Patek Philippe 5167R vs. Rolex Yacht-Master Rose Gold

1WatchMan · 2019-07-08T09:30:34Z

Considering a rose gold sports watch? 1WatchMan compares the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167R and Rolex Yacht-Master, with community insights on durability, style, and value.

I recently started to look at rose/pink gold in a different way, which is quite suprising to me, having only white metals (I'm not counting my old two-tone Hublot Classic which I barely use). I still don't see myself wearing R at work, so I think I should start with something on the sport side for the weekend and vacation periods. I'm currently on holidays, so it may be influencing my thoughts a little bit 😛 Which one of these two would you choose and why? Thanks in advance! Some pictures from the past to illustrate, as I've already been flirting with them...

The Discussion

Cpt Scarlet

Jul 8, 2019

It’s the PP for me...

because, it’s just very cool.

1WatchMan

Jul 8, 2019

That's a very good reason 😉 thanks! [nt]

NickO

Jul 8, 2019

The Aquanaut looks fantastic on you and fits your wrist perfectly

While I have the utmost respect for Rolex, the PP is simply in a different league and well worth the additional cost, IMO. You should get it. NickO

1WatchMan

Jul 8, 2019

Thanks a lot Nick, much appreciated

I cannot argue that, and last time I tried it on (the enclosed picture) I definitely felt something special and totally unexpected.

FabR

Jul 8, 2019

I could have not phrased it better than NickO, the 5167R without any doubt for me as well...;-) PS: So far PP vs Rolex is 3-0, but in all fairness don't forget we are on the PP forum...:-) [nt]

1WatchMan

Jul 8, 2019

Thanks Fab! I like the PP better, but the Rolex would add some diversity to the collection

You raised a good point, would be interesting to compare the result on the Rolex Forum.

Patek Philippe 5167R vs. Rolex Yacht-Master Rose Gold

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