Patek Philippe

The 2018 Aquanaut Chronograph 5968A versus the Travel Time 5164A Don't we all have them! Well in my case, it would be " should I pull the trigger on the 5968A? " After having the opportunity to see one in the metal yesterday and comparing it to my 5164, I...  

someone said, **Choice is just an action of jumping between dilemmas** Best, mahesh.,

On that basis it could swing it for me !

Never got it perfect before i.e. golden yellow to runny when cut. Perhaps with the 5968 I could...

Wholemeal toast and grilled pancetta on the top.

I've never timed anything in my life, ever... an I must say that it'll be a very expansive way to time poaching egg. But chronos are seldom bought to time stuff... do you think?

so I know it is no contest - the 5164A is you and suits your wrist as if it was a bespoke watch.

But the chrono would be a nice addition no?

Yes the chrono would be a nice addition but the prices have gone a bit crazy in typical Nautilus tradition!

practically the regular 67 is the one which suits for aquanautic experiences since I m not happy at all with those pushers( maybe my OCD but non WR push buttons on a diver must be either screwn down or shouldn t be at all )

The colour does accentuate the overall design imho.

A tad thicker and larger than the 5164 but I’m guessing you’ll love it. Hope you’ll get to see one soon 🤞🏻

I like both watches and choosing just one would present quite a dilemma. The good news is both watches look terrific on your wrist. Short of buying both, I can't help you. Sorry. M4

The dilemma is, should I get the chrono version too. A nice problem to have if funds are unlimited but I have still some boxes to tick from my bucket list. Lol.

I’m also not a big fan of the white date window. Best, Thomas

I do wonder how would the overall dial looks like if the date disc is of the same colour/shade of the dial itself and the fonts in white.

What surprises me that many “Patek connaisseurs” seem not to have a problem with the white date window? 🤔 Best, Thomas

you've already got the travel time and are Happy with it, I wouldn't get the chrono, unless you want to collect all Aquanauts (including 5167,....) If I have two watches, which are aesthetically very close together, in my collection, I always end Up only ... 

So one dual time and another chrono Aquanaut might be a good idea after all? Love the rubber strap as it’s very comfortable on extended wear too.

Wonder if PP can custom the date disc just for me? So, if you are reading this Mr. S; I would really appreciate receiving a PM 🤞🏻😃 One can wish... and hope can’t one? Pretty please Mr. S.

when I had the chance tp put it on my wrist in real I stopped thinking immediately and ordered it. I own the 5164A as well since many years and it became one of my favourite Pateks. The new chrono is a stunner with its sporty colours and look. The white d... 

I like it that you have no qualms on the date window and you are right in pointing out that the white date disc corresponds to the 9th hour marker thus visually balancing the whole dial... Looking forward for your posts and photos on the incoming chrono.

Best part about PP is your money is always there. There is no worst case scenario. Keep it, sell it, flip it you can always get your money back!!!

Where to get the money in the first place haha!

You know whats nicer than the 5968A? Any Stainless Steel Royal Oak Offshore for half the price.

looks like frankenstein's oversized wrist watch:: )

5968a is listed at 42.2mm and a case thickness of 11.9mm while the 42mm Royal Oak Offshore reference 26170ST is listed at 42mm and a thickness of 14.3mm... Does 2.4mm really make the offshore that much more oversized than the 5968a?

Hard decision but at least you got an opportunity to consider. 😄👍

You are right on that the 5968 is a tad larger but she is beautiful indeed!

catchy with its orange rubber strap which complements well the south east asia tropical weather !

....two wrists. I really don’t know why we don’t make better use of them.