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It... Often.
Best,
Nicolas
For the fun: Patek 3940 or 5140?
3940P: A summit of understatement ( not to say coldness ), elegance, discretion.
For a mature taste:
5140P: Cooler, easier, a tad bigger, but maybe less... refined?
Which one do you prefer? Aaah, in both case... Same movement... Cal 240 inside. Worth a photo?
Best, Nicolas
5140P: Cooler, easier, a tad bigger, but maybe less... refined?
Which one do you prefer? Aaah, in both case... Same movement... Cal 240 inside. Worth a photo?
Best, Nicolas
I may be biased, but maybe not...
Since I own both references. My preference goes to the older model, but find the blue-dialed 5140P stands in a league of its own. I'd even choose that over a 5550P (and I have). I think it has to do with the strong contrasts present in this watch. The blue dial against white metal and the white lettering against the blue dial. Does it appear cluttered, unbalanced? Sure. However, is it beautiful and striking? Yes, you bet!
I can also be called biased...
but after looking enough 5140P and 5550P side-by-side, my favourite is 5550. The reason is that on a long run 5140P is a bit "boring". At first sight(s) it is really cool but it lacks the capability to attract again and again.
When comparing 5140 with 3940, there is no contest. I like 3940 much more. That design was close to perfect and Patek just tried to make the case a bit bigger and dial more readable. However, the dial of 5140 is messy in my eyes while the dial of 3940 is much clearer.
Best, Kari
+1. The problem, when a watch gives you an easier feeling is that you get quickly rid of
It... Often.
Best,
Nicolas
At the same time
5550P is so different that you lear to appreciate it more and more, time after time.
The old 3940 is nor easy or complicated. It's just pure and in that, it's the purity I appreciate.
Best, Kari
Since everyone seems to like the 3940...
Here's the rose gold version in the sunshine...
Very nice.
Even coloured gold is not my first option, in the case of 3940 the R version is perhaps the nicest.
Best, Kari
Here's a few more pics....
This message has been edited by mauiguy on 2015-09-05 18:44:39
I don't know why that last image is so skewed.
The original size is 1024x758 pixels. I linked the image (did not use the uploader) so you can open the image in a new window and view it properly. For some reason it displays funny when I view it on the forum.
I know from my very own experience
that 3940R looks much better on the wrist than in any photos taken. However, your pictures are great and give a good hint...
Congrats!
Kari
This is an interesting comparision
I've prepared a post about the 5140R mainly but which makes the link with the 3940 reference.
I really like both (especially the upsize for the 5140) but one thing I prefer from the 3940 is the subdials' printings (again!) which are lighter and more elegant.
But it's close to me.
Cheers,Mark
I really like both (especially the upsize for the 5140) but one thing I prefer from the 3940 is the subdials' printings (again!) which are lighter and more elegant.
But it's close to me.
Cheers,Mark
I like the concave bezel of the 3940
(and don't underestimate the difficulty of making those). Overall, if I had to make the decision each morning whether to wear my 3940 or my 5140, I would not find it too upsetting.
That is indeed the kind of nice dilemma we all want to live. ;) Back to these...
... The concave bezel is more my taste, too. More sophisticated, more sensual, maybe, too?
Best,
Nicolas
Both will do. Hard choice.
But 3940 g is more refined. Discreet and really a statement watch.
The 5140 g j or even p slightly more sporty. My opinion.
Thanks for the pics nico.
Best
Geross
The 5140 g j or even p slightly more sporty. My opinion.
Thanks for the pics nico.
Best
Geross
3940..The only problem is
the size.5140 dial is too busy and not clear,you feel its out of focus.
Best,
ahmed
The 3940 is my favourite.....
less cluttered which suits this watch better in my opinion.
Nice pictures mate
Cheers
Francois
The 3940 is a nice experience to live. Even for a few minutes.
Thanks for your feedback, my dear friend.
Nicolas
3940 is more balanced, for me...but i tend to love the blue PP dials [nt]
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My vote goes to 3940
Everything seemed perfectly harmonized and balanced on the 3940. A case of less is more that give rise to the elegant and timeless appeal. One never gets tire of looking at the sublime dial.
In additon to what other Purists have already pointed out on the 5940, a minor flaw in my eyes would be the feeling of distortion caused by the compressed numbering (i.e. 5 & 29) that wraps around the moon subdial. All said, it is a beautiful watch and I like the dial color combinations very much.
Thank you for the fantastic photos, Nico!
Cheers,
Ken
3940... no contest
basically for the font spacing!
Never really thought about the concave vs convex, but that is a good point!
Best, Ross
Yes, a dial thought for the case and a case thought for the dial. Same for the 5110
Compared to the 5130.
Best,
Nicolas