But that's changing a bit! I like how the case and dial markers are a bit bolder than the 3940 while still keeping everything slim, neat, and restrained. I was trying on this G recently and it was hard to take it off!

Not bad looking with its brown dial, even if I still prefer the Platinum Blue, I must say. Here is the Platinum for the comparison: Best, Nicolas

A cool case and a beautiful dial and this Cal 240 in all its beauty. Not sure I prefer it to the 3940, but I can confess that it is another tempting one. Always a great pleasure to see one. Best, Nicolas

Following the discontinuation of ref 5236, we can notice that all recent "simple" perpetual calendars are offered at a huge discount on the secondary market: the 5236 itself, the 5320, the 5159, even the 5140. It seems that only 5740 is appreciated, but t

I have never really understood the boundary between "complications" and "grand complications" in Patek's catalogue, specially with Perpetual Calendars. Only explanation I can find is marketing and price positioning... To me, an Annual Calendar - Monocount

I think 5960 is a better watch, but 5140 suits your wrist better. And you mentioned wearability / slimness a few times. However I feel you may like the 5140 to meet a price point. Instead, you may want another thin watch whose date function is easy to set

Due to complications, case size, etc. the 5960 is sporty classic while the 5140 is romantic classic. Depending which one I would crave more I would accordingly choose. Last comment, I personally like more the slate dial 5140. Makes it even more special im

So manual chrono over auto Perpetual over annual Worldtimer over GMT And a combination of these “lesser” complications never trumps a watch with only a single “more advanced” complication.

But this is hobby based on emotions, so go for what makes you happy! As for the small date numerals, totally disregard it, since I remember when the 5140 was introduced, someone came up whit this observation and everyone just repeated the same thing, whil