Replica Aquanaut Watches

Our patek philippe aquanaut replica collection features 34 models spanning the full Aquanaut range — selfwinding time-only, travel time, chronograph and annual calendar references, with the ladies Luce line making up 22 of them. Every piece carries the signature chequerboard relief dial and rounded case that Patek introduced in 1997 as the sport alternative to the Nautilus, almost all on the tropical composite rubber strap (the 5167/1A wears a steel bracelet). Sizes run from 35.6mm ladies to 42.2mm men’s chronograph, in steel or styled after Patek’s 18K white gold and rose gold references. Browse by reference below, or see the full Replica Patek Philippe collection.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Replica References

Aquanaut 5167A

40mm selfwinding in stainless steel with black dial, alongside the rose gold-tone 5167R with brown dial and the 5167/1A on a steel bracelet. Clone Cal. 324 SC with about 42 hours of power reserve (genuine Cal. 26-330 S C: 45 hours). The entry point to Patek sport watches and the most popular replica patek philippe aquanaut reference, pairing everyday durability with the Aquanaut chequerboard texture. Among factories, 3KF leads the 5167A and ZF is the alternative.

Aquanaut 5164A Travel Time

40.8mm Travel Time with dual timezone display, in steel or in the rose gold tone of the 5164R. A skeletonized home-time hand sits under the solid local-time hand, with separate day/night windows for each zone. On the genuine, Cal. 324 S C FUS advances the local hour with pushers at 8 and 10 o’clock; our clone movement copies that layout. A practical complication for frequent travelers.

Aquanaut 5168G

42.2mm with vivid dial colors — khaki green (5168G-010) and blue (5168G-001). The genuine is 18K white gold; our clone case is steel, with clone Cal. 324 SC and about 42 hours of power reserve (genuine Cal. 26-330 S C: 45 hours). The larger case diameter and white gold look elevate the Aquanaut from sport tool to luxury statement, and 3KF leads this reference.

Aquanaut Luce 5267/200A

38.8mm ladies Aquanaut in stainless steel with a diamond-set bezel look (the genuine sets 48 diamonds). Ours come with the genuine black, white and green dials plus red, bright green and dark blue, each matched to its composite rubber strap. The genuine runs the quartz Cal. E 23-250 S C, not an automatic; our clone runs an automatic movement instead. The same sport DNA as the men’s 5167A at a proportioned ladies size.

Aquanaut 5968 Chronograph

The chronograph of our Patek Philippe Aquanaut super clone range: 42.2mm, with a central flyback chronograph hand, a 60-minute counter at 6 o’clock and date at 3 — no second time zone, unlike the 5164A. Ours come in steel on orange, green or blue straps and in rose gold tone with a brown dial, after the genuine 5968A and 5968R. They run clone Cal. CH 28-520 with about 46 hours of power reserve (genuine Cal. CH 28-520 C: 55 hours): start, stop and reset work, and the flyback varies by production batch. The ladies Luce Rainbow 7968/300R carries the same chronograph layout in a 39.9mm case with a rainbow gem-set bezel look — the genuine sets baguette sapphires and diamonds in 18K rose gold.

Aquanaut Luce 5261 Annual Calendar

The first annual calendar in the Aquanaut line, launched in 2023: 39.9mm, with day at 3 o’clock, month at 9, date at 6 and moon phase at 12. The genuine 5261R is 18K rose gold on Cal. 26-330 S QA LU; ours come in rose gold and white gold looks with white, grey, green, brown and black dials. The clone movement reproduces the displays but not the genuine’s annual-calendar logic, which needs just one correction a year, at the end of February.

Aquanaut Luce 5269 Travel Time

38.8mm Luce with two time zones and a day/night indication for home time, framed by a diamond-set bezel look; ours come in rose gold and white gold looks. The genuine 5269/200R, launched in 2021, was Patek’s first complicated quartz watch — Cal. E23-250 S FUS 24H in 18K rose gold with 48 diamonds on the bezel — and our clone copies its dual-time dial.

Aquanaut Luce 5268 and 5072

The self-winding Luce at 38.8mm: the genuine 5268/200R runs Cal. 26-330 S C in 18K rose gold with 48 diamonds on the bezel, and ours, in rose gold tone with brown or white dial, use clone Cal. 324 SC with about 42 hours of power reserve (genuine: 45 hours). At 35.6mm we carry the 5072R — after the genuine rose gold Haute Joaillerie with 40 baguette diamonds on the bezel and a mother-of-pearl dial — in rose gold and white gold looks, plus the 5067A and 5069G.

