Patek Philippe

I have always like early Patek watches in Yellow Gold case as it truly feels like it is what it was meant to be during those time. This one is special as it is the First Series, which I believe it 3940 was first introduced in the market as a yellow case w...  

I hope it helps me to be elegant too :P

Thanks for sharing.

It is nice to have posts like yours!

I love the size of this watch. Very easy to wear and mesmerizing to stare at.

probably the 130th made, if we include the Beyer version.

To me the 3940 well represents what Patek is all about. ( at least in my vision of the Brand). The 3970 is up there too. Pure Patek. Thanks for sharing your watch!

The other 'pure' Patek is the 5004

Certain variants of 3970 were not available in 2nd series (and 1st). Black dial, for example. Also, 2nd series is only perfect with large hallmarks...

are few and rare. Some of them look modern so I won't really consider them 'pure'. Still, they are no doubt beautiful. PP 2526 gets my vote too as 'pure' patek

...your beautiful 3940!

I have never met a 3970 that I did not like! All metals, any series, whatever. I really feel that it is a great watch in all of its different itinerations.

And I’m very happy 😃 ...  

Yellow gold, 3rd Series, 3970. It’s all I could afford! I love it and wear it ( almost) every day. ...  

It is just personal preference as I like leaf and dauphine hands. The third generation 3970 or 3940 feel a bit modern for me as I was looking for a old world feel

These Pateks from the 90s are just timeless!

Thank you for sharing it with us.

Very good choice. It complements the serious nature, in terms of serious complication, of the watch. Same with the 5004 in yellow gold: perfecty timeless!

was manufactured in 700 copies. Besides the difference in the dial, the other technical complication and peculiarity is that the year is "jumping". Getting slippery on the other sets. ...  

I am not sure I will remember to watch the leap year jump :P Yours look great !!! Do you wear it often?

the 2nd generation (1st was only Beyer in 10 pieces or so) had just one case back. Depending on the source this was also the case for the later generations until approx. 1991/1992.

No words to describe. Wonderful on the wrist. The benchmark of elegance and technical flair. Bravo. Cheers 🍻, tfs. Geross 😉

If I could only have one watch, this would probably be it! Great, understated watch that is very easy to wear. ...  

gentlemanly manner. Very nice !!!