Patek Philippe

Produced from 1950 until 1985, the reference 2499 is recognized as one of the most important wristwatches made by Patek Philippe. The successor to reference 1518 and the predecessor to reference 3970, the 2499 holds a distinguished place among the firm's exceptional perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatches. With only 349 pieces made in total, or an average of only nine pieces per year, it is an extremely rare piece and one that was made with the utmost attention paid to each detail.

The reference underwent four major evolutions during its 35-year production run. Square chronograph pushers and a tachometer scale distinguish the first series, produced between 1950 and 1960. The second series, produced between 1955-1964, introduces round chronograph pushers. A simple dial design designates the third series, which Patek produced from 1960 to 1978, and a sapphire crystal demarcates the fourth series, so called the 2499/100. The present lot represents the fourth series, which was produced between 1978 and 1985.