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favx · 15 February 2024, 01:02 PM

Rolex.

Rollieo · 15 February 2024, 01:25 PM

I didn’t like the 5167. It just didn't have wrist presence. The 5164 felt completely different.

So I’d go with the YM in this case

plaj · 2 January 2025, 05:18 AM

If we think in terms of robustness, I'm convinced that a Rolex is more robust than a Patek.
As for the two watches, even if the Patek is rare, beautiful and perhaps more coveted than a YM42, it is made of steel, and I find it too expensive compared to a white gold watch.
As for aesthetics, I much prefer a YM42.
Its presence is magnificent, and yet it's a watch that doesn't seem to be much appreciated by Rolex afficionados.

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NAUI1982 · 2 January 2025, 05:53 AM

Love the aquanaut.
Just know that they keep terrible time and are super expensive to service. Putting that aside, it’s really about which watch speaks to you and you love on your wrist.

geoach · 2 January 2025, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NAUI1982

Love the aquanaut.
Just know that they keep terrible time and are super expensive to service. Putting that aside, it’s really about which watch speaks to you and you love on your wrist.

for a 3 hand watch with a date PP is the same as rolex when it comes to service. A PP properly tuned will have be very accurate.

Gunnersaurus · 2 January 2025, 09:16 PM

I know this thread is old, but if I'm buying a sports watch it is Rolex all day for me. Patek are more about complications and dress pieces at least in my opinion

Krash · 2 January 2025, 10:00 PM

Old thread but easy decision for me. Patek Phillipe.

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Tzachi · 2 January 2025, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunnersaurus

I know this thread is old, but if I'm buying a sports watch it is Rolex all day for me. Patek are more about complications and dress pieces at least in my opinion

PATEK is for those who think its "best"
Rolex is for those who wear the watch..

A sporty Patek with a aquatic name that you can wear in water activity? No, thank you.

It takes milage in this hobby to understand that.

madsitalia · 2 January 2025, 10:10 PM

Definitely Aquanaut. Not a fan of Yachtmaster

inadeje · 2 January 2025, 10:18 PM

aquanaut

subtona · 2 January 2025, 10:57 PM

I prefer the thinner profile and incredible legibility of the 5167.

Both can be worn as daily’s.

You will feel underwhelmed by the 5167 heft compared to the PM YM… you are going to have to get over that.

Vipes · 3 January 2025, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoach

for a 3 hand watch with a date PP is the same as rolex when it comes to service. A PP properly tuned will have be very accurate.

Agree. Most of my Pateks are very accurate.

BarnabyP416 · 3 January 2025, 05:45 AM

Get the 5168g
Best of both worlds!!

David5807 · 3 January 2025, 07:21 AM

Are both being offered to you at retail?

rg9390 · 3 January 2025, 12:24 PM

Get the 5167 (if at retail), sell it at grey and get the YM white gold at grey (below retail).

So: 5167 (about US$24K at retail), sell at grey (say US$45K-52K to grey dealer - that's probably what a dealer can do for you) and get YM at grey (US$28K). Net, you pay between 8K to nothing in this deal with a YM white gold in your collection.

The big IF is 5167 at retail. Honestly, 5167 at retail probably means you have spent 50-100K at the AD for lower than retail purchases beforehand.

ChronoZach · 3 January 2025, 12:51 PM

Team PATEK on this one, I love Rolex my favorite brand. But as a watch enthusiast, Patek is something else.

Cheers,

rolexnerd · 3 January 2025, 12:54 PM

Buy the Aquanaut at retail, sell it, and buy the YM with the profits. Simple

exp90 · 4 January 2025, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

I prefer the thinner profile and incredible legibility of the 5167.

Both can be worn as daily’s.

You will feel underwhelmed by the 5167 heft compared to the PM YM… you are going to have to get over that.

This ^^

The 5167a is light and slim - the YM has weight to it, helped by the OF bracelet, but definitely a vastly heavier watch.

The 5167 has supreme legibility too.

Both are lovely watches, it really comes down to taste. Assume you've decided No to a VC Overseas too?

