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llngoc · 9 June 2021, 02:16 AM

I am planning to build a two Aquanaut collection and would like to see what is your dream collection if you are only allowed two. And what is your reason(s) for the selection?

I have an incoming 5167a so I am mainly trying to see what is the perfect complement to the base model.

TIA

V25V · 9 June 2021, 02:34 AM

5164a or 5164r

SL BRABUS · 9 June 2021, 02:42 AM

5167 for sure...
&
5968 blue dial

QuantumOceanLawyer · 9 June 2021, 02:47 AM

5167a and 5650g.

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ts3 · 9 June 2021, 03:23 AM

My favorite is the 5968A. Large but doable on my 6.6 inch wrists when I tried it on. Prefer it over both 5968G. Not sure I really want it though as (1) the movement seems to have been less than bullet proof and (2) cheaper tool watches make more sense for when I have use for a chrono.

5167A left me unimpressed when I tried it on back when it was cheap. 5167R can be loud IRL depending on your skin tone and 5168G is very large for how flat it is. Maybe I should give 5167A another chance but would I really want another 315/324 movement watch?

5164A and R have no added value for me as travel time math runs between my ears. Also not a big fan of how the left-side pushers change the overall look of the Aquanaut.

I guess I am in the minority but there you have it...

key · 9 June 2021, 03:28 AM

5167r + 5164a would be my choice.

Covers both formal and casual occasions IMO.

bonsai-man · 9 June 2021, 03:53 AM

If you already have the 5167/a on order, I would add a 5164/a, I am not a big fan of sports watches in soft 18k gold.

BigAppleBill · 9 June 2021, 05:02 AM

The 5164 is my first choice because it’s the most useful complication and the ultimate travel watch.

Flex368 · 9 June 2021, 05:40 AM

5167A and 5167R.

azizu · 9 June 2021, 05:58 AM

if you have the 5167a coming then 5968g would be a nice second watch
perhaps the green one to have some contrast with your allocated 5167

WWC · 9 June 2021, 09:19 AM

Any of the 5968 would be a great pair to have.

subtona · 9 June 2021, 09:28 AM

pick one and move on.
no two aquanauts in the same collection :)

64a is a nice choice

epicurus · 9 June 2021, 09:59 AM

64 in steel....(which is all I would need)

then 67 in rose gold if you must have a second one

srvrf · 9 June 2021, 10:28 AM

Since you will have one in steel with a black rubber strap, I'd say a 5164R or 5968 (any) IF you can get one.

llngoc · 9 June 2021, 10:40 AM

Thanks for all the response. I was leaning to a 5968a but after all the feedbacks, I may take a closer look at the 5164a. Not sure if I want any of the PMs though as the Aquanaut should stay "low end" IMHO

subtona · 9 June 2021, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by llngoc

Thanks for all the response. I was leaning to a 5968a but after all the feedbacks, I may take a closer look at the 5164a. Not sure if I want any of the PMs though as the Aquanaut should stay "low end" IMHO

40mm vs 42.

what feels more comfortable for you?

thomaspp · 9 June 2021, 11:47 AM

Why? They’re all very homogenous

Ichiran · 9 June 2021, 12:13 PM

IMO, you should get the most colorful Aquanauts if you are adding to this model line. This is supposedly the most casual and youthful model line. I will add those with "un-patek" colors, like green, orange or the brighter blue.

llngoc · 9 June 2021, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

IMO, you should get the most colorful Aquanauts if you are adding to this model line. This is supposedly the most casual and youthful model line. I will add those with "un-patek" colors, like green, orange or the brighter blue.

This is exactly why I was drawn to the 5968a. Somehow I am drawn to the bright orange. (Bought a bright blue ROO during the pandemic as my happy watch, and the orange also makes me happy)

P1nky_Up · 9 June 2021, 02:14 PM

Add some color. The 5968a or g would be cool. That way you can mix up the look and have a complication. Also, a rose gold would work too. I personally love the 5164, but you’ll end up with 2 pure black aquanauts. If I had those two I’d end up selling the one you have and keeping the 5164. Best of luck. I have a 5968a coming soon. Can’t wait for the orange!

llngoc · 9 June 2021, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by P1nky_Up

Add some color. The 5968a or g would be cool. That way you can mix up the look and have a complication. Also, a rose gold would work too. I personally love the 5164, but you’ll end up with 2 pure black aquanauts. If I had those two I’d end up selling the one you have and keeping the 5164. Best of luck. I have a 5968a coming soon. Can’t wait for the orange!

