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Patek Philippe 5164a vs 5968a
Good eventing to all,
Start of a luxury problem. I just bought an aquanaut 5164a but yesterday in Geneva I visited the Patek store. Heaven for all Patek enthausiasts. In the store a had the luck to wear a lot of Patek’s I’m interested in. One of the pieces was the 5968a. Stunning watch! Here’s where the question arises. Should I go for the 5968a or stick to the 5164a?
Grats! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder....
Unfortunately, only you can answer that. Also, welcome. 🍻
A little help..
Thanks for welcoming me and you’re very wright although a little experience regarding these watches will be helpful....😄
Personally, I think the 5968a is one of the coolest watches that PP have created in the last few years : Either decision will be a good one though :) [nt]
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Only you can answer that question
I believe there's not a right/wrong decision there.
In my case, I wouldn't let my 5164A go for any other Aquanaut. Perfect proportions on my wrist, comfortable and versatile like hell, useful complication, sporty enough to take it to the pool in summer and classy enough to wear it with suit and tie on a daily basis.
But if you prefer something sportier and you don't really need the travel time function, then 5968 is your watch. And it's new and kind of hotter nowadays, which some people value as well (not me).
If budget allows, 5968A and 5164R is a killer couple 😉
In my case, I wouldn't let my 5164A go for any other Aquanaut. Perfect proportions on my wrist, comfortable and versatile like hell, useful complication, sporty enough to take it to the pool in summer and classy enough to wear it with suit and tie on a daily basis.
But if you prefer something sportier and you don't really need the travel time function, then 5968 is your watch. And it's new and kind of hotter nowadays, which some people value as well (not me).
If budget allows, 5968A and 5164R is a killer couple 😉
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That is the excact the same reason for to by the 5164a. Dual time zone for traveling handy for means the measurements as well. There was however something in me that said......
Welcome to this great forum! If I had a choice (at MSRP!) between 5164 and 5968, personally I'd go for the latter hands down...Do you have a chance to purchase it from the Salon? [nt]
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Look wise 5968A wins it for me, the next question is the usefulness of a complication
If I had the choice, I would go for 5968A even if I don't really have much use for a chronometer.
I have seen 5968A in the grey market going for more than double the retail price at present. That is also something to consider.
You mean you have a choice between the 5164 or the 5968???
if so, I suggest 5968a first 😉
Definitely the 5164/1A
It's better proportioned. The 5968 is a bit too large and fat IMO. Not to mention the date window at 3 O'Clock makes the dial less balanced. And don't forget that the 5164A has already been out for 8 years, and it will probably be discontinued soon. Selling now will definitely cause you regret in the future!
Good question.
The size of the watch on your own wrist usually answers the question. The answer for me is 5164A. Personally I wouldn't want my watch to be larger. If you can 'handle' them both you can consider the functions. Do you prefer a Chrono or a Dual Time?
Also; Do you prefer a cleaner dial? Or one with an extra color on the dial?
Hope this helps! Aquanauts are really great watches. You won't regret it. I think they both look very good.
Best,
H
Market speculation aside...
I find the 5164 far more proportionate and balanced.
The 5968 is very cool as well and there is naturally a novelty bias as well as secondary market bias. However if we set that aside and assume both cost and are worth the same in dollars then easily 5164 for me...
The 5968 is very cool as well and there is naturally a novelty bias as well as secondary market bias. However if we set that aside and assume both cost and are worth the same in dollars then easily 5164 for me...
I can help you.
I’ve been searching for both as I refuse to pay the crazy grey market.
Get both, and I will buy one off you. I would prefer 5164 but would go 5968 too.
I’m serious.
Get both, and I will buy one off you. I would prefer 5164 but would go 5968 too.
I’m serious.
It’s amazing they had these in stock
I have been waiting for a 5164a for over a year
PS - No wrong choice here
PS - No wrong choice here
Thanks to all helping me out making my choice.
I have chosen the 5164a. Thanks for helping out!
I’m wearing my 5164a since 2013 with a lot of Joy and satisfaction and I was definitely not considering to let it go when the chronograph had been released.
But after having had the chance to try out the 5968a in real I needed to add that to my collection as well.
Both watches are similar and different at the same time and I’m wearing both regularly. I could not make a judgement between both.
Both watches are similar and different at the same time and I’m wearing both regularly. I could not make a judgement between both.