Interesting

Apr 09, 2024,23:20 PM
 

So they are basically saying, since we are unable to achieve=water resistance with CERTAIN models in there Aquanaut and Nautilus lines, we will just bring the standard down for all of them to the lowest common denominator? Well the interesting point, on a more positive side is that they at least ensure that 30 m means literally 30 m and thereby swimming is all good, etc. But still, on balance, there goes that magic 120 m. Have to hand it to them, they answer to NO ONE, LOL.

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Aquanaut

 
 By: Revilo : April 9th, 2024-13:27
Hello friends, I am noticing that ALL Patek Aquanauts are listed on the Patek Philippe website as WR to 30 m, even including the 5167A. Are others aware of this change? Can anyone shed light on this, is this a marketing maneuver of some kind? I was always... 

😂😆

 
 By: Ivan5 : April 9th, 2024-14:00

Wow

 
 By: Krinck : April 9th, 2024-14:39
How can they make an AQUAnaut less water resistant hahaha? Maybe rename it to the Nottooclosetowaternaut?

Ha

 
 By: Revilo : April 9th, 2024-14:41
or AquaNOT

:) Excellent!

 
 By: amanico : April 9th, 2024-15:09

AquaNaught

 
 By: xto : April 9th, 2024-15:48

:)

 
 By: amanico : April 9th, 2024-15:50

I saw the following explanation on another forum.

 
 By: pessoa00 : April 9th, 2024-15:51
Apparently it comes from the press kit. Personally I find it very confusing that now 5326g has the same WR as a 5167a Unified criteria for water-resistance To ensure the homogeneity and clarity of the information provided to clients, Patek Philippe has de... 

Interesting

 
 By: Revilo : April 9th, 2024-23:20
So they are basically saying, since we are unable to achieve=water resistance with CERTAIN models in there Aquanaut and Nautilus lines, we will just bring the standard down for all of them to the lowest common denominator? Well the interesting point, on a... 

or Terranaut

 
 By: Revilo : April 10th, 2024-13:57