Rubber B for Aquanaut

[RUpanerai]

Negative...

[jamie]

Originally Posted by cotway

Just wanted to post a few pictures of the 5164 on the new 5167 RubberB strap. I know there is a small gap but it works. On the wait list for the 5164 straps for early 2021.


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That looks great. Weird, when I contacted them, they said it wouldn't work at all for my 5164.

[joerivers1961]

Great job as always. I've had several for my 5980.

[Batsu83]

If you wear a watch for this price you should wear the orginal one!

If somebody is interested I have one green Khaki left.

Regards

[trackingtime]

there's another alternative to rubber b. cheaper but just as good.
tempomat from madrid (https://tempomaterials.com/)
got this orange strap from my local retailer, i also got a navy blue strap but haven't installed it on my watch.
it's made for 5167 but fits 5164 too, small gap tho

[Mr. Miami]

Originally Posted by trackingtime

there's another alternative to rubber b. cheaper but just as good.
tempomat from madrid (https://tempomaterials.com/)
got this orange strap from my local retailer, i also got a navy blue strap but haven't installed it on my watch.
it's made for 5167 but fits 5164 too, small gap tho

how easy was it to install? i’m still a few months out from buying a grey 5167a as i’m still saving for it in my budget and like the idea of having a navy blue strap. i think i would order it and ask the place where i buy it grey to install it. my only fear would be me handing them all that money (inflicting premium for 5167a) only for them to chip the hell out of it before i even got to wear it. or do you think i should attempt my self? I have 0 experience changing a strap and this 5167a i am going to buy would be my first patek.

[fsprow]

Originally Posted by Mr. Miami

how easy was it to install? i’m still a few months out from buying a grey 5167a as i’m still saving for it in my budget and like the idea of having a navy blue strap. i think i would order it and ask the place where i buy it grey to install it. my only fear would be me handing them all that money (inflicting premium for 5167a) only for them to chip the hell out of it before i even got to wear it. or do you think i should attempt my self? I have 0 experience changing a strap and this 5167a i am going to buy would be my first patek.

Its an easy job with a springbar tool (including cutting the rubber strap and mounting the deployment clasp) but I would not make my first attempt to do so on an expensive Aquanaut. You could practice on an inexpensive watch and/or give it to a good watchmaker to do it for you. I would not ask a dealer to do so unless they have a watchmaker on staff.

Great watch too, as you know. I got mine from Thanh Do (Takuya) - fine fellow and completely honest.

[Mr. Miami]

Originally Posted by fsprow

Its an easy job with a springbar tool (including cutting the rubber strap and mounting the deployment clasp) but I would not make my first attempt to do so on an expensive Aquanaut. You could practice on an inexpensive watch and/or give it to a good watchmaker to do it for you. I would not ask a dealer to do so unless they have a watchmaker on staff.

Great watch too, as you know. I got mine from Thanh Do (Takuya) - fine fellow and completely honest.

i gotcha. thanks man. i think what i may do is just keep the stock strap for a bit and get a feel from dealer if/how many times they have done this? my fear is them chipping it b4 i wear it so i might just stick with black. we’ll see what happens. still have about 9-10 months to think about it.

[Bosscheto]

I have a question with regards to the half links on the 5167A stainless steel bracelet. When you buy it from the AD, and the bracelet does not fit perfectly, do you have to pay for the half link (and if yes how much)? I know it needs to be ordered from Patek but who pays for it.
Thanks in advance.

[mdtddd2007]

Originally Posted by trackingtime

there's another alternative to rubber b. cheaper but just as good.
tempomat from madrid (https://tempomaterials.com/)
got this orange strap from my local retailer, i also got a navy blue strap but haven't installed it on my watch.
it's made for 5167 but fits 5164 too, small gap tho

That looks really nice...saw their website. Thanks for sharing.

[okie4455]

in my experience changing strap on the aquanaut is not the same as other pateks with traditional spring bar. would definitely recommend having ad install. I had a the 5650 blue strap installed on my 5164r and my ad wouldn't let me touch it with a 10 foot pole.

[somthingnew]

Originally Posted by okie4455

in my experience changing strap on the aquanaut is not the same as other pateks with traditional spring bar. would definitely recommend having ad install. I had a the 5650 blue strap installed on my 5164r and my ad wouldn't let me touch it with a 10 foot pole.

Not sure about other Pateks as I haven’t changed the strap on my other watch, but I did change it on my 5164. I would say it is no different than a Rolex. The metal “studs” only allow it to be pulled out in one direction but it is the same, squeeze and take out. Be careful and you will be fine. I used a Bergeon 7825. I also have a blue band to switch back and forth.

[fsprow]

Originally Posted by somthingnew

Not sure about other Pateks as I haven’t changed the strap on my other watch, but I did change it on my 5164. I would say it is no different than a Rolex. The metal “studs” only allow it to be pulled out in one direction but it is the same, squeeze and take out. Be careful and you will be fine. I used a Bergeon 7825. I also have a blue band to switch back and forth.

