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Lot 2657 PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTOR
Consigned by an important private collector, the present exceptional set is certainly one of the most exclusive and important representation of the legendary reference 3970. The present four watches, each blessed with a "one-of-kind" type of dial, display the perfect blend of mechanical complexity, dial design and prestige. Throughout literature, no other set such as the present one offered here at Christie's has ever been released to the public until today and must be considered as part of the holy grail per se of all 3970 references.
With striking and unbeatable looks, this series of 3970 are fitted with four different kinds of coloured dials, each perfectly matching their respective case metals and further enhanced by the subtle yet stylish Breguet numerals. The prestige of the present set is further confirmed by the Certificate of Origin reaffirming the extreme rarity of this incomparable set, most certainly and exclusively commissioned on special request by the present prominent owner. Possibly one of the most sought-after set in today's market, it will be offered for the first time at Christie's. Further to the request of the original owner, this set, originally sealed, was unsealed to enable Christie's to illustrate these four exceptional watches in their catalogues and furthermore to allow them to tour around the globe to encounter Christie's clients.
Christie's is honoured to have been chosen to offer this only known set of four reference 3970 for auction.
Consigned by an important private collector, the present exceptional set is certainly one of the most exclusive and important representation of the legendary reference 3970. The present four watches, each blessed with a "one-of-kind" type of dial, display the perfect blend of mechanical complexity, dial design and prestige. Throughout literature, no other set such as the present one offered here at Christie's has ever been released to the public until today and must be considered as part of the holy grail per se of all 3970 references.
With striking and unbeatable looks, this series of 3970 are fitted with four different kinds of coloured dials, each perfectly matching their respective case metals and further enhanced by the subtle yet stylish Breguet numerals. The prestige of the present set is further confirmed by the Certificate of Origin reaffirming the extreme rarity of this incomparable set, most certainly and exclusively commissioned on special request by the present prominent owner. Possibly one of the most sought-after set in today's market, it will be offered for the first time at Christie's. Further to the request of the original owner, this set, originally sealed, was unsealed to enable Christie's to illustrate these four exceptional watches in their catalogues and furthermore to allow them to tour around the globe to encounter Christie's clients.
Christie's is honoured to have been chosen to offer this only known set of four reference 3970 for auction.
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY FINE, UNUSUAL AND RARE 18K WHITE GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, 24 HOUR AND LEAP YEAR INDICATION, RARE BLACK DIAL WITH BREGUET NUMERALS, ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE, ADDITIONAL CASE BACK AND PORTFOLIO PHOTOGRAPHS
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 3970, MOVEMENT NO. 3'048'465, CASE NO. 4'279'338, MANUFACTURED IN 2006
Closed27 November 2013
Price Realised
HKD 1,960,000
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Specialist note
US$150,000-250,000
With Patek Philippe Certicate of Origin dated 18 April 2007, additional case back, setting pin, sales tag and portfolio photographs. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with black dial and Breguet numerals in 2006 and its subsequent sale on 18 April 2007.
With Patek Philippe Certicate of Origin dated 18 April 2007, additional case back, setting pin, sales tag and portfolio photographs. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with black dial and Breguet numerals in 2006 and its subsequent sale on 18 April 2007.