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thomaspp · 25 February 2016, 09:20 AM

Yes, yes, an apples to oranges comparison, but I am curious which would you prefer to own as your "calendar" / "daily" watch?

- Perpetual vs. annual
- 37.5 vs. a small 40 mm
- Subdial display vs. apertures
- 5140 is thinner (dressier / more elegant) vs. 5205 thicker (sportier)
- traditional design vs. something a little more "fresh"?

I would appreciate comments on the these two regardless of case material, etc. BUT, something has crossed my mind and that something is the following:

5205R that I currently own being replaced by 5140P.

thanks.

My imagine:

IMG_3512.jpg

Someone else's image:

P01_zps4aef2b6f.jpg

nyc2la · 25 February 2016, 09:32 AM

I am a huge fan of the 5140p blue dial. Tough to find one in minty condition, but it is possible. If you know of one and decide not to move forward, I'd love to know where it is.

FWIW, I recently tried on the blue 5140p. It was extremely comfortable and easily could be a wonderful daily. The one I tried was definitely someone's daily, worn without too much care IMHO.

The watch has great weight (platinum!) and presence for being on the "smaller" side by today's standards, and it felt so right.

Good luck!

WAK4 · 25 February 2016, 09:32 AM

While I like the perpetual calendar function, I have trouble with the price differential from an annual. That, and the size difference would keep me in the 5205 out of those two.

Blue dial is pretty darn nice to look at though...

thomaspp · 25 February 2016, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

I am a huge fan of the 5140p blue dial. Tough to find one in minty condition, but it is possible. If you know of one and decide not to move forward, I'd love to know where it is.

FWIW, I recently tried on the blue 5140p. It was extremely comfortable and easily could be a wonderful daily. The one I tried was definitely someone's daily, worn without too much care IMHO.

The watch has great weight (platinum!) and presence for being on the "smaller" side by today's standards, and it felt so right.

Good luck!

Thanks Stephen. I do know of a 5140P full set and mint that is for sale at a reasonable price. I will let you know if I don't decide to move on it. Or feel free to PM me if I forget to reach out in a week or so. Be well!

texex91 · 25 February 2016, 09:34 AM

I prefer date in a window. Both amazing pieces Thomas--can't go wrong!

thomaspp · 25 February 2016, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAK4

While I like the perpetual calendar function, I have trouble with the price differential from an annual. That, and the size difference would keep me in the 5205 out of those two.

Blue dial is pretty darn nice to look at though...

yeah, thanks Bill. Best!

subtona · 25 February 2016, 09:54 AM

love the 5140 if it fits you.

AK797 · 25 February 2016, 10:30 AM

I prefer the 5205, the 5140 is a little too small and cluttered.

Soleless Shoes · 25 February 2016, 10:40 AM

I really like the 5205. Awesome looking piece.

Tan · 25 February 2016, 11:18 AM

5205 has my vote

mps354 · 25 February 2016, 11:32 AM

I prefer the 5140

GarageBMW · 25 February 2016, 11:50 AM

5140 gets my vote.

jon_jon · 25 February 2016, 01:00 PM

I would say that a platinum PC is definitely nicer than a RG AC. However considering the price is double for the platinum PC, consider your options carefully and make sure it is something you will definitely appreciate.

thomaspp · 25 February 2016, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by subtona

love the 5140 if it fits you.

Thanks G! you mean it's small?

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Originally Posted by AK797

I prefer the 5205, the 5140 is a little too small and cluttered.

Cheers. Expected nothing less from a rose gold lover!

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Originally Posted by Soleless Shoes

I really like the 5205. Awesome looking piece.

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Originally Posted by Tan

5205 has my vote

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Originally Posted by mps354

I prefer the 5140

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Originally Posted by GarageBMW

5140 gets my vote.

Thanks bud

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Originally Posted by jon_jon

I would say that a platinum PC is definitely nicer than a RG AC. However considering the price is double for the platinum PC, consider your options carefully and make sure it is something you will definitely appreciate.

Thanks much. You seem to prefer white metals from what ive "seen" of your stunning collection of pateks! Let's see what happens, just a thought for now. Best.

cervantes · 25 February 2016, 01:53 PM

Actually prefer the 3940 to the 5140 but the blue version 5140 is nice. No second hand though. 5205 in RG black dial is a beauty. They wear completely differently though. Worth a good try on.

subtona · 25 February 2016, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Thanks G! you mean it's small?

Yes it's just a bit on the small side (37?) when I tried it on.

It's beautiful as they come imho.

The previous version is 36 and a bit more legible in the subdials but the blue dial version in amazing!

soundserious · 25 February 2016, 03:02 PM

The blue is really devastating, saw it at an AD awhile back and it just sparkled.

dom007 · 25 February 2016, 04:57 PM

Easy choice for me!

The 5140!

Why?

+ perpetual calendar
+ amazing blue dial
+ due its thinness it is very comfortable and discreet

Though I wish the 5140 has the more legible subdials (weekday, month) from the previous 3940...

nick c · 25 February 2016, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

I prefer date in a window. Both amazing pieces Thomas--can't go wrong!

X2

kuota_kalibur · 26 February 2016, 01:38 AM

5140 for sure.

RUK · 26 February 2016, 02:05 AM

Had a similar dilemma

The 5140 looks great in pics but rather small in person. I'd hold off to see what they replace it with

cinch · 26 February 2016, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dom007

Though I wish the 5140 has the more legible subdials (weekday, month) from the previous 3940...

I'm hoping we will see this coming from Basel next month

Racerdj · 26 February 2016, 09:37 PM

I have to go with your 5205 as I have always really liked it.

