Has anyone serviced an Aquanaut?

[Hendrikus]

I am so sorry if this has been well covered (and I fear it has), but I could not find the answer from a search.

Has anyone had an Aquanaut serviced and, in particular, I am wondering what condition the bezel returns in? Do they look to polish out the scratches from the bezel, will they replace the bezel? Or do they just service the watch itself and leave anything cosmetic well alone? Has anyone got any pre and post photos?

(I guess if someone has been through this with a 5711 or similar, that would be just the same).

[Aquaman]

I've had an aquanaut serviced twice, 1st time it came back with all my dings and scratches

2nd time I asked for a valet, and it came back clean crisp and mint, and then I traded up

[Hendrikus]

Thanks Aquaman. So you have to specifically ask for the extra valet? That is not standard with the Patek service?

[Aquaman]

You have to ask and pay, its actually not that expensive and they replace the rubber strap at the same time so good value in my book,

. U just have to decide whether u want the polished look or not as everyone disagrees over it

Heads up they only recommend your watch has 3 polishes in it, so that might make u think also

[Hendrikus]

Thank you so much! Invaluable advice.

[tchaic]

I’ve had serviced twice. Once polished once not. I prefer the watch I got back polished 100%.

[PatekSF]

Originally Posted by Hendrikus

I am so sorry if this has been well covered (and I fear it has), but I could not find the answer from a search.

Has anyone had an Aquanaut serviced and, in particular, I am wondering what condition the bezel returns in? Do they look to polish out the scratches from the bezel, will they replace the bezel? Or do they just service the watch itself and leave anything cosmetic well alone? Has anyone got any pre and post photos?

(I guess if someone has been through this with a 5711 or similar, that would be just the same).

Bezel cannot be replaced. It’s part of the entire case, just like the 5711.

[Rushne]

Originally Posted by PatekSF

Bezel cannot be replaced. It’s part of the entire case, just like the 5711.

I have read and seen diagrams that show the bezel is replaceable on a Nautilus but cannot find the answer for an Aquanaut.

[tchaic]

I’m 90% sure they can replace on 5711. But they can laser fill really deep cuts so I’ve been shocked by what they can fix without replacing.

[Fat_ninja]

You had me at ‘getting serviced’

[Patek Philippe]

What would they do with the watch that has been polished more than 3 times until it is out of shape? Would they require a new case and bezel replacement? If they would, how much would that cost for the new case? Anyone has an experience?

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Rushne

I have read and seen diagrams that show the bezel is replaceable on a Nautilus but cannot find the answer for an Aquanaut.

i thought i read somewhere about the difference between the two. The nautilus is a 2 piece case and the aqua is 3. Its cheaper to manufacture or something and the makes sense for the aqua as its a less expensive watch.


i swear i read that somewhere, but would love to know for sure.

so basically they look similar but they are different. No idea if the bezel comes off. You would think it does if the case has 3 pieces.

[Rushne]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i thought i read somewhere about the difference between the two. The nautilus is a 2 piece case and the aqua is 3. Its cheaper to manufacture or something and the makes sense for the aqua as its a less expensive watch.


i swear i read that somewhere, but would love to know for sure.

so basically they look similar but they are different. No idea if the bezel comes off. You would think it does if the case has 3 pieces.

Exactly! I have read it’s well
https://thewatchlounge.com/patek-phi...ew-with-price/

However I have read and seen the Nautilus as a 3 piece construction too.

https://monochrome-watches.com/histo...712-5980-5990/

I wish I could find out and get a proper answer haha

[ct.matt]

Haven't been able to find an exploded view drawing of the Aquanaut but below is one of a Nautilus

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[Aquaman]

Originally Posted by ct.matt

Haven't been able to find an exploded view drawing of the Aquanaut but below is one of a Nautilus

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i like that pic

[gunhose]

Aquanaut is a two piece case !!! For sure. Bezel part go the middle case then you have the screw in back. Google technical drawing of aquanaut case.

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by Patek Philippe

What would they do with the watch that has been polished more than 3 times until it is out of shape? Would they require a new case and bezel replacement? If they would, how much would that cost for the new case? Anyone has an experience?

