3940P and 3940R - the “understated elegance”

Oct 28, 2020,09:32 AM
 

When my late father liked a certain reference, he would buy at least a pair.  When I was young, I could not understand why he did so.  Many years later, I suspect that his horological passion is so strong that he felt that his Pateks were like his children and that he wanted more than one.  No matter what, I hope that he loved me more than his watches ! 🤣

Seriously though, 3940P and R have the same classy and classic Patek DNA and yet they are so different.  Introduced in 1985, this elegant automatic perpetual calendar came out against the Quartz trends. Days and months aperture were replaced by sub-dials. They are 3 series to this model.  I believe my dad’s models are from the 2nd series which was produced between 1987 & 1989.  The Swiss sigma is below the outer minute track.









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It is surprising what a difference the metal can make...

 
 By: mdg : October 28th, 2020-09:36
...now you just need the 'J' for the trifecta : )

Two great watch and a touching story of passion in your family!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : October 28th, 2020-10:45
Seems like you share the horological passion with your father!

I think it’s in the blood ☺️

 
 By: cbb in honor of Chamnong Bhirombhakdi : October 28th, 2020-19:21
Although I’m far from his league

It’s the journey that count! [nt]

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : October 28th, 2020-20:02

Sounds like a smart man 👍 if you like something and have the means why not get an P and R

 
 By: FRAMII : October 28th, 2020-11:13
I tend to do the same just in my scale . Great collection you have 👍 Fram

Platinum was my first acquisition

 
 By: cbb in honor of Chamnong Bhirombhakdi : October 28th, 2020-19:23
So I tend to go with it although I love Rose gold as well

Hi cbb, the 3940...

 
 By: GLau : October 29th, 2020-07:33
fraternal twins look very happy together ! 😃 Do you like the P or R more ? What is your reason ?

I like both 😉

 
 By: cbb in honor of Chamnong Bhirombhakdi : November 1st, 2020-01:38
Different feeling with different material... like when you wear color outfit... passive or more aggressive

The 3940P is so special. [nt]

 
 By: @Patek_Ambassador : November 1st, 2020-10:27