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Small wristshot of my recently acquired PP3940J and some questions
Hello all,
Just subscribed here, so this is going to be my first post, and for the occasion, I will post a wrist-shot of my recently acquired PP3940J
I have a couple of questions about this model :
- I know the classification of all 3940 produced into 3 series and I also know (I guess...) the visual differences between the series (the "J", the quarter lines, the "sigma swiss sigma" below or on the dots circle etc), as well as how to determine a series by movement+case numbers (see for instance http://data.antiquorum.com/eng/flip/spring2006_vox/files/mobile/index ) but my model thrills me : first it is a genuine PP ;-) Year 1989 + movement number in the 770701-771500 range, indicating that it is a second series. But, as you see, it is a model for the italian market, and you may remark that the inner leap year subdial do not have a "+" separation into 4 quadrants which I thought all second series should have. Other remark : I may be wrong, but after inspection with a x15 magnifying glass, it seems that the subdials are cut in the "global" dial, fact that normally characterizes the first series... Would anyone have precisions/hints/details ?
- In the aforementioned link, there is no mention about the number of pieces produced across series : does anyone have informations about it ?
LvM
Edit: link corrected
This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2016-04-24 09:10:14
Edit: link corrected
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Small wristshot of my recently acquired PP3940J and some questions
Hello all, Just subscribed here, so this is going to be my first post, and for the occasion, I will post a wrist-shot of my recently acquired PP3940J I have a couple of questions about this model : I know the classification of all 3940 produced into 3 ser...
Congrats for this!
The 3940 ia my absolutely favorite 'perpetual calendar only' watch
That's a great purchase that many fellows here will greatly appreciate seeing as well...
First, let me welcome you on our Patek forum and I hope you'll find the info you'll be looking for About your questions, you have very precise ones and I must say I don't know this reference enough to answer it in a reliable way. The thing is that, in the...
Many thanks for your detailed answer Mark
Not that much info on the (old version) certificate of origin as you may see below ... Went to Patek Paris yesterday morning, they we're delighted with my acquisition, but I was more into seeing 5140 models so that I didn't chase them that much for info o...
Further details
Indeed your papers (nice to have the original ones btw) won't tell much more. About the Patrizzi, they stop before the 3940 in their introduction paragraph so I could just see an illustrating picture of a 3940 with the reference and date... no much more i...
Funny indeed
Yes, as do the Huber and Banbery, which nevertheless provides a nice "exploded" picture of the 240Q caliber. Thank you for the link, already have it I was also at the salon around 12h yesterday, funny indeed. Are you the person that said hello to Elisa wh...
Infos on a watch
Actually, the watch hasn't been serviced in Paris, nor in Geneva. In Paris they told me that one should ask directly to the manufacture, which seems to be a long process, even if I don't think they will accept to lose time for this. Did you already try su...
I can easily imagine that you want to know more about your watch's history
Thus you have nothing to loose asking Patek, whatever the time will be needed to gather the elements. I never tried but if I had purchased an old vintage watch I would try to get as much info as possible by asking them. They will anyway tell you the limit...
Speaking of the 3970
I am into acquiring one at the moment. As you did documentation work on this reference, could you please by any chance indicate me good references (about series and characterizations theirof etc). (I don't think Huber and Banbery or the Patrizzi (that I f...
This also needs a little work
The Patrizzi has a nice summary page about Chrono-QPs but I think it is also summed-up here: Have a look at the answers as well and not the first post only: www.watchprosite.com 2 additional links: www.watchprosite.com www.philippinewa...
Well thanks again for
a thorough answer. Out of curiosity, the work on the 3970 you did, was it just for the pleasure ? (You said you never buy vintage watches.)
Best you ask Patek directly by mail.
First get an archives certificate , although you have some papers. You have a very nice perpetual calendar. Enjoy your watch. Cheers. Geross.