Patek Philippe

Watchlover42's recent acquisition of a 5940J made me realise that an overview of this Patek Philippe perpetual calendar model had not yet been done: so, here it is!


















credit: dunaliga (1-3) & bulangandsons





























credit: monochrome (1-7) & Sjx























credit: @watchzen (5 wrist shots) & Adonis watches













credit: LMHorlogerie & @nb.horology (last photo) 

Thank you very much for the nice recap.
Considering that the MSRP was over six figures when discontinued in 2020, I would say that it is a pretty reasonable reference to get on today's market. Really a beautiful watch.

...but pay attention to the type on this one...very interesting and well-done, for a change : )

5940 reference has a very vintaga vibe to begin with and while I really like the black dial version on G, the J works for me the best here....(I feel the same same about 5110J Worldtime)

...one example of a design the Patek didn't just phone in...

But the typo of the numerals isn't what I prefer: interesting and well done, but I personally could do with a simpler font, like in the 5020. 


credit: Sjx

...I think long out of reach for me these days... I guess my point is, the type is interesting, not just what is expected. It goes along with the entire character of the watch. I find it amusing that the typeface on the 5270, a high-end, expensive watch, is a version of American Typewriter. Most designers would never use it unless they were trying to create a nostalgic or retro look, but it somehow works : )

I would’ve thought R is a very nice option or G with black dial.

Kind Regards
Gatsby

It's just that, on photos at least, yellow gold seems to me to fit just a little better the vintage vibe and aesthetic of the watch.
As for white gold/black dial, even if it seems to be a great combo, it simply doesn't speak to me because I'm not into white metals (very personal, of course).
Best regards, Emmanuel

I certainly felt that was the case with the 5170. I bought the J series. But it’s still the cheapest one amongst the whole lot.

Best
Gatsby

most good looking is also the cheapest !
Best, Emmanuel

...and this is a traditional-looking watch. And, I believe the tone of yellow gold works better with my skin tone and with various clothing colors. If I am going for a white metal, it would be platinum or steel... White gold and rose gold are adulterated gold, if you will...

Unadulterated… thanks for your thoughts.

Best
Gatsby

but it's personally not what I prefer about this model. I could do with a simpler font, like in the 5020. Cheers, Emmanuel


credit: Sjx

Lovely, indeed.
Best, Emmanuel

the white gold/black dial is the most appealing to me . Excellent pictorial, thanks Emmanuel, cheers, Filip

J for me, I think...
Cheers, Emmanuel

I think I'm adding the black dial to my wish list... 👌🏻

But I think I'm in the J team ;-)
Best, Emmanuel

and on the wrist! 😆

Now I enjoy my new acquisition even more. Your great pics make me 100% certain, that I took the right decision! All versions do have their own charme but yellow gold is the right metal for me!

I'm with you concerning the J: best variant for my taste too, here.
If this one gets the wrist time your 3970 didn't get, you made a perfect choice for your wonderful collection!
Best, Emmanuel

but got bored of it as it was not legible at first glance and legibility is important to me. Lovely case shape and amazingly slim for a perpetual calendar.