I was told it would be 2022/2023 for a 5968a

troways · 9 June 2021, 04:21 PM

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llngoc · 9 June 2021, 11:22 PM

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inxs777 · 10 June 2021, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

5167 for sure...
&
5968 blue dial

+1

I have the 5167r and 5164a, the 5968G blue dial is my next target, I think these three watches are the perfect trio (rosegold - brown dial/steel - black dial/whitegold - blue dial)

9 June 2021, 02:16 AM	#1
llngoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: USA Posts: 2,551	Two Aquanauts collection - What will it be? I am planning to build a two Aquanaut collection and would like to see what is your dream collection if you are only allowed two. And what is your reason(s) for the selection? I have an incoming 5167a so I am mainly trying to see what is the perfect complement to the base model. TIA

9 June 2021, 02:42 AM	#3
SL BRABUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S.A Watch: Only Rolex & Patek Posts: 3,384	5167 for sure... & 5968 blue dial __________________ Rolex Forum: Mainly Rolex & Benz pictures...!!! Click the above link to join the club...^^^... "SL BRABUS" aka BenzWorld Undercover Moderator

9 June 2021, 05:58 AM	#10
azizu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Patek 3700/11AJ Posts: 717	if you have the 5167a coming then 5968g would be a nice second watch perhaps the green one to have some contrast with your allocated 5167 __________________ Current Collection: PP 3700/11AJ, PP 5170G, PP 5320G, PP 5712/1A, APRO 15500, Rolex 116234, Rolex GMT Master2 BLNR, Omega SMP, Baume & Mercier M0A10280

9 June 2021, 09:19 AM	#11
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,438	Any of the 5968 would be a great pair to have. __________________ Royal Oak 15500ST Master Calendar METEORITE Q1552540 \| Luminor GMT PAM 00335 Aquanaut 5167A-001 \| Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Cosmograph DAYTONA 116520 \| DEEPSEA 126660 \| Explorer 214270 \| GMT Master II BLRO 16710 \| GMT Master II VTNR 126720 \| Submariner LV 16610 \| Sky-Dweller 326139 \| Prince Oysterdate 90630

9 June 2021, 09:28 AM	#12
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,297	pick one and move on. no two aquanauts in the same collection :) 64a is a nice choice __________________

9 June 2021, 02:34 AM	#2
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,373	5164a or 5164r

9 June 2021, 02:47 AM	#4
QuantumOceanLawyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Real Name: Alexander Location: Maryland, USA Watch: Last one I bought Posts: 202	5167a and 5650g. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 June 2021, 03:23 AM	#5
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,404	My favorite is the 5968A. Large but doable on my 6.6 inch wrists when I tried it on. Prefer it over both 5968G. Not sure I really want it though as (1) the movement seems to have been less than bullet proof and (2) cheaper tool watches make more sense for when I have use for a chrono. 5167A left me unimpressed when I tried it on back when it was cheap. 5167R can be loud IRL depending on your skin tone and 5168G is very large for how flat it is. Maybe I should give 5167A another chance but would I really want another 315/324 movement watch? 5164A and R have no added value for me as travel time math runs between my ears. Also not a big fan of how the left-side pushers change the overall look of the Aquanaut. I guess I am in the minority but there you have it...

9 June 2021, 03:28 AM	#6
key "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 388	5167r + 5164a would be my choice. Covers both formal and casual occasions IMO.

9 June 2021, 03:53 AM	#7
bonsai-man "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: UK Posts: 728	If you already have the 5167/a on order, I would add a 5164/a, I am not a big fan of sports watches in soft 18k gold.

9 June 2021, 05:40 AM	#9
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 3,027	5167A and 5167R.

9 June 2021, 09:59 AM	#13
epicurus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NYC Posts: 572	64 in steel....(which is all I would need) then 67 in rose gold if you must have a second one

9 June 2021, 10:28 AM	#14
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,126	Since you will have one in steel with a black rubber strap, I'd say a 5164R or 5968 (any) IF you can get one.

9 June 2021, 10:40 AM	#15
llngoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: USA Posts: 2,551	Thanks for all the response. I was leaning to a 5968a but after all the feedbacks, I may take a closer look at the 5164a. Not sure if I want any of the PMs though as the Aquanaut should stay "low end" IMHO

9 June 2021, 11:47 AM	#17
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	Why? They’re all very homogenous __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

9 June 2021, 12:13 PM	#18
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,916	IMO, you should get the most colorful Aquanauts if you are adding to this model line. This is supposedly the most casual and youthful model line. I will add those with "un-patek" colors, like green, orange or the brighter blue.

9 June 2021, 02:14 PM	#20
P1nky_Up "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Virginia Posts: 576	Add some color. The 5968a or g would be cool. That way you can mix up the look and have a complication. Also, a rose gold would work too. I personally love the 5164, but you’ll end up with 2 pure black aquanauts. If I had those two I’d end up selling the one you have and keeping the 5164. Best of luck. I have a 5968a coming soon. Can’t wait for the orange!

9 June 2021, 04:21 PM	#22
troways "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Far East Asia Posts: 124	Love bothPSX_20210609_142005.jpg

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