Patek Philippe - 2499J Series 4 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 2499

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Brand: Patek Philippe
Family: Grand Complications
Reference: 2499J Series 4
Name: Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 2499
Movement: Patek Philippe caliber 13''' CCR
Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds | Date, Day, Month, Perpetual Calendar | Chronograph, Column wheel
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
Patek Philippe 2499J Series 4 : Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 2499

Patek Philippe 2499J Series 4 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)