Patek Philippe · reference 3970EG
Christie's, May 2023
Hammer result
CHF 245,700
about $273,883 at today's rate
Beat the high estimate by 76%The lot
Auction house
Christie's
Sale
Rare Watches
Date
12 May 2023
Lot number
135
Reference
3970EG
Brand
Patek Philippe
Year
1991
Ask against realised
Across 2 dealer listings of reference 3970EG. The ask is what a dealer wants today, not a sale.
What this reference has made at auction
15 confirmed sales, 2006 to 2026
Average realised price per year, 2006 to 2026. Low $97,044, high $369,509.
| Year | Sales | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | $178,328 | $178,328 to $178,328 |
| 2025 | 1 | $186,567 | $186,567 to $186,567 |
| 2024 | 2 | $369,509 | $333,638 to $405,379 |
| 2023 | 1 | $273,883 | $273,883 to $273,883 |
| 2022 | 2 | $110,450 | $101,200 to $119,700 |
| 2017 | 1 | $106,698 | $106,698 to $106,698 |
| 2016 | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 to $125,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | $102,519 | $99,287 to $105,750 |
| 2010 | 1 | $97,221 | $97,221 to $97,221 |
| 2009 | 1 | $116,400 | $116,400 to $116,400 |
| 2007 | 1 | $128,900 | $128,900 to $128,900 |
| 2006 | 1 | $97,044 | $97,044 to $97,044 |
Confirmed sales only, converted to USD at today's rate so salerooms in different currencies can be compared. Unsold lots and withheld prices are excluded from the averages.
Other sales of this reference
8 shown, most recent first
| Watch | House | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATEK PHILIPPE. A RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K WHITE GOLD PERPETU | Christie's | May 2026 | HKD 1,397,000 ($178,328) |
| Patek Philippe Ref 3970Eg 016 | Antiquorum | Nov 2025 | CHF 150,000 ($186,567) |
| Patek Philippe Ref. 3970EG | Phillips | Nov 2024 | CHF 292,100 ($333,638) |
| PATEK PHILIPPE. A RARE 18K WHITE GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHR | Christie's | Oct 2024 | HKD 3,150,000 ($405,379) |
| Patek Philippe 3970EG 4th Series 18k WG Black Stick Dial | Loupe This | Nov 2022 | USD 101,200 ($101,200) |
| PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3970EG, A VERY FINE 4TH SERIES 18K WHIT | Christie's | Jun 2022 | USD 119,700 ($119,700) |
| PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3970 WHITE GOLD Very fine and important, | Antiquorum | Nov 2017 | CHF 106,250 ($106,698) |
| Patek Philippe. An Extremely Rare and Attractive 18k White G | Christie's | Jun 2016 | USD 125,000 ($125,000) |
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