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slcbbrown · 22 October 2011, 12:23 AM

royal oak

kilyung · 22 October 2011, 01:06 AM

I love Patek but RO in this case.

Fiery · 22 October 2011, 07:55 AM

I'd get neither. For me Patek sports watches start at the Nautilus 5711. The Aquanaut IMHO has no soul, it is just a simpler and less expensive variant of the 5711.

As for the ROC, while it's a great watch, it lacks an in-house integrated chronograph to make it perfect.

So instead of those two, I'd pick the RO 15300 or 15202.

kilyung · 22 October 2011, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

I'd get neither. For me Patek sports watches start at the Nautilus 5711. The Aquanaut IMHO has no soul, it is just a simpler and less expensive variant of the 5711.

As for the ROC, while it's a great watch, it lacks an in-house integrated chronograph to make it perfect.

So instead of those two, I'd pick the RO 15300 or 15202.

I agree!

eric23 · 22 October 2011, 12:30 PM

I don't know the Patek is nice, but I like the style of the AP better.

PanosI · 22 October 2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I agree!

Mike that's almost my dream duo

prefer the 15303 with blue dial

bayerische · 22 October 2011, 07:29 PM

Aquanaut.

They look awesome in real life, it's a watch that can't be judged in pics.

vukotab · 23 October 2011, 03:22 AM

Although I highly respect both models, of which I have opportunity to handle only AP, I`m not huge fan of any of mentioned models.
Anyway, and this is just matter of my personal taste, AP looks really fantastic, and it would be my pick!
Or first pick, if you already considering having both of them.

topcat30093 · 23 October 2011, 06:37 PM

There is something about the AP that I just don't like, whether it's the colour of the dial or the simple look of the subdial. Anyway my choice is with the 5167.....though I am slightly biased as I briefly owned one while waiting the arrival of my 5205.

In that time I was hugely impressed with the piece and found it most comfortable to wear and the dial is something else, in different lights the colour is different.

I would have no hesitation it getting another one.

Patrick, thank you for an interesting read.

Regards
Tony

cgjane · 25 October 2011, 11:56 AM

TSW · 25 October 2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cgjane

Classic ROC

Congrats

beaglehusky · 25 October 2011, 09:33 PM

Tough call! The Aquanaut is one of my favorite watches, so I'll vote for that. Plus, I'm not big on chronographs.

cgjane · 26 October 2011, 01:26 AM

Thanks! I am loving the ROC

cgjane · 1 November 2011, 11:05 AM

I bought both.

TSW · 1 November 2011, 03:58 PM

Congrats on the Aquanaut buddy!

capote · 1 November 2011, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

I'd get neither. For me Patek sports watches start at the Nautilus 5711. The Aquanaut IMHO has no soul, it is just a simpler and less expensive variant of the 5711.

As for the ROC, while it's a great watch, it lacks an in-house integrated chronograph to make it perfect.

So instead of those two, I'd pick the RO 15300 or 15202.

To each his own of course but why is the Aquanaut simpler in your view? As far as I know it shares the movement with the 5711 and you can get it with a bracelet. Sure its a bit less expensive than the Nautilus but more expensive than 15300, not that it matters.

capote · 1 November 2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cgjane

I bought both.

Very nice! Two amazing watches

kilyung · 1 November 2011, 11:42 PM

Congrats but what's up with the 5167 strap? It's very shiny looking rather than the dull luster I've always seen? Is it pre-owned? You should try it on a gator strap... really transforms the look especially if you can get the gator grain to match the dial.

mdtddd2007 · 1 November 2011, 11:44 PM

wow!!! that is great. can't decide then go both is the way. congrats...

Dickson Lim · 2 November 2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cgjane

I bought both.

Get it all! No more dilemmas!

cgjane · 2 November 2011, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Congrats but what's up with the 5167 strap? It's very shiny looking rather than the dull luster I've always seen? Is it pre-owned? You should try it on a gator strap... really transforms the look especially if you can get the gator grain to match the dial.

It just took a bath in the wrist pic!

Thanks everyone!

topcat30093 · 2 November 2011, 03:12 AM

Congratulations on acquiring the two pieces.

That's the way to do it............when you can't decide upon which one get both!

TSW · 2 November 2011, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgjane

It just took a bath in the wrist pic

Question is .........Is it safe wearing your PP while taking a bath

cgjane · 2 November 2011, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

Question is .........Is it safe wearing your PP while taking a bath

No no, I was cleaning my watches.

Bmonroy17 · 21 November 2011, 09:15 AM

Great thread guys it was a treat to read. I was at my local AD and I fell in love with 5167-1A I think the steel bracelet just transforms this watch into a classic piece. I also tried on a AP 15300 and it just didn't do anything even with the lower price point, which she liked haha.

