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Patek Philippe. A Very Fine and Rare Platinum and Diamond-set Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch with Moon Phases, Black Dial Original Certificate, Presentation Box and Additional Hard Back
Lot 295 PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE NEW YORK COLLECTOR

Patek Philippe. A Very Fine and Rare Platinum and Diamond-set Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch with Moon Phases, Black Dial Original Certificate, Presentation Box and Additional Hard Back

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 3970E, MOVEMENT NO. 3'045'294, CASE NO. 2'953'474, MANUFACTURED IN 1995

Closed13 June 2012

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Patek Philippe. A Very Fine and Rare Platinum and Diamond-set Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch with Moon Phases, Black Dial Original Certificate, Presentation Box and Additional Hard Back
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 3970E, Movement No. 3'045'294, Case No. 2'953'474, Manufactured in 1995
Cal. CH 27-70 Q mechanical movement, 24 jewels, stamped with the Geneva seal, black dial, applied diamond-set numerals, white gold baton hands, two apertures for day and month, three subsidiary dials for 30 minute register with leap year indication, 12 hour register with constant seconds, and date with moon phases, circular water-resistant-type case, two round chronograph buttons in the band, display screw back, platinum Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
36mm diam.

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch black dial and diamond numerals in 1995 and its subsequent sale on September 19 of the same year. Further accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated October 5, 1995, wooden presentation box, leather envelope, additional hard back, tie tag, white gold setting pin, additional leather presentation box, two pouches, product literature and outer packaging.

Fresh to the market from a private collector this present example is a trophy modern timepiece for discerning collectors. The rarity of the black dial and diamond numerals adds sophitication and warmth to the watch and makes a perfect day or evening wear accompaniment.

Reference 3970 was in production from 1986 until 2004.

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