3970

The perpetual calendar chronograph is a technical masterpiece of Patek Philippe and represents the pinnacle of its manufacturing philosophy. With the 1518 and 2499 now virtually unattainable, the 3970 remains a readily available model with a relatively hi

After one year of owning it, I can easily say it os becoming my favorite along my 5270P salmon. All the nautiluses and aquanauts went to the safe. Those are my 2 to wear. The 3970 for some reason looks so special and the hreat thing it attracts zero atten

The ref 5004 closely follows then the 5070. Some are genuinely unique dials but some where made in a very small series. However, to put all this into perspective I predict that only 50-100 pieces were made. Consider approximately 3000 pieces were made, th

Many sites inflate the price by at least 10-15% giving them a margin to negotiate. And when it comes to patek, unless it’s a nautilus or aquanaut, or a reference that was undervalued like a 3940 or 3970, prices are fairly flat. For example, I’ve been foll

To me, the 5960, in all iterations and metals, but especially in platinum, is the definition of Patek Philippe in the first quarter of the 21st century. This is what horological history is made of. Design, complications, practicality, complexity. All of t

So for me it’s the 5270( with the chin), due to the bigger month-day and cleaner overall look of the dial. But to be honest, for me personally, nothing beats the 3970. The 5270 family: Best, Zsolt.

innovations continue while balanced with more colorful dials and straps to bring in younger collectors. The average age of Patek collectors is around mid to late 40s. As Cubitus was created with a younger crowd in mind, I see this strategy continuing step

Not your average 3970….this is a 3971G. 🥰

This second series 3970 is amazingly beautiful 😍😍😍 Enjoy it a lot and wear it in the best of health! My G version third series says hi! 😉

This will be the closest I get. 3970P second series