Upgrade Aquanauts? Is it worth it?

[Mikegp]

Originally Posted by Spec C

Having just purchased a 5167 myself I share your sentiment. It's my favorite out of my current pieces. I think if I were in your position I might add a 5726 in place of the 5711. I too like symmetrical dials so 5712 is out for me.

Are you also eyeing the 5164?


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[jon_jon]

Originally Posted by Mikegp

Why do you think this is so? theyre similarly comfortable, from what ive read, they wear about the same. Whats your reasoning on having the 5167 as well and why do you prefer to wear it over the 64?

They are both quite comfortable. I like thinner watches and if I have a choice, I will pick a thinner watch over a thicker watch. There is only a 1+mm difference in thickness, but the 5167 sits flatter on my wrist than the 5164. Even for a Rolex, I will pick a Daytona over a Sub/GMT, not because I use the chrono function, but because it fits better and feels more comfortable on my wrist.

Legibility, especially the date, is better on the 5167. A simple dial has a cleaner appearance than a watch that has many complications on the dial. Sometimes the pushers on the 5164 will accidentally be pushed and change the hour hand.

[Defiancekofb]

Originally Posted by Mikegp

Hi guys. I recently bought a pre owned 5167, and has easily become my favorite watch, even more so than the 5711. I like it so much that I'm starting to look at the 5164.

My question is to those that have upgraded. Is it really worth it? The price difference is around $13k for the extra complication and wrist presence. I really don't travel that much, so won't be using the complication much. I guess I'm considering it because it's the "better" version of a watch I'm nuts about.

I'd have to move something from my current collection, probably the SubC plus some cash. I'm just not convinced the upgrade is worth it. That's why I'd like to know from people that have done that exact move.

Here's a photo of the current collection.




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Incredible Collection! That 5711 is just fire!

[kultschar]

How much wrist time is that Daytona getting amongst the Pateks??

[Mikegp]

Originally Posted by kultschar

How much wrist time is that Daytona getting amongst the Pateks??

Hmm maybe 1-2 days out of the week. The 5711 about the same, and the 5167 3-4 days. The SubC almost zero wrist time, it's just there for when I go to the beach or if might do something that requires a beater


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[martinr]

Looks like your 5711 is in the for sale section as of this morning.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by martinr

Looks like your 5711 is in the for sale section as of this morning.

Pretty sure that's another one altogether

[Mikegp]

Originally Posted by martinr

Looks like your 5711 is in the for sale section as of this morning.

It's another one. My AD had another one for sale, called me and I had to buy it. It's fresh out of the store.


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[martinr]

Ok thanks and keep your regular aquanaut 5167.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by Mikegp

It's another one. My AD had another one for sale, called me and I had to buy it. It's fresh out of the store.

Hate it when that happens!

[iazrollie]

I made the upgrade and have never looked back. But, I do travel across time zones regularly.

[RUK]

A GMT would be a nice addition. Why not trade the sub for a GMT

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[Nimszy]

Good decision to keep the 5167. If it's your favourite, why trade it? Doesn't make sense to me

[christianj]

Originally Posted by Mikegp

Hi guys. I recently bought a pre owned 5167, and has easily become my favorite watch, even more so than the 5711. I like it so much that I'm starting to look at the 5164.

You took the words right out of my mouth! I have both watches and since picking up the 5167 have been wearing it the most of all my watches including the 5711. My AD had a pre owned 5164 shortly after I bought the 5167 and I tried it on and thought about it for a while but the difference in $ didn't make sense to me then. I probably should have done the deal because I can't seem to stop think about upgrading and naturally now the pre owned 5164 is gone.

Keep the comments going guys.

[LPPP]

Upgraded from 5167 to 5164. Love the case design and symmetry, complication and heft of the 5164.
I have something for buttons on the watch. Makes me feel more connected to it. Haha.
Downside of 5164 is that the date cannot be seen easily and often covered by the minute or hour hand. I used to swim with the 5617 but don't dare with the 5164 which has more points of potential water seepage. Does not wear as comfortable as well.

[scrappy]

There are four Nautilus in my collection yet am still tempted to add a 5164. These posts aren't helping.

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by Mikegp

Hmm maybe 1-2 days out of the week. The 5711 about the same, and the 5167 3-4 days. The SubC almost zero wrist time, it's just there for when I go to the beach or if might do something that requires a beater


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Yup that's what I foresee would happen if I add The Daytona C . One of the 2 Rollie's will suffer; so the only rational way to add the Daytona is to get rid off the Hulk ; and I am not sure that the Daytona can do all that the hulk can do


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[Mikegp]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Yup that's what I foresee would happen if I add The Daytona C . One of the 2 Rollie's will suffer; so the only rational way to add the Daytona is to get rid off the Hulk ; and I am not sure that the Daytona can do all that the hulk can do


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Which Rolexes do you currently have?

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by Mikegp

Which Rolexes do you currently have?

Just the Hulk


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[Mikegp]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Just the Hulk


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Well, the difference is on the polished links. I just ordered an Everest band for the Daytona. I think with it, it can do the same things as my SubC

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by Mikegp

Well, the difference is on the polished links. I just ordered an Everest band for the Daytona. I think with it, it can do the same things as my SubC

That's a good point ; now you gave me another problem, because Daytona was already discarded , lol


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[Mikegp]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

That's a good point ; now you gave me another problem, because Daytona was already discarded , lol


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Well good, because you made me consider that maybe the Hulk instead of my black SubC is a better option and will give me more variety.

[orangejuicy]

@Mikegp - I'm so curious. Did you always like the aquanaut? I really didn't like it at first but it's really started to grow on me. People, like you, who have similar taste as me really seem to praise it. (sorry to derail the thread)

[Mikegp]

Originally Posted by orangejuicy

@Mikegp - I'm so curious. Did you always like the aquanaut? I really didn't like it at first but it's really started to grow on me. People, like you, who have similar taste as me really seem to praise it. (sorry to derail the thread)

No not always, but the more i looked at pictures of it, the more it quietly grew on me.

[Superburrito]

Funny thing, I don't think either the 5164 or 5167 looks amazing in the photos on Patek's website. But in person or seeing some photos people have posted here - beautiful!

I'd love either one but just ordered a 15202 so will have to wait.

[orangejuicy]

Originally Posted by Mikegp

No not always, but the more i looked at pictures of it, the more it quietly grew on me.

Guess I have to go try it on again.

[Mikegp]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

That's a good point ; now you gave me another problem, because Daytona was already discarded , lol


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By the way, here's the Daytona on Everest, just got them





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[LPPP]

Other observation is that 5164 has whiter lumes, whereas 5167's greenish.
Not sure if this is accurate and I never had them side by side.

[cervantes]

Originally Posted by LPPP

Other observation is that 5164 has whiter lumes, whereas 5167's greenish.
Not sure if this is accurate and I never had them side by side.

Yup. For me the white is much more appealing on the charcoal dial.

[LPPP]

Thanks.
Date setting on the 5164 requires a pin pusher, which you may not have with you all the time. Have been advised by patek service centre against using a tooth pick as splinters might jam the pin and cause damage.