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Patek Philippe

5140 Perpetual

 

I just saw the 5140 in the flesh and I must say I'm enamoured. It has a more modern size of 37.2mm and has the perfect face.

Appreciate if owners of the 5140 or 3940 can comment on ownership experiences, eg reliability, fragility etc. I know the issue of investment brings scathing comments, but I'd just like to know what the chaps here think. When I hand it to my children in 30 years time, whether it'll have appreciated at least somewhat.

Thanks, David

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I agree!

 
By: dl999 : March 23rd, 2007-08:16
5140 is my daily wearer at the moment. Modern and better legible than 3940. Can be worn casual and with a suit . I made a quick wristshot for you, hope that helps! Cheers, Domi...  

What a beautiful watch....

 
By: davidsavage : March 23rd, 2007-16:06
....and shirt! Thanks for taking the photos to respond. Very nice. Some apprehension is that the watch is fragile, I've handled it and it doesn't seem (just an impression) that it'll take the knocks of daily wearing. Any comments on that and/or the timeke... 

I have a 3940 WG...

 
By: Claude : March 23rd, 2007-13:23
and as far as I am concerned it is perfect. Personally, I like the size and feel that it is perfectly balanced, particularly given the fantastic thin profile. I have had my watch for just over a year and over that time it has been reliable and kept good t...