Daytona vs Aquanaut
Discussion
Aquanaut supply is even worse than stainless sports Rolexes at the moment. Most AD’s giving a wait of 5 years or so. My local AD is only getting one a year or so they tell me. That’s if you can get on the list. Lots apparently saying they are closed if you walk in off the street, so you need to have a good relationship with them.
Hopefully I’ll be getting one by Christmas. So much nicer and higher quality than the Daytona in my opinion and also a lot more under the radar too. Mines hopefully coming on a bracelet but will be getting a rubber strap too as I can’t decide which I prefer!
If you go grey market 2018 watches seem to be coming on at over £20,000 for the basic aquanaut with a list of £16ish from what I remember.
If you want to buy from a AD, try and get put on the list. If you can then wait and make up your mind when one comes in. It costs nothing apart from your sanity.
It’s a pity it’s the same as Rolex, just worse.
Good luck with your decision. It’s a nice problem to have. Both lovely watches in their own right, just doing SS sports in different ways.
Hopefully I’ll be getting one by Christmas. So much nicer and higher quality than the Daytona in my opinion and also a lot more under the radar too. Mines hopefully coming on a bracelet but will be getting a rubber strap too as I can’t decide which I prefer!
If you go grey market 2018 watches seem to be coming on at over £20,000 for the basic aquanaut with a list of £16ish from what I remember.
If you want to buy from a AD, try and get put on the list. If you can then wait and make up your mind when one comes in. It costs nothing apart from your sanity.
It’s a pity it’s the same as Rolex, just worse.
Good luck with your decision. It’s a nice problem to have. Both lovely watches in their own right, just doing SS sports in different ways.
I’ve got both and without wishing to point out the blindingly obvious, they’re entirely different watches.
The Daytona (and any Rolex for that matter) is hard as nails and a service will bring it back to new condition, no matter what you do to it. It feels sturdy in every single way.
The Aquanaut, to me, feels delicate in comparison. Lovely watch, especially on the rubber band. But it’s a lot lighter and obviously wears a great deal smaller than the Daytona and virtually any other Rolex.
Not sent a Patek off for service yet so can’t comment in that regard. But I can safely say I baby my Pateks in a way I don’t with my Rolex watches. In fact I washed the car today and slipped my Nautilus off beforehand, seeing as it’s about as waterproof as a plastic bag.
In the ideal world, get both. Either way you might be waiting quite a while for the 5167, so maybe make the decision when the time comes and the dealer has one there for you to collect? One final thing to bear in mind, is that there’ll possibly be some [hefty] price rises during your wait time, which may also sway your decision.
The Daytona (and any Rolex for that matter) is hard as nails and a service will bring it back to new condition, no matter what you do to it. It feels sturdy in every single way.
The Aquanaut, to me, feels delicate in comparison. Lovely watch, especially on the rubber band. But it’s a lot lighter and obviously wears a great deal smaller than the Daytona and virtually any other Rolex.
Not sent a Patek off for service yet so can’t comment in that regard. But I can safely say I baby my Pateks in a way I don’t with my Rolex watches. In fact I washed the car today and slipped my Nautilus off beforehand, seeing as it’s about as waterproof as a plastic bag.
In the ideal world, get both. Either way you might be waiting quite a while for the 5167, so maybe make the decision when the time comes and the dealer has one there for you to collect? One final thing to bear in mind, is that there’ll possibly be some [hefty] price rises during your wait time, which may also sway your decision.
Significantly different watches, but the Patek is a step up the horological ladder, even if it is their entry piece.
Many don’t think the bracelet is all that well designed, for Patek, and therefore most tend to stick to the rubber strap.
Alternatively, you could keep your Daytona, and supplement it with any of the following for much the same outlay:
Glashutte Original Seventies – excellent micro-adjust bracelet
Parmigiani Fleurier – primarily thinking of Tonda Metrographe on its beautiful bracelet
Girard-Perrregaux Laureato
Piaget Polo S
Chopard L.U.C. – 1937 Twist, add regular bracelet on the presumption both cases are the same, only crown position differs.
Many don’t think the bracelet is all that well designed, for Patek, and therefore most tend to stick to the rubber strap.
Alternatively, you could keep your Daytona, and supplement it with any of the following for much the same outlay:
Glashutte Original Seventies – excellent micro-adjust bracelet
Parmigiani Fleurier – primarily thinking of Tonda Metrographe on its beautiful bracelet
Girard-Perrregaux Laureato
Piaget Polo S
Chopard L.U.C. – 1937 Twist, add regular bracelet on the presumption both cases are the same, only crown position differs.
Interesting as I am in a similar position - although would be buying an Aquanaut or 116655 to add to my modest collection to celebrate my 50th.
