Patek Philippe

Yesterday was a nice sunny day, so I wanted to wind some pieces up and let them exercise their gears outside (note: I didn’t set the dates).💪🏽 I know a number of members here have this and/or other 5968 versions. But when there’s also a ‘simpler’ Aquanaut...  

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I didn’t realize it before, but looking at it in the sunlight yesterday that is exactly what I felt. And there’s a similar quality to the black Rolex ExplorerII.

So does red and black. And yellow and black.🤣 I guess any contrasting color with pop makes for a nice combo with black. Top of list I might include orange, yellow, and turquoise. It depends on the execution as well.

find the clasp very uncomfortable und the orange is hard to match with suits.... but otherwise it is for me the best Aquanaut iteration ...  

Do you have any other Aquanauts, or one is enough for you from this line? Wondering if you’d wear the other more, although clasp would be similar I expect.

but declined - this one is enough, I would wear other Aquanauts with the same low frequency. Must admit that the Nautilus clasp is way better, so I purchased the new 5712/1R and the new 5990A and am wearing them happily. My favorite however is my 5088p...... 

and that’s obviously a huge statement when weighing against 5712r or blue 5990a!

delicious than Valencia oranges ! Do you get many stares and comments when wearing it ?

With the orange strap it screams across the room I feel (maybe it’s in my head). I definitely a low key guy, so I wouldn’t want such attention (or judgement) based on a watch. I’d only be willing to share normally if at a gtg with people like on this foru... 

I really should give this one more wrist time.

Got it last year, but with all the safety issues and hysteria I wasn’t motivated to wear it.

Orange is one of my favorite colors, so while I passed on the 5968 (I'm happy with the 5167A as my one and only Aquanaut), you can bet that I still thoroughly enjoy some of the cool summer gadgets from its launch! Cheers! ...  

I love the Patek clothing in this combination…so cool! And their logo makes anything look great👍🏽

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You see, I know a number of people here have this exact piece. But you clearly wear yours out.👏🏽

I’ve only got the 5167. I’ve asked for this but not sure I’d be lucky to get one but if I did, sure as hell I’ll wear it. I’m lucky to live in a city that is still very safe to wear a wrist watch !

The 5167 checks all the boxes including being adaptable to most any situation or outfit. It’s a foundational PP. I’m not taking anything away from the 5968, but 5167 gets much more wrist time. I also found it significant that FabR above, our PP moderator,... 

5167 is my go to among all of the pieces I own. Such a versatile tool. If it’s good for our own FabR and a certain Mr McCartney, it is definitely good for me lol 😂. Mine is also originally the bracelet version although I got the strap so that I can use it... 

I think I get a little defensive when I see (or perceive) other Aquanauts getting preference over the 5167…which happens a lot with regard to people’s choice of the 5164😤🤣🤣🤣