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Lol-x · 26 April 2012, 08:59 AM

It seems to me that the Aquanaut 5167 1A is the closest Patek to a Rolex because:
*It has a 40mm case
*It is water rated to 120 meters
*It isn't a grand complication
*It has a ss or tropic rubber strap option
*It has a screw in locking crown
*It has a 28,800 bph movement
*It has crown guards;
*It has an instant date change at midnight;
*It has a centrally located auto winding rotor.

So should one just consider it as a Rolex alternative to say a Submariner?

HL65 · 26 April 2012, 09:03 AM

Stevo it cetainly makes a nice compliment to a Sub. I think like a Rolex Sub it is durable, simple and makes for a great sturdy daily watch. It would look especially nice in between a YG Sub with blue dial and a YG Daytona with black PN dial!

dddrees · 26 April 2012, 09:18 AM

Steve-O if your considering an Aquanaut, it's worth looking at a Nautilus. But in the final analysis either would make a great choice.

FremStar · 26 April 2012, 09:40 AM

I wouldn't consider the 5167 an alternative to the Sub, however, an addition are you tinkering with the idea of getting into the world of Patek Steve?

kilyung · 26 April 2012, 10:20 AM

Don't forget, like the Sub it's available in YG!

FeelingTheBlues · 26 April 2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Steve-O if your considering an Aquanaut, it's worth looking at a Nautilus. But in the final analysis either would make a great choice.

I was about to say the same thing, I think the Nautilus is fairly close to the Submariner as well.

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Don't forget, like the Sub it's available in YG!

Isn't it available in RG?

perpetualman88 · 26 April 2012, 12:44 PM

steve dont get a patek cuz it looks like a rolex get one cuz it looks like a patek :)

Nautilus gets my vote in any flavor 5711,5712,5980 :)

kilyung · 26 April 2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Isn't it available in RG?

you're right... 5167R. I was thinking of 5060J.

FeelingTheBlues · 26 April 2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

you're right... 5167R. I was thinking of 5060J.

Oops, my apologies Mike! I'm getting rather confused with all those different references!

psv · 26 April 2012, 01:46 PM

Steve,

I'm sure Puffy/Anders wants to chime in but he is on vacation, but I think it makes a nice compliment rather than a substitute. Even if the specs are pretty good on the Aquanaut, it is by no means a sturdy watch. The finish is certainly a stay way above a Sub, and it doesn't lend itself to any rougher treatment. Like an AP RO, it has a mix of hand polished and brushed surfaces that scratches most easily.

The Cal 324 is beautiful to look at, even is quite talkative (you can hear/feel to rotor while the watch is on your wrist) which is charming, but it is certainly not a beater by any stretch of the imagination. My local PP AD advised me strongly against doing any type of sport with it, e.g. golf.

Lastly, an Aquanaut cannot be serviced by anything than a PP specialist. It is not like a ETA or Rolex movement which lots of good watchmakers can tinker with rather easily.

It is a great companion and very under-the-radar. And so comfortable on the wrist! Highly recommended!

26 April 2012, 08:59 AM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,241	Closest Patek to a Rolex It seems to me that the Aquanaut 5167 1A is the closest Patek to a Rolex because: It has a 40mm case It is water rated to 120 meters It isn't a grand complication It has a ss or tropic rubber strap option It has a screw in locking crown It has a 28,800 bph movement It has crown guards; It has an instant date change at midnight; It has a centrally located auto winding rotor. So should one just consider it as a Rolex alternative to say a Submariner? __________________ Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

26 April 2012, 09:03 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Stevo it cetainly makes a nice compliment to a Sub. I think like a Rolex Sub it is durable, simple and makes for a great sturdy daily watch. It would look especially nice in between a YG Sub with blue dial and a YG Daytona with black PN dial! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

26 April 2012, 09:18 AM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Steve-O if your considering an Aquanaut, it's worth looking at a Nautilus. But in the final analysis either would make a great choice. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 April 2012, 09:40 AM	#4
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	I wouldn't consider the 5167 an alternative to the Sub, however, an addition are you tinkering with the idea of getting into the world of Patek Steve? __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

26 April 2012, 10:20 AM	#5
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Don't forget, like the Sub it's available in YG!

26 April 2012, 12:44 PM	#7
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,016	steve dont get a patek cuz it looks like a rolex get one cuz it looks like a patek :) Nautilus gets my vote in any flavor 5711,5712,5980 :)

26 April 2012, 01:46 PM	#10
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	Steve, I'm sure Puffy/Anders wants to chime in but he is on vacation, but I think it makes a nice compliment rather than a substitute. Even if the specs are pretty good on the Aquanaut, it is by no means a sturdy watch. The finish is certainly a stay way above a Sub, and it doesn't lend itself to any rougher treatment. Like an AP RO, it has a mix of hand polished and brushed surfaces that scratches most easily. The Cal 324 is beautiful to look at, even is quite talkative (you can hear/feel to rotor while the watch is on your wrist) which is charming, but it is certainly not a beater by any stretch of the imagination. My local PP AD advised me strongly against doing any type of sport with it, e.g. golf. Lastly, an Aquanaut cannot be serviced by anything than a PP specialist. It is not like a ETA or Rolex movement which lots of good watchmakers can tinker with rather easily. It is a great companion and very under-the-radar. And so comfortable on the wrist! Highly recommended!

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