sports watch should be worn tough

so I have a theory that they have to be in ss or titanium. I will call rolexes real sport watches or the RM that Nadal wears when he is playing tennis. I have a friend who just got a new AP ROO and wears it to play tennis thinking that he is right handed, the watch should be able to withstand the brutal treatment. However he is wrong, and he is lucky as the watch is still under warranty.

So, authentic sport watches should be digital light weight plastic watches (non-mechanical). The next level up if you really want mechanical, you can choose something like Rolexes, I play tennis with it often, they all survive the tests. Anything else with a more delicate movement will not be classified as a real sport watch, they are sporty look watches, or sport chics. At this level, ss or precious metal, does not really matter. 5167R is pretty, it goes well with the tropical strap, so why not? You just have to refrain yourself from tennis or golf with this watch on, swimming and a bit of running is OK I suppose. Just MHO.

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Trying on the Aquanaut 5167r at my local AD

By: pjbseattle : May 20th, 2012-13:23

I have to say that this watch really speaks to me--the color and heft of this watch makes it so attractive--but is it going to get as much wear as a WG Patek? What would you do?...

A couple of years ago I bought a Fifty Fathoms

By: dr.kol : May 20th, 2012-13:51

in RG. In the end I did not wear the watch because I felt that a sporting watch is really for leisure time wear and it's best when made of either steel or titanium. I ignored Aquanaut for a long time till I tried it in London some two months ago. Less tha...

nicely said dr kol

By: darma : May 20th, 2012-15:56

i too have flirted with gold sports watches and drawn the same conclusion as you, steel or titanium is the better fit for a sports watch regards darma

Same predicament .....

By: flamenco : May 20th, 2012-17:45

and I have to agree with Kari. My RG FF is now restricted to weekends. I went for the purchase with an SS in mind but ended with the RG cos they made me an offer I could not refuse.... but alas ! Needless to say, if I have to do it all over again, the SS ...

For me....

By: Highlander65 : May 21st, 2012-05:19

I have a 5980 R and the color is so warm and amazing--truly unique. I love Parek RG so I guess I am biased. Get the one you like better and will wear more.

A watch at sport is an injury factor. Therefore: RG is fine. Dr Monet [nt]

By: COUNT DE MONET : May 21st, 2012-05:08

No message body

Biased

By: le_chef : May 21st, 2012-07:24

I don't own any colored metal and I'm not sure that sports (real sports watches) should be in precious metal. I got my Aquanaut in ss with the tropical strap, but partially broke my own rule by buying a 5712G. The 5167a gets worn more frequently than equa...

sports watch should be worn tough

By: ivanclai : May 21st, 2012-22:08

The 5167R has been on my mind since I first saw one...

By: SRG : May 22nd, 2012-21:13

a couple of years ago. I think it looks great. I'm wearing the 5167A today - it is the most comfortable watch I own. The R version has a real softness about it, and looked great on my wrist. It's sporty, but dressy too (no one is really going to care). Bu...

Love it!

By: paulus : May 23rd, 2012-03:50

I have a steel 5167 (steel) with tropical strap and agree with all the compliments above - wonderful watch! I'm not sure if I understand our Count, but I think that I agree with the conclusion - why not 5167r? In my opinion, the gold has the advantage of ...

One of my favorites

By: Da BaBa : May 23rd, 2012-07:14

I purchased one approximately two years ago. I was concerned about how I would use the watch...but I was drawn to the rose gold with the chocolate face. It is very functional for travel...especially to warmer, more humid climates. It dresses up but I am n...

5167r after two years

By: Da BaBa : May 24th, 2012-12:18

The rising temperatures and humidity where I am, provided good reasons for getting my 5167r out. After two years...the watch and the band look great. This watch does have a feel on the wrist that is unlike anything else I own....

I never really cared for the Aquanaut.

By: masterspiece : May 25th, 2012-01:56

Looked at the pictures, looked at it in the case and still, didn't really do anything for me. But I thought I'd try it on anyway. I surprised myself. Never thought I'd like it but I did like it. It looks good on the wrist, comfortable. I do prefer, howeve...