324 S C in Aquanaut

Hi everybody,
It's been a while, but I've set my eyes on the 5167A... As i always do, I do try to know as much as is written about the pieces I like... And lately I have decided that it is about time to purchase a high end watch, though I am very happy with my Panerai... but is is something completely different in many ways, Anyway, I have been looking for a good review, and I didn't find anything worth commenting... well... maybe there is this mini-review (which I believe all of you have seen) in the Rolex forum... which is nice,,, but does not have any mechanical specifications or any horological information.... So, my dear friends... maybe you can help me out... I need to know your honest opinions about the 324 S C movement. I have heard Stern say that it is quite a simple movement, or as he says if I recall properly, a not complicated movement... Maybe he's just stating the facts, as, this movement has no major complicactions... and that we all know, but the answer is :
Is this movement worth the bucks or is it just an in house movement made by PP, and therefore the frim speaks for herself....???? I hope I am making myself clear enough... Let's not forget that for about 18000 grand one can purchase fantastic watches (non-PP)... Please help me out so I make my mind. I know that many of you will say something like, if you like it well buy it... it must be good, it is a PP, ot, meybe youo want it just because it is a PP... and that is my answer to you guys... First of all, I like the aesthetics of the watch, I have no problem with that, I like the sporty dressy capabilies of this piece.... I don't mind the rubber strap.... I even like it...
Please tell me your opinions about the watch and its movement so I make up my mind.
Thank you very much in advance.

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It is quite expensive

By: dr.kol : November 7th, 2012-11:41

taking into account what it offers. However, Aquanaut is such a nice watch that I have it on my wrist when writing this. I bought my watch with the bracelet and later the rubber strap. In my opinion with a rubber strap, a watch can not be more comfortable...

Aquanaut

By: ors : November 7th, 2012-12:06

Thank you very much for your kind response... And, excellent photo... It certainly does not look like you've been wearing it as an everyday even diving watch.,. it looks fantastic... One more questions to you in that issue, does it scratch easyly??? I don...

The bezel is rushed

By: dr.kol : November 7th, 2012-13:16

so the watch is not a scratch magnet. I am wearing mine several days a week and mine looks still very good. The good news are: a fine watch is (hopefully) serviced on regular basis meaning around every five years. During the service you can get your watch...

"5% of the price of the watch"

By: small-luxury-world : November 7th, 2012-13:27

This is a bargain compared to cars, boats ... :-) Kari, (once more) I like your point of view and your suggestions when we talk about ownership of watches. Oliver

It is a bargain

By: dr.kol : November 7th, 2012-13:41

but one of the most expensive (percentage wise) Pateks to service. Take i.e. 5140P... Its service costs are just around 2% of the original purchase price. And after the service the watch should run perfectly for 5 years. So the cheapest watches cost aroun...

I believe you can find many answers to your questions

By: whit : November 7th, 2012-11:43

in previous threads. But, one thing to remember is that this watch is not as tough as it may appear and I would suggest you consider it as a dress watch in a steel case. If you treat it in this manner, I think you will not experience any issues at all.

The 324 movement...........

By: Topcat30093 : November 7th, 2012-11:50

Is a great workhorse for many Patek watches, it replaced the 315 which beat at 21,000 compered to the 324 at 28,600 this made it slightly more accurate than the 315 but has to work harder for it. Each movement is built with the same love, craftsmanship &a...

Are you sure ...

By: small-luxury-world : November 7th, 2012-12:38

about this: "Each movement is built with the same love, craftsmanship & precision as any other Patek movement" Even on the very high PP-Level, there are differences when it comes to the conceptual design and the finishing. No worries about this, even ...

I totally agree,

By: Mark in Paris : November 7th, 2012-13:52

PP are great watches of course, the brand is a legend but indeed all collections are not finished the same, even if they are excellent and not perfect. But we love so much, do we^^ Cheers, Mark

Which parameters do count for you ...

By: small-luxury-world : November 7th, 2012-12:25

when it comes to watches? You mentioned "for about 18000 grand one can purchase fantastic watches (non-PP)...". Why do you think they are fantastic? Please help us to understand what is important for you, before we can give you an advice. Did you try our ...

response to you

By: ors : November 7th, 2012-12:41

One of the main things I like about the Aquanaut is that it is a 120 m waterproof watch, meaning, you can handle it as a watch that can be wet by all means... this does not happen in many PP. Then, I really appreciate the efforts to make the watch beat at...

OK, I see ...

By: small-luxury-world : November 7th, 2012-13:22

and try to understand. Waterproof does not mean "bombproof". The finishing on the case is too good/sophisticated for a "real" sportswatch. Please keep that in mind if you worry about (future) scratches and dings. 28000 or 21000 is not that important for a...

thanks

By: ors : November 7th, 2012-13:37

Thank you Oliver for your kind response. I know that quarz is the most accurate, but i also know that I will never wear one... So, it will be always mechanical... I have a problem with you... your response is so very logical without bias, that it makes it...

Welcome! You are ready ...

By: small-luxury-world : November 7th, 2012-13:43

to jump and you will see any kind of experiences are part of the fun and better than any theories - only. In any case you can´t make big mistakes with PP, but for sure you will have lot´s of great moments with something you love :-) Hope to read/see more ...

Re: 324 S C in Aquanaut

By: w220 : November 7th, 2012-14:42

All I can say is that I've been very happy with my Aquanaut and its 324 SC movement. I've never had any problems with the movement, and I can assure you, I don't baby it in any way. I wear it when playing tennis twice a week, when swimming in the ocean, w...

No, I guess that you may have a very valid point..

By: Topcat30093 : November 7th, 2012-16:16

A watch put together by a Master Watchmaker, such as those who build the Grand Complications. Will by their experience build and hand finish the movements to a higher degree. What I was trying to instil upon the OP, is that they have nothing to fear from ...

I've owned the 5167A for a while now and it's by far my favourite piece. it is

By: Puffy : November 14th, 2012-00:59

extremly versatile, flies under the radar, i've timed it, on average it gains 1-2 secs/month! the rubber strap is very comfortable, the sound of the rotor spinning music to your ears and i can only recommend you buy this watch if you're on the fence about...

Great post/photos and 5167a is...

By: enjoythemusic : November 14th, 2012-06:53

A 5167a is on its way to me in the next day or so (already have a 5065 for my fiancé). Have also read the mini review, etc and like the 5065 so the 5167a should simply be moreso due to the size/etc plus ability to use two different bands/bracelets :)

cheers. you'll love the 5167... looking forward to the pics :) [nt]

By: Puffy : November 14th, 2012-11:35

Just arrived, pic....

By: enjoythemusic : November 15th, 2012-12:05

pic below ...

thanks Puffy

By: ors : November 14th, 2012-08:01

Thank you very much... Have already seen some photographs of yourself with this beautiful piece... I appreciate your comments very much and... I believe I will recieve mine in about 10 days.... Very exciting news!!!! Thanks again. Hope to hear from you so...

no worries, happy to be of assistance! you'll love it and i'm looking forward to seeing

By: Puffy : November 14th, 2012-11:37

many pics of it when it's arrived!!

My experience..mixed

By: galt : November 15th, 2012-23:02

Love the watch yet, and I posted this earlier and I think it may have been removed which concerns me.. Definite scratch magnet. AND, I have had my 5167 in for service twice due to the date not changing correctly. Hard to excuse on what is supposed to be o...

please disregard

By: galt : November 15th, 2012-23:07

That comment was about the 5167 in particular and accidentally just posted in the wrong place. My apologies.