The other aspect I have considered previously is - a lot of the sport Rolex refs have a similar look. If you already have a GMT and/or Sub, then add a YM, you will end up with less variety than you would adding a 5167.

joli160 · 5 January 2025, 02:35 AM

I don’t understand the allure of the Aquanaut, YM for me

geoach · 5 January 2025, 08:26 PM

Less is more...........owners of the PP will get it.......others just don't get it they go for heavy shiny big watches

SudiYunus · 6 January 2025, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoach

Less is more...........owners of the PP will get it.......others just don't get it they go for heavy shiny big watches

+1 you nailed it

haiovyshynr1 · 6 January 2025, 07:37 AM

I like Rolex more for daily use.
Patek feels like it is only for special occasions.

2 January 2025, 10:00 PM	#97
Krash 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,598	Opinion ROLEX PATEK Old thread but easy decision for me. Patek Phillipe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 January 2025, 10:18 PM	#100
inadeje 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 6,008	aquanaut __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671, 111 & 183, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

2 January 2025, 10:57 PM	#101
subtona 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,733	I prefer the thinner profile and incredible legibility of the 5167. Both can be worn as daily’s. You will feel underwhelmed by the 5167 heft compared to the PM YM… you are going to have to get over that. __________________

3 January 2025, 12:24 PM	#105
rg9390 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sydney, HK Watch: BB58 Blue Posts: 480	Get the 5167 (if at retail), sell it at grey and get the YM white gold at grey (below retail). So: 5167 (about US$24K at retail), sell at grey (say US$45K-52K to grey dealer - that's probably what a dealer can do for you) and get YM at grey (US$28K). Net, you pay between 8K to nothing in this deal with a YM white gold in your collection. The big IF is 5167 at retail. Honestly, 5167 at retail probably means you have spent 50-100K at the AD for lower than retail purchases beforehand. __________________ Patek Philippe \| Audemars Piguet \| Vacheron Constantin \| Rolex \| Tudor \| Grand Seiko \| Baume & Mercier \| Bamford London \| Studio Underd0g \| Swatch x Omega \| Swatch x Blancpain \| Casio

5 January 2025, 02:35 AM	#109
joli160 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,915	I don’t understand the allure of the Aquanaut, YM for me __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

15 February 2024, 01:02 PM	#91
favx Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 307	Rolex.

15 February 2024, 01:25 PM	#92
Rollieo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,189	I didn’t like the 5167. It just didn't have wrist presence. The 5164 felt completely different. So I’d go with the YM in this case

2 January 2025, 05:18 AM	#93
plaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FRANCE Posts: 148	If we think in terms of robustness, I'm convinced that a Rolex is more robust than a Patek. As for the two watches, even if the Patek is rare, beautiful and perhaps more coveted than a YM42, it is made of steel, and I find it too expensive compared to a white gold watch. As for aesthetics, I much prefer a YM42. Its presence is magnificent, and yet it's a watch that doesn't seem to be much appreciated by Rolex afficionados. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

2 January 2025, 05:53 AM	#94
NAUI1982 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Doug Location: USA East Coast Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 436	Love the aquanaut. Just know that they keep terrible time and are super expensive to service. Putting that aside, it’s really about which watch speaks to you and you love on your wrist.

2 January 2025, 09:16 PM	#96
Gunnersaurus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 104	I know this thread is old, but if I'm buying a sports watch it is Rolex all day for me. Patek are more about complications and dress pieces at least in my opinion

2 January 2025, 10:10 PM	#99
madsitalia "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: At home Watch: 226570 Posts: 251	Definitely Aquanaut. Not a fan of Yachtmaster

3 January 2025, 05:45 AM	#103
BarnabyP416 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: London Posts: 4	Get the 5168g Best of both worlds!!

3 January 2025, 07:21 AM	#104
David5807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,745	Are both being offered to you at retail?

3 January 2025, 12:51 PM	#106
ChronoZach 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Zach Location: Sector 001 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 859	Team PATEK on this one, I love Rolex my favorite brand. But as a watch enthusiast, Patek is something else. Cheers,

3 January 2025, 12:54 PM	#107
rolexnerd "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Singapore Posts: 125	Buy the Aquanaut at retail, sell it, and buy the YM with the profits. Simple

5 January 2025, 08:26 PM	#110
geoach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: big blue marble Watch: 18078 Posts: 635	Less is more...........owners of the PP will get it.......others just don't get it they go for heavy shiny big watches

6 January 2025, 07:37 AM	#112
haiovyshynr1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Florida Posts: 54	I like Rolex more for daily use. Patek feels like it is only for special occasions.

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