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Patek Philippe. A Very Fine and Rare 18K Pink Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch with Moon Phases and Original Certificate of Origin
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Patek Philippe. A Very Fine and Rare 18K Pink Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch with Moon Phases and Original Certificate of Origin

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 3970E, 4TH SERIES, MOVEMENT NO. 3'045'557, CASE NO. 2'994'107, MANUFACTURED IN 1996

Closed13 June 2012

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Patek Philippe. A Very Fine and Rare 18K Pink Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch with Moon Phases and Original Certificate of Origin
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 3970E, 4th Series, Movement No. 3'045'557, Case No. 2'994'107, Manufactured in 1996
Cal. 27-70Q mechanical movement, 24 jewels, stamped with the Geneva seal, white dial, applied pink gold baton numerals, outer Arabic five minute divisions, three subsidiary dials for 30 minutes register and date with moon phases, constant seconds, circular water-resistant-type case, two round chronograph buttons in the band, screw down sapphire crystal display back, 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
36mm diam.

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1996 and its subsequent sale on March 13 of the following year. Further accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated April 16, 1997, wooden presentation box, leather envelope, product literature and outer packaging.

Reference 3970 is today considered a classic among collectors. The watch reflects its history in the now classic reference 2499 which captivated enthusiasts for three decades. One discerns the signature fluted downturned lugs, as a 4th series example the watch is with a sapphire crystal screw down back.

Reference 3970 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 305.