Important Watches: Featuring "The Collectibles" Part 2 · 26 October 2024

Patek Philippe. A Rare and Elegant Platinum and Diamond-Set Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

PATEK PHILIPPE. A RARE AND ELEGANT PLATINUM AND DIAMOND-SET PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, 24 HOURS AND LEAP YEAR INDICATION REF. 3970EP, “THIRD SERIES”, MOVEMENT NO. 875’995, CASE NO. 2’900’981, CIRCA 1992

Patek Philippe · reference 3970EP

Christie's, October 2024

Hammer result

HKD 945,000

about $121,614 at today's rate

41% below the high estimate
Low estimate HKD 800,000
High estimate HKD 1,600,000
In USD $102,953 to $205,907

The lot

Auction house

Christie's

Sale

Important Watches: Featuring "The Collectibles" Part 2

Date

26 October 2024

Lot number

2269

Reference

3970EP

Brand

Patek Philippe

Year

1992

Ask against realised

$115,000 dealers ask from vs $121,614 this lot made

Across 7 dealer listings of reference 3970EP. The ask is what a dealer wants today, not a sale.

What this reference has made at auction

26 confirmed sales, 2009 to 2026

Average realised price per year, 2009 to 2026. Low $93,172, high $417,948.

YearSalesAverageRange
2026 2 $93,355 $6,985 to $179,725
2025 1 $417,948 $417,948 to $417,948
2024 3 $117,615 $107,100 to $124,131
2023 6 $132,707 $109,620 to $154,274
2022 4 $150,808 $107,100 to $215,561
2021 1 $153,959 $153,959 to $153,959
2017 1 $112,410 $112,410 to $112,410
2016 1 $102,924 $102,924 to $102,924
2015 3 $93,172 $87,500 to $104,516
2013 1 $141,363 $141,363 to $141,363
2011 1 $128,500 $128,500 to $128,500
2009 2 $154,250 $144,000 to $164,500

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

WatchHouseDateResult
PATEK PHILIPPE, ADDITIONAL BLACK DIAL WITH DIAMOND INDEXES F Christie's Jun 2026 USD 6,985 ($6,985)
PATEK PHILIPPE. A RARE AND HIGHLY ELEGANT PLATINUM AND DIAMO Christie's May 2026 CHF 139,700 ($179,725)
PATEK PHILIPPE. A RARE AND ELEGANT PLATINUM AND DIAMOND-SET Christie's May 2025 HKD 3,276,000 ($417,948)
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND ELEGANT PLATINUM AND DIAMOND Christie's Jun 2024 USD 107,100 ($107,100)
Patek Philippe Ref 3970Ep 019 Antiquorum May 2024 CHF 112,500 ($124,131)
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND ELEGANT PLATINUM AND DIAMOND Christie's Nov 2023 CHF 138,600 ($154,274)
Patek Philippe Ref 3970Ep 019 Antiquorum Nov 2023 CHF 112,500 ($125,223)
Patek Philippe Ref. 3970EP Phillips Nov 2023 CHF 114,300 ($127,226)
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