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Oyster Perpetual · 28 May 2020, 05:04 AM

Given the current prices on the preowned market. Would you rather buy a Rolex Day-Date yellow gold 40mm (228238) or a Patek Philippe Aquanaut in steel (5167)? Both are right around that 30k mark. Where would you rather spend that amount of money on?

mschafer · 28 May 2020, 06:37 AM

Day-date, A Patek at that price should be a Nautilus. It’s a sports watch for young people.

acheronsgrief · 28 May 2020, 06:38 AM

Gold >>>>>> Steel any day of the week

TankTom · 28 May 2020, 06:39 AM

Daydate all day long.

Ballzzz · 28 May 2020, 06:40 AM

DayDate all day Everyday especially on Sunday!

ap1 · 28 May 2020, 06:40 AM

Dd40, barely

Benzsiam · 28 May 2020, 06:41 AM

Day-Date is better for the money wise, PP is too much premium for grey dealer.

kieselguhr · 28 May 2020, 06:43 AM

DayDate over the Aquanaut, same applies even if it was up against a Nautilus.

Ask me the same question with a Royal Oak in the mix and it would be the AP hands down.

brandrea · 28 May 2020, 06:43 AM

The Day Date gives you the extra complication and of course the PM. That’s where I’d put my money between these two.

Malibuboy · 28 May 2020, 07:00 AM

PM over steel any day of the week.

JSolution · 28 May 2020, 07:03 AM

Me I would choose the Rolex. Because I love yellow gold watches. I have never owned a Patek though, if I did then I might be telling you a different story.

Mick006 · 28 May 2020, 07:09 AM

DD easily.

Aquanaut is nice but would much rather a DD.

macrowatch · 28 May 2020, 07:14 AM

What else is in the collection?

Personally to add a third option, I would go RG OF Daytona.

But if only those two, depended on where I lived. If Asia or Europe, the Patek. If US then DD.

gaeleus · 28 May 2020, 07:20 AM

I would rather own a DD40. Arguably, you are getting a lot more bang for the buck. If you are asking which one is less common or more collectible- thats a different story. Funny how a “hyped” entry level Patek is in put in same category as a Rolex flag ship...

Oyster Perpetual · 28 May 2020, 07:45 AM

Wow great responses! This is what I have so far- explorer ii polar 42, ceramic bluesy tt, hulk, explorer 39mm, smp, PO, breitling chrono and superocean. And a SKX pepsi.

Oyster Perpetual · 28 May 2020, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macrowatch

What else is in the collection?

Personally to add a third option, I would go RG OF Daytona.

But if only those two, depended on where I lived. If Asia or Europe, the Patek. If US then DD.

No gold so far. So wanted a pm rolex, ap or patek

Stripiest · 28 May 2020, 07:47 AM

Wouldn't buy either - Aquanaut is too expensive for what it is, and DD is not to my taste at all.

garbanzo · 28 May 2020, 07:51 AM

Don’t like the Aquanaut design so an easy choice for me.

RoscoPico · 28 May 2020, 08:03 AM

no question the DD. even if you were comparing against 5711.

peterpl · 28 May 2020, 08:06 AM

LOL

As I said in another thread go try on the Aquanaut. It feels NOTHING like a gold Rolex. Very underwhelming.

AK797 · 28 May 2020, 08:09 AM

I'd sell a Rolex or two and get a 5164. It's quality and detailing is fine.

klenboy · 28 May 2020, 08:09 AM

Definitely go for the gold!

Chiboy · 28 May 2020, 08:12 AM

If you want a DD, ask in the Rolex sub-section.

If you want a PP, ask in the Patek sub-section.

macrowatch · 28 May 2020, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Oyster Perpetual

No gold so far. So wanted a pm rolex, ap or patek

I’d personally go PM Rolex first then. After all the waitlist on AP or PP is long anyways, so can enjoy DD now while saving up for the brand shift.

darthgman · 28 May 2020, 09:13 AM

For me, DD for sure. ounce per ounce more bang for my buck.

MILGAUSS88 · 28 May 2020, 09:17 AM

You can get a Patek 5146 with gold bracelet for around $35k as well.

MichelleP · 28 May 2020, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Oyster Perpetual

Wow great responses! This is what I have so far- explorer ii polar 42, ceramic bluesy tt, hulk, explorer 39mm, smp, PO, breitling chrono and superocean. And a SKX pepsi.

DD for sure. I am not a fan of the 5167 and certainly wouldn't pay over retail for it. I did have a 5167 for a few months and sold it.

scarlet knight · 28 May 2020, 09:22 AM

Day Date. Not a big fan of the Aquanaut, although I would consider one at MSRP. I like the Nautilus more, but too expensive grey.

What color face on the DD? I like silver best.

Oyster Perpetual · 28 May 2020, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by scarlet knight

Day Date. Not a big fan of the Aquanaut, although I would consider one at MSRP. I like the Nautilus more, but too expensive grey.

What color face on the DD? I like silver best.

Im thinking white or silver romans. Black with diamond baguettes is pretty sharp too though.