Jack Cassidy · 27 February 2016, 07:44 AM

I would keep the 5205r - owning one myself it is gorgeous.

I am a BIG fan of blue dials and own two myself (Smurf & Daytona Blue Arab), but I think Patek has better options if you want to trade for a blue dial in this price range.

sgwatch · 27 February 2016, 12:53 PM

I like both of them, but I also have a difficult time reading the time on both of these watches. I wish the 5140P had white hands, or the 5205R (black) had brushed hands.

el1125 · 27 February 2016, 03:48 PM

5205r black face.
The perpetual is a very small sized watch for me

benlee · 27 February 2016, 04:17 PM

Also prefer 5205. 5140 is too small.

randyyeap · 27 February 2016, 05:14 PM

5205G grey dial

Oryx · 27 February 2016, 05:51 PM

5140 - but wait until Baselworld as there may be a new perpetual calander model being launched

subtona · 28 February 2016, 11:59 PM

Looking on Pateks website, I did not see the blue dialed 5140P offered.

25 February 2016, 09:20 AM	#1
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	5140 vs 5205 Yes, yes, an apples to oranges comparison, but I am curious which would you prefer to own as your "calendar" / "daily" watch? - Perpetual vs. annual - 37.5 vs. a small 40 mm - Subdial display vs. apertures - 5140 is thinner (dressier / more elegant) vs. 5205 thicker (sportier) - traditional design vs. something a little more "fresh"? I would appreciate comments on the these two regardless of case material, etc. BUT, something has crossed my mind and that something is the following: 5205R that I currently own being replaced by 5140P. thanks. My imagine: IMG_3512.jpg Someone else's image: P01_zps4aef2b6f.jpg __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

25 February 2016, 09:32 AM	#2
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,187	I am a huge fan of the 5140p blue dial. Tough to find one in minty condition, but it is possible. If you know of one and decide not to move forward, I'd love to know where it is. FWIW, I recently tried on the blue 5140p. It was extremely comfortable and easily could be a wonderful daily. The one I tried was definitely someone's daily, worn without too much care IMHO. The watch has great weight (platinum!) and presence for being on the "smaller" side by today's standards, and it felt so right. Good luck! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

25 February 2016, 09:54 AM	#7
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,051	love the 5140 if it fits you. __________________

25 February 2016, 03:02 PM	#17
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	The blue is really devastating, saw it at an AD awhile back and it just sparkled. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

26 February 2016, 01:38 AM	#20
kuota_kalibur "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Asia Posts: 219	5140 5140 for sure.

25 February 2016, 09:32 AM	#3
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,170	While I like the perpetual calendar function, I have trouble with the price differential from an annual. That, and the size difference would keep me in the 5205 out of those two. Blue dial is pretty darn nice to look at though...

25 February 2016, 09:34 AM	#5
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	I prefer date in a window. Both amazing pieces Thomas--can't go wrong!

25 February 2016, 10:30 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,289	I prefer the 5205, the 5140 is a little too small and cluttered.

25 February 2016, 10:40 AM	#9
Soleless Shoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Rich Location: United States Posts: 299	I really like the 5205. Awesome looking piece.

25 February 2016, 11:18 AM	#10
Tan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: PP 5320G Posts: 1,258	5205 has my vote

25 February 2016, 11:32 AM	#11
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,977	I prefer the 5140

25 February 2016, 11:50 AM	#12
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,874	5140 gets my vote.

25 February 2016, 01:00 PM	#13
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,343	I would say that a platinum PC is definitely nicer than a RG AC. However considering the price is double for the platinum PC, consider your options carefully and make sure it is something you will definitely appreciate.

25 February 2016, 01:53 PM	#15
cervantes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: East and West Posts: 1,894	Actually prefer the 3940 to the 5140 but the blue version 5140 is nice. No second hand though. 5205 in RG black dial is a beauty. They wear completely differently though. Worth a good try on.

25 February 2016, 04:57 PM	#18
dom007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Paradise Watch: on the dark side Posts: 543	Easy choice for me! The 5140! Why? + perpetual calendar + amazing blue dial + due its thinness it is very comfortable and discreet Though I wish the 5140 has the more legible subdials (weekday, month) from the previous 3940...

26 February 2016, 02:05 AM	#21
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	Had a similar dilemma The 5140 looks great in pics but rather small in person. I'd hold off to see what they replace it with

26 February 2016, 09:37 PM	#23
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I have to go with your 5205 as I have always really liked it. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

27 February 2016, 07:44 AM	#24
Jack Cassidy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oz Watch: Rolex & Patek Posts: 291	I would keep the 5205r - owning one myself it is gorgeous. I am a BIG fan of blue dials and own two myself (Smurf & Daytona Blue Arab), but I think Patek has better options if you want to trade for a blue dial in this price range.

27 February 2016, 12:53 PM	#25
sgwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 432	I like both of them, but I also have a difficult time reading the time on both of these watches. I wish the 5140P had white hands, or the 5205R (black) had brushed hands.

27 February 2016, 03:48 PM	#26
el1125 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3,578	5205r black face. The perpetual is a very small sized watch for me

27 February 2016, 04:17 PM	#27
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Also prefer 5205. 5140 is too small.

27 February 2016, 05:14 PM	#28
randyyeap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Randy Location: malaysia Posts: 298	5205G grey dial __________________ AP Owners Club Instagram: @randyn2

27 February 2016, 05:51 PM	#29
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,888	5140 - but wait until Baselworld as there may be a new perpetual calander model being launched

28 February 2016, 11:59 PM	#30
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,051	Looking on Pateks website, I did not see the blue dialed 5140P offered. __________________

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