Suitbert, you are right. Things like dial colour can very quite a lot. I've seen this myself close up. Those shots are simply beautiful. As moderator, you will have seen a lot of Pateks' and I think you would agree, that when they get it right, they really get it right(design wise). That, I think ap
The problem here, of course, is that everyone here has valid points. The 5970 has a totally different character to 3940. A different look, feel etc... How on earth does one choose between them??? It's difficult because none of these watches are essential and the fulfill something beyond mere need. I
You are reasoning and making a lot of sense. The more posts I have read and the more research I have done, the more I feel, that deep down no other watch gives as much satisfaction as a top end Patek. Only IMHO, of course. A friend of mine who has handled both 3940 and 5970 also said the same thing.
CL, I'll bear that in mind. I find the brochures and publicity shots tend to give slightly inaccurate and differing colourations to the actual "in the metal" colours anyway. May I ask, why the 5970g instead of the 3940p? Both are great watches and I am yet to decide on one rather than the other. Sti
Hello guys, Thanks for that information. CL, you are right it is a beautiful watch but I prefer the movements with the full size rotor. Visually, much more attractive. Jerome, on the subject of the dial, you are correct, the Patek brochure lists the dial of all 3940 versions as opaline white. Many t
Hello, I may have the opportunity to purchase an Patek 3940 in platinum soon. The other metals in that ref all have interchangeable solid and transparent case backs. The plat does not. What I would like to know is this; Does the platinum version come as standard with a sapphire crystal case back or