Product Information
* Factory: APW Factory
* Brand: Patek Philippe
* Collection: Aquanaut
* Reference: 5168G-010
* Version: Weighted Edition
* Movement: 330 Automatic Movement
* Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Technical Specifications
* Case Diameter: 42.1 mm
* Case Thickness: 8.4 mm
* Measured Weight: 120 g*
* Movement: 330 Automatic Movement
* Beat Rate: 28,800 BPH
* Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
* Version: Weighted Configuration
*The measured weight of 120 g applies to the individual watch inspected in this QC report. Minor variations may occur between watches due to production tolerances, strap sizing and individual configuration.
Timegrapher Test Results
* Daily Rate: 0 Seconds/Day
* Amplitude: 325°
* Beat Error: 0.3 ms
* Beat Rate: 28,800 BPH
Testing Note
The readings above were recorded from this individual watch during its pre-shipment QC inspection.
Mechanical movement performance may vary depending on mainspring power, watch position, ambient temperature and testing conditions. The recorded 0 seconds/day represents the movement’s performance at the time of this inspection and should not be interpreted as a permanently fixed daily rate.
For QC evaluation, the daily rate should be considered together with amplitude, beat error and actual functional testing.
330 Movement Performance
This APW Factory Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5168G-010 Weighted Edition is equipped with a 330 automatic movement, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour.
During this QC inspection, the movement recorded:
* Daily Rate: 0 Seconds/Day
* Amplitude: 325°
* Beat Error: 0.3 ms
* Beat Rate: 28,800 BPH
The recorded data showed consistent operation under the testing conditions.
In addition to the timegrapher readings, automatic winding, manual winding, time setting and date adjustment should be individually operated before shipment.
Weighted Edition and Wrist Feel
This version uses a weighted configuration, with the individual watch measuring 120 g during QC.
Weight is particularly relevant when assessing the physical feel of a watch. However, it should not be evaluated independently from case dimensions, strap configuration and overall balance.
The individual watch measured:
* Case Diameter: 42.1 mm
* Case Thickness: 8.4 mm
* Weight: 120 g
During handling, the combination of the weighted construction and relatively slim 8.4 mm measured thickness produced a balanced and substantial feel without making the case excessively thick.
The 120 g figure should be treated as the actual measurement of this individual QC sample rather than an exact specification for every watch.
Case and Exterior Finishing
One of the stronger aspects observed on this APW Factory 5168G-010 is the overall exterior execution.
During inspection, the case proportions, surface finishing, dial presentation, hand alignment and overall assembly showed a good level of consistency.
For this model, QC should pay particular attention to:
* Case shape and edge finishing
* Brushed and polished surface transitions
* Dial texture and printing
* Hour-marker alignment
* Hand alignment
* Date-window positioning
* Sapphire crystal installation
* Strap-to-case fit
* Clasp operation
* Overall case and strap balance
These details contribute significantly to the overall feel of the watch and should be evaluated on the actual piece before shipment.
Sapphire Crystal Inspection
The watch uses a sapphire crystal, which should be inspected separately during QC.
The inspection should confirm:
* Crystal clarity
* Surface condition
* Correct installation
* No visible chips or scratches
* Proper alignment with the case
* Clear visibility of the dial
The crystal, case finishing and dial presentation together have a significant influence on the overall appearance of this Aquanaut configuration.
QC Observations
The APW Factory Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5168G-010 Weighted Edition showed a strong overall level of finishing during this inspection.
The 330 movement recorded 0 seconds/day, 325° amplitude and 0.3 ms beat error at a beat rate of 28,800 BPH.
The individual watch measured:
* 42.1 mm in diameter
* 8.4 mm in thickness
* 120 g in weight
From a physical handling perspective, the weighted construction gives the watch a more substantial wrist and hand feel, while the relatively slim measured case thickness helps maintain balanced proportions.
The case finishing, dial presentation, sapphire crystal, strap integration and general assembly were also well executed on the inspected watch.
Based on the actual QC sample, this APW Factory 5168G-010 showed a good combination of movement performance, weighted feel, case proportions and exterior finishing, making it a version worth considering.
As with any factory version, individual QC remains important because movement readings, finishing and assembly can vary between individual watches and production batches.
Pre-Shipment QC Inspection
* ✔️ 330 automatic movement checked
* ✔️ Timegrapher readings recorded
* ✔️ 0 seconds/day rate documented
* ✔️ 325° amplitude recorded
* ✔️ 0.3 ms beat error recorded
* ✔️ Automatic winding function checked
* ✔️ Manual winding function checked
* ✔️ Time-setting function checked
* ✔️ Date adjustment and switching checked
* ✔️ Case diameter measured at 42.1 mm
* ✔️ Case thickness measured at 8.4 mm
* ✔️ Individual watch weight measured at 120 g
* ✔️ Weighted configuration checked
* ✔️ Sapphire crystal inspected
* ✔️ Dial and hour-marker alignment checked
* ✔️ Hand alignment inspected
* ✔️ Date-window positioning checked
* ✔️ Case finishing inspected
* ✔️ Strap-to-case fit checked
* ✔️ Clasp operation inspected
* ✔️ Exterior finishing and overall assembly checked
* ✔️ Final pre-shipment QC inspection completed
