Property From an International Collector
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157. Patek Philippe
A fine and rare platinum and diamond-set perpetual calendar
chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hours, leap year indicator,
additional case back, original certificate and fitted presentation box
百達翡麗，精細及罕有，鉑金鑲鑽石腕錶，配萬年曆、計時功能、月相、24小時及閏年顯
示，型號3970，附證書、底蓋及盒子，1998年製
Manufacturer
Year
Patek Philippe
1998
Reference No.
Movement No.
Case No.
Material
Calibre
3970
3’045’767
4’025’552
Platinum and diamonds
Mechanical, CH 27-70 Q,
24 jewels
Bracelet/Strap Black Patek Philippe crocodile
leather strap
Clasp/Buckle Platinum Patek Philippe
deployant clasp
Dimensions
36.5 mm. diameter
Signed
Case, dial and
movement signed
Estimate
HKD 650,000-850,000
USD 80,000-106,000
Accessories
With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated
3 January 2000, additional case back, setting
pin, product literature, sales tag, leather wallet,
fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production
of the present watch with black dial and diamond-set numerals in 1998 and its subsequent
sale on 11 June 1998.
HK_WATCHES_MAY16_140-211.indd 188
First introduced in 1986, reference 3970
enjoyed a production run until 2004,
when the reference was discontinued.
During its reign, the 3970 underwent
three major transformations. Watches
from the first generation of 3970 were
fitted with a snap solid back. However,
clients soon wanted to see the movement
in action, so Patek Philippe created a
version with a sapphire crystal case
back, named 3971. Patek Philippe finally
created the third generation, 3970E,
where étanche meant waterproof.
The present example, 3970E, presented
as a full set with original certificate,
additional case back, setting pin, product
literature, fitted presentation box and outer
packaging, is among the later examples
manufactured by Patek Philippe. The watch
is fresh to the market, furthermore fitted
with a rare and attractive diamond-set
black dial. The watch is in extremely well
preserved condition with sharp hallmarks
to the side of the lugs. The lugs themselves
with very good proportions and very good
fluting, overall an exceptional example.
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