Which Aquanaut? 5167a, 5167r, 5164a

[APhound]

Originally Posted by masochistsr

How do people feel about how the date wheel flips going from 7 to 9 and 23 to 25?

I will say.. it’s kind of a pain to set if you’re a couple weeks off. You gotta go around manually to do it. Wish it had a quick set date.
But what you mentioned is fine, makes sense to me.
(Hoping someone says I’m an idiot and it does have it and I just don’t know how)


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[masochistsr]

Originally Posted by APhound

I will say.. it’s kind of a pain to set if you’re a couple weeks off. You gotta go around manually to do it. Wish it had a quick set date.
But what you mentioned is fine, makes sense to me.
(Hoping someone says I’m an idiot and it does have it and I just don’t know how)


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I think the way Omega implements the subdials on the Speedy where all the numbers are aligned the same way is more legible.

[EUguy]

Originally Posted by APhound

I will say.. it’s kind of a pain to set if you’re a couple weeks off. You gotta go around manually to do it. Wish it had a quick set date.
But what you mentioned is fine, makes sense to me.
(Hoping someone says I’m an idiot and it does have it and I just don’t know how)


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What I noticed is that you can use the pusher on the side of the case to easily set the date.

[DavidSB]

Originally Posted by masochistsr

How do people feel about how the date wheel flips going from 7 to 9 and 23 to 25?

I think it makes perfect legibility sense.

[rolexboy66]

Originally Posted by NardinNut

If you enjoy changing up the look with different straps, then go 5167a. It’s a strap monster (I’m sure the 5164a would be too).

White and green is dope!

[rolexboy66]

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

For some more photo action, here is the 5167a, 5167r, and then the one I ultimately ended up keeping and loving most the 5164r











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Thanks for your pics! Indeed 5164r is gorgeous!

[JSCP]

5267a, and buy the steel bracelet too, i also have put a brown rubber strap on mine. Looks awesome

[randy van]

5167a all day

[SL BRABUS]

Originally Posted by bonsai-man

5167a all day. It’s simple to use, thin to fit under the shirt cuff, easy to read date, feels like you’re wearing nothing at all.

Originally Posted by subtona

67.

Originally Posted by JSCP

5167a, and buy the steel bracelet too, i also have put a brown rubber strap on mine. Looks awesome

Originally Posted by randy van

5167a all day

Originally Posted by NardinNut

If you enjoy changing up the look with different straps, then go 5167a. It’s a strap monster

Agree with the post above....^^^

There no wrong answer regarding Which Aquanaut? 5167a, 5167r or 5164a

I prefer the steel, it more carefree compare to the gold...

As for 67 or 64.... I pick the 67 because the less the better meaning clean highly legible dial, so slim and light on the wrist....

Cheers,

[rolexboy66]

Originally Posted by randy van

5167a all day

I tried the 5168g.. what do you think? Looks pretty damn beautiful too! 5168g or 5167r ?

[SL BRABUS]

Originally Posted by rolexboy66

I tried the 5168g.. what do you think? Looks pretty damn beautiful too! 5168g or 5167r ?

IMHO to big for your wrist....

67 will fit you better, me think...

Cheers,

[rolexboy66]

Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

IMHO to big for your wrist....

67 will fit you better, me think...

Cheers,

Really? Maybe but I’ve worn bigger AP ROO 44mm before too hehe..

[SL BRABUS]

Originally Posted by rolexboy66

Really? Maybe but I’ve worn bigger AP ROO 44mm before too hehe..

From the new pictures that you post, it look better...

Just make sure the lugs is not hanging out of your wrist...

Good luck with your purchase...

BTW what size is your wrist...??

Cheers,

[APhound]

Originally Posted by rolexboy66

I tried the 5168g.. what do you think? Looks pretty damn beautiful too! 5168g or 5167r ?

If that’s available to you, do it. Once the strap is fit it’ll fit you better.
Could be a while before they can give you a 67r.
If neither are available to you and you gotta buy secondary market, that’s tougher.. I’d prob rather have the 68 because it’s bigger and I too am used to offshores and stuff.
But again, if you can buy that at retail, box it up!


