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Patek Philippe
Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
Ref. 3970

EUR 109.500,-

Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, reference 3970 with box and papers, second back and setting pin in almost unworn and almost unpolished condition. The Patek Philippe 3970, built from 1985 to 2004 in a production run of 4200 pieces, rejects any form of unnecessary embellishment and is the perfect version of a perpetual calendar with chronograph. An icon in every Patek Philippe collection.

Details

Material

Yellow Gold

Clockwork

Manual

Ref NR.

3970

Dial color

silver

Paper

Yes, from 2000

Condition

nearly unworn

Box

Yes

Diameter

36mm

Warranty

1 Year

The King's Class

Grandes Complications

The Grandes Complication collection by Patek Philippe includes the most complicated watches in the world. Whether perpetual calendars, split-seconds chronographs or minute repeaters, no brand in the world masters the highest complications like Patek Philippe.

The emblem of chivalry

The Calatrava Cross

The Calatrava cross has been the official emblem of the brand since 1887 and was engraved on the cases of many Patek Philippe pocket watches years earlier. As a devout Catholic Antoine Patek knew the meaning of the symbol: The cross is the emblem of the Knights of Calatrava. The Order of Knights was founded in 1158 from a Catholic monastic order after its members had saved the Spanish castle of Calatrava from the Arab invasion.

Brandstory

Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe is the pinnacle of the high art of watchmaking. Founded in 1851 by the extraordinary businessman Antoine Norbert de Patek and the gifted watchmaker Jean Adrienne Philippe, the company was founded by dePatek Philippe is the pinnacle of the high art of watchmaking. The company was founded by the extraordinary businessman Antoine Norbert de Patek and the gifted watchmaker Jean Adrienne Philippe in 1851. dePatek Philippe was bought by the Stern brothers in 1932 and has remained 100% family owned as the only existing brand until today. The perfect interaction of tradition and technical innovation distinguishes the brand like no other. Patek Philippe patents from the first crown winding mechanism to the perpetual calendar have had a lasting impact on the entire watch industry and have been immortalized in the history books. n Stern brothers bought the brand in 1932 and has remained 100% family owned to this day as the only existing brand. The perfect combination of tradition and technical innovation distinguishes the brand like no other. Patek Philippe patents from the first crown winding mechanism to the perpetual calendar have had a lasting impact on the entire watch industry and have been immortalized in history books.

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