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Here they are: the three killer Patek 3971 ’s.

As promised, all three metals of the desireable 3971. Recently re-united. White, rose, yellow.
9h
By: Slessurb1
12
patrick_y
331

Same but different…

This one is a rare 3971J. I will show all 3 3971 together in the future
1M
By: Slessurb1
14
pw927
446

That’s a really good question

Honestly, I think just based on age and how long I’ve owned the 3971, the answer is probably yes. If I had to put it in the “most wrist time” category, I’d say it sits comfortably alongside my Rolex 1675 from 1971 (not originally purchased by me) and my P
8M
By: CrookedOak
15
amanico
2162

The difference in shape between the third model 3970 and the first model 3971 may seem small at first glance, but there are actually fundamental differences.

Differences beyond the type of ①materials (P or J) and ②hands (baton or leaf) and ③dials (black or white.silver) and indexes (bar or bullet/shape) The difference is hard to see in a wrist shot. The difference is hard to tell even when you hold it in your
9M
By: anaroku
7
anaroku
1255

Brahms' First Symphony is said to be as if a classical masterpiece comparable to Beethoven's 10th Symphony. In the same way, 3970 1st edition might be the successor PCC to the last 2499.

The ref. 3970 series has been gaining popularity in recent years, with the first model with a snapback structure matching or even surpassing the market value of the ref. 2499 4th series from a while back. Among these, the ref. 3971 with a see-through back
10M
By: anaroku
20
anaroku
2781

What a dilemna! 🙈 Bon courage with such a difficult decision to take! 😂

The 3450 is probably more dressy, while your 3971 is a bit more sport (mega) chic, so depending on the circumstances I would choose one or the other (at least that’s the way I do 😉) You can’t be wrong with either anyhow that’s for sure 👍, enjoy them and w
11M
By: celestialmoon5102
19
horologism
2439

Yes! 3971 1sr series

Reminder to set! After 37-38 ans.
2Y
By: unekual
29
amanico
7409

Sadly I no longer own this 1st series. With only about 100 made, 2 tone dial and snap back the 1st series is very special and historically important. Mine had a solid snap back.

There were a few, actually 3971s, with see thru snap back. Your watch loos stunning! Congratulations on owning such a nice watch!
2Y
By: unekual
29
amanico
7409

la menu du jour

3971 1st series
6M
By: celestialmoon5102
12
amanico
3226

Early 3970

The very first had discolored subdials and a solid sna-on case back. Then the dial changed to „normal“ colored sub-dials but the snap-on case back remained. 3971 was also offered with snap-on glas case back. All the above are quite rare and trade at a pre
4Y
By: ZSHSZ
18
Mike H
4424