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Beautiful images of what appears to be an early 3rd series. I would guess early to mid 1990s, because...
Mar 04, 2018,04:44 AM
the moon disc is (IMHO) the more colorful, warm and pleasing blue/yellow rather than black/silver and the font on the day and months discs is thinner and IMHO more elegant. Also early 3rd series platinums only came with the solid back. Thanks for posting this sometimes under appreciated incredible watch! Best, patekova
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Some pictures of the Patek 3970P: The epitome of elegance.
By: amanico : March 1st, 2018-09:10
Elegant first because perpetual calendar chronographs are top class, generally. The, because its modest dimensions serve the beauty of this watch. Still I wonder if I don't prefer the 5970P with its black dial and superb case. On the other side, this silv...
Thank you Nico!
By: sham1 : March 1st, 2018-09:25
This for me is my favourite Patek perpetual calendar chronograph model. The movement fills up the case back well, the size at 36.5mm is amazing the fact that so much is happening inside this watch. Yep, I will have mine either in platinum or white gold pl...
Super elegant piece.
By: keks : March 1st, 2018-09:35
My favorite is still 5004P but 3970P also super nice....
Thanks for the lovely pictures
By: coz : March 1st, 2018-12:02
Great shots and I'm in agreement on the 3970. As I posted my dilemma yesterday, I officially passed on the 5170P today and am homing in on this or the G version now. Regarding the 5970 comment. I certainly love all of them however I think the lugs and pus...
I happen to agree with you on the 3970p..........
By: TonyR : March 1st, 2018-17:10
I have spent plenty of time with the 5970p, and j as well as the 5270g (my father-in-law owns all 3) and aesthetically the 3970p is the best looking one to my eye. If the watch was a millimeter or 2 bigger it would be about perfect. Thanks for sharing! To...
Nice!
By: Fjan : March 2nd, 2018-00:54
Nico.. can you please do a close up shot of the 24hrs sub dial? The bottom half of the sub dial looks interesting.. so sort of evening shade indication for the sunlight? Thank you. James
Wonderful photo.
By: KCLQMULKU : March 3rd, 2018-12:23
I just adore the size and proportions of this PCC. And donβt get me started on the colour... π
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By: KCLQMULKU : March 4th, 2018-12:06
Took me some years to truly appreciate white metal. Now that I do I feel borderline obsessed with the alloy. π
Absolute class ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : March 4th, 2018-04:13
beyond criticism, almost. Need to see the movement !
Series
By: coz : March 4th, 2018-06:43
Very interesting observations. Now we have series within the series! Iβm looking at a G version now that appears to be an early third series with this font/screw back/gold moon. Best
Perfect Design
By: DTL : March 4th, 2018-19:54
Can't say the same for the "blown up" successors of this perfectly proportioned reference...
Very elegant watch indeed... I wish...
By: jimjenkins : March 4th, 2018-23:18
PP stops changing the chrono seconds hand at service. Yes it is a counter balance issue, but that could have been accomplished with a less obstrusive seconds hand without a bulbous bottom. For example like the 5050. I had the pleasure of owning this piece...
SO BEAUTIFUL !!!
By: vicunaman1 : March 19th, 2018-16:55
Pure classic, elegant PP
beautiful balance and purity in this 3970.....
By: Baron - Mr Red : March 20th, 2018-04:47
.....i love the reference a great deal. Having said that, I see only one PCC for my collection and that is the 5970. I have had that on my wrist for the last few weeks now and am beginning to think I love it even more than the 5070.
i used to rotate my watches very regularly.....
By: Baron - Mr Red : March 20th, 2018-07:50
.....certainly once per day. But now, all my watches are kept in the bank other than the one I wear....so a watch can stay on my wrist for several weeks at a time. This has been the longest period on my wrist with the 5970p......and it has made a much big...