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3KF Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167 Special Edition Black Dial
The only replica in its class to achieve the genuine 8.3mm profile via a fully integrated clone movement.
Powered by 3KF Clone Caliber 324 SC
The true clone architecture of the 3KF Caliber 324 SC eliminates the need for modular decoration plates, allowing the crown position to perfectly align with the case center. The movement features a blackened free-sprung balance wheel mimicking the Gyromax system, perlage on the baseplate, and accurate côtes de Genève finishing across the bridges. Every gear and jewel is fully functional, ensuring structural integrity. Subjected to , the movement delivers consistent amplitude and reliable daily performance.
±3–5 s/day (Regulated clone 324 SC caliber, highly stable across multiple positions).
- ✅ Power Reserve: Approximately 38 – 45 hours
- ✅ Complications: Quickset date at 3 o’clock
- ✅ Winding Direction: Unidirectional
Technical Notice: Clone 324 Movement
The replica market currently produces only the Clone 324 movement. Even if movement bridges are engraved ‘330’, the mechanism operates as Clone 324.
Practical implication: The seconds hand does not stop when setting the time. This is correct behavior for this movement and ensures maximum long-term stability.
Technical Specifications
Cushion-shaped 40.8mm case measuring exactly 8.3mm thick. Features refined vertical brushing on the bezel face with high-polished transitional chamfers.
Deeply pressed grenade grid pattern with crisp white Arabic numerals. Upgraded pure white Super-LumiNova glows intensely green in low light conditions.
Rounded octagonal bezel with immaculate directional brushing. The boundary between the brushed surface and the polished edges is remarkably sharp.
High-density composite FKM rubber strap. Resistant to UV fading and wear, secured by a steel double-fold butterfly clasp with the Calatrava cross.
Why 3K Factory for This Reference?
Many collectors ask: ‘Why not ZF?’
ZF’s Aquanaut utilizes a heavily modified Miyota 9015 movement. While reliable, the addition of decorative bridges increases the overall case thickness to nearly 8.8mm and introduces noticeable unidirectional rotor noise. 3KF’s true clone movement solves both the dimensional inaccuracy and the acoustic flaw, delivering the genuine 8.3mm profile.
Full Disclosure: The date wheel font on the 3KF edition can sometimes appear marginally thicker than the genuine article under magnification, and the red rubber strap requires irreversible cutting to size.
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Data Sheet
| MODEL REFERENCE | Aquanaut 5167 Special Edition |
| FACTORY / VERSION | 3KF (3K Factory) Edition |
| MOVEMENT | Clone Caliber 324 SC |
| CASE MATERIAL | 316L Stainless Steel |
| WEIGHT & THICKNESS | 90 g | 8.3 mm |
| CRYSTAL & LUME | Sapphire with AR | Super-LumiNova |
| DIMENSIONS | 40.8 mm × 47 mm × 8.3 mmManual measurements — minor tolerances apply. |
| WATER RESISTANCE | 50m Stated — professional pressure test recommended before swimming |
Collector Q&A
Q: Does the 3KF Aquanaut 5167 have the correct 8.3mm thickness?
A: Yes. By utilizing the integrated clone Caliber 324 SC instead of a decorated Miyota movement, 3KF achieves the exact 8.3mm case thickness of the genuine Patek Philippe 5167.
Q: Is the red Tropical strap adjustable?
A: The strap must be physically cut to size, exactly like the genuine Patek Philippe composite strap. We recommend cutting one segment at a time from alternating sides to ensure the butterfly clasp remains centered on your wrist.
Q: Does the seconds hand stop when setting the time?
A: No. The 3KF utilizes the Clone 324 movement, which is non-hacking. This is historically accurate to the original Caliber 324. Even if the bridges are engraved with ‘330’, the internal mechanics remain the 324 architecture.
Q: What are the known flaws of the 3KF 5167?
A: The most recognized quirk of the 3KF version is the date wheel font, which is printed slightly thicker than the genuine text. Additionally, the lume application on the numerals is highly luminescent but occasionally lacks the extreme ‘puffy’ 3D volume seen on genuine dials.
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