Why doesn't Patek update the Aquanaut?

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by tng11

For me, it's hard to imagine what I would want Patek to upgrade in the 5167. It ticks all the right boxes for me - slim case profile, perfectly legible dial, screw down crown, comfy bracelet, secure clasp and is the perfect size for someone like me with 6.5" wrists. They pretty much fixed all I didn't like about the predecessor 5065.

The 5168 does look pretty awesome - but I see no reason to upsize from a 5167 when it fits me like a glove.

Agreed

[Kaapu]

Originally Posted by josephvman

If the 5167 got much bigger it would really throw the proportions off. Larger watches with thin cases look very odd to me and typically don't sit well on the wrist.

Fully agree. Its like those Greek Temples. Their measurements were appealing to human eye. Than we need to remember that watch making is a business like any other one. If you have too many models, managing that portfolio becomes complicated and at the end of the day not very profitable. I assume Rolex is best in this category as well.

[SC11]

Originally Posted by AK797

If the 5168 is a big hit it might lead to larger Aquas, esp a chrono.

Until now I didn't release they had increased the size with the 5168g, noticed they didn't do the same to the 5650g.

[JJ WA]

I wouldn't be surprised if we soon saw a 5168A replacing 5167A. This is not a wish, but more a guess...