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PATEK PHILIPPE | REFERENCE 3940YELLOW GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES AND LEAP-YEAR INDICATIONMADE IN 1986

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15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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  • REFERENCE 3940YELLOW GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES AND LEAP-YEAR INDICATIONMADE IN 1986 
Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 240 Q automatic, 27 jewels Movement number: 770'166 Case: 18ct yellow gold, snap-on back  Case number: 2'824'942         Closure: black Patek Philippe alligator strap with Patek Philippe 18ct yellow gold pin buckle  Dimensions: 36mm diameter  Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on January 2, 1987, setting tool and presentation case with outer packaging

Condition

DIAL: dial and hands in excellent condition, calendar is in English. CASE: in good condition with strong proportions and little signs of wear. Hallmarks to the case profile are still defined and legible. MOVEMENT: running at the time of cataloguing, date and month advancing, calendar setting is operational Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion. **Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species, please refer to important notices for further information.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

拍品資料及來源

The reference 3940 was launched in 1985 under the influence of Philippe Stern and remained in production until 2007. The refreshed automatic perpetual calendar superseded the ref. 3450 and introduced the remarkably thin micro-rotor caliber 240 to the world of grand complications. The ref. 3940 is considered as a design icon and went on to define the modern perpetual calendar wristwatch.

Following a very exclusive initial production of approximately 25 pieces for Beyer, a long-time partner and retailer, the first series was produced between 1985 and 1988 only. The newly launched flagship piece would then be available in yellow, pink and white gold in addition to platinum. The two subsequent series introduced new dial designs and progressive technical improvements, leading to the launch of the 3940’s successor, the slightly larger reference 5140.
The present stunning yellow gold example was manufactured in 1986 and belongs to the most sought-after 1st series. Its unmistakable metallic dial bears the early sub-dials with the date and day of the week printed in English straight onto the dial, no crosshair to the leap year indicator and gold lapidated markers paired with a set of gold dauphine hands. The 36mm case was manufactured by Favre-Perret and stands in particularly sharp condition, with legible hallmarks, a true rarity as most cases have been polished.
This increasingly desirable early ref. 3940 is offered with an Extract from the Archives, confirming the date of sale on January 2, 1987.