Which Aquanaut? 5167a, 5167r, 5164a

[yoast]

Originally Posted by rolexboy66

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

Yes it is, from the 5164G. The navy 5650 strap is also a nice pairing as well as the 5164R brown strap.

on 5650 strap:





On 5164R Strap:





I dont think I have ever worn this watch on the black strap for more than a few weeks!

[rolexboy66]

Originally Posted by yoast

Yes it is, from the 5164G. The navy 5650 strap is also a nice pairing as well as the 5164R brown strap.

on 5650 strap:





On 5164R Strap:





I dont think I have ever worn this watch on the black strap for more than a few weeks!

Gorgeous! Wear in great health!

[yoast]

Originally Posted by rolexboy66

Gorgeous! Wear in great health!

Thanks

[fredfiga]

Originally Posted by yoast

Yes it is, from the 5164G. The navy 5650 strap is also a nice pairing as well as the 5164R brown strap.

on 5650 strap:





On 5164R Strap:





I dont think I have ever worn this watch on the black strap for more than a few weeks!

great post! I also have the three straps available for the 5164. it’s amazing how the watch changes completely with each color! it’s like having three different watches in one.

[shikashia]

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.

My choice would also be 5167a in your case; for the exact same arguments bonsai-man mentioned.

[yoast]

Originally Posted by fredfiga

great post! I also have the three straps available for the 5164. it’s amazing how the watch changes completely with each color! it’s like having three different watches in one.

Agree!

[nbmc5]

Can't go wrong with 5164A especially now that it's discontinued.

[Mediatrix]

If Patek wanted to, there could be much more: red, orange, green… Unfortunately they have a policy that prevents them from issuing more colors.

[cavallino17]

Originally Posted by fredfiga

great post! I also have the three straps available for the 5164. it’s amazing how the watch changes completely with each color! it’s like having three different watches in one.

This is so nice! How did you get all the straps as Patek is very reluctant to sell them to anyone not owning the exact reference?
Especially the strap of the 5164G looks so great on your 5164A. Would love to have the colour for my 5167!!

[DavidSB]

The 5164a strap doesn't fit properly on the 5167a as it is too thick at the case end.

[cavallino17]

Originally Posted by DavidSB

The 5164a strap doesn't fit properly on the 5167a as it is too thick at the case end.

I know, and it is a shame. Especially since it does work the other way around. John Mayer's green strap on his 5164 is actually a 5167 strap.

But I really don't know how to find someone that owns one of the very few green 5167a and is willing to sell me a green strap haha.

BTW, just checked and they really sell for a pretty penny.

https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6367612

[masochistsr]

do 5167As since 2019 have a shorter lasting, dimmer lume? And does this apply for 5164As as well?

[helloworldies]

Originally Posted by masochistsr

do 5167As since 2019 have a shorter lasting, dimmer lume? And does this apply for 5164As as well?

the 5164a always had the whiter less bright lume that the 5167a has now(c1)
Before that the 5167a had greener luminova that was brighter (c3)

[masochistsr]

Originally Posted by helloworldies

the 5164a always had the whiter less bright lume that the 5167a has now(c1)
Before that the 5167a had greener luminova that was brighter (c3)

Thanks! This makes the 5167a with C3 more preferable.

[gm58]

Originally Posted by cavallino17

This is so nice! How did you get all the straps as Patek is very reluctant to sell them to anyone not owning the exact reference?
Especially the strap of the 5164G looks so great on your 5164A. Would love to have the colour for my 5167!!

Same! Thought the grey blue strap on the G would be great for the 5164A as well

[helloworldies]

Originally Posted by masochistsr

Thanks! This makes the 5167a with C3 more preferable.

Very true but if watch has been serviced the hands are often replaced!

[thrift]

5167a all the way. I’ve been in this dilemma before. I tried in a 5164a and it’s way too thick. It’s a cool complication but I hated the date wheel, too hard to read and clutters the dial. The buttons on the side as well look like they can be activated by bending your wrist. They also look a little sus on how “waterproof” they are.

5167a is class, thin and light. Beautiful dial. Extremely legible and better lume.

[masochistsr]

Originally Posted by helloworldies

Very true but if watch has been serviced the hands are often replaced!

Does a C3 watch get replaced with C3, while a C1 watch gets replaced with C1? Would the hour markers also be replaced?

[helloworldies]

Originally Posted by masochistsr

Does a C3 watch get replaced with C3, while a C1 watch gets replaced with C1? Would the hour markers also be replaced?

C3 hands replaced with C1 from those I've seen

[helloworldies]

Originally Posted by thrift

5167a all the way. I’ve been in this dilemma before. I tried in a 5164a and it’s way too thick. It’s a cool complication but I hated the date wheel, too hard to read and clutters the dial. The buttons on the side as well look like they can be activated by bending your wrist. They also look a little sus on how “waterproof” they are.

5167a is class, thin and light. Beautiful dial. Extremely legible and better lume.

Totally agree with this.

[masochistsr]

Originally Posted by helloworldies

C3 hands replaced with C1 from those I've seen

Is this a downgrade? Isn’t C3 better than C1?

[helloworldies]

Originally Posted by masochistsr

Is this a downgrade? Isn’t C3 better than C1?

In my view yes but maybe some people prefer the white lume visually even if it's not as long lasting?

[fredfiga]

as I said before, the dial color changes when you pop a diferente strap. looks great on brown.


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[NardinNut]

Such an easy watch to wear