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Old 19 November 2017, 01:13 AM   #1
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Opinion. Keep 5164 or trade for 5168G

I️ love my 5164 but the 5168G looks incredible. Can’t justify keeping both. Price difference aside. What does everyone think?
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Old 19 November 2017, 01:32 AM   #2
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Depends on your wrist size and if you want the GMT complication. Feedback on the 5168G is that it wears big and is very flat.
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Old 19 November 2017, 02:18 AM   #3
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The blue dial on the new Aquanaut is quite nice.

It really depends on if you use the dual time function on the 5164 and your wrist size.
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Old 19 November 2017, 02:34 AM   #4
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Never , 5164 thickness is a characteristic that’s very important for me; without it I wouldn’t have an Aquanaut at all.



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Old 19 November 2017, 02:39 AM   #5
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A tough choice. Really need to see them side by side
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Old 19 November 2017, 02:46 AM   #6
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A tough choice. Really need to see them side by side
Yes, so still favouring the 64.
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Old 19 November 2017, 02:48 AM   #7
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Old 19 November 2017, 03:32 AM   #8
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To me totally different watches. I still love the 5164.


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Old 19 November 2017, 03:49 AM   #9
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5164A Pros
- Proportions are slightly nicer (the additional thickness / heft makes it a bit more sporty)
- GMT function is quite practical
- Like globe-in-globe design of dial and sub-dial

5168G Pros
- The gradient blue dial is to die for
- Precious (white) metal
- Date is easier to read at a glance

Tough choice!
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Old 19 November 2017, 04:42 AM   #10
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I’d favor the 5164 due to the complication.
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Old 19 November 2017, 05:23 AM   #11
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I prefer the 5164...prefer the size and complication
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Old 19 November 2017, 05:58 AM   #12
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5168 is very nice, but 5164 is more interesting. I’d keep the 5164.
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Old 19 November 2017, 06:14 AM   #13
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Though the blue dial is nice, Not a fan of the 42mm size
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Old 19 November 2017, 06:49 AM   #14
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Agree with all the comments above. Keep the 5164.
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Old 19 November 2017, 07:21 AM   #15
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My gut tells me keep the 5164 but if I see the 5168 in person I might just cave
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Old 19 November 2017, 08:28 AM   #16
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My gut tells me keep the 5164 but if I see the 5168 in person I might just cave
Take pics of both before you do, need some comparison pics.

I'm interested too, that blue dial looks amazing at times.

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t5...19378432_n.jpg
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Old 19 November 2017, 09:04 AM   #17
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Take pics of both before you do, need some comparison pics.

I'm interested too, that blue dial looks amazing at times.

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t5...19378432_n.jpg
Unfortunately it’s unlikely I’ll be the guy for that as I don’t have a 5164

Also my PP AD is about 800 miles from my home
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Old 19 November 2017, 09:30 AM   #18
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Take pics of both before you do, need some comparison pics.



I'm interested too, that blue dial looks amazing at times.



https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t5...19378432_n.jpg


The blue dial is nice, but really depends on the lighting. Didn’t look as bright blue when I tried one on.


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Old 19 November 2017, 11:06 AM   #19
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The blue dial is nice, but really depends on the lighting. Didn’t look as bright blue when I tried one on.


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Yes I've seen a few vids now and the colour looks muted unless it has great light.
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Old 19 November 2017, 11:30 AM   #20
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Just recently sold my 5167 steel bracelet. Wasn’t much of fan once I had it for a while, but really love the look of the 5168. Have not seen it it person yet, but feeling tempted by the bolder appearance and blue color. What is the availability and pricing running at?
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Old 19 November 2017, 01:08 PM   #21
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Sell the 5164, buy the 5168, sell the 5168 for big profits, re purchase 5164.

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Phrasing.
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Old 19 November 2017, 11:23 PM   #22
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I'd definitely keep the beautiful 5164
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Old 20 November 2017, 01:09 AM   #23
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5164 all day long, so versatile, great proportions and goes with everything.

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Old 20 November 2017, 01:31 AM   #24
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I would not get rid of my 5164 for the 5168. I love both but to get the 5168 instead you sacrifice versatility in both the complications and color. The 5168 with the blue strap/dial is less of an everyday piece to me and while I would wear it, it would be less than the 5164 as its a lot of blue.
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Old 20 November 2017, 08:24 AM   #25
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No. Your 64 is a lot nicer than the 68...at least for me. I tried one and was underwhelmed.

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