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Timeless.....
Some watches are timeless: unaware of popular trends and unaffected by the passage of time. This is one of those watches.
Ref. 3970, many times overshadowed by its cousins 2499 and 5970, is arguably Patek’s quintessential perpetual calendar chronograph. Earlier this week I was fortunate to acquire a dream watch a 3970 (second series - the "connoisseurs PCC" some may say) in unworn condition. Many thanks to good friends M, J, G and other members here. I am over the moon! ![]() Classy to the extreme and incredibly wearable.... ![]() Details, details, details... ![]() Thanks TRF! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Gorgeous, classy incoming. Congrats. That thing looks quintessential PP
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Look perfect on you. Congrats
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Wow! Congrats!
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Congrats my friend
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Stunning piece
Would make any collector weak at the knees Big congrats Julian |
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Congrats Thomas! That is a magnificent watch. Looks great on you.
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Congrats Thomas. Fits perfectly
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A Watch that doesn't need to try hard to succeed, awesome
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That watch is stunning. Congratulations
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Gorgeous!!!! Congratulations... kind of speechless when
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Timeless.....
Thank you for your comments!!
Love it! Your old pictures were inspiring. Your 3970 is interesting as it has leaf hands and diamond tip markers. What series is it? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Thanks John! Hadn't come across that configuration before.
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Beautiful watch, congratulations!
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Congratulations!
I love the 3970. ![]() A really underrated piece. |
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Awesome! Congrats!
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Congratulations Thomas, it's a beauty
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Congrats Thomas, that comes close to being the ultimate grail, absolutely stunning!!
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Congratulations Thomas
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What a gorgeous piece
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Great looking watch.
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Congratulations
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Beautiful - congratulations!
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Looks sensational on that strap
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Absolutely stunning! I nearly pulled the trigger a few months back but ended up with a 3940 instead. Might still add a 3970 in the future. I love the 2nd series hands, and love the strap you have on it. Is it a j or r?
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Congrats!! 3940 is wonderful! This one is a J. Second series Rs are rarer and condition was the more important factor for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Congrats !!!
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Tremendous piece, imagine you feel like you are wearing history with that on.
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