Patek Philippe 5164 Aquanaut - Is It Really Worth $20k Extra??

[@MrKURODA77]

Got mine at retail two weeks ago… I am totally in love with this great piece. Easily my favorite aquanaut. I think the new ones are too big…. The 5164a is perfect

[@robertschmidt9584]

Great review of the Aquanaut Travel Time. Also congrats on nearing 25k subscribers. You’ll be back where you deserve to be, as it took some balls to go out on your own!

[@whitepony101]

Well Eric, the explanation of the irony of this watch is in the sound of the name... "Aqua... NOT" lol

[@WatchEric]

hahahahahaha. Hilarious

[@georgeallen1867]

Good one!!

[@JiTamp]

Lol

[@danicus97]

Great watch. Prefer the model in Rose Gold over this one. Brown dial on it looks stunning !!

[@WatchEric]

I totally agree!

[@gokulswami]

Great video Eric as usual, love the channel man. I own the 5164R travel time and lucky enough to get one in March earlier this year at list price. It is without a doubt a lot nicer than the stainless steel version and is my most favourite watch in my collection. Don’t forget it is also much rarer in rose gold than stainless steel and has a lot more potential still to rise in value within the pre-owned market. I feel the stainless steel model has peaked in price pretty much in the pre-owned market

[@TheChizzletube]

Killed it again. Keep em coming mate

[@aymaanreza4152]

Love your vids man Your the one who made me a watch guy Hope you hit 100k fast 🖤🖤🖤

[@darellhunter2205]

I'm not paying $20K EXTRA for anything!! Lol.. I absolutely love this watch though. Great content as always Eric 👍🏾

[@WatchEric]

Thank you!!

[@456fe]

Am not paying $20K for anything

[@Nassman8]

At long last been waiting on this for a while!

[@martinpetricek8234]

Great review like always 👍🏼 I was able to get one for retail 2 years ago and I absolutely love it.

[@leoro7754]

I purchased a 5164r about two years ago for under list. It’s the best watch I’ve owned sports dress comfortability aesthetic dial everything. Out of everything 15305or meteorite gmt 5070s 3940j etc and this is what I wear use and love most. There’s a specialness to the rose I love, but steel is great worth every penny at the new retail and the only watch I’d pay a premium for and I’ve never paid over list for a modern production watch. It’s truly perfect. Thanks for the video! Please do the meteorite gmt next!!!

[@robertsbeadle6743]

Love this watch, It will be my celebratory gift to myself someday

[@is1dre]

Thanks Eric. Wearing my 5164 right now. It is super comfortable and great for daily wear. It definitely is more substantial than a 5167, which I ended up selling. But the date wheel on the 5164 looks cool but is so hard to read compared to the date window on the 5167. The 5167 is a bargain, considering it has the identical movement to a 5711 Nautilus but costs half as much. But it is probably a bit too small and delicate looking for some people.

[@chrish3540]

Get a 5968a

[@WatchEric]

Couldn't agree more!

[@a.k722]

Would love to see a vid of you and John Mayer discussing Pateks and Rolexes!

[@胡霜-v4i]

Great video! Almost 25k subscribers! Aquanaut is a watch that if you see someone wear one, you know he must has some other nice pieces. But i personally won’t pay that much extra on it. It’s like you want a Pepsi, but you cannot get it, so you buy a Explorer 2 instead. If you can choose from Nautilus or Aquanaut, you know which one you will choose.

[@xxxxare]

In my opinion one should always go for what you really want and not make compromises. Compared to the Nautilus the advantages of a 5164 to me are the clasp (except 5740), the easy to use complication, and that it is just not as recognizable on your wrist in public. And some people might just prefer the Exp 2 over a Pepsi for their reasons, too. I fully agree that you should never get a watch for the reason that you could not get the one you actually wanted in the first place. In terms of availability I am not sure these days if it would be so much easier to get a 5164 than any Nautilus model (at retail).

[@joeawo3970]

ERIC, I enjoy all your videos. They are Very Miami.... Even though I am a great fan of PP.. I have a 3940J, 5035R, and a 5196R.( I Know, none of them are the VERY HOT WATCH). I don't pay EXTRA. The $20,000.00 over price I would spend on another amazing over looked PP. I travel extensively, so I started to look into the dual time function watch. I looked at the 5164 for the Dual Time. After many weeks of research and looking at Auction Records I pass on the 5164 (due to the over priced) and purchased last week a A Lange-Soehne Saxonia-dual-time. BTW I used the excuse of getting married to purchased the last watch. Truth is I am running out of excuses (birthday, New Year, Anniversary, Birth of a child now marriage) to buy a new watch... Enjoy your channel keep it up. Love to see one of US doing well....Giuseppe

[@zaza321]

That little thickness on the case plus the elongated buttons on the side give it an extra flare to it. In fact, it gives it a retro look from the 60's feel to it, something like a Hamilton. Eric, you are correct, that price is probably the only con close to $60,000.00 WOW !!. Thanks for the review.

