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Although the 5968 is quite thick, it is very...
Jun 27, 2018,07:02 AM
catchy with its orange rubber strap which complements well the south east asia tropical weather !
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Decisions, decisions, decisions..
By: KamalRostov : June 21st, 2018-01:44
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...
Exactly!
By: KamalRostov : June 21st, 2018-01:58
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?
I was there with you
By: sham1 : June 21st, 2018-01:58
so I know it is no contest - the 5164A is you and suits your wrist as if it was a bespoke watch.
Owh I LOVE my 5164!
By: KamalRostov : June 21st, 2018-05:16
But the chrono would be a nice addition no?
I love YOUR 5164A too!!! :-)
By: sham1 : June 21st, 2018-08:23
Yes the chrono would be a nice addition but the prices have gone a bit crazy in typical Nautilus tradition!
Tough choice.
By: M4 : June 21st, 2018-02:14
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
I already have the 5164 for a couple of years now
By: KamalRostov : June 21st, 2018-05:31
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.
The 5164A for me.
By: MTR : June 21st, 2018-02:43
I’m also not a big fan of the white date window. Best, Thomas
Thanks for your thoughts Thomas.
By: KamalRostov : June 21st, 2018-05:35
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.
+1
By: MTR : June 21st, 2018-08:01
What surprises me that many “Patek connaisseurs” seem not to have a problem with the white date window? 🤔 Best, Thomas
If the size of the new Chrono is a con for you and....
By: nafetS : June 21st, 2018-02:56
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 ...
Thank you for your response 😃
By: KamalRostov : June 21st, 2018-06:50
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.
Love them both!
By: ripper444 : June 21st, 2018-05:34
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!!!
The problem
By: ripper444 : June 21st, 2018-11:52
Where to get the money in the first place haha!
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By: HorologyMiami : June 21st, 2018-07:19
You know whats nicer than the 5968A? Any Stainless Steel Royal Oak Offshore for half the price.
royal oak offshore
By: Peter : June 21st, 2018-09:30
looks like frankenstein's oversized wrist watch:: )
Not really....
By: HorologyMiami : June 26th, 2018-08:21
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?
God gave us...
By: Chimaera : June 28th, 2018-09:39
....two wrists. I really don’t know why we don’t make better use of them.