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Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped by Liechtenstein retailer HUBER Fürstentum and dated 5 March 1994, second solid case back, setting pin, product literature, leather pouch, wooden fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of this watch in with silvery opaline-white dial and yellow gold indexes in 1993 and its subsequent sale on 15 February 1994.
Purchased by its present owner in 1994 and preciously kept for the last 31 years, this reference 3970E is preserved in absolutely new old stock condition, still retaining even the original leather strap from the period. It represents a wonderful opportunity to purchase a representative of this iconic model in mint condition and furthermore with all accessories.
Patek Philippe's celebrated reference 3970 was launched in 1986 and replaced reference 2499. The first generation was fitted with snap on case backs. Around 1989, the model was modified to a water-resistant version with screw back and was delivered with an additional glazed display back, such as the present watch. Reference 3970 remained in production until 2004 when it was replaced by reference 5970.
The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 305.
Purchased by its present owner in 1994 and preciously kept for the last 31 years, this reference 3970E is preserved in absolutely new old stock condition, still retaining even the original leather strap from the period. It represents a wonderful opportunity to purchase a representative of this iconic model in mint condition and furthermore with all accessories.
Patek Philippe's celebrated reference 3970 was launched in 1986 and replaced reference 2499. The first generation was fitted with snap on case backs. Around 1989, the model was modified to a water-resistant version with screw back and was delivered with an additional glazed display back, such as the present watch. Reference 3970 remained in production until 2004 when it was replaced by reference 5970.
The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 305.