Released in 1989 for Patek Philippe’s 150th anniversary, the ref. 3979 is a self-winding minute repeater that ended production in 1998, eventually succeeded by the 5078. This particular example was manufactured in 1991 and later appeared at a Christie's auction.
Movement Type
Automatic
Caliber
R 27 PSJewels
39
Reserve
48
Frequency
21600
Hands
Small Seconds
Material
Yellow Gold
Glass
Sapphire
Diameter
36.50 mm
Dial Color
White
