Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 3970E

Reference 3970E, 2nd Series | A pink gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hours and leap year indication, Made in 1990 Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe Reference 3970E, 2nd Series A pink gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hours and leap year indication, Made in 1990 Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 27-70 Q mechanical, 24 jewels Movement number: 875'659 Case: 18k pink gold, screw down sapphire crystal display back Case number: 2'881'789 Closure: black Patek Philippe alligator strap and 18k pink gold buckle Size: 36 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, additional case back, setting pin, product literature and presentation box. Furthermore delivered with Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1990 and its subsequent sale on 26 October 1990 The reference 3970 has gained massive attention from the collecting space in recent years, a bridge between the vintage 2499 and modern 5970, it enjoyed a production from 1986 to 2004. Scholars are fascinated for the wide variety of dials and case materials it was produced in, and created extensive documentation for this one single reference. The present example can be discovered to be from the second series, with baton numerals and leaf shaped hands. The reference number is now mentioned as 3970"E" on the extract, "E" meaning étanche, French for waterproof. This is an upgrade from the first series of 3970s which features snap on backs, and the second series started using screw down case backs for waterproof, some like the present example even comes with an additional sapphire crystal display back. The present watch retains its original box, papers and case back, and preserved in outstanding condition. The case is pristine with excellent proportions and the hallmarks very crisp. Representing an exemplifying example of the 3970, the present watch is highly collectible and sought after.百達翡麗 型號3970E 第二代 粉紅金萬年曆計時腕錶，備月相、24小時及閏年顯示，1990年製 附帶證書、備用錶背蓋、調校筆、腕錶文獻、盒子及後補資料庫精粹