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Patek Philippe
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Patek Philippe
- A PINK GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASE, REGISTERS, 24 HOUR AND LEAP YEAR INDICATIONREF 3970ER MVT 3046495 CASE 4177130 MADE IN 2002
- Pink gold, alligator
- diameter 36 mm
• cal. 27-70Q, manual winding lever movement, 24 jewels • silvered dial, applied baton indexes, yellow gold baton hands, apertures for day and month, subsidiary dials for 30-minute register combined with leap year, date combined with moon phases, and constant seconds combined with 24-hour indication • 18k pink gold case, concave bezel, screw-down sapphire crystal back • case, dial, and movement signed • 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle
Condition
Movement running at the time of cataloguing, calendar and chronograph functions working. The dial and hands in very good condition. The case with very minor signs of wear, scuffs to the band.
The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's do not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on May 21st. 2002, booklets and presentation case. This lot is preserved in excellent overall condition and is further accompanied by its original certificate, second case back and presentation case.
Well-preserved and complete examples of this iconic reference are extremely difficult to find, especially in pink gold.
For a catalogue note on the reference 3970, please refer to lot 143.
Well-preserved and complete examples of this iconic reference are extremely difficult to find, especially in pink gold.
For a catalogue note on the reference 3970, please refer to lot 143.