PATEK PHILIPPE, 18K GOLD, PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WITH MOON PHASES, REF. 2499J, THIRD SERIESImportant information about this lot
Price Realised USD 512,500
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USD 350,000 - USD 450,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closed: 10 Dec 2020
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PATEK PHILIPPE, 18K GOLD, PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WITH MOON PHASES, REF. 2499J, THIRD SERIES
Patek Philippe reference 2499 is considered the ultimate statement watch, instantly recognizable and coveted by collectors of modern and vintage alike.
Introduced in 1951, it replaced the legendary reference 1518, the world's first perpetual calendar wristwatch with chronograph made in series. The 2499 remained in production until 1985, over the entire production run of nearly 35 years a total of only 349 examples were ever made. The 2499 incorporates an exceptional combination of complications: perpetual calendar, chronograph and moon phases.
Throughout this reference's history the features of the dial and case underwent four transformations. The first series featured a tachometer dial with applied Arabic numerals and square chronograph buttons. The second series also featured a tachometer scale with applied baton or Arabic numerals but with round buttons. The third series, made between 1960 and 1978, retained the round buttons but the dial is generally known to scholars with applied baton numerals and without tachometer. The fourth manifestation was nearly identical to the third except for the addition of a sapphire crystal.
The present reference 2499 is a very fine and attractive example from the third series providing the collector with the rare opportunity to acquire one of the most desired of all Patek Philippe watches.
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The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing, the chronograph is working, however a service may be beneficial in the future to be well preserved. The dial is nice and attractive, has been restored in the past. Overall very attractive and featuring a calendar in Italian. The case is in good overall condition, has been polished but retains attractive shapes and proportions. The bottom right lug with light scratches to its backside. The top left lug with scuffs to light marks to its backside. Light surface wear to the case back. Overall, the watch is an attractive example of the reference.
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PATEK PHILIPPE, 18K GOLD, PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WITH MOON PHASES, REF. 2499J, THIRD SERIESEstimate: USD 350,000 - 450,000
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