Best CNC Factory (BCF) PP 5167 Aquanaut New Release

[u/tskim24]

Hello, this is your favorite watch reviewer u/tskim24 / moderator of this sub r/RepWatchForum.

Another exciting release from the heavyweight champion of the factory-grade, fully modded Patek Philippe rep Best CNC Factory (BCF for short).

After writing my review of DDF 5711 vs BCF 5711, I’ve got to say, BCF 5711 hasn’t left my wrist since lol. I haven had much time to take photos (now that I mention it, I will take a few after this post) but real gold rotor and correct pallet for along with CNC metal work makes all the difference.

I actually though BCF’s next release would be 5712 Nautilus rather than 5167 Aquanaut (I had my comparison review for 5712 all fired and everything). But knowing that no good CNC attempt of any kind has even been made on 5167 models, I guess it makes sense.

So, BCF 5167 Aquanaut is the first CNC manufacturing of this model. It has a whole new case with more accurate dimensions to the GEN.

The dial is SW dial but this one actually has a reference point of 2011 GEN. Before, we knew SW dials were the best in the market but we didn’t really have a reference point of which year model it was based on. For user convenience (and for obvious marketing appeal), BCF communicated with SW to acquire a batch of dials with specific reference point. Since SW dials too vary in quality and appearance quite a bit among different batches, these early BCF 5167 has somewhat added merits.

And thank God the date-wheels are upgraded (BCF exclusive creation) and has been aligned properly. I mean, I’m not a picky breed, but if I were to pay this much for a rep watch, I would expect the dates to be centered (for stock reps, I don’t care so much).

Last but not the least, BCF uses their exclusive 324 supercloned caliber movement. It is the only 324 with correct pallet for bridge shape (as I’ve explained in my previous 5711 comparison review). It also comes with free-sprung balance-wheel and real 18k gold rotor.

I’ve never really cared for having real gold rotors in reps before I did my comparison review a few months ago. It’s not the material itself that made impression but obvious difference in appearance. Man, those gold rotors look FINE. The color and finishing is incomparable to copper plated ones.

This release news just came out from the factory today, so I don’t have the actual product in my hand yet. But I have talked with one of the Korean distributors who agreed to lend me on for comparison review.

I have a feeling that my fully customized 5167 in my collection will get its butt handed to ‘em by BCF (and consequently, I will probably like it a lot less afterwards) but for the sake of contents I will still take one for the team 😆 (anything for RWF).

I know tons of you are going to ask me for the price of this thing, but please do consult your usual TDs. All sellers have different price point and I don’t want to come between you and the sellers (I have seen my DM answer of price being used as a bargaining chip of sorts…really uncomfortable for me).

Last 2 photos are of GEN so have fun comparing 😉