Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167vsRolex Submariner Date
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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.
Aquanaut 5167
Submariner Date
Diameter
40.8mm
41mm
Thickness
8.1mm
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
45h
70h
highest
MSRP
$27,257
$19,450
lowest
Movement
26-330 S C
3235
Case
8 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167 for its exceptional comfort and lightness, making it a go-to daily wear. Some owners note a fragile feel to the time-setting stem and find the strap to be "pretty fragile." One owner reports a peculiar small gap between the strap and case. The dial is considered by some to be too modern and casual for a Patek Philippe, and opinions on asking prices suggest caution regarding paying over retail. Overall, owners find the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167 to be a comfortable and discreet watch, though some express concerns about its perceived delicacy and strap durability.
The Rolex Submariner Date is widely appreciated for its functional date complication and iconic cyclops lens, which some owners find essential for daily use. However, a significant portion of the community prefers the no-date Submariner for its cleaner, more symmetrical dial aesthetic and perceived historical accuracy. On balance, owners value the Submariner Date for its practicality, though its visual appeal is a point of division compared to the no-date variant.
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