amanico
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I have a soft spot for the white metal versions, though.
The understated and modern 3940 G, or the mighty 5140 P, with its blue dial.
I would have got one if only I didn't already own another watch with a Cal 240 inside, the WT, which would hurt my " golden rules " when it coms to PP watches:
Never two watches with the same movement.
Best,
Nicolas.
This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-12-28 23:22:55
3940: simply the best.
There are a lot of Patek that I really love. Among them 3940 is the one that I love to wear the most: small, thin, complicated and yet so simple… Here in yellow but I love all the versions....
Agreed. In this configuration, it looks even more classic than in white metal. [nt]
Do you also own another version of the 3940? Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-12-28 23:13:51
I have a soft spot for the white metal versions, though.
The understated and modern 3940 G, or the mighty 5140 P, with its blue dial. I would have got one if only I didn't already own another watch with a Cal 240 inside, the WT, which would hurt my " golden rules " when it coms to PP watches: Never two watches ...
Me
Unfortunately I'm not strong enough to have rules: I tend to buy what I love. Sometime I have the same watch in three metals… When I’m in love with a watch I lose control!
That makes sense. :) [nt]
No message body This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-12-29 01:06:51
I agree with you 100%
I don't know why but 3940 looks somehow more readable than the new version 5140. My dream would be 3940P with the blue dial of 5140. That would be simply stunning. Best, Kari
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This is not the gold dial , right?
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