Patek Philippe

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...  

The 3940 is a good choice with its well balanced dial. Look forward to seeing your wrist shots and reading your post on this beauty soon !

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.

… 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... 

Interesting pickup. Thanks.

....just for comparison's sake, I have no idea how rare is your dial. Congrats anyway! ...  

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Beautiful. I can appreciate the difference of the subdial step-down effect vs the 3rd generation.

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. ...  

Thanks, this was a helpful read. I also read a few other ones. And your watch is spectacular!

… 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!

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!

Just thought you’d like mine for comparison. Purchased 1987 one of my very favorite watches I ever bought. Love the layout of the dial, pc, small size- fits great under my shirt cuff- an no one who sees it knows how awesome it is but me 😀 ...  

The 3940 is surely a perfect daily wearer that I have always loved