Tried an Aquanaut on at the weekend from a non-authorised dealer - in rose gold - just a thing of beauty. Really.
The dial really has different hues of brown in the sunlight - I was expecting it to be flat.
The strap is quite comfy although I found that the watch sat quite high on the wrist and thought it odd that you have to cut the strap to make it fit rather than have a glidelock type adjustment at this price point.
The bezel offers no protection from scratches or scrapes so is likely to be susceptible to scratching.
The Patek website says the watch is waterproof to 120m but not sure I would swim in it anyway, but if I get one would certainly be a daily wearer.
Tried an Aquanaut on at the weekend from a non-authorised dealer - in rose gold - just a thing of beauty. Really.
The dial really has different hues of brown in the sunlight - I was expecting it to be flat.
The strap is quite comfy although I found that the watch sat quite high on the wrist and thought it odd that you have to cut the strap to make it fit rather than have a glidelock type adjustment at this price point.
The bezel offers no protection from scratches or scrapes so is likely to be susceptible to scratching.
The Patek website says the watch is waterproof to 120m but not sure I would swim in it anyway, but if I get one would certainly be a daily wearer.
I have both. I am currently wearing my 5167.
The Daytona is a heavier watch and more robust. The new ceramic bezel works well and solves one of the problems of the old one which was scuffs and scratches on the bezel which were unsightly and difficult to remove even for Rolex when having a service. The white Daytona is the more desirable. Polished centre links on the Daytona do pick up scuffs and scratches.
Patek is a much lighter watch, very comfortable on the wrist - it is a much better wear on the rubber strap as the Patek bracelet is not great.
Even though I try to be careful, the Patek has picked up scuffs and scratches on the bezel which do show and scuffs and scratches on the clasp which also show. The only cure for these is a Patek service. Really bad scratches/dents on the bezel mean a new case which would be very expensive.
Timekeeping is very good on both.
The Daytona is a heavier watch and more robust. The new ceramic bezel works well and solves one of the problems of the old one which was scuffs and scratches on the bezel which were unsightly and difficult to remove even for Rolex when having a service. The white Daytona is the more desirable. Polished centre links on the Daytona do pick up scuffs and scratches.
Patek is a much lighter watch, very comfortable on the wrist - it is a much better wear on the rubber strap as the Patek bracelet is not great.
Even though I try to be careful, the Patek has picked up scuffs and scratches on the bezel which do show and scuffs and scratches on the clasp which also show. The only cure for these is a Patek service. Really bad scratches/dents on the bezel mean a new case which would be very expensive.
Timekeeping is very good on both.
The Big G said:
Aquanaut supply is even worse than stainless sports Rolexes at the moment. Most AD’s giving a wait of 5 years or so. My local AD is only getting one a year or so they tell me. That’s if you can get on the list. Lots apparently saying they are closed if you walk in off the street, so you need to have a good relationship with them.
Hopefully I’ll be getting one by Christmas. So much nicer and higher quality than the Daytona in my opinion and also a lot more under the radar too. Mines hopefully coming on a bracelet but will be getting a rubber strap too as I can’t decide which I prefer!
If you go grey market 2018 watches seem to be coming on at over £20,000 for the basic aquanaut with a list of £16ish from what I remember.
If you want to buy from a AD, try and get put on the list. If you can then wait and make up your mind when one comes in. It costs nothing apart from your sanity.
It’s a pity it’s the same as Rolex, just worse.
Good luck with your decision. It’s a nice problem to have. Both lovely watches in their own right, just doing SS sports in different ways.
Thanks, i was considering grey market yes. Perhaps the ideal thing to do is get put on a list and then decide if and when the day comes!Hopefully I’ll be getting one by Christmas. So much nicer and higher quality than the Daytona in my opinion and also a lot more under the radar too. Mines hopefully coming on a bracelet but will be getting a rubber strap too as I can’t decide which I prefer!
If you go grey market 2018 watches seem to be coming on at over £20,000 for the basic aquanaut with a list of £16ish from what I remember.
If you want to buy from a AD, try and get put on the list. If you can then wait and make up your mind when one comes in. It costs nothing apart from your sanity.
It’s a pity it’s the same as Rolex, just worse.
Good luck with your decision. It’s a nice problem to have. Both lovely watches in their own right, just doing SS sports in different ways.
foobies said:
I’ve got both and without wishing to point out the blindingly obvious, they’re entirely different watches.
The Daytona (and any Rolex for that matter) is hard as nails and a service will bring it back to new condition, no matter what you do to it. It feels sturdy in every single way.
The Aquanaut, to me, feels delicate in comparison. Lovely watch, especially on the rubber band. But it’s a lot lighter and obviously wears a great deal smaller than the Daytona and virtually any other Rolex.
