Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 2499J

Patek Philippe Perpetual calendar 2499J 3rd series

Basic Info Listing code : MAT373 Brand : Patek Philippe Reference number : 2499J Dealer product code : 45800343470347 Movement : Manual winding Case material : Yellow gold Bracelet material : Leather Year of production : 1968 Condition : Used (Very good) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Location : Czech Republic, PRAHA Price : 1,200,000 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Manual winding Case Case material : Yellow gold Case diameter : 37 mm Crystal : Sapphire crystal Dial : Silver Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Leather Functions Moon phase, Chronograph, Perpetual calendar, Tachymeter 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.