5968A-001 Lifespan

[sxdcfv911]

Anyone care to venture a guess as to how long the 5968A-001 will be an active piece in the Aquanaut portfolio? I'm hoping to get if from my AD sometime in the next couple of years...key word 'hoping'.

[Ichiran]

This model was released in 2018 and it is really hard to say when Patek is going to pull the plug. Some models run for a long time while some were discontinued in a year. My guess is as good as yours really.

[llngoc]

On this topic, is this piece really hard to come by at the AD level? My AD was going to let me be on the WL a couple of months back with a 2023 ETA, but now is discouraging me as he had not seen any for this year. He had two people ahead of me in the waitlist and was hoping to get one per year hence the original 2023 estimate.

It seems like all the 5968 models have become really hot lately?

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by llngoc

On this topic, is this piece really hard to come by at the AD level? My AD was going to let me be on the WL a couple of months back with a 2023 ETA, but now is discouraging me as he had not seen any for this year. He had two people ahead of me in the waitlist and was hoping to get one per year hence the original 2023 estimate.

It seems like all the 5968 models have become really hot lately?

Yes it’s very much hard to come by. My understanding is they have movement issues which is nuts seeing as it’s an established caliber. Regardless harder to come by than many of the sport pieces.

[GeraldGentaFan]

In my opinion, after the green 5711, the hardest sports watch to obtain. Most ADs get one every 1-2 years…

[HMHM]

All Aquanauts/Nautilus are probably in the ballpark of 1-2 pieces per year.... Doesn't matter which model tbh... It's currently the most complicated Aquanaut in the collection which might explain its low production number and it's a chronograph. Judging by the 5980 lifespan I don't think its gonna be long in the catalogue. Though its size is slightly on the bigger side, like the 5980...

[liljctl]

Originally Posted by HMHM

All Aquanauts/Nautilus are probably in the ballpark of 1-2 pieces per year.... Doesn't matter which model tbh... It's currently the most complicated Aquanaut in the collection which might explain its low production number and it's a chronograph. Judging by the 5980 lifespan I don't think its gonna be long in the catalogue. Though its size is slightly on the bigger side, like the 5980...

Just noticed your 5980 blue incoming! Congrats.

Why did you go with the G instead of the A? You were on the list of the A not too long ago? Did you pass on the A to go for the G?

I am just really tossing up between the 2 at the moment and would be grateful to hear your thoughts.

[HMHM]

Originally Posted by liljctl

Just noticed your 5980 blue incoming! Congrats.

Why did you go with the G instead of the A? You were on the list of the A not too long ago? Did you pass on the A to go for the G?

I am just really tossing up between the 2 at the moment and would be grateful to hear your thoughts.

Yeah I was on the list for the 5968A because I really like chronographs being a fan of Formula 1. But my AD could only promise me the next 5968A for 2022. When the 5968G came out I registered my interest and they were very nice to allocate me the first one so I took it. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush after all. The drawback is the price though between the 5968A and the 5968G, considering they are the same watch just made of different materials. But blue Patek watches are rarer I supposed and I have quite a number of black dial watches already so it was time to diversify a little. The weight of the white gold really makes the watch feel substantial and worth its price. If given the chance now to pick between both I will probably pick the 5968G over the A but have to stomach the extra cost.

I considered it a blessing in disguise tbh. My favourite watch has always been the 5650G advance research aquanaut. The 5968G in a way resembles that watch for 1/5 the 5650G market price (£50k to £250k) and that’s probably as close as I will get to scratching the itch for a 5650G. That’s the reason why I chose blue over green. You won’t go wrong with both actually.

I thought you sold your 5968A?

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[liljctl]

Insightful response. Thanks for that.

I saw Lingard spotting one and maybe didn't give it enough time.

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[HMHM]

Originally Posted by liljctl

Insightful response. Thanks for that.

I saw Lingard spotting one and maybe didn't give it enough time.

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Harry Kane and VVD both wear their 5968A quite frequently too!

[liljctl]

When I saw VVD with the SG 5167 version. I stopped wearing mine for months.

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[Mini2]

Originally Posted by HMHM

Yeah I was on the list for the 5968A because I really like chronographs being a fan of Formula 1. But my AD could only promise me the next 5968A for 2022. When the 5968G came out I registered my interest and they were very nice to allocate me the first one so I took it. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush after all. The drawback is the price though between the 5968A and the 5968G, considering they are the same watch just made of different materials. But blue Patek watches are rarer I supposed and I have quite a number of black dial watches already so it was time to diversify a little. The weight of the white gold really makes the watch feel substantial and worth its price. If given the chance now to pick between both I will probably pick the 5968G over the A but have to stomach the extra cost.

I considered it a blessing in disguise tbh. My favourite watch has always been the 5650G advance research aquanaut. The 5968G in a way resembles that watch for 1/5 the 5650G market price (£50k to £250k) and that’s probably as close as I will get to scratching the itch for a 5650G. That’s the reason why I chose blue over green. You won’t go wrong with both actually.

I thought you sold your 5968A?

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Nice watch but even nicer model Ferrari

[HMHM]

Originally Posted by Mini2

Nice watch but even nicer model Ferrari

Thanks! One fine day hopefully haha!

[epicurus]

Who knows? 5164a would be the next to go imo.

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Yes it’s very much hard to come by. My understanding is they have movement issues which is nuts seeing as it’s an established caliber. Regardless harder to come by than many of the sport pieces.

If I'm not mistaken, it's simply because they adjusted production allocation of that movement to pre-fab enough 5968G's for their recent launch.

Those have been shipping pretty actively lately.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

If I'm not mistaken, it's simply because they adjusted production allocation of that movement to pre-fab enough 5968G's for their recent launch.

Those have been shipping pretty actively lately.

So does it mean that it can be “easier” to get a 5968G?

[HMHM]

Originally Posted by llngoc

So does it mean that it can be “easier” to get a 5968G?

I would probably say yes? The price difference between the A and the G would make most people go for the A anyway. The same can be observed between 5167 and 5168.