3940

The ref 5004 closely follows then the 5070. Some are genuinely unique dials but some where made in a very small series. However, to put all this into perspective I predict that only 50-100 pieces were made. Consider approximately 3000 pieces were made, th

Many sites inflate the price by at least 10-15% giving them a margin to negotiate. And when it comes to patek, unless it’s a nautilus or aquanaut, or a reference that was undervalued like a 3940 or 3970, prices are fairly flat. For example, I’ve been foll

One of them is the 3940J (brown dial & leaf hands). The other one is the first-generation 3940G. Sorry the photos are poor.

a nice early example with subtle thin serifed fonts and wavy daynight indicator

But that's changing a bit! I like how the case and dial markers are a bit bolder than the 3940 while still keeping everything slim, neat, and restrained. I was trying on this G recently and it was hard to take it off!

A cool case and a beautiful dial and this Cal 240 in all its beauty. Not sure I prefer it to the 3940, but I can confess that it is another tempting one. Always a great pleasure to see one. Best, Nicolas

In his comment to my thread dedicated to the Patek Philippe/Somazzi partnership , our dear Gordon aka GLau asked me how many retailers were able to have their signature on some Patek Philippe watches . Here's my answer : A / I have identified 58 retailers

I thought of doing some dial close up photos. Which one is your favorite moon phase? (sorry for the poor quality pics) Let's start with the Wonder Watch the nick name I gave to my 3448 since I have it... The successor of 3448 being the ref 3940, let's go

it's that, or your 3940 decided it wanted to be an Annual Calendar after all