| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU20353 | |
| Stock # | 20353 | |
| Model Name | Perpetual calendar chronograph | |
| Brand | ||
| Model Ref # | 3970/2 | |
| Condition | Mint | |
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Automatic | |
| Case | Platinum | |
| Case Shape | Round | |
| Case Size | 36mm | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Bracelet | |
| Dial | Silver | |
| Caseback | Display | |
| Complications |
Perpetual Calendar |
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| Year | ||
| Additional Information | ||
| Sold | ||
Description
Patek Philippe is universally acknowledged as the king of Swiss watchmaking. Even in this rarified air, some watches outshine others. The Patek Philippe reference 3970 is one of Patek's top watches of all time. Complicated Pateks definitely cast a spell over their admirers (and your author is no exception). The 3970 is a perpetual calendar paired with a chronograph, and it has that certain something, that makes it a "to die for" timepiece. Think of all the superlatives that can be bestowed on a watch and the 3970 deserves them all.
Now consider this 3970/2 in platinum with platinum bracelet. Only a very small number are known to exist, almost certainly fewer than 5 in platinum. Bracelet is full-length, never cut/sized, and will fit up to an 8.25 inch wrist.
Case on this watch is solid platinum with dimensions of 36mm diameter by 13mm thick. Sapphire crystal and solid platinum case back. Stepped lugs in perfect undiminished condition. Pump style round chronograph pushers. Case is mint+ condition. Take a look at the insane hallmarks on the side of the case!
Dial is silver with baton hour markers and baton hands. The perpetual calendar day and month are displayed in apertures below 12 o'clock; the 3 o'clock subdial displays 30 minute chronograph totalizer and leap year indicator; the 6 o'clock subdial displays the date and moonphase; 9 o'clock indicator displays constant seconds and 24 hours time.
Beating inside is the outstanding and prestigious Patek Philippe Caliber CH 27 70 Q with the Geneva Seal proudly stamped on its balance bridge. Technical details: 24 jewels, 353 individual parts; 60 hour maximum power reserve, Gyromax balance beating at 18,000 beats per hour. Movement provides day, date, month, moonphase, leap year, 24 hour indication and chronograph, in addition to the normal 12 hour time.
Watch is in new old stock condition.
Now consider this 3970/2 in platinum with platinum bracelet. Only a very small number are known to exist, almost certainly fewer than 5 in platinum. Bracelet is full-length, never cut/sized, and will fit up to an 8.25 inch wrist.
Case on this watch is solid platinum with dimensions of 36mm diameter by 13mm thick. Sapphire crystal and solid platinum case back. Stepped lugs in perfect undiminished condition. Pump style round chronograph pushers. Case is mint+ condition. Take a look at the insane hallmarks on the side of the case!
Dial is silver with baton hour markers and baton hands. The perpetual calendar day and month are displayed in apertures below 12 o'clock; the 3 o'clock subdial displays 30 minute chronograph totalizer and leap year indicator; the 6 o'clock subdial displays the date and moonphase; 9 o'clock indicator displays constant seconds and 24 hours time.
Beating inside is the outstanding and prestigious Patek Philippe Caliber CH 27 70 Q with the Geneva Seal proudly stamped on its balance bridge. Technical details: 24 jewels, 353 individual parts; 60 hour maximum power reserve, Gyromax balance beating at 18,000 beats per hour. Movement provides day, date, month, moonphase, leap year, 24 hour indication and chronograph, in addition to the normal 12 hour time.
Watch is in new old stock condition.
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