Patek Philippe

Patek 5167 Strap Question

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

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By: Bruno.M1 : April 28th, 2009-12:03

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 ...

Would you happen to know if there's a Patek original strap that would fit the watch?

By: ianny : April 28th, 2009-18:48

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...

I have the rubber strap

By: gqmagic : April 28th, 2009-20:38

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.

Do you have a wrist shot of the watch?

By: ianny : April 28th, 2009-21:14

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

rubber

By: gqmagic : April 30th, 2009-08:28

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Rubber

By: Le Chef : April 29th, 2009-06:45

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 happ...

Thanks for sharing your opinion, Le Chef. [nt]

By: ianny : April 30th, 2009-05:33

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question on 5165 and 5167

By: vincent77 : April 30th, 2009-08:58

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!

Deployant

By: Le Chef : May 1st, 2009-06:20

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

5167 with rubber strap

By: chiukh2007 : April 30th, 2009-07:43

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

I love how the design of the rubber strap matches

By: ianny : April 30th, 2009-08:15

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

Bracelet is great too!

By: sanro : May 10th, 2009-02:16

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 do...

Thanks Sanro

By: ianny : May 10th, 2009-07:27

Thanks for sharing your experience. I would advise that you get your strap changed at the AD. Regards, iAn