Patek Philippe
Reference 3970 | A platinum and diamond-set perpetual calendar chr🌳onograph wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hours and leap year indication, Circa 1996 | 百達翡麗 | 型號3970 | 鉑金鑲鑽石萬年曆計時腕錶，備月相、24小時及閏年顯示，約1996年製
Auction Closed
October 7, 06:41 AM GMT
Estimate
900,000 - 1,200,000 HKD
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
Reference 3970
A platinum and diamond-set perpetual calenda💫r chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hours and leap year indication, Circa 1996
百達翡麗
型號3970
鉑金鑲鑽石萬年曆計時腕錶，備月相、24小時及閏年顯示，約1996年製
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. CH 27'70 Q mechanical, 24 jewels
Movement number: 3'045'508
Case: platinum, screw💃 down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 2'994'045
Closure: black Pa🍌tek Philippe alligator strap and platinum folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin,☂ additional case back, setting pin, instruc♌tion manual and presentation box
附帶證書、備用錶背蓋、調校筆、說明書及盒子
Introduced in 1986, the reference 3970 enjoyed a 𒈔lengthy production period until 2004, serving as the successor to the renowned reference 2499. This model marked a significant shift by replacing the Valjoux movement with a Lemania based perpetual calendar chronograph movement. Over its production span, the reference 3970 exhibited a wide range of dial variations and case materials, as is common with long-running references.
The current example showcases a captivating configuration, featuring a black dial adorned with dazzling diamond indexes that beautifully complement the lay𝐆out of the perpetual calendar. Belonging to the latest series of the reference 3970, this can be identified by its movement number range and the presencꦜe of a sapphire crystal display back. Today the reference 3970 holds increasing appreciation among collectors for the position it serves in the perpetual calendar chronograph lineage.