I use the same "tweezers" 7825 tool and have changed Aquanaut rubber straps at least a dozen times with zero problems. After experience with other watches I don't let an AD do anything on a watch (change straps, add/remove links...) unless they have a qualified watchmaker.

[Spartan1]

Although they look good, I have a hard time straying from OEM on such an expensive and elegant watch. I’m sure its just me and my OCD!

[seadubs]

there is no oem blue option for the 5167r correct?

[Sheldor]

Yes only blue for the 5164 not 5167. My AD was able to order me one when I purchased the watch. That being said there is no green for 5164 vs one (although impossible to source) for 5167. I'm actually curious if anyone can source a red for a 5167 based on the signapore edition released last year.

[edhahn44]

Bump this one up.

Any recent buyers of the Tempomat strap for the 5167? Thinking about getting some but on their pictures it always looks rather crimped at the lugs. Any feedback from owners appreciated.


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[jfriedkin]

I've have bought 3 from tempomat. LOVE em. Feels just like the Original.

[MatteoG]

I've been able to buy a brown one from my AD for my 5167a but no green or blue

[Flex368]

Not a big fan of the aftermarket straps but the Tempomat blue marbella strap looks nice.

[lsupcar]

Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

The price that I giving you is in US dollar......

Not sure what the going price in Switzerland.....

Another thing I want to mention if you switch to rubber strap, you will need a matching pair of spring bars....... Which will cost $40 each......

IMHO.... I think it's best to buy the bracelet version, then you have a complete set..... Plus having the options to be able to switch around, bracelet or rubber......

Thanks for this information.
But why is it that you cannot swap the spring bars from the bracelet over to the rubber strap?

Bill Z

[SL BRABUS]

Originally Posted by lsupcar

Thanks for this information.
But why is it that you cannot swap the spring bars from the bracelet over to the rubber strap?

Bill Z

That because the spring bar on the bracelet version is shorter & the spring bar on the rubber strap version is longer...

[lsupcar]

Interesting. But the distance between the watch lugs is unchanged. It is confusing to me.
If I get multiple colored straps, can I swap bars between rubber straps? Or do they tend to get "bound up" in the rubber and better to have a set for each strap?
I acquired a bracelet version aquanaut yesterday, and ordered the black straps and clasp from the AD. Trying to plan ahead the various ways I can enjoy this watch.
Thanks for letting me know I need to add spring bars to the order list.
Bill Z

[SL BRABUS]

Originally Posted by lsupcar

Interesting. But the distance between the watch lugs is unchanged. It is confusing to me.
If I get multiple colored straps, can I swap bars between rubber straps? Or do they tend to get "bound up" in the rubber and better to have a set for each strap?
I acquired a bracelet version aquanaut yesterday, and ordered the black straps and clasp from the AD. Trying to plan ahead the various ways I can enjoy this watch.
Thanks for letting me know I need to add spring bars to the order list.
Bill Z

Got nothing to do with the lugs..... The mounting position of the spring bar to the end link.... (bracelet vs rubber)

I wouldn't risk putting the bracelet version spring bar on the rubber strap... You might have a hard time switching it back.....

Once you got the rubber strap spring bar you could use it with any rubber strap such as Rubber B....... Make sure your AD order you a 5167A spring bar..... It also the same part number as 5164A

Also, I highly recommended you to buy a Bergeon 7825 spring bar tweezers....

BTW congratulations on an awesome timepiece......

[lsupcar]

Now I understand.
Thank you for all that.

[lsupcar]

Well, I now have the Bergeon tool and factory rubber strap and clasp to try a swap.
A question for those who have done this themselves. I am thinking the tight gaps of the rubber strap combined with the metal prongs on the end of the strap, may make it difficult to remove or install the strap with one hand while the other is manipulating and squeezing the spring bar without the watch head moving around and causing things to go awry..
Is it recommended to place the watch head in some sort of vise during the change? Or do you just do it free hand?
Thanks.

[jfriedkin]

The aquanaut is the WORST strap in all horology to change. I do it freehand. I have 3 extra straps (Red, Orange, Blue) along with the OEM black. I only change straps as the seasons change. Other "regular" watch I may change straps daily.....

What a pain.

[inadeje]

I don’t have an aquanaut but if I did that strap would not grace it…

[NardinNut]

Not sure why the rubberB is getting some hate. Just got mine. I like it. Easy to install and fits the watch perfectly

[lsupcar]

Originally Posted by NardinNut

Not sure why the rubberB is getting some hate. Just got mine. I like it. Easy to install and fits the watch perfectly

I'm mot hating. I think the green looks good.
Good job on the change.
Did you also do it freehand so to speak?