Fine Watches
Fine Watches
Reference 3940R | A pink gold automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and 24 hour indication, Circa 1990
Lot Closed
December 12, 03:38 PM GMT
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: white
Caliber: cal. 240 Q automatic, 27 jewels
Movement number: 773’130
Case: 18k pink gold, snap-on sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 3'891'287
Closure: 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle
Size: 36 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation winding box with outer packaging, booklets, leather bi-fold, and setting pin. Also accompanied by a Patek Philippe Service Invoice dated September 24th, 2014 confirming a new dial.
The reference 3940 was introduced by Patek Philippe in 1985 and production officially ceased in March 2006. As the successor to references 3448 and 3450, it was manufactured in three series over a 20 year production period.
The present lot was regularly maintained by the previous owner. The last known service is recorded with a Patek Philippe service invoice dated September 24th, 2014, confirming a new dial was installed by the brand.