Ref. 2499An extremely rare and highly important yellow gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moonphases and bracelet, retailed by Tiffany & Co.
Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
Year: 1960
Reference No: 2499
Movement No: 868'755
Case No: 2'621'543
Material: 18K yellow gold
Calibre: Manual, cal. 13''', 23 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Leather. Further accompanied by a 18k yellow gold woven bracelet signed Tiffany & Co.
Clasp/Buckle: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
Dimensions: 37.5mm. Diameter
Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
Accessories: Accompanied by a 18k yellow gold woven bracelet signed Tiffany & Co., a Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging and an Extract from the Archives confirming date of production of the present watch in 1960 and its subsequent sale on March 11th, 1968.
Literature: Reference 2499 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 302 & 304, and in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches, Volume II, pp. 306-307.
