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Trying on the 3940p was a dangerous idea
I came across this watch 2 weeks ago. Its elegance and beauty are still very much in my head.
Sure I don't need another watch in a platinum case (trying to rationalize), and the lack of a display case back does obstruct views to the micro-rotor (nitpicking), but it's just so hard to imagine there're many watches that offer the same kind of classic charm.
Not having owned a Patek before, I can't help but wonder if this should be my first. Lots of dreaming...
Ken
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Trying on the 3940p was a dangerous idea
I came across this watch 2 weeks ago. Its elegance and beauty are still very much in my head. Sure I don't need another watch in a platinum case (trying to rationalize), and the lack of a display case back does obstruct views to the micro-rotor (nitpickin...
Dangerous idea indeed
And not so easy to find a better first PP,Fits your writs perfectly. Best, Ahmed
Incredible watch!
Can\'t go wrong with that one. The 3940 has such a clean and legible dial layout. Good luck.
The solid back
was standard on the platinum versions for a while when display backs were used for gold models. Cannot go wrong with this watch.
If you don't have PP , this is a very good first.
All the more its platinum case. You should buy it. You will not have PP till you buy one. Dreaming is dreaming. Don't deprive yourself , you only live once. Buy and make your dream a reality. Cheers. Geross.
A better philosophy lesson than what I learnt at school haha!
Thanks for the encouragement, geross. Ken
That would be a wonderful first Patek
Or your last! What a great watch. I\'m. OT much of a Patek dress watch guy, but I\'d jump on one of those if I had the chance. It looks good on your wrist!
Trying new watches is always dangerous.
But without taking risks, sometimes we won't gain. So, good luck!
I had similar thoughts before picking up my 3940P recently....
and am absolutely delighted I took the plunge! Just such an understated watch and very wearable, as you know having tried it. Regarding the case back, I believe if you have the correct series PP will make you a sapphire back if you ask nicely. Hope this h...
Congratulations on your 3940p!
Well done on this beauty, jwd. And thanks for the advice on the sapphire back. Ken
I definitely did my homework by reading your old posts on the 3940p.
Thanks, Nicolas. Ken
An absolute classic from Patek.
The solid back wouldn't bother me, but to my eye this reference looks best in colored metals. There just isn't sufficient contrast with white metal. Only my opinion, and the beauty of the 3940 shines thru in any metal!
Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement
I think 3940p makes a lot of sense from the collecting perspective. The overwhelmingly positive feedback is yet another proof that it's well-loved by our collecting community. On a personal level though, it gets a little trickier. I'm blessed to have a fi...
Any service history on it
if its ten years or more its needs service.....from the posts here could be a factor to consider.
Good advice. This one should be okay.
Thanks for the reminder, watch-er. I have a decent relationship with the dealer. The watch has good rate on the witschi machine. Ken
Go for it!
This is just to nudge you a bit; my 2 watch QP collection; RG and PT. Best regards ...
Great pair of QP you got there
Thanks for the nudge, Stylophile. The 3940p is still very much on my mind. By the way, I wonder which of these 2 got more wrist time from you... Ken
Thanks
3940j; about 12 years old; great size for my small wrists; makes a great dress watch with suit and a very low physical profile Bests
The smaller case size is indeed a great blend of elegance and confidence, as many have suggested
Happy for you that the watch has accompanied you for this long. Ken
That is a real Patek!
it ticks so many of the right boxes. If you can pull it off- that is a great watch
Note, it was a GREAT idea trying it on.
Strangely, the same day you posted the shot of the 3940P on your wrist, I too went to have a look at one, and I said "Yes!". This piece is quintessentially Patek and soooooo classic, and the size is perfect for my wrist. It was the watch of choice for Phi...
Great job getting the 3940p on your wrist!
Congrats on the catch, Oliver! It looks great, as you already know... Other than the tecnical aspects and its beautiful asthetics, I love what this reference represents as Patek's response to the quartz crisis. Other than doing less, they did more. Hopefu...
