday I guess. It's the only PP I care for even though its the entry model.

Ah man, dont let these posts sway you.
Not trying to offend anyone here.. but a colored gold rolex reminds me of dudes standing outside social clubs on Mulberry street in the 70/80s.

[Chaching]

Originally Posted by tinger

Ah man, dont let these posts sway you.
Not trying to offend anyone here.. but a colored gold rolex reminds me of dudes standing outside social clubs on Mulberry street in the 70/80s.

-I disagree. Fact is not too many people can just drop 40K on a watch. That's just reality. The 18K Solid Gold GMT IIC watch is amazing in every aspect.

[Le Chef]

The naysayers usually have never even worn a Patek let alone owned one. If you want to know what they're really like to own over an extended period of time then ask an owner for their opinion. The opinions of paper tigers who only have opinions for proof are not worth the paper they're printed on. The GMT is a great watch but if you own both it's abundantly clear that the Patek is the better finished and executed watch.

[kilyung]

I happen to own and like steel Pateks and precious metal Rolexes. The gold Rolexes are great because they are derivative of the steel sports models. This means that they are robust and durable sports watches with a bit of specialness. The Patek Nautilus/Aquanaut are great because their movements (the same exceptional movements found in some of the dressier models) are encased in a durable steel case. This means you can take them with you most days when you're not all dressed up. In a nutshell, gold Rolexes are dressy sports watches while steel Pateks are sporty dress watches. There's room for both in any collection.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I happen to own and like steel Pateks and precious metal Rolexes. The gold Rolexes are great because they are derivative of the steel sports models. This means that they are robust and durable sports watches with a bit of specialness. The Patek Nautilus/Aquanaut are great because their movements (the same exceptional movements found in some of the dressier models) are encased in a durable steel case. This means you can take them with you most days when you're not all dressed up. In a nutshell, gold Rolexes are dressy sports watches while steel Pateks are sporty dress watches. There's room for both in any collection.

Well said

[codecow]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I happen to own and like steel Pateks and precious metal Rolexes. The gold Rolexes are great because they are derivative of the steel sports models. This means that they are robust and durable sports watches with a bit of specialness. The Patek Nautilus/Aquanaut are great because their movements (the same exceptional movements found in some of the dressier models) are encased in a durable steel case. This means you can take them with you most days when you're not all dressed up. In a nutshell, gold Rolexes are dressy sports watches while steel Pateks are sporty dress watches. There's room for both in any collection.

Great post and I mostly agree.

[AK797]

I didn't think I would own a gold watch until I was at least well into my forties but after seeing the great pics of the GMTc yg on here I went to an ADs and tried one on and it is a really beautiful piece and under the fairly normal lighting of this particular ADs I found the watch wasnt too blingy or gaudy or lounge lizardy as I was slightly suspecting but just a beautiful luxury sports watch. Its on my list for sure.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I happen to own and like steel Pateks and precious metal Rolexes. The gold Rolexes are great because they are derivative of the steel sports models. This means that they are robust and durable sports watches with a bit of specialness. The Patek Nautilus/Aquanaut are great because their movements (the same exceptional movements found in some of the dressier models) are encased in a durable steel case. This means you can take them with you most days when you're not all dressed up. In a nutshell, gold Rolexes are dressy sports watches while steel Pateks are sporty dress watches. There's room for both in any collection.

Mike did you ever meet a watch you didn't like?

[gwozhog]

I get so tired of people contemplating if a Rolex is more worthy than mine. Which watch do you think I would choose?

[redsubby]

Originally Posted by Le Chef

The naysayers usually have never even worn a Patek let alone owned one. If you want to know what they're really like to own over an extended period of time then ask an owner for their opinion. The opinions of paper tigers who only have opinions for proof are not worth the paper they're printed on. The GMT is a great watch but if you own both it's abundantly clear that the Patek is the better finished and executed watch.

Don't under estimate people on watch boards.
I've owned Patek annual calendar and calatrava, I don't own them anymore, now have 3 steel Rolex and AP RO. I will not hesitate to get the gold GMT over the Aquanaut, even over the annual calendar. The GMT is just a more wearable watch and $20K for a steel watch with rubber strap just ain't gonna happen...

[polarinda]

I don't think you can get a gold gmt iic for 20k...used or unused. Or maybe you can!

