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Lot 60
PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3974J, A GOLD MINUTE REPEATER PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH
CASE NUMBER: 2’865’066
Closed29 March 2022
Price Realised
USD 567,000
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Specialist note
One of the most important watches ever made in series by Patek Philippe, reference 3974 was launched in 1989 to celebrate the brand’s 150th anniversary. At the time, this was the world's most complicated wristwatch, combining a minute repeater with a perpetual calendar complication.
Only around 160 examples of the Ref. 3974 were made, the majority in yellow gold. Early examples of this reference, like the one we are offering in this sale, were presented with a case made by the legendary Jean-Pierre Hagmann.
The watch is powered by an impressive Cal. 27 RQ, a 22K micro-rotor movement that is made of 467 parts. Patek Philippe ceased production of the Ref. 3974 in 2000, but the reference is now considered a modern classic epitomising the strengths and wonderful acoustics of Patek Philippe minute repeaters.
Only around 160 examples of the Ref. 3974 were made, the majority in yellow gold. Early examples of this reference, like the one we are offering in this sale, were presented with a case made by the legendary Jean-Pierre Hagmann.
The watch is powered by an impressive Cal. 27 RQ, a 22K micro-rotor movement that is made of 467 parts. Patek Philippe ceased production of the Ref. 3974 in 2000, but the reference is now considered a modern classic epitomising the strengths and wonderful acoustics of Patek Philippe minute repeaters.