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Patek Philippe

Ref. 3940 | A yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hour and leap year indications | Circa 1999

Lot Closed

September 7, 02:19 PM GMT

Estimate

18,000 - 28,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Patek Philippe

 

Ref. 3940

A yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hour and leap year indications

Circa 1999

 

Dial: white

Calibre: cal. 240 automatic, 27 jewels

Movement number: 3’125’084

Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on sapphire crystal display back

Case number: 4’125’894

Closure: alligator Patek Philippe strap and 18k yellow gold folding clasp

Dimensions: 36 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: no

Accessories: Extract from the Archives, Patek Philippe leather box with outer packaging, additional Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold case back, setting pin, instruction manual, Service invoice and receipt

Reference 3940 received different variations during its production of over 20 years, with the present example exhibiting an attractive white lacquered dial and black painted Roman numerals. Revealed through the sapphire crystal display back is the delicate calibre 240, which has over 500 separate parts all handcrafted and fine tuned, showcasing Patek Philippe’s extraordinary precision.

 

The present lot comes with its original accessories including a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives and is offered in good overall condition.