This Rare Patek Philippe Ref# 3970EG-018 Black Stick Dial Is Complete. Accompanied with certificate of origin, second case back, original strap, original buckle, hang tag, setting pin, manual and box. This exceptional example is in like new condition with extremely crisp hallmarks. This 3970EG-018 is dated 2003 which is an extremely late example to leave the factory.

The 3970EG-018 perpetual chronograph manual wind watch, features a 36 mm case. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, month, moon phase, leap year indicator, 24 hour indicator and chronograph.

The Ref. 3970 was created following the success of the exceptional Ref. 2499. The design of the case of Ref. 3970, with its down-turned, fluted lugs, is clearly influenced by the form of the Ref. 2499. One main difference between the two models is the addition of the leap year indicator to the 3 o'clock subsidiary dial and 24-hour indicator to the 9 o'clock subsidiary dial.The Ref. 3970 is now considered a classic by collectors, following in the footsteps of its predecessors Ref. 1518, Ref. 2499. One can distinguish three series in the production of Ref. 3970. A series is defined by variations in case designs or features.