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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3940P-027
Perpetual Calendar “Vintage Collection”
An exceptional and highly attractive platinum perpetual calendar wristwatch with blue dial, 24-hour and leap year indications, moon phase, certificate of origin, and presentation box
完整圖錄內容
• 2018 “Vintage Collection” production iconic 3940
• Rare platinum case with blue dial
• Complete set
The reference 3940 was released in 1985 as a replacement to the reference 3450 with a newly designed modern case, which was less angular than its predecessors. At the time of manufacture, it was among one of Patek Philippe's longest running references ever produced, ceasing production in approximately 2007. The wristwatch was encased predominately in yellow gold, with fewer examples in pink and white gold, and very rarely in platinum.
Beginning in the late 2000s, Patek Philippe re-introduced a small number of exceptional timepieces based on discontinued references, utilizing remaining cases and movements featuring new dial types. These models came to be known as “Vintage Collection” amongst collectors and along with the iconic reference 5070, the platinum cased blue dial reference 3940P-027 was a contemporary re-issue of the iconic reference 3940 collection. One of the rarest models, the platinum reference 3940 is cherished for both its modern automatic caliber 240 Q and noble metal.
The present 3940P-027 is the first to appear at auction and offered in excellent condition. This is an exceptional example of the legendary reference and stands out for its platinum 36mm diameter case and blue starburst dial, a combination not seen during the standard production of the model from 1985-2007. The watch is complete with its accessories and is an excellent opportunity to own a very rare re-issue of the reference 3940.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since 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.