Patek Philippe Minute Repeater Tourbillon

About this reference

The Patek Philippe Reference 3939H was produced from approximately 1992 until 2010. This reference is valued by collectors for its combination of a minute repeater and a tourbillon within a 33mm case, a diameter considered small by modern standards. It houses the manual-wind Caliber R TO 27 PS, which features 336 components and is COSC-certified. The platinum version typically features a white vitreous enamel dial with Breguet numerals and a discrete tourbillon visible only through the sapphire crystal caseback. Due to the complexity of the movement, production was limited to an estimated total of a few hundred units across all metals. On the secondary market, the 3939H in platinum generally commands prices between $250,000 and $450,000 depending on provenance and condition. A unique piece in stainless steel set a record for the reference when it sold for 1.4 million CHF at the 2011 Only Watch auction.