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Being exhaustive with the 3940, introduced in 1985, is almost impossible because of the 3 different series (1985, 1987, 1995): for a comprehensive approach, check, for example, Collecting the 3940 on Twain Time. The 5140 was introduced in 2006 as a modern

Haha, just curious to know. Back then, those with the 240Q movement, 3940, 5038, 5039, and 5040, were much appreciated, until they were considered "too small". I love them all I must admit. You do have a wonderful and functional collection of PP. Wear the

I almost got a 5038 recently. But even though it was very nice and rare with its fantastic black dial, I just did not like the pearls on the bezel. Small things can spoil a beauty, I guess. And that is my issue with the 5140: just a bit off from true grea

Hi Whit, Thank you for your post. I always find your posts both interesting and well reasoned and since you are a former AD you bring a unique and valuable perspective. For whatever its worth (or not) here is my take on 3940 versus 3450. 3940 is a fantast

This year Vacheron Constantin celebrated its 260th anniversary issuing 7 new limited anniversary editions (with 4 new calibres) for the HARMONY Collection. Last night, Mr Julien Tornare, Managing Director of Vacheron Constantin Asia Pacific and Mr Christi

The feel is not quite solid as big pieces like 5960, 5970. It's therefore easier to wear (gonna to wear it every day). It's rose gold so it's eye-catching, yet warm and elegant, fit for all occasions. It's a perpetual calendar, so it's very useful. I have

Since you already have a 5970G which has the same DNA as the 3970 except with some modifications on the dial and the case, the 5050 will bring out a different watch - it's not a perpetual calendar with chronograph like the 5970 and 3970. The 5050 is purel

with a seconds hand. Those based on caliber 240Q (i.e., the forever 3940, 5040, 5038, 5039) have no seconds hand. IMHO, the 5059 is a par above the 240Q based perpetual, although it wears thicker on the wrist. Having said, one must admit from the aestheti