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I've always loved the 3939

 

Hi,

I've always loved the 3939!  To be honest I would compare it with the 5950: same simplicity of design and dial, purity, top of its class! Choosing a preference would be very hard and as of today I would take a 5950!

I would compare the 5951 with a 5074. There I would probably compliment my 5950 with a 5074, for its cathedral gongs. If you get a minute repeater, beauty of sound is what counts more IMO! The 5951 is surprising but much more appealing in real than on pics!

Cheers

Dje

ps: my hope was for a replacement of the 3939 by a similarly designed, larger cased watch with cathedral gongs. That's not what we get, as the new 5339 has no cathedral gongs and a very different style that is not my own taste, even if very strong and very Patek Philippe! Let's wait for another try! smile

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5951P vs 3939HP

 
By: little501 : March 20th, 2010-21:10
It appears that both watches needs application and the prices are almost the same. It you can have money to get either one, which one you would like to take? A perpetual split second chrono OR a tourbillon MR? Each carries two important complication...har... 

3939HP first, then 5951P

 
By: LarryFRCGP : March 20th, 2010-21:18
As 3939HP might be d/c first, and 5951P should be around for some time unless it got booed down the rows fro its TV shape and Mr Stern change it to a boring round case.. (I personally love the TV shape), Larry

I honestly don't love the 5951P...

 
By: patrick_y : March 20th, 2010-22:05
Personally, I really appreciate the 5074P, which from my understanding is about the same price as a 3939HP (or in the neighborhood of that price). While I do like the flamboyance of the red-handed 5951P, I do find the dial layout to be extremely unconvent... 

Without any hesitation, the 3939!

 
By: amanico : March 20th, 2010-23:06
I will have to wait till I'm able ( if one day I am ) to see a 5951 in the flesh, but my first a priori is not big love for the 5951. And, to me, it cannot beat the 3939, which is a pure (master)piece of Poetry! Best, Nicolas

5951 for me

 
By: Bruno.M1 : March 21st, 2010-02:06
but in fact I would rather have the 5950. If I would want a tourbillon , repeater I would take the 5016 !

I've always loved the 3939

 
By: Dje : March 21st, 2010-02:25
Hi, I've always loved the 3939! To be honest I would compare it with the 5950: same simplicity of design and dial, purity, top of its class! Choosing a preference would be very hard and as of today I would take a 5950! I would compare the 5951 with a 5074... 

this one is an easy decision

 
By: eric.vonschonberg : March 23rd, 2010-01:18
5951 - It has my 3 favorite complications: 1. Rattrapante 2. Chronograph 3. Perpetual calendar In addition, it has the following I especially like: 1. Ultra think movement 2. Sporty look 3939 - It has 2 complication, neither of which I'm interested in, bu... 

Just can' T waiT ....

 
By: jellybean : March 23rd, 2010-17:29
Everyone here will be waiting for your Patek 5951 for sure .... let us know when you have placed your order. We just cant wait to see this piece up close. YOU must let us know how you will apply those split chrono functions into your daily life ... who ca... 

Please post a photo....

 
By: MiniCooper : March 24th, 2010-00:24
when you get it.... cheers ps. please do not pity me as I do wear a suit.... I have to work for my living but it is not as bad..... I could be out of a job... besides, if I recall well, both President Obama & Bush also wear suits.......