Patek Philippe

And your thoughts and views would be very much appreciated. I am considering a trade of my 5205G + cash (my end) to purchase a 3940R. Recently, my 5205 came back from Patek after having the dial changed for the lighter one, which makes readability a lot b... 

as the daily watch - 5205 is great choice. 3940 is fantastic special occasions watch imo

In my current life, unless I win the lottery, I shall never be able to afford another Patek. In an ideal world, your suggestion would make perfect sense. But unfortunately I shall only ever own one Patek.

Plus I love the " surranné " charm of the 3940. Best, Nicolas

watches and they do not compete in the same class. I would change any PP AC to any PP perpetual. Best, Kari

3940 and 5205 offer very different wearing experience. 3940 is a very elegant and very thin watch while 5205 is significantly thicker and bigger. No question that perpetual calendar is more desired in a sense than annual calendar for watch collectors. I t... 

I like the AC very much, but I see the complication as a "compromise" in the end. The 3940 is a dream watch. Like you, I prefer it vs. the 5140.

Only the readability? Annual vs perpetual calendar? Anything else? For me the beauty (subjective, I know) and the feeling on my wrist is more important than the (level of) complication. Oliver

Far prefer 3940. Never liked 5205. All a matter of personal preference. No right or wrong.

You all have valid points and are positive in your wording, which is pleasing to read. Grisar, I can understand your thoughts, but I have been fortunate to have always worn a mixture of size watches, so adapting to either a smaller or larger diameter size... 

long as the additional money is within reason. There is a difference between the two which may be something to consider, notably the lack of a seconds hand in the 3940. Would that be an issue for you?

The 5140 that I had, also came without a second hand. And though, it was not the reason why I didn't bond with it, I did wish that it had one. But now I believe that over the many years that I have followed this crazy passion of ours and my tastes have ch... 

I had the 'lively' center sweep 3495 but that didn't make me love my 3940 any lesser. Also, it's increasingly become my daily wearer too, especially the subtleness of a white metal 3940G. I wore alot more than the 3940J...! Just me... Mech.

I can really say the 1mm size makes very little difference but the cluttered dial, a lot. And I think the 3940R is a superb addition to your collection. Bravo. Mech.

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Coming from a friend who has also experienced the wearing/ownership of both PC's it speaks volumes. :)

this piece yesterday and it felt pretty good too :) Mech. ...  

... And a fan of perpetual calendars, big vote (again) for the classic, nay, uber-classic, 3940. Hehe.

I saw one just before Christmas and it wore very nicely on my wrist. Then I happened to look at the price and I had to hand it back!! LOL :) Anyway tomorrow I may have something new, to me, on my wrist?????????

Just happen to see a 3940P today. It's a very balanced, elegant, quite and attractive watch.

The 3940 is the classic PC.