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[Divingdeep87]

I only see a ludicrously capacious bag on that picture. lol

[unknown]

Originally Posted by rolexboy66

I’ve been thinking to add a Patek aquanaut to my collection from grey mkt have been thinking abt these 3 watches. Which would you recommend? I currently own a Rolex Pepsi, Daytona panda and a RG Oysterflex. I was initially planning to trade in my 126515ln RG Oysterflex for the 5167r.

Or shd I stick with a SS like 5167a or 5164a coz SS are more popular? Betw these 2 I prefer the 5164a coz it’s thicker.

Thanks all for your comments and advice!

Nautilus ? Steel !
Daytona ? Steel !
Royal Oak ? Steel!

Less sought after pieces like a submariner, speedmaster, Breguet XX, Blancpain 50 fathoms, GP Laureato, IWC Ingenieur, .... There is a reason why these are almost always in steel

So obviously the Aquanaut also in steel

That kind of sports watch needs to be in steel, leave gold for dress watches

[rolexboy66]

Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

From the new pictures that you post, it look better...

Just make sure the lugs is not hanging out of your wrist...

Good luck with your purchase...

BTW what size is your wrist...??

Cheers,

Frankly pretty small I’d say about 16.5cm

[rolexboy66]

Originally Posted by unknown

Nautilus ? Steel !
Daytona ? Steel !
Royal Oak ? Steel!

Less sought after pieces like a submariner, speedmaster, Breguet XX, Blancpain 50 fathoms, GP Laureato, IWC Ingenieur, .... There is a reason why these are almost always in steel

So obviously the Aquanaut also in steel

That kind of sports watch needs to be in steel, leave gold for dress watches

I know right.. but I don’t find the 5167a and 5164a appealing even though they are great watches.. it just looks kinda dull to me, especially when it fades to grey in the light.

[rolexboy66]

Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

IMHO to big for your wrist....

67 will fit you better, me think...

Cheers,

If only there is a blue dial in 40mm!

[SL BRABUS]

Originally Posted by rolexboy66

Frankly pretty small I’d say about 16.5cm

Originally Posted by rolexboy66

If only there is a blue dial in 40mm!

For a 16.5cm wrist is definitely to big for your wrist...

I re-look at your three pictures and think it don't look appropriated... Because it look like the lugs is hanging out of your wrist, even if it were to be size properly...

That just my opinion.....

If you feel comfortable and like it, that all it matter.....

Good luck with your choice...

Cheers,

[GreatCircle]

Originally Posted by unknown

leave gold for dress watches

[geoach]

Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

For a 16.5cm wrist is definitely to big for your wrist...

I re-look at your three pictures and think it don't look appropriated... Because it look like the lugs is hanging out of your wrist, even if it were to be size properly...

That just my opinion.....

If you feel comfortable and like it, that all it matter.....

Good luck with your choice...

Cheers,

I agree with this it's too big Im sorry

[rolexboy66]

Originally Posted by geoach

I agree with this it's too big Im sorry

Thanks all for the feedback! Will take all the comments into consideration!

[ChaseATX]

Maybe add the 5065 with tritium dial to your consideration set? Love mine.

[gummy]

Always had a soft spot for the 5167a...Classic timeless model.

I went this direction. I love the travel time complication - use it often.

Either way you're getting a wonderful piece that will get wrist time more often than you think

Tried to capture the blue Patek strap

[Ashj52]

I have the 5167r - if I could go back in time I would probably go for the stainless steel option due to the scratch factor etc. However the rose gold/brown combo in my opinion is absolutely beautiful to look at

[yoast]

Adding some more pics:

[aa_watch]

Originally Posted by yoast

Adding some more pics:

Love this !

[rolexboy66]

Originally Posted by yoast

Adding some more pics:

Is this travel time 5164a with grey strap? Somehow changing the straps (even grey) adds some dimension and looks much better than black strap.

[rolexboy66]

Btw I decided to go with 5167r.. it’s the one that makes me smile 😃

But dang this is addictive.. now aldy aiming for my next one lol

Considering 5712/5726... another interesting topic!