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The Ref. 3998 was launched in 1989 and remained a staple of the Patek Philippe collection for 17 years, until its discontinuation in 2007. It was offered in all three gold colours as well as platinum, with a variety of dial configurations ranging from plain baton indexes to diamond and sapphire-set examples.
The present example is a platinum variant with a silvered dial set with diamond hour markers. The 34mm platinum case features a screw-down case back, and the watch is powered by the automatic Calibre 310 SC. Depending on the production period—the earlier examples using the 310 SC until approximately 1992, and later pieces fitted with the 315 SC.
Platinum examples of the 3998 are notably scarce, making it a genuinely rare variant of an already discontinued reference. The combination of platinum, diamond-set dial, and the classic Calatrava architecture makes this a compelling piece for the collector seeking a discreet yet distinguished dress watch from Patek Philippe's modern era.
The present example is a platinum variant with a silvered dial set with diamond hour markers. The 34mm platinum case features a screw-down case back, and the watch is powered by the automatic Calibre 310 SC. Depending on the production period—the earlier examples using the 310 SC until approximately 1992, and later pieces fitted with the 315 SC.
Platinum examples of the 3998 are notably scarce, making it a genuinely rare variant of an already discontinued reference. The combination of platinum, diamond-set dial, and the classic Calatrava architecture makes this a compelling piece for the collector seeking a discreet yet distinguished dress watch from Patek Philippe's modern era.