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I think around late 1950s but others will know better than me! Thanks for comments!

So it does appear to be one of the rarer of the 12-600 references and I can’t find any hits based on serial and case no.

Thanks so much, will check out!

A rare one it seems as I believe less than a few hundred in any metal of this reference were produced in the mid to late 50s. The likes of the 2526 actually made in larger numbers, around 2000. Only a few 2583 seem to have turned up at auction these last 30-40 years so anyone has further information

Here’s the champagne version..

I’m personally keeping an eye out for a nice 5140 such as 5140p blue dial as these are looking like bargains compared to the asking for some 3940!

The asking for the 3940 has really shot up but whether a lot of these are actually moving is another thing. Many are over polished watch only pieces not collectors set by any stretch. The desirable ones are first series or second series unpolished condition cases and thick lugs. Even better if comes

I’d say that’s a possible later service dial on the 3940. It could be very last of the series so some variations. The different thicker font (later San serif font on checking no 5 and J for example) for the date is a typical tell tale sign. I would pass on this example and look for a better example

and still trying to hunt down a nice 2551 or a 3443! So I admire your exquisite taste! Here’s a champagne dial 3445j. Agree it is a perfect daily and a pleasure to wear on the wrist. Great value still today for a wonderful timepiece with the outstanding 27-460 automatic movement. The quality of the