22 Patek Philippe An unusual, elegant and classy, Perpetual Calendar, automatic wristwatch in white gold, with white dial and black roman numerals, Certificate of origin, and full suite of accessories, reference 3940.

Estimate: Fr. 30'000 –⁠ 60'000

• Model Perpetual Calendar
• Year 2006
• Reference 3940G-025
• Case Material 18K white gold
• Case Number 4'260'804
• Bracelet Material Leather strap
• Movement Automatic, cal. 240Q, 27 jewels
• Movement Number 3'127'478
• Dimension 36mm Diameter
• Signed Case, dial and movement
• Accessories Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 28th February 2006, additional caseback, setting pin, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

Perpetual calendar wristwatches have long represented the pinnacle of Patek Philippe’s watchmaking expertise, combining technical sophistication with an unmistakable sense of elegance and restraint. Renowned for their reliability, refined proportions and timeless design, Patek Philippe’s perpetual calendars have consistently set the standard for complicated wristwatches, appealing to collectors for both their mechanical ingenuity and their enduring aesthetic. Introduced in 1985, the reference 3940 stands as one of the most emblematic interpretations of this complication. Designed with a focus on slimness, balance and wearability, it is distinguished by its elegant case proportions and harmonious dial layout. Produced for over two decades, it remains one of the longest-standing and most recognizable perpetual calendar references of the manufacture. The present example, cased in white gold, is further elevated by its highly unusual lacquered white dial with applied black Roman numerals and matching blackened hands. This rare and visually striking configuration is seldomly encountered across the different iterations of the reference, enhancing its desirability among collectors. Preserved as a full set and dating from the final years of production, this reference 3940 represents a particularly appealing example, combining rarity, condition and timeless sophistication.