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pearson1995 · 21 June 2022, 06:31 AM

Hi everyone,

Just for fun in my hypothetical 3 watch collection, what people would add to this 2 watch collection. I have small wrists so I am wanting to add a <40mm complicated, PM, leather strap watch.

My ‘beater’ would be my seamaster 36mm on nato
My everyday would be my 15450st blue dial.

For my third watch, I wouldn’t be sure what to add, a Patek or a Lange would be the logical option. Something has always drawn me to the Patek 3940, but the Patek 5205 and Lange 1 also have my attention, any opinions on what would round this trio off nicely?

SLWoodster · 21 June 2022, 06:48 AM

I would get rid of the seamaster unless it's a sentimental watch and daily the Patek 3940. It's a perpetual calendar, you're supposed to be daily-ing this watch. I know i know, you want to hold it up on a pedestal bc it's a patek but come on it's a sleeper, inconspicuous and meant to be daily-ed.

Or the 39mm lange 1 or even the new "midsize" Lange 1. Nobody would notice those. They would rob the guy with the GMT or datejust instead.

Then I'd add a YG or RG watch. Would not have 3 silver colored watches.

Calatrava r · 21 June 2022, 06:52 AM

I would opt for the Patek 3940 over the Lange 1

Pimpsy · 21 June 2022, 06:56 AM

If you are willing to go <40mm, some beautiful Patek options open up at a reasonable price.

3940 is nice although I prefer the 5140, or even a 7234G.

BDII · 21 June 2022, 06:53 AM

3940 all day, every day.

subprimero · 21 June 2022, 08:16 AM

3940 or 5396.

NachoNeal · 21 June 2022, 08:22 AM

I would add your favorite rolex to your imaginary collection.

Chute · 21 June 2022, 08:54 AM

5712 on a leather strap?
That way you have two Genta designs

jjnd08 · 21 June 2022, 09:16 AM

This one is super easy - the Lange 1. Interesting and modern design, top notch finishing, and wears extremely well (I wear mine all the time).

If you were going Patek, I would do the 5205; I do admire the layout of that watch (love the rose gold and white dial combination).

1665fan · 21 June 2022, 09:52 AM

3940

enjoythemusic · 21 June 2022, 10:42 AM

The sister 3970 was my go-to years ago... another vote for the 3940.

mickyd329 · 21 June 2022, 12:48 PM

I would do the 5205.

Pw92676 · 21 June 2022, 12:52 PM

Another vote for 3940

charger_vital · 21 June 2022, 06:28 PM

IF the only option is a choice between the Patek and the Lange, it's the Patek or you are just drinking kool-aid.

But why not broaden your horizons? And go with a lesser known higher-end independent?

21 June 2022, 06:31 AM	#1
pearson1995 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: England Posts: 939	Third watch, the complication Hi everyone, Just for fun in my hypothetical 3 watch collection, what people would add to this 2 watch collection. I have small wrists so I am wanting to add a <40mm complicated, PM, leather strap watch. My ‘beater’ would be my seamaster 36mm on nato My everyday would be my 15450st blue dial. For my third watch, I wouldn’t be sure what to add, a Patek or a Lange would be the logical option. Something has always drawn me to the Patek 3940, but the Patek 5205 and Lange 1 also have my attention, any opinions on what would round this trio off nicely? __________________ The collection is never complete

21 June 2022, 08:22 AM	#7
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,856	I would add your favorite rolex to your imaginary collection. __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Tudor Ranger; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

21 June 2022, 09:16 AM	#9
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	This one is super easy - the Lange 1. Interesting and modern design, top notch finishing, and wears extremely well (I wear mine all the time). If you were going Patek, I would do the 5205; I do admire the layout of that watch (love the rose gold and white dial combination). __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

21 June 2022, 10:42 AM	#11
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,180	The sister 3970 was my go-to years ago... another vote for the 3940. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

21 June 2022, 12:48 PM	#12
mickyd329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Socal Watch: AP/PP/Rolex Posts: 2,051	I would do the 5205. __________________ PP 5205G-013/ PP 5212A / AP 15416CE /26574 st QP/ AP 50th 16202st /AP 15500st Black / AP 26405CE / AP 77350CE / AP 15551st / AP 67540sk / Rolex 116500 Panda / Rolex 126710 BLRO / Rolex 126610LV Green / Rolex 16570 Black/ Rolex 116300 Blue / Rolex 126710 BLNR / Rolex 126710 GRNR

21 June 2022, 06:48 AM	#2
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,513	I would get rid of the seamaster unless it's a sentimental watch and daily the Patek 3940. It's a perpetual calendar, you're supposed to be daily-ing this watch. I know i know, you want to hold it up on a pedestal bc it's a patek but come on it's a sleeper, inconspicuous and meant to be daily-ed. Or the 39mm lange 1 or even the new "midsize" Lange 1. Nobody would notice those. They would rob the guy with the GMT or datejust instead. Then I'd add a YG or RG watch. Would not have 3 silver colored watches.

21 June 2022, 06:52 AM	#3
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,420	I would opt for the Patek 3940 over the Lange 1

21 June 2022, 06:56 AM	#4
Pimpsy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey Watch: PP 5712/1A Posts: 519	If you are willing to go <40mm, some beautiful Patek options open up at a reasonable price. 3940 is nice although I prefer the 5140, or even a 7234G.

21 June 2022, 06:53 AM	#5
BDII "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex 126710 BLRO Posts: 786	3940 all day, every day.

21 June 2022, 08:16 AM	#6
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	3940 or 5396.

21 June 2022, 08:54 AM	#8
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,561	5712 on a leather strap? That way you have two Genta designs

21 June 2022, 09:52 AM	#10
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	3940

21 June 2022, 12:52 PM	#13
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	Another vote for 3940

21 June 2022, 06:28 PM	#14
charger_vital "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Basel Watch: LF Sport & Pepsi Posts: 1,008	IF the only option is a choice between the Patek and the Lange, it's the Patek or you are just drinking kool-aid. But why not broaden your horizons? And go with a lesser known higher-end independent?

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