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Manofsteelpt · 7 December 2011, 05:24 AM

Hey guys, which of the 2 watches would you choose? Please note, the only actual diving would be in a 6' swimming pool

TSW · 7 December 2011, 05:32 AM

Do i really need to vote

Manofsteelpt · 8 December 2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Do i really need to vote

Thomas, with a 21-20 vote in favor of the PP, I think you NEED to vote!!!

ocwatching · 7 December 2011, 05:34 AM

Diver over the aquanaut all day everyday. Now, Diver versus Nautilus...Nautilus everytime...

slcbbrown · 23 December 2011, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ocwatching

Diver over the aquanaut all day everyday. Now, Diver versus Nautilus...Nautilus everytime...

That's kind of my feeling, too. I'm no expert on either, though.

esm · 7 December 2011, 05:35 AM

PP Aquanaut every time/everyday.

why - its PP, need anymore reasons?

will it be the Patek Philippe Aquanaut XL 5167/1A?

Manofsteelpt · 7 December 2011, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

PP Aquanaut every time/everyday.

why - its PP, need anymore reasons?

will it be the Patek Philippe Aquanaut XL 5167/1A?

No Eric, on rubber like the AP.

esm · 7 December 2011, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

No Eric, on rubber like the AP.

either way Mike - it is still a PP

aboen · 7 December 2011, 05:37 AM

I like the AP diver styling more.

cgjane · 7 December 2011, 05:45 AM

oh man...I am conflicted...brb let me mull it over

Edit:

Id go with the Patek, since I see on your sig, you are thinking about a 15300 anyways. The Patek is the watch I would keep if "forced" to keep just 1 watch. It just goes with anything you throw at it.

Manofsteelpt · 7 December 2011, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cgjane

oh man...I am conflicted...brb let me mull it over

Edit:

Id go with the Patek, since I see on your sig, you are thinking about a 15300 anyways.

That's a non updated sig... I picked up a RO Perpetual Calendar, so no 15300 in my future.
I'm thinking with my wrist size, I'm better off with the AP... As you replied in your ROC vs 5167 post to me, the 5167 wears smaller. I do LOVE LOVE LOVE the 5167 tho...

h999r · 7 December 2011, 06:06 AM

The look no contest .. AP Diver .
The re-sale value .. PP.
but who cares .. I buy the watch to look good on me :)

Manofsteelpt · 7 December 2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by h999r

The look no contest .. AP Diver .
The re-sale value .. PP.
but who cares .. I buy the watch to look good on me :)

Very valid point Heru... the problem for me is, some watches don't make it through a full rotation of the date wheel before it's sold or traded

Sweramic · 7 December 2011, 07:29 AM

Watching the documentary "Inside Job" (again) and noticed George Soros is wearing a Patek Philippe Aquanaut. Looks good on him

Personally, I would go for the AP.. The Aquanaut doesn't do it for me.

Good luck with your next purchase, Mike!

cgjane · 7 December 2011, 07:47 AM

One thing about the Aquanaut, it is not a photogenic watch.

Its has a simple elegance that needs to be seen/ worn in real life.

An acquired taste, you can say...hard to explain.

Lagunatic · 7 December 2011, 07:57 AM

Diver over the aquanaut

capote · 7 December 2011, 08:04 AM

Aquanaut. The most descreet high end casual watch around. cgjane also showed in a recent thread that it goes with everything.

Good enough for this guy, its good enough for me

Pic from Jake's Patek Philippe World

Art 1 · 7 December 2011, 08:10 AM

Pp.

eric23 · 7 December 2011, 08:35 AM

AP Diver for sure, way more of a sports watch!, If you were talking about the PP Nautilus, I might go for that one.

Watchonisto · 7 December 2011, 08:49 AM

AP Diver

Fiery · 7 December 2011, 09:33 AM

If you have the wrist to handle the size of the Diver, then it's definitely the one. However, when it comes to thin and light sports watches, I would get one in the order of RO 15300ST, Nautilus 5711, and Aquanaut 5167.

h999r · 7 December 2011, 09:47 AM

Its just different market , for younger people and the mature one . Thats what my opinion.

andrew79 · 7 December 2011, 11:22 AM

AP for me...

HL65 · 7 December 2011, 11:26 AM

Tough call...Coin toss.

Mar122 · 7 December 2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Tough call...Coin toss.

that is if both sides of the coin said PP on them

psv · 8 December 2011, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Tough call...Coin toss.

+1.

I've owned both (bought from AD, yum, fresh watches...)

It all depends on what else you have an how you plan to use the watch.

The PP Aquanaut has a stunning finish and it it very comfortable and light. It virtually disappears on the wrist. The lume is actually quite good and very useful. But at the end of the day, it is a watch that is neither here nor there. The design doesn't lend itself to be a dress watch (the case/bezel shape is a bit on the ugly side) especially on that tropical rubber strap. And it is way too delicate to be a true sport watch, even if it is waterproof to 120m.

The AP Diver has an equally stunning finish and it one of the more minimalistic and most attractive ROO's in my book. The wrist presence is substantial, which might be both a good and bad thing, depending on who you ask. The thick case and lots of metal + the very wide rubber strap gives it a completely different vibe than the AP. As much as I liked the clean design I found it not to be very comfortable on MY wrist and the lume is totally sub-par.

