[Patek Philippe] A thorough comparison of three generations of the Aquanaut!

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.

❹【Bracelet】

Tropical Band Groove

Reference 5065	Deep groove
Reference 5167	Shallow groove

The "Ref. 5167" has a shallower dial engraving, and the grooves on the tropical band are also shallower.

Bracelet Design

Reference 5065	Mirror finish
Reference 5167	Satin finish

In contrast to the Ref. 5065, which has a mirror finish that gives it sharp edges and a rugged impression, the Ref. 5167 has a satin finish on the center of the three-row bracelet, giving it an overall rounded, softer impression, making it even more elegant.

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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.