3K Aquanaut review

[jm_brc_7057]

Thanks! As I suspected, small one are cheaper (but would likely not fit.
i'm thin (183cm - 80kg) but I have 17,3 wrist.
Guide you posted is what I was looking for! Thanks a lot for pointing it to me!!!

I checked how long the ends were and estimated if it would fit. Also I told the seller my wrist size and asked if it will fit (thereby have an argument in case of return).

Your welcome.

 

[BIONONE]

Bought an original strap through PP service centre for like sgd200+ only .so might be worth it to buy a gen strap instead directly

No way you got a genuine Patek Rubber Strap for around 150 US Dollars man.

 

[AhHuat]

My bad.just checked .sgd320 for gen rubber strap

 

[jm_brc_7057]

My bad.just checked .sgd320 for gen rubber strap

Not for a new gen strap! Impossible. For a used, cut one, sure!

 

[Calibre16]

Afaik a gen 5167 black rubber is like €320 ?

 

[LowKeyNovice]

Have worn my new 3kf aquanaut for a couple days now. It is super comfortable and I love it in terms of aesthetics. My only complaint is the rotor noise. It sounds like there's a weedwacker on my wrist. It's an order of magnitude louder than any of my miota reps. Is this normal?

 

[peter4ptv]

Have worn my new 3kf aquanaut for a couple days now. It is super comfortable and I love it in terms of aesthetics. My only complaint is the rotor noise. It sounds like there's a weedwacker on my wrist. It's an order of magnitude louder than any of my miota reps. Is this normal?

This is genuine: https://youtu.be/Q6RtpK5s1HI

 

[bombina]

Thanks for the great review. Rubber B has released a strap for the Aquanaut, its $250 for a piece of vulcanized rubber, makes no sense. Anyone found a source on AliExpress, DHGate or another site for replacement straps/colors for the Aquanaut of decent quality? There are a few listing on AliExpress, but not sure how the quality is compared to, let's say the ZF or 3KF (which I hear is subpar). The 3KF strap has the pins I believe.

 

[WatchaholicMallorca]

I’ve seen various posts on here about fitting the ZF strap and buckle to the 3KF case, my TD has told me this won’t fit, can someone confirm this is possible?
Sure I’ve seen posts on here about it

 

[LebronXiJames]

Thanks for the great review. Rubber B has released a strap for the Aquanaut, its $250 for a piece of vulcanized rubber, makes no sense. Anyone found a source on AliExpress, DHGate or another site for replacement straps/colors for the Aquanaut of decent quality? There are a few listing on AliExpress, but not sure how the quality is compared to, let's say the ZF or 3KF (which I hear is subpar). The 3KF strap has the pins I believe.

I ordered a military green rep strap from https://www.watchesparts.com/. It’s expected to arrive today but for $50+-and given it was located in the US, I decided to take a chance. I’ll post some pictures when it arrives later. I do have a ZF strap and a 3kf one. I personally haven’t tried yet to fit on the ZF strap on my 3kf aquanaut but can say the quality of the ZF strap is definitely better.

 

[bombina]

I ordered a military green rep strap from https://www.watchesparts.com/. It’s expected to arrive today but for $50+-and given it was located in the US, I decided to take a chance. I’ll post some pictures when it arrives later. I do have a ZF strap and a 3kf one. I personally haven’t tried yet to fit on the ZF strap on my 3kf aquanaut but can say the quality of the ZF strap is definitely better.

Thanks for the heads up. I checked out the website, and honestly, the pin area with the white plastic, looks exactly like the ones on AliExpress going for about 10-12$ a strap (with metal clasp, its around $20). Looking forward to the pics and your thoughts on how it compares to the 3K and ZF straps.

 

[kk169]

I ordered a military green rep strap from https://www.watchesparts.com/. It’s expected to arrive today but for $50+-and given it was located in the US, I decided to take a chance. I’ll post some pictures when it arrives later. I do have a ZF strap and a 3kf one. I personally haven’t tried yet to fit on the ZF strap on my 3kf aquanaut but can say the quality of the ZF strap is definitely better.

How about the clasp? Is the ZF one also noticeably better? I’m planning to get gen strap (hoping for cheaper ones with my small wrist) but not sure if I would need to “upgrade” the 3KF clasp with the ZF one. Would be most grateful if you can share some comparison photos!

 

[jm_brc_7057]

The 3K strap was garbage. So I bought a gen strap. It really lifted the watch. I don’t know how the ZF compares to the 3K.

Btw I’ve sold the watch/strap already. Aquanaut isn’t my thing

 

[2841]

How about the clasp? Is the ZF one also noticeably better? I’m planning to get gen strap (hoping for cheaper ones with my small wrist) but not sure if I would need to “upgrade” the 3KF clasp with the ZF one. Would be most grateful if you can share some comparison photos!

Read back, I did a review of this a couple of weeks ago

 

[kk169]

Read back, I did a review of this a couple of weeks ago

Thanks mate I had gone thru it and also your suggestion of using the 20mm spring bar for better fit. You mentioned the 3KF clasp is bad news, and I was wonder fi you would be kind enough to share any side by side photos of the clasps. Thank!!

 

[LebronXiJames]

How about the clasp? Is the ZF one also noticeably better? I’m planning to get gen strap (hoping for cheaper ones with my small wrist) but not sure if I would need to “upgrade” the 3KF clasp with the ZF one. Would be most grateful if you can share some comparison photos!

I wouldn’t say noticeably better but the ZF engraving does look slightly deeper. Note the ZF clasp is the one not attached. These things seem to be scratch magnets, anyone know a good way to clean the clasp up a bit to remove some of those scratches?

 

[2841]

Thanks mate I had gone thru it and also your suggestion of using the 20mm spring bar for better fit. You mentioned the 3KF clasp is bad news, and I was wonder fi you would be kind enough to share any side by side photos of the clasps. Thank!!

For me its not so much the visuel, but more the feel. The 3K feels like a piece of chromed plastik, where the ZF feels more like a piece of sturdy metal

 

[bombina]

I wouldn’t say noticeably better but the ZF engraving does look slightly deeper. Note the ZF clasp is the one not attached. These things seem to be scratch magnets, anyone know a good way to clean the clasp up a bit to remove some of those scratches?

So, how does the actual rubber feel of these aftermarket straps (I believe you got the green) compare to the 3K and ZF? Also do you have some pics? Thanks.

 

[kk169]

I wouldn’t say noticeably better but the ZF engraving does look slightly deeper. Note the ZF clasp is the one not attached. These things seem to be scratch magnets, anyone know a good way to clean the clasp up a bit to remove some of those scratches?

Thanks for the comparison pics! Below is a guide on polishing bracelet I came across before bit might be hard to do for the clasps with engravings...

https://blog.esslinger.com/how-to-polish-a-stainless-steel-watch-case/

 

[Burbizia]

Is it possible to buy only the ZF strap? Can you adress me to a TD selling it? Thanks in advance!