Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time 5164R-001 Super Clone
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time 5164R-001 Rose Gold Super Clone — 3K / PPF / KB Factory (China)
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time 5164R-001 Super Clone stands at the crossroads of technical complexity and understated elegance. With its dual time zone function, brown embossed dial, and 18K rose gold tone case, this super clone showcases the pinnacle of craftsmanship from China’s most advanced factories — 3K Factory, PPF Factory, and KB Factory.
1. Overview — Dual Time, Global Elegance
The original Patek Philippe 5164R is beloved for combining sport functionality with refined aesthetics. The super clone faithfully reproduces this concept: the rose-gold case, tropical-pattern strap, and dual time subdial are recreated with astonishing accuracy.
| Factory | Grade | Case Material | Movement | Highlight | Price Tier |
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| KB Factory | Entry | 316L Rose-Gold Plated | Asia 324 Dual Time | Visual balance | 💲 |
| PPF Factory | Premium | 316L PVD Rose-Gold | 324SC Clone w/ GMT | Functional Dual Time | 💲💲 |
| 3K Factory | Flagship | 904L Solid Rose-Gold Tone | 324SC Gen.2 GMT Clone | True-to-original engineering | 💲💲💲 |
2. Case & Finish — A Rose Gold Statement
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Diameter: 40.8 mm
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Thickness: 10.2 mm
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Material: 316L / 904L stainless steel with rose-gold tone plating
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Finish: Circular brushed bezel with mirror-polished case sides
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Crown: Screw-down with PP Calatrava Cross logo
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Pushers: Dual-time control on left case flank
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Water Resistance: 50 meters
The 3K Factory’s case finishing is exceptional — each pusher has crisp feedback and exact travel distance, mimicking the genuine Patek mechanism. The brushing on the bezel is even and transitions cleanly to the polished edges, producing the same visual depth as 18K gold.
3. Dial & Display — Layered Precision
| Feature | Genuine 5164R | KB Factory | PPF Factory | 3K Factory |
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| Dial Color | Chocolate brown | Bright brown | Correct matte | Deep cocoa gradient |
| Embossing | 3D Grid | Pressed | Laser-engraved | CNC relief 1:1 |
| Hands | Lume-filled gold | Silver | Rose-gold plated | True gold-tone, polished |
| Subdial (Date) | At 6 o’clock, recessed | Painted | Functional | Full functional calendar |
| Dual Time Indicators | Home/Local windows | Decorative | Semi-functional | Fully functional 24h sync |
| Lume | BGW9 | C3 | Bright BGW9 | Genuine-grade BGW9 |
The 3K Factory dial is identical to the original: the rich brown gradient shifts from light chocolate in the center to darker espresso toward the edges. Its dual time display and home/day-night apertures are both operational — rare precision in replica engineering.
4. Movement — The 324SC Dual Time Clone
The PPF and 3K factories employ advanced clones of the Patek Philippe Caliber 324SC, integrating the GMT module that powers the dual time zone feature.
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Beat Rate: 28,800 vph
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Power Reserve: 42–45 hours
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Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, dual time (home/local), day-night indicator
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Decoration: Geneva stripes, perlage, polished edges, engraved gold rotor
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Caseback: Sapphire exhibition with correct “PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE” engraving
✅ PPF Factory offers a reliable and visually clean 1:1 imitation.
✅ 3K Factory achieves near-perfect accuracy in rotor design, gear layout, and bridge shape — indistinguishable from the original under macro photography.
5. Strap & Clasp — The Iconic Tropical Feel
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Material: High-density vulcanized rubber
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Color: Chocolate brown
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Texture: Embossed checker grid
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Clasp: Folding deployant with laser-engraved logo
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Comfort: Soft, sweat-proof, curved to wrist
The PPF strap has excellent softness and matte tone, while the 3K strap offers slightly denser material and genuine-level cut precision at the lug ends.
6. Aurora’s Cleanvsfactory Commentary
“Among the Patek Philippe Aquanauts, the 5164R from 3K Factory truly feels alive. The dual-time function is fully operational, the brown tone has depth, and the brushing reflects light with a softness identical to 18K gold. PPF remains the best all-round value for daily wear.”
Aurora often highlights that 3K’s Travel Time is not just a super clone — it’s a mechanical replica of intent, bridging Swiss engineering and Chinese precision manufacturing.
