The green strap on the 5968A gives it an entirely different character. More subtle, more versatile, and honestly more wearable day to day. Sometimes a simple strap swap is all it takes to fall in love with a watch all over again. Great call. Bill
If it does, I don't understand the "problem statement" as well. I have the 5968A and now I actually love setting such watches without seconds hand or hacking seconds because I just eyeball and estimate....1st world problems lol....I don't have to hold my
Thank you for your detailed and interesting review. I had missed it because, well, I simply didn’t yet give the modern Aquanauts the attention they surely deserve. Among Patek Philippe watches, they’re not the ones I’m drawn to or looking for. But, like y
dramatically better on your small wrist. I just tried on and compared both to see if I might feel differently about my original comment. My experience hasn’t changed. But clearly it all depends on one’s wrist and one’s individual perception and taste. So
and it is the point that, in my humble opinion, the 5968 wears dramatically better than the 5168 on smaller wrists (like mine). While they are both the same in diameter, the slimness of the 5168 reduces the angle of strap attachment. For that very reason,
simply wonderful IMO ! The green is lovely but the 5968 is so bright and sporty with the orange strap and hands ! For me, your 5968 is more FUN on the wrist
I am so behind on catching up so many nice NWAs here. For me, I don’t have the 5168G and will love to add it but would not loose sleep without ever owning it. I am also happy and fortunate to own a 5167A and I love how comfortable it feels and wears. The