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Originally Posted by Partekular
Water resistant is, by definition, not the same as waterproof.
Water resistant is a mealy mouth word - advertising puff - which says one thing and appears to mean another.
A 5320G and any watch on a leather strap is obviously not designed to be doused in water let alone taken swimming. As for diving - buy a specialist dive watch - again the clue is in the name!
“Nautilus” was more about the porthole and 20,000 leagues name than being a 20,000 leagues under the sea watch. Did Patek ever claim it was a real diver’s watch? The screw down crown must make it swimmable to a degree but I wouldn't risk swimming in a 5811 unless it was pressure tested regularly.
I tend to agree that this change is probably about insurance and repair cover risk and suggests they may have had a rash of claims for water damage repairs.
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Changing characteristics post sale does nothing in terms of warranty liability! So that can’t be it. I think people refuse to acknowledge the fact that Patek lied. It did so when it had to compete with likes of Rolex and AP. It feels it doesn’t anymore so no need to pretend. It does not manufacture sports watches!