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Patek Philippe, A FINE AND RARE GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTER AND MOON-PHASES, 24-HOUR AND LEAP YEAR INDICATON CIRCA 1991 REF.3970EJ MVT 876133 CASE 2900931
Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 HKD
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Description
- A FINE AND RARE GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTER AND MOON-PHASES, 24-HOUR AND LEAP YEAR INDICATON CIRCA 1991 REF.3970EJ MVT 876133 CASE 2900931
- DIAMETER 36MM.
cal.27-70Q damascened nickel lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 24 jewels, free-sprung Gyromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions • matte silvered dial, applied gold baton and square numerals, apertures for day and month, 3 subsidiary dials indicating seconds combined with 24-hour indication, 30-minute register combined with leap year indicator and date combined with moon-phases • 18k gold case, concave bezel, screw-down sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k gold PP folding buckle
Condition
Manual winding movement running while cataloguing, perpetual calendar and chronograph functions appear fully operational while cataloguing, and could benefit from a service. Dial looks nice and clean. Case and buckle with no significant signs of use, except for a small dent to the underside of bottom left lug. **The leather strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information.**
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.
Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.
Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by a spare case back,...
Patek Philippe launched Ref. 3970 in 1986 and continued production until 2004. It was created following the success of the exceptional Ref. 2499, also a perpetual calendar chronograph watch. This model was created in four series. The present example belongs to the second series, which is distinguished from its predecessor by the introduction of the screw-down back. As a result, this and the succeeding series of the model would be modified with the letter 'E' for étanche, or waterproof. As Ref. 3970 was well-received for its combination of chronograph and perpetual calendar complications, Patek Philippe responded by increasing its production run for each subsequent series. As such, examples belonging to early series, such as the present model, are rarer and less frequently seen at auction than examples belonging to later ones. According to our research, there have been only ? second series examples of Ref. 3970E in gold to appear at auction, from roughly ? examples of this series made in gold. To the best of our knowledge, this is the ? time the present example has been offered at auction.
Patek Philippe launched Ref. 3970 in 1986 and continued production until 2004. It was created following the success of the exceptional Ref. 2499, also a perpetual calendar chronograph watch. This model was created in four series. The present example belongs to the second series, which is distinguished from its predecessor by the introduction of the screw-down back. As a result, this and the succeeding series of the model would be modified with the letter 'E' for étanche, or waterproof. As Ref. 3970 was well-received for its combination of chronograph and perpetual calendar complications, Patek Philippe responded by increasing its production run for each subsequent series. As such, examples belonging to early series, such as the present model, are rarer and less frequently seen at auction than examples belonging to later ones. According to our research, there have been only ? second series examples of Ref. 3970E in gold to appear at auction, from roughly ? examples of this series made in gold. To the best of our knowledge, this is the ? time the present example has been offered at auction.