little501
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Every collector goes the same pathway...
Well...I asked similar question 2 weeks ago...Below is the link:
I suspect that every sincere collector; when they reach a certain level, would ask the same question. 
BTW, I have heard 5078P; 5079J; 3939HP and the 5074J and 5016P over the past few years.
What I can conclude is that:
1. Individual RP has its own characteristic sound; even the same model! In a special occasion; I heard 2 3939HP. Though both were excellent; I dare say one (a newer production) was better than the old produced one in terms of clarity.
2. Pure RP sounds better than RP with complications.
3. To me; catherdral gongs do not impress me very much; though the 5079 is really cripsy; loud (I was in a big room at that moment) and almost no sound of "mechanical vibration".
4. Compared between 5078 and 5079; I would go for 5078 in which the size; the design and the metal is more suitable to me
5. Compared between 5078 and 3939; it is really difficult. For 5078; it is louder and pure; for 3939H; it is cripsy and clear. Anyway; either one you would go wrong.
Finally, 2 questions remain in my mind.
A. Is the white dial really better than black dial?? Personally, I found the black dial is much more stunning; though it is not enamal. However; an enamal dial will reduce the wearability of the watch, agree?
B. I wonder if the "cathedral gongs" are possible in a 37mm 3939H as Mr Jerome mentioned, since the 5078P is 38mm in size and I query it can accomodate the cathedral gongs. Futher, if cathedral gongs is really good enough; why Patek manufacturer not put in other later models such as 5207 or 5104; I suppose these wathces are big enough to accomadate the cathedral gongs?
Hope buddies can share their view on this topic.
Just MHO,
Little
5078P white dial or 3939H??
Seen, heard, and handled both of these...
Interested