[@WatchEric]

Thanks for watching!

[@George-rg5it]

Great review as always. Your videos are getting better and better. Congrats !

[@wpc6608]

Eric I have this watch in the Brown dial and strap and rose gold. I love it. I agree with you that this is a proper nautilus.

[@joonkang9491]

Favorite watch channel. Followed your videos since CRM. Keep up the good work!!

[@borjastick]

I like Eric and his videos because he knows his stuff, gets right to the point and doesn't splash his ego all over the place by use of intros and loud music and graphics. As for this watch, yeah ok, when I win the lotto.

[@TimG--]

Really well done. Big fan of the 5464!!! Nice video Mate !!

[@sypen1]

One of my favorites in my collection

[@YS-oo8ii]

Same here. John Mayer said this is the watch you wear and it symbolizes you got some other pieces at home but this is the one you are wearing

[@yourydavydov5680]

Thank you buddy!! Amazing review 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Watch.hector]

Aquí andamos hermano! Éxito!

[@WatchEric]

gracias

[@richieb6998]

The prices are even crazier now. However I’ve concluded this is the perfect one watch collection!

[@xxxxare]

3:07: not sure if I understand correctly what you are saying about the indicators "Local" and "Home". Aren't they supposed to be indicating whether it is night or day in the respective time zones?

[@williamumbach592]

You are correct.

[@jesse8633]

How do you guys usually get the straps cut? Did you go to a watchmaker for it or did you do it yourself?

[@andicalin4679]

Usually the hundred meter or above water rating means you can easily swim with it but i wouldn't risk it either. Keep up the good work.

[@WatchEric]

Very true!

[@ShizAudi]

My favorite Patek....but the dealer told me 7-8 year waiting time on this one 😓

[@wadsworth2351]

Short answer: YES.

[@watchreviews4k]

Interesting content. Regards.

[@thomaswilliams4546]

Nice review again Eric!!

[@WatchEric]

Thanks again!

[@gonzalorojo6815]

Awesome video dude, got a chance to pick it up at retail and gonna pull the trigger on it

[@Youngesey]

Damn, you must be the luckiest person. Cause i ain't PAYING 20K EXTRA for an Aquanaut 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@gonzalorojo6815]

@@Youngesey just got it actually, awesome watch

[@jfell567]

How about the 5168G ? 42m white gold anniversary blue face and band.

[@lyndonearlington5986]

Thanks for explaining this awesome 👏🏽 watch. Is this one in white gold?

[@Tb76287]

Eric .... once again bullseye 🙌

[@WatchEric]

Thank you!!

[@arunjeyarajah1128]

Hey Eric, loving the channel....you said PP don’t make beefy watches, what’s your view on the 5905P, I’m weighing up that and the 5205G. Do you think the 5905P is too big especially for PP?

[@starcode89]

The 5164 is the best Patek sports watch. The travel time feature is so intuitive, it makes this the best GMT on the market. Rubber strap is very comfortable and under the radar for traveling. And, yes, you can swim with it! The date subdial texture is a miniature version of the main dial, so you get a dial within a dial effect. Much more interesting and pleasing to look at than the standard 5167. And compared to the 5711 and Rolex sports models, it’s not a chunk of metal on your wrist that can attract the wrong kind of attention. The 5164 just right - the Goldilocks of steel sports watches.

[@maoanz]

Do you think the date is legible? This bother me much, because the date function is quite important for me. That's the main reason that I will still prefer 5167. But the design of 5164 is absolutely better. If they could change the date to number, that would be great.😊

[@denzelequalizer2460]

I have this one in orange color from Amsterdam Holland... Good watch with good aftersales services, it was available a used one, so i bought it because of the easy functions and because of the criminals, most criminals dont look voor a orange strap sports watch... Better than a divers AP watch... Love for ya content... Ps. Its waterresistant from the outside and the inside... Swimming proof but i have no diving experience with it.. bless you brother

[@TheTarekinho]

Hublot GMT watch has the same button feature, has one of the best rubber strap in the market as well… Of course not the same class but still nice !

[@rafanardyy]

Great video as always, Eric. Are these sunglasses new? Would you mind of sharing the model? Thanks.

[@ttaylans]

Would love to listen your comments on the normal Aquanaut vs. the khaki green one. Yes it is precious metal but 20k extra considering the resale value, design, etc. Would you pay that?

