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Old 19 August 2017, 12:29 PM   #1
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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...






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Old 19 August 2017, 12:38 PM   #2
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Gorgeous, classy incoming. Congrats. That thing looks quintessential PP
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Old 19 August 2017, 12:56 PM   #3
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Old 19 August 2017, 01:33 PM   #4
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Old 19 August 2017, 01:49 PM   #5
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Old 19 August 2017, 02:12 PM   #6
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Stunning piece
Would make any collector weak at the knees

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Old 19 August 2017, 03:05 PM   #7
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Congrats Thomas! That is a magnificent watch. Looks great on you.


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Old 19 August 2017, 03:10 PM   #8
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Congrats Thomas. Fits perfectly
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Old 19 August 2017, 04:05 PM   #9
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A Watch that doesn't need to try hard to succeed, awesome
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Old 19 August 2017, 04:09 PM   #10
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That watch is stunning. Congratulations
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Old 19 August 2017, 04:22 PM   #11
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Gorgeous!!!! Congratulations... kind of speechless when
faced with the moon !!!
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Old 19 August 2017, 04:39 PM   #12
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always sure choice Thomas
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Old 20 August 2017, 03:53 AM   #13
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Timeless.....

Thank you for your comments!!

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always sure choice Thomas
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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!




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Old 20 August 2017, 05:45 AM   #14
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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!




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Third serie but with leaf hands
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Old 21 August 2017, 09:01 AM   #15
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Third serie but with leaf hands
Thanks John! Hadn't come across that configuration before.
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Old 19 August 2017, 05:51 PM   #16
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Beautiful watch, congratulations!
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Old 19 August 2017, 09:00 PM   #17
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Congratulations!

I love the 3970.

A really underrated piece.
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Old 19 August 2017, 09:16 PM   #18
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Old 19 August 2017, 09:21 PM   #19
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Congratulations Thomas, it's a beauty
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Old 19 August 2017, 09:28 PM   #20
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Congrats Thomas, that comes close to being the ultimate grail, absolutely stunning!!
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Old 19 August 2017, 09:41 PM   #22
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Old 19 August 2017, 09:57 PM   #23
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Old 19 August 2017, 10:56 PM   #24
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Old 20 August 2017, 12:36 AM   #25
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Old 20 August 2017, 01:27 AM   #27
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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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Old 20 August 2017, 03:54 AM   #28
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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?


Congrats!! 3940 is wonderful!

This one is a J. Second series Rs are rarer and condition was the more important factor for me.


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