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[3K factory] PP Aquanaut 5167 rep vs. gen

DoctorDark

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Printed movement bothers me, think I'll hold fire and see if they engrave it

I am gonna do the same. For me right now my 5711 is gonna be a PF case modded with PPF dial and hands. If this movement finally get engraved Imma switch that into the PF case to see if its possible.
 
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c2ute

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I finally got my 3k 5167, i have to say this is a great rep!

however, i do have few questions about this particular rep, hopefully someone can help me answer my questions.

1. the rotor is very loud. is the normal? compare to my XF 15202, this is day and night difference between the the two, is there anything i can do to minimize the noise of the rotor?

2. there's a hairline scratch on the bezel of the watch, i'm not sure if it was there directly from the TD since i didn't notice it till the morning after, is there anything i can do to help 'buff' it out?

3. what would you consider is the biggest tell of this rep?

thank you!!
 
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anorphirith

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3. what would you consider is the biggest tell of this rep?
thank you!!

I'm not an expert at all but I'd say the logo/ finish of the rotor, the movement finish (no chamfering) and the printed lettering.
 

Repworld

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I finally got my 3k 5167, i have to say this is a great rep!

however, i do have few questions about this particular rep, hopefully someone can help me answer my questions.

1. the rotor is very loud. is the normal? compare to my XF 15202, this is day and night difference between the the two, is there anything i can do to minimize the noise of the rotor?

2. there's a hairline scratch on the bezel of the watch, i'm not sure if it was there directly from the TD since i didn't notice it till the morning after, is there anything i can do to help 'buff' it out?

3. what would you consider is the biggest tell of this rep?

thank you!!

Small effort ,this clone will be great same 8500 VSF.


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LebronXiJames

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Hi everyone,

Thanks for all the information on this thread, it really breaks it down well. I've been rocking a submariner as my daily beater that I picked up from BK 4-5 years ago. I've been debating been getting a Aquanaunt from 3k or a noob daytona for a few months now. I've decided to go with the Aquanaunt as I like the idea of the rubber bracelet and i feel like it goes better with more casual outfits but still looks exceptional with more more dressy outfits. I went with the rubber bracelet from the 3k factory but may look to purchase the SS bracelet separately down the road.

I realize the green rubber bracelet is no longer sold separately on the PP website. Does anyone know of good source to get the green rubber bracelet? I see some online at various websites but I have no idea how the quality is going to compare to the black one that comes out of the box. I love the look of that olive green bracelet with the black dial, it looks great.

Thanks in advance for any information about the green bracelet.
 

flextime

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All the other SS models seem to have Gold engravings on the lug backs.

Hello. Noob here.

First of all. Thank you for all the insightful comments here. I have learned a lot about the 3K aquanaut and reps in general.

I have a question about the gold engravings. In the photos on the gen site, there are engravings on the lug that seems to match this rep. What am I missing?

https://static.patek.com/images/articles/gallery/2200/5167A_001_2.jpg


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timnic54

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Hello. Noob here.

First of all. Thank you for all the insightful comments here. I have learned a lot about the 3K aquanaut and reps in general.

I have a question about the gold engravings. In the photos on the gen site, there are engravings on the lug that seems to match this rep. What am I missing?

https://static.patek.com/images/articles/gallery/2200/5167A_001_2.jpg


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The photo of the gen you are looking at must be White gold not SS

SS Will not have gold hallmarks
 
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timnic54

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The image is off the SS version. Maybe PP put up the wrong image on their site?


https://www.patek.com/en/collection/aquanaut/5167A-001


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Yes PP put photos of the WG .

SS will not have those markings , aside from anything else it would be illegal to put gold hallmarks on SS.

Most major watch manufacturer photos are composite photoshop photos anyway and produced by multi layering.

There is more honesty in the rep world than the gen world
 
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flextime

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Yes PP put photos of the WG .

SS will not have those markings , aside from anything else it would be illegal to put gold hallmarks on SS.

Most major watch manufacturer photos are composite photoshop photos anyway and produced by multi layering.

There is more honesty in the rep world than the gen world

Thanks Tim. Your knowledge, insight, and promptness is superb.


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maison888

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I didn't want to start a new thread since it's relating to Aquanauts in general. Does anyone know the difference between a C10 vs C09 rubber straps?
 
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Tornado33

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Anyone ordered the brown strap/rose gold version? Any comments? Looks good in the pictures.