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stockjock1975 · 27 February 2013, 03:47 AM

Thanks Kxux! I wish you the best in your search!

kxux · 4 March 2013, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Unlike much of my collection, these two get regular weekly use at least once a week.

Thanks Mike, all. Still looking for place where I can get the 5711 and 5167 on my wrist.

I was so busy at work that I did not keep up with this thread.

Managed to find 15400 at AD late last week and it looked quite good. But I would probably go with black or blue dial.

Opinions?

kxux · 11 March 2013, 01:22 AM

During recent trip to London I had few hours to do some watch browsing in New Bond Street. That place rocks.

I had one of the best experiences in the Patek Philippe Salon where I spent good hour trying on the 5167 and 5711 with white dial (they did not have one with blue that day).

The salon is very nice and the staff very courteous. This was the best experience ever from any watch browsing I've done. I was greeted and seated at the viewing table. They offered me water and brought out the watches I wanted to see. Then while I was trying them on we chatted about the production, movements and quality. I also took few snaps of the watches for my wife to see when I got back home.

Before I left they gave me bag full of Patek related magazines and brochures for me to read on the plane. Very good experience.

Here are the pictures. I will need to hold off on the purchase as we have agreed to finish the basement which right now has higher priority than new watch. Which will give me some time to think about which one to get ;-). I'm seriously leaning to 5711 white dial as that dial just pops.

kilyung · 11 March 2013, 01:51 AM

I don't know, Jan. The white 5711 looks great but the 5167 really jumps out at me more on your wrist!

Puffy · 11 March 2013, 02:40 AM

Def 5167

White 5711's dial looks like a garage door!

Glad you had a good experiece at the salon. They've always been arseholes when I've been there. Might be because I'm a local

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bardm · 11 March 2013, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

White 5711's dial looks like a garage door!

LOL! I guess the white dial owners are going to love you for that comment

I myself think the white dial looks very interesting and fresh

kxux · 11 March 2013, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

Def 5167

White 5711's dial looks like a garage door!

Glad you had a good experiece at the salon. They've always been arseholes when I've been there. Might be because I'm a local

I don't know. It look like that in some pictures, but in person it is stunning. I liked it a lot. But the 5167 is great as well - hard to chose from two great references.

The boutique staff was great. Not sure if my American English with hint of Dutch (I'm not Dutch btw) made them more pleasant ;-). Or maybe the fact that I was there in morning hours when there was literally no foot traffic. The prices are not bad either if you take the watch out of EU and claim the VAT.

kxux · 11 March 2013, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I don't know, Jan. The white 5711 looks great but the 5167 really jumps out at me more on your wrist!

Mike,

Thanks.

You, my wife and my mother in law - all had the same response. Still not 100% decided which way to go. Both of these models are amazing and whichever I end up with will be great. I hope that in the next few weeks I will find AD with 5711 blue dial that is out of the plastic so I can compare the two 5711.

Jan

subtona · 11 March 2013, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

i don't know, jan. The white 5711 looks great but the 5167 really jumps out at me more on your wrist!

x2

Puffy · 11 March 2013, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kxux

I don't know. It look like that in some pictures, but in person it is stunning. I liked it a lot. But the 5167 is great as well - hard to chose from two great references.

The boutique staff was great. Not sure if my American English with hint of Dutch (I'm not Dutch btw) made them more pleasant ;-). Or maybe the fact that I was there in morning hours when there was literally no foot traffic. The prices are not bad either if you take the watch out of EU and claim the VAT.

Personally I prefer 5711 in blue which is on my wrist right now

The 5167 suits you better I think. Looks more refined and elegant for the quintessential gentleman

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enjoythemusic · 13 March 2013, 11:17 PM

For me, the 5167 for daily comfort and usability. Some watches you love and wear them on and off. Great timepieces mind you. Then there is the 5167 that simply feels and looks right to the point you never want to take it off. JMHO.

kilyung · 14 March 2013, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kxux

Mike,

Thanks.

You, my wife and my mother in law - all had the same response. Still not 100% decided which way to go. Both of these models are amazing and whichever I end up with will be great. I hope that in the next few weeks I will find AD with 5711 blue dial that is out of the plastic so I can compare the two 5711.

Jan

That says it all right there.

vc_watches · 14 March 2013, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

That says it all right there.

Exactly. I usually never show the wife my choices before I make a decision; otherwise she'll weigh in and then if I go against her opinion.........

simbal · 14 March 2013, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

That says it all right there.

