Patton new P42 Hyperbar

[Airangel]

P42 Hyperbar

Located in Paris' first arrondissement at La Place Vendôme, PATTON Watches seem to be making a bit of a splash as this year's hot new fashion-adventure watches. They look somewhat familiar to me; Navitec (bezel claws) meets Panerai (reinforced crown protectors)?
Whilst not strictly dive watches (they lack a rotating divers bezel) they are built for a little abuse above and beyond what they will encounter in the trendy bars and cafés of Paris. Of the three models in their repertoire two models might be of interest.

The P42 HYPERBAR is one of these watches that owes its high depth rating (1000m) to an oil filled case, which helps to keep pressure equalized. As with all oil filled watches it houses a quartz movement; in this case a Swiss Quartz with a 10yr lithium battery. A small air bubble which has been permanently trapped between its sapphire crystal and dial serves as a reminder.

The black dial with its oversized lumed numerals and undersized handset strikes a nice balance. I would love to see a lume shot as this would mostly certainly make or break this watch. Its 316L stainless steel case has been PVD coated. The P42H is available on either a rubber or carbon strap.
The P42 IMMERSION is the more versatile of the two with no less than six different strap / bracelet options. Its polished stainless steel case is water resistance to 300 meters. There is no mention of case size for any of the models, but going by the wrist shots I’ve encountered and the lines’ name ‘P42’, I would assume they’re all 42mm.

The IMMERSION houses the same Swiss Quartz powered by a 10yr lithium battery. Both watches have Screwdown crowns that are further protected by reinforced crown protectors.

I wouldn't go as far as to say that I love the P42s, but I do see the appeal. With prices ranging from 725 -1550euro they're quite pricey, especially when you consider they're fitted with quartz movements, and as yet their case size and more importantly the ability of their lume system remains a mystery??!
From PATTON Watches TESTING Prolonged deep-sea dives, extreme cold and altitude, centrifugal force and acceleration . . .

[merke]

Ho letto male o è quarzo?
o letto male o costa 1550€?

[Andrea 65]

Se montano quarzi aivoglia a mettere foto sottomarine...!

[Teo]

Se me lo mettono sul bersaglio da 90 metri lo prendo con l'arco e ho tirato 4 volte in vita mia


Matteo

[Davide982]

Non mi piace...

[Bertroo]