Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 08, 2025

LOT 689

PATEK PHILIPPE, SWITZERLAND, REF. 3970EG-016, FOURTH SERIES, 18K WHITE GOLD

CHF 100,000 - 150,000

HKD 980,000 - 1,460,000 / USD 126,000 - 188,000 / EUR 108,000 - 162,000 / JPY 18,970,000 - 28,460,000

A fine, rare and desirable, 18k white 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 3970EG-016

Year Sold in February 2003

Movement No. 3046717

Case No. 4197793

Bracelet leather with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp

Diameter 36

Caliber CH 27-70Q, 24 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories fitted box, certificate of origin, instruction booklet, hang tag

Notes

Consigned by the original owner, this 3970 is part of the fourth series, sold in 2003 before being discontinued in 2004. Accompanied by its original certificate and hang tag, it has been kept in excellent overall condition showing little wear with all four hallmarks still deep and crisp.

Provenance

Property of a Hong Kong collector