Patek Philippe

All photos except the first one are taken from various sources. Thank you. This is a 5940j that I once owned. I bought it because I was very attracted to the tonneau case and the cream-colored dial. However, the main reasons I ended up selling it were tha...  

Interesting to learn that the seconds hand is important to you ! Is this function important to you because of time measurement or aesthetic reasons ?

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The reference also exists with leaf hands, generally with painted Arabic numerals. But there is a very rare and, to my eyes, absolutely wonderful variant with a black dial and diamond indexes. Vacheron Constantin has also done a no-date, no-seconds hand v...  

...they are not the traditional 'leaf' hands. They are similar to the 5950A, but I think they look better on the 5950A. Japanese special editions are usually very beautiful and interesting as long as the price isn't too high. ...  

...but it is an important market, and some of the most beautiful limited editions from any manufacturer are for Japan...

Actualy I do like the missing second hand a lot. It somehow slows down and I'm retired and don't need the second information anymore 😉 I never recognized an issue with the leaf hands but understand your point. Considering size, proportion and esthetics fo...  

with such a tonneau-cushion case and a seconds hand are the following ones. Best, Emmanuel Ref. 3585 www.watchprosite.com credit: analog shift Ref. 5950 & 5951 www.watchprosite.com Ref. 3670A www.watchprosite.com credit: @timvaux Ref. 5275P credit: antiqu...  

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because only 16 unused caliber 13-130 were found.

and very costly too!

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All the best, Jon

The case size- and shape of the 5940 was a bit more to my taste. Details. Both watches are just great and still underrated 👍🏻

I've been meaning to put together a post presenting it, since it's my latest addition. I guess this was a sneak preview!