| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU19405 | |
| Stock # | 19405 | |
| Model Name | Perpetual Calendar Chronograph | |
| Brand | ||
| Model Ref # | 3970 J | |
| Condition | 99.9% New | |
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Manual | |
| Case | 18K Yellow Gold | |
| Case Shape | Round | |
| Case Size | 36 mm x 13 mm | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Strap | |
| Dial | Silver | |
| Caseback | Display | |
| Complications |
Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Moonphase |
|
| Year | 1994 | |
| Additional Information | With stylus, box and papers including the original Certificate as well as the Extract from the Archives. | |
| Sold | ||
Description
Here is the watch that defines "classic", in the pairing of the perpetual calendar and chronograph complications. Every detail of the 3970 is perfect. From the design, workmanship, production and finishing, and the overall aesthetic of the watch - it's just awesome.
There was a discussion on a watch forum recently, where the question was posed: what makes a Patek Philippe expensive? You need not look any further for the answer than a reference 3970. The time, the skill and the caring that goes into the production of one of these wristwatches must be immense. Marketers would also remind us of “brand equity”. How does the power of the brand affect the value of the product? In the case of Patek and the 3970: Patek invented the pairing of the perpetual calendar and chronograph and still, no one does it better. The 3970 is perfect by any definition of perfection.
This 3970 is from 1994, making it an early watch which is shown on the watch by the baton hands versus the more commonly seen/later feuille hands.
Case is solid 18k gold with dimensions of 36mm diameter by 13mm thick. Sapphire crystal. Solid 18k screw down case back. "Stepped" lugs. Pump style round chronograph pushers. Oversized winding crown. Case is in perfect condition and the steps are undiminished, crisp and original.
Dial is silver with gold baton hands and applied golden hour markers. The perpetual calendar day and month are displayed in apertures below 12 o'clock (Italian language); 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.
Strap is brown crocodile with 18k gold original tang buckle.
Watch is 99% new and will be delivered with stylus, box and papers including the original Certificate as well as the Extract from the Archives.
There was a discussion on a watch forum recently, where the question was posed: what makes a Patek Philippe expensive? You need not look any further for the answer than a reference 3970. The time, the skill and the caring that goes into the production of one of these wristwatches must be immense. Marketers would also remind us of “brand equity”. How does the power of the brand affect the value of the product? In the case of Patek and the 3970: Patek invented the pairing of the perpetual calendar and chronograph and still, no one does it better. The 3970 is perfect by any definition of perfection.
This 3970 is from 1994, making it an early watch which is shown on the watch by the baton hands versus the more commonly seen/later feuille hands.
Case is solid 18k gold with dimensions of 36mm diameter by 13mm thick. Sapphire crystal. Solid 18k screw down case back. "Stepped" lugs. Pump style round chronograph pushers. Oversized winding crown. Case is in perfect condition and the steps are undiminished, crisp and original.
Dial is silver with gold baton hands and applied golden hour markers. The perpetual calendar day and month are displayed in apertures below 12 o'clock (Italian language); 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.
Strap is brown crocodile with 18k gold original tang buckle.
Watch is 99% new and will be delivered with stylus, box and papers including the original Certificate as well as the Extract from the Archives.
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