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5320
Here's why: it's got its own thing going. And it looks great! I love its sporty/vintagey/casual vibe and have been surprised it hasn't been a huge screaming sells-over-retail success.
The 5140 is great, too... but, to my eye, it's a slightly lesser version of the 3940. So to me the 5320 wins because the 5140 is neither here nor there: if you want its slim and timeless style, get a preowned 3940.
Very hard choice - I really like the 5320 except the cream colour of the dial so if you’re fine with that I’d probably say 5320
I agree the dial painted colour makes it a bit cartoonish. Also in real life. What happened to Grand Feu enamel?
Will just have to live with that I think. Not the worse after all. I think it will age with grace with the blackened gold indices.
For me the 5320G without hesitation.
It has it’s own style and stands alone with it’s design.
I tried it about two years ago. I felt that it was very versatile and had a great wrist presence, too.
And then there is your personal next generation… 😊
Best
Thomas
I tried it about two years ago. I felt that it was very versatile and had a great wrist presence, too.
And then there is your personal next generation… 😊
Best
Thomas
Yes Thomas you’re right. I might save the chase for the super classic Perpetual for next year.
THANKS
If you are able, try them on first
They fit very differently. 37 vs 40. Long straight lugs vs downward sloping short lugs. The 5320 is a cream color that borders on yellow, just fyi. Here are photos to help. Sorry the 5140 is rose and not platinum, but hopefully this gives you an idea of the size and shape difference on the same wrist.
Thank you Houston-
Yes I did try them on and live both for different reasons. What is your choice?
5320 would get my vote
Like baufoam says below, I think the 3940 does “classic Patek” better than the 5140
I get it Houston! Thanks a lot!
The plan is taking form thanks to this great forum!🚀😍
Go Grey...
By that I mean gray market unless your dealer is giving you a substantial discount sorry to keep it real but that would be my first decision my second one would be the platinum choice I have seen both in the wild and unfortunately the 5320 does not have a great tile I think it would look so much better and another color darker
🙏 well thank you kindly for considering my opinion, but it is your emotion you need to listen to! I got it wrong so many time for my own collection, in the end others opinion don’t matter that much …
If your own emotion are not into a certain piece … for me anyway!
Completely agree here.
But since I am also listening to my family’s emotion here in this particular case, your opinion and the forum are really important players. 🙏amazing
Thanks-having a meeting on July 13th at the AD with my son-hope they are all still there.
The 5320g.
Not a doubt in my mind. I have been wearing the 5320 as a daily watch for over two years and I like it more today than I did when I bought it ( new) from an AD in Beverly Hills. I paid full retail for the watch and have not regretted that decision. As a Patek Philippe enthusiast, I enjoy wearing my watches. The 5320 fits perfectly into my daily life.
The 5140 is a 3940 “Scaled-Up” to accommodate modern fashion sensibilities and I feel that the design suffers. It just does not work for me. Better off to get a 3940 (if you are leaning in that direction). The 3940 is an all-time GREAT watch.
You are dealing with a quality problem. Congratulations!
Nice point with the 3940 and your 5320 history.
Really good advice. Thanks.
Conclusion: get the 5320 now and chase a first edition 3940 next year maybe😀
Conclusion: get the 5320 now and chase a first edition 3940 next year maybe😀
That was my first take too; but I’m being challenged by the family-in a good and constructive way.
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I prefer the traditional 5140P layout and dial color. If you don’t mind the “no seconds” hand and smaller case; it would be a no brainer to me.
Check and thanks. I have no issues with smaller cases.
Sizes have become a minor issue as you mature as a collector I think. As long as the sum of elements add up so to speak.
Most importantly
which watch fits your wrist better? The 5320 is 40mm while the 5140 is 37mm in diameter, quite a difference. How important is legibility to you because the 5320 is a lot more legible compared to the dial of the 5140. For me I would go for the 5140 as I have a small wrist and I prefer the mini rotor movement of the 5140 as compared to the 5320. In addition, in your case, you should stick to platinum watches to complete your platinum collection of Pateks!