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23 May 2020, 11:13 PM | #1 |
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Next watch 226659 or 5167a?
I have been looking at both models as a next purchase and wanted to see the opinions of others who are owners. I plan on wearing the watch frequently, not occasionally. I really enjoy both pieces and wish I could have both!
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23 May 2020, 11:14 PM | #2 |
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23 May 2020, 11:15 PM | #3 |
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None of them at those price points.
But if you got your heart set on it get the YM. Have you worn an Aquanaut 5167a before? It was a HUGE HUGE letdown for me. |
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I have not, not sure how I would be able to. I have only tried on the 116655, which I also really enjoyed. |
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To me it felt very underwhelming, fragile and the overall look and feel of it in person is just not so good. I'm not the only one feeling like this either after seeing and trying one on in the flesh. Does not feel like a premium watch thats for sure. |
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23 May 2020, 11:47 PM | #6 |
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Totally agree what some else just said. I always wanted a Patek but when I tried my friends on I didn’t get it !!! Didn’t feel special like I thought Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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That’s really a good point. Always better to not assume! I love the oysterflex and I already have a Daytona so I was looking at the yacht master and the aquanaut
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Otherwise a 116618LB or even an AP15400 or ROC Chrono in RG All the above blows the Patek out of the water for me. I'd have each of the above over an Aquanaut anyday of the week. The Aquanaut is just a watch that doesnt have the "WOW" factor - you will know exactly what I'm talking about when you try it on. |
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24 May 2020, 04:50 AM | #9 |
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Agree with the above, I passed on the RG aquanaut in favor of the 116655 for the same reasons. YMMV but I’d definitely try it on first.
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24 May 2020, 06:12 AM | #10 |
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I had a 5167 for a few months and agree with others. Very underwhelming. I have the 126655 and love it. Not sure how you feel about rose gold though
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24 May 2020, 08:38 AM | #11 |
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I have the 5167 and I really like it. Would do the YM over it though.
Does feel special on its own, but Rolex definitely more substantial. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Love Pateks, except the Aquanaut...
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24 May 2020, 09:05 AM | #14 |
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Love Patek Nautilus, but long waiting list also.
Should looks into AP 15500 also, AP bracelet is the most gorgeous in watch industry. |
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If you were looking at the aquanaut travel time, that would be one thing. Rolex makes a more compelling three hander imo. If it’s complications you’re after, hard to beat Patek.
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24 May 2020, 07:32 PM | #18 |
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Aquanaut !!! People who don't get IT. Didn't wear long enough. The complex case, the movement, legibility,120 meters wr, and comfort. The finishing no comparison to Rolex. Just a durable too or more maybe. I am a fan !
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I've been around watches like forever. Tried on everything from Tags to RMs. This particular Patek just feels dated, the look of it is nothing special and it just doesnt have that WOW factor for me. Much rather a 5711 or 5712. Even the 5711 is a little underwhelming for me. Now the 5980/R on bracelet THAT is a special watch. |
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24 May 2020, 08:41 PM | #20 |
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Yachtmaster! Aquanaut is boring!
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24 May 2020, 08:43 PM | #21 |
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24 May 2020, 08:58 PM | #22 |
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Yachtmaster. It just looks better. The Patek sports watches are over-hyped. The Calatravas are beautiful.
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28 May 2020, 12:39 PM | #23 |
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For much less money the 126655 smokes the aquanaut.
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