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FlyinM3 · 29 March 2017, 03:22 AM

I know these are 2 different watches, but given the somewhat similar price points, roughly $34K on the AP vs. $38K on the PP, which would you go for?

I guess I'm looking for a piece with rubber strap to get ready for warmer weather and casual wear on weekends.

I have tried on the AP 26405 CE 44 Chrono recently and it was pretty sweet in the flesh. I am first on the list for the 5168G at my AD with no firm commitment to purchse yet since I need to see how the 42mm size fits.

I'll be posting this on the AP forum as well to get a fair assessment.

singe89 · 29 March 2017, 03:30 AM

what's in the rest of your collection? I find the AP much more sporty for weekend wear and the Patek to be more well rounded. The 5168G might be my first patek. Just wish it was Pt and it would be perfect.

Manofsteelpt · 29 March 2017, 04:07 AM

Aquanaut... that PP is AWESOME!!!

I feel like a traitor to AP :-/

ndrenfro · 29 March 2017, 04:16 AM

AP all the way. I had the Anthracite dial 26405 for a while and loved it. Wore it all the time - weekends, office, business casual, summer....And I really like new 2017 dial better, so it's on my list. But I should also say I'm not a fan of the Aquanaut line at all.

GB-man · 29 March 2017, 05:49 AM

I spend 22 and get the 44 Ti boom.

AK797 · 29 March 2017, 06:49 AM

As I have the AP RG I'd get the WG PP.

Xerxes77 · 29 March 2017, 07:01 AM

Pp

jem7v · 29 March 2017, 11:00 AM

ROO over an Aquanaut any day of the week.

Tay821 · 29 March 2017, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

I spend 22 and get the 44 Ti boom.

The TI is only 22k? Where at?

jem7v · 29 March 2017, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tay821

The TI is only 22k? Where at?

He means after discounts from an AD.

mickyd329 · 29 March 2017, 12:45 PM

Nautilus, I'd say try PP. I'd go AP 44 over the Aquanaut

GB-man · 29 March 2017, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tay821

The TI is only 22k? Where at?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jem7v

He means after discounts from an AD.

Indeed.

alexlt730512 · 29 March 2017, 04:09 PM

PP is much better

AK797 · 29 March 2017, 11:06 PM

AP 44 would go better with the 5711/1R tho, it does for me.

FlyinM3 · 30 March 2017, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

AP 44 would go better with the 5711/1R tho, it does for me.

My thoughts that got me to this point

Curious what your thoughts are on the 44 Ti?
Never been fan of the aquanaut, and wondering if its just the novelty, the blue and size upgrade that's causing this.

AK797 · 30 March 2017, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyinM3

My thoughts that got me to this point

Curious what your thoughts are on the 44 Ti?
Never been fan of the aquanaut, and wondering if its just the novelty, the blue and size upgrade that's causing this.

Dan, I really like the Ti, probably the most of the 3 new 44s, other two are a bit too dark for me. I also really liked this similar anthracite/grey dial on the old CE 44 and if they had put this on the new RG 44 I would have had some serious thinking to do.

Manofsteelpt · 30 March 2017, 04:04 AM

Is it possible to get the Ti with such a strong discount this soon?

tyler1980 · 30 March 2017, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Is it possible to get the Ti with such a strong discount this soon?

maybe he is referring to the price after discount in british pounds? that would make more sense

FlyinM3 · 30 March 2017, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Dan, I really like the Ti, probably the most of the 3 new 44s, other two are a bit too dark for me. I also really liked this similar anthracite/grey dial on the old CE 44 and if they had put this on the new RG 44 I would have had some serious thinking to do.

Neil, yes, we are on similar pages now.
It's the dial that makes it tough. I would still love to have the ceramic case, but the dial is a bit too stealthy as you said.
I'm going to check both out again this weekend.

As for this poll, my AD offered a sweet deal to make it hard to resist on the 5168G.

jem7v · 30 March 2017, 05:48 AM

I can't believe the Aquanaut is leading in the polls. If it was the nautilus I could maybe understand depending which nautilus. But the Aquanaut over a ROO??? Come on people.

GB-man · 30 March 2017, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Is it possible to get the Ti with such a strong discount this soon?

Possible with delivery for early fall at one AD I talked to (3 ahead in line). I'm sure if you call around sooner

jschmidtdmd · 30 March 2017, 08:49 AM

I didn't get mine for 22k that's a great deal!!

Mine was a bit more, but not much

Hairdude1 · 30 March 2017, 08:50 AM

AP gets my vote

AK797 · 30 March 2017, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyinM3

Neil, yes, we are on similar pages now.
It's the dial that makes it tough. I would still love to have the ceramic case, but the dial is a bit too stealthy as you said.
I'm going to check both out again this weekend.

As for this poll, my AD offered a sweet deal to make it hard to resist on the 5168G.

