I Couldn't Have Said

Aug 25, 2010,16:23 PM
 

it better myself.  This model of a Patek that I keep coming back too.

The pics are just great.

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PP5167

 
 By: cmclee : August 17th, 2010-06:18
Just wanted to share a recent pic . I still prefer the rubber strap . It brings out the best for this design. Please share yours. Thanks !...  

I certainly shall, once we return from our hols....

 
 By: Topcat30093 : August 18th, 2010-00:09
Where I took some new photos of my 5167 & water tested it for the first time!! I have also placed an order for the S/S bracelet, so I can have the best of both worlds.

mine in SS bracelet

 
 By: ivanclai : August 18th, 2010-02:26
when I decided to get this one, I was thinking the ss bracelet will be re-useable when it has a different owner. The rubber strap has to be cut to fit, that means anyone with a bigger wrist will be out of the question. They give different tone to the watc...  

rubber strap for me

 
 By: swjoseph : August 18th, 2010-14:49
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thanks for sharing the wrist shots...lets see more

 
 By: TheWatcher : August 22nd, 2010-03:04
i hope to have a 5167 in the future...tough deciding between rubber or bracelet though

Rubber vs stainless steel

 
 By: ct9653 : August 22nd, 2010-07:39
It is a tough decision...the photos others have posted show the tropical strap to be beautiful and sporty. But I do think the S/S bracelet lends a feeling of elegance combined with toughness and durability. Rubber degrades over time (I have an old rubber ... 

Allow me to show my 11 years old

 
 By: chickenceo : August 22nd, 2010-21:45
It shows its age but I still love it This message has been edited by Dje on 2010-08-23 03:01:35 This message has been edited by Dje on 2010-08-23 03:02:13...  

The subtle beauty of an Aquanaut

 
 By: ct9653 : August 25th, 2010-15:31
Thanks for the photo, chickenceo...the Aquanaut makes my heart race, even if it does remind some people of a porthole on a ship! To me, it evokes all the best characteristics of the 20th century. It's modern, stylish but not overly "precious," with a shap... 

I Couldn't Have Said

 
 By: Layton : August 25th, 2010-16:23
it better myself. This model of a Patek that I keep coming back too. The pics are just great.

Agreed

 
 By: chickenceo : August 26th, 2010-00:26
When I first saw the Aquanaut some 13-14 years ago I simply said "wow" and fall right in love. I didnt have the money to buy it until 1999 and I bought a pair (the large auto and the ladies quartz for my then gf, now my wife). I have thought about buying ... 

My 5167/1A

 
 By: PP.A : August 26th, 2010-05:20
Here is mine but pictures don’t do it justice!!! You have to try it on to see the real beauty of the 5167 Aquanaut. One of the best PP imho....