Get the Rolex and a master GMT for the price of the Aquanaut.

A lot of comments to the effect of "For the money", or "bang for the buck". Lets be honest people, none of these watches would make it onto your wrist if price was the main consideration or fiscal prudence was your primary concern. In fact, who cares about power reserve or seconds hacking, etc. The reality is, you are buying a gold piece of art that happens to tell you the time and what the date is, which one would you like on your wrist? That display case back on the PP does it for me.

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Solid points made there Bob. Long as the owner actually *loves* the watch they purchased it's all that truly matters. Thanks for watching and sharing you thoughts! - WatchBox Team

I have the Rolex. The PP looks awesome. But I have to say the oyster flex is without a shadow of a doubt the comfiest watch I have ever worn. You actually forget you are wearing it. As for the colour match no picture will ever do it justice. It looks incredible in person.

@ZCT808

5 жыл бұрын

And now Rolex have added a glidelock clasp to the watch. And a 42mm white gold version. What's not to like?

@luibird716

5 жыл бұрын

@@ZCT808 agree....love the new size and the glidelock. However, the color combination of rose gold and black is just too good......

Rolex looks so much better, in my opinion this the best looking rolex.

Everyone goes for the Rolex. I had to steel, blue dial YM, traded that and an Omega Sea-Master for a Daytona last year. The Yacht-Master was fine, but I never could figure if it wanted to be a dress watch or a sport. I just called it a casual watch. It was nice, not as nice as the Daytona. I would go for the Aquanaut, steel, on the bracelet. It's Patek. It will hold value as well as any Rolex sport.

@andyreiter6253

5 жыл бұрын

coulnt agree more ... these type of watches you wanan get in steel.. say sub no date or aqua steel on a rubber ... tell us more about the yacht master experience ... was it dressier than the submariner ? at least what you think if u didnt have a sub

Having tried them both on, the Rolex in this one...and I’m not a Rolex guy but that watch has a beautiful balance and style

I do enjoy both but would prefer the Rolex given the price delta and the, as noted, durability of the sports watch movement.

I put an Everest on my Sub, looks great and very comfortable. I think the Rubber B and Everest straps are every bit as good as the oyster flex. It's like having 2 watches in one, when you can go back and forth between metal and rubber.

@sidewinderxx

3 жыл бұрын

as good as oysterflex? are you being serious or just guessing? have you tried the oysterflex on?

@lafireteamplx3400

2 жыл бұрын

@@sidewinderxx you're wearing rubber with beautiful pieces, doesn't make sense to me

Even if rolex has 48 h power reserve (caliber 3135), for me it's better.

not a fan of square-shape dials. it strikes me as iPhony. The matte bezel on the YM is just superb.

ooh nice pairing... both very good. If I have to chose one, umm, this is a toughy... I'm going Rolex.

I've got the 40 mm Rolex YM...just love it. They way that coppery red everose gold flashes behind that black bezel.....just beautiful. I must say I'bver never seen the Patek Aquanaut in the metal tho for a real comparison.

Yachtmaster hands down. Also I was very surprised to hear that PP doesn't have instant date jump. My Stowa Marine chronometer (COSC ETA 2824-2) has that, not to mention hacking and matching accuracy when properly adjusted. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying my Stowa is a better watch, it isn't, but I believe PP should up their game in this department given the respect they have and the money they are charging. Just my 2 cents.

@rdesigninc5756

5 жыл бұрын

For the instant date jump, it may depend on exactly when the watch Tim is showcasing was manufactured as my December 2018 Aquanaut definitely has the instant date jump. For the non-hacking seconds, if I unscrew the crown and don't let go, the second hand does actually stop so I guess it can be considered "twin release" hacking. Also, non-hacking seconds is one way to tell if the watch is a fake or not as most counterfeits, even with display casebacks, will have a second hand that hacks - so right away you'll know something is wrong.

@jannovotny9630

5 жыл бұрын

@@rdesigninc5756 Thank you for the input, I didn't know about date and the 'hacking' I thought was possible only on a few watches but good to know aqaunaut is one of those. Good point about the counterfeits as well. Cheers

YachtMaster. All day.

Looking at this piece (the Rolex) you are the first review I always look for on any pieces. Just love your style buddy!!

If money is not the issue why choose I take both of them lol ..... but of course I go for the Rolex.

Yachtmaster for me.

Tim's reviews are very good to listen to and visually for getting a good, long look at the pieces.

I like the look of the Yachtmaster more.

Honestly, I think the Rolex looks a lot better. Just my opinions.

Yachtmaster 37 every time for me!

Rolex killed it design, price and movement. Love my YM 116622 blue dial.

