I've had a 5164a for quite a while now. At the beginning, I loved that watch. I still like it and I still wear it, but the burning love has disappeared. It's not in my Top 5 of watches I own anymore and much cheaper watches are now higher in my ranking. So I started asking myself, if I should keep a
I've had a 5164a for quite a while now. At the beginning, I loved that watch. I still like it and I still wear it, but the burning love has disappeared. It's not in my Top 5 of watches I own anymore and much cheaper watches are now higher in my ranking. So I started asking myself, if I should keep a watch that I like, but that has a much lower personal value to me compared to its actual value. I wouldn't have expected this. I thought, that I would be less willing to resell such an expensive watch, than reselling a cheaper one, because of the substantial money I spend for it. It's the other way around now. Because of the high price, I've got much higher expectations now, which the watch does not fulfill at the moment. And I don't know, whether the love will come back.
Cut.
I'm thinking about buying a 5170 for 2 years now. The interest in that watch did not disappear. I prefered the white and red gold versions with the white dials. The red gold doesn't fit into my collection, though, because it's too close to another watch I own. I was waiting for the release of the 5170p aswell. Now, that I have seen it, I can say, that I like it, but that it is not the right watch for me. So I do know now, that if I ever get a 5170, it'll be a 5170g with the white dial.
Having both watches is no option, so the question is now: should I sell the 5164a (loosing some money) to buy a (used) 5170g? Will the 5170g afterwards suffer the same perceived fate, as the 5164, because it's even more expensive?
About the Patek Philippe Chronograph Ref. 5170
The Chronograph reference 5170, introduced in 2010, marked a significant development for Patek Philippe as it was the first serially produced chronograph to feature a fully in-house manufactured movement. This reference succeeded the reference 5070, transitioning from a Lemania-based caliber to a proprietary design, underscoring the brand's commitment to integrated manufacturing for its complications. It represents a modern interpretation of a classic chronograph layout within the Patek Philippe catalog.
The reference 5170 features a case measuring 39.4 mm in diameter and 10.9 mm in thickness, available in 18k white, rose, or yellow gold. It is equipped with the manual-winding caliber CH 29-535 PS, which offers a power reserve of 65 hours. The watch is fitted with a sapphire crystal and is water-resistant to 30 meters. The movement is visible through a sapphire case back, showcasing its intricate finishing.
This reference appeals to collectors seeking a contemporary Patek Philippe chronograph with an in-house movement. Early variants, such as the yellow gold reference 5170J-001, featured a pulsometer scale, which was later replaced by a minute track on subsequent iterations. The various metal options and dial configurations provide distinct aesthetic choices for collectors, reflecting different periods of its production run.
Specifications
- Caliber
- CH 29-535 PS
- Case
- 18k White Gold, Rose Gold, or Yellow Gold
- Diameter
- 39.4 mm
- Dial
- Silver, Black, or Opaline
- Water Resist.
- 30m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
About the Patek Philippe Patek Philippe Aquanaute steel Ref. 5164A
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut reference 5164A represents a significant evolution in the collection s history, introducing the brand s first travel time complication to the sporty Aquanaut line. Launched as part of Patek Philippe s expansion of the Aquanaut family beyond simple time-only models, this reference bridges the gap between the manufacture s renowned travel time expertise and contemporary sports watch design. The 5164A demonstrates Patek Philippe s commitment to bringing haute horlogerie complications to their modern steel sports watches, establishing it as a cornerstone reference that elevated the Aquanaut s status within the brand s hierarchy.
At the heart of the 5164A beats the automatic caliber 324 S C, a sophisticated movement that powers the dual time zone functionality with characteristic Patek Philippe precision. This caliber features a 21K gold rotor and delivers a power reserve of approximately 35-45 hours, while maintaining the manufacture s exacting standards for finishing and reliability. The movement enables intuitive travel time operation through pushers integrated into the case, allowing the local hour hand to advance in one-hour increments while maintaining running seconds and preserving the home time display.
The 5164A s design language perfectly embodies the Aquanaut s modern aesthetic philosophy, featuring the collection s signature embossed Tropical composite strap and the distinctive rounded octagonal case profile scaled to 40.8mm in diameter. The black dial presents exceptional legibility with applied luminous markers and the characteristic dual time zone layout, while the fixed bezel and sapphire crystal contribute to the watch s 120-meter water resistance. From a collectibility standpoint, the 5164A occupies a unique position as the sole steel Aquanaut travel time model, making it highly sought after by collectors who appreciate both the practical complications and the reference s role in defining the modern Aquanaut collection s expanding complexity.
Specifications
- Caliber
- Cal. 324 S C
- Case
- Steel
- Diameter
- 40.8mm
- Dial
- black
- Water Resist.
- 120m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
