Geneva, Nov 09, 2024

LOT 342

PATEK PHILIPPE, SWITZERLAND, REF. 3970, SECOND SERIES, PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH, ORIGINAL BOX AND CERTIFICATE, 18K YELLOW GOLD

CHF 70,000 - 140,000

HKD 630,000 - 1,260,000 / USD 82,000 - 164,000 / EUR 75,000 - 150,000

A fine and very rare, very well-preserved, 18k yellow gold, manual wind perpetual calendar wristwatch with chronograph and moonphase


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe, switzerland

Reference 3970

Year Sold in October 1991

Movement No. 875939

Case No. 2860550

Bracelet leather with an 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle

Diameter 36

Caliber 27-70, 24 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories original fitted box (flaking), certificate of origin, spare caseback, push pin, instruction booklet

Notes

Produced in 1991, this yellow gold 3970 is from the rare second series as seen by straight baton indexes, the large hallmarks on the outside of the lugs and leaf hands. Purchased new by the current consignor at the Patek Philippe boutique in Geneva, the watch impresses by its overall condition with a strong step to the lugs as well as crisp hallmarks to the side of the case. Finally it comes complete with all its accessories including its spare caseback and certificate of origin.

Provenance

Property of the original Swiss owner