Just coming across it now. Amazing. On a related note - I always wondered if Patek made a 3940 or 5140 in steel as a one off for a VIP. I guess we may never know!
Later common versions were automatic. This one is manual wind, like you said, 10 pieces in platinum. Speaking of 10 - I have had mine for 10 years now! Given how many pieces turn over in my collection, the fact that this one has had staying power...
Background story that you probably don't know until now. I happened to see your WTB post - I check Purists maybe once a week and that day it was the first top post in the Collectors Corner. I contacted my friend in the east coast who owns one, and I...
Some might say GS puts out too many special editions etc -- I, on the other hand, applaud them for making such a big variety of things. This color and dial is so good though that it belongs on other models. Just sublime.
