Comments:
my arm size is 7 inches
There are two markings on the side of the case.
Compared to the 34mm 3445, the 3998 feels slightly smaller in size and thickness.
3998p seeking advice
Dear Friends;
Thinking of getting one for myself; seeking opinion from current or previous owners in regards to aesthetics, wearability, value etc
It’s small at 34mm by today’s standards; how do you think it would suit my 7” wrist?
Any real life pics, wrist shots would be appreciated.
Thanks much in advance
Best regards
Thinking of getting one for myself; seeking opinion from current or previous owners in regards to aesthetics, wearability, value etc
It’s small at 34mm by today’s standards; how do you think it would suit my 7” wrist?
Any real life pics, wrist shots would be appreciated.
Thanks much in advance
Best regards
I was looking at this as a gift to myself for my 60th
That was ten years ago. It's a very lovely piece
and pretty rare in platinum. I have about the same size
wrist as you. My feeling is that with watches that are a bit
small, I'm ok with it. It's functional art on my wrist. If it's
too large or heavy - Richard Lange sweep seconds for example,
those I don't like to wear. I've had the 3998p on my wrist. Be careful
not to get one that's polished. I've seen lugs that were too
thin. What color dial are you interested in? I've tried on both
black and white. Also comes with diamond dials. Happy
hunting!!
Thanks for the input
I am looking at a black dial; do you have any pics to share?
Bests
Bests
I might, I'll check
I know on Chrono24 there are a few.
I may be a little detail oriented, but there
are two types of numbers for the date.
One is thicker and a bit rigid and
one which is lighter in character
(my preference - just an opinion) which
allows the date window to breathe.
I may be a little detail oriented, but there
are two types of numbers for the date.
One is thicker and a bit rigid and
one which is lighter in character
(my preference - just an opinion) which
allows the date window to breathe.
I would seek to try it on before you buy.
34 mm is very small by today's standards. With a 7" wrist -- neither big nor small -- you may be disappointed.
Maybe consider a 5107 or 5127 instead.
Happy 3998P silver no diamonds owner here for roughly a decade...
I have 6.6" wrists and prefer smaller watches with the 3998P being my smallest. While the watch is small, the dial is not. It is the same size as the dial of my 5711/1A. I use the 3998P no matter what I am wearing and wouldn't trade it for a 39mm 5227 or similar. Not a fan of large empty dials. The one automatic Calatrava I might add is 5107P black.
Note that 3998 changed quite a bit over its long production period. The movement changed from 310 to 315 with the 310 having been problematic. Early examples got two hallmarks on the case side opposite of the crown, later ones have two hallmarks under the lugs and since around 2000 or 2001 (or 2002) they put four hallmarks under the lugs. The aprior marks / sigma dials disappeared, the date font lost the serifs, the Patek logo also became more modern, you name it... The biggest visual change was a change in the shape the lugs when they increased the number of hallmarks from two to four around 2000 or 2001. Earlier the lugs were narrow and long, after 2000 or 2001 shorter and stubbier looking. Some people think that the early examples are overpolished when in fact the lugs on all but the most recent examples were thin to begin with.
The link below to the German Rolex forum may have some additional info...
Happy hunting!
Thanks so much for the information
Would you happen to know when the movement changed from 310 to 315?
Best regards
Best regards
Found an article
Says the caliber 310 was used in the 3998 from
1989 through 1993. After that the 315.
collectability.com
1989 through 1993. After that the 315.
collectability.com
This is my 3998g. Cal.310 manufactured in 1991
my arm size is 7 inches
There are two markings on the side of the case.
Compared to the 34mm 3445, the 3998 feels slightly smaller in size and thickness.