PATEK PHILIPPE | A FINE PINK GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS, MOON-PHASES AND LEAP-YEAR INDICATION REF 3970ER-016 MVT 3045872 CASE 4010808 CIRCA 1999

• cal. CH 27-70 Q manual winding movement stamped with Geneva seal, 24 jewels • silvered dial with applied gold baton indexes and hands, outer minute and 1/5 second divisions, aperture for day and month, 3 subsidiary dials for constant seconds combined with 24-hour indication, 30-minute register combined with leap-year indication, date and moon-phases indication • 18k pink gold case, fluted lugs, chronograph pushers to the band, screw-down sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Patek Philippe folding clasp

The movement and all chronograph functions are in working condition at the time of cataloguing, the calendar functions are working properly. Dial is in excellent condition. Case in very good condition generally with only minor surface hairlines to the band and bezel. Service protective sticker is still intact to the case back. Hallmarks to the lugs are very crisp and easy to see. Lugs have good proportion and have a real definite with good fluting. Overall in very good condition. Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **The 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."

Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and an instruction manual. Consigned by a very important collector, the present pink gold 3970 has been retained in wonderful overall condition. The dial is excellent with no imperfections of any kind and the case is in exceptional. The flutting to the lugs is incredibly prominent and the hallmarks to the sides can easily been seen without the aid of a loupe.