[@jockdodson9093]

Eric, love your posts! Are you going to do more celebrity watch collection reviews? Great to see those! Especially for a new guy to the Game. Cheers,

[@dredatruth90]

Love this watch good video Eric been a fan 🔥🔥🔥🙏🏽

[@brentmcintosh9249]

Man you get your hands on all the good models 👍

[@scottt.4596]

Great review! Thanks

[@astrostl]

The indicators are AM/PM, not which hand is which. The skeleton hand is always local. Nice vid, great watch!

[@jameshlife]

Eric keep up the great work . awesome watch absolutely love it .

[@garysmith1477]

Eric, I’ve swam in my Nautilus and Aquanauts. Pressure test once a year just to be safe.

[@WatchEric]

Safety First!

[@raziel5280]

With orange strap to see it from the other side of the beach. No joke, I really like the orange strap 🤤

[@SuperAJ360]

this is the watch worn by Paul McCartney nowadays, amazing Patek indeed!!

[@chmm.wien2412]

I habe the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167R-001 brown rubber and the 5164 is great watch to. Thank's

[@vazquezfamily5586]

Love this watch! Please do a review on the 5980 next!

[@slamdozerkachna4584]

Hi did 2 times, LOL

[@Hellspawn256]

That's what bums me out about the Aquanaut or AP Royal Oak - sporty-type watches with crap for water resist. Especially living near the water you'd ideally like a watch that can handle in multiple environments. I do like the 5164 though.

[@christopherma1718]

What sunglasses you wearing here? Looks sick

[@amomand5556]

Also if I were spending 60k I’d buy a platinum day date!! What do you think Eric?

[@rafaelreyes9474]

I’ll rather have the platinum Rolex

[@BltchErica]

What's the point if water goes inside when you press the buttons? Nobody would take it underwater if that's the case. What a shame.

[@martinboulden3540]

Great watch and fabulous video. But buy the 5168G !

[@TheLambo123254]

Great watch - I like both the 5167 and 5164 - if I had to pick, i'd be the 5167 because its slimmer :)

[@rayleeaustralia]

I've always been intrigued to find out why so many people would bagged Rolex that they're selling above Retail in the grey market and that they can never get them at AD. Seldom have I hear the same for AP

[@TexasLeatherInterior]

I own the 5164, my only problem is I don’t want to wear any other of my Rolex watches or Ap lastly, I don’t know where you’re buying a 5164 for 60 K

[@emersonc2136]

The 5167 looking cleaner and simpler does look better for me. It’s an FU piece that tells everyone that you don’t mind paying top $ for it despite it being so simple looking. You don’t care what others think and that the most basic looking watch in your collection is a Patek.

[@gusseisern1151]

Eric ! You are the man

[@aaronmj9455]

Just like the clasp your review was seamless! The dial is smart and the strap looks cool. But is it wow I must have one.....No. I would much rather order a 5205G from a Patek AD and then I would probably pick the Nautilus over the Aquanaut for the next wish list purchase. Look forward to your next review as always.😁

[@robmccall5017]

Has he even mentioned the „Name“ of that Model „TRAVELTIME“ once ? 😅 Got mine a Year ago and prefer it over a Nautilus any time!

[@japd7897]

I agree with you Eric, the PP Aquanaut 5167 is for hippies 😉.

[@llamamanism]

I would have liked to have seen the movement through the case back and a demonstration of the GMT function but I know all your recent videos are just you wearing the watch. You say it’s a bit thicker so it’s bigger and I’d agree because it’s obvious. Please can we have a little more content

[@cryptofreedom2226]

By 2022 you’ll have 1 million subscribers 🙏🙏💪🏻

[@chrish3540]

Eric, 5968A or this?

[@WatchEric]

Whoa. 5968!

[@chrish3540]

@@WatchEric Eric i got both! 5164 coming next week! so happy.

[@JiTamp]

Great video as always. Cheers...

[@mikefry5704]

Nice vlog great watch enjoy

[@Beef65320]

Confused. It is more bigger or more beefier? Love your videos by the way.

[@guitar911rock]

Should do side by side with the entry mdoel

[@WatchEric]

True!

[@octavious8ace267]

Exactly on point as always. I thought my “Holy Grail” was the 5711 but had the exact “Entry Level” reservations to the 5712. Very recently I was fortunate enough to be able to try all the current Patek’s and it pained me to inform the sales clerk that I was very disappointed with both. They both felt light and flimsy (terrible for even thinking that I know) however I quickly skipped onto both the 5168 and 5968. These 2 both felt superior to me. I was and still am caught between the weight of the White Gold of the 5168 and the complication of the 5968. I was struggling to get my head around paying nearly £5000 more for a stainless model. I was so confused I went on an utter tangent a bought a 5524 in panic. Any help would be much appreciated 😂👍🏽

[@ssjtrunks]

Should I cop the 2018 GMT Master II two tone root beer or wait until whenever they update it next? Perhaps they’ll make it 41mm?