I prefer the Rolex, and of course if you buy the newly updated version of this watch you now have a choice of a 42mm white gold version, 37 or 40mm rose gold version. And on top of that, the clasp now has the universally loved glidelock clasp giving considerable adjustment completely lacking on the Patek. The display back is all well and good, but in reality it is less comfortable against the skin than metal, as metal (being a better conductor) matches your body temperature better. I also believe that the Patek will very easily pick up scratches on the non-bezel, which will be very upsetting, whereas that ceramic bezel will stand up much better on the Rolex. And with the difference in price you could buy your wife a Rolex, and take her on a luxury vacation with the money you saved. Finally, no hacking or instant date change on the Patek? WTF? Patek may impress the watch snobs and keyboard jockeys who will probably never own either a Patek or Rolex, but honestly, it's the clear loser in the versus.

@user-cr9lm6by6e

2 жыл бұрын

Also the 40 mm has the updated mechanics giving 70 power reserve. Easy choice for me

I got the phone call I’ve been waiting for. And got my yacht master 42mm 2023🎉

Aquanaut won this battle before it even started.. completely different category of watches (and I do like the Yachtmaster 🛥)

I have 40mm ever rose. 37mm ever rose has the the better movement. PP is beautiful but not 10k more beautiful.

What makes the Aquanaut great is that due to its slim case (less than 9mm) and simple design it can also double as a dress watch.

Rolex all day 🏆😍

the patek is less nouveau riche but the Rolex is very well made and their warranty apparently veery good

The Patek in looks and design but for everything else which is more bang for me is the Yacht master.

Rolex most def... but the Aquanaut my dream watch"saving for this one"

I've always loved the Rolex Yacht master with the oysterflex bracelet but I now have a new favourite watch in the Patek Philippe Aquanaut. Thats what my money would be on.

All these Rolex simps are just people who can't afford or get an Aquanaut.

The Rolex is too sporty for being rose gold, the 5167R has the best of both worlds, elegant and reasonably sporty, has to be the Patek...

@latinace1981

5 жыл бұрын

Yacht master looks way better and more expensive

Rolex

You forgot the water resistance which is absurd on the patek

Both are great watches

how do you know that there is a small amount of platinum in Rolex Everose gold ? couldn't find any credible source says that

They would be a MIRACLE TIM

The rolex rocks....70hr power reverve and better movement, more gold, ceramic bezel ....i will take the rolex

@andyreiter6253

5 жыл бұрын

derek j it’s not 70 hr power reserve it’s 90!!!

@John-oz1do

5 жыл бұрын

@@andyreiter6253 wah...i stand corrected . even better

@andyreiter6253

5 жыл бұрын

@@John-oz1do hehe no man i was being sarcstic its a regular 3135 .. the one you have in the submariner or explorer or oyster perpertuals ... its 48 hours ..if you want the new calibre that would have to be the 40 mm day date, date just 41 or 36( the new two twone ones) and the daytonas

@tynchytemper9618

5 жыл бұрын

Better movement, hahahaha........fucktard!

@John-oz1do

5 жыл бұрын

Tynchy Temper what a rude piece of foul mouthed person you are. ' fucktard' . cant even write a comment without swearing....go learn some manners ...

I want to get the aquanaut. It is more elegant and beautiful than rolex.

If you can afford get the 5167r

The Aquanaut is nice, but I prefer the Yacht master

Put the Rolex dial and movement in the Patek case and strap and you get best of both worlds

I like the look of the Patek, but the Rolex is a better watch. If I had to sped my own money it would have to be the Rolex.

I would go for the Patek for the movment!

@ZCT808

5 жыл бұрын

You mean the movement that doesn't have an instant date change nor hacking, like so many watches that cost 80% less?

definitely rolex! more precise, secure, looking better! it's my choice (for the future, maybe)

@howdog8391

5 жыл бұрын

The aquanut is still really precise and secure. I haven't had any problems with it so far.

I don't like the dial on the Patek.... prefer a smooth dial!

yachtmaster all the way!

Rolex on this morning one.

I like Patel Phillip most,🥇👍

@derektan4164

2 жыл бұрын

Wrong spelling 🫣

Always Rolex for me.

Didn’t realise the Aquanaut doesn’t have a hacking function. Surprising! ...but I’d still have it

@tynchytemper9618

5 жыл бұрын

Patek don't use it on any models, they reckon it damages movements by suddenly halting them. I'd go for any Patek over Rolex.(but I do wish they'd hack)

Rolex always wins

Aquanaut no doubt! Easy to wear, real exclusive, not too flashy, elegant and sporty.

@ZCT808

5 жыл бұрын

Easy to wear? The strap has no adjustment system if your wrist swells? And have you ever worn a watch with a display back? It's like having a piece of glass pushed into your skin. As for exclusive, despite spending much time on airplanes in first class, club lounges, luxury hotels, I have literally never seen this Rolex Yachtmaster in the wild. It's absurd to argue that there is a need to spend ten grand finding a rarer piece, like you are constantly running into people wearing a Yachtmaster!

