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Toutoune · 26 July 2019, 03:40 AM

Simple question: Any love for this aquanaut (talking about the blue not the green) or in that price range something else should/could be considered?

Thanks for your feedbacks.

T

GB-man · 26 July 2019, 03:46 AM

Yes I love it. Gorgeous dial. For me the 5164/A must be considered.

AK797 · 26 July 2019, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Yes I love it. Gorgeous dial. For me the 5164/A must be considered.

Sam Philip · 26 July 2019, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Toutoune

Simple question: Any love for this aquanaut (talking about the blue not the green) or in that price range something else should/could be considered?

Thanks for your feedbacks.

T

5168G-001 is a beautiful watch, I prefer it to the 5168G-010.

I am still not sure how durable the white gold bezel is and I'm waiting my friend Aquaman to give me feed back on it.

jcoltrane · 26 July 2019, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam Philip

5168G-001 is a beautiful watch, I prefer it to the 5168G-010.

I am still not sure how durable the white gold bezel is and I'm waiting my friend Aquaman to give me feed back on it.

The 5168 collects scratches like any other PM watch, but it's not terrible. I wear mine regularly and they both still look fantastic. Bracelets end up taking the brunt of an active lifestyle and that is alleviated by the rubber strap. Except for the clasp, that is completely scratched to hell on mine

SL BRABUS · 26 July 2019, 04:13 AM

Go for it.....!!!

martinr · 26 July 2019, 04:21 AM

Does it seem like a 40K watch? Not to me but I think it looks great.

GeraldGentaFan · 26 July 2019, 05:03 AM

One of the most beautiful Patek’s imo. I prefer it over the 64a, which I find a bit too thick compared to the 68. But many people feel the 68a wears too flat...

Recently tried the green 68a, and blue is definitely nicer.

sgwatch · 26 July 2019, 03:10 PM

That blue dial really shines. I've had one on, and I would say, even though it is 42mm, it wears really well, even if you don't have a large wrist.

rockdrock · 22 September 2019, 05:05 AM

Just love this watch.

Preacher · 22 September 2019, 05:15 AM

5168 over 5164 for me. But a steel 5167 over all of them as it’s a sports watch.

locutus49 · 24 October 2019, 12:44 AM

Love 5167, and no scratches so far and I wear it every day.

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Originally Posted by Preacher

5168 over 5164 for me. But a steel 5167 over all of them as it’s a sports watch.

WatchYouGonnaDo · 23 September 2019, 10:53 AM

It’s fantastic

chiscott_29 · 23 October 2019, 03:09 PM

I know from lurking that most are against paying over retail, and I appreciate that point of view. I’ve eyed this watch since it came out and just love it. I’ve been offered $52,000 for a 2017 example full set unworn. I can face the facts I’m not getting any in-demand PP at retail, so gray is my only viable option.

Thoughts? I’m trying to reason that it’s only a $10k premium over MSRP + Tax.

Humble michael · 24 October 2019, 12:21 AM

If I wanted that piece , 52k would be a great buy - offer them 50k and pay by amx. Whatever you do NO wire transfer! James in San Antonio Tx

BigAppleBill · 24 October 2019, 12:45 AM

It’s a gorgeous piece. I know DavidSW has one listed for $59K. If you could get it for $52K it’s a pretty darn good deal. This watch will always be in demand and it looks so much better than the khaki green version.

golfski · 24 October 2019, 01:14 AM

I am a fan of the 5168G - I like how it is a larger 42mm compared to the 40mm other aquanauts. I hope to get a 5168G (blue) or 5968 (orange!) one day!

singe89 · 24 October 2019, 01:59 AM

$52k for a LNIB seems like a really good deal. David's "very good" condition you can see some wear and market price seems to hover around $60k.

Love the watch. The WG adds a little weight to a very light watch. Dial is among the best color I've seen and wears very slim for a 42mm watch.

DeeTee · 24 October 2019, 02:25 AM

My favorite Aquanaut by far.

ufboy73 · 24 October 2019, 03:01 AM

Looks unnecessarily inflated to me

GeraldGentaFan · 24 October 2019, 03:53 AM

Seems like a fair deal. They are rare, ADs get very few of those. The dial is amazing, and I like the size, despite my small wrist. The 5065 and 5168 are my favourite Aquas. I don’t wear my 5167 very much. Just feels less special imo.

Mr Naultilus · 24 October 2019, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by GeraldGentaFan

Seems like a fair deal. They are rare, ADs get very few of those. The dial is amazing, and I like the size, despite my small wrist. The 5065 and 5168 are my favourite Aquas. I don’t wear my 5167 very much. Just feels less special imo.

The ADs in the UK only get 1 piece per year

They are gorgeous watches and wear very well

chiscott_29 · 24 October 2019, 04:54 AM

Really appreciate all of the input. Thank you so much! I'll let you know if I pull the trigger!

sgwatch · 24 October 2019, 01:15 PM

I think the blue dial is beautiful!! I thought 42mm would be too large, but when I got to try one, it seemed very nice.

chiscott_29 · 1 November 2019, 08:43 AM

I did end up pulling the trigger on this one and I'm over the moon. To see a grail watch on your own wrist is definitely a nice feeling!!

Of course, I'd be happier if I walked into an AD and got this, but I got a very fair deal given the state of the market and I don't think I'm too exposed even when that "correction" decides to hit.

