A modern classic
Launched in 1986, the Ref. 3970 has become a cult watch for collectors. It replaced the illustrious predecessors Ref. 2499, and Ref. 2499/100 (fourth series). Aesthetically it shared the look of the 2499 but in a smaller case, now 36mm. The movement was a...
Thks Imran, for the excellent summary of the history of the 3970
Sometimes, one just can't recall and the proliferation of variants confuses me. Best, Horo
Great reading, Imran ...
Really great: Clear, concise, complete. Tell me one thing, my friend: Lastly, you seem to be obsessed by the Perpetual Chronographs from PP. Do you have something to tell us? Best, Nicolas.
Lol!
Love this series you have going on here, enjoying every single post (bookmarking all of them) Can't wait to discuss "where you're going" with this ;-) C This message has been edited by Vinontre on 2011-03-21 04:34:06
1986 - 2011: how can we celebrate this silver wedding?
Maybe with a boring celebrative edition? Or, better, with an all-new reference? Imran, your posts about the history of the PP chrono/pc are so rigorous and pleasant that I'd like to officially give you an important task: to re-write them on march 2036, ju...