Patek Philippe Aquanaut alternative?

How bout that?

Budget?

Came here to say the same thing. Closet I can think of unless you want to go down the direct homage route.

Other end of the scale and looks like you could get an extra 10% off! These look great I might bag one for myself hahahahah

I'm beginning to really fall for this Piaget Polo Date, my preference being the blue dial. I honestly can't see why anyone would buy the Aquanaut over this, other than the obvious superficial reason.

The Polo is an excellent watch, I can fully understand why are falling down that side of the fence.

It's a very beautiful & simple design that oozes style & quality. I think it'd take ten years off me were I to wear one.

Disclaimer: Doesn't take 10 years off you other than in your own delusional mind.

Formex Essence 39!

Maybe the Maen Manhattan 37 or 39? I guess a little closer to the Nautilus feel than Aquanaut though

$7000 range

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/watches/article/patek-philippe-nautilus-best-affordable-alternatives

Not bad, just that 12 o’clock date window puts me off a bit

Not a cheap watch but certainly a stunner 🤩

https://www.zenith-watches.com/de_de/product/pilot-automatic-03-4000-3620-21-i001

Yes this has the right vibes , and from a quality brand too🔥

Yes , this does give you that Aquanaut vibe! Case design is look more aggressive

Or maybe the Twelve from Christopher Ward on a black rubber strap.

Defo get a Polo s blue dial on Chrono within that budget

Great shout

I love the look of this but I just can’t get past IWC pricing at the moment.

This is almost the perfect choice, excellent watch CW probably the best micro brand at the moment too, just wish it had numerals on the dial , as none of my watches do at the moment

I bought 2 of these .. Maen is awesome.

Fair enough. Check IWC, Longines or Bell&Ross, their watches almost only have numerals. And some of the models have integrated rubber straps.

The Time Teller just did a review of this on YouTube. Looked nice. Bilic Leklu. https://www.bilicwatchco.com/product-page/leklu

Thanks I’ll check it out

We all admire it. Even it qualify for the waitlist is a wonder. I’d go for anything that looks great and you enjoy.

Even if I was offered it at retail I still couldn’t afford it, but I like the style and look, but it’s seems like the Panerai trademark case is no other brands do that much in a similar design

I do like this #patekphilippe but they are insanely expensive.

Exactly ! But for that price there’s no way I could afford one! 🥺

I feel ya. That is why I enjoy homages.