Patek Philippe Casual Wrist Close-Up

joenghenry · 2022-04-12T14:24:01Z

Explore the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar through joenghenry's lens and community insights on evolving collector preferences for complications and design.

In a captivating post, joenghenry shares an intimate look at a Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar, sparking a discussion about the evolution of collector preferences. His close-up photography highlights the watch's intricate details, inviting the community to reflect on design choices and the enduring appeal of classic complications. This thread offers valuable insights into how tastes shift within the Patek Philippe collecting landscape.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Patek Philippe Ref. 3940 is often considered the ideal home for this particular perpetual calendar movement, with some collectors preferring its traditional presentation over its integration into other references.
Collector preferences for complications in sports watches have evolved significantly; what was once considered out of place, like an annual calendar in a Nautilus, is now highly sought after.
As collectors mature, there's a growing appreciation for ultra-thin and traditional perpetual calendar designs, such as those found in the Patek Philippe Ref. 3940 and 5140, where the absence of a seconds hand is seen as part of its charm rather than a deficiency.
The primary function of a perpetual calendar is to track time over a four-year cycle, making a seconds hand less essential for its core purpose.

The Discussion

mdg

Apr 12, 2022

Just a lovely watch...

...and I am not even a big fan of the other Nautili...this one is a keeper : )

joenghenry

Apr 15, 2022

Thank you, mdg. This beauty is indeed a core of my collection.

mdg

Apr 15, 2022

A friend has one...

...and it is fantastic! The core of any collection : )

PaddyP

Apr 12, 2022

I’ll take it in a 3940..

Nice watch but personally prefer this movement where it should be, in a 3940 😅 Few funny observations; people used to say to me, I don’t like 3940 as no seconds hand.. no one complains when it’s in a Nautilus case it’s kind of funny as when I bought the white annual calendar Nautilus 5726/1A everyone told me annual calendar has no place in a sports watch and it was sitting in the window with no takers.. Changed days and changing tastes I guess haha.

joenghenry

Apr 15, 2022

Thank you, Paddy. Indeed 5740 and 3940/ 5140 share the same layout and movement.

I previously also preferred PC with a second hand (eg 5159 retrograde), but as my age and experience in watch collection grow, start to appreciate the charm of ultra thin and traditional PC of 3940/ 5140. Guess second hand is not that essential when the watch is designed to keep track of time in a four years cycle Cheers, Henry

Bill

Apr 12, 2022

This watch packs beauty and brawn. Live it.

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