Athos 2 A2-100ID-668126 Watch

The Watch

Patrouille de France is a French watch brand paying tribute to the French Air and Space Force's elite aerobatic display team. Inspired by its pilots, the collections combine sporty, on-trend designs with outstanding functionality. The Athos 2 A2-100ID-668126 watch is one of its most compelling pieces. It comes in a handsome round case crafted from stainless steel with an IP Gun treatment that gives it a sleek grey tone, enhanced by a brushed finish. With a 42 mm diameter and 12.50 mm thickness, its bold proportions suit any wrist. The case is fitted with a refined bezel in stainless steel with a black PVD coating, highlighted by a tachymeter scale and the four cardinal points. It surrounds a flat mineral crystal protecting the dial. The crown at 3 o'clock features a silver tone and grooved finish for a confident grip when setting the hands and date. The whole is completed by a screw-down case back with a personalized engraving, ensuring water resistance to 10 ATM.

The Dial

The dial balances aesthetics, functionality, and timelessness to perfection. Inspired by the world of aviation, it features a khaki base with a pleasing grained finish. It is framed by a green rehaut bearing a minute track combined with a seconds scale. The outer ring is further highlighted by a minute track and large Arabic numerals from 05 to 60 as reference markers for minutes and seconds. The 3 o'clock index is replaced by the Alpha Jet aircraft motif - the plane that inspired this watch - beside which sits an arc-shaped date window. A small arrow points to the current date among three consecutive numbers displayed on a white background. The hour and minute hands are skeletonized and filled - like the indexes - with a luminescent material for outstanding legibility in low light. They are paired with a slender seconds hand tipped with a white Alpha Jet motif for easier reading. The brand authenticates its design by placing the Patrouille de France emblem at 12 o'clock and displaying the three colors of the French flag at 6 o'clock.

The Movement

Reliable and proven, this timepiece is driven by the Miyota 2115 quartz movement. Japanese-made, this caliber runs on a 377 battery with a life of 3 years, delivering precise and consistent timekeeping. It provides an analog three-hand display with a monthly accuracy of ±20 seconds and a date function.

The Strap

The watch's strap brings a charming style that perfectly complements the case. Crafted from green fabric reminiscent of military watch straps, it is clean, comfortable, and measures 20 mm wide at the lugs. It fastens with a pin buckle for a secure fit.

Water Resistance

With water resistance to 100 meters - that's 10 ATM in watchmaking terms - this bold timepiece holds its own at black-tie events and in the water alike. Wear it in the shower, the bath, or even during an energetic swim without a second thought. That said, our expert team wants to be clear: this watch is not designed for scuba diving (freediving or with tanks) or high-pressure water jets. Remember - showers, baths, and swimming only, and never operate the pushers or crown while underwater.