Athos 5 Watch A5-100PRS-668116

The Watch

An acrobatic team and ambassador of the French Air and Space Force abroad, the iconic brand Patrouille de France has masterfully bridged watchmaking and aeronautics, merging their shared values of precision, mastery, and reliability. Their breathtaking watch collections are renowned for their remarkable quality and robustness. Today, they introduce their new Athos 5 watch AS-100PRS-668116. With its refined design and on-trend style, it will adorn your wrist every day and let you stand out with effortless presence. Comfortable to wear, it will be the polished and high-performance companion that follows you everywhere, delivering a modern and timeless look. It features a round case in gun PVD stainless steel with a brushed finish. It has a 44 mm diameter and a 13.75 mm thickness - thoughtfully proportioned for ultimate comfort in any situation. A black PVD stainless steel bezel surrounds a mineral crystal. It is graduated with cardinal and intercardinal points as well as the collection name. Protected at 3 o'clock, the crown lets you set the hours and minutes. The watch is water-resistant up to 10 bar thanks to its screw-down caseback. Transparent, it gives you a stunning view of the movement's fascinating inner workings.

The Dial

Featuring a double-circle finish, this round-shaped dial is impossible to ignore. Its skeleton finish at the center offers a mesmerizing view of the movement's inner workings, guaranteed to draw every eye to your wrist. In a gun color, two sharp hands and a slim seconds hand tipped with a red alphajet illustration sweep smoothly to display hours, minutes, and seconds. Marked by the French flag and the inscription "Made in France", the blue sandblasted outer ring houses a minute railway and eleven baton-shaped hour markers. Both the markers and hands feature a luminescent coating for flawless legibility in low-light conditions. The dial's edges are enhanced by a compass graduated in 360 degrees. Finally, the brand prints the movement type at 6 o'clock and replaces the 12 o'clock marker with its logo as a signature touch.

The Movement

Known for its outstanding performance and unwavering reliability, this watch is powered by a Japanese-made automatic movement. Supplied by Seiko, it is specifically the Time Module NH72 caliber which, equipped with 24 jewels and beating at 21,600 vibrations/hour, delivers a power reserve of 40 hours. It keeps the hands running accurately so you can read hours, minutes, and seconds with precision at all times.

The Bracelet

The watch is fitted with a bovine leather strap that adds extra character. Its deep black color is enriched by tone-on-tone stitching in the same hue for a more sophisticated, modern feel. Supple and comfortable, it will glide effortlessly onto your wrist and complement virtually any outfit. It features a 22 mm lug width and is secured by a deployment clasp in stainless steel, making it easy to fasten with no risk of losing it.

Water Resistance

With 100-meter water resistance - or 10 ATM in watchmaking terms - this bold timepiece is equally at home at a gala or in the water. Feel free to wear it in the shower, bath, or during your swim sessions (even the intense ones!). That said, our watchmaking experts want you to know: this model is not designed for scuba diving - freediving or with tanks - nor for use with high-pressure cleaners. Remember: shower, bath, and swimming only, and don't operate the pushers or crown while submerged!