Balticus Watches MoonfishvsPatek Philippe Aquanaut 5164

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Balticus Watches Moonfish at true scale

Moonfish

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5164 at true scale

Aquanaut 5164

Diameter

40mm

40.8mm

Thickness

n/a

10.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

42h

45h

highest

MSRP

$1,243

lowest

$71,643

Movement

Miyota 9015

26-330 S C FUS

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.8mm
Thickness
n/a
10.2mm
Material
904L
White gold
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
26-330 S C FUS
Power Reserve
42h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,243
$71,643
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Balticus Watches Moonfish

Owners widely praise the Balticus Moonfish for its refined aesthetic and unique design elements, with one owner calling the gradient dial neat and another finding the Stardust variant a perfect combination of unusual materials and raw feeling, highlighting the Damascus steel pattern. Reviewers note the watch's 904L steel case and unique knurled bezel. One reviewer considers the EUR 1,305.26 price high for a Miyota 9015-powered watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Balticus Moonfish highly for its distinctive visual appeal and build quality at its price point.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5164

The Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5164 is widely praised as a comfortable and useful travel tool, with its dual-time zone function described as simple yet brilliant. Owners highlight the watch's exceptional finishing, including sharp brushing and polished bevels, and appreciate the pliant composite strap. The grey-brown dial with a geosphere pattern and white gold indices filled with Super-Luminova are noted as positive features. Some owners find the detailing and finishing to be up to Patek standards, with steel polishing quality exceeding expectations. The watch is considered a great all-rounder, comfortable enough for daily wear, feeling like an extension of the arm. However, the case tends to attract scratches when new, and some owners consider integrated-bracelet-style watches like the Aquanaut a poor choice for rough handling due to the case being integral to the overall appearance. The retail price of the 5164A is noted as significantly higher than some competitors.

From video reviewers

The dual-time zone complication is a practical and valued feature. The $20,000 premium over the 5167 solely for this complication is a significant point of contention.

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