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Mark in Paris
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There is still a 5140P (even 2) in the collection,

with the 5139, but I understand your point of course.

By the way the 5940 which is still in the collection is 8.6mm (3940 was 8.5mm if I'm not wrong) whereas the 5140 was 8.9mm (I would not have said so before looking at figures). The 5140's bezel is covering the glass's side and upper edge (thus protecting it from shocks compared to the 3940): this certainly gives the impression it is thicker than that.

I think the 5327 remains quite thin (in spite of what the new design may communicate) with 9.5mm (thank you Patrickh for the figure!)). Though the +0.6mm make it in another field from the 5140 and even more so from the 3940 reference.

When I could see the 5327 R and G together with the 5140P, the difference of case shape and its thinner look was what striked most though.

The way the 5140's case looks is really unique, especially compared to the 5327's. The rounded profile is of course sheding even more light on this point compared to the more important work on the 5327's case.

The case of the 5327 is definitely more complicated when considering crafting and design (grooves, change in curve orientation from a lug to the other) and this brings so much in terms of aesthetics.

On the other hand, the pure line of a 3940 and 5140 bring a feeling that is impossible to compete with and that I will miss too... if I want to buy new. Because yes, the watch will always be available in second hand and this is something I appreciate. Having decades of the same thinness would be too much IMHO. I'm glad it will remain specific to a certain period, whithout being impossible to get either because of a much too low production.

Thus, the time of the very very thin PC cases is not behind us yet.

It is always difficult to choose between the immense pleasure of a clean line compared to the pleasure of a more elaborated style. And both are not compatible though.

We'll love to get your opinion when you see it.

Thanks for the comments and interesting thoughts Moritz.

Cheers, Mark


This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2016-04-29 11:28:31