Thanks all for their input along the way!

locutus49 · 1 November 2019, 11:29 PM

That ASMR you get when putting on a grail watch is indeed indescribable. Congrats and welcome to the Aquanaut Club, an exclusive group of Patek sports lovers.

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Originally Posted by shatland

I did end up pulling the trigger on this one and I'm over the moon. To see a grail watch on your own wrist is definitely a nice feeling!!

Of course, I'd be happier if I walked into an AD and got this, but I got a very fair deal given the state of the market and I don't think I'm too exposed even when that "correction" decides to hit.

Thanks all for their input along the way!

Ichiran · 1 November 2019, 09:13 AM

Congrats! Love that blue.

BigAppleBill · 1 November 2019, 10:17 AM

Wow! Congrats!

Victorx88x · 1 November 2019, 11:24 AM

Congrats!!

Everett7 · 1 November 2019, 11:04 PM

Just picked up the green, it’s a good size!

26 July 2019, 03:40 AM	#1
Toutoune "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: France Posts: 65	Thoughts on the 5168G-001 Simple question: Any love for this aquanaut (talking about the blue not the green) or in that price range something else should/could be considered? Thanks for your feedbacks. T

26 July 2019, 03:46 AM	#2
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	Yes I love it. Gorgeous dial. For me the 5164/A must be considered. __________________

26 July 2019, 04:13 AM	#6
SL BRABUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S.A Watch: Only Rolex & Patek Posts: 3,345	Go for it.....!!! __________________ Rolex Forum: Mainly Rolex & Benz pictures...!!! Click the above link to join the club...^^^... "SL BRABUS" aka BenzWorld Undercover Moderator

26 July 2019, 03:10 PM	#9
sgwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 432	The 5168G is really nice... That blue dial really shines. I've had one on, and I would say, even though it is 42mm, it wears really well, even if you don't have a large wrist.

22 September 2019, 05:15 AM	#11
Preacher "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middle England Watch: Rolex of course Posts: 526	5168 over 5164 for me. But a steel 5167 over all of them as it’s a sports watch. __________________ Rolex is the King of Watches...indeed.

26 July 2019, 04:21 AM	#7
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,099	Does it seem like a 40K watch? Not to me but I think it looks great.

26 July 2019, 05:03 AM	#8
GeraldGentaFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Posts: 644	One of the most beautiful Patek’s imo. I prefer it over the 64a, which I find a bit too thick compared to the 68. But many people feel the 68a wears too flat... Recently tried the green 68a, and blue is definitely nicer.

22 September 2019, 05:05 AM	#10
rockdrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,120	Just love this watch.

23 September 2019, 10:53 AM	#13
WatchYouGonnaDo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: New York Posts: 51	It’s fantastic

23 October 2019, 03:09 PM	#14
chiscott_29 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, ALS, Omega Posts: 1,231	I know from lurking that most are against paying over retail, and I appreciate that point of view. I’ve eyed this watch since it came out and just love it. I’ve been offered $52,000 for a 2017 example full set unworn. I can face the facts I’m not getting any in-demand PP at retail, so gray is my only viable option. Thoughts? I’m trying to reason that it’s only a $10k premium over MSRP + Tax.

24 October 2019, 12:21 AM	#15
Humble michael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: James Cline Location: san antonio Watch: 5711 white , 5990, Posts: 1,218	If I wanted that piece , 52k would be a great buy - offer them 50k and pay by amx. Whatever you do NO wire transfer! James in San Antonio Tx

24 October 2019, 12:45 AM	#16
BigAppleBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Bill Location: NYC Posts: 1,735	It’s a gorgeous piece. I know DavidSW has one listed for $59K. If you could get it for $52K it’s a pretty darn good deal. This watch will always be in demand and it looks so much better than the khaki green version.

24 October 2019, 01:14 AM	#17
golfski "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: US Watch: me whip & nay nay Posts: 397	I am a fan of the 5168G - I like how it is a larger 42mm compared to the 40mm other aquanauts. I hope to get a 5168G (blue) or 5968 (orange!) one day!

24 October 2019, 01:59 AM	#18
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,722	$52k for a LNIB seems like a really good deal. David's "very good" condition you can see some wear and market price seems to hover around $60k. Love the watch. The WG adds a little weight to a very light watch. Dial is among the best color I've seen and wears very slim for a 42mm watch.

24 October 2019, 02:25 AM	#19
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	My favorite Aquanaut by far.

24 October 2019, 03:01 AM	#20
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	Looks unnecessarily inflated to me

24 October 2019, 03:53 AM	#21
GeraldGentaFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Posts: 644	Seems like a fair deal. They are rare, ADs get very few of those. The dial is amazing, and I like the size, despite my small wrist. The 5065 and 5168 are my favourite Aquas. I don’t wear my 5167 very much. Just feels less special imo.

24 October 2019, 04:54 AM	#23
chiscott_29 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Watch: Rolex, ALS, Omega Posts: 1,231	Really appreciate all of the input. Thank you so much! I'll let you know if I pull the trigger!

24 October 2019, 01:15 PM	#24
sgwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 432	I think the blue dial is beautiful!! I thought 42mm would be too large, but when I got to try one, it seemed very nice.

1 November 2019, 09:13 AM	#27
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,598	Congrats! Love that blue.

1 November 2019, 10:17 AM	#28
BigAppleBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Bill Location: NYC Posts: 1,735	Wow! Congrats!

1 November 2019, 11:24 AM	#29
Victorx88x "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 626	Congrats!!

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