Can't deny having a gold Nautilus and Aquanaut pair would be pretty cool.

GB-man · 30 March 2017, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jschmidtdmd

I didn't get mine for 22k that's a great deal!!

Mine was a bit more, but not much

Well you have yours today doc. I was offered delivery many months out! Price reflects that.

jschmidtdmd · 30 March 2017, 02:12 PM

It wasn't that much more ;)

Absolutely add it- it's a hell of a watch.

FlyinM3 · 2 April 2017, 01:18 PM

Well on second look, the CE dial didn't look as stealthy as I had remembered.
The Ti dial looked great as what I remembered

benlee · 2 April 2017, 02:59 PM

44mm ROO over the 3hands aquanault. No brainer for me. But to be fair, need to see actual. Patek WG in any watch is quite attractive.

FlyinM3 · 3 April 2017, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

44mm ROO over the 3hands aquanault. No brainer for me. But to be fair, need to see actual. Patek WG in any watch is quite attractive.

Agree with you on having to see actual to make fair assessment

View Poll Results: AP 26405CE 44 ROO vs. PP 5168G
AP 26405CE 44 ROO Ceramic Chrono	29	52.73%
PP 5168G 42mm Blue Aquanaut	26	47.27%
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll

29 March 2017, 03:22 AM	#1
FlyinM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: NYC Posts: 807	AP 44 ROO 26405CE vs. PP 5168G I know these are 2 different watches, but given the somewhat similar price points, roughly $34K on the AP vs. $38K on the PP, which would you go for? I guess I'm looking for a piece with rubber strap to get ready for warmer weather and casual wear on weekends. I have tried on the AP 26405 CE 44 Chrono recently and it was pretty sweet in the flesh. I am first on the list for the 5168G at my AD with no firm commitment to purchse yet since I need to see how the 42mm size fits. I'll be posting this on the AP forum as well to get a fair assessment.

29 March 2017, 04:07 AM	#3
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Aquanaut... that PP is AWESOME!!! I feel like a traitor to AP :-/ __________________ "Best to stay silent and have the world think you're a fool than to speak and remove all doubt." SMD

29 March 2017, 12:45 PM	#11
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,110	Nautilus, I'd say try PP. I'd go AP 44 over the Aquanaut __________________ PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 26240CE / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk / Rolex 116500 Panda / Rolex 126710 BLRO / Rolex 126610LV Green / Rolex 16570 Black/ Rolex 116300 Blue / Rolex 126710 BLNR / Rolex 126710 GRNR

30 March 2017, 04:04 AM	#17
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Is it possible to get the Ti with such a strong discount this soon? __________________ "Best to stay silent and have the world think you're a fool than to speak and remove all doubt." SMD

29 March 2017, 03:30 AM	#2
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,752	what's in the rest of your collection? I find the AP much more sporty for weekend wear and the Patek to be more well rounded. The 5168G might be my first patek. Just wish it was Pt and it would be perfect.

29 March 2017, 04:16 AM	#4
ndrenfro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NC, USA Posts: 106	AP all the way. I had the Anthracite dial 26405 for a while and loved it. Wore it all the time - weekends, office, business casual, summer....And I really like new 2017 dial better, so it's on my list. But I should also say I'm not a fan of the Aquanaut line at all.

29 March 2017, 05:49 AM	#5
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,590	I spend 22 and get the 44 Ti boom.

29 March 2017, 06:49 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	As I have the AP RG I'd get the WG PP.

29 March 2017, 07:01 AM	#7
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Pp

29 March 2017, 11:00 AM	#8
jem7v Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 842	ROO over an Aquanaut any day of the week.

29 March 2017, 04:09 PM	#13
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,249	PP is much better

29 March 2017, 11:06 PM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	AP 44 would go better with the 5711/1R tho, it does for me.

30 March 2017, 05:48 AM	#20
jem7v Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 842	I can't believe the Aquanaut is leading in the polls. If it was the nautilus I could maybe understand depending which nautilus. But the Aquanaut over a ROO??? Come on people.

30 March 2017, 08:49 AM	#22
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	I didn't get mine for 22k that's a great deal!! Mine was a bit more, but not much __________________ Watches!

30 March 2017, 08:50 AM	#23
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	AP gets my vote __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

30 March 2017, 02:12 PM	#26
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	It wasn't that much more ;) Absolutely add it- it's a hell of a watch. __________________ Watches!

2 April 2017, 01:18 PM	#27
FlyinM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: NYC Posts: 807	Well on second look, the CE dial didn't look as stealthy as I had remembered. The Ti dial looked great as what I remembered

2 April 2017, 02:59 PM	#28
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	44mm ROO over the 3hands aquanault. No brainer for me. But to be fair, need to see actual. Patek WG in any watch is quite attractive. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

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