Additional information
| Brand: | Patek Philippe |
|---|---|
| Family: | Grand Complications |
| Reference: | 3979J/001 |
| Name: | Minute Repeater 3979 |
| Produced: | 1989 - 1998 |
| Limited: | No |
Case
| Material: | Yellow gold |
|---|---|
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Closed |
| Diameter: | 36.50 mm |
Dial
| Color: | White |
|---|---|
| Indexes: | Roman Numerals |
| Hands: | Feuille |
Description
Reference 3979 was launched in 1989 to commemorate Patek Philippe's 150th anniversary. This self-winding minute repeater was discontinued in 1998, when it was succeeded by reference 5078. The present example was manufactured in 1991 and later appeared in a Christie's auction.
Movement
Micro-rotor automatic movement with minute repeater function.
| Type: | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Patek Philippe |
| Caliber: | R 27 PS |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 28.00 mm |
| Jewels: | 39 |
| Reserve: | 48 h |
| Frequency: | 21600 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Astronomical: | Moonphase |
| Acoustic: | Minute Repeater |
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