Bathys watches are some of my favorites. Created by a young man named John Patterson who lives in Hawai’i, they’re aimed at surfers and outdoorsy types who don’t want to look like Captain Digitalpants while wearing a big, wonky wrist computer.
He just announced two new models, the Ti-Quartz Benthic (top) and the Lunar Wahine (above). The Ti-Quartz has a Ronda 7003.N movement with large date and retrograde day. It has a timing bezel and should cost about $950. The Lunar Wahine has a moon phase complication and is a bit smaller – 36mm – for the ladies. It costs $795.
He also started a new fan site, Bathys Club and added a blog and events page. Considering Patterson is basically making these watches out of a shack on the beach the man is becoming a true horology legend. I love his automatics but these quartz pieces are striking as well.
I like watches as much as the next guy, maybe more so due to the fact that I actually use them at work- I’m a nurse, but seriously over a Grand for a surf watch? I don’t care how many fathoms it’s good for, unless you’re a competitive surfer (and have won some serious cash)you’re stickin’ with the watch that takes a lickin’ and keeps on tickin’ available at the big box stores for $39.99. …And what do surf dudes need a watch for? If a buddy is down longer than One,One thousand-30 you better swim for him or look for a fin and head for the beach!
nice work, brother