[MENTION=103803]tuma2806[/MENTION], Send an email to any TD and they will guide you to the right place.. the one I bought from is not a TD here, but I think all TDs have it..
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Godfathar's Advice On Which Is The Best Aquanaut Jumbo Out There
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The only thing wrong with the decorated version is the date font which can be replaced easily. The dial on the decorate miyota is spot on (1 continues deep line as opposed to to the other versions which have thick lines running through the dial post) Since all the aquanaut reps don't have "Swiss Made" on the dial (pre 2009) they should have 1 deep line not a thick one that corresponds to the post 2009 "Swiss Made" versions.With this version, I am not worried about the DW.. the Arabic numerals on the dial are done badly on this version you should me on the link. the lume job is awful, and the numerals are thick and not in a great shape. look at the pic of a gen and compare the numerals, totally off.. not clean at all, and to me I'll spot them a mile away.. on the other hand on the SW200 are much closer to gen and very clean, also the size is so close to the numerals on the gen.
That's my personal opinion of course. if this doesn't bother you, I truly wish you to enjoy it in good health
I can't tell for sure but it should be between 9-9,5. Maybe some other members can chime in here.
Is the A2824 version from V6F also the correct stuff like the SW200? as i also don't give much for deco movement but am wondering if you anyone knows that the rest is the same?
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Does the SW200 have a stamped or engraved calatrava logo on the movement ? This is the deciding factor for me
Thank you for the informative post.
Thank you for the informative post.
oh! i misread. why not?
but i understand you AR'd your 5227?
do you know of anyone who can ar this?
but i understand you AR'd your 5227?
do you know of anyone who can ar this?
it's so funny, I have never ever said that I have ARed any of my 5227s either.. you might have seen the 175th Anniversary Multi-Scale Chronograph 5975P. That is the only Patek Philippe that I have experimented with ARing the crystal and that's for a specific reason you can find out when you read my review post, none of my Pateks have AR.
anyway, if you want to AR coat, you can contact [MENTION=81198]rnrprof[/MENTION] , he did my AR work.
^^ and three more on the way hahahaha
Hi [MENTION=3857]Godfather[/MENTION], any idea if the rep with the A2824 movement is the same as the one that you are recommending? I've attached the link for your convenience.
http://puretime01.com/watch-brands/...extured-dial-on-black-rubber-strap-a2824.html
Hi, there are two versions of the Aquanaut one is pre-2008 and the other is a face lift post-2008 (SWISS MADE ON THE BOTTOM) in GEN, every single Aquanaut that has been rep'd has the pre-2008 dial. Now, it's the same thing with the deep lines pre-2008 GEN has one thin line running through the dial refer to : http://www.ebay.com/itm/PATEK-PHILI...622894?hash=item35f363122e:g:JRQAAOSw5VFWGTnr
After the face lift the line now has a different line running through refer to : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Patek-Phili...585305?hash=item2a567be019:g:UgAAAOSw~gRV1KVI
The new BP version is spot on and correct in every way except for the date font (both the SW200 and the Miyota have almost the same thickness plus the SW200 has the wrong dial)
However BP factory is known for making sloppy watches that range from issues in the movement to badly placed dials to bad lume. If you are looking to buy just hold your money maybe the MK factory will come out with one their QC is good and they are obsessed with details.
Good luck
[MENTION=91601]anass[/MENTION] sorry i examined both pics but still dont understand anout the different lines?
I cant find the line you are talking about
Can you post a pic?
Thanks
I cant find the line you are talking about
Can you post a pic?
Thanks
Dear members, newly joined, or the ones that have been here for a while and perhaps are not very familiar with the Patek Philippe reps.. I have been contacted literally by hundreds of members in the past year via PM. Some even have 0 posts, and others that have their weight in the community here. Many of them were seeking my advice for wanting to buy the best Patek Philippe Aquanaut rep out there.
First of all, I need to clarify something; my views on this thread are of only mine. The reader should understand that those views do not necessarily agree with what you think, and you might have different views, which is completely alright. A second thing I want to clarify especially for the new comers in the rep world, those grading systems of a rep being 1:1 with gen or with A++ quality is bogus, there is no such thing. Each rep has its flaws, and you will never ever find a 1:1 rep to gen, if you want a 1:1 I suggest you stop reading and go buy a gen. Also if you buy through our trusted dealers, you definitely see the quality is reflected in the price, without having to say it’s A and A++, and so on.. If you search for a certain watch and find a cheap version and another version that is much more expensive, here is your proof. The cheaper will have a cheaper movement and most likely the factory won’t take extra efforts to make the rep looks closer to gen. where the higher priced rep you will find a better quality movement, better attention to detail.
With having said that, let’s talk about the 5167 Aquanaut. The version I will talk about is the rose gold version, as it is the one I chose. I never bought the SS, so You are gonna have to ask someone that did.
The Aquanaut Jumbo is one of the most sought after Patek today, and the reason is that is it the most affordable version watch, and it’s the company’s intro in the market. This watch can be compared to normally priced Rolexes.. the next level Pateks will jump almost double the price of the 5167 Aquanaut. But the rose gold version is not considered intro priced, it is only the SS that is.
Now for me, I looked at many different versions of the watch, there are few miyota versions out there, and now also the decorated thicker version is introduced.. but after all the research I did, I found from other well established members that the SW200 version is made very close to gen. the dial color is spot on, the date font is really extremely close, and the overall look is closer than the other versions. Only issue is that the price is a bit hefty, and many are not willing to pay the $500 price tag. Also if you hate the sound of the spin from the rotor, I urge you to stay away from the Miyota versions in general, and especially the thicker decorated ones at they are not only noisy, but also could be seen from far that it is thick. At least with the trained eyes like mine now..
While at it, if you are contemplating between the RG and the SS because of your scare of the RG changing color, I will rest your mind. I have the RG 5167 Aquanaut for over a year now.. I have been taking a good care of her, wiping it from sweat from the places that touches my skin every time I wear it, and until today, the watch is intact. Perfect and without any discoloration. And hopefully it will stay this way as long as you take extr
So to conclude, After all this time and few new 5167 models coming out V.3 V4 and so on, to me, I still think that the 5167 Aquanaut SW200 V2 from V6F factory is the best rep you can buy today. As most of the flaws are tackled very well, and the dial color and the date font are on point. It won’t have any faults staring at you, no wrong dial color like the Miyota, no wrong date font, not a thick case, all those boxes will be checked. Last couple of pics are the watch on a brown Perlon strap, which gave the watch a completely new look, very summery look.
Now from now on, when I get asked by PM to help with finding the best Nautilus, I will just add the link to this post, and have the discussion here
GF, your aquanaut rose gold with blown strap is extremely poisonous
I just can't get rid of thinking your photo
Could you tell me where to buy the strap?
How is the smell of your rubber strap? Does it have this vanilla like smell?
And how about this model? it doesn't have a decorated movement but still is 10 mm thick?
http://www.intime.co/patek-philippe...s-black-dial-on-black-rubber-strap-a2824.html
And how about this model? it doesn't have a decorated movement but still is 10 mm thick?
http://www.intime.co/patek-philippe...s-black-dial-on-black-rubber-strap-a2824.html
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That is the one I would go for if you don't feel like spending over $400 for the SW200 version. Should be very similar