Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph with Extract from Archives
Basic Info
Listing code : L0I3B2
Brand : Patek Philippe
Model : Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
Reference number : 3970E
Movement : Manual winding
Case material : Yellow gold
Bracelet material : Leather
Year of production : 1992
Condition : Used (Very good)
Scope of delivery : Original box, no original papers
Gender : Men's watch/Unisex
Location : United Kingdom, London
Price : 89,500
Availability : Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement : Manual winding
Caliber/movement : CH 27-70Q
Base caliber : Lemania 2310
Power reserve : 60 h
Number of jewels : 24
Case
Case material : Yellow gold
Case diameter : 36 mm
Thickness : 13.5 mm
Bezel material : Yellow gold
Crystal : Sapphire crystal
Dial : Silver
Dial numerals : No numerals
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material : Leather
Bracelet color : Brown
Clasp : Buckle
Clasp material : Yellow gold
Functions
Moon phase, Chronograph, Date, Weekday, Month, Perpetual calendar
Patek Philippe Ref 3970J very early third series from 1992 . The watch features an opaline silvered dial which has aged beautifully to a cream/champagne colour . If you compare it to the much lighter coloured Day and Month windows it is apparent that it is subtly different . I did at first think that this might have been a different dial reference , something between silver and the very rare Dore colour. The extract states Opaline Silvered so we go with that .
The watch also has the correct original early typewriter script on the day and month windrows , this is a feature which was seen on 2nd series watches.
The watch does feel quite transitional in that the movement number is only 23 later than a platinum second series watch which I sold recently. They were sold only one month apart . What I find interesting is that the watch only has a solid back , so it is either missing its crystal back or it never had one .
It is a great looking watch in crisp condition with strong case definition and clear hallmarks .
The moon and star disc is also the original polished example rather than a frosted gold service one .
The watch comes with its Extract from the Archives noting the sale in August 1992. It is fitted with a new brown Patek Philippe strap and its original gold pin buckle as well as correct setting stylus and period box .
The pictures show it against a 1990s master catalogue photograph of the 3970J with silver dial .
This is a lovely watch to wear the subtle cream colour of the dial gives the watch a very vintage feel .
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