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eric23 · 22 December 2008, 11:11 AM

Does anyone know if the current model Aquanaut 38mm(5165A) or 40mm(5167A) have the Geneva Seal?

topcat30093 · 22 December 2008, 09:08 PM

Eric
I would be very surprised if it didn't have the Geneva Seal.
Because as far as I know every PP has currently got it.
And I say currently because I am led to believe that PP is going to drop the seal in favour of its own criteria.
Because they has become disillutioned, with other companies, who didn't qualify for the Geneva Seal purchasing other smaller companies that had the seal. So that they could use it.

airhkg · 22 December 2008, 10:36 PM

I simply would not buy because I don't like the look.

eric23 · 23 December 2008, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topcat30093

Eric
I would be very surprised if it didn't have the Geneva Seal.
Because as far as I know every PP has currently got it.
And I say currently because I am led to believe that PP is going to drop the seal in favour of its own criteria.
Because they has become disillutioned, with other companies, who didn't qualify for the Geneva Seal purchasing other smaller companies that had the seal. So that they could use it.

Thanks for your feedback

, I was able to read up on it and found that the Aquanaut does have the Seal.

lorsban · 23 December 2008, 07:07 PM

Not sure if it's been mentioned before but you can get rubber strapped watches from Hublot (big bang), Richard Mille, Breguet for well over $100,000.

Personally, I wouldn't spend that much on what's technically a "sports watch."

Jedi · 23 December 2008, 08:11 PM

The pictures are great, and I think I can get better close ups of the indices with my spanking new 15MP Canon G10... will try to do so tonight, otherwise I won't see my Aqua for another 2 weeks.

Spencer · 27 December 2008, 11:19 AM

My next watch will be the Audemars Piguet Rose Gold Rubberclad. It has a rubber strap, but is rose gold, so it is significantly pricier than the Aquanaut pictured by the OP.

Considering most watches that have interchangeable straps, like AP, Panerai, etc range from $150 -$2000 a strap, I don't think it's too foreign to see a $20K plus rubber strap watch.

This is the AP I want next.

p.s. It retails for $42K

richiecooper · 27 December 2008, 02:31 PM

wow those are some expensive watches! They look beautiful but I guess I'll have to wait a few more years before i can get one!

andybuck · 8 March 2016, 06:34 AM

On my Ulysse Nardin Executive Dual Time the rubber strap version is 700usd more than the croc equivalent. I never liked the look of the rubber at first and initially had my heart set on the leather version. When I finally saw the rubber version in the flesh the difference was unbelievable and so I opted for the rubber. The quality of the strap is remarkable and the watch sits on my wrist perfectly. I normally wear a un mmd on a stainless which has a beautifully fitted braclet this I believer retails for other 1k usd, for me the rubber fit is even better, it is also used on the gold models which retail at over 20k usd. In all I would say you really need to see the quality of the strap before you judge it, I'm sure Patek would only supply the finest quality, that said the biggest problem they have is it has to compete against the gorgeous bracelet version.

Lordofrolex · 8 March 2016, 06:38 AM

Aguanaut is a great watch and most people don't understand the price. Personally i wouldn't buy it. I would rather get a PM model rolex but i wouldn't say if someone did want it that they would be making a mistake.

martinr · 8 March 2016, 06:55 AM

I'll give my opinion in eight years! That's how old this thread is.

Watcheroo · 8 March 2016, 06:57 AM

What does the rubber strap have to do with it?

Watcheroo · 8 March 2016, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinr

I'll give my opinion in eight years! That's how old this thread is.

Holy smokes! 8 years!

texex91 · 8 March 2016, 08:14 AM

Martin beat me to it--why revive a 8 year old thread

Highland Ranger · 8 March 2016, 08:27 AM

Code necro thread

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22 December 2008, 09:08 PM	#32
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Eric I would be very surprised if it didn't have the Geneva Seal. Because as far as I know every PP has currently got it. And I say currently because I am led to believe that PP is going to drop the seal in favour of its own criteria. Because they has become disillutioned, with other companies, who didn't qualify for the Geneva Seal purchasing other smaller companies that had the seal. So that they could use it. __________________

23 December 2008, 07:07 PM	#35
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	Not sure if it's been mentioned before but you can get rubber strapped watches from Hublot (big bang), Richard Mille, Breguet for well over $100,000. Personally, I wouldn't spend that much on what's technically a "sports watch." __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

23 December 2008, 08:11 PM	#36
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	The pictures are great, and I think I can get better close ups of the indices with my spanking new 15MP Canon G10... will try to do so tonight, otherwise I won't see my Aqua for another 2 weeks. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

27 December 2008, 11:19 AM	#37
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	My next watch will be the Audemars Piguet Rose Gold Rubberclad. It has a rubber strap, but is rose gold, so it is significantly pricier than the Aquanaut pictured by the OP. Considering most watches that have interchangeable straps, like AP, Panerai, etc range from $150 -$2000 a strap, I don't think it's too foreign to see a $20K plus rubber strap watch. This is the AP I want next. p.s. It retails for $42K __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

8 March 2016, 06:38 AM	#40
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	Aguanaut is a great watch and most people don't understand the price. Personally i wouldn't buy it. I would rather get a PM model rolex but i wouldn't say if someone did want it that they would be making a mistake. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

22 December 2008, 11:11 AM	#31
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Does anyone know if the current model Aquanaut 38mm(5165A) or 40mm(5167A) have the Geneva Seal?

22 December 2008, 10:36 PM	#33
airhkg Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Sub, SMP GMT Co-Ax Posts: 193	I simply would not buy because I don't like the look.

27 December 2008, 02:31 PM	#38
richiecooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2	wow those are some expensive watches! They look beautiful but I guess I'll have to wait a few more years before i can get one!

8 March 2016, 06:34 AM	#39
andybuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: uk Posts: 7	On my Ulysse Nardin Executive Dual Time the rubber strap version is 700usd more than the croc equivalent. I never liked the look of the rubber at first and initially had my heart set on the leather version. When I finally saw the rubber version in the flesh the difference was unbelievable and so I opted for the rubber. The quality of the strap is remarkable and the watch sits on my wrist perfectly. I normally wear a un mmd on a stainless which has a beautifully fitted braclet this I believer retails for other 1k usd, for me the rubber fit is even better, it is also used on the gold models which retail at over 20k usd. In all I would say you really need to see the quality of the strap before you judge it, I'm sure Patek would only supply the finest quality, that said the biggest problem they have is it has to compete against the gorgeous bracelet version.

8 March 2016, 06:55 AM	#41
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,099	I'll give my opinion in eight years! That's how old this thread is.

8 March 2016, 06:57 AM	#42
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CT Posts: 3,912	What does the rubber strap have to do with it?

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texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Martin beat me to it--why revive a 8 year old thread

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Highland Ranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 573	Code necro thread Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

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