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DL19 · 14 June 2024, 03:42 AM

Wondering what everyone thinks on this…

If you had the option of a 5168G in 4 months, versus a much longer (but preferable) 5968A but in 24 months… which would you take?

In my mind the 5968A is the preference but a lot can happen in 24 months (discontinued, 18 months to enjoy the 5168G instead of waiting for the other piece, wait time becomes longer since supply of these is unpredictable and in few numbers etc. Is the much longer wait worth the risks… 🤔

Thanks!

Calatrava r · 14 June 2024, 03:46 AM

I prefer gold over steel.

Bazil · 14 June 2024, 03:48 AM

Bird in the hand s always good .. something better than nothing .. that’s how I feel, it’s your choice alone but for me so much could happen in the meantime ..

0nly5iv3Digits · 14 June 2024, 04:28 AM

Always, yes

Rollieo · 14 June 2024, 05:26 AM

24 months is not that long. If you want the 5968A then I’d wait for it.

Unless you’re 80 and about to die. Then go for the 5168.

Personally I don’t like time/date only aquanauts.

ts3 · 14 June 2024, 07:23 AM

Among your options I'd rather wait 2 years for 5968A as I don't care for 5168G (too big and flat, and WG isn't ideal for a basic do-it-all sports watch). Also waited almost 3 years for a 5711 no problem. That said, AD got axed before 5968A arrived for me. A PM 5968 might be a lot faster than 5968A.

GGGMT · 14 June 2024, 07:28 AM

I wouldn’t wait two years for anything

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srvrf · 14 June 2024, 07:41 AM

In this case, since neither watch is “in the hand” I’d just pick the watch you love the most. That being said, if the expected wait is truly about two years, do you expect the AD to survive the next 1-2 rounds of cuts. I’m glad I at least got some before Patek cut the cord with my AD.

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bobernet · 14 June 2024, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gggmt

i wouldn’t wait two years for anything

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+1

Ahfe · 14 June 2024, 07:54 AM

I had deposit on 5990 and 6 months wait, offered 5980 two tone on the spot but said I will wait for the 5990, and guess what, AD lost Patek 2 month from delivery, so yes, a bird in had for sure!!!

cascavel · 14 June 2024, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahfe

I had deposit on 5990 and 6 months wait, offered 5980 two tone on the spot but said I will wait for the 5990, and guess what, AD lost Patek 2 month from delivery, so yes, a bird in had for sure!!!

It's an uncertain world we live in and the 5168G is a beautiful watch.

kaiserphoenix · 14 June 2024, 10:01 PM

I promise you the 5968A will not be around 24 months...

Giangos · 14 June 2024, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiserphoenix

I promise you the 5968A will not be around 24 months...

I think this too.
Take what is on offer now. Steel aquanauts will soon be a thing of the past.

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DavidSB · 15 June 2024, 02:25 AM

Like many here, after decades I lost my Patek AD. If you like the 5168g get it now.

DL19 · 15 June 2024, 04:20 AM

Thanks all for the responses… agree to buy what I like most (5968A) but with the risk of the AD losing their status (there’s no way to know tbh) the 5168G is a watch I like a lot and certainly not a compromise!

Gelateria · 15 June 2024, 04:23 AM

Unless you're a whale, I'd say patek ADs and their SAs are the most untrustworthy people in the world. Take the 5168G and run, maybe see if you can get a 5164G, but I heard too many people getting screwed by patek ADs especially when it's coming to 5968A

14 June 2024, 03:42 AM	#1
DL19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: UK Posts: 36	Is a bird in hand better than two in the bush? Wondering what everyone thinks on this… If you had the option of a 5168G in 4 months, versus a much longer (but preferable) 5968A but in 24 months… which would you take? In my mind the 5968A is the preference but a lot can happen in 24 months (discontinued, 18 months to enjoy the 5168G instead of waiting for the other piece, wait time becomes longer since supply of these is unpredictable and in few numbers etc. Is the much longer wait worth the risks… 🤔 Thanks!

14 June 2024, 03:48 AM	#3
Bazil 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 4,167	Bird in the hand s always good .. something better than nothing .. that’s how I feel, it’s your choice alone but for me so much could happen in the meantime .. __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.”*

14 June 2024, 04:28 AM	#4
0nly5iv3Digits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: EARTH Watch: What is "watch"? Posts: 1,608	Always, yes __________________ “UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 2FA Enabled

14 June 2024, 10:01 PM	#12
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,720	I promise you the 5968A will not be around 24 months... __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5396R-011, Patek 5811G-001, Patek 5968A-001, Patek 5167A-001 IG: tokyo_watch_guy

14 June 2024, 03:46 AM	#2
Calatrava r 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,740	I prefer gold over steel.

14 June 2024, 05:26 AM	#5
Rollieo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,189	24 months is not that long. If you want the 5968A then I’d wait for it. Unless you’re 80 and about to die. Then go for the 5168. Personally I don’t like time/date only aquanauts.

14 June 2024, 07:23 AM	#6
ts3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Posts: 3,568	Among your options I'd rather wait 2 years for 5968A as I don't care for 5168G (too big and flat, and WG isn't ideal for a basic do-it-all sports watch). Also waited almost 3 years for a 5711 no problem. That said, AD got axed before 5968A arrived for me. A PM 5968 might be a lot faster than 5968A.

14 June 2024, 07:28 AM	#7
GGGMT 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,466	I wouldn’t wait two years for anything Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 June 2024, 07:41 AM	#8
srvrf 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,175	In this case, since neither watch is “in the hand” I’d just pick the watch you love the most. That being said, if the expected wait is truly about two years, do you expect the AD to survive the next 1-2 rounds of cuts. I’m glad I at least got some before Patek cut the cord with my AD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 June 2024, 07:54 AM	#10
Ahfe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: US Posts: 228	I had deposit on 5990 and 6 months wait, offered 5980 two tone on the spot but said I will wait for the 5990, and guess what, AD lost Patek 2 month from delivery, so yes, a bird in had for sure!!!

15 June 2024, 02:25 AM	#14
DavidSB 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: USA Posts: 238	Like many here, after decades I lost my Patek AD. If you like the 5168g get it now.

15 June 2024, 04:20 AM	#15
DL19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: UK Posts: 36	Thanks all for the responses… agree to buy what I like most (5968A) but with the risk of the AD losing their status (there’s no way to know tbh) the 5168G is a watch I like a lot and certainly not a compromise!

15 June 2024, 04:23 AM	#16
Gelateria "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Asia Posts: 59	Unless you're a whale, I'd say patek ADs and their SAs are the most untrustworthy people in the world. Take the 5168G and run, maybe see if you can get a 5164G, but I heard too many people getting screwed by patek ADs especially when it's coming to 5968A

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