Patek Philippe

So I currently have a 5960p and is concidering trading it towards a 5140p. Main reasons being the smaller and slimmer 5140 makes it a better daily wearer but I also like the romantic part of wearing a perpetual calendar. Thoughts? Does everyone agree that...  

Thank you for your input!

I wouldn’t hesitate, especially as I like the micro rotor 240 caliber better than the central rotor one. And imo the 5140 fits your wrist better. But it’s very subjective of course. Best, Emmanuel

thank you Emmanuel

For me certainly not an upgrade but a sideways change. Both special in their own way but the 5960p 1st edition for me will always feel a special milestone for Patek and the companies history. M.

You have a point, Annual calendar + chrono is definetly a nice mix of complications so maybe a perpetual isn't a step up. With that said, the wearability still is better on the 5140. And even though the 5140 has a slightly busy face I think I like it's ap... 

But honestly they are all great. Just a matter of what you like.

.. I find the date ring to be disproportionately large.. and the fonts a mess eg the shrunken dates.. so I would stick to the 5960P

upgrade to PC in P !👍 The only small issue is the compressed date numerals, which would not be a deal breaker for me. Best of luck with your decision!

But this is hobby based on emotions, so go for what makes you happy! As for the small date numerals, totally disregard it, since I remember when the 5140 was introduced, someone came up whit this observation and everyone just repeated the same thing, whil... 

Although PP is one of those lauded brands that usually gets a pass😊. So, your advice about the 5140p, which is a lovely piece, is well taken.

I was just trying to highlight the heard mentality and opinion forming vs. individual thinking which is so infuriating (to me), this days…

So manual chrono over auto Perpetual over annual Worldtimer over GMT And a combination of these “lesser” complications never trumps a watch with only a single “more advanced” complication.

It it an elegant look. I had a 5140 but moved it to get a 5327. Very happy going to perpetual calendar route.

Ticks so many boxes and scratches a lot of itching. M.

5960p. If you really want a perpetual calendar, there are better references.

See your point, price goes up a bit though.

But I will always have a soft spot for the 5960P, its history, design, and sheer practicality. Good luck with whatever you choose, and follow your heart! Having said that, if it was between this and the 3940...

As for 5140 - it has a benefit of smaller size that fits your wrist better.

Due to complications, case size, etc. the 5960 is sporty classic while the 5140 is romantic classic. Depending which one I would crave more I would accordingly choose. Last comment, I personally like more the slate dial 5140. Makes it even more special im... 

I think 5960 is a better watch, but 5140 suits your wrist better. And you mentioned wearability / slimness a few times. However I feel you may like the 5140 to meet a price point. Instead, you may want another thin watch whose date function is easy to set... 

I have never really understood the boundary between "complications" and "grand complications" in Patek's catalogue, specially with Perpetual Calendars. Only explanation I can find is marketing and price positioning... To me, an Annual Calendar - Monocount... 

Very much appreciated all the responses. So I made the call to keep the 5960p in the collection, Im trying to make it work by offloading some watches from other brands. It's not as easy to liquidate watches now as it was a couple of years back so it might...