dr.kol
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I would take a PeteK to shower
but not a Patek. Sorry, I could not resist...
I am showering well and a good shower is nearly like swimming. Officially most of Pateks are water resistant to 30 meters. This means that those are not really water proof. Furthermore, the water resistance of a watch should be checked every year but I am servicing mine only every five years. This means that 80% of the time the water resistance of my PP watches is not guaranteed.
I would like to make a counter question: why on earth should I take a dress watch made of gold or platinum to shower?
Best, Kari
5164A and 5130P with rubber strap
For a while i have been thinking to replace the leather strap on m y 5130P with rubber strap, reason being is that i don't wear leather strap often nowadays and i enjoy wearing the watches in rubber or bracelet the most due to comfortability. Lately i man...
I think it looks very good!
However, I would not wear tennis shoes with Black Tie. Your combination is the same thing but there are some celebrities who would not hesitate to dress to the example of tennis shoes with tuxedo. In my opinion 5130P is a noble watch thanks to the materia...
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Thanks for your updates - openness very much appreciated. However, I am so confused by your message. Sorry for the dumb question - but why would one be unwilling to put any PeteK Philippe in the shower? Regards, P
I would take a PeteK to shower
but not a Patek. Sorry, I could not resist... I am showering well and a good shower is nearly like swimming. Officially most of Pateks are water resistant to 30 meters. This means that those are not really water proof. Furthermore, the water resistance of...
just maybe?
Kari, I am sorry, but I beg to differ: if a watch is guaranteed to 30 metres underwater, it can certainly withstand a shower! According to the Patel official site ...we recommend a regular service every five years (three years for non-waterproof models) ...
I don't agree. Sorry.
Please revert to the same page you mentioned and check i.e. "Importance of Maintenance". Several watchmakers have reminded me that the water resistance has to be checked once per year if the watch gets into closer touch with water. Best, Kari
Check the water resistance doesn't equal to service a watch.
You are right about testing the watef resistance of a watch which is often at the contact of water once a year. This rule applies to all watches. Best, Nicolas
You are right Nico
and the checking is very fast and normally does not cost anything. Best, Kari
There's a bloke here...
who has it on a Nato and swims with it. :) You know who you are Mr. P ;)
It's not what people may expect to see ...
but it looks good for me and depending where you are based it probably makes sense to wear it like this. Good to see people without paradigmas, only ;-) Oliver
I love the idea
but the problem for me is the clasp. I have a Rolex and arranged a great solution for a rubber strap, but only because you can attach a Rolex clasp. I think I know where you found your good looking band - but on a Patek the clasp may be a compromise too f...
Try a good old Nato for the 5130. I think it will suit it better.
The rubber is a bit too... well, too... While it is better for the Aquanaut, in my opinion. ;) Best, Nicolas
not in my opinion does the 5130p suited for a rubber strap....
Patek goes into great lengths to make sure each watch is made for a particular purpose and designed it accordingly., IMHO, a dress watch like a 5130p is best suited as is with either a leather or ss bracelet. the aquanauts on the other hand were designed ...
It's Your Watch ... but
I wouldn't wear a rubber strap with the 5130P. I doesn't look good to me, ... but again, it's your watch.
Aquanaut
Aquanaut is perfect with a rubber strap, while I personally think it is more situable for a dress watch such as the 5130 to have the original alligator strap. Have a great summer time :-)