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tyler1980 · 24 March 2018, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RussW

I would have preferred white, but if going for a colour on a black dial I think orange works pretty well, and has a nice contrast. I bet irl it looks amazing.

a couple of nice live pics on IG. The orange is pretty low key IMO.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bgn18V8A...ctinglifestyle

https://www.instagram.com/p/BglvhI-g...ctinglifestyle

kneedeep · 25 March 2018, 12:23 AM

Love everything about this Aqua chrono.

sechsgang · 25 March 2018, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kneedeep

Love everything about this Aqua chrono.

Me too! That orange just pops in such a cool way. Patek will always have their classic calatravas...but it's just so awesome to see them spice up their sport line a bit...especially the aquanaut, as honestly it's been a hair stale for a while (not calling them bad by any means, I have a travel time coming but just an observation)

kultschar · 25 March 2018, 12:42 AM

After a few days and seeing more pics, ive come to the conclusion....

Love it on Orange strap.
Looks “off” on black strap for some reason..

Therefore how much would I wear an Orange strap watch or how long before the novelty of the Orange strap wears off?

AK797 · 25 March 2018, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kultschar

After a few days and seeing more pics, ive come to the conclusion....

Love it on Orange strap.
Looks “off” on black strap for some reason..

Therefore how much would I wear an Orange strap watch or how long before the novelty of the Orange strap wears off?

Pateks are obvs different but when I had my PO I did prefer it on the orange strap to black, actually got me more notice from girls than any other watch I've had so maybe that's why...

tyler1980 · 25 March 2018, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kultschar

After a few days and seeing more pics, ive come to the conclusion....

Love it on Orange strap.
Looks “off” on black strap for some reason..

Therefore how much would I wear an Orange strap watch or how long before the novelty of the Orange strap wears off?

im the opposite. I like the orange accents a lot but the strap is too much. Id wear it on the black strap as i prefer that. IMO thats the only way the watch doesnt get old.

nyc2la · 25 March 2018, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

im the opposite. I like the orange accents a lot but the strap is too much. Id wear it on the black strap as i prefer that. IMO thats the only way the watch doesnt get old.

On the orange strap, it would be fantastic for the summer. Black strap otherwise (save for beach vacations in the winter).

kultschar · 25 March 2018, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

im the opposite. I like the orange accents a lot but the strap is too much. Id wear it on the black strap as i prefer that. IMO thats the only way the watch doesnt get old.

On black strap I much prefer the 5164 which I think is the way im going to go

Problem with Aquas are that they look sooooo much nicer in real life so hard to judge this one

tyler1980 · 25 March 2018, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kultschar

On black strap I much prefer the 5164 which I think is the way im going to go

Problem with Aquas are that they look sooooo much nicer in real life so hard to judge this one

thats true.

Spartan1 · 25 March 2018, 05:38 AM

Out of my league....but, in my dreams!!

wulin · 25 March 2018, 11:11 AM

Went to an AD today. There are already 6 people on the list for this one......

AK797 · 25 March 2018, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wulin

Went to an AD today. There are already 6 people on the list for this one......

Anything SS Sports will be hot by default for many.

watchucallit · 25 March 2018, 12:49 PM

Of all the releases at this years Baselworld -- this was my favorite. I like the orange markers but prefer the black strap. If i did not already own the 5164, 5990, 5960 and 5712-- would go for this one. Too redundant at this point.

tyler1980 · 26 March 2018, 01:34 AM

its odd that Patek is embracing the strap with orange and including two straps with purchase, yet are not embracing this kind of flexibility on the other aquanauts. You cant get a green strap anymore unless you own the green aquanaut and they won't sell you a blue strap from the 5168 or advanced research unless you own one.

Its kind of contradictory, so maybe they finally embraced it and will free up the strap options so we can change up our watches.

kultschar · 26 March 2018, 01:36 AM

Indeed. I thought odd but welcome. Wonder if it comes with a tool?

yoast · 26 March 2018, 02:10 AM

Is the dial color the same as the 5164?

tyler1980 · 26 March 2018, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by yoast

Is the dial color the same as the 5164?

it looks that way. in the side by side with the 5167 it looks the same to me.

