Incoming: Aquanaut 5167

[locutus49]

After analyzing the Pepsi Meteorite, the 5164 Travel Time, and trying on the 5524G Pilot Travel Time (a gorgeous watch that looked ridiculous on my puny wrist), I arrived by process of elimination at the redoubtable 5167. I don't travel much anymore so figured I could forego a travel feature.

I bought it from the secondary market, a beloved West Coast Trusted Seller. Yes, I know, I'm supporting the odious grey market. So shoot me. But I turn 70 shortly and can't wait five years for a retail purchase.

By the way, the wife thought it looks like a fancy Timex, but was fine with the purchase.

Finally, thanks to the inestimable help of Fat Ninja, whose PM was of great help.

[Hendrikus]

Brilliant choice! Congratulations and enjoy. Good on you for buying what you want and now.

[Fat_ninja]

Congrats buddy!!!! It’s so pretty. I so need this in my life.

[bonsai-man]

The fat boy steered you to a winner there, well done ninja. Congrats OP looks great on you.

[nyc2la]

Congrats, John! Looks perfect.

[sensui]

Good work John. Congrats on the new watch.

[RussW]

Congrats John, a great choice.

[OTWT]

Congrats. Looks great.


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[BigAppleBill]

Nice one! Sir Paul McCartney is also a 5167 wearer. You’re in good company!

[jon_jon]

Congrats and enjoy the watch

[gilluminati204]

The Aquanat is by far the best daily driver I've ever had. Congratulations dude. I am also an "idiot" who went grey.


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[locutus49]

Thanks to all.

Originally Posted by Hendrikus

Brilliant choice! Congratulations and enjoy. Good on you for buying what you want and now.

Oh Corpulent Ninja, I will trade you for the gold Nautilus

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Congrats buddy!!!! It’s so pretty. I so need this in my life.

Thanks, nyc2la and I hope to see you at the Beverly Hills GTG. I believe last time you wore a Patek.

Originally Posted by nyc2la

Congrats, John! Looks perfect.

Sensui-sama, thank you very much. Long time no see. Are you going to the 9 Nov GTG?

Originally Posted by sensui

Good work John. Congrats on the new watch.

Thanks, Russ.

Originally Posted by RussW

Congrats John, a great choice.

Originally Posted by bonsai-man

The fat boy steered you to a winner there, well done ninja. Congrats OP looks great on you.

Originally Posted by OTWT

Congrats. Looks great.


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Wow, Paul has one??? Most excellent.

Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

Nice one! Sir Paul McCartney is also a 5167 wearer. You’re in good company!

Thanks, jon_jon

Originally Posted by jon_jon

Congrats and enjoy the watch

gilluminati, I love it already. Hey, we are either traitors to the AD structure or the smartest guys in the room. I can keep it a secret from Mr. Stern if you can.

Originally Posted by gilluminati204

The Aquanat is by far the best daily driver I've ever had. Congratulations dude. I am also an "idiot" who went grey.


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[sensui]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Sensui-sama, thank you very much. Long time no see. Are you going to the 9 Nov GTG?

John-san I saw that in BH. Won't be able to make it since I have a conference that weekend already lined up. Should be a blast with some big players joining. You'll be there sporting the new Patek. Nice! Enjoy in good health.

[locutus49]

Originally Posted by Victorx88x

Congrats!

Thanks, Victor.

Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

Wise choice on your pick up and not wasting time.....

Can't believe Fat Ninja help on the Aquarius..... Oh, I meant "Aquanaut".... I thought he a naughty man not a aquarius man.....

Thanks, Mr. Brabus. Obese Ninja is very nice, not naughty at all.

Originally Posted by jag32

Not sure what it is about this thread but I’m finding myself wanting an AN now. Congrats!

Originally Posted by mps354

Congrats! Enjoy it!

Thanks, mps354

Originally Posted by ap1

Excellent pick, stealth mode

Yeah, I'm digging the stealth mode, not like a Rolex at all.

Originally Posted by mnl

Congrats!!!

Thanks.

Originally Posted by ct.matt

Welcome to the club of secret handshakes Great piece, enjoy and wear it in good health

Thanks, Matt. I'll wait for my first secret handshake.

Originally Posted by Patek Philippe

Big congrats, it is a fantastic watch that could be worn with any attire.

Legibility 10
Stealth 10
Flexibility 10
Beauty 10
Comfort 10
Collectibility 10
Brand awareness 10 (it is recognizable even by looking at its rubber strap)

Thanks, and I appreciate the appraisal. Although I'm not sure anyone will recognize the brand.

Originally Posted by sensui

John-san I saw that in BH. Won't be able to make it since I have a conference that weekend already lined up. Should be a blast with some big players joining. You'll be there sporting the new Patek. Nice! Enjoy in good health.

We will miss you, Sensui.

[watchucallit]

congrats... looks great

[CamSLC]

Awesome pick-up! Wearing mine as I type this. It gets by far the most wrist time of any of my watches these days. Happy early birthday gift

[AK797]

Many congrats John, it is a lot classier when you look at it up close.

[theflywrist]

Congratulations and Happy Birthday in advance!
It is an excellent watch!!

[Ichiran]

Congrats John! Looking good on your wrist!

[Peterandwatches]

Lovely piece. Please enjoy and wear proudly. As an owner myself, there's something special about it, and it just feels wonderful on the wrist.

[5Zigen]

Congrats!

[JR16]

Congrats, and happy early birthday. An amazing watch, understated but bold, and absolutely mesmerizing. Never gets old. Wear it in good health!


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[locutus49]

Thanks AK. At least when the wife said it looked like a fancy Timex she did say FANCY.

Originally Posted by AK797

Many congrats John, it is a lot classier when you look at it up close.

Thanks much. Now I have to decide whether to drink Boost or Ensure.

Originally Posted by theflywrist

Congratulations and Happy Birthday in advance!
It is an excellent watch!!

Thank you, ichiran-san.

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Congrats John! Looking good on your wrist!

Wow, another owner. Yeah, it is so light compared to the Smurf that I can hardly feel it.

Originally Posted by Peterandwatches

Lovely piece. Please enjoy and wear proudly. As an owner myself, there's something special about it, and it just feels wonderful on the wrist.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by 5Zigen

Congrats!

Thanks. It is definitely understated. Now I have a watch to wear in those bad areas people seem worried about.

Originally Posted by JR16

Congrats, and happy early birthday. An amazing watch, understated but bold, and absolutely mesmerizing. Never gets old. Wear it in good health!


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[Louribal]

Congrats Sir! Excellent choice

[Vipes]

Great choice! Congrats!

[uniqueMR]

Congrats. Enjoy it.
We only live once :)

[GB-man]

Congrats John! One of my personal favorites that I wish I had kept. Enjoy in best of health.

[ma.st.]

Congrats on the new addition! There's a ton to appreciate on the 5167 and a classic in my opinion. Great choice!

[nick c]

Well done John. Congratulations


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[locutus49]

Thank you everyone. This community is really special.

Originally Posted by Vipes

Great choice! Congrats!

Originally Posted by uniqueMR

Congrats. Enjoy it.
We only live once :)

Originally Posted by GB-man

Congrats John! One of my personal favorites that I wish I had kept. Enjoy in best of health.

Originally Posted by ma.st.

Congrats on the new addition! There's a ton to appreciate on the 5167 and a classic in my opinion. Great choice!

Originally Posted by nick c

Well done John. Congratulations


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