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Jabberjaw · 4 March 2014, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

True statement.

Strap on this piece is magnificent ! Ultimate watch !

cinch · 4 March 2014, 03:58 AM

The rubber strap works so well as the texture matches the dial, genius! A watchmaker I was talking told me when the aquanaut was introduced to their sales team they were told the idea was it was to look like it had been driven over and the strap/ dial represents tyre tracks.

408cissss · 4 March 2014, 04:10 AM

The rubber strap is so comfortable. Good luck with your choice.

Shan77 · 4 March 2014, 05:02 PM

Can anyone tell me the UK price? I love this watch....... But think I will have to think about selling a couple to put towards it!

MATCH1969 · 4 March 2014, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by subtona

Bracelet is of fine quality no doubt, but it seems to overpower, not compliment the watch.

Agree

zama · 4 March 2014, 10:39 PM

I think the rubber strap looks better but unlike most I think the bracelet would probably sit better. My wrist is 7.25 so right in the middle and I don't think the rubber sits that great. Don't think the watch looks as good with bracelet. Time over I would buy neither.

clpski · 5 March 2014, 07:11 AM

I like the rubber strap, it makes the watch look fresh and young. It is a completely different piece with the bracelet.

Not to hijack your thread, but I figured the same people that read this would read a new one I started. I have searched all over. Does anyone know what the dial is made of on the Aquanaut?

stockjock1975 · 7 March 2014, 01:07 AM

Speaking of the Aquanaut bracelet, I think i have come to the conclusion that I will always wear my Aquanaut on the rubber strap. As a result, I will likely look to sell the bracelet by its self. Do any of you see an issue in doing this? For instance, does the bracelet have a serial number on it that would need to match the watch? That sort of thing.

subtona · 7 March 2014, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by stockjock1975

Speaking of the Aquanaut bracelet, I think i have come to the conclusion that I will always wear my Aquanaut on the rubber strap. As a result, I will likely look to sell the bracelet by its self. Do any of you see an issue in doing this? For instance, does the bracelet have a serial number on it that would need to match the watch? That sort of thing.

only issue may be that the bracelet and strap where not interchangeable on the earlier production, something about the pins not lining up?
it has been corrected in more recent production, but not sure when this correction took place.

sctp39 · 22 April 2014, 12:56 PM

What do you think about the bracelet for a 5164?

GB-man · 22 April 2014, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sctp39

What do you think about the bracelet for a 5164?

IMHO, nothing changes. The rubber strap is really an integral part of the overall aesthetic of the aquanaut.

The 5164 is a sublime piece that I'd wear with pride. Hope you get one.

R99 · 22 April 2014, 08:50 PM

IMO, the rubber strap is more matching because it has got checkered patterns on it like the dial. On the other hand, the bracelet doesn't blend in with the dial and it's design is also not unique from the bracelets in some brands of watches.

Just a matter of personal taste I guess. My suggestion is to go for the rubber and save up the balance for your next PP.

R99 · 22 April 2014, 08:56 PM

One other thing is when doing typing at the keyboard, there won't be any scratches on the case or buckle cos it's the rubber strap that comes into contact with the table top.

incontrol · 22 April 2014, 09:40 PM

The 5164 is a great watch and my most comfortable on the rubber strap. I can not see me ever changing to the bracelet although I actually like the look of it.

AK797 · 23 April 2014, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by incontrol

The 5164 is a great watch and my most comfortable on the rubber strap. I can not see me ever changing to the bracelet although I actually like the look of it.

Great looking watch and agree best on the strap.

incontrol · 24 April 2014, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Great looking watch and agree best on the strap.

Thank you Neil!

Walton · 24 April 2014, 10:45 AM

Definitely on the strap...

The bracelet is way too shiny for the watch...

thlax · 24 April 2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Great looking watch and agree best on the strap.

Excellent watch of course

Also the first time i've seen both day/night indicators white! They're always opposite for ads/publications.

Time Exposure · 25 April 2014, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sctp39

What do you think about the bracelet for a 5164?

Hmmm...hard to say. What do you think of the Nautilus minute repeater?

sctp39 · 25 April 2014, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Time Exposure

Hmmm...hard to say. What do you think of the Nautilus minute repeater?

Nautilus minute repeater?

I didn't think considering the 5167 bracelet for a 5164 was such a far-fetched idea.

lovej · 25 April 2014, 08:21 PM

Came across this on Instagram - great pic!

Time Exposure · 25 April 2014, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sctp39

Nautilus minute repeater?

I didn't think considering the 5167 bracelet for a 5164 was such a far-fetched idea.

My bad. I have never ever seen a 5164 with a bracelet so I thought it didn't exist. So the bracelet from a 5167 bolts right on to a 5164? I couldn't even find an image on that Google-guy's website...!

freddycannon · 24 July 2016, 06:40 AM

rubber strap does look cool, it certainly works aesthetically, always has, but a 5167 rubber strap is about the most uncomfortable thing ever for me. no stretch. can hardly even be called rubber. have tried it multiple times.. i find the 5167 completely and utterly miserable. the bracelet is great, it is what it is, it's an extension of the case, dial and the watch. it's perfect design and has perfect flow with the case.

the 5065 bracelet while much "nicer", is just too blingy for me personally, though i loved wearing it when living in the city. it's one of the nicest bracelets of any watch ever imo, but it's extremely high polish and very blingy. i have both watches, have tried both w/ rubber for comfort and found comfort none-whatsoever. aquanaut bracelets for me...

soundserious · 24 July 2016, 10:08 AM

Is the 5167r offered with bracelet?