Both watches fall in the luxury sport watch segment, non of them are actually very useful as sport watches I think. I would hate to bang a Aquanaut or AP Diver against the concrete wall of the pool, but I don't hesitate to wear my Rolex divers in those situations. My PP AD told me that I shouldn't use the Aquanaut under any vigorous sport activities like e.g. playing golf. WFT?! What's the point of having a sport watch if you are not using it for sport?!

Oh well. Both are very special watches from two of my favorite houses. You would be happy and proud to own either, but again, they are not terribly practical watches IMO. If pushed to chose, I might actually go with the PP. No wait, the Diver. No wait...

First wrist shot after unboxing, before adjusting the rubber strap

Same thing on the AP ROO Diver, right after unpacking it.

beaglehusky · 7 December 2011, 01:02 PM

Aquanaut

ec10020 · 7 December 2011, 01:59 PM

really surprised how close this vote is. the two watches are completely different.

AP diver is loud and in your face and even non-wise can tell that its an expensive piece because of the brushed/polished surfaces and high-end looking design.

the PP Aqua is almost the exact opposite, it is stealthy. In fact, it is so discreet that if you told someone who doesnt know PP that it cost 15k, they will not believe you. It does not have an expensive looking design. Everything about the aqua looks cheap except for the sapphire case back.

FeelingTheBlues · 7 December 2011, 02:22 PM

I like them both but I prefer the PP!

Submarino · 7 December 2011, 04:10 PM

As much as I am the biggest AP fan in the forum, on this one I would say definitely the Aquanaut!!!!

View Poll Results: AP Diver or PP Aquanaut
AP Diver	52	41.60%
PP Aquanaut	73	58.40%
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7 December 2011, 05:24 AM	#1
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	AP Diver or PP Aquanaut Hey guys, which of the 2 watches would you choose? Please note, the only actual diving would be in a 6' swimming pool __________________ "Best to stay silent and have the world think you're a fool than to speak and remove all doubt." SMD

7 December 2011, 05:32 AM	#2
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Do i really need to vote __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

7 December 2011, 05:34 AM	#4
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Diver over the aquanaut all day everyday. Now, Diver versus Nautilus...Nautilus everytime... __________________ too much into watches...

7 December 2011, 05:45 AM	#10
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	oh man...I am conflicted...brb let me mull it over Edit: Id go with the Patek, since I see on your sig, you are thinking about a 15300 anyways. The Patek is the watch I would keep if "forced" to keep just 1 watch. It just goes with anything you throw at it. __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

7 December 2011, 05:35 AM	#6
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	PP Aquanaut every time/everyday. why - its PP, need anymore reasons? will it be the Patek Philippe Aquanaut XL 5167/1A?

7 December 2011, 05:37 AM	#9
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	I like the AP diver styling more.

7 December 2011, 06:06 AM	#12
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	The look no contest .. AP Diver . The re-sale value .. PP. but who cares .. I buy the watch to look good on me :)

7 December 2011, 07:29 AM	#14
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	Watching the documentary "Inside Job" (again) and noticed George Soros is wearing a Patek Philippe Aquanaut. Looks good on him Personally, I would go for the AP.. The Aquanaut doesn't do it for me. Good luck with your next purchase, Mike!

7 December 2011, 07:47 AM	#15
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	One thing about the Aquanaut, it is not a photogenic watch. Its has a simple elegance that needs to be seen/ worn in real life. An acquired taste, you can say...hard to explain. __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

7 December 2011, 07:57 AM	#16
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	Diver over the aquanaut

7 December 2011, 08:04 AM	#17
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Aquanaut. The most descreet high end casual watch around. cgjane also showed in a recent thread that it goes with everything. Good enough for this guy, its good enough for me Pic from Jake's Patek Philippe World

7 December 2011, 08:10 AM	#18
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Pp.

7 December 2011, 08:35 AM	#19
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	AP Diver for sure, way more of a sports watch!, If you were talking about the PP Nautilus, I might go for that one.

7 December 2011, 08:49 AM	#20
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	AP Diver

7 December 2011, 09:33 AM	#21
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	If you have the wrist to handle the size of the Diver, then it's definitely the one. However, when it comes to thin and light sports watches, I would get one in the order of RO 15300ST, Nautilus 5711, and Aquanaut 5167. __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

7 December 2011, 09:47 AM	#22
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Its just different market , for younger people and the mature one . Thats what my opinion.

7 December 2011, 11:22 AM	#23
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	AP for me... __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

7 December 2011, 11:26 AM	#24
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Tough call...Coin toss. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 December 2011, 01:02 PM	#27
beaglehusky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Adrian Location: Tanzania Posts: 1,553	Aquanaut

7 December 2011, 01:59 PM	#28
ec10020 Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: taipei Posts: 98	diver really surprised how close this vote is. the two watches are completely different. AP diver is loud and in your face and even non-wise can tell that its an expensive piece because of the brushed/polished surfaces and high-end looking design. the PP Aqua is almost the exact opposite, it is stealthy. In fact, it is so discreet that if you told someone who doesnt know PP that it cost 15k, they will not believe you. It does not have an expensive looking design. Everything about the aqua looks cheap except for the sapphire case back.

7 December 2011, 02:22 PM	#29
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I like them both but I prefer the PP! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

7 December 2011, 04:10 PM	#30
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	As much as I am the biggest AP fan in the forum, on this one I would say definitely the Aquanaut!!!! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

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