Patek Philippe

Consigned by a highly important collector, this Patek Philippe reference 2499 second series is a very pleasing example. It is one of roughly 48 second series known, the second series was made between 1955 and 1964. There are only 6 known examples with Arabic indexes and only 4 of which have the mile tachymetre scale. The case was made by Wenger, which is identified with the key 1 stamped in the case back. The case retains thick lugs that are very well fluted and hallmarks towards the end of these lugs. This is the most fragile place for the hallmarks to be punched as they are not hidden underneath the lugs. The case is stamped with the last 3 digits of the case number inside the lugs and underneath the bezel. The movement parts bear the correct markings of the last 3 digits of the movement number. 

This reference 2499 first appeared on the market in 1992 at Antiquorum in Hong Kong and was fitted with a third series dial. The watch was not seen again until it surfaced again publicly at Antiquorum in 2002, this time fitted with the current dial, which is also marked on the back with the current movement number. The watch then appeared at Christie's in 2007 where it was purchased by the current owner and remained in his collection until this day.