ArtNouveau · 28 May 2020, 09:29 AM

The Aquanaut (and Nautilus for that matter) are the Patek equivalent of the 70’s Daytonas. They were hanging around dealers’ cases for decades then all of a sudden became “hot.” I remember looking at an Aquanaut with both bracelet and tropical strap for $8100 around 2001 or so, I bought a SS/Plat Yachtmaster instead for a grand less.

28 May 2020, 05:04 AM	#1
Oyster Perpetual "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: NAC Location: Chicago Watch: 116610LV Posts: 17	Rolex Yellow Gold or Patek Steel? Given the current prices on the preowned market. Would you rather buy a Rolex Day-Date yellow gold 40mm (228238) or a Patek Philippe Aquanaut in steel (5167)? Both are right around that 30k mark. Where would you rather spend that amount of money on?

28 May 2020, 06:40 AM	#5
Ballzzz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,476	DayDate all day Everyday especially on Sunday! __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

28 May 2020, 06:43 AM	#8
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,423	Rolex Yellow Gold or Patek Steel? DayDate over the Aquanaut, same applies even if it was up against a Nautilus. Ask me the same question with a Royal Oak in the mix and it would be the AP hands down.

28 May 2020, 07:51 AM	#18
garbanzo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Spain Posts: 832	Don’t like the Aquanaut design so an easy choice for me. __________________ 116610LN - 216570 Polar - 114300 Red Grape - 326934 White - 116660 Black - 126300 Blue - 116713LN - 116503 Black - 116900 - 126600 - 116618LB - 116689 - 79220R ETA

28 May 2020, 08:12 AM	#23
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,384	If you want a DD, ask in the Rolex sub-section. If you want a PP, ask in the Patek sub-section. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

28 May 2020, 06:37 AM	#2
mschafer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York Posts: 971	Day-date, A Patek at that price should be a Nautilus. It’s a sports watch for young people.

28 May 2020, 06:38 AM	#3
acheronsgrief "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: United States Posts: 724	Gold >>>>>> Steel any day of the week

28 May 2020, 06:39 AM	#4
TankTom Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: UK Posts: 489	Daydate all day long.

28 May 2020, 06:40 AM	#6
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,042	Dd40, barely

28 May 2020, 06:41 AM	#7
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,922	Day-Date is better for the money wise, PP is too much premium for grey dealer.

28 May 2020, 06:43 AM	#9
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,697	The Day Date gives you the extra complication and of course the PM. That’s where I’d put my money between these two.

28 May 2020, 07:00 AM	#10
Malibuboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Reno Watch: SMUUURF Posts: 383	PM over steel any day of the week.

28 May 2020, 07:03 AM	#11
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,234	Me I would choose the Rolex. Because I love yellow gold watches. I have never owned a Patek though, if I did then I might be telling you a different story.

28 May 2020, 07:09 AM	#12
Mick006 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: PA, US Posts: 550	DD easily. Aquanaut is nice but would much rather a DD.

28 May 2020, 07:14 AM	#13
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,365	What else is in the collection? Personally to add a third option, I would go RG OF Daytona. But if only those two, depended on where I lived. If Asia or Europe, the Patek. If US then DD.

28 May 2020, 07:20 AM	#14
gaeleus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: texas Posts: 281	I would rather own a DD40. Arguably, you are getting a lot more bang for the buck. If you are asking which one is less common or more collectible- thats a different story. Funny how a “hyped” entry level Patek is in put in same category as a Rolex flag ship...

28 May 2020, 07:45 AM	#15
Oyster Perpetual "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: NAC Location: Chicago Watch: 116610LV Posts: 17	Wow great responses! This is what I have so far- explorer ii polar 42, ceramic bluesy tt, hulk, explorer 39mm, smp, PO, breitling chrono and superocean. And a SKX pepsi.

28 May 2020, 07:47 AM	#17
Stripiest "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Bryan Location: London, UK Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 56	Wouldn't buy either - Aquanaut is too expensive for what it is, and DD is not to my taste at all.

28 May 2020, 08:03 AM	#19
RoscoPico "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: ingMe,WatchingYou. Posts: 1,462	no question the DD. even if you were comparing against 5711.

28 May 2020, 08:06 AM	#20
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	LOL As I said in another thread go try on the Aquanaut. It feels NOTHING like a gold Rolex. Very underwhelming.

28 May 2020, 08:09 AM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	I'd sell a Rolex or two and get a 5164. It's quality and detailing is fine.

28 May 2020, 08:09 AM	#22
klenboy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 818	Definitely go for the gold!

28 May 2020, 09:13 AM	#25
darthgman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 349	For me, DD for sure. ounce per ounce more bang for my buck.

28 May 2020, 09:17 AM	#26
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 2,949	You can get a Patek 5146 with gold bracelet for around $35k as well.

28 May 2020, 09:22 AM	#28
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,146	Day Date. Not a big fan of the Aquanaut, although I would consider one at MSRP. I like the Nautilus more, but too expensive grey. What color face on the DD? I like silver best.

28 May 2020, 09:29 AM	#30
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 4,964	The Aquanaut (and Nautilus for that matter) are the Patek equivalent of the 70’s Daytonas. They were hanging around dealers’ cases for decades then all of a sudden became “hot.” I remember looking at an Aquanaut with both bracelet and tropical strap for $8100 around 2001 or so, I bought a SS/Plat Yachtmaster instead for a grand less.

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