Personally, if I'm getting a sports watch, it needs to have some kind of timer; a bezel or chronograph

@andyreiter6253

5 жыл бұрын

SP those are just watches ... there are no sport or dress watches... the style is very subjective ... like u can’t tell me this is a sport watch for bodybuilding or running ... so I hope you can’t my point

Excellent review

I’d go with the Rolex. I know the PP is prob the “correct” answer, but I’m honestly not a big PP fan. One of the reasons for this is a bit superficial, but a factor nonetheless...I dont identify with any PP owners I’ve ever met. I’ve never met a PP owner with whom I’d want to grab a beer. Granted, I know only about 3-4 PP owners, but they are all socially awkward elitists.

@jdstarek

5 жыл бұрын

Jon Chaton I edited as many of my friends are engineers, and one not need be an engineer to be socially awkward. But the long and short is that I personally have never met a guy wearing a Aquanaut who also was wearing a decent pair of shoes...always running shoes with jeans.

@jdstarek

5 жыл бұрын

Jon Chaton True, I know Rolex has bit of a stigma in certain areas as well, but here they are generally worn by men over 40 who work in business and actually appreciate watches....not the sandard and ubiquitous salesman accessory they are in some places.

I don't get the obsession with wearing gold pieces on rubber bracelets, it doesn't appeal to me, full gold all the way

Without a doubt PP

I have owned 2 Patel’s of this style and they are uncomfortable to wear. Love the brand not the utility of the watches. Rolex is been there done that but have to say thinking will do this model of Rolex shortly. Like the thinner case of Yacht Master. Almost elegant if a Rolex can be elegant

Please wear white gloves. Beautiful Rolex

On pure Rolex videos people complain about the chunky price tag on a simple golden watch, while when it comes to Patek, who charges twice for steel version and even more for golden one for essentially a same simple watch, it's alright.

Again Tim if your income would be like 3 million a year ... I am sure u would chose the Patek as a rose gold fun watch ...

Nothing but PP Aquanaut for me!!

I like the Rolex Yacht Master better then the Patek Philippe Aquanaut. I like the Rolex big gold case and gold clasp, the Rolex dial is more legible then the Patek Philippe dial and the Rolex movable bezel makes it a true diving watch.

Patek just always looks too clean. 🤤

Rolex looks 10 times better than PP

Wudnt buy a watch without rotating bezel for practical reasons; to countdown time. Be it for an appointment or at the parking lot. Patek doesn't offer any watch at all in stable WITH a rotating bezel. PP priced higher; both retain value, Rolex is the one 4 me. Wud never buy PP or AP , the Holy Trinity of watches.

Clownmaster versus Holy Grail

To buy - 116655; for Santa to drop in my stocking - Aquanaut.

PP

If you’re counting pennies....Rolex I guess. If you strip everything out except ‘which do I want on my wrist right now’ - you’re lying if you don’t say the PP.

@ZCT808

5 жыл бұрын

First off, what an idiotic thing to say. A person 'counting pennies' is not buying a solid gold $26,000 watch! At least 98% of the population of the planet would never even dream of such a purchase. Secondly, I think the Patek is ugly. I don't like those numbers. My father in law has a Timex with a strap that looks like that. I'm not mad keen on the face. I think that flat non-bezel made of gold will scratch up like a bitch. And the only purpose of a rubber strap is for a nice comfy easy going watch, and this one doesn't have any micro adjustments. How fucking stupid. The current version of the Rolex has a glidelock now, so like 20mm of adjustability no tools. Amazing. Plus you have two size options in rose gold and a new 42mm in white gold. Finally, no bezel, no hacking, a slow roll date, and have you ever worn a watch with a display back? Not that comfortable. Oh and less accurate than the Rolex, with a warranty less than half of that of a Rolex? All for TEN GRAND MORE! You could literally buy that Rolex, another Rolex for your wife, and take a luxury vacation for less than the Patek. I can't think of any scenario where I'd want that watch. If both pieces were offered to me for free (and I can't sell), I'd pick the Rolex every time, although ideally the new white gold version. No lying whatsoever.

Aquanaut every day of the week. Simply more exclusive and subtle. And the Rolex looks too feminine.

@Michael-4

5 жыл бұрын

I think a masculine guy will have no problem with it.

I'd actually rather have the SS Aquanaut over both. Of these 2, I'd take the Rolex.

Unfair comparison .. is like a Ferrari compared to a Corvette. A steak compared to a burger .. Patek is pure class

Oysterflex IS DUMB IDEA OF ROLEX!!!!!!!!

Rolex