Patek Philippe

A long time enthusiast (but only recent contributor), I thought that I would share some personal thoughts about this piece, and about accumulating these little works of art in general. I have lived with the 5940 long enough now that I feel confident in my...  

Best wishes Alkiro

I believe I will.

Best wishes Alkiro

Mike, Beautiful photo, watch, and post. I'm drawn to this reference, too, but was puzzled by the attraction, as it doesn't really correspond to my usual preference for simple, modern design. You've helped me see that it is the proportions and layout of th... 

I wish you luck in sorting through your feelings about this piece. It\'s a labor of love.

All the best, Mike

And it is very far from beeing cold, the emotions it creates! Thank you for the insights into your collector's mind and heart. Best Moritz

All the best, Mike

Fine taste in watches. A true conousier. Cheers , thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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Thanks for the thoughtful post. Congrats and wear in good health

Perhaps one day a platinum case... Best, Kari

to Patek is not really influenced by their clients. Best, Kari

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and i wish you a long ang healthy relationship with this piece. KR

Really perfect balance, proportion and complication.

It fits you perfectly. The more I see this watch the more I like the shape and the proportions. The extra width of the cushion shape really allows the subdials to be positioned perfectly, much like its predecessor the 3940. Wear it in the best of health. ... 

It looks and fits your wrist perfectly. And the legibility and layout looks great. Congratulations. Regards Tony

I certainly share your appreciation for this watch. I acquired one earlier this year and it is already becoming one of my favorites. ...  

The dial on this one is perfect and maintains the symmetry and proportion that the 3940 did so well. The varying sized numbers on the 5140 ruined it for me. If I buy another perpetual it will have to be this one. Looks fantastic in the white gold!

and how people come to a specific watch. This 5940 reference is particularly well designed, has a unique character and remains very elegant due to the thinness and overall cushion shape. I think the Breguet numerals suit this piece really well. I made a l... 

...the toughest part would be which metal to choose. It would be nice to see black hands, or even blued, for some of the subdials. Either way, love the case and the numerals. A classic beauty. m

I just tried it on tonight at a special event and agree with your comments 100%!! I am now wondering what I can sell to attain it since it has been discontinued and there are few left in the market! Best wishes, Sham

Glad to hear that you had the opportunity to confirm your feelings about this piece. Good luck with the chase. I will look out for your post when you land one. All the best, Mike

I always considered the 5270R to be my dream Patek but it was probably more a case of trying to fit a fantastic watch on to my small wrist. The watch should always fit the wrist and not vice versa. I feel that the 5940G fits my wrist perfectly probably du... 

Hong Kong. Let me know if you need an introduction. Cheers, Gordon

Very thoughtful of you but I know of three ADs in the UK currently holding this watch so it is still available here fortunately. The problem is more with the cash flow since this week, I have placed an order for a RW Smith Series 2 which is quite a large ... 

You have exquisite taste in watches. I agree that this watch is a grower rather than a shower. For me it\'s been a slow grower but I have to admit to of been looking at these too recently. Just not sure how they look on my delicate wrists. Beautiful combi... 

Is your analysis of the aesthetic and emotional factors that led to your purchasing the 5940G. Clearly, you are not an impulse buyer - which often leads to a short love affair. I am sure that if the powers that be at Patek read your post, it will make the... 

While I think it is safe to say that the case shape of the 5940 is based on 5020 there are very substantial design differences in the two references. The case dimensions are similar but 5940 is noticeably thinner. The 5940 has no windows for date and mont...  

The 5940 looks like a better design - just look at the lovely minute markers compared to the fussy ones on the 5020. Also, the shape of the case is beautiful on the 5940 whereas it is more squarish on the 5020. The Breguet hands are a nice touch on the 50... 

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is no longer available. Looks far better than the black dial to me.

Not sure why it was discontinued after only two years but am ecstatic I managed to get the last white dial from Geneva. It will be arriving in the UK this weekend