Patek Philippe

At least in my mind, Patek has a history of shunning the norm and taking their own direction (like when they left the Geneve seal standard to create their own PP seal, which is completely without outside accountability, when you think about it, but nobody... 

I think a lot of the discussion has been based on misunderstandings of what has changed. Reading the press release, the change is now there is a clear definition of what 30m water resistance means (e.g. you can swim at a depth of 30m) and they are testing... 

Looking at the thinness of the case and the non-screw crown, I don’t believe it. PP better tread carefully. Just me 2 cents ...  

The idea that we ought to feel equally comfortable submerging into the ocean both that watch and an Aquanaut is ridiculous, and does more to cast doubt on the Aquanaut than it does increase confidence in a Calatrava.

Precisely, this is why I made the suggestion that they can distinguish in their marketing by using Waterproof (Naut/Aqua) vs. Water Resistant (Calatrava, etc.). Just a thought.

The pressure of water is not static, either you swim or you have a shower. How do I see the new WR 30 m Aquanaut QUARTZ? A great move, because nobody cares!

and give it a 30m depth rating???….I’m sorry but this is laughable unless you own one.