My concern is that I plan to wear my Patek everywhere and don't want to worry about babying it. Thats one of the really nice things about Rolex. This thread had some great info about the bezel, that's something I need to think of.

psv · 21 November 2011, 09:57 AM

You are making me miss my 5167...

Manofsteelpt · 21 November 2011, 10:53 AM

Cgjane... is it just the pic, or is the ROC larger then the 5167?

cgjane · 21 November 2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

You are making me miss my 5167...

Buy another! Lol. Im thinking I will add a Nautilus and an AP Panda down the line.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Cgjane... is it just the pic, or is the ROC larger then the 5167?

It's the pic. But the ROC wears larger and the Patek wears smaller in real life.

FeelingTheBlues · 21 November 2011, 01:19 PM

PP for me, I prefer its style.

EDIT: My apologies, I didn't see you actually bought both...

Congratulations!

Puffy · 12 January 2012, 01:54 AM

Both are stunning watches...

22 October 2011, 07:55 AM	#33
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I'd get neither. For me Patek sports watches start at the Nautilus 5711. The Aquanaut IMHO has no soul, it is just a simpler and less expensive variant of the 5711. As for the ROC, while it's a great watch, it lacks an in-house integrated chronograph to make it perfect. So instead of those two, I'd pick the RO 15300 or 15202. __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

22 October 2011, 07:29 PM	#37
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Aquanaut. They look awesome in real life, it's a watch that can't be judged in pics. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

23 October 2011, 06:37 PM	#39
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	There is something about the AP that I just don't like, whether it's the colour of the dial or the simple look of the subdial. Anyway my choice is with the 5167.....though I am slightly biased as I briefly owned one while waiting the arrival of my 5205. In that time I was hugely impressed with the piece and found it most comfortable to wear and the dial is something else, in different lights the colour is different. I would have no hesitation it getting another one. Patrick, thank you for an interesting read. Regards Tony __________________

25 October 2011, 11:56 AM	#40
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	__________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

26 October 2011, 01:26 AM	#43
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	Thanks! I am loving the ROC __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

22 October 2011, 12:23 AM	#31
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	royal oak

22 October 2011, 01:06 AM	#32
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I love Patek but RO in this case.

22 October 2011, 12:30 PM	#35
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I don't know the Patek is nice, but I like the style of the AP better.

23 October 2011, 03:22 AM	#38
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Although I highly respect both models, of which I have opportunity to handle only AP, I`m not huge fan of any of mentioned models. Anyway, and this is just matter of my personal taste, AP looks really fantastic, and it would be my pick! Or first pick, if you already considering having both of them.

25 October 2011, 09:33 PM	#42
beaglehusky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Adrian Location: Tanzania Posts: 1,553	Tough call! The Aquanaut is one of my favorite watches, so I'll vote for that. Plus, I'm not big on chronographs.

1 November 2011, 11:05 AM	#44
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	I bought both. __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

1 November 2011, 03:58 PM	#45
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Congrats on the Aquanaut buddy! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

1 November 2011, 11:42 PM	#48
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Congrats but what's up with the 5167 strap? It's very shiny looking rather than the dull luster I've always seen? Is it pre-owned? You should try it on a gator strap... really transforms the look especially if you can get the gator grain to match the dial.

1 November 2011, 11:44 PM	#49
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	wow!!! that is great. can't decide then go both is the way. congrats...

2 November 2011, 03:12 AM	#52
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Congratulations on acquiring the two pieces. That's the way to do it............when you can't decide upon which one get both! __________________

21 November 2011, 09:15 AM	#55
Bmonroy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: So-Cal Watch: your SIX Posts: 277	Great thread guys it was a treat to read. I was at my local AD and I fell in love with 5167-1A I think the steel bracelet just transforms this watch into a classic piece. I also tried on a AP 15300 and it just didn't do anything even with the lower price point, which she liked haha. My concern is that I plan to wear my Patek everywhere and don't want to worry about babying it. Thats one of the really nice things about Rolex. This thread had some great info about the bezel, that's something I need to think of. __________________

21 November 2011, 09:57 AM	#56
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	You are making me miss my 5167...

21 November 2011, 10:53 AM	#57
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Cgjane... is it just the pic, or is the ROC larger then the 5167? __________________ "Best to stay silent and have the world think you're a fool than to speak and remove all doubt." SMD

21 November 2011, 01:19 PM	#59
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	PP for me, I prefer its style. EDIT: My apologies, I didn't see you actually bought both... Congratulations! __________________ 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

12 January 2012, 01:54 AM	#60
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Both are stunning watches... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

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