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A unique dial on a top elegant watch...
Yesterday I had the chance to see (and try) an amazing watch: not only 3940 is always a wonderful PC but if it has a unique dial then it becomes very special ! Because a picture is better than a long speech here it is...
You don't see what is so special ? Have a second look... and particularly the leap year subcounter...
And now look at this picture of the personal watch of Philippe Stern that he has worn for decades...
The challenge is to find a single other 3940 with the same X shape leap year subcounter instead of the usual + layout. These 2 are most probably the only 2 dials in the world having this leap year subcounter design and because one is in the hands of Mr Stern himself and will never come on the market, we can say this is a kind of unique chance. I made my calculations 100 times but had to renounce unfortunately. If you want to have a look at this "unique" piece, you' d better rush to ADM St Germain before they sell it as I believe it will not stay available too long...
Best,
Mike
Congratulations on having the guts
Not only to consider this piece, but to say no when it's not right for you! Well done.
Also, this is beautiful, those subtle blue hands and that sundial! Now looking at the normal one isn't the same!
Also, this is beautiful, those subtle blue hands and that sundial! Now looking at the normal one isn't the same!
I noticed the leap year cross at first sight and I told to myself: that's strange, I didn't see such a particularity before. Now, I better understand. I didn't know only two of them were made (rare is a weak work here)
Do you know who was the owner of this timepiece my friend and why it's in Italian?
Have a nice Sunday... and stop to torture yourself 😁
Best wishes
Alkiro
Have a nice Sunday... and stop to torture yourself 😁
Best wishes
Alkiro
Let's be accurate...
I did not affirm with certainty that these are the only 2 ones, I only said after immense search I did not find anywhere the single trace of such other dial than these 2.This is why I said "the challenge is to find another one" like this one, but my conviction is that there is no such other one. I don't know the previous owner and cannot ask... I believe it is either a prototype or a very special request from a special client directly connected with Mr Stern, and if this is the explanation obviously an Italian collector. Only Mr Stern knows...
Yes you're right. Thanks for the clarification. At least we're sure that's not an usual PP 😁
Best wishes
Alkiro
Alkiro
That is the least we can say. Until further notice if somebody finds another one (which I very much doubt), I believe we can still call it "unique" dial (other than the one of Mr Stern himself !) [nt]
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The subtle detail which makes all the difference and offers you the possibility to own a super rare timepiece. This one will leave the ADM's shop very quickly for sure for a lucky (and well-off) new owner
Best wishes
Alkiro
Alkiro
Woow thank you for the information. This a quintessential perpetual calendar, this amazing complication is shown at its best.
Best.
The 3940 is one of my grails!
Now the X subdial is something special! would be great if we could find more info on it.
I want. I want. I want.
Have been yearning for an Italian dial 3940 for some time, but the X takes the biscuit! Have never encountered such a thing. Research mission unleashed. Many thanks for sharing.
I'm afraid the only way will be to ask Mr Philippe Stern himself...
...not sure even Thierry S. is aware of the story behind that special dial...
Very interesting observation and find
Thanks for sharing
The 2 "ordinary" ones from my collection; first series J and a late series P
Bests
The 2 "ordinary" ones from my collection; first series J and a late series P
Bests
There is no "ordinary" 3940 ! This ref is quintessential Patek and THE iconic PC
And with a 1st series J + a Platinum version you are well covered for sure ! 
Excellent, diligent, and exciting post! Thank you. What a unique find 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 [nt]
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Thanks for your kind words. Unique I believe but cannot be certain yet, absolutely extraorinary yes for sure (extraordinary in the true sense of the word !) [nt]
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What a surprised find!
The leap year numbers are in same orientation of the 24 hours numbers, which I find it is much more harmonious
