Patek Philippe

Just wanted to share some thoughts and feelings about a watch that continues to win my heart, decades after its debut - the Patek Philippe 3941J with that stunning opaline dial. I picked up my example all the way back in 1987, and every time I wear it, th...  

Thanks for your nice post 🙏 Mine says hi 👋 even if it’s a 3940 and not 3941 😉 ...  

What a wonderful example: enjoy it!

if you don’t look at your watch at least once a day (not for time purposes) you are wearing the wrong watch. With this one I would be looking many times 🔥. Beautiful Patek.

Thanks for sharing. Best, Emmanuel

I fully agree with not polishing a watch and congratulate you for resisting the temptation to polish it for such a long time, the watches after all are not mere shiny bijouterie for us but objects with meaning, so not changing them seems right to me.

During this long period, has your 3941 received the most wrist time and attention ?

Honestly, I think just based on age and how long I’ve owned the 3971, the answer is probably yes. If I had to put it in the “most wrist time” category, I’d say it sits comfortably alongside my Rolex 1675 from 1971 (not originally purchased by me) and my P... 

This one most certainly does. It’s basically perfect. I hope you enjoy it in this condition for many years to come!