PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES

Accompanied by a Patek Philippe wooden presentation box and outer packaging.

To the best of our knowledge, this watch has never before been offered in public.

Patek Philippe introduced the reference 3970 in 1986. The model was available in yellow, white and pink gold and platinum. It was produced in four series with the following configuration:
- 1st series: snap-on full back, gold applied baton hour markers, feuille hands
- 2nd series: screw-down full back, gold applied baton hour markers, feuille hands
- 3rd series: screw-down full back and sapphire display back, gold applied lapidated hour markers, baton hands
- 4th series same as the 3rd series but with new serial numbers and delivered with deployant clasps

Reference 3970 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by O. Patrizzi, vol. II, plate 1127, p. 268.

Special Notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.