OVERALL CONDITION
The case of the watch is in very good condition, still showing sharp bezel edges and lug engravings are perfectly visible and clear. No major dents or scratches only light sign of wear from age and use. The watch comes with Patek Philippe Archives and was sold in 1999. Comes with the 18k white gold exhibition sapphire case back (mounted on watch), and booklets.

SPECS
Brand: Patek Philippe
Model: Perpetual Calendar Ref. 3940G
Movement: mechanical automatic micro rotor-powered 240/114
Year: 1999
Functions: perpetual calendar: leap year indicator, month, date, day; moonphase, day/night indicators, hours, minutes
Features: exhibition case back
Case: 36 mm white gold
Crystal: sapphire front and back
Bracelet: Patek Philippe black alligator strap with corresponding white gold buckle
Box & papers: Patek Philippe archives and booklets

HISTORY
The reference 3940 was born in 1985, at a time when the watch world was in the midst of the Quartz Crisis and most brands were churning out inexpensive, battery-powered watches — and struggling to stay afloat. Alas, Patek Philippe was never one to follow the crowd, and released both the ref. 3940 perpetual calendar and the ref. 3970 perpetual calendar chronograph with in-house, micro-rotor-equipped automatic movements — a gauntlet drop if ever there was one.

Made in several series and different metals, the watch we have here is a 3940G. Housed in a 36mm 18k white gold case, it features a sapphire crystal, signed crown, a polished bezel, and one hell of a dial: Silver with white gold dauphine hands, it has a combination month/leap year indicator at 3 o’clock; a moon phase/date wheel at 6 o’clock; and a day/24-hour indicator at 9 o’clock. Simple, elegant and refined, it’s a design that was positively revolutionary in the 1980s, and still looks stunning today.

This 3940g is powered by the in-house Patek Philippe Calibre 240/114 movement with micro rotor, and comes equipped with a black Patek Philippe crocodile leather strap with a white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Its case is in excellent condition showing only light handling wear.

Price: $63,000

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