3970ep

[jenniferjanef]

love to hear your thought on this model.. i have an opportunity to buy one with undated paper.. black dial with diamond markers.. any advises? thank you very much in advance! cheers! jen

[watch-guy.com]

Originally Posted by jenniferjanef

love to hear your thought on this model.. i have an opportunity to buy one with undated paper.. black dial with diamond markers.. any advises? thank you very much in advance! cheers! jen

I looked at a similar model and passed as I felt the dial legibility was poor The watch is amazing in bright light and photographs but in an office or restaurant , almost impossible to read


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[jenniferjanef]

Originally Posted by watch-guy.com

I looked at a similar model and passed as I felt the dial legibility was poor The watch is amazing in bright light and photographs but in an office or restaurant , almost impossible to read


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thanks for the tips.. i was interested couple years ago but i didn’t close the deal.. recently i was shocked to see the market price has increased almost 50%! i don’t want to imagine in another couple of years time..

i have seen a few one in yellow n pink gold.. but i always have an perception that platinum is the one to get n the rarest in all 3970 series.

correct me if i am wrong.

[watch-guy.com]

I would imagine overall plat is the rarest - but like the 3940 , they made a lot of these models

Julian

[jenniferjanef]

Originally Posted by watch-guy.com

I would imagine overall plat is the rarest - but like the 3940 , they made a lot of these models

Julian

yeah 20 years production.. lots are available.. i am looking at 5004 too.

[jon_jon]

I have looked at both the 3970 and 5004 and tried them on in the past. But they have a reputation as a "hamburger" mainly due to the fact their case thickness to case diameter ratio is a bit off compared to the 5970/5270. As you know, the 3970 uses the same movement as the 5970 and can't go wrong if you are looking for a smaller PCC.

[enjoythemusic]

Oh yes, the hamburger watch! I had one in rose gold and they're really nice. I assume you have small-faced wrists, which is a good thing. The smaller dial really can be a challenge to read at times. You'll get really familiar with all the pusher pins in no time. The rg watch peaked out at about $127,000 years ago and now it is about 85,000 to 80,000 actual sale price with original box original papers, both backs, Etc. Call a few dealers and see how much they'll buy one from you for, as it will give you an idea of the actual price if you're really looking to buy one. Slow movers is what I've heard, so the seller should be very motovated.

[jenniferjanef]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Oh yes, the hamburger watch! I had one in rose gold and they're really nice. I assume you have small-faced wrists, which is a good thing. The smaller dial really can be a challenge to read at times. You'll get really familiar with all the pusher pins in no time. The rg watch peaked out at about $127,000 years ago and now it is about 85,000 to 80,000 actual sale price with original box original papers, both backs, Etc. Call a few dealers and see how much they'll buy one from you for, as it will give you an idea of the actual price if you're really looking to buy one. Slow movers is what I've heard, so the seller should be very motovated.

“hamburger” haha good description! it does feels like a mini burger!

i learned a few things doing some research..

1. the 3970EP.. that E stands for water resistance. so now i know i do need one with an E

2. i only fancy the leafy hands of the second series. i don’t like the baton hands (too sporty).. i also searching for “big hallmarks” on the lugs i find them very unusual and romantic.

3. one of the key thing to look out for are those over polished lugs.. unfortunately the example i am looking at those lugs are indeed quite “rounded”

4. i learn so far the second series do not comes with the leafy hands and leafy hands are only available on non E ie not water resistance. i need something waterproof even 5m i will take it.

5. huge price difference between the AU750s and the PT950s.. yet the one i like are in 18KPG or 18KYG. i find the PT950 too dark with the black dial.

i am still looking.. i am crossing over into the 5004s .. maybe 5970s too but i find the larger size a tad similar to my 5270s..

thank you for all your feedbacks