Additional information
| Brand: | Patek Philippe |
|---|---|
| Family: | Grand Complications |
| Reference: | 2499J Series 4 |
| Name: | Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 2499 |
| Produced: | 1978 - 1985 |
| Limited: | No |
Case
| Material: | Yellow gold |
|---|---|
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Closed |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 37.60 mm |
| Height: | 14.00 mm |
Dial
| Nickname: | Beyer |
|---|---|
| Color: | Silver |
| Indexes: | Stick / Dot |
| Hands: | Dauphine |
Description
The present example of the 2499 has its case made in yellow gold. It was produced in 1980 and bears the retailers (Beyer) signature on the dial.
The fourth generation of 2499 is also known as 2499/100
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 (1960-1978)
-fourth series: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals, outer
seconds divisions and sapphire crystal, such as the watch pictured (1978-1985)
Movement
Successor to the 13'''130 Q for the fourth series of 2499.
| Type: | Handwound |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Patek Philippe |
| Caliber: | 13''' CCR |
| Base: | Patek Philippe13'''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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