Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
Patek Philippe
Ref. 3970/002 Yellow gold perpetual calendar chronograph bracelet watch with moon phases, 24 hours and leap year indication Circa 1992
Lot Closed
May 11, 01:12 PM GMT
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
Ref. 3970/002
Yellow gold perpetual calendar chronograph bracelet watch with moon phases, 24-hours and leap year indication
Circa 1992
Dial: white
Calibre: cal. 27-70 Q automatic, 24 jewels
Movement number: 875'349
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down case back
Case number: 2'855'593
Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet and locking clasp
Dimensions: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 210 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, numbered hang tag, setting pin, leather bifold and presentation case with outer packaging
Reference 3970 was created following the success of the exceptional and iconic reference 2499. This model included additional features including a leap year indicator to the subsidiary dial at 3 o'clock, and 24-hour indicator to the subsidiary dial at 9 o'clock.
The model was available in yellow, white and pink gold, as well as platinum. The present lot is a reference 3970/2 featuring an integrated bracelet with clasp by Patek Philippe. Reference was produced from 1986 until approximately 2004. Only a few examples of yellow gold reference 3970/2 have been offered publicly.
Reference 3970 is illustrated in Huber, M. & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe Watches, Vol. 2, Second Edition, p. 305.