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glimmer · 22 October 2018, 04:02 PM

Hi all,

I’ve recently taken an interest in the 5040G and would like to get your thoughts about this particular reference. In particular, its suitability as a casual/daily piece and service considerations. I find it looks really beautiful but am also thinking that it may prove to be “boring” over time. I may also trade in my 5146G for this (adding cash of course).

Any experiences from owners or those who have handled this reference would be much appreciated. I am considering the white dial reference as shown below:

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tchaic · 22 October 2018, 10:23 PM

Love it in pics. Never tried it on. If you didn’t get bored of a 5146 quickly I’d think this should be same or better. We all get bored of almost every watch eventually.

jon_jon · 22 October 2018, 10:41 PM

Pateks with a tonneau shaped case are not very popular. So you can often get them for a better price than their round-case counterpart.

The 5040 has the same 240Q movement that is present in the 3940, 5140, 5940 and 5327 PCs. It is a solid movement. However since the 5040 has been discontinued for a while, you always have to consider the fact that the watch may need a servicing when purchasing pre-owned.

If you like the watch, it is probably a good pick up at a reasonable price for a Patek perpetual calendar.

I believe they also came with an extra solid case back, so I would ask the seller if the watch comes with a 2nd caseback.

Humble michael · 22 October 2018, 10:56 PM

So what are they asking for it?? Is it complete?

abethao · 25 October 2018, 12:32 PM

=)

glimmer · 25 October 2018, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james272

So what are they asking for it?? Is it complete?

Mid-30’s. I don’t know if it is appropriate to post the price, mods please delete if so.

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jfriedkin · 25 October 2018, 09:34 PM

It's a great watch. White or Black dial! Love the Black personally. As a vintage guy, the case is reminiscent of day gone by.

The 240Q is a beautiful movement!

They should be a bit less than round PC. Make sure you get both the solid gold caseback and the sapphire caseback!!

glimmer · 25 October 2018, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfriedkin

It's a great watch. White or Black dial! Love the Black personally. As a vintage guy, the case is reminiscent of day gone by.

The 240Q is a beautiful movement!

They should be a bit less than round PC. Make sure you get both the solid gold caseback and the sapphire caseback!!

Thanks for chiming in!

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22 October 2018, 04:02 PM	#1
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Thoughts on 5040G Hi all, I’ve recently taken an interest in the 5040G and would like to get your thoughts about this particular reference. In particular, its suitability as a casual/daily piece and service considerations. I find it looks really beautiful but am also thinking that it may prove to be “boring” over time. I may also trade in my 5146G for this (adding cash of course). Any experiences from owners or those who have handled this reference would be much appreciated. I am considering the white dial reference as shown below: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 October 2018, 10:23 PM	#2
tchaic "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: Tag Heuer 2000 Posts: 490	Love it in pics. Never tried it on. If you didn’t get bored of a 5146 quickly I’d think this should be same or better. We all get bored of almost every watch eventually.

22 October 2018, 10:41 PM	#3
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,341	Pateks with a tonneau shaped case are not very popular. So you can often get them for a better price than their round-case counterpart. The 5040 has the same 240Q movement that is present in the 3940, 5140, 5940 and 5327 PCs. It is a solid movement. However since the 5040 has been discontinued for a while, you always have to consider the fact that the watch may need a servicing when purchasing pre-owned. If you like the watch, it is probably a good pick up at a reasonable price for a Patek perpetual calendar. I believe they also came with an extra solid case back, so I would ask the seller if the watch comes with a 2nd caseback.

22 October 2018, 10:56 PM	#4
Humble michael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: James Cline Location: san antonio Watch: 5711 white , 5990, Posts: 1,218	So what are they asking for it?? Is it complete?

25 October 2018, 12:32 PM	#5
abethao "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 25	=)

25 October 2018, 09:34 PM	#7
jfriedkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: James Location: chicago Watch: AP, PP Posts: 338	It's a great watch. White or Black dial! Love the Black personally. As a vintage guy, the case is reminiscent of day gone by. The 240Q is a beautiful movement! They should be a bit less than round PC. Make sure you get both the solid gold caseback and the sapphire caseback!!

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