Additional information
| Brand: | Patek Philippe |
|---|---|
| Family: | Grand Complications |
| Reference: | 2499J Series 3 |
| Name: | Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 2499 |
| Produced: | 1960 - 1978 |
| Limited: | No |
Case
| Material: | Yellow gold |
|---|---|
| Glass: | Plexi |
| Back: | Closed |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 37.60 mm |
Dial
| Nickname: | Cartier |
|---|---|
| Color: | Silver |
| Indexes: | Stick / Dot |
| Hands: | Feuille |
Description
A grail watch for many, the 2499 is often seen as one of Patek's finest. Featuring a chronograph and perpetual calendar in a case much sturdier than its predecessor 1518, the 2499 is an icon among icons.
There are generally four versions of the 2499 to be distinguished:
- first series: square chronograph buttons, applied Arabic numerals and
tachymeter scale (1951-1955)
- second series: round chronograph buttons, either applied baton or applied
Arabic numerals and tachymeter scale (1955-1960)
- third series: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals and outer
seconds divisions in 5' increments, such as the watch pictured (1960-1978)
-fourth series: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals, outer
seconds divisions and sapphire crystal (1978-1985)
The present example, as sold by Christie's, furthermore has a Cartier-signed dial.
Movement
Handwound chronograph movement with perpetual calendar based on a Valjoux ebauche.
| Type: | Handwound |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Patek Philippe |
| Caliber: | 13'''130 Q |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 30.00 mm |
| Jewels: | 23 |
| Reserve: | 42 h |
| Frequency: | 18000 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Date: | Date, Day, Month, Perpetual Calendar |
| Chronograph: | Chronograph, Column wheel |
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