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
Sold: CHF 206,250
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