Patek Philippe

eric.vonschonberg
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estimates way off

5,000 would be way off for 5970.  Keep in mind that Patek produces about 20,000 of all watches per year, and the largest production is the Twenty-Four quartz watch.  After that, there are lots of various models of Calatravas, less still of the various small complication models, even fewer of the more common grand complications (perpetual calendar only).  For 5970, the best estimates of production capability put it at 200 per year (1% of Patek's production), and since there were about 2 years of production of white gold and rose gold before they were discontinued, that's about 200 total of each.  Yellow gold will likely be another 200, for a total of 600 5970s, not the 5000 5970s you mention.  For, 3970 the best estimate I've heard is 2700 total over the 18 year it was produced (100 per year for the first 9 years, and 200 per year for the last 9 years).
Eric von Schonberg