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Patek 3970P 3rd Series. One picture.
The Perpetual Calendar Chronographs are among the finest, most elegant watches a collector can wish to get.
Several brands offered and still offer this combination of complications, and among them, Patek Philippe.
In the modern era, there are two or three ( if we count the 5004, which adds a rattrapante ) which are really worth a look, the 3970, the 5970, and the 5004.
I had the opportunity to see a 3970P, 1st series, with its solid case back, some days ago, thanks to a good friend if mine.
Its 36, 7 mm case is not that small, on the wrist. And the watch oozes elegance.
Still, it will be my third choice... My heart is already taken by the 5970P. Not because of the size, but because of its black dial and the shape of the case.
Now, I wonder which one I would prefer, between a 5970P and a 5004P... But I will come back to that.
In platinum, this 3970 is a refined watch, understated, timeless.
And I like the solid case back a lot, too.
Thanks to its owner for this encounter.
Best,
Nicolas
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Patek 3970P 3rd Series. One picture.
The Perpetual Calendar Chronographs are among the finest, most elegant watches a collector can wish to get. Several brands offered and still offer this combination of complications, and among them, Patek Philippe. In the modern era, there are two or three...
My favourite perpetual calendar chronograph
Saying that, as much as the series 1 was terribly rare, I would opt for a Series 2 with the large hallmarks and a sapphire crystal case back as the movement is a sight to behold! The way it fills up the case back better than the 40mm 5970 and 41mm 5270 is...
Fully agreed, a killing beauty ! 😍😍😍
Simply superb on the wrist ! Thank you to our friend for the great opportunity to try it on the wrist. ...
All details of this watch are beautiful
i dont't really like perpetual calendar, but this one is just stunning piece... Thanks for sharing my friend... Can't wait to go to Paris in cold weather...
Beauty of course! 👍🏻☀️🍀😊
I always wonder why people write „one pic“. Isn‘t it clearly visible? 😉😇
Thanks Nicolas for posting the beautiful image of this early 3970 Platinum! However, I feel that that the watch is an early 3rd series (not 1st series). Here's why ...
It is my understanding: That the first series which began manufacture in around 1986, transitioned from the 2499 which ceased production around 1985. It consisted of about 100 pieces, all of which had 2 characteristics which distinguished it from all othe...
I like the watch a lot.the ones with leaf hands !
And it’s still selling for reasonable prices when comparing it to other PCCs from Patek,I think the number made contributes to the it will definitely pick up when the 5970s becomes the new 5070 ! Not long before that happens.I like the 5970 more,Speciall...
Love this reference
And it is very much underappreciated. I had and enjoyed a 3970J second series very much. As to 5004 vs. 5970P I debated this for years.... now I am an owner of a 5970P. Best