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26 August 2024, 06:09 AM | #1 |
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Which Aquanaut is the best for a collector?
After some years I am thinking i should also have an aquanaut in my small collection.
It’s an easy choice when you have only one or two PP… but…. …which Aquanaut would you choose when you are looking for one which is not completely mainstream, has something special and something which is typically for that product line. Steel, Gold, 3hands or Chrono which color? |
26 August 2024, 06:19 AM | #2 |
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I’ve tried a bunch of them and the 5164r feels the most special to me. Get some heft from the gold but still a very very easy everyday watch to wear
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26 August 2024, 07:01 AM | #3 |
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5164a is my daily. The best for your collection is the one you like the most!
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26 August 2024, 08:04 AM | #4 |
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5968A provided you can do the size.
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26 August 2024, 08:06 AM | #5 |
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5968A. Orange and Stainless Steel.
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26 August 2024, 08:39 AM | #6 |
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5650g, preferably double sealed. Has to be double sealed for true collector.
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26 August 2024, 08:58 AM | #7 |
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My grail of all grails. Maybe I will be allocated one. I also love the 5167/1A. I believe it holds a niche position in collections as it’s one of the few Pateks where you can order both a bracelet and a band. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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If you want something special, have a look at the advanced research 5650 or the japan and Singapore special editions. |
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26 August 2024, 06:38 PM | #9 |
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26 August 2024, 06:48 PM | #10 |
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5167A for daily wear, 5167R as part of a smaller collection.
5968A if you want a complicated reference and your wrist size allows it as ts3 pointed out already. |
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I always prefer sports watches in steel as they are lighter. PP discontinues most steel sports watches, they will always be more "collectible" in my opinion. |
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26 August 2024, 10:58 PM | #12 |
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I had the 5164a and now have 5167r. The 5167r feels more special and less common.
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26 August 2024, 11:31 PM | #13 |
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I love my 5164a. Not sure its "best for a collector" as that only I suppose means you are concerned with future value? If you want something that would do that, I guess 5650 as mentioned above would be better. I wear my 5164a all the time, to me that is what matters most.
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27 August 2024, 08:37 PM | #14 |
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5066 for me..........PP first aqua with glass back classic size too
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28 August 2024, 01:20 AM | #15 |
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I had 5164R is very nice but if I have to do it again , I’ll probably do the SS version just because it’s easier to manage, gold is softer .
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28 August 2024, 02:15 AM | #16 |
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+1 But for something more obtainable, probably 5164A. Pairs with any occasion or dress code and is horologically interesting while being also being discreet Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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28 August 2024, 03:02 AM | #18 |
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For a collector, the 5165. Only made for a year or so
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28 August 2024, 07:07 AM | #19 |
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I believe to remember it was 2 or 3 years rather than 1 year and rarity alone is not enough. On top they probably still made a few thousand. My bet would be that most people will always prefer the larger 5167.
Personally I like the size of 5165 but most on the market are in a sad polishing state as they were worn hard in their early days and are around 15 years old. |
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The 5167 is my daily and the size is about perfect for me. |
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28 August 2024, 09:22 AM | #21 | |
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I do agree that many of the examples I've seen for sale have their cases and bezels over polished which is a shame |
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29 August 2024, 02:14 AM | #22 |
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I think the “best” aquanaut is the one that you like the best. It’s a very subjective question and at still-inflated prices I would not buy one just for investment or “collectibility” purposes. I have a 5167a which suits me the best. If I want a rare or complicated patek, I wouldn’t buy an aquanaut.
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