5038

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

Haha, just curious to know. Back then, those with the 240Q movement, 3940, 5038, 5039, and 5040, were much appreciated, until they were considered "too small". I love them all I must admit. You do have a wonderful and functional collection of PP. Wear the

I almost got a 5038 recently. But even though it was very nice and rare with its fantastic black dial, I just did not like the pearls on the bezel. Small things can spoil a beauty, I guess. And that is my issue with the 5140: just a bit off from true grea

Hi Whit, Thank you for your post. I always find your posts both interesting and well reasoned and since you are a former AD you bring a unique and valuable perspective. For whatever its worth (or not) here is my take on 3940 versus 3450. 3940 is a fantast

The feel is not quite solid as big pieces like 5960, 5970. It's therefore easier to wear (gonna to wear it every day). It's rose gold so it's eye-catching, yet warm and elegant, fit for all occasions. It's a perpetual calendar, so it's very useful. I have

Since you already have a 5970G which has the same DNA as the 3970 except with some modifications on the dial and the case, the 5050 will bring out a different watch - it's not a perpetual calendar with chronograph like the 5970 and 3970. The 5050 is purel

with a seconds hand. Those based on caliber 240Q (i.e., the forever 3940, 5040, 5038, 5039) have no seconds hand. IMHO, the 5059 is a par above the 240Q based perpetual, although it wears thicker on the wrist. Having said, one must admit from the aestheti

is very rare as far as I know...here are some: 5038: Limited production of 500 pieces. 3940 (Platinum version): Some are fitted with black dial. 5040/5041 (Platinum version): Some are fitted with black dial. I never see black dial on 5059/5039/3940/5050 o