That is disappointing and a deal breaker.
This must be a typo.
Just checked Patek’s website (5811/5990/5712). It doesn’t make sense, existing models have changed their depth rating very strange move.
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Originally Posted by Russell996
First of all it not quietly done since it’s a press release and secondly OP you seem to misunderstood the announcement.
Nothing is being downgraded regarding the watches. Patek have switched to a 30m number for all water resistant watches due to the way they are now tested. They are now saying any watch within its service parameters is swimable if it is rated 30m. I have asked and I can swim in my 5370. They have switched to testing and certifying sports pieces with crowns unscrewed and hence the change - the rationale being that they can’t ensure a user tightens the crown but they can guarantee it is swimmable even with the crown unscrewed. If you screw in the crown then the rating goes up considerably but they have stopped quoting that figure since they can’t control the user. New 5 year warranty also announced and I’m assured it’s backed dated to 1st May 2023 despite what the press release says, new paper work will follow to all owners who have purchased after 1st May 2023.  |
Thanks for clarification Russel.
Doesn’t make me ok w it. Bringing the public into what should be back room concerns.