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Lot Essay
US$212,000-300,000
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1976 and its subsequent sale on 2 June 1976.
To many watch collectors reference 2499 by Patek Philippe is the most perfect vintage wristwatch ever created with ideal proportions and unmatched dial design. In fact, few watches are surrounded by such mythical appeal; an absolute must for the discerning collector.
Over a period of 35 years, reference 2499 was made in four series in a total production of only 349 pieces, the majority cased in yellow gold. The rarity of this model becomes evident when considering that an annual average of only 9 watches left Patek Philippe's workshops.
Reference 2499 is generally divided into the following four series:
- first series: square chronograph buttons, applied Arabic numerals and tachymetre scale
- second series: round chronograph buttons, either applied baton or applied Arabic numerals and tachymetre scale
- third series, such as the present lot: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals and outer seconds divisions
- fourth series: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals, outer seconds divisions and sapphire crystal.
Reference 2499 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 302 & 304.
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1976 and its subsequent sale on 2 June 1976.
To many watch collectors reference 2499 by Patek Philippe is the most perfect vintage wristwatch ever created with ideal proportions and unmatched dial design. In fact, few watches are surrounded by such mythical appeal; an absolute must for the discerning collector.
Over a period of 35 years, reference 2499 was made in four series in a total production of only 349 pieces, the majority cased in yellow gold. The rarity of this model becomes evident when considering that an annual average of only 9 watches left Patek Philippe's workshops.
Reference 2499 is generally divided into the following four series:
- first series: square chronograph buttons, applied Arabic numerals and tachymetre scale
- second series: round chronograph buttons, either applied baton or applied Arabic numerals and tachymetre scale
- third series, such as the present lot: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals and outer seconds divisions
- fourth series: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals, outer seconds divisions and sapphire crystal.
Reference 2499 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 302 & 304.