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Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin confirming the white Italian dial with Roman numerals stamped by Milan retailer Orologeria Luigi Verga and dated February 2005, second solid case back, setting pin, product literature, leather pouch, winding box and outer packaging. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with white matte dial and Roman numerals in 2004 and its subsequent sale on 29 September 2004.
This example of reference 3940 is offered by the original owner, fresh to the market, in excellent condition, and it is sold complete of its original Certificate, box and accessories.
It is of particular collectability as it not only presents the dial with Roman numerals - a rare dial variation for this reference, which usually presents applied baton numerals - but furthermore features the Italian calendar. To the delight of the collector, this extremely unusual combination is specifically confirmed on the Certificate of Origin. The fact that it was sold by one of the most prestigious watch retailers in Italy, the ancient Orologera Luigi Verga in Milan, whose name has been featured on Patek Philippe dial since the early 20th century, adds a final layer of interest and perfectly complements the Italian dial.
In production from 1985 to 2007, reference 3490 distinguishes itself for its extremely elegant looks, which make it the watch of choice for everyday wear by many Patek Philippe enthusiasts. The wealth of information is displayed in typical Patek Philippe fashion, inheriting the overall dial design from historical models such as reference 2499 and reference 1518. The extremely thin movement is a feat of engineering achieved thanks to the microrotor lodged into the plate - as opposed to a normal sized rotor, which requires a further layer on its own. This solution allows for an equally impressively thin case construction 9 mm. high. This reflects in an impression of understatement and levity and perfectly complements the timeless Calatrava design of the case distinguished by flowing, unencumbered lines.
This example of reference 3940 is offered by the original owner, fresh to the market, in excellent condition, and it is sold complete of its original Certificate, box and accessories.
It is of particular collectability as it not only presents the dial with Roman numerals - a rare dial variation for this reference, which usually presents applied baton numerals - but furthermore features the Italian calendar. To the delight of the collector, this extremely unusual combination is specifically confirmed on the Certificate of Origin. The fact that it was sold by one of the most prestigious watch retailers in Italy, the ancient Orologera Luigi Verga in Milan, whose name has been featured on Patek Philippe dial since the early 20th century, adds a final layer of interest and perfectly complements the Italian dial.
In production from 1985 to 2007, reference 3490 distinguishes itself for its extremely elegant looks, which make it the watch of choice for everyday wear by many Patek Philippe enthusiasts. The wealth of information is displayed in typical Patek Philippe fashion, inheriting the overall dial design from historical models such as reference 2499 and reference 1518. The extremely thin movement is a feat of engineering achieved thanks to the microrotor lodged into the plate - as opposed to a normal sized rotor, which requires a further layer on its own. This solution allows for an equally impressively thin case construction 9 mm. high. This reflects in an impression of understatement and levity and perfectly complements the timeless Calatrava design of the case distinguished by flowing, unencumbered lines.