Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 3940P

Geneva, May 12, 2024 PATEK PHILIPPE, SWITZERLAND, REF. 3940P, COMMISIONED BY '‘MICHAEL OVITZ’', A UNIQUE PERPETUAL CALENDAR DOUBLE SEALED WITH CUSTOM BLUE DIAL, GOLD BREGUET NUMERALS AND CUSTOM INITIALS MSO, PLATINUM A very attractive and unique, platinum, self winding tonneau-shaped, gentleman's wristwatch, with a unique bleu dial, applied gold Breguet numerals and the special logo with printed the initials of Michael S. Ovitz. Snap-on case-back. Perpetual calendar, date of the month, day of the week, month of the year, phases of the moon, four-year cycle of leap-years with a 24-hour (AM-PM) scale indication. As new As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense As new HANDS Original Brand Patek Philippe, Switzerland Model COMMISIONED BY '‘MICHAEL OVITZ’' Reference 3940P Year Delivered in 2014 Movement No. 5738677 Case No. 4355500 Bracelet Leather qith a platinum Patek Philippe buckle Diameter 36 mm. Caliber 240 Q, 27 jewels Signature Dial, case and movement The Patek Philippe Ref. 3940P with Custom Dial The Patek Philippe Ref. 3940P stands out as an exceptional timepiece highly sought after by collectors, primarily for its custom blue dial adorned with applied Breguet numerals. A closer examination of the sub-dial at 6 o'clock reveals the distinctive initials M-S-O printed in white ink, providing clear evidence of the special request made by Michael S. Ovitz, a distinguished Patek Philippe collector. Ovitz, renowned for his role as a talent agent for Hollywood stars such as Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, later ascended to the position of the former president of the Walt Disney Company. As a privileged patron of the Swiss brand, Ovitz commissioned multiple Patek Philippe watches with personalized dials, many of which have subsequently graced auction platforms. Launched in 1985 and discontinued in 2007, the Ref. 3940 continues to hold a revered status among collectors, serving as a significant reference in the modern history of Patek Philippe. The prestige of the 3940 is further elevated by the noteworthy choice of Philippe Stern, the then head of the company, who opted to make this model his everyday timepiece. The Ref. 3940, along with its sibling reference, the Ref. 3970 perpetual calendar chronograph, made its debut in the mid-1980s, a period marked by the scarcity of complicated wristwatches and the gradual resurgence of mechanical timepieces. The remarkable slimness of the watch, measuring a mere 9 mm, is attributed to the Cal. 240-Q movement, featuring a 22k gold micro-rotor. The design of the dials, consistent with many Patek Philippe references, underwent evolution over the 20 years of production, resulting in three distinct series and featuring some rare variations. The current example exemplifies a late-second series, as indicated by the cross-hair pattern on the sub-dial at 3 o'clock. In summary, the Patek Philippe Ref. 3940P encapsulates timeless elegance, a rich brand history, and a special bond between Patek Philippe and esteemed collectors like Michael S. Ovitz.