Patek Philippe · reference 3960
Sotheby's, May 2025
Hammer result
CHF 12,700
about $15,124 at today's rate
37% below the high estimateThe lot
Auction house
Sotheby's
Sale
Important Watches II
Date
14 May 2025
Lot number
308
Reference
3960
Brand
Patek Philippe
Year
1989
Ask against realised
Across 2 dealer listings of reference 3960. The ask is what a dealer wants today, not a sale.
What this reference has made at auction
38 confirmed sales, 2012 to 2026
Average realised price per year, 2012 to 2026. Low $14,466, high $24,645.
| Year | Sales | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | $23,993 | $23,993 to $23,993 |
| 2025 | 1 | $15,124 | $15,124 to $15,124 |
| 2024 | 4 | $23,091 | $17,740 to $35,894 |
| 2022 | 5 | $16,800 | $13,860 to $18,633 |
| 2021 | 3 | $24,645 | $15,263 to $33,300 |
| 2020 | 1 | $22,635 | $22,635 to $22,635 |
| 2018 | 6 | $20,339 | $10,918 to $31,954 |
| 2016 | 3 | $15,135 | $13,750 to $16,656 |
| 2015 | 1 | $21,566 | $21,566 to $21,566 |
| 2014 | 2 | $14,466 | $12,262 to $16,670 |
| 2013 | 7 | $20,642 | $14,613 to $35,249 |
| 2012 | 4 | $21,579 | $15,557 to $26,931 |
Confirmed sales only, converted to USD at today's rate so salerooms in different currencies can be compared. Unsold lots and withheld prices are excluded from the averages.
Other sales of this reference
8 shown, most recent first
| Watch | House | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| '150th Anniversary', Reference 3960 | A limited edition whit | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 | GBP 17,920 ($23,993) |
| Reference 3960 150th Anniversary Officer | A limited edition | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 | USD 19,200 ($19,200) |
| Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold manual wind anniver | Bonhams | Dec 2024 | GBP 15,360 ($19,530) |
| Patek Philippe Ref. 3960 | Phillips | Nov 2024 | HKD 279,400 ($35,894) |
| PATEK PHILIPPE. A RARE 18K GOLD LIMITED EDITION WRISTWATCH W | Christie's | May 2024 | HKD 138,600 ($17,740) |
| Patek Philippe Ref 3960 J Officier | Antiquorum | Jul 2022 | EUR 18,200 ($18,633) |
| Patek Philippe Ref 3960 J Officier | Antiquorum | Jul 2022 | EUR 18,200 ($18,633) |
| Patek Philippe Ref 3960 Officier | Antiquorum | May 2022 | CHF 17,500 ($17,752) |
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