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Old 23 May 2017, 08:20 AM   #1
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First PP - 5167

Apologies in advance for bad photo from cell phone.

I need to quit reading these forums - it is bad for my bank accounts!
Well, after a long, long period of deliberation, I unloaded my 116520 Daytona and settled on a Patek - an aquanaut 5167.

I'm pretty thrilled! It is weird to be without a Rolex for the first time in 10+ years (I've owned 3). But the PP is really nice! Here's a quick summary of why I made the switch. Usual caveat that these are my opinions only.

Downsides for the Datyona - I found legibility to be poor due to lack of anti-reflective coating and very busy dial. And the watch never really sat comfortably on my arm and was in constand battle with my shirt sleves. Also, I wish I could see the movement!

Upsides for the Daytona - Looks incredible and has an amazing history. Every watch fan should own a Daytona at least once. Rolexes are built like tanks. No need to baby them.

Downside for 5167 - Wish the band had some micro adjustment feature vs. using a scissors to cut the band. Doesn't seem like it could take a beating like a Rolex.

Upsides for 5167 - Being able to see the movement, the level of finishing, highly legible dial, and extreme comfort. Could be worn every day, from poolside to the office. Finally, PPs are much more rare than Rolexes. Where I live, I've never even seen one in the wild.
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Old 23 May 2017, 08:25 AM   #2
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Congrats!

Ive been toying with the idea of also selling my 116520 white Daytona and going for a 5167 or poss adding my 114060 and an Omega to the sale and go "big" jumping for the 5164

Really not sure if I will miss my Daytona - driving me nuts!

Hows the size comparing (not thickness)
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Old 23 May 2017, 08:31 AM   #3
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Congratulations! My 5167 says hello.
It's the only watch I wear now, you'll find it truly versatile and goes with eveything, my other Rolex watches are in hibernation.
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Old 23 May 2017, 08:33 AM   #4
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Old 23 May 2017, 08:37 AM   #5
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Old 23 May 2017, 08:49 AM   #6
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Congrats!

Hows the size comparing (not thickness)
I can't do a side-by-side comparison, but the 5167 seems just a bit smaller in terms of lug-to-lug measurment. In no way does it feel too small to me. More like - just right.
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Old 23 May 2017, 08:51 AM   #7
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Congratulations! My 5167 says hello.
Everyone, thanks for the congrats!

Also, I love the buzzing of the winding rotor when I flick my wrist. I've never had a watch with an audible rotor winding. I could see how some people may be turned off by it though.
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Old 23 May 2017, 08:58 AM   #8
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Congrats! Great Pick Up!
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Old 23 May 2017, 09:17 AM   #9
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Good move to trade the Daytona for an Aqua!
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Old 23 May 2017, 09:19 AM   #10
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With the weather warming, the 5167 is about to get all my wrist time.
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Old 23 May 2017, 09:37 AM   #11
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Congrats!! And hello!
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Old 23 May 2017, 09:43 AM   #12
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Congratulations! My 5167 says hello.
It's the only watch I wear now, you'll find it truly versatile and goes with eveything, my other Rolex watches are in hibernation.

Congrats to OP, beautiful watch. Dude, this pic is insane
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Old 23 May 2017, 10:38 AM   #13
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Good move OP. A very different watch as you state but IMO a better one, for all the reasons you state. Enjoy it!
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Old 23 May 2017, 10:41 AM   #14
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Such a great watch--congrats!


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Old 23 May 2017, 10:51 AM   #15
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Looks great on you- Congratulations!
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Old 23 May 2017, 11:02 AM   #16
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Old 23 May 2017, 11:02 AM   #17
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Old 23 May 2017, 11:03 AM   #18
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Old 23 May 2017, 11:28 AM   #19
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Old 23 May 2017, 12:07 PM   #20
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Old 23 May 2017, 01:29 PM   #21
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Congrats! I unloaded my 116520 in favor of my 5164. Couldn't be happier.
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Old 23 May 2017, 01:49 PM   #22
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Old 23 May 2017, 02:06 PM   #23
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Old 23 May 2017, 03:02 PM   #24
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nice choice....aquanut has a normal lugs...thats easy to change the strap..not like nautilus
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Old 24 May 2017, 01:15 AM   #25
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Thanks everyone for all of the support!

When I get time I'll try to take some macro photos with the DSLR. In the meantime, here's another pic.

Before buying the watch I didn't realize that the numerals on the dial are all surrounded by white gold. They really pop in the sunlight!
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Old 24 May 2017, 03:19 AM   #26
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Old 24 May 2017, 04:24 AM   #27
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Many congrats and hello
Wow, I like your pic a lot better than mine! Amazing!!!! :O
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Old 24 May 2017, 06:03 PM   #28
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Love the Aquanaut! Careful though, it's a slippery slope!

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Old 24 May 2017, 08:49 PM   #29
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Old 24 May 2017, 08:51 PM   #30
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