3970EP, Second Series, Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, Platinum 363.179 This dial is not pressed

This dial is not pressed in the way that many Grand Seiko dials are

2452 in 18k pink gold from 1950

made in a limited series of 1300 examples to celebrate the brand's 175th year

a Calatrava-like peer which blurs the line between utilitarian purpose and the refinement of a formal dress watch

This is amongst the best examples documented to date

3970EP, Second Series, Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, Platinum 363.179 This dial is not pressedA Second Series 3970 in platinum, 1 of 11 Second Series examples in platinum known, here with an Italian calendar. This is an unbelievably well preserved example with an untouched case and magnificent, unrestored dial. Its condition defies time. The 3970 succeeded the 2499 in 1986, the most significant contribution of Philippe Sterns tenure over the brand. It features a 36mm Ateliers Runis case, Lemania bauche calibre CH 27 70 Q, feuille hands of