Patek Philippe is a long-established Swiss luxury watch brand, one of the world's three biggest watch brands. The Aquanaut, which is second only to the Nautilus in popularity, is a relatively new collection that was launched in the late 1990s. It combines a sophisticated sporty look with a noble dignity, and is always traded at a high price even in the secondary market.
This time, we will go back three generations and thoroughly compare the representative models of the Patek Philippe Aquanaut (Ref. 5060, Ref. 5065, and Ref. 5167)! If you want to buy an Aquanaut but are unsure which model to buy, or if you want to know the history of the Aquanaut, this is a must-read, so be sure to read until the end.
- ◆ Introducing the three generations of "Aquanaut"
- ◆ Spec comparison between "Ref.5060" and "Ref.5065"
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◆ Specification comparison between "Ref.5065" and "Ref.5167"
- ❶【Case】
- ❷【Movement】
- ❸ [Dial][Dial]
Dial engraving
Reference 5065 Deeply carved Reference 5167 Shallow carving The lattice-shaped engraved design known as the “waffle dial” is shallower and flatter in the “Ref. 5167,” giving it a cleaner impression.index
Reference 5065 Index edgeless, slim shape Reference 5167 Index with edge, nearly square shape The "Ref. 5065" has no border on the index and is long and narrow, while the "Ref. 5167" has a border on the index, making it slightly more square in shape.
❹【Bracelet】
Tropical Band Groove
| Reference 5065 | Deep groove |
| Reference 5167 | Shallow groove |
Bracelet Design
| Reference 5065 | Mirror finish |
| Reference 5167 | Satin finish |
summary
What did you think?
This time, we compared three generations of the Patek Philippe Aquanaut, and we hope you can see how it has evolved over the years.
Each Aquanaut has its own unique charm: the Ref. 5060 is rare due to its production period of only about one year; the Ref. 5065 is more versatile thanks to its availability in a tropical band or SS (stainless steel) bracelet; and the Ref. 5167 has a larger case size but a sleeker design thanks to changes to details that make it easier to wear.
Please come and find your favorite model.