Patek Philippe, An exceptional and higly coveted, perpetual calendar chronograph, moonphases, leap year indicator, wristwatch in platinum, with opaline dial, extract from the archives and solid caseback, reference 3970EP.

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Few references embody Patek Philippe’s mastery of grand complications like the reference 3970. Introduced in 1986 as the successor to the 1518 and 2499, it brought the perpetual calendar chronograph into the modern era while preserving classical Geneva craftsmanship.
Powered by the caliber CH 27-70 Q, based on the Lemania 2310 and fully reworked by Patek Philippe, it introduced a leap-year indicator, 24-hour subdial, and a refined 36 mm case, combining complexity with timeless elegance.
The present ref. 3970EP, in platinum, features an opaline silvered dial with applied white-gold markers, balanced subdials, and moon phase display. Offered with its Extract from the Archives, additional caseback, setting pin, hang tag, and full presentation set.

Key features:
– Reference 3970EP | Platinum Case | 36 mm Diameter
– Manual-Winding Caliber CH 27-70 Q | Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
– Opaline Silvered Dial | Applied White-Gold Baton Markers | Moon Phases
– Leap-Year and 24-Hour Indications | Sapphire Display Back
– Accompanied by Extract from the Archives, Additional Solid Caseback, Setting Pin, Hang Tag, and Presentation Box

Timeless, balanced, and emblematic of Patek Philippe’s golden age of complications, the reference 3970 bridges heritage and modernity with effortless grace, a cornerstone of contemporary haute horlogerie and a must-have for the discerning collector.