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No technical reason
Apparently Patek just wanted the platinum version to remain purely traditional in this respect. That said, it would have saved me a world of hassle if Patek had given these a display back. Two years ago I bought what I thought was a 2006-vintage 3940P from a well-known dealer advertising a “full kit.” The papers matched the model, but not the serial number on the movement; apparently the dealer hadn’t bothered to open the case to verify the match. A display back would have shown what I found out too late: the watch had no legitimate papers. https://www.watchprosite.com/patek-philippe/3940-dial-question-/11.1432476.13253236/
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Quick question on 3940p
would anyone know if the closed case back of the 3940p can be replaced by an opened case back and worn opened to show the rotor etc? Or is it sealed completely ? Thanks Kev
Don't think they made a display back for 3940P ... The 3940G's display back ...
is the main reason for people opting for 3940G instead of 3940P. You could probably replace the solid P case back with a G display back though. Heresy if you ask me...
Fair enough. Thanks !
Any technical reason why no display back on the platinum one by any chance ? (Pure genuine curiosity from me) Kev
No technical reason
Apparently Patek just wanted the platinum version to remain purely traditional in this respect. That said, it would have saved me a world of hassle if Patek had given these a display back. Two years ago I bought what I thought was a 2006-vintage 3940P fro...
I have wondered about this for years!
Hopefully someone on the Forum can give us a definitive answer. Thanks for posting this question!
