Costa (aka Connie)
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Perpetual Chronograph query
I have been looking perpetual calendars to complement my collection. I have looked carefully at the 5140 in all metals. I like the watch very much. However, in the last week or so the 3970 has caught my attention. My AD has 3 of them in stock which I assume he has taken in on trade. I like the balance of the dial very much. The pushers have a nice “retro” look to them. It seems like there is a lot of value in this piece right now compared to the 5970 and 5270 perpetual calendars. I really like the look and balance of the dial.
What are people’s opinions on this piece in terms of aesthetics and quality of the movement? I think the value is there.
Thanks
CB
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Perpetual Chronograph query
I have been looking perpetual calendars to complement my collection. I have looked carefully at the 5140 in all metals. I like the watch very much. However, in the last week or so the 3970 has caught my attention. My AD has 3 of them in stock which I assu...
The value is definitely there!
I am partial to the 3970 especially in white metal and I would definitely recommend this watch not only because it is a perpetual calendar chronograph (this is what Patek stands for to me) but it is a manually wound watch compared to the automatic 5140. T...
Thank you so much Sham.
I very much appreciate your comments. I love the white gold version of this watch. Do you think it is a problem if the watch does not come with papers?. I usually do not like to buy a watch of this caliber without the papers. But since these watches are q...
You are welcome CB!
I may be wrong but I am guessing that your AD is Govberg that has a white gold 3970 with box and no papers and are selling a 3970P at quite substantially more! Please correct me if I am wrong as I too was looking at both watches and actually down loaded t...
You are very astute. Correct. Govberg is located in Philadelphia.
I fly there once in a while to look at pieces. They seem to have a lot of inventory. I will only accept a watch with box and papers. You make excellent points. Before I make the purchase I will have to fly there again and try these beautiful watches on my...
You are most welcome CB and all the best!
On such an expensive purchase, I too would definitely fly to wherever necessary to view the watch. I don't want to a party pooper but a year ago, I thought a RW Smith would be my exit watch but I have since realised that if one is truly passionate about w...