PJ S · 24 July 2016, 11:01 AM

^
If you bother to go to the Patek website, you can see all the current models and their variants.

soundserious · 24 July 2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

^
If you bother to go to the Patek website, you can see all the current models and their variants.

brmeyers · 24 July 2016, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by freddycannon

rubber strap does look cool, it certainly works aesthetically, always has, but a 5167 rubber strap is about the most uncomfortable thing ever for me. no stretch. can hardly even be called rubber. have tried it multiple times.. i find the 5167 completely and utterly miserable. the bracelet is great, it is what it is, it's an extension of the case, dial and the watch. it's perfect design and has perfect flow with the case.

the 5065 bracelet while much "nicer", is just too blingy for me personally, though i loved wearing it when living in the city. it's one of the nicest bracelets of any watch ever imo, but it's extremely high polish and very blingy. i have both watches, have tried both w/ rubber for comfort and found comfort none-whatsoever. aquanaut bracelets for me...

Strange you feel this way, I just got a 5167r and find the rubber strap makes the aquanaut the most comfortable watch I have owned.
Did you get it fitted correctly? I have mine a little on the loose side and it's super comfy.

lapince · 24 July 2016, 03:42 PM

For me it's made to be on rubber, goes too well with the dial to want to put it on bracelet

4 March 2014, 10:39 PM	#36
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	I think the rubber strap looks better but unlike most I think the bracelet would probably sit better. My wrist is 7.25 so right in the middle and I don't think the rubber sits that great. Don't think the watch looks as good with bracelet. Time over I would buy neither. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

22 April 2014, 09:40 PM	#44
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	The 5164 is a great watch and my most comfortable on the rubber strap. I can not see me ever changing to the bracelet although I actually like the look of it. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

24 July 2016, 10:08 AM	#54
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Is the 5167r offered with bracelet? __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

4 March 2014, 03:58 AM	#32
cinch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: uk Posts: 802	The rubber strap works so well as the texture matches the dial, genius! A watchmaker I was talking told me when the aquanaut was introduced to their sales team they were told the idea was it was to look like it had been driven over and the strap/ dial represents tyre tracks.

4 March 2014, 04:10 AM	#33
408cissss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Young Location: Woodstock Watch: Rolex AP PP Posts: 1,271	The rubber strap is so comfortable. Good luck with your choice.

4 March 2014, 05:02 PM	#34
Shan77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 181	Can anyone tell me the UK price? I love this watch....... But think I will have to think about selling a couple to put towards it!

5 March 2014, 07:11 AM	#37
clpski Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: United States Posts: 157	I like the rubber strap, it makes the watch look fresh and young. It is a completely different piece with the bracelet. Not to hijack your thread, but I figured the same people that read this would read a new one I started. I have searched all over. Does anyone know what the dial is made of on the Aquanaut?

7 March 2014, 01:07 AM	#38
stockjock1975 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: Platona Posts: 1,569	Speaking of the Aquanaut bracelet, I think i have come to the conclusion that I will always wear my Aquanaut on the rubber strap. As a result, I will likely look to sell the bracelet by its self. Do any of you see an issue in doing this? For instance, does the bracelet have a serial number on it that would need to match the watch? That sort of thing.

22 April 2014, 12:56 PM	#40
sctp39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Home Posts: 562	What do you think about the bracelet for a 5164?

22 April 2014, 08:50 PM	#42
R99 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: on land Posts: 98	IMO, the rubber strap is more matching because it has got checkered patterns on it like the dial. On the other hand, the bracelet doesn't blend in with the dial and it's design is also not unique from the bracelets in some brands of watches. Just a matter of personal taste I guess. My suggestion is to go for the rubber and save up the balance for your next PP.

22 April 2014, 08:56 PM	#43
R99 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: on land Posts: 98	One other thing is when doing typing at the keyboard, there won't be any scratches on the case or buckle cos it's the rubber strap that comes into contact with the table top.

24 April 2014, 10:45 AM	#47
Walton Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 134	Definitely on the strap... The bracelet is way too shiny for the watch...

25 April 2014, 08:21 PM	#51
lovej "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: James Location: Melbourne Watch: 15400 Posts: 246	Came across this on Instagram - great pic!

24 July 2016, 06:40 AM	#53
freddycannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Christopher Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3710 Posts: 11	rubber strap does look cool, it certainly works aesthetically, always has, but a 5167 rubber strap is about the most uncomfortable thing ever for me. no stretch. can hardly even be called rubber. have tried it multiple times.. i find the 5167 completely and utterly miserable. the bracelet is great, it is what it is, it's an extension of the case, dial and the watch. it's perfect design and has perfect flow with the case. the 5065 bracelet while much "nicer", is just too blingy for me personally, though i loved wearing it when living in the city. it's one of the nicest bracelets of any watch ever imo, but it's extremely high polish and very blingy. i have both watches, have tried both w/ rubber for comfort and found comfort none-whatsoever. aquanaut bracelets for me...

24 July 2016, 11:01 AM	#55
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	^ If you bother to go to the Patek website, you can see all the current models and their variants.

24 July 2016, 03:42 PM	#58
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	For me it's made to be on rubber, goes too well with the dial to want to put it on bracelet

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