[@andicalin4679]

My opinion is to pull the trigger if you like it. It's gonna be a long time until they update it and 41 mm is actually 0.5 mm bigger.

[@euankininmonth17]

Buy it

[@impexRQ]

You are commenting on a Patek Philippe review with a pocket money Rolex? 🤣🤣 hilarious

[@Watchlover371]

I own one and it’s my fav watch - absolute stunner in the flesh!!

[@WatchEric]

Wait. The rootbeer is always there.

[@stevestojan]

Like i mentioned in a reply to another comment, YES, it’s “worth it.” Why? Because people are paying it. Retail price means absolutely NOTHING. It’s all about supply and demand. People are paying the price, so it’s worth it to those folks. Just because I personally wouldn’t pay it, because I have a large wrist and it would look small (my best fitting watch is a DSSD if that gives you an idea), doesn’t mean its not “worth it.” Eric, once again, a fantastic video. Production quality is second to none.

[@davidalmog1318]

Great review. The executives stashing the loot down in Panama are now rushing to buy this watch....hence, the price. When you wear this watch everyone knows that your Rolex Daytona SS is already in your possession..... One more thing, there is no such thing as " more bigger". You just say bigger or larger. Well done Hombre

[@WatchEric]

Lol thanks

[@octavious8ace267]

Pulling people on their grammar. Ouch 😂😂😂

[@j.c.3598]

I love it. A little bit more bigger. That's exactly what I would describe it as!! I love mine.

[@alinavid1581]

hi Eric, great video as always.please do a review on vacheron.

[@cristianandresgonzalez7841]

Best sports model after the nautilus, I even like it more than the 5968.

[@XFXBoard]

love your glasses, which are them?

[@walkerb1734]

I own the 5164 and love it. Simply a great watch. But I paid $36,000 for it several years ago. At $60k+????....no thank you.

[@thomasg.109]

I would never pay above retail for this watch, nice, many other brands to select at a much lower price. You should have multiple straps at that price, rubber and leather.

[@shearonj58]

Awesome looking watch, just wish they made a better looking strap rather than that tire tread looking one. Great review though!

[@amomand5556]

It’s a great watch because it’s a Patek and I’d appreciate this on someone else’s wrist but not mine!! I’d buy a RG Offshore any day instead of this!! As you’d say “ more bang for your buck “

[@Ballsyone]

Whatcha talking about Eric? The GMT function EASIER than a Rolex GMT? WHA!? The Rolex doesn't require ANY INPUT to utilize the GMT function. It's ALWAYS ON DISPLAYING GMT TIME OR YOUR SECIND TIME ZONE OF CHOICE. But still a good video. 😊

[@WatchEric]

Setting the second time zone hand. "second timezone hand" is easier. That is what I said not the overall GMT function. Obviously spinning a bezel is easier lol.

[@Ballsyone]

@@WatchEric 😊😊👍👍👍

[@mihaanor515]

They say you never own Pattek you only take care for the next generations,i love watches i never owned a Pattek hopefully one day

[@michaeld4137]

No watch that comes with a rubber strap should cost 60K. Any watch that costs more than 5K should include 3 different straps leather, rubber, metal. All three should be included with every single purchase. There are only a couple brands that do this in the entire industry.

[@greghassen4726]

Agreed

[@MsStevechan]

impossible to get this watch at AD at all even now, insane!!!!!!

[@DS-vx3wf]

we have similar taste.... never liked the "basic" aquanaut. If I have to more nitpicky, I don't like numbers on a any dial. Stick Markers only, but I can tolerate Aquanaut Chrono.

[@Thomgxx100]

No rubber was harmed during the making of this video !

[@WatchEric]

LOLOLOLOL

[@DR-86]

Eric drop some videos about Zenith

[@williamumbach592]

It IS easier to set the second time zone than on a Skydweller or GMT because they put two giant buttons on the case. The beauty of the Skydweller is that it has NO external buttons or pushers (ring command bezel & the crown) and the GMT uses only the crown. I do like the presentation of how the Aquanaut displays the second time zone (and hides it when not needed).

[@eduarddriessen2746]

Except the skydweller is not beautiful at all haha

[@Al7anon266MV]

I really prefer aqua models with these rubber strap I think if it was with other colors like maybe orange or green or red it’s just right with it I don’t like rose and stainless steel bracelets with it

[@STAng7788]

Selling point of this piece is its name on the dial

[@angeldust7777]

I never liked the 5167 but this is totally different.

[@steffydog]

Very nice.

[@Nexus.Achiles]

Why do I not like the Aquanaut and the Nautilus, like everybody else? I don't get their popularity.

[@decoculaeselmariachi]

I think I would have to try it on my wrist to understand the magic...not a big fan of the design...and thinking what watches I could buy for that money from other brands...