3970EP, 'Big Hallmark' Second Series, Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, Platinum Steel fewer still with a salmon

fewer still with a salmon dial

During production of the 2526 in the 1950s enamel dials were standard practice but Patek now reserves the process only for special editions

It is the most adaptable and easily to live with Romain Gauthier yet made

The Evergreen’s balanced green tones are well suited to the timeless design of the dial

3970EP, 'Big Hallmark' Second Series, Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, Platinum Steel fewer still with a salmonA Second Series 3970 in platinum, the singular known example combining an Italian calendar with the desirable Big Hallmark. Just 11 Second Series examples were produced in platinum, the rarest standard production metal, only two in Italian. The rarity of this configuration is matched by that of its condition, its case and dial unrestored and exceptional. The 3970 succeeded the 2499 in 1986, the most significant contribution of Philippe Sterns tenure