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Old 15 May 2012, 02:26 AM   #31
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I love my 5167a. If it came down to just owning 1 watch, this would be it.

Dress up, dress down, jeans, suits, swimming, dining, you name it.
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Old 15 May 2012, 02:31 AM   #32
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Old 15 May 2012, 02:34 AM   #33
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Old 16 May 2012, 04:43 AM   #34
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This is my Aquanaut...my wife has the one with SS bracelet..she also got the femme version of mine with the diamonds et al...but anyways, this is my Aquanaut..sorry for the iPhone pic that wasn't great resolution...love this watch and love that I got it for $19K (playing currency advantages, etc..) and it's going for $38K now. Gotta love the value of PP...
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Old 16 May 2012, 05:02 AM   #35
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This is my Aquanaut...my wife has the one with SS bracelet..she also got the femme version of mine with the diamonds et al...but anyways, this is my Aquanaut..sorry for the iPhone pic that wasn't great resolution...love this watch and love that I got it for $19K (playing currency advantages, etc..) and it's going for $38K now. Gotta love the value of PP...
Gorgeous, if you get the chance please take a couple of pictures of your wife's as well if you don't mind.
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Old 16 May 2012, 06:12 AM   #36
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Old 16 May 2012, 06:19 AM   #37
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Great PICs, your son's very cute.

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Old 16 May 2012, 10:22 PM   #38
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Its next on my purchase list! Absolutely love it. Might be my Christmas present.
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Old 16 May 2012, 10:38 PM   #39
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Its next on my purchase list! Absolutely love it. Might be my Christmas present.
If you do get I think you'll be rather pleased with it.

Have you had a chance to try it on?

It is rather small and light when compared to most watches out there.
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Old 16 May 2012, 11:00 PM   #40
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Old 16 May 2012, 11:45 PM   #41
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You named your son Patek? How cool is that! I know what watch he's inheriting!
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Old 17 May 2012, 12:22 AM   #42
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Very cool photos guys!!!

Please excuse me as I am not an 'owner' and thus unworthy
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Old 17 May 2012, 08:13 AM   #43
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I want one. REALLY bad!!!
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Old 19 May 2012, 01:34 PM   #44
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This thread is not helping my lust and desire for the aquanaut.....
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Old 19 May 2012, 02:11 PM   #45
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Old 19 May 2012, 04:24 PM   #46
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This thread is not good for me...
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Old 19 May 2012, 04:50 PM   #47
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We could petition Steve to lock this thread... I don't think he'd need much convincing.
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Old 19 May 2012, 08:26 PM   #48
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Old 19 May 2012, 10:33 PM   #49
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How does the bezel hold up to wear?
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Old 24 May 2012, 07:21 PM   #51
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Old 24 May 2012, 07:36 PM   #52
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congrats on that beauty, how is that I got exactly the same watch as you today too!!!!
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Old 24 May 2012, 07:42 PM   #53
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congrats on that beauty, how is that I got exactly the same watch as you today too!!!!
Huge congrats to both of you.
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Old 24 May 2012, 07:49 PM   #54
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Ok Eric, we're waiting on you.
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Old 24 May 2012, 08:52 PM   #55
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Come on Stevo!

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I am proud to be a member of the 5167 family as of today...


Love this awesmazing watch...
Congrats Kevin!!

We need a pilot in the 5167 family
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Old 24 May 2012, 10:00 PM   #57
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Congrats Kevin!!

We need a pilot in the 5167 family
One of these days I'll take the 5167 on a flight with me... then I'll take some photos for you all!
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Old 24 May 2012, 10:02 PM   #58
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One of these days I'll take the 5167 on a flight with me... then I'll take some photos for you all!
Looking forward to seeing the PICs Kevin.
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Old 24 May 2012, 11:22 PM   #59
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Congrats Kevin! Your collection has changed quite dramatically within the last year and this is a nice cherry on top.
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