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∑ 139. Patek Philippe An extremely rare and highly important platinum minute repeating tourbillon wristwatch with enamel dial, Breguet numerals, original certificate, additional case back and fitted presentation box 百達翡麗,極罕有及重要,鉑金腕錶,配三問、陀飛輪、琺瑯錶 盤及寶璣數字,型號3939,附證書、底蓋及盒子,2002年製 Manufacturer Year Patek Philippe 2002 Reference No. Movement No. Case No. Material Calibre 3939 1’903’079 4’287’175 Platinum Mechanical, RTO 27 PS, 28 jewels Bracelet/Strap Black Patek Philippe crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle Platinum Patek Philippe Campaign buckle stamped PPC Dimensions 33 mm. diameter Signed Case, dial and movement signed Estimate HKD 2,400,000-4,000,000 USD 300,000-500,000 Accessories With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 31 January 2005, Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres Watch Rate Certificate, additional case back, product literature, instruction manual, sales tag, photograph of the present watch, leather wallet, portfolio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the present watch in 2002 and its subsequent sale on 6 December 2004. By today’s standards, the watch has a petite case diameter measuring at 33 millimetres. However, this applies a level of sophistication and refinement to the watch and its appeal and demand will only continue to grow in the future. In exceptional condition and repeating in phase with a beautiful tone and clarity, the watch is complete with all accessories. Reference 3939 is perhaps the most understated complicated wristwatch of recent time. For many, a simple glance would give them no idea that the reference was one of the most important and sought after creations, from one of the most important and sought after watch manufacturers. The watch is fitted with a tourbillon and minute repeating mechanism, finished with a white enamel dial and applied Breguet numerals. The present watch is from the later series of 3939s and fitted with the larger crown that was introduced to prevent over winding the mechanism. HK WATCHES_NOV15_2-165_bl.indd 164 22/10/15 09:44