You are a smart man Mike

Lamkyle · 14 March 2013, 03:46 PM

i love the winding sound it makes when the "anchor" spines..

kxux · 15 March 2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vc_watches

Exactly. I usually never show the wife my choices before I make a decision; otherwise she'll weigh in and then if I go against her opinion.........

Well there you go. My wife actually said and I quote - I like this one (5167), but get the one you like. You will be wearing it.

As I said the basement is already under way so watch needs to wait few weeks or months. We will see. There are few aquanauts going into that basement, btu it will be great to have proper gym space.

Thanks guys.

kxux · 15 March 2013, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

That says it all right there.

Yup. ;-).

tom2517 · 15 March 2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by h999r

Deepsea got my vote :)

Same here, not a fan of that PP, looks like a girl's watch to me......Nautilus looks better.

SohAIS · 16 March 2013, 05:24 AM

Mike Your Patek is beautiful. What model # is that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Regarding scratches, it's all about how you take care of them. I've worn my 15300 and 5711 in regular rotation over two years now. I think they still look great.

kxux · 4 April 2013, 02:42 AM

Short update on my search - decision has been made and I should have the watch in my possession in the next day or so. Very excited about it. Will post pictures when it arrives.

kxux · 5 April 2013, 10:29 AM

And it is here. I'm so excited - FedEx missed me this morning so I had to drive few extra miles to pick it up after work. Everything worked out great and so I can present my 5165a that is just an amazing piece of work.

Now I just need to size the new band and I'm good to go.

Thank you DavidSW for fast shipping and smooth transaction.

Stuxnet · 5 April 2013, 11:08 AM

Congratulations. Looking forward to some wrist shots.

vc_watches · 5 April 2013, 11:10 AM

Ah it is so good to hear that you've completed your purchase! Congratulations!

And congratulations to your wife and mother-in-law too, for the 5167 will give them joy as well. I love seeing my wife, for example, wearing pieces she adores.

Enjoy and wear this wonderful watch in good health!

Stonedcl · 5 April 2013, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kxux

And it is here. I'm so excited - FedEx missed me this morning so I had to drive few extra miles to pick it up after work. Everything worked out great and so I can present my 5165a that is just an amazing piece of work.

Now I just need to size the new band and I'm good to go.

Thank you DavidSW for fast shipping and smooth transaction.

We both picked up a Aquanaut TODAY...LOL..

Nice you took that 5165 off him.. I was so close to picking that up until a forum member made me a offer I could not refuse.. I have a skinny wrist so I thought I would like the 5165 better but I am glad I held off long enough to get the 5167. I also like that I can get the ss bracelet for the 5167 and it was not available for the 5165..

How bout some wrist shots I am kinda curious on the 2MM size difference..

kxux · 5 April 2013, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stonedcl

We both picked up a Aquanaut TODAY...LOL..

Nice you took that 5165 off him.. I was so close to picking that up until a forum member made me a offer I could not refuse.. I have a skinny wrist so I thought I would like the 5165 better but I am glad I held off long enough to get the 5167. I also like that I can get the ss bracelet for the 5167 and it was not available for the 5165..

How bout some wrist shots I am kinda curious on the 2MM size difference..

I decided on the 5165 after wearing Explorer I 36mm for a week and feeling good about it. Bump to 38 sounded pretty good.

Just finished sizing the watch as David fit new band on it and it was very long. Here is the 5165 on 7.25 wrist. I like how it fits. Definitely less noticeable piece than the DSSD that I used to wear ;-).

By the way congrats on your new acquisition. It is a great watch.

Stonedcl · 5 April 2013, 12:31 PM

Nice looks good.. You do not know how many times I looked at that watch.. I emailed him about it also but is was $500 more then I had at the time and was still saving.. I am happy it went to a great home.. Can you hear the rotor on the 5165, because the 5167 is pretty load but I am getting used to it..

kxux · 5 April 2013, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stonedcl

Nice looks good.. You do not know how many times I looked at that watch.. I emailed him about it also but is was $500 more then I had at the time and was still saving.. I am happy it went to a great home.. Can you hear the rotor on the 5165, because the 5167 is pretty load but I am getting used to it..

Thanks. I'm getting used to it too. Rotor is definitely louder than any of my Rolexes, but it does not concern me after seeing your other thread where members of 5167 club confirmed that was the way this watch is.

