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I have a 324 movement in my 5711 for almost a year, said movement being similar to the 5167.
I never seem to notice any time accuracy issue.
However, I have watch winders for both my 5711 and my 5205, which I run simultaneously.
For several months, I noticed that the time reflected on my 5205 as it rotates on my winder has always been correct, never stopped and continued to be spot on.
On the other hand, the time reflected on my 5711 as it rotates the winder has not been accurate, with both time and dates messed up and delayed by 2 days after one week.
So I do not know if the movement in the 5205 is better than the 5711. Both winders' battery has the same life.
Is it true what they say to me about the 5167A?
Hi eveybody,
I have been receiving PMs from people from the forum complaining about 2 main problems with the 5167A. First, people have told me that even though the 324 movement may be accurate, some consumers have had to get the watch back to the store for 3 consecutive times because of mechanism mulfunction. Second main complaint, stainless steel being too soft and therefore " a scratches magnet",
someone told me that it is so much softer than the stainless steel of the Rolexes... I'd appreciate very much your kind opinions as I am willing to purchase this watch so much, and I have been raising the cash for a long while...last thing I need now is to make of all this dream a terrrible mistake. Please let me know your kind opinions.
Thanks again.
I have been receiving PMs from people from the forum complaining about 2 main problems with the 5167A. First, people have told me that even though the 324 movement may be accurate, some consumers have had to get the watch back to the store for 3 consecutive times because of mechanism mulfunction. Second main complaint, stainless steel being too soft and therefore " a scratches magnet",
someone told me that it is so much softer than the stainless steel of the Rolexes... I'd appreciate very much your kind opinions as I am willing to purchase this watch so much, and I have been raising the cash for a long while...last thing I need now is to make of all this dream a terrrible mistake. Please let me know your kind opinions.
Thanks again.
5167
Yes and yes.
Definite scratch magnet. AND, I have had my 5167 in for service twice due to the date not changing correctly. Hard to excuse on what is supposed to be one of the finely made movements around...very poor...
On the bright side..love how the watch wears. Rubber strap and the thin case are great.
No problems, on my wrist as I write this.
People seem to buy quite well the claims of different steels... and Rolex is selling their ideas well. I have pretty many watches and according to my experience there are no major differences between the steel of Rolex, Patek, VC, Breguet, Cartier, JLC, AP, etc.
The design of the case is more important. I have no problems with my Aquanaut but I can imagine that scratches in the brushed bezel could be seen. But I do not have any scratches I could see. Probably if I took a loupe, I could find one but when I'll take my watch for the service in about three years, I will get it polished subject that there are some disturbing scratches.
What comes to the movement I have no comments. My watch is accurate, the date is changing correctly so simply there is nothing special to say about it. My 5167 is not more nor less accurate than any of my other high end watches.
Why I like to wear is my Aquanaut, is because it is so comfortable and slim just like you said.
Best, Kari
No & Yes
Esp on my daily beater 5711/1A, due to its angulated bezel design. But, need to qualify that I am not a very careful person with watches!
No problem with the 324 movement during my 2.5 yrs ownership!
love my 5167
I love my 5167, so much so I bought his new brother the 5164. Love the dial, how it changes color in certain light, love the size as well. Very comfy and light with a pretty good presence. deployant is very good also.
scratch magnet? maybe, but not as bad as the nautilus. as for the movement problems, had my 5167 for almost 3 yrs now I think, and never sent it to service center(knock on wood)
I think this is a very good watch to have. must have in anyones collection.
scratch magnet? maybe, but not as bad as the nautilus. as for the movement problems, had my 5167 for almost 3 yrs now I think, and never sent it to service center(knock on wood)
I think this is a very good watch to have. must have in anyones collection.
I've got two PPs with 324 movement, both flawless. Runs super smoothly. And...
any case is prone to scratches, especially polished surfaces. Take for example the Rolex Daytona.. good grief
Not sure what you meant by accuracy issue of the 324
I have a 324 movement in my 5711 for almost a year, said movement being similar to the 5167.
I never seem to notice any time accuracy issue.
However, I have watch winders for both my 5711 and my 5205, which I run simultaneously.
For several months, I noticed that the time reflected on my 5205 as it rotates on my winder has always been correct, never stopped and continued to be spot on.
On the other hand, the time reflected on my 5711 as it rotates the winder has not been accurate, with both time and dates messed up and delayed by 2 days after one week.
So I do not know if the movement in the 5205 is better than the 5711. Both winders' battery has the same life.
Yes
You will get scratches - if you wear any watch you will get scratches. Mine has got a large gouge in the bezel that was inflicted by me when putting a bag in the overhead storage bin on a flight. Who cares? I don't pamper my watches as they're meant to be worn, particularly a practical watch like the 5167.
Mine has also been back once to PP to have a clutch adjusted that prevented the watch from being fully wound up: no big deal and PP where very efficient in getting it sorted.
The 5167 is a really great watch to own - it's a dress watch, it's a sport watch, it's a slobbing around with jeans watch. Just buy it and start enjoying it!
+1 ^^^^^ what he said plus...
...plus PP can always service the timepiece back to brand new condition.