Patek Philippe

Hey guys. I'm interested in buying a sporty watch which can be "knocked about" and was seriously considering the IWC 7-Day Power Reserve and the Breguet Marine Automatic Big Date... until my AD suggested the Patek 5167.

To be honest, I had brushed it off immediately as I remembered not being too impressed with whatever pics of the watch that I've seen on the Internet. Well, that was until I saw it in the metal. It still wasn't exactly love at first sight but strangely it somehow grew on me. I was at my AD for an hour, chatting and catching up. Eight hours on and I'm scouring the Net for info on this watch. Can't get it off my mind.

I remember seeing it on a leather strap on this forum.

Is the leather strap available as an option at all? From the Patek website, it seems that it comes in either bracelet or rubber strap. The watch my AD showed me was the bracelet version (it was the only piece there and it was reserved for a customer). In general, I do not like braclets but I got to admit this is one of the nicer ones. I'm leaning towards the rubber strap version although I haven't had the opportunity to handle one.

For those who've seen both versions in the metal, it would be great if you could share your views or choice.

Thanks very much.

Regards,

iAn

 

 

 

 

 

I've had the rubber strap because the SS bracelet did not excist at the time I bought the 5167. If I could choose today I would take the SS bracelet. I just don't like rubber straps and that's why I replaced it with a leather strap. The leather strap was not an original PP it was a GP I still had but every 21 mm strap will fit

Bruno, thanks for sharing. Thanks for sharing. Your watch looks great. I think you can even wear it with a suit. Why would would want a SS bracelet for it?

Yea, I'm a little hesitant about the rubber strap esp. since I have haven't seen what it looks like.

Regards,

iAn

It is the most comfortable watch i've  EVER WORN
The 5167 rubber strap is more rounded than the previous model.
I myself have NO desire to dress it up, it is to me a casual watch afterall.

I guess I'll order the rubber strap version. It's meant as a sporty watch for me. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the watch..

Regards,

iAn

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I too had dismissed this watch, but a friend bought a 5165 and I got to take a closer look at it. Disaster! I quickly bought a 5167 and love it. The rubber strap is very comfortable to a point that you don;t even feel you;re wearing a watch at all. I happen to like the design of the watch because of its history and contrariness against the conservative designs of most Pateks. But you get a beautiful movement and some terrific details almost regardless of where you look on the watch - white gold borders around the numerals, almost perfect anglage, and subtle changes on the case from polished to brushed ss. I might one day consider a leather strap, but for now the rubber is perfect.

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any idea if a 5165 and a 5167 share the same deploynant buckle though the lug size of rubber is diff for the 38mm vs the 40mm?

any info appreciated!

The deployants for 5165 & 7 "look" identical. It would make sense on such a low volume watch to use the same part.

This is one of the most comfortable watches in my collection. Look great even with shirt.

with the dial design. That's a very nice wrist shop. Works for me. Thanks for sharing.

Regards,

iAn

I bought mine both with the stainless steel bracelet and the rubber strap. After trying both on at the AD I decided to give a go to the bracelet first, and I must say it is fantastic. I like it better than the bracelets of the former Aquanaut models. I does not produce the contrast that rubber and steel produce, of course, but it does give the watch a very rugged appearance. Sporty and strong at the same time.

Nevertheless, the time is coming to try the strap on... Does anyone know if it is easy to change the strap on one's own, or is is better to go to the AD just in case? I am useless at this changing strap business, anyway. I even have problems with my Panerais, ha-ha-ha!

Thanks for sharing your experience.

I would advise that you get your strap changed at the AD.

Regards,

iAn