narikaa Posted July 16, 2008 Report Posted July 16, 2008 Its roots of course lie in the Nautilus (1976) .
gran Posted July 16, 2008 Report Posted July 16, 2008 Its roots of course lie in the Nautilus (1976) . Good point...brings it closer to the 80s and an important piece of info
wolff Posted July 16, 2008 Report Posted July 16, 2008 Brilliant review. Made me push the button. Reg is off to Thailand and he'll be bringing me one of these beauties back. It'll join my MBK Nautilus. edited to delete original thread and pictures.
wolff Posted July 17, 2008 Report Posted July 17, 2008 What's the possiblity of polishing that eta and putting some engravings? quote name='LordRasta' date='Jun 17 2008, 05:16 PM' post='470751'] Outstanding watch and an outstanding review. I've been eyeing this watch for quite sometime as a nice "weekend" watch.
abat Posted July 19, 2008 Report Posted July 19, 2008 I just had to re-read this review as mine should be on my wrist in the nearish future
abat Posted August 15, 2008 Report Posted August 15, 2008 I just had to re-read this review as mine should be on my wrist in the nearish future It's here! This review made me buy this watch
webvan Posted November 13, 2008 Report Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) A deserved "bump" for a great review and a great watch. Just got a hold of an MBK Nautilus, after dreaming of owning the "real thing" for 10+ years, well it's nice but I'm a tad disappointed, not a big fan of the wristband mostly, its look and also because I'm between links so can't adjust properly, it's either a tad too tight or a tad too loose, no fine tuning like on a Rolex. Imagine paying €17k and finding out you can't adjust it properly, ouch ! So anyway, the Aquanaut wouldn't have that problem and it does look more modern for some reason. There is a new Aquanaut rep that looks really nice on another forum by a dealer called Time4Direct with an Asian movement and a hard to beat price of $129, but it's more like the 5167A and they got the date window wrong again ! Edited November 13, 2008 by webvan
tobico Posted December 9, 2008 Report Posted December 9, 2008 I got the Time4Direct with an Asian movement and i am impressed by how comfortable the watch is. however, i am trying hard to compare the difference between thsi one and my previous MBW Nauty and Time4Direct version seems to be lack of the "shiny" quality. It never reflects the light to my guests eyes. Do you feel the same?
Deltax Posted December 9, 2008 Report Posted December 9, 2008 Love it, very nice watch and good review
webvan Posted December 9, 2008 Report Posted December 9, 2008 Love it, very nice watch and good review Only have the T4Direct so I wouldn't know, can you try taking pictures ? Did you take the T4Direct it in brown ? I think the MBW is brown only?
FasTTaP Posted December 23, 2008 Report Posted December 23, 2008 Pretty cool review... Could have make me pull the trigger if I have'nt already had a Nautilus...
cheswick Posted December 23, 2008 Report Posted December 23, 2008 I've got a friend heading to Thailand shortly. Does anyone have an idea what he should pay for one of these at MBK?
webvan Posted December 23, 2008 Report Posted December 23, 2008 By coincidence, same here, BTW where is MBW (Mary's Best Watch) located exactly ?
cheswick Posted December 27, 2008 Report Posted December 27, 2008 Or maybe even just what Reg is selling this for?
tobico Posted January 24, 2009 Report Posted January 24, 2009 I have finally get both aqunaut versions from MBK and the cheaper versionn (when wrong date font). I although i was told they both are very similar, but when you compare them side by side. They are TOTALLY different. 1) MBK quality is far superior than the cheaper version: it appears shinnier or better finishing. 2) MBK aquanaut is relatively smaller (looks more like a 38mm watch). 3) the rubber quality are the same on both watch. I will see if i can update more photos when i am free time. This is my 4th PP watch (MBK Nauty, China Moonphase Nauty, 2 Aquanauts) and for those who enjoy PP, thats shine together!
webvan Posted January 24, 2009 Report Posted January 24, 2009 Looking forward to the pics, your other Aquanaut is the one from PWC/T4D? Sadly I never received the black dial and black straps T4D sent me after I broke the strap on my blue model and decided to switch it to black. Why do you call them "Nauty" ?
tobico Posted January 24, 2009 Report Posted January 24, 2009 My other Aquanaut is the one from PWC/T4D, all i can say is the rubber is very similar in its quality, so does the buckle. However, the PWC model does not have the correct buckle and its a bit wider. However, I do like the PWC size as its more like a 40mm watch. (im getting used to wearing big watches)
webvan Posted January 24, 2009 Report Posted January 24, 2009 Yes I see what you mean, I saw a secondhand gen yesterday and it seemed tiny, actually it looked even smaller than 38mm.
jeff g Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 My Aquanaut is CN 5167, not MBK 5165. The case size is 41mm/42mm w crown. For me, the perfect size. MOST Comfortable watch I own. Second most comfortable???PP Nautilus w/ss bracelet.
webvan Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 My problem with the MBW Nautilus with SS is that I can't adjust properly to my wrist, either too loose or too tight! Anyway back to the Aquanaut, is the CN 5167 the PWC model? If not where did you get it?
jeff g Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 Here is the face shot of my 5167 CN Aquanaut - 40mm (42mm) x 10mm The dial and indices and numbers are spot on to the gen. The date window is located WAYYY too far left compared to gen...but I do not care. This watch in comparison to the 5165 is larger by more than just a few mm. It wears totally different IMO. Same rubber strap and deployment as gen 5165/67. Personally I like the increased case size compared to the 36/38mm 5165. As I have mentioned in quite a few other threads concerning this watch, I sincerly feel as though this 5167 is THE MOST COMFORTABLE watch to wear. Often time, I don't even notice I am wearing it. I purchased this watch for 120.00, from a collector over at RG...without a doubt the best deal ever. The current MBK 5165 is for sale thru dealers like Narikka for 540.00!!! quite a difference in cost. My CN model is asian 21j, and looses about 30 seconds per day. Were any of our dealers to offer the 2008/09 5167 (40mm) with eta or eta clone, I would buy it in a minute and send it off to The Zigmeister post haste. Originally I did not like this Genta design all that much, but after seeing reviews like Corgi's and others here, when the 40mm 5167 came available I snapped it up. As stated, it is my favorite daily beater, because now I can still wear a classic PP sport look without sacraficing my MBK Nautilus (best rep EVER) to daily abuse.
webvan Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 (edited) Reading this I infer that The Zigmeister doesn't work on 21J's ? You coudl try adjusting it yourself there is a topic on how to do that here. RG=Repgeek ? Any reason to think it's not the same version as the one sold by Robert (T4D/PWC) ? The blue one I briefly had certainly felt comfortable, too bad I broke the strap (the little "teeth" actually) while putting it back (I bought it second hand from a smoker and had washed the band to try to get rid of the stench...). Edited January 25, 2009 by webvan
jeff g Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 I am quite sure that The Zigmeister works on Asian 21j movements, I just can'r justify spending an additional 150.00/200.00 for this particular watch. Perhaps when I can get a quality eta movement.
webvan Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 Ok, I get it now, you might want to check out the How To Adjust Your Rep's Timing & Beat, without complicated or expensive equipment.. Still intrigued on the source of yours ? ;-)
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