Anyone owned a 35.6mm Aquanut 5060a or 5066?

[mongrelnomoad]

You see, that’s why I didn’t buy the 5065 at the time. It’s a lovely watch, but the lugs overhung my wrist and it just seemed too big. I have a RO as well from the same period (bought new in the late 90s) and I chose the 36mm instead of the jumbo for the same reason. [Back then you could buy any watch you wanted without hassle, so the choices were made purely on aesthetics and comfort. All watches were assumed to be depreciating assets so other concerns didn’t come into it.]

[theflywrist]

I don’t own a 5066, but I do have a 5065, and I absolutely love it.
Also own a 5167 but I certainly prefer the 5065 by a margin.

I have very small wrists btw. 6.25”








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[Passionata]

Originally Posted by theflywrist

I don’t own a 5066, but I do have a 5065, and I absolutely love it.
Also own a 5167 but I certainly prefer the 5065 by a margin.

I have very small wrists btw. 6.25”








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That 65 is

[mongrelnomoad]

Beautiful watches...

[mineral]

Originally Posted by theflywrist

I don’t own a 5066, but I do have a 5065, and I absolutely love it.
Also own a 5167 but I certainly prefer the 5065 by a margin.

I have very small wrists btw. 6.25”








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Based on the wrist size, the 5065 is perfect!


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[MrBigSmiles]

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[agsstructures]

Originally Posted by MrBigSmiles

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Looks perfect, beautiful!!

[chows99]

Hi is this the 36mm mid size or the 38mm jumbo Aquanut?

Originally Posted by MrBigSmiles

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[MrBigSmiles]

36mm.


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[enjoythemusic]

Got one for the wife years ago when i had the 5167. This way we had matching timepieces. Sold both, durability problems on mine and she really wasn't into the style, so now she wears a 36mm SS DJ with pink MOP dial / diamonds.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by sgfortino

My wrist is even smaller than yours and opted for the 5165. When comparing that one to the older 5065 and 5066 the integrated strap and the reworked dial made all the difference for me.

But the aquanaut line generally to me is so versatile. And the rubber straps are very comfortable.

Just mentioning as when I was looking for something to fit my smaller wrist I didn’t even know the 5165 existed. Price factor isn’t great on the 5165 though as it is a bit over the gray prices on the 5167.

I would imagine that the 5165 is among the hardest to get, and most expensive, given its relatively short production run (and perfect size).

Originally Posted by chows99

Jumbo Aquanut like 5165 is sought after highly compared to the 35mm version like 5066 and 5060.

Is the 3mm really that important?

5165 and 5066/5060 aren't really a fair comparison, since the 5165 is the newer style (beefier case, integrated strap, newer movement); I'd consider the 5065 more appropriate, no? Probably also better price factor, as more seem to be floating around.

[dannyp]

I also love how exact PP was in measuring. The 5066 is 35.6. Not 35. Not 36. 35.6.

Reminds me of how pre-BMW Rolls Royces were all fitted with 6.75L engines...

[eco8gator]

What durability issue(s) did you experience with your 5167.

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Got one for the wife years ago when i had the 5167. This way we had matching timepieces. Sold both, durability problems on mine and she really wasn't into the style, so now she wears a 36mm SS DJ with pink MOP dial / diamonds.

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by vintagehartmann

Had a 5065 and loved it till the service centre replaced the dial and hands. Then I sold it.

Sorry to bump this topic but I stumbled upon the 5060 and found this topic.

I don't see the difference in hands or what should I pay attention to compared to older and newer versions or service hands (does that even exist at PP)?

[mdtddd2007]

Get the 5065a or /1A. Perfect size!