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8 October 2019, 07:23 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: John
Location: La Jolla, CA
Watch: Platona
Posts: 12,193
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Incoming: Aquanaut 5167
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. 
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8 October 2019, 07:28 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Norfolk, UK
Watch: All of them...
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Brilliant choice! Congratulations and enjoy. Good on you for buying what you want and now.
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8 October 2019, 07:29 AM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2018
Real Name: Jonathan
Location: USA
Watch: P-01
Posts: 11,772
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Congrats buddy!!!! It’s so pretty. I so need this in my life.
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8 October 2019, 07:31 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Stephen
Location: Beach
Watch: 16660
Posts: 9,465
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Congrats, John! Looks perfect.
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8 October 2019, 07:36 AM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 12,470
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Good work John. Congrats on the new watch.
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8 October 2019, 07:37 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: England
Watch: 5990
Posts: 3,351
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Congrats John, a great choice.
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8 October 2019, 07:38 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 728
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The fat boy steered you to a winner there, well done ninja. Congrats OP looks great on you.
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8 October 2019, 07:46 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 157
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Congrats. Looks great.
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8 October 2019, 07:46 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Real Name: Bill
Location: NYC
Posts: 1,735
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Nice one! Sir Paul McCartney is also a 5167 wearer. You’re in good company!
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8 October 2019, 07:56 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 4,363
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Congrats and enjoy the watch
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8 October 2019, 08:05 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Ohio
Watch: RolexRolexRolex
Posts: 154
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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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8 October 2019, 08:24 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: San Fran
Posts: 2,218
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congrats... looks great
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8 October 2019, 08:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex & Patek
Posts: 1,436
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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
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8 October 2019, 08:28 AM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: John
Location: La Jolla, CA
Watch: Platona
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Thanks to all.
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8 October 2019, 08:32 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,369
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Many congrats John, it is a lot classier when you look at it up close.
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8 October 2019, 08:39 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Stratosphere
Posts: 1,993
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Congratulations and Happy Birthday in advance!
It is an excellent watch!! |
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8 October 2019, 09:00 AM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Real Name: Michael
Location: Near beach
Watch: PB1967
Posts: 8,304
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Congrats John! Looking good on your wrist!
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8 October 2019, 09:29 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: WA
Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC
Posts: 1,023
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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.
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8 October 2019, 09:29 AM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Canada
Watch: PP, AP, Rolex
Posts: 750
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Congrats!
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8 October 2019, 09:31 AM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: USA
Posts: 6,272
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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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8 October 2019, 09:47 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Low Country
Posts: 697
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Congrats Sir! Excellent choice
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8 October 2019, 09:51 AM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: John
Location: La Jolla, CA
Watch: Platona
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Thanks AK. At least when the wife said it looked like a fancy Timex she did say FANCY.
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8 October 2019, 09:53 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Texas
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Great choice! Congrats!
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8 October 2019, 09:54 AM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: USA
Watch: P A T E K
Posts: 4,713
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Congrats. Enjoy it.
We only live once :)
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8 October 2019, 10:05 AM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: USA
Watch: addiction issues
Posts: 37,607
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Congrats John! One of my personal favorites that I wish I had kept. Enjoy in best of health.
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8 October 2019, 10:09 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: west coast
Posts: 124
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Congrats on the new addition! There's a ton to appreciate on the 5167 and a classic in my opinion. Great choice!
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8 October 2019, 10:11 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 26,846
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Well done John. Congratulations
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8 October 2019, 10:22 AM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: John
Location: La Jolla, CA
Watch: Platona
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Thank you everyone. This community is really special.
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8 October 2019, 10:28 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,670
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Best choice and I prefer the slimmer case and display date window on 5167 over the travel time 5164. Enjoy the beauty
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8 October 2019, 10:57 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Ohio
Watch: Rolex, Patek, AP,
Posts: 523
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Congrats I love my 5167a it's truly a comfortable under the radar timepiece for all ocassions.
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