Patek Philippe
Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 2499
Ref. 2449R SERIES 2
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Specifications
Reference
- Collection
- Grand Complications
- Reference
- 2449R SERIES 2
- Produced
- 1955 – present
Case
- Material
- Pink Gold
- Size
- 37.6 mm
Movement
- Calibre
- Patek Philippe caliber 13
Dial & Bracelet
- Dial
- Pink
About this reference
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 andtachymeter scale (1951-1955)- second series: round chronograph buttons, applied baton or appliedArabic numerals and tachymeter scale, such as the watch pictured(1955-1960)- third series: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals and outerseconds divisions with numerals in 5' increments (1960-1978)-fourth series: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals, outerseconds divisions with numerals in 5' increments and sapphire crystal (1978-1985)The present example, as sold by Christie's, has a pink gold case.
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