Latest acquisition: Patek Aquanaut 5065A, tritium dial (2000) !

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Techniec

Discussion Starter · 3 mo ago

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Dear fellow WIS,

It is with pride and joy that I present to you my latest acquisition: a Patek Aquanaut 5065A-001, dating back to 2000 with the tritium dial.

I was in doubt between the more recent 5167 and 5165 models (these feature more modern movements) and this baby, but the grenade style dial, indices and more vintage appearance swayed the decision in favour of the 5065.

Scope of delivery includes original boxes and paperwork, all tags etc. As the watch is currently being shipped to me all I have to show you are these pics taken by the seller, but I will post some wrist shots as soon as I have taken receipt of the Aquanaut (should be this Friday), absolutely stoked !

Thanks for looking.

Cheers,

Pieter

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03hemi

· #2 · 3 mo ago

The ol’ pineapple grenade, love it.
Congratulations!

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franco60

· #3 · 3 mo ago

Absolutely gorgeous. Congrats!

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Nokie

· #4 · 3 mo ago

Beautiful. Usually I am a bracelet person, but that strap looks great.

Enjoy.

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Earthjade

· #5 · 3 mo ago

To me that's like an ideal sports / weekend watch.
Problem is I'd be too scared to wear it.

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JMVNYC

· #6 · 3 mo ago

I want to know how much 🤷‍♂️😬

Meitner way. Ingrate. One of my favorites. And I don’t know how your wear your watches but I’ve seen one do theee in nyc in person well worn in and beaten up and it looked fabulous.

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Ptmd

· #7 · 3 mo ago

Holy hand Grenade 😮 👏

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NC_Hager626

· #8 · 3 mo ago

Very nice, and congrats. Enjoy your new Patek Aquanaut.

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HoosierATCChief

· #9 · 3 mo ago

Very nice! Enjoy your new Patek…I can tell it already makes you happy!

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Baka1969

· #10 · 3 mo ago

The 5065 was the 2nd most favorite watch I've owned. Twice. One of the very few watches I regret selling. If I had the budget I'd get one again without thought.

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WatchRich

· #11 · 3 mo ago

It's beautiful. congrats

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Kilovolt

· #12 · 3 mo ago

Congrats!

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Sonar

· #13 · 3 mo ago

amazing watch. congrats! true grail

Never understood what type of strap you get. Is it cut-to-size? No micro adjusts right? I get it that you dont buy a Patek for the practicality but I would hate the idea of having to take it off because your wrist swells after you drink, what I assume, too much champagne in the sun

Is strap length a serious issue when you are in the market for one? Or can you relative easily buy a new one nowadays?

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Techniec

Discussion Starter · #14 · 3 mo ago

Sonar said:
amazing watch. congrats! true grail

Never understood what type of strap you get. Is it cut-to-size? No micro adjusts right? I get it that you dont buy a Patek for the practicality but I would hate the idea of having to take it off because your wrist swells after you drink, what I assume, too much champagne in the sun

Is strap length a serious issue when you are in the market for one? Or can you relative easily buy a new one nowadays?

Thanks a lot !

You are correct, to the best of my knowledge, the strap is cut-to-size, without micro adjustment.
One can easily buy another strap, albeit at a cost: at EUR 650 a pop (RRP), they don't come cheap.

Cheers

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JustWatchMe925

· #15 · 3 mo ago

Wow that's a beauty! Congratulations, can't wait to see some wrist shots when you receive it!

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Techniec

Discussion Starter · #16 · 3 mo ago

JustWatchMe925 said:
Wow that's a beauty! Congratulations, can't wait to see some wrist shots when you receive it!

Thanks ! Will post some shots as soon as I have received it !

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WIS_Chronomaster

· #17 · 3 mo ago

Classy Patek.

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Jonathan T

· #18 · 3 mo ago

A big congrats!

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LtdSkilz

· #19 · 3 mo ago

You can wear that one anywhere, or everywhere. Very, very nice.

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Jet Jetski

· #20 · 3 mo ago

Wear it in good health, it is a cracker!

Once you get that strap sized, I am sure it will wear like a bracelet - I wore, and wear, my old Tag 6000 on a bracelet forever and never had to faff about the micro-adjusts.

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