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i thought i read somewhere about the difference between the two. The nautilus is a 2 piece case and the aqua is 3. Its cheaper to manufacture or something and the makes sense for the aqua as its a less expensive watch.


i swear i read that somewhere, but would love to know for sure.

so basically they look similar but they are different. No idea if the bezel comes off. You would think it does if the case has 3 pieces.

Aqua 2pcs Nautilus (5xxx sries )3 pcs,
if the watchcase isn t waterproof due to rust or overpolished and need to be replaced the cost is about €16k.

[Patek Philippe]

Wow 16k euro for a case replacement could almost get you the new watch. Thanks for the info, Passionata.

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by Patek Philippe

Wow 16k euro for a case replacement could almost get you the new watch. Thanks for the info, Passionata.

Just to ease your pain that s includes a bracelet too ;-)

[SL BRABUS]

Originally Posted by gunhose

Aquanaut is a two piece case !!! For sure. Bezel part go the middle case then you have the screw in back. Google technical drawing of aquanaut case.

Originally Posted by Passionata

Aqua 2pcs Nautilus (5xxx sries )3 pcs,
if the watchcase isn t waterproof due to rust or overpolished and need to be replaced the cost is about €16k.

Please share any pictures or link to the Aquanaut 2pcs case.....

[ct.matt]

Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

Please share any pictures or link to the Aquanaut 2pcs case.....

Yeah would love to know as well. The only image I found is of the 5065 and it shows that it's one solid case with screw down case back. $16k case replacement is mind boggling if true. Anything that would necessitate that I'd probably try to pass through as an insurance claim for damage

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[SL BRABUS]

Originally Posted by ct.matt

Yeah would love to know as well. The only image I found is of the 5065 and it shows that it's one solid case with screw down case back. $16k case replacement is mind boggling if true. Anything that would necessitate that I'd probably try to pass through as an insurance claim for damage

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Thanks for sharing.....

When I google the same image show up.....lol......

So now the question....

Is the Aquanaut a 1pc or 2pcs case.....

Especially the newer Aquanaut such as 5167, 5164, 5168, 5968.....

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by ct.matt

Yeah would love to know as well. The only image I found is of the 5065 and it shows that it's one solid case with screw down case back. $16k case replacement is mind boggling if true. Anything that would necessitate that I'd probably try to pass through as an insurance claim for damage

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The €16k was charged for a 3700 with bracelet ,i guess the 5xxx serie must be similar but an Aqua definetly cost less , afaik a new bracelet is something like €4k and a new bezel for a Nautilus is about €2.5k.
Thanks for the pic have you acquired from PP or juat found online?

[mongrelnomoad]

When you give a watch for service, they’ll give you a laundry list of to do-items. Some are optional, one of which is the polishing of the case. In the case of the Aquanaut, they’ll replace the strap as part of the base service cost. Or at least they do on 506x models.

For the record, I’ve got a crazy beat up 5066 and there is no way I would ever let them polish it...

EDIT: Pulled this out of the archives. This is what you can expect.

[SL BRABUS]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

When you give a watch for service, they’ll give you a laundry list of to do-items. Some are optional, one of which is the polishing of the case. In the case of the Aquanaut, they’ll replace the strap as part of the base service cost. Or at least they do on 506x models.

For the record, I’ve got a crazy beat up 5066 and there is no way I would ever let them polish it...

EDIT: Pulled this out of the archives. This is what you can expect.

2. oscillating weight aka rotor

Why it need to be replace...^^^...

Never heard anyone replacing a watch rotor before......

Thanks for sharing......

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

When you give a watch for service, they’ll give you a laundry list of to do-items. Some are optional, one of which is the polishing of the case. In the case of the Aquanaut, they’ll replace the strap as part of the base service cost. Or at least they do on 506x models.

For the record, I’ve got a crazy beat up 5066 and there is no way I would ever let them polish it...

EDIT: Pulled this out of the archives. This is what you can expect.

Have you had to let them replacing tritium?

[mongrelnomoad]

The rotor came off.

I didn’t let them replace the tritium. I like the milky brown texture too much.

I only did the standard service, rotor replacement and new crystal. I’ve owned this, and all my watches, from new and I like them to tell the story of their life with me. Every nick and bump is a memory...