ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
21 October 2018, 12:12 AM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Canada
Watch: PP 5320G
Posts: 1,258
|
Thoughts on the 3940
Hey,
I might be considering purchasing this iconic Perpetual Calendar and wanted to get the take of TRF on what they thought about the watch. I know that some may not like the 36 mm size but for my opinion that range seems to be the most balanced size when it comes to the Calendar complications. I own a 37 mm AC and I think the size proportions look better than a 39 mm variant. I guess it's how I perceived the AP RO 15300 vs. the 15400 updated example. Overall, if anyone has owned or experienced a 3940, much appreciated on your opinion! Thanks, Tan |
21 October 2018, 01:40 AM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Stephen
Location: Beach
Watch: 16660
Posts: 9,176
|
I just bought a 3940p. It’s a special watch and overall reference. The dial is perfectly laid out, and the font is so legible and uncluttered. No squashed numbers as seen on the 3940 successors, which eventually bothered me enough that my old 5140p was sold.
The 3940 is small by today’s standards at 36mm, but the watch is such a joy to look at, is extremely comfortable, and is easy to wear as a daily to the office because of its size. Which metal of the 3940 are you considering? Funny, I just started a 3940 Appreciation thread this week. I hope to see lots of wrist pics from our TRF members of this iconic watch. Great things often come in small packages. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=634735
__________________
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE |
21 October 2018, 01:47 AM | #3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: gus
Location: East Coast
Watch: APK & sometimes Y
Posts: 25,995
|
It’s simply the perfect Patek.
__________________
|
21 October 2018, 01:48 AM | #4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: N/A
Posts: 11,136
|
One of the very best! Next to 3448 it’s the best PC only watch patek made in my book.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Instagram: @watches_anonymous |
21 October 2018, 02:04 AM | #5 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: USA
Watch: addiction issues
Posts: 36,859
|
Quote:
__________________
|
|
21 October 2018, 02:11 AM | #6 |
Banned
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 4,345
|
I feel the same. One of the very best perpetual calendars made by Patek. I now regret not buying the new special dial 3940 offered to me earlier this year.
|
21 October 2018, 02:13 AM | #7 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Stephen
Location: Beach
Watch: 16660
Posts: 9,176
|
Quote:
Sam, What is the new special dial 3940?
__________________
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE |
|
21 October 2018, 02:20 AM | #8 |
Banned
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 4,345
|
3940J Black dial, Patek remade the 3940J recently with a black dial in very limited numbers.
|
21 October 2018, 02:28 AM | #9 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Stephen
Location: Beach
Watch: 16660
Posts: 9,176
|
Quote:
Interesting. That sounds like it would be beautiful. Did it combine the 5140 dial with the 3940 like the London Collection LEs? Or was the dial a pure 3940?
__________________
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE |
|
21 October 2018, 02:42 AM | #10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 461
|
Does anyone here have a guide on 3940 dial/caseback combinations? The ones I see for sale online has both solid and exhibition backs, plus the dials are different.
__________________
PAM 372, PAM 424, PAM 720, PAM 968, AP 15500, 116610LV, 126710BLRO, Sistem51, G-Shock Soon to come: AP 26401 RG, AP 15202OR, Patek 3940G |
21 October 2018, 02:47 AM | #11 |
Banned
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 4,345
|
It didn't have the pure 3940 dial. It had smaller date numerals on 5 and 27 like the 3940 London collection.
|
21 October 2018, 02:51 AM | #12 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Stephen
Location: Beach
Watch: 16660
Posts: 9,176
|
Quote:
I’m sure it still would be beautiful and collectible, but I personally wouldn’t have bought it either. For me, because of the smaller 5 and 27. Having owned the 5140p, the smaller numerals eventually became a (negative) focal point as I didn’t like them. And that’s why it’s gone.
__________________
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE |
|
21 October 2018, 03:47 AM | #13 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Real Name: Steven
Location: Glocal
Posts: 19,436
|
3940 is a lovely smaller Patek. Very nice classic style.
__________________
__________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory. |
21 October 2018, 04:19 AM | #14 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 12,356
|
God I love this watch. Jealous of you guys that's owned or owns it. Amazing time piece.
|
21 October 2018, 05:08 AM | #15 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Canada
Watch: PP 5320G
Posts: 1,258
|
Quote:
|
|
21 October 2018, 11:44 PM | #16 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: United States
Watch: Rolex and Patek
Posts: 10,595
|
The best Patek still obtainable by the average Patek lover without megabucks.
|
24 October 2018, 09:09 PM | #17 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: Mike
Location: CT
Posts: 8,972
|
It’s my go-to dress watch (3940g). As others have said, smaller than most watches in my collection, but perfectly legible and well laid out. If I could only have two watches (one sport, one dress), this would be part of the duo.
|
24 October 2018, 09:09 PM | #18 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: Mike
Location: CT
Posts: 8,972
|
Well done!
Quote:
|
|
25 October 2018, 09:59 AM | #19 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: West Coast
Watch: Older GMTs & Subs
Posts: 564
|
In spite of its size, the 3940 is the iconic Calatrava PC!
|
25 October 2018, 10:45 AM | #20 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: NYC
Watch: 5970
Posts: 1,980
|
It’s a winner and Steve’s shots confirm that.
Go ahead and pick one up OP! |
25 October 2018, 12:16 PM | #21 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: California
Posts: 2,176
|
I'm a big fan of the 3940. Unless you have large wrists, I think 36mm is a great, classic size.
|
25 October 2018, 12:20 PM | #22 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Stephen
Location: Beach
Watch: 16660
Posts: 9,176
|
Quote:
Many thanks, my friend!
__________________
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE |
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.