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Patek Aquanaut 5164a vs new 5164g
I was planning to get the 5164a for use as a travel watch but sadly it got discontinued. I preferred its black dial, steel construction and 120m WR. Would you recommend I get the 5164a at $75k usd secondary price or try to get new 5164g from AD (50/50 chance), and why?
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I like the 5164a better. I’d go grey and get that…seems you like the black version better anyway. Plus who knows if/when your AD might allocate you the new model.
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I would definitely get the new white gold one.
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New one for sure
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50/50 chance of getting allocated the 5164G at retail… crazy question to me on it even being a choice. Of course go with the 5164G.
But I agree with others, I’d pick a different travel watch. Personally I feel the aquanaut is too much watch for traveling. Doesn’t feel comfortable visiting unknown parts of the world wearing a watch that is highly recognizable by thieves and robbers. Whether you get the 5164A or 5164G, both to me have the same level of recognizability. If you’re traveling regularly to known parts that you’re comfortable with, then another reason to get the 5164G. Some say WG will scratch more, but I haven’t found that to be the case. |
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Putting pricing and grey/retail aside, I’d much rather own the new 5164g. I think the blue grey coloring is done to perfection.
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If I could get the 5164g at retail I’d do that over buying grey. If you had to buy both at grey pricing I’d get the 5164a
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I have a 5164A and find it the perfect travel watch. I like the idea of the 5164G but when I tried one on, found it too “top heavy” for me, sorry to say.
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I also would be a bit apprehensive to take this watch in whichever metal to parts unknown. LA to NYC, sure. But into Mogadishu, the Kalahari or Barcalona, no.
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I only have less than 0.1% chance of getting the G from AD but I will go for it. The G is jaw dropping gorgeous and the only Aquanaut I ever want.
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The white gold and blue does look more interesting than the black 5164. if you want lightweight, go for the 5167. it wears so comfy that it feels like it's not even there.
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Why not get both? Buy the 5164a grey while you wait to see if you are allocated the 5164g, then if you are you can sell the 5164a and not damage your patek relationship since you bought grey.
I do agree with Michael, the 5164G is truly spectacular. Still difficult to visually get over the phallic shaped GMT hand though.
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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. 5167a is class, thin and light. Beautiful dial. Extremely legible and better lume.
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The 5167 is so much more thinner, lighter, and you definitely won't accidently hit the buttons to the left. |
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The color of the new 5164G is just gorgeous but somehow the watch looks busier and less legible than the black dial 5164A to me.
That said, I'd love a 5968G in the new color. The green one is too loud for me and the dark blue a little boring in my eyes. |
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5164a for sure
if I was buying a white gold travel time aquanaut the only one to get is the 5650G
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![]() I remember people criticize the color of the dial on 5261R, saying how can Patek came out with this pale blue color.... I'm sure is the same blue gray on the 5164G & 5261R.. ![]()
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The placement of the dial is all over the place, the blue and RG combination looks uninspiring. One doesn't have to like the 5261R to like the 5164G. Just look at them side by side - one has cohesive colour combination and a well arranged dial, the other looks like three eyed monster with the "12" at the top being cut off to accommodate the moon phase. Also, why make it a "Luce" when almost 90% of customers asking for the watch are male? Make it a 40 like the 5164 or 42 like the 5968, give more space to the dial and make it a proper annual calendar, not an after thought with a poorly arranged dial! |
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Are we positive? One says blue gray and 64G says opaline blue grey
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White gold case instead of steel Waterproofing reduced to 60m Slightly different aesthetic If you have a real chance (50%) of getting the 5164G from an AD, this might be a more economical option. However, it must be considered that the wait can be long and uncertain. |
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One of the key features of the 5164a (or 5167a) is that it is one of the most comfortable and light watches around. I would avoid anything that changes that but haven't tried on the 5164g to see how it feels. As a travel watch, and particularly vacation watch, 5164a, is about as perfect as it gets. Also, PP's travel time function is the best - a couple pushes and you are ready to go.
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