PATEK PHILIPPE YELLOW GOLD MINUTE REPEATING WRISTWATCH, REF. 3979J
Commemorative watch made to celebrate the relaunch of modern wrist repeaters, made and sold in 1989
Watches and Accessories
Produced from 1989 – 2002, the ref. 3979 was made in less than 100 examples. To date, approximately 29 yellow gold, three white gold and five platinum have appeared on the market. It is interesting to note that the presently offered example is movement number 1’904’002 meaning this is the third example made and one of the earliest examples of a ref. 3979 to exist. Movement 1’904,000 was never sold and is at the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva.
This stunning example has its original Certificate of Origin showing it was first sold on October 25, 1989 direct from the Patek Philippe boutique in Geneva. It is also accompanied by a recent Extract from the Archives as well as its winding box, instructions and leather certificate wallet. This example remains serviced sealed from a recent (2022) mechanical service by Patek Philippe Geneva.
For more information about this particular Ref. 3979J and its monumental historical importance being one of the first sold in 1989, please watch this video:
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Watch specifications
Reference Number: 3979J
Production Year: 1989
Original Date of Sale: October 25, 1989
Size: 33.4 mm
Material: 18K yellow gold
Dial Color: White porcelain dial with Roman numerals
Watch Movement: R 27 PS
Accompanied By: Certificate of Origin, Winding Box, Extract From the Archives
CSKU: 1629
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