Being exhaustive with the 3940, introduced in 1985, is almost impossible because of the 3 different series (1985, 1987, 1995): for a comprehensive approach, check, for example, Collecting the 3940 on Twain Time. The 5140 was introduced in 2006 as a modern

My favorite Twenty-4 is the grey dial one! What a nice timepiece! I definitely agree with your wife. Very generic. Nothing special. And I had the same expression as your spouse, I thought I was being pranked. First it was Bansky, now some news outlet was

Hi, everyone there, I am Peter. I am an enthusiast for collecting Patek watches since many years. I have read a lot, but never really share anything. Now, I think it's time not only to take, but also to "give"! Here is my collections. Hope you enjoy my ev

between the 3940 and the 5140 is the bezel. The 3940 has a concave bezel and the 5140 has the convex bezel. The latter sticks out and is easily scratched. The bezel on the 3940 looks far better and is more functional. The date numbers on the 3940 are the

.. personally I also prefer the 5140j over other metals.. It somehow brings out the old world charm with yellow gold and silver dial. Also the newer dials seems to have thinner fonts which works out pretty well. Enjoy it in good health.. Cheers !

A matter of personal choice really when it comes to choosing the metal. Personally I prefer the rose. Then the white. Then again u may not like the rose gold with a brown dial. I have the rose gold with the off white dial (3940R) and is my preferred choic

I am thinking of purhcasing a Patek perpetual calendar 5140 but i dont know which one i should get..any thoughts..thanks

In my eyes Golden Ellipse is one of the most beautiful watches ever made. Next weekend I'll pick up one with YG bracelet for my wife. And I continue dreaming about the platinum one for myself. The only thing I can't understand is that why this is the leas

Agree that the 5140P is an "eye catcher". Less understated than the G. If you are hesitant about the P, and want something a bit more noticeable than the G, try on the "budget" model......the 5140J. Has a vintage sort of look, and who knows, yellow gold m