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The article in Collectability…
Feb 19, 2022,09:18 AM
… seems not 100% spot on regarding the location of the „Swiss“ in 2nd/3rd generation, though. Shaytun‘s watch seems to illustrate this. Otherwise, great article indeed!
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3940 Dial
By: Shaytun : February 11th, 2022-21:44
Hi guys, I'm in the process of finalizing a purchase of a beautiful and long desired Patek 3940J. It's a 3rd or 4th series (based on who you ask, 2001 make). Most resources I read state that the "sigma Swiss sigma" mark should be in line with the minute t...
By: Shaytun : February 12th, 2022-22:39
Look forward to posting. As as update, I did receive information from experts that, in fact, Patek had lots of unused older dials that they used in later model 3940's. Guess they weren't selling back then. Times sure have changed.
Not so likely…
By: lascases : February 13th, 2022-10:57
… older dials (Mk2) have a different subbdial style (with hard edges), unlike this one. Your dial looks like Mk3 with these sub-dials and font. Just the Swiss stamp sits low like in Mk2. To me, this indicates that the criterion mentioned elsewhere, ie „Mk...
By: Shaytun : February 16th, 2022-20:53
Interesting pickup. Thanks.
Here is mine.....
By: cmclee : February 13th, 2022-06:52
....just for comparison's sake, I have no idea how rare is your dial. Congrats anyway! ...
By: Shaytun : February 19th, 2022-03:45
Beautiful. I can appreciate the difference of the subdial step-down effect vs the 3rd generation.
My 3940 First Series
By: Oneski3 : February 19th, 2022-02:21
I would read the in-depth article on the 3940 written in Collectability. If offers some excellent detailed information on the Reference…….Here is a picture of my 3940. It’s my favorite watch. ...
By: Shaytun : February 19th, 2022-03:44
Thanks, this was a helpful read. I also read a few other ones. And your watch is spectacular!
The article in Collectability…
By: lascases : February 19th, 2022-09:18
… seems not 100% spot on regarding the location of the „Swiss“ in 2nd/3rd generation, though. Shaytun‘s watch seems to illustrate this. Otherwise, great article indeed!
3940 opinion
By: Fedoclock : February 19th, 2022-22:10
The dial is original and is fine for the watch. My article is a generic guide based on researches that you can use with flexibility. It is a great watch and you won't be wrong with it. Looking forward to see it on your wrist!