PATEK PHILIPPE SECOND SERIES REF. 3940J

When the ref. 3940 was launched in 1985, the market was shaken by this innovative new look that was very different in appearance to the earlier Patek Philippe perpetual calendars. The development of the ref. 3940 was a bold move for Patek Philippe. The ref. 3940 replaced the ref. 3450, a different watch mechanically and aesthetically. The caliber 240 Q was more modern, flatter and captured the spirit of Patek Philippe in the 1980s. The fact that during this time, Patek Philippe and the Stern family embraced tradition and still acknowledged the need for change, is the very essence of the ref. 3940’s DNA. The best estimated guess of total production of ref. 3940 from 1985 – 2007 is approximately 7,000 – 8,000 examples. This example is from 1988, the very beginning of the second series, and has its original solid case back. It was not until 1990 that the second, sapphire back was added to the ref. 3940, so this beautifully preserved example is complete and accompanied by its Extract From the Archives.

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