{"query": "3974", "brand": null, "total": 1, "limit": 10, "matches": [{"slug": "patek-philippe-3974", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "ref": "3974", "model": "Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar", "case_material": "Platinum", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/patek-philippe-3974", "description": "Patek Philippe produced the Reference 3974 between 1989 and approximately 2000 to commemorate the brand’s 150th anniversary. Collectors prioritize this reference because it was the first automatic minute repeater with a perpetual calendar, powered by the 467-part Caliber R 27 Q. The platinum variant is particularly rare, as the majority of the estimated 120 total units were cased in yellow gold. Early examples feature cases hand-forged by Jean-Pierre Hagmann, identified by his hallmark on the lug. The dial displays the day, month, leap year, 24-hour cycle, and moon phase. On the secondary market, platinum 3974 models typically command prices between $1,200,000 and $2,000,000 depending on provenance and condition. A notable auction result occurred at Christie’s in 2022, where a platinum specimen with a black dial and Breguet numerals sold for over $2.5 million, reflecting the premium placed on rare dial configurations.", "score": 199}]}