Patek's idea of a women's watch
By Hannah Lindqvist, Stockholm ยท
It's made for women, Patek says, which in watch industry language usually means diamonds. And yes, there they are, rows of them on the bezel.
Underneath the sparkle it's a good watch. 36 mm and about 10 mm thick, 18 mm at the lugs and a bracelet that flows straight out of the case. The 324 S C has 45 hours and you can see it through the back. 30 m only, which is daft on something with a bracelet this sporty.
My problem is that I don't want diamonds, and in this reference I'm not offered a choice. Men get the Aquanaut. Women get a gem-set bezel and a lot of polish.
At 17,000 dollars and up you're paying for the name on the dial and a bezel I'd never choose. If you love sparkle, you'll love it. I'd take a Datejust 36 and have money left over for a new pair of touring skis. Several pairs, actually.