Patek Philippe

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...  

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... 

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

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... 

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) ... 

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

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

and the checking is very fast and normally does not cost anything. Best, Kari

who has it on a Nato and swims with it. :) You know who you are Mr. P ;)

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

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... 

The rubber is a bit too... well, too... While it is better for the Aquanaut, in my opinion. ;) Best, Nicolas

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 ... 

I wouldn't wear a rubber strap with the 5130P. I doesn't look good to me, ... but again, it's your watch.

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 :-)