Offered at auction for the first time 5 years ago, there has not been another reference 3970 on the market since then to surpass the importance of the current example. To many collectors, the white case metal and salmon dial combination is the ultimate in special dial Patek Philippe watches. The salmon dial of this important wristwatch is further transformed with a tachymetre scale and Breguet numeral at 12 o'clock.

Many people on the market has speculated for some years that the reference 3970 is under valued when one compares it to the reference 5970 for example.

Seldom used, this 3970 is in exceptional overall condition and still retains its original accessories including the large portfolio photograph and Certificate of Origin.