Patek Philippe's 3939/A Minute Repeating Tourbillon in Steel Sells For $1,909,740 At Only Watch

September 23, 2011

We knew the Patek would go high, but we didn't know it would go this high. The estimates from "people in the know" were hovering around $1million, but when the dust settled in Monaco, the Patek Philippe Ref 3939/A - a minute repeater tourbillon cased in stainless steel - hammered for 1.4 million euro, or $1,909,740.? People wonder why Patek has so much clout in the industry. This is why - unbridled success in the auction world and demand from collectors that no other brand on the planet can match.To see our live pictures of the $1.9 Million Patek, click here.