3941J

Just wanted to share some thoughts and feelings about a watch that continues to win my heart, decades after its debut - the Patek Philippe 3941J with that stunning opaline dial. I picked up my example all the way back in 1987, and every time I wear it, th

I recently collected my watch from the Patek salon in London after a service. Although it seems service these days takes a long time, I cannot be happier with the result or the extraordinary courtesy received from the team on Bond Street. Their welcome on

I love the size of the 3941 and as far as readability goes, after a while you rely on the position of the hands on the subdials as opposed to reading numerals or tiny letters, and discern the info you need. I'm proud to own a 5970 but still regret passing

An unbeatable daily companion.

“Bird law in this country is not governed by reason.” – Charlie Kelly The Patek Philippe 3940 is among the loveliest references of the past fifty years and, in this author’s opinion, is perhaps the reference that best represents wh

Interesting tidbit! I was looking around and found this one at Windvintage: and this one at Philips: www.phillips.com 25. Do you know why this one doesn't have the same subdial on the right side (I prefer yours)? So only a couple dozen were made a

And looking better than ever. My first service since I bought this 3941J a few years ago. After the team at Henri Stern in NY felt it was needed I swallowed hard, trusted them, and bore the separation. Now I’m glad I did; thanks PP for all the kind attent

They make us appreciate our watches more. I'm waiting for my 3941J to come back from Dr. Patek after a maintenance tune up. I miss it.

Thanks for the kind words about my white metal Pateks. Here’s the other half of my collection, in colored gold. The 2569-1J (1957) and the 3941J (1989) are holding up better than I am but probably need service soon. The 5230R reminds me the world is beaut

While there I decided to buy a pair of YG spring-bars for easier changing between my deployant based strap and my pin buckle strap for my 3941J. I was pleasantly surprised that those spring-bars were "only" US$65 each/$130 for the pair. Plus it came with