Shaytun
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3940 Dial
Hi guys,
I'm in the process of finalizing a purchase of a beautiful and long desired Patek 3940J. It's a 3rd or 4th series (based on who you ask, 2001 make). Most resources I read state that the "sigma Swiss sigma" mark should be in line with the minute track, but this one, and many others of the same year I see online seem to still have it bellow the minute track. I've also noticed the rose and white gold are more likely to follow this rule. There seems to be so much variation of the dial even within a series. I saw a 2000 version that's in line and obviously multiple later ones that are not. So I'm curious, does anyone know how common this variability is?
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3940 Dial
Hi guys, I'm in the process of finalizing a purchase of a beautiful and long desired Patek 3940J. It's a 3rd or 4th series (based on who you ask, 2001 make). Most resources I read state that the "sigma Swiss sigma" mark should be in line with the minute t...
Good question and I hope that this forum can provide you with answers.
The 3940 is a good choice with its well balanced dial. Look forward to seeing your wrist shots and reading your post on this beauty soon !
Not so likely…
… older dials (Mk2) have a different subbdial style (with hard edges), unlike this one. Your dial looks like Mk3 with these sub-dials and font. Just the Swiss stamp sits low like in Mk2. To me, this indicates that the criterion mentioned elsewhere, ie „Mk...
Here is mine.....
....just for comparison's sake, I have no idea how rare is your dial. Congrats anyway! ...
My 3940 First Series
I would read the in-depth article on the 3940 written in Collectability. If offers some excellent detailed information on the Reference…….Here is a picture of my 3940. It’s my favorite watch. ...
The article in Collectability…
… seems not 100% spot on regarding the location of the „Swiss“ in 2nd/3rd generation, though. Shaytun‘s watch seems to illustrate this. Otherwise, great article indeed!
3940 opinion
The dial is original and is fine for the watch. My article is a generic guide based on researches that you can use with flexibility. It is a great watch and you won't be wrong with it. Looking forward to see it on your wrist!
Here is my 3940j 1st series mvmt # 770 357. Just love piece and hope you like it too 😊
Just thought you’d like mine for comparison. Purchased 1987 one of my very favorite watches I ever bought. Love the layout of the dial, pc, small size- fits great under my shirt cuff- an no one who sees it knows how awesome it is but me 😀 ...
Iconic, superb, and so understated…
The 3940 is surely a perfect daily wearer that I have always loved