Fine Watches
Fine Watches
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.