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Influencer Corey Gamble spotted wearing a Patek Philippe

influencer Corey Gamble spotted wearing a Patek Philippe 5167/300G
Who & what: Patek Philippe Aquanaut Ref. 5167/300G 18k White Gold Diamond-Set – Corey Gamble Spotted

Corey Gamble, best known to the public as Kris Jenner's partner and a fixture in the Kardashian-Jenner orbit, was recently spotted on the wrist with one of the most restricted pieces Patek Philippe quietly produces: the Aquanaut ref. 5167/300G in 18k white gold, dressed with baguette-cut diamonds across the bezel, lugs, and case flanks. It is the kind of watch that confirms not just wealth, but access — the sort of relationship-dependent allocation that defines the top of Patek Philippe's client hierarchy.

The Aquanaut line was introduced in 1997 as a sportier, more accessible counterpart to the Nautilus, designed by Anidjar & Amselem on a brief from Thierry Stern. The ref. 5167A in stainless steel became the line's workhorse. The 5167/300G represents the opposite end of that spectrum. The 40mm white gold case houses Patek Philippe's calibre 324 S C, a self-winding movement with a 45-hour power reserve, running at 28,800 vph, and offering date display at 3 o'clock. Finished to Patek's characteristic standard with Côtes de Genève striping and beveled bridges, the movement is entirely incongruous with the dial's casual, embossed pattern — which is precisely the point.

The baguette diamond setting on this reference is executed by Patek Philippe's in-house gem-setting atelier. The stones are channel-set with a precision that demands considerable hand labor, and the choice of baguette cuts — rectangular, architectural, unforgiving of misalignment — underscores the technical commitment. The 5167/300G is produced in both white and rose gold variants, neither of which appears in Patek's standard catalog. These are made-to-order or selectively offered pieces, available only to clients with long-standing boutique relationships and significant purchase histories. Secondary market premiums on diamond-set Patek sports references have held firm even through broader market corrections.

Gameble's affiliation with one of the most commercially powerful families in entertainment makes his appearance with this watch contextually fitting. The Kardashian-Jenner circle has a well-documented relationship with high-end horology, and a piece like the 5167/300G signals fluency in the collector world beyond brand-name recognition alone.

At an official retail of $117,000 USD, the ref. 5167/300G is already positioned at the upper register of the Aquanaut range. On the grey market, authenticated examples regularly trade above $220,000 — a near-double premium that reflects both the diamond setting's intrinsic value and the scarcity driven by invitation-only allocation. For collectors unable to secure boutique access, that premium is simply the cost of entry.

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