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801Σ

Patek Philippe

Ref. 3960

Officier

A well-preserved limited edition yellow gold wristwatch with small seconds, Breguet numerals, officer-style hinged caseback, Certificate of Origin, attestation, commemorative medal and presentation box, made in a limited edition of 2,000 pieces to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe

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Launched in 1989 to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Patek Philippe, the ref. 3960 was part of the commemorative series that also introduced the legendary cal. 89. Conceived as a limited edition, the reference was produced in 2,000 examples in yellow gold, 150 in white gold, and just 50 in platinum. Among these, the ref. 3960 quickly emerged as one of the most sought‑after models of the commemorative collection.

Encased in a charming 33mm officer‑style case, the watch is distinguished by its hinged back, delicately engraved with the firm’s commemorative dates. The white lacquer dial, enriched with elegant Breguet numerals, enhances the piece with a timeless harmony befitting its celebratory spirit.

The present yellow‑gold example is well-preserved and further accompanied by its full set of accessories. A perfectly balanced fusion of heritage, elegance, and rarity, this ref. 3960J represents one of the most enduringly graceful commemorative editions ever crafted by Patek Philippe.

Patek Philippe

Swiss | 1839

Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.

Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.

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