it can go straight to the museum as a vintage one - magnificent! I wish I could handle both side by side to better grasp the finer differences you mention. thanks!
The ref. 3970 series has been gaining popularity in recent years, with the first model with a snapback structure matching or even surpassing the market value of the ref. 2499 4th series from a while back. Among these, the ref. 3971 with a see-through back...
it can go straight to the museum as a vintage one - magnificent! I wish I could handle both side by side to better grasp the finer differences you mention. thanks!
Without the screw-down case back which was later featured and with the hallmarks on the back of the lugs and not on their side, it looks perfect. Best, Emmanuel