Aquanaut Superclone Build: Chequerboard Dial and Tropical Strap

Every patek philippe aquanaut replica in this collection uses a clone movement decorated to resemble the genuine caliber — automatic in every model, including the Luce 5267/200A and 5269, whose genuine versions are quartz. Standard time-only models run clone Cal. 324 SC with center seconds and about 42 hours of power reserve (genuine Cal. 26-330 S C: 45 hours). Travel Time variants copy the dual timezone layout and dedicated pushers of the genuine 324 S C FUS. Chronographs use clone Cal. CH 28-520 with about 46 hours (genuine Cal. CH 28-520 C: 55 hours); the flyback function varies by production batch. The tropical composite strap is engineered for UV, saltwater and temperature resistance — it will not degrade under exposure that would damage leather. The chequerboard dial pattern uses rounded squares stamped at uniform depth, creating a grid texture distinct from the Nautilus horizontal embossing. Cases feature rounded cushion shapes with short lugs for a compact wrist profile. All crystals are sapphire with anti-reflective treatment, and the automatic models show the decorated movement through an exhibition caseback, with a rotor styled after the genuine 21K gold one.

Choosing Your Patek Aquanaut Replica: 40 mm, 42.2 mm or Luce

The 5167A is the starting point: a 40mm steel sport watch with the Aquanaut’s defining chequerboard dial and rubber strap — straightforward three-hand plus date. The 5164A adds a second timezone for travelers without increasing the case significantly. For timing, the 42.2mm 5968 adds a flyback chronograph instead. The 5168G at 42.2mm in a white gold look makes a larger and more luxurious statement. Ladies should consider the Luce 5267/200A at 38.8mm with color-matched straps, the 35.6mm 5072R or the 39.9mm Luce 5261 annual calendar. If you prefer a steel bracelet over a rubber strap with the same Patek sport character, explore the Nautilus collection. For a dedicated ladies line beyond the Aquanaut 5267, see the Twenty-4.

Our Aquanaut buying guide for the 5167A and 5168G compares the sizes and what to check on the rubber strap. The most-viewed watch here is the Aquanaut Luce 5261R annual calendar in rose gold tone.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Clone FAQ: Strap, Dial and Sizes

What is the chequerboard dial on the Aquanaut?

The chequerboard is a relief pattern of rounded squares stamped into the Aquanaut dial surface. Each square has softened edges and consistent depth, creating a grid texture that plays with light at different angles. This pattern distinguishes the Aquanaut from the Nautilus, which uses horizontal embossing (straight parallel grooves). The chequerboard has been the Aquanaut’s visual signature since its 1997 introduction.

What is the tropical composite strap?

The tropical composite strap is Patek Philippe’s proprietary rubber material designed specifically for the Aquanaut. It resists ultraviolet light, saltwater, temperature extremes and perspiration without degrading. The composite maintains its flexibility and color integrity over time. Each strap integrates with a fold-over deployment clasp. Color options vary by reference — black (5167A), khaki green (5168G-010), blue-grey (Luce 5261R) and black, white or green (ladies 5267/200A).

What is the difference between the Aquanaut and the Nautilus?

Both are Patek Philippe sport watches sharing Caliber 324 SC movement family. The Nautilus uses a rounded octagonal case, integrated steel bracelet and horizontal embossed dial — a dressier sport profile. The Aquanaut uses a rounded cushion case, tropical composite rubber strap and chequerboard dial — a more casual sport profile. The Aquanaut was designed in 1997 as the “Nautilus for the younger generation.” Same horological standard, different aesthetic and wearing experience.

What sizes does the Aquanaut come in?

The Aquanaut spans five sizes: 35.6mm (Luce 5072R, 5067A and 5069G, ladies), 38.8mm (Luce 5267/200A, 5268/200R and 5269/200R), 39.9mm (Luce 5261R annual calendar and 7968/300R chronograph), 40mm (5167A, men’s standard) and 42.2mm (5168G and 5968 chronograph, large men’s). Case thickness ranges from 8.1mm on time-only models to 11.9mm on chronographs. The 5164A Travel Time measures 40.8mm. The rounded cushion case shape creates a compact wrist profile relative to the stated diameter.

What is the Travel Time complication on the 5164A?

The Travel Time function displays two timezones simultaneously. The main hands show local time. A separate skeletonized hour hand tracks home time. Two pushers at 8 and 10 o’clock advance the local hour forward or backward in one-hour increments without stopping the movement. Separate day/night indicators for local and home time sit at 9 and 3 o’clock, with a pointer date at 6. It is the most practical complication in the Aquanaut range for travelers.

How do you spot a fake Patek Aquanaut?

The genuine Aquanaut 5167A measures 40.8mm, is about 8.1mm thick, weighs roughly 80 grams on its tropical composite strap and shows the self-winding Cal. 26-330 S C through the back; its embossed chequerboard is pressed evenly to the dial edge and repeated on the strap. Our Patek Philippe Aquanaut super clone follows that design with the clone Cal. 324 SC (about 42 hours; genuine: 45 hours) in a case about 0.2mm thicker. On QC photos, check that the squares stay crisp at the edge of the dial, that the strap pattern matches the dial in scale, and that the date sits centred in its window.

Beyond the Aquanaut: Nautilus and Other Patek Lines

Explore more from our Patek Philippe lineup: Nautilus for the steel bracelet sport alternative with horizontal embossed dial, Twenty-4 for Patek’s dedicated ladies collection. Browse the full Patek Philippe replica catalog for all 275 models.