Which Aquanaut is the best for a collector?

[Hermann]

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?

[jgottsman11]

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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[Halothane]

5164a is my daily. The best for your collection is the one you like the most!

[ts3]

5968A provided you can do the size.

[kaiserphoenix]

5968A. Orange and Stainless Steel.

[enjoythemusic]

5650g, preferably double sealed. Has to be double sealed for true collector.

[Roger Lococco]

Originally Posted by ts3

5968A provided you can do the size.

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.


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[yoast]

Originally Posted by Halothane

5164a is my daily. The best for your collection is the one you like the most!

Same here.

If you want something special, have a look at the advanced research 5650
or the japan and Singapore special editions.

[In-N-Out]

Originally Posted by Halothane

5164a is my daily. The best for your collection is the one you like the most!

Agreed, and the only one I find attractive. 5164g looks great too, of course

[Flex368]

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.

[aa_watch]

Originally Posted by Halothane

5164a is my daily. The best for your collection is the one you like the most!

Same. The first aquanaut with a complication.
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.

[Vipes]

I had the 5164a and now have 5167r. The 5167r feels more special and less common.

[V25V]

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.

[geoach]

5066 for me..........PP first aqua with glass back classic size too

[JorgeCCW]

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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[rolexboy66]

5167r

[8bc8]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

5650g, preferably double sealed. Has to be double sealed for true collector.

+1

But for something more obtainable, probably 5164A. Pairs with any occasion or dress code and is horologically interesting while being also being discreet


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[dbfagan]

For a collector, the 5165. Only made for a year or so

[ts3]

Originally Posted by dbfagan

For a collector, the 5165. Only made for a year or so

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.

[dbfagan]

Originally Posted by ts3

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.

I misspoke, 5 years of production. A lot of folks out there with smaller wrist do not like the dial of the 5065 but the 5167 wears too large for them so there is a demand.

The 5167 is my daily and the size is about perfect for me.

[Econdon]

Originally Posted by dbfagan

I misspoke, 5 years of production. A lot of folks out there with smaller wrist do not like the dial of the 5065 but the 5167 wears too large for them so there is a demand.

The 5167 is my daily and the size is about perfect for me.

I was also debating the 5165 vs the 5167 for my Aquanaut and I definitely think the 5165 is heavily overlooked and a great choice for a more discreet look or smaller wrists. I ultimately went with the 5167 but I do think due to the limited production run and relatively overlooked nature of the 5165 it could garner some collectability factor in the future.

I do agree that many of the examples I've seen for sale have their cases and bezels over polished which is a shame

[JR16]

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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[jgottsman11]

Originally Posted by JR16

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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Exactly. Best answer. Everyone likes what they like.