Patek Philippe
'German Calendar', Ref. 3940J Yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, 24-hour and leap-year indication Circa 1986 | 百達翡麗 | 3940J型號「German Calendar」黃金萬年曆腕錶備月相、24小時及閏年顯示，年份約1986
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May 10, 11:59 AM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 CHF
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Patek Philippe
'German Calendar', Ref. 3940J
Yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, 24-hour and leap-year indication
Circa 1986
百達翡麗
3940J型號「German Calendar」黃金萬年曆腕錶備月相、24小時及閏年顯示，年份約1986
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 240Q automatic, 27 jewels
Movement number: 770'204
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on back
Case number: 2'825'000
Closure: Patek Philippe alligator strap and 18k yellow gold folding clasp
Dimensions: 36 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, service invoices, instruction manual, leather bifold, additional alligator strap and 18k yellow gold buckle and presentation case
Launched in 1985, the reference 3940 was the first highly complicated watch in regular production.
Thanks to its ultra-thin case and its perfectly balanced dial this timepiece is one of the most beautiful examples of Patek Philippe’s synthesis of technology and style.
The present 3940 features a German calendar and shows engraved hieroglyphs on the case back which could be translated as "may you be content/pleased". Discontinued in 2007 and replaced by the reference 5140, the reference 3940 is today considered a legendary model among collectors.
Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, additional alligator strap and 18k yellow gold buckle and presentation case.