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Old 5 August 2018, 05:41 AM   #50
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Originally Posted by jon_jon View Post
The "durability" of Patek AC/PC are fairly similar. If you are really focusing on durability, get a Skydweller and you won't have any worries. It will just be a thick watch. If you want an elegant dress watch with AC/PC, then get a Patek.
Well said. Durability is not a Patek strongsuit, as is their service times. Rolex's SkyD has been flawless in operation and durability. Also remember with a Rolex you're not stuck with old school pushers, plus the Rolex can be set fwd or backward in time.

If you need a formal / dress watch for light wear on occasions, a Patek is ok. Simply wish Patek would either go full Breguet or not. Also to have black dials where the date/etc windows also has black background. Small yet important styling seems to be amiss with many modern Pateks. Perhaps the next designer will be more detail oriented.
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