I hope you get replacement rubber strap soon to enjoy that nice piece. I bought new one from David along with the watch since I knew the 7in fit would've been too tight. Glad I bought the watch it is so freaking nice. Can't believe it - I guess I have few weeks of new watch honeymoon ahead of me ;-).

herbie911 · 5 April 2013, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

Def 5167

White 5711's dial looks like a garage door!

Glad you had a good experiece at the salon. They've always been arseholes when I've been there. Might be because I'm a local

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I never think the white dial look like my garage doors until you mention it!

Iceman912 · 5 April 2013, 08:30 PM

Most comfortable on the wrist - Aquanute

Most useful - Aquanaute 5164 cause of the travel time.

Most elegant - 5711

Most Beautiful - 5711 + AP 15305st

Most sexy - AP skeleton 15305 st

Most loved - ALL THREE

If i have to choose which is best of best. I cannot, all are special in its own way.

Best iceman

Lamkyle · 5 April 2013, 09:43 PM

Oo the 15305 looks frggin amazing!

11 March 2013, 02:40 AM	#35
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Def 5167 White 5711's dial looks like a garage door! Glad you had a good experiece at the salon. They've always been arseholes when I've been there. Might be because I'm a local Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

27 February 2013, 03:47 AM	#31
stockjock1975 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: Platona Posts: 1,569	Thanks Kxux! I wish you the best in your search!

11 March 2013, 01:22 AM	#33
kxux 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Jan Location: PA Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,110	During recent trip to London I had few hours to do some watch browsing in New Bond Street. That place rocks. I had one of the best experiences in the Patek Philippe Salon where I spent good hour trying on the 5167 and 5711 with white dial (they did not have one with blue that day). The salon is very nice and the staff very courteous. This was the best experience ever from any watch browsing I've done. I was greeted and seated at the viewing table. They offered me water and brought out the watches I wanted to see. Then while I was trying them on we chatted about the production, movements and quality. I also took few snaps of the watches for my wife to see when I got back home. Before I left they gave me bag full of Patek related magazines and brochures for me to read on the plane. Very good experience. Here are the pictures. I will need to hold off on the purchase as we have agreed to finish the basement which right now has higher priority than new watch. Which will give me some time to think about which one to get ;-). I'm seriously leaning to 5711 white dial as that dial just pops.

11 March 2013, 01:51 AM	#34
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	I don't know, Jan. The white 5711 looks great but the 5167 really jumps out at me more on your wrist!

13 March 2013, 11:17 PM	#41
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,545	For me, the 5167 for daily comfort and usability. Some watches you love and wear them on and off. Great timepieces mind you. Then there is the 5167 that simply feels and looks right to the point you never want to take it off. JMHO.

14 March 2013, 03:46 PM	#45
Lamkyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kyle Location: HK Watch: Those from my wife Posts: 669	i love the winding sound it makes when the "anchor" spines..

4 April 2013, 02:42 AM	#50
kxux 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Jan Location: PA Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,110	Short update on my search - decision has been made and I should have the watch in my possession in the next day or so. Very excited about it. Will post pictures when it arrives.

5 April 2013, 10:29 AM	#51
kxux 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Jan Location: PA Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,110	And it is here. I'm so excited - FedEx missed me this morning so I had to drive few extra miles to pick it up after work. Everything worked out great and so I can present my 5165a that is just an amazing piece of work. Now I just need to size the new band and I'm good to go. Thank you DavidSW for fast shipping and smooth transaction.

5 April 2013, 11:08 AM	#52
Stuxnet Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 570	Congratulations. Looking forward to some wrist shots.

5 April 2013, 11:10 AM	#53
vc_watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Watch: PP PC, Nautilus! Posts: 705	Ah it is so good to hear that you've completed your purchase! Congratulations! And congratulations to your wife and mother-in-law too, for the 5167 will give them joy as well. I love seeing my wife, for example, wearing pieces she adores. Enjoy and wear this wonderful watch in good health!

5 April 2013, 12:31 PM	#56
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	Nice looks good.. You do not know how many times I looked at that watch.. I emailed him about it also but is was $500 more then I had at the time and was still saving.. I am happy it went to a great home.. Can you hear the rotor on the 5165, because the 5167 is pretty load but I am getting used to it..

5 April 2013, 09:43 PM	#60
Lamkyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kyle Location: HK Watch: Those from my wife Posts: 669	Oo the 15305 looks frggin amazing!

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