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∑ 126. Patek Philippe A fine and rare platinum perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with 24 hours, leap year indicator, moon phases, additional case back, original certificate and fitted presentation box, factory sealed 百達翡麗,精細及罕有,鉑金腕錶,配萬年曆、計時功能、24小時、閏年及 月相顯示,型號5970,附證書、底蓋及盒子,原廠封套,約2009年製 Manufacturer Year Patek Philippe Circa 2009 Reference No. Movement No. Case No. Material Calibre 5970 3’931’042 4’476’879 Platinum Mechanical, CH 27-70 Q, 24 jewels Bracelet/Strap Black Patek Philippe crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle Platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp Dimensions 40 mm. diameter Signed Case, dial and movement signed Accessories With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 23 June 2009, additional case back, setting pin, product literature, instruction manual, leather wallet, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Following the end of reference 3970’s some 18 year production run, the 5970 was released round 2004. With the dial increased from 36mm to 40 mm, reference 5970 also cased the same Lemania movement as its predecessors reference 3970 and reference 5004. The 5970 also reverted back to square pushers. Estimate HKD 930,000-1,600,000 USD 120,000 -200,000 HK WATCHES_NOV15_2-165_bl.indd 146 As rare as it can be, this 5970 platinum with black dial, is the most sought after from the series and is achieving the highest prices amongst its peers at auction. Still sealed and never been used before, the present watch is exceptional. 22/10/15 09:37