Wembleyisgreen · 26 March 2018, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

Really like this one

Big fan myself

RussW · 26 March 2018, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Anything SS Sports will be hot by default for many.

16 at my AD, and I’d guess quite a few of those are flippers. This is going to be hard to get for a while! Will be interesting to see where the grey price settles compared to the 5711.

CamSLC · 26 March 2018, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RussW

16 at my AD, and I’d guess quite a few of those are flippers. This is going to be hard to get for a while! Will be interesting to see where the grey price settles compared to the 5711.

If your AD know's they are "flippers" will they move on to someone they assume will be keeping the watch or a known collector??

I know my local AD really doesn't want to sell to anyone who isn't a known customer that is planning on holding these more desirable pieces.

yoast · 27 March 2018, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

it looks that way. in the side by side with the 5167 it looks the same to me.

Thanks. It seems to have a bit more of a silvery tone, looking at the IG pics though...

subtona · 27 March 2018, 10:06 AM

Really would have loved this watch if it did not have a date!

Hairdude1 · 30 March 2018, 01:14 PM

I have to see in person and then I can make a true judgment. As for now I am a fan

benlee · 30 March 2018, 01:19 PM

This is actually the same movement from 5905 / 5960s correct?

GB-man · 30 March 2018, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by benlee

This is actually the same movement from 5905 / 5960s correct?

5980 movement I would assume. Good chance they all share the same base but I don’t know much

Droolex · 31 March 2018, 07:35 AM

I like this so much.

DLRIDES · 31 March 2018, 07:52 AM

Really like the hands and dial accents, the orange strap may be a little much though.

25 March 2018, 12:23 AM	#152
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Love everything about this Aqua chrono. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

26 March 2018, 01:34 AM	#164
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	its odd that Patek is embracing the strap with orange and including two straps with purchase, yet are not embracing this kind of flexibility on the other aquanauts. You cant get a green strap anymore unless you own the green aquanaut and they won't sell you a blue strap from the 5168 or advanced research unless you own one. Its kind of contradictory, so maybe they finally embraced it and will free up the strap options so we can change up our watches. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

26 March 2018, 02:10 AM	#166
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,260	Is the dial color the same as the 5164? __________________ IG: @yoast.watch https://www.instagram.com/yoast.watch/

27 March 2018, 10:06 AM	#172
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,995	Really would have loved this watch if it did not have a date! __________________

30 March 2018, 01:14 PM	#173
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I have to see in person and then I can make a true judgment. As for now I am a fan __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

25 March 2018, 12:42 AM	#154
kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	After a few days and seeing more pics, ive come to the conclusion.... Love it on Orange strap. Looks “off” on black strap for some reason.. Therefore how much would I wear an Orange strap watch or how long before the novelty of the Orange strap wears off?

25 March 2018, 05:38 AM	#160
Spartan1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: USA Posts: 236	Out of my league....but, in my dreams!!

25 March 2018, 11:11 AM	#161
wulin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: California Watch: PP,AP,Rolex,IWC Posts: 578	Went to an AD today. There are already 6 people on the list for this one......

25 March 2018, 12:49 PM	#163
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,214	Of all the releases at this years Baselworld -- this was my favorite. I like the orange markers but prefer the black strap. If i did not already own the 5164, 5990, 5960 and 5712-- would go for this one. Too redundant at this point.

26 March 2018, 01:36 AM	#165
kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	Indeed. I thought odd but welcome. Wonder if it comes with a tool?

30 March 2018, 01:19 PM	#174
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	This is actually the same movement from 5905 / 5960s correct? __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

31 March 2018, 07:35 AM	#176
Droolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NYC Watch: RG SeaQ Pano date Posts: 321	I like this so much.

31 March 2018, 07:52 AM	#177
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,598	Really like the hands and dial accents, the orange strap may be a little much though. __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

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