Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2005
    Reference No: 3940G-013
    Movement No: 3’127’798
    Case No: 4’283’127
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 240 Q aut, 27 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 36mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Volker Ranft, Austria, additional solid caseback, setting pin, leather folio, product literature, additional crocodile strap, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    First launched in 1985, reference 3940 replaced the existing perpetual calendar wristwatch, the reference 3450. Featuring a slender, circular-shaped case, the watch presented a decidedly more "modern" and less angular appearance than its predecessor. At the time of manufacture, it was amongst one of Patek Philippe's longest running references ever produced, ceasing production in approximately 2007. The reference was cased predominantly in yellow gold, as well as pink gold, white gold, and platinum.

    The reference 3940 was executed in three different series (and a very small “pre-series”):

    - Pre-series: 25 numbered Beyer pieces with gilt dial

    - First series: without second case back, sunken sub dials, 24-hour counter two-tone

    - Second series: with second back (all but platinum), sloped sub dials, 24-hour counter two-tone

    - Third series: with second back (all but platinum), sloped sub dials, cross divider on leap year, 24-hour counter (The present example)

    The present watch falls within the serial number range for the third series. Preserved in excellent condition with crisp hallmarks and a beautiful dial with a warm patina on the 24-hour subdial, the timepiece is further complete with its solid white gold caseback, setting pin and Certificate of Origin. One of the most collectible perpetual calendar in recent times, the 3940 in white gold will surely please any collector who enjoys the complication of a perpetual calendar yet with the convenience of a self-winding movement.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 3940G-013
A rare and very attractive white gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, 24-hour, leap year indication, Certificate of Origin, additional solid caseback, setting pin and presentation box

Circa 2005
36mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$200,000 - 400,000 
€24,000-48,000
$25,600-51,300

Sold for HK$495,300

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024