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Lot 369
Patek Philippe. A Fine and Rare 18k Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch with Moon Phases and Original Certificate
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 3970E, MOVEMENT NO. 875'922, CASE NO. 2'873'776, MANUFACTURED IN 1991
Closed17 December 2013
Price Realised
USD 71,875
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Specialist note
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1991 and its subsequent sale on October 8th of the same year. Further accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated November 21st, 1991, a suede pouch, and product literature.
To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.
The present reference 3970 is a highly collectable example from within the model's overall production of nearly twenty years. Patek Philippe launched the Reference 3970 in 1986 with a solid snap on back. Shortly thereafter, the 3970 with a solid screw back was added and renamed the 3970E (E for étanche or waterproof). The third series of this reference was produced with a screw back and extra sapphire back. The fourth series was the same as the third series but with a new serial numbers range.
The reference 3970 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by M. Huber and A. Banbery, Second Edition, Page 305.
To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.
The present reference 3970 is a highly collectable example from within the model's overall production of nearly twenty years. Patek Philippe launched the Reference 3970 in 1986 with a solid snap on back. Shortly thereafter, the 3970 with a solid screw back was added and renamed the 3970E (E for étanche or waterproof). The third series of this reference was produced with a screw back and extra sapphire back. The fourth series was the same as the third series but with a new serial numbers range.
The reference 3970 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by M. Huber and A. Banbery, Second Edition, Page 305.