some 3940 patek scholarshop thought id share here

Jul 22, 2023,18:28 PM
 

Probably well known by community here that first 3940 had 240Q movement number starting 770000 with first 25 being beyer with matching 7700XX number also being on dial ; but perhaps not known is that first 100 had a large star moonphase - unfortunately most likely upgraded in service by now. for me something always better or nostalgic about the older stuff - it might even by in stone/lapis? but either way interesting and I prefer big star design.

patek even differentiates first 100 movements


The big star 100 ⭐️






subsequently rest after movement no 770099 are small star moonphase definitely not stone but painted







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Imho the small stars ratio to the moon

 
 By: Azizu : July 22nd, 2023-20:32
Looks more elegant. The big stars feel a bit crowded. But for me still nothing beats the smily face of the moon phase of a Blancpain complete calendar from the 80s

Thank you for this detailed post!

 
 By: patrick_y : July 22nd, 2023-20:46
Love this detail!

thx glad folks appreciate detail

 
 By: GuinnessForMeAndTheWatch : July 23rd, 2023-09:11
its prob small but interesting and nostalgic for me

Indeed!

 
 By: patrick_y : July 24th, 2023-04:33
I knew that there were different moonphase designs, but this is the first time I've paid attention to how they were different. All good stuff to know!

Quite interesting, thanks for the insight

 
 By: Mike H : July 22nd, 2023-21:08
I love these stars… 😉 www.watchprosite.com

v nice mike

 
 By: GuinnessForMeAndTheWatch : July 23rd, 2023-08:43

 
 By: hora12reborn : July 23rd, 2023-08:03
Very interesting post. Large stars looked more playful.

i agree more nostalgic too

 
 By: GuinnessForMeAndTheWatch : July 23rd, 2023-10:08

Lovely

 
 By: GLau : July 23rd, 2023-14:43
post and photos ! Thanks for writing this thread 👍

happy to share/ don’t believe known before

 
 By: GuinnessForMeAndTheWatch : July 24th, 2023-12:27
small detail but actually some interesting potential consequences

thanks for sharing very interesting check out this article

 
 By: Dauster : July 26th, 2023-01:58
www.watchbrotherslondon.com

many thx

 
 By: GuinnessForMeAndTheWatch : July 26th, 2023-07:20
ya yes helped with that / ben is a good friend