Technical Details

This replica aquanaut 5168G0 white 42.2mm is the reference 5168G-001, a 42.2mm Aquanaut in white gold with a white dial. The 5168G-001 was among the first references to bring the Aquanaut into white gold territory at the larger 42.2mm case size, establishing a precious-metal option for those who found the 40.8mm steel 5167A too understated. Inside sits an automatic caliber providing hours, minutes, sweep seconds, and date through a window at 3 o’clock. The embossed chequerboard dial texture creates a three-dimensional surface effect that shifts with light, while the white gold case delivers a cooler metallic tone compared to the rose gold alternatives found elsewhere in the collection.

Movement Analysis

The automatic movement inside the 5168G-001 offers reliable performance with self-winding capability through a bidirectional rotor. Power reserve supports consistent accuracy through a full day of wear and overnight rest.

• Case: 42.2mm white gold
• Movement: automatic with sweep seconds
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date
• Dial: white with embossed chequerboard texture
• Strap: tropical composite with fold-over clasp
• Crystal: sapphire
• Case finish: polished and brushed white gold surfaces

To see how rose gold changes the Aquanaut’s character, browse our Aquanaut collection for the 5261R and 5968R references.

What Sets It Apart

Placing the 5168G-001 next to the Aquanaut 5167R-001 in rose gold highlights two different approaches to the Aquanaut in precious metal. The 5168G-001 runs 1.4mm larger and uses white gold, projecting a cooler, more contemporary aesthetic. The 5167R-001 counters with warm rose gold in a more compact package. Both remain unmistakably Aquanaut in their cushion-shaped cases and composite straps, but the wearing experience differs meaningfully. This replica aquanaut 5168G0 white 42.2mm sits comfortably as the understated precious-metal choice in the full-size Aquanaut range.