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I started my journey of appreciating watches through a friend of mine. He introduced me to the brand, Patek Philippe. Many people were wearing Rolex and for some reason, I was drawn to "complication" watches. I bought the annual calendar 5056P in 2005 and have kept it since as my daily wearer togeth
The Patek Philippe Reference 5140 is a perpetual calendar wristwatch, succeeding the highly regarded Reference 3940. It maintains the classic Patek Philippe perpetual calendar layout, featuring day, date, month, leap year, and moon phase indications. The 5140 was introduced with a slightly larger case diameter than its predecessor, reflecting contemporary preferences while retaining a traditional aesthetic.
This reference is powered by the ultra-thin self-winding Caliber 240 Q, known for its micro-rotor construction which allows for a slender case profile. The movement provides a power reserve of 48 hours. The watch is presented in 18k white gold, rose gold, or yellow gold cases, measuring 39 mm in diameter, and is fitted with a sapphire crystal. It offers water resistance to 30 meters.
The 5140 appeals to collectors seeking a modern perpetual calendar with a direct lineage to Patek Philippe's established complications. Its production run from 2006 to 2019 saw various dial configurations, including opaline and silvery finishes. The watch is typically paired with a leather strap and a deployant clasp, consistent with Patek Philippe's classic offerings.
You took your time to go for it, you did not think about speculation, you just followed your heart and your passion. The watch will not sleep in a bank vault but will enjoy great wrist time with you making you both happy. You are not having the necessary connexions at PP or with a specific AD since you are not a regular buyer, but you are sincere in your passion, you made your homework, you had the excellent idea to liaise with the right Purist friend (thank you to him ) and this what I like in
This watch is very thin and has a nice heft to it. Enjoy and think of a nice explanation to your annual calendar why it will now has less wrist time. LOL! Cheers, Gordon
It is truly a beautiful watch!
First, thanks a lot for sharing your experience, we can thus share the pleasure of you getting one of your dreams It is nice and interesting to wait on the long run and maturate this kind of decision. We have some models we are deeply attracted by but don't take the plunge for a reason or another. When it comes back from time to time we know we feel something sepcial and this is a right watch to get. I'm very happy to see someone like you getting it. Wear it in the best of health and do not hesi
Your article on the AR pieces 10 yr review was very informative. in fact I look for it once in awhile just to read it again. Great article! Hence, i keep on lusting for the 5550, now i am a proud owner of one
and thanks a lot for the very nice comments. Enjoy it, it is really not any watch.
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