Lot 184
  • 184

Patek Philippe

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description

  • A FINE AND RARE 18K YELLOW GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS AND MOON-PHASES 2003 REF 3970J MVT 3046980 CASE 4197800
  • yellow gold
  • diameter 36 mm
• cal. CH27-70Q manual winding movement stamped with the seal of Geneva, 24 jewels • silvered dial, applied gold faceted baton numerals, apertures for day and month, three subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds combined with 24-hour indication, 30-minute register combined with leap year indicator and date combined with fan-form aperture for moon-phases • concave bezel, screw-down case back • case, dial and movement signed • 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle • Certificate of Origin, Extract from the Archives confirming sale on 7 November 2003, leather folder, instructions, setting pin, spare sapphire crystal case back, presentation case

Condition

The movement is running and chronograph function are working while cataloguing, however it may require a service in the near future in order to be well preserved. The dial is in very good condition with no visible imperfections. The case shows some very light minor scuffs from wearing. This is a great example of reference 3970.
"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.

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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

Ref. 3970 was created following the success of the exceptional and iconic Ref. 2499. One main difference between the two models is the addition of the leap year indicator to the 3 o'clock subsidiary dial and 24-hour indicator to the 9 o'clock subsidiary dial. The design of the case of Ref. 3970, with its down turned, fluted lugs, is clearly influenced by the form of Ref. 2499.

Ref. 3970 is illustrated in Huber, M. & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe Watches, Vol. 2, Second Edition, pp. 305.