Patek Philippe, Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 25th Aug. 2016 and stamped Salons Patek Philippe Geneve, additional caseback, setting pin, portfolio with photo, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

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Among Patek Philippe’s most celebrated perpetual calendar chronographs, the reference 3970 occupies a special place in the firm’s lineage, bridging vintage and contemporary eras of haute horlogerie. The present example, reference 3970 with dial code 046, transcends even that remarkable legacy.
Crafted in platinum and distinguished by its black lacquer dial featuring an applied Breguet numeral at 12 o’clock and tachymeter scale, this extraordinary configuration was created in an extremely limited number of pieces for the 2015 Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition held at London’s Saatchi Gallery. The event, showcasing over 400 exceptional watches, marked a milestone for the manufacture—its largest overseas exhibition to date. To commemorate the occasion, Patek Philippe unveiled a small number of special-order models fitted with unique dials, available exclusively to the brand’s most esteemed collectors.
Powered by the legendary CH 27-70 Q movement derived from the Lemania ébauche, the 3970 unites chronograph, perpetual calendar, moon phase, and leap year indications within a perfectly proportioned 36mm case. This rare dial variant, confirmed by the Certificate of Origin, represents one of the few known examples in existence and is accompanied by its full set of accessories, including the solid numbered caseback and presentation portfolio.

Key features:
– Reference 3970E with Special Dial Code 046 | Platinum Case
– Black Lacquer Dial with Breguet “12” Numeral and Tachymeter Scale
– Calibre CH 27-70 Q | Manual Wind | Perpetual Calendar with Moon Phase
– Issued for the 2015 Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition, London
– Complete with Certificate of Origin, Solid Caseback, and Accessories

A true trophy watch within the pantheon of modern Patek Philippe, this 3970 exemplifies the manufacture’s rare ability to merge historic reverence with contemporary exclusivity, an heirloom born from one of the most significant exhibitions in its storied history.