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With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with silvered dial and gold indexes in 1980 and its subsequent sale on 26 March 1980. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe original fitted brown presentation box and outer packaging.
Reference 2499/100 is for many collectors the last true vintage complicated wristwatch by Patek Philippe. Blessed with the most perfect of all DNA's, the reference 2499 family tree which started in the early 1950s, it was the fourth generation of what for the largest number of connoisseurs is the most beautiful wristwatch ever created. This last series replaced the third series in 1980 and benefited from a new dial design and, most notably, a new bezel highlighted by a sapphire crystal.
The present example, offered for sale by a distinguished gentleman, is in close to mint condition and still retains its original certificate. Close examination reveals that it has never received a polishing since not only the hallmarks in the band are as crisp as one would expect but also all the four lugs still display the original proportions as they were when the watch was finished in 1980. Interestingly, the present example is from the very first batch made in the first weeks of 1980 and sold as early as March of the same year. It surprises therefore hardly anyone when one spots many resemblances and most particularly the overall appeal quite close to the one of its preceding third series.
Despite of only recently having reached age 30, this watch here offered for auction is already today a fantastic classic and will become, year after year, a harder find for the demanding collector.
Reference 2499
Reference 2499, widely acknowledged to be one of the world's greatest watch models ever created, has without doubt significantly influenced the designs of many of the most renowned watchmakers. Introduced to the market in 1950, it replaced the legendary reference 1518, the world's first perpetual calendar wristwatch with chronograph made in series (see lots 188 and 291 in this auction).
Over a period of 35 years, reference 2499 was made in four series with a total production of only 349 pieces, the majority cased in yellow gold. The rarity of this model becomes evident when considering that on average only 9 watches left Patek Philippe's workbench each year.
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: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals and outer seconds divisions
- fourth series, such as the present watch: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals, outer seconds divisions and sapphire crystal
The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 302 & 304.
Reference 2499/100 is for many collectors the last true vintage complicated wristwatch by Patek Philippe. Blessed with the most perfect of all DNA's, the reference 2499 family tree which started in the early 1950s, it was the fourth generation of what for the largest number of connoisseurs is the most beautiful wristwatch ever created. This last series replaced the third series in 1980 and benefited from a new dial design and, most notably, a new bezel highlighted by a sapphire crystal.
The present example, offered for sale by a distinguished gentleman, is in close to mint condition and still retains its original certificate. Close examination reveals that it has never received a polishing since not only the hallmarks in the band are as crisp as one would expect but also all the four lugs still display the original proportions as they were when the watch was finished in 1980. Interestingly, the present example is from the very first batch made in the first weeks of 1980 and sold as early as March of the same year. It surprises therefore hardly anyone when one spots many resemblances and most particularly the overall appeal quite close to the one of its preceding third series.
Despite of only recently having reached age 30, this watch here offered for auction is already today a fantastic classic and will become, year after year, a harder find for the demanding collector.
Reference 2499
Reference 2499, widely acknowledged to be one of the world's greatest watch models ever created, has without doubt significantly influenced the designs of many of the most renowned watchmakers. Introduced to the market in 1950, it replaced the legendary reference 1518, the world's first perpetual calendar wristwatch with chronograph made in series (see lots 188 and 291 in this auction).
Over a period of 35 years, reference 2499 was made in four series with a total production of only 349 pieces, the majority cased in yellow gold. The rarity of this model becomes evident when considering that on average only 9 watches left Patek Philippe's workbench each year.
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: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals and outer seconds divisions
- fourth series, such as the present watch: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals, outer seconds divisions and sapphire crystal
The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 302 & 304.