Godfathar's Advice On Which Is The Best Aquanaut Jumbo Out There

[zikzak]

That was less than a week ago, I couldn't have been happier with the watch. Then I stumbled upon this thread on RWG and it got me worried:

http://rwg.cc/topic/140880-be-careful-with-the-sw200-based-models/

In the thread problems with the SW200 movement are discussed regarding teeth stripping on the ratchet wheel. Apparently it's a common problem with the movement.

Then I stumbled upon this:

One teeth broken off, and it's a matter of time before more follow... [emoji32] For now the watch still runs strong, but I can't wait for the little brass teeth to destroy the movement, so before anymore damage will be inflicted on it I'm having the ratchet wheel replaced...

All of you sw200 owners: check your ratchet wheel! If your clock stops ticking it might be too late!
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Oh my, thanks for the heads-up. Anyone else facing this issue?

What a bad news, I was planning on getting the SW200... should I still purchase it or do I have to find solid alternative(s)?

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I'm planning the following fix: upgrade to sw200-1 (which was Sellita's answer to the ratchet wheel problem). The upgrade is established by swapping three wheels:

http://www.sellita.ch/images/stories/documents/IS05_evolution_calibre_SW200_vers_SW200-1.pdf

I'm currently looking for a watch smith willing to do the fix.

Still I think the v6f version is worth the buy. I absolutely love it...

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Did you already bought the wheels to substitute the "weak" ones ? Are they available thru the usual channels (ofrei and similar) ?

Please keep us updated.

My V6F is ongoing, after a first rejection.

Many thanks for your post !

Wheels are available. I found a watchmaker who will do the fix for me. His supplier will provide the parts. Approx. total costs: 50 euros.

Will keep you updated...

This is welcome news to newcomers to this thread interested in purchasing. Received this pic (from a set of them) for a 5167 to confirm it was the model I was looking for. Looks like V6F started putting updated SW200-1 movements inside.

 

[Nivka]

I just got my QC this morning too. Looks like I got the updated movement too. Happy days =)

 

[Nivka]

Actually, are they the same photo?! @zikzak

 

[zikzak]

Haha.. I suspected and believe so.. I flipped one of them around

Nice score/bonus for you!.. So enticing!

I'm in debate whether to wait for v6f 3.3mm movement aquanauts to rls or pull the trigger on this.

 

[SuperLory]

wow sellita with battery !! woohoo best of both worlds

 

[Nivka]

Haha.. I suspected and believe so.. I flipped one of them around

Nice score/bonus for you!.. So enticing!

I'm in debate whether to wait for v6f 3.3mm movement aquanauts to rls or pull the trigger on this.

I'm going for this version. So many people swear by it

I thought about waiting for the new updated thinner movement, but you never know if there's going to be a big backward step eg screwing up the dial. The current v6f has a lot of fans and the dial is magical how it looks black, grey or chocolate in different light. The thinness isn't a massive issue for me: my 2824 is 9.8mm vs gen at 8.5mm. That's a big difference for a dress watch like the nautilus, but for a sporty watch like this, it doesn't bother me. 8.5mm might actually feel too thin.

The movement could be a disaster as well. I've got a feeling the acquanaut is going to be the guinea pig as they're not releasing the 5711 for months.

If the new 5167 ends up being amazing I can always buy one later

 

[Nivka]

wow sellita with battery !! woohoo best of both worlds

The pr is about 5 years lol

 

[tosoboso]

I just got my QC this morning too. Looks like I got the updated movement too. Happy days =)

Hm, I am too debating whether to get the proven thing or wait for the new 3.3mm movement?? Which TD has this - I read somewhere stock was low atm. Thanks

 

[MBvHoven]

How reliable would a new Chinese 3.3mm movement be? My expectations are not too high...


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[Nivka]

Hm, I am too debating whether to get the proven thing or wait for the new 3.3mm movement?? Which TD has this - I read somewhere stock was low atm. Thanks

Sead got this for me. Someone posted qc pics from an unnamed factory that came from trevor because he couldn't get v6f. I just love this watch so much I didn't want to miss the boat with a known good version. You don't see these come up on m2m too often

 

[Nivka]

How reliable would a new Chinese 3.3mm movement be? My expectations are not too high...

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It's definitely an unknown. I imagine if it craps out there wouldn't be too many options to fix it. I'm rooting for it for the sake of the nautilus though. If it's a flop I'll have to figure a way of getting the mk4 dial into the BP v1 case

 

[tosoboso]

Sead got this for me. Someone posted qc pics from an unnamed factory that came from trevor because he couldn't get v6f. I just love this watch so much I didn't want to miss the boat with a known good version. You don't see these come up on m2m too often

I will see if I can get it touch with him, thank you.

Btw, I am planning to use the Aquanaut as a donor for the fresh gen dial I got just yesterday

 

[MBvHoven]

I will see if I can get it touch with him, thank you.

Btw, I am planning to use the Aquanaut as a donor for the fresh gen dial I got just yesterday

Wow! That's awesome mate!


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[Nivka]

I will see if I can get it touch with him, thank you.

Btw, I am planning to use the Aquanaut as a donor for the fresh gen dial I got just yesterday

Wow. I've never seek a franken 5167 build. How much and where did you get that magnificent dial?

 

[zikzak]

Gen dials in the aftermarket for the 5167 don't go cheap! Nice score however you attained it!

For ref:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Patek-Philippe-Ref-5167-Aquanaut-Dial-/272634097719?nma=true&si=DaNfEn9rWXU8DF0hHaRk22np5Bk%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[DoesNotExist]

Thus probably I get last february one of the last V6F with the SW200 movement

here is a picture

I take the opportunity to link some other pictrure of my SS bracelet version, as promised some weeks ago

 

[tosoboso]

Wow! That's awesome mate!


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Wow. I've never seek a franken 5167 build. How much and where did you get that magnificent dial?

Thanks, guys! I've been looking for the 5167 dial ever since there was one up for sale on RWI late last year, but then I was still in my crazy AP phase.

Pricewise, this one was very much priced as a gen AP diver dial, i.e. not cheap at all. Yet, it was nowhere near another 5167 offering which I saw just today that was going for EUR2700. It's probably fair to say that anything under $1800 for this dial would be lucky, and I got lucky

 

[MBvHoven]

Thanks, guys! I've been looking for the 5167 dial ever since there was one up for sale on RWI late last year, but then I was still in my crazy AP phase.

Pricewise, this one was very much priced as a gen AP diver dial, i.e. not cheap at all. Yet, it was nowhere near another 5167 offering which I saw just today that was going for EUR2700. It's probably fair to say that anything under $1800 for this dial would be lucky, and I got lucky

Please keep us informed while you build this masterpiece


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[Repworld]

Repworld Advice to wait for new 3.3 mm movement . Vsf factory and forget About all pateks now , save money guys


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[MBvHoven]

Repworld Advice to wait for new 3.3 mm movement . Vsf factory and forget About all pateks now , save money guys


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I would love to save money for a beautiful watch with a reliable movement. However,I do have my doubts about a 3.3 mm Chinese movement. How reliable will it be? And in case of damage; will spare parts be easily available? It could definitely be a deal breaker for me.

Let me put it this way, for me reliability is more important than looks. And the current Vf6 Aquanaut is already damn stunning...


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