1131Σ
Patek Philippe
Ref. 2499/100
An extremely fine and rare yellow gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases and original certificate
- Estimate
- HK$3,200,000 - 6,000,000€379,000 - 711,000$400,000 - 750,000
HK$3,560,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1982
- Reference No
- 2499/100
- Movement No
- 869'257
- Case No
- 2'792'113
- Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Calibre
- Mechanical, 13'''130 Q, 23 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Brown <em>Patek Philippe</em> calf leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k yellow gold <em>Patek Philippe</em> buckle
- Dimensions
- 38mm diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Patek Philippe </em>undated Certificate of Identity and Guarantee of Origin dated and Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with silvered dial and applied yellow gold numerals in 1982 and its subsequent sale on 8 November 1983.
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The reference 2499 fourth series was introduced to the market in 1980 and was in production until 1985. The fourth series was an upgrade from the third series, featuring a sapphire crystal. Collectors agree that the fourth series is the last true vintage Patek perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch.
Made in 1982, the present example is in excellent state of preservation with very crisp lugs, strong definition and very crisp hallmarks. Still retaining its original certificate, this 2499/100 is a superb example fits for the collectors of fine Patek Philippe wristwatches.
Made in 1982, the present example is in excellent state of preservation with very crisp lugs, strong definition and very crisp hallmarks. Still retaining its original certificate, this 2499/100 is a superb example fits for the collectors of fine Patek Philippe wristwatches.
Literature
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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