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Extremely rare Patek Philippe perpetual calendar | reference 3940 | in 18k yellow gold | rare dial from the early second series (without a crosshair in the sub-dial at 3 o’clock) | approximately 700 examples were produced (between 1987 and 1989) | what makes this watch an absolute grail is its movement number: 7706xx | this range mark the transition from the first series to the early second series of the 3940, as well as movement numbers for references 3941 and 3945. | very rare ‘transitional model’ | pinnacle of this reference and nothing less than a so-called ‘Holy Grail’ | original Patek leather bracelet from 1987 with original PP pin buckle in yellow gold | watch has been worn only rarely, as evidenced by the gold hallmarks on the side of the case at 9 o’clock | automatic calibre 240Q with micro-rotor and awarded with the Geneva Seal | currently sealed | Patek Philippe service in 2026 (sent in via WEMPE, invoice enclosed) | complete German full set including: original PP box and outer carton – warranty certificate (sold in September 1987 by Kutter, Stuttgart / Germany – manufactured in August 1987) – 3940 booklets – original purchase invoices from Kutter – additional booklets – sales catalogues – Patek correction pen – PP service leather case | successor to Patek Philippe’s legendary perpetual calendar references 3448 and 3450 | this particular reference 3940 is a ‘blue chip’ for any Patek Philippe connoisseur | one-of-a-kind piece on the current market, incomparable to any other watch on the market right now!
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