Aquanaut and Nautilus

[Watcha]

It's a long time debate between these two.

Tradition, history aside which one will you go for?

Aquanaut 5167
- looks more sporty
- good for dress watch
- rubber strap. Anti-patek?

Nautilus 5711
- more dressy
- looks much smaller
- classic design

5167 looks bigger than pictures
5711 looks smaller than pictures IMO

[toffeesthings]

Hehe, my choice is clear (as seen in my sig)...
The PP Aquanaut:
Advantages:
1. Aestheically more appealing (arabic numerals vs baton numerals)
2. Cheaper price point (same movement as Nautilus but about 10k cheaper)
3. Youthful appeal (less stoic compared to the regal Nautilus)
4. Versatile (doubles up better as a sports and dress watch, bracelet and strap options)

One might argue that the Nautilus is more iconic but with the right marketing and time, the Aquanaut should gain momentum...
...now, if only it was 2mm bigger...

[Dfive]

It's a long time debate between these two.

Tradition, history aside which one will you go for?

Aquanaut 5167
- looks more sporty
- good for dress watch
- rubber strap. Anti-patek?

Nautilus 5711
- more dressy
- looks much smaller
- classic design

5167 looks bigger than pictures
5711 looks smaller than pictures IMO

I can't afford either so no debate for me.... lol

[Mille]

I will go for other brand.

Both watches look awkward

[DoubleK]

Yes... Aqua is the choice...!!!

[vaism]

Mille, i have to second that. Somehow after observing PP designs for a few years.. i still have yet to 'fall in love' with them. But there was a time too when i felt Rolexes didn't look good. haha so i guess its a matter of a yet-to-come acquired taste!

[yeskei]

Looked at a Aquanaut and a Nautilus last month. Finally went for the Nautilus

[1000g]

I'm with the aquanuat.

Had the 5167, 5711 and 5712. Both the nautilus has left me. Never cross my mind to let go the 5167......yet.

[satch]

Had the chance to try on a few variants of the aquanaut and nautilus at a boutique recently. Then tried the calatrava 5196 and 5127 and that's where I made up my mind. If there's one pp I'm getting it's the calatrava as I feel that it is the most iconic piece from PP. Nautilus is genta-designed (aquanut is not officially mentioned as genta-designed but rumoured to be), so the styling naturally shares some commonalities with royal oak. I don't mean to digress from the main topic...what I'm saying is that if i were to just choose one watch from each brand I would get the royal oak 15202 or 15400 from AP and calatrava 5196 or 5127 from PP.

[ngokyc]

Aqua is always one of my favorites..

[ianny]

Nautilus is more versatile

[Jlim1968]

Nautilus is more versatile

Without a doubt. If you have to own one and only Patek - the Aquanaut Chronograph in SS is the iconic PP sports watch to own.

[luzman]

Hi all,

I have contacts to get PP watch...currently I have one Nautilus 5711/01 on reserve in Switzerland..will collect it in Jan. Call me at 98195623 if anyone is interested in this as well as other watches..

[khimwoon]

If i'm to get a PP... I guess it will be the nautilus in blue dial... classic... but if taken into consideration the movement, material and cost... the aquanaut will the tough fight...

[VintageAmmoStraps]

Nautilus is my choice