Patek Philippe

• cal. 240 Q automatic lever movement, stamped with the seal of Geneva, 27 jewels • silvered dial, applied baton indexes, pearled outer minute track, subsidiary dials for day in Italian combined with 24 hour display, month combined with leap year indication, date combined with aperture for moon-phases • 18k yellow gold case, snap-on back • case, dial, and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle

The movement running and calendar advancing at the time of cataloguing. The dial in very good condition, hands with minor signs of oxidation. The case was polished in the past but hallmarks still easy to read, has scuffs throughout and some scratches to the band at 4. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service might be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."

Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on August 27th, 1987, booklets, leather folder, corrector pin, presentation case and outer packaging. The reference 3940 was produced over a period of twenty years, from about 1986 to 2007. It is considered as the classic automatic perpetual calendar manufactured by Patek Philippe.

The design was so well received and timeless that it was preserved by its successor, the reference 5140, the subtle differences of the latter were nearly indiscernible.

The present lot is from the early production and is offered in good condition further accompanied by its original certificate and presentation case.