Geneva, May 07, 2022

LOT 183

Property of a Swiss collector
PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3940, FIRST SERIES, YELLOW GOLD

CHF 20,000 - 40,000

EUR 19,800 - 39,600 / USD 21,500 - 42,900 / HKD 170,000 - 338,000

Sold: CHF 62,500

A fine, rare, early, self-winding, 18k yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch.


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe, Switzerland

Reference 3940

Year Circa 1985

Movement No. 770234

Case No. 2824986

Material 18K yellow gold

Diameter 36 mm.

Caliber 240 Q, 27 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

Launched in 1995, this 3940 is part of the rarest of all the series produced during its early production. The movement indicates that this was the 234th example produced as evidenced by its single sunk dials as well as a single full caseback and hallmarks on the side of the case. Kept in excellent condition, these have become highly collectible on the market today.