Not sent a Patek off for service yet so can’t comment in that regard. But I can safely say I baby my Pateks in a way I don’t with my Rolex watches. In fact I washed the car today and slipped my Nautilus off beforehand, seeing as it’s about as waterproof as a plastic bag.
In the ideal world, get both. Either way you might be waiting quite a while for the 5167, so maybe make the decision when the time comes and the dealer has one there for you to collect? One final thing to bear in mind, is that there’ll possibly be some [hefty] price rises during your wait time, which may also sway your decision.
Good point, i had not at all considered this. I wear the daytona daily and never worry about it at all, as you say they are really solid. I think being added to a list is the way to go then. I'm 30 next year would be an awesome time to get one to mark the occasion.The Daytona (and any Rolex for that matter) is hard as nails and a service will bring it back to new condition, no matter what you do to it. It feels sturdy in every single way.
The Aquanaut, to me, feels delicate in comparison. Lovely watch, especially on the rubber band. But it’s a lot lighter and obviously wears a great deal smaller than the Daytona and virtually any other Rolex.
Not sent a Patek off for service yet so can’t comment in that regard. But I can safely say I baby my Pateks in a way I don’t with my Rolex watches. In fact I washed the car today and slipped my Nautilus off beforehand, seeing as it’s about as waterproof as a plastic bag.
In the ideal world, get both. Either way you might be waiting quite a while for the 5167, so maybe make the decision when the time comes and the dealer has one there for you to collect? One final thing to bear in mind, is that there’ll possibly be some [hefty] price rises during your wait time, which may also sway your decision.
PJ S said:
Significantly different watches, but the Patek is a step up the horological ladder, even if it is their entry piece.
Many don’t think the bracelet is all that well designed, for Patek, and therefore most tend to stick to the rubber strap.
Alternatively, you could keep your Daytona, and supplement it with any of the following for much the same outlay:
Glashutte Original Seventies – excellent micro-adjust bracelet
Parmigiani Fleurier – primarily thinking of Tonda Metrographe on its beautiful bracelet
Girard-Perrregaux Laureato
Piaget Polo S
Chopard L.U.C. – 1937 Twist, add regular bracelet on the presumption both cases are the same, only crown position differs.
I'd keep on the rubber yes, thanks for the suggestions tooMany don’t think the bracelet is all that well designed, for Patek, and therefore most tend to stick to the rubber strap.
Alternatively, you could keep your Daytona, and supplement it with any of the following for much the same outlay:
Glashutte Original Seventies – excellent micro-adjust bracelet
Parmigiani Fleurier – primarily thinking of Tonda Metrographe on its beautiful bracelet
Girard-Perrregaux Laureato
Piaget Polo S
Chopard L.U.C. – 1937 Twist, add regular bracelet on the presumption both cases are the same, only crown position differs.
halfpenny43 said:
Interesting as I am in a similar position - although would be buying an Aquanaut or 116655 to add to my modest collection to celebrate my 50th.
Tried an Aquanaut on at the weekend from a non-authorised dealer - in rose gold - just a thing of beauty. Really.
The dial really has different hues of brown in the sunlight - I was expecting it to be flat.
The strap is quite comfy although I found that the watch sat quite high on the wrist and thought it odd that you have to cut the strap to make it fit rather than have a glidelock type adjustment at this price point.
The bezel offers no protection from scratches or scrapes so is likely to be susceptible to scratching.
The Patek website says the watch is waterproof to 120m but not sure I would swim in it anyway, but if I get one would certainly be a daily wearer.
Interesting, i like the 116655 but i'd take an aquanaut all day long. Rose gold, eh - i bet that was very nice indeed.Tried an Aquanaut on at the weekend from a non-authorised dealer - in rose gold - just a thing of beauty. Really.
The dial really has different hues of brown in the sunlight - I was expecting it to be flat.
The strap is quite comfy although I found that the watch sat quite high on the wrist and thought it odd that you have to cut the strap to make it fit rather than have a glidelock type adjustment at this price point.
The bezel offers no protection from scratches or scrapes so is likely to be susceptible to scratching.
The Patek website says the watch is waterproof to 120m but not sure I would swim in it anyway, but if I get one would certainly be a daily wearer.
I really need to go and try one on!
chris56 said:
I have both. I am currently wearing my 5167.
The Daytona is a heavier watch and more robust. The new ceramic bezel works well and solves one of the problems of the old one which was scuffs and scratches on the bezel which were unsightly and difficult to remove even for Rolex when having a service. The white Daytona is the more desirable. Polished centre links on the Daytona do pick up scuffs and scratches.
Patek is a much lighter watch, very comfortable on the wrist - it is a much better wear on the rubber strap as the Patek bracelet is not great.
