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A highly rare and probably unique platinum perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moonphases, black dial, Breguet numeral at 12 o’clock, tachymeter scale, original certifcate, additional caseback and ftted presentation box
Manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Year
2014
Reference No.
3970P
Movement No.
3’932’284
Case No.
4’279’365
Material
Platinum
Calibre
Manual, cal. CH 27-70 Q, 24 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Platinum Patek Philippe folding clasp
Dimensions
36mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Estimate CHF 200,000-400,000 $212,000-423,000 €171,000-343,000 Accessories Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certifcate of Origin dated August 19, 2014, additional numbered case back, sales tag, setting pin, product literature, portfolio photograph of the present watch and ftted presentation box.
The frst of its kind to ever appear at auction, the present watch is not only cased in platinum but also features a beautiful black dial adorned with a Breguet numeral at 12 o’clock and additional tachymeter scale, which is confrmed by the Certifcate of Origin. These “special order” 3970s were produced afer the reference ofcially ceased production.
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Such watches were only granted to Patek Philippe’s most trusted and exclusive clientele. To date, this watch is the only known platinum reference 3970 with the present dial confguration to appear in the public sphere. Fresh to the auction market, it is furthermore ofered in excellent condition, and has been worn a few times only. It is accompanied by its original accessories including the Certifcate of Origin, setting pin, additional numbered caseback and portfolio photograph. Launched in 1986 and in production until approximately 2004, reference 3970 replaced reference 2499. Both models share certain features such as pump pushers and downturned futed lugs. Reference 3970 replaced the Valjoux movement of its predecessors with a heavily modifed Lemania 2310 ébauche called CH 27-70Q. Furthermore, two new indications were added to reference 3970: a leap year indication and a 24 hour hand. Reference 3970 underwent three signifcant transformations. While the frst series featured a snap-on caseback, the second series displayed baton markers, feuille hands and a screw back. It was produced concurrently with reference 3971 which had a snap-on sapphire back. Finally the third series merged references 3970 and 3971 and ofered both sapphire and solid screw-down case backs. This example is ofered with both its sapphire case back and solid numbered platinum case back.
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