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Old 15 August 2018, 12:08 AM   #1
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New watch wanted and advice needed...

I have been going back and forth quite a bit between the models below.

For around 20,000 my choices are (not in any order)
AP Royal Oak stainless
PP Aquanaut stainless
Rolex YG pre ceramic submariner
Rolex Day-date 36mm YG

Let me know what you think and why

Thanks in advance
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Old 15 August 2018, 12:19 AM   #2
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whats your current line up? I'd go with the aquanaut
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Old 15 August 2018, 12:25 AM   #3
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whats your current line up? I'd go with the aquanaut


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Old 15 August 2018, 12:30 AM   #4
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Have you tried on a 5167 yet? I have a 5164a and have a very hard time not wearing it all the time. Slightly more heft than the 5167 but the Aqua is likely one of the most comfortable watches you will ever wear. And I have a 15300 as well....
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Old 15 August 2018, 01:20 AM   #5
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Old 15 August 2018, 03:20 AM   #6
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aqua or RO for me.. with a slight lean towards the RO
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Old 15 August 2018, 03:31 AM   #7
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aquanaut. Budget is right for a 67 but finding it at that price will be difficult. Id hold out for a 64 as i much prefer that one.
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Old 15 August 2018, 06:24 AM   #8
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I'd get a RO for that, for a bit more the 5164 for sure.
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Old 15 August 2018, 07:30 AM   #9
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If you can manage with this amount to get the PP, then it’s the Aquanaut for me, then the AP RO, I’ll never think of the Rolex.
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Old 15 August 2018, 07:32 AM   #10
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id go aquanaut
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Old 15 August 2018, 07:36 AM   #11
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If u can aqua
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Old 15 August 2018, 07:58 AM   #12
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Aqua, regardless of your current lineup.
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Old 15 August 2018, 08:18 AM   #13
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RO all day - it would fit in your collection perfectly.
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Old 15 August 2018, 04:46 PM   #14
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Aquanaut or YG DD.
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Old 15 August 2018, 06:15 PM   #15
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Old 15 August 2018, 09:29 PM   #16
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Definitely the Aquanaut, if you can source it. I love this timepiece. Incredibly versatile. And the most comfortable watch I’ve ever owned, or even worn for that matter.

If not, the AP RO as a second option.
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Old 15 August 2018, 09:31 PM   #17
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Old 15 August 2018, 10:24 PM   #18
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New watch wanted and advice needed...

Penn & Teller would call this a forced choice seeing that you chose the PP section.

Or did you post a similar question in the AP and Rolex sections for balance?

Well I do have to agree the 5167A is the choice. Good luck finding one under $25K unless you have a relative who owns a PP boutique.


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Old 15 August 2018, 11:18 PM   #19
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Not a fan of Aquanaut, it's too feminine in my opinion, if Patek is a must then I rather go for Nautilus.

Out of the choices you listed I go with AP or Rolex.
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Old 16 August 2018, 12:24 AM   #20
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Old 16 August 2018, 12:27 AM   #21
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Not a fan of Aquanaut, it's too feminine in my opinion, if Patek is a must then I rather go for Nautilus.

Out of the choices you listed I go with AP or Rolex.
Interesting the 5711 was always the more feminine design compared to the aqua in my eyes. We all see things different
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Old 16 August 2018, 01:00 AM   #22
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Interesting the 5711 was always the more feminine design compared to the aqua in my eyes. We all see things different
Yeah that’s true, which is good.
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Old 16 August 2018, 02:44 AM   #23
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It depends what you are looking for. If you want to impress others, get the YG DD or Sub. If you want to go under the radar and not have anyone recognize you are wearing a decent watch, then the 5167 in rubber strap. To a lot of people, it makes no sense to pay $20k-$25k for a watch that gets no attention.

If you post this question in the Rolex section, most likely will get different answers.

I own 3 Aquanauts, so i am a bit biased though...
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Old 16 August 2018, 02:48 AM   #24
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It depends what you are looking for. If you want to impress others, get the YG DD or Sub. If you want to go under the radar and not have anyone recognize you are wearing a decent watch, then the 5167 in rubber strap. To a lot of people, it makes no sense to pay $20k-$25k for a watch that gets no attention.

If you post this question in the Rolex section, most likely will get different answers.

I own 3 Aquanauts, so i am a bit biased though...
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Old 16 August 2018, 03:28 AM   #25
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I have been going back and forth quite a bit between the models below.

For around 20,000 my choices are (not in any order)
AP Royal Oak stainless
PP Aquanaut stainless
Rolex YG pre ceramic submariner
Rolex Day-date 36mm YG

Let me know what you think and why

Thanks in advance
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From your watch collection......

I would want to get the BEST, not 2nd best.....

Having said that, it got to be the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167......

I highly doubt that you would be able to get the 5167 today form the AD.....

Be prepare..... Buying it at the AD for a retail price & be on the waiting list for years to come, since AD not going to sell a sought after piece to the first time Patek Philippe customer.....

Another choice..... Depend on your lifestyle.....

If you like gold watch, go for the gold Sub (most of the time dress casual)

or Day-Date (most of the time dress semi to formal )

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Old 16 August 2018, 03:29 AM   #26
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I'd go with RO.
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Old 16 August 2018, 06:16 PM   #27
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For me it would have to be either the PP or AP. I think my top choice would be the AP though.


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Old 16 August 2018, 06:39 PM   #28
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I will go with the Aquanaut in bracelet.
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Old 16 August 2018, 09:00 PM   #29
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RO will be nice .
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Old 18 August 2018, 12:06 AM   #30
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If you want a 67 R (I love mine), call Moretti’s Jewelry( AD) in San Antonio Tx. They have both a 67r and a 64r in stock. Ask for Raul .
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