Even though I try to be careful, the Patek has picked up scuffs and scratches on the bezel which do show and scuffs and scratches on the clasp which also show. The only cure for these is a Patek service. Really bad scratches/dents on the bezel mean a new case which would be very expensive.
Timekeeping is very good on both.
Thanks, makes sense. The Daytona is a heavier watch and more robust. The new ceramic bezel works well and solves one of the problems of the old one which was scuffs and scratches on the bezel which were unsightly and difficult to remove even for Rolex when having a service. The white Daytona is the more desirable. Polished centre links on the Daytona do pick up scuffs and scratches.
Patek is a much lighter watch, very comfortable on the wrist - it is a much better wear on the rubber strap as the Patek bracelet is not great.
Even though I try to be careful, the Patek has picked up scuffs and scratches on the bezel which do show and scuffs and scratches on the clasp which also show. The only cure for these is a Patek service. Really bad scratches/dents on the bezel mean a new case which would be very expensive.
Timekeeping is very good on both.
I have an Aquanaut and wear it as a daily....
It is, as described above, a very different watch to the Rolex. It's featherlight and slim - you don't know you're wearing it. It is totally discreet and can be worn quite safely without it being noticed - ever!
It is not a knockabout watch in the way a Rolex is - but equally, it's not a watch that you should only reserve for special occasions. So it's something you tend to take off if getting under the bonnet of a car for example.
It's a very different watch to wear because it looks so ordinary, unlike a Rolex. I wonder if you might be slightly disappointed in the Aquanaut when comparing it against the Daytona? It could feel a lot less watch.
I love mine - for all the reasons above. And I've had some quite blingy stuff in the past.
It is, as described above, a very different watch to the Rolex. It's featherlight and slim - you don't know you're wearing it. It is totally discreet and can be worn quite safely without it being noticed - ever!
It is not a knockabout watch in the way a Rolex is - but equally, it's not a watch that you should only reserve for special occasions. So it's something you tend to take off if getting under the bonnet of a car for example.
It's a very different watch to wear because it looks so ordinary, unlike a Rolex. I wonder if you might be slightly disappointed in the Aquanaut when comparing it against the Daytona? It could feel a lot less watch.
I love mine - for all the reasons above. And I've had some quite blingy stuff in the past.
NDA said:
I have an Aquanaut and wear it as a daily....
It is, as described above, a very different watch to the Rolex. It's featherlight and slim - you don't know you're wearing it. It is totally discreet and can be worn quite safely without it being noticed - ever!
It is not a knockabout watch in the way a Rolex is - but equally, it's not a watch that you should only reserve for special occasions. So it's something you tend to take off if getting under the bonnet of a car for example.
It's a very different watch to wear because it looks so ordinary, unlike a Rolex. I wonder if you might be slightly disappointed in the Aquanaut when comparing it against the Daytona? It could feel a lot less watch.
I love mine - for all the reasons above. And I've had some quite blingy stuff in the past.
Strangely some of the reasons you list are the reason i'm gravitating towards it.It is, as described above, a very different watch to the Rolex. It's featherlight and slim - you don't know you're wearing it. It is totally discreet and can be worn quite safely without it being noticed - ever!
It is not a knockabout watch in the way a Rolex is - but equally, it's not a watch that you should only reserve for special occasions. So it's something you tend to take off if getting under the bonnet of a car for example.
It's a very different watch to wear because it looks so ordinary, unlike a Rolex. I wonder if you might be slightly disappointed in the Aquanaut when comparing it against the Daytona? It could feel a lot less watch.
I love mine - for all the reasons above. And I've had some quite blingy stuff in the past.
Quite like the stealthy appearance. Sometimes the "rolex" image can be unwanted if that makes sense.
If you're looking for a luxury sports watch, how about the Bulgari October Finissimo?
They're more readily available than the Aquanaut, cheaper, and probably have better horological chops. (It was the thinnest automatic watch on its release.)
OK, it's not a Patek, so won't hold value in the same way...
They're more readily available than the Aquanaut, cheaper, and probably have better horological chops. (It was the thinnest automatic watch on its release.)
OK, it's not a Patek, so won't hold value in the same way...
Graemsay said:
If you’re looking for a luxury sports watch, how about the Bulgari October Finissimo?
They're more readily available than the Aquanaut, cheaper, and probably have better horological chops. (It was the thinnest automatic watch on its release.)
OK, it’s not a Patek, so won't hold value in the same way...
I much prefer the August one…They're more readily available than the Aquanaut, cheaper, and probably have better horological chops. (It was the thinnest automatic watch on its release.)
OK, it’s not a Patek, so won't hold value in the same way...
https://www.watchprosite.com/page-wf.forumpost/fi-...
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