[watchf]

The YG GMTIIc is/was a grail of mine but between an Aquanut and GMT I might choose the GMT. However between a YG GMTIIc and a Nautilus I would go Nautilus especially a 5726 with SS bracelet but then the price would be much higher than the GMT in the first place.

[tom2517]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I happen to own and like steel Pateks and precious metal Rolexes. The gold Rolexes are great because they are derivative of the steel sports models. This means that they are robust and durable sports watches with a bit of specialness. The Patek Nautilus/Aquanaut are great because their movements (the same exceptional movements found in some of the dressier models) are encased in a durable steel case. This means you can take them with you most days when you're not all dressed up. In a nutshell, gold Rolexes are dressy sports watches while steel Pateks are sporty dress watches. There's room for both in any collection.

Same here, I like steel Pateks and precious metal Rolexes, except I don't like the Aquanaut series, like I said before, it's a bit feminine for my taste.

But you hit a great point here, gold sports Rolexes are robust/durable with a bit of specialness, I can wear them while playing golf, Pateks? No way.

[theken]

I had a 18K GMTIIC that I wore a couple of times a month.
It remains my favorite of the Rolex 18K yellow gold models.
Recently I decided to replace it with a Patek.
I tried on the Aquanaut 5167 on a bracelet as well as the Nautilus 5711.
After trying on both watches, I ordered a white dial 5711 Nautilus.
If you can try on all of the watches you are considering, I think it will make the decision process much easier.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by AK797

Mike did you ever meet a watch you didn't like?

Hmmm. Rarely but I probably wouldn't call myself a Hublot fan. No offense to any owners.

Originally Posted by theken

I had a 18K GMTIIC that I wore a couple of times a month.
It remains my favorite of the Rolex 18K yellow gold models.
Recently I decided to replace it with a Patek.
I tried on the Aquanaut 5167 on a bracelet as well as the Nautilus 5711.
After trying on both watches, I ordered a white dial 5711 Nautilus.
If you can try on all of the watches you are considering, I think it will make the decision process much easier.

Or you not... You could end up with both, Mark!

[Chaching]

Again...the all Gold GMTIIC is just an amazing, heavy and versitile watch. When you put it on you know a watch is on your wrist! I can wear it with a decked out Canali Suit, shorts and a Polo shirt, jeans and a Polo shirt etc...options are endless. An all Gold watch is just special and a must for any serious watch nut's collection! It's not like a DDII or President which is way too dressy for casual clothes. The overall watch is very sporty even though it's solid Gold.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by Chaching

Again...the all Gold GMTIIC is just an amazing, heavy and versitile watch. When you put it on you know a watch is on your wrist! I can wear it with a decked out Canali Suit, shorts and a Polo shirt, jeans and a Polo shirt etc...options are endless. An all Gold watch is just special and a must for any serious watch nut's collection! It's not like a DDII or President which is way too dressy for casual clothes. The overall watch is very sporty even though it's solid Gold.

Agree with all your points about the 116718 but the plat DD2 is just fine casually as well.

[VICI]

Although it's a Patek, I would rather go GMT 18k... I just looks better IMO.

[Le Chef]

Personally for around $30K, given the choice between the GMTIIC in gold or the Patek 5164 in ss, I would take the Patek every time. I like the fact that it's much less conspicuous. I can walk into any meeting or any bar anywhere in the world, and it's highly unlikely to get recognized. But if you do the same thing with the gold GMTIIC you will get ID'd picked off pretty quickly.

[R.J.]

On a Rolex forum the Patek seems to be holding it's own pretty well. My gold watch is a Calatrava on a strap so it flies under the radar. Personally I like the Aquanaut but understand there's something special wearing precious metal on the wrist How about the GMT11 in gold with leather strap. Less bling, less price and still striking.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by redsubby

Don't under estimate people on watch boards.
I've owned Patek annual calendar and calatrava, I don't own them anymore, now have 3 steel Rolex and AP RO. I will not hesitate to get the gold GMT over the Aquanaut, even over the annual calendar. The GMT is just a more wearable watch and $20K for a steel watch with rubber strap just ain't gonna happen...

I guess you'll never buy any cool old vintage Rolex watches then as $20k cheap for ones I like!

[Chaching]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Agree with all your points about the 116718 but the plat DD2 is just fine casually as well.

Mike ...you're killin' me!!! Agreed.....That DD2 Platty is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!