Patek Philippe - 2449R Series 2 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 2499
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Brand: | Patek Philippe |
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Family: | Grand Complications |
Reference: | 2449R Series 2 |
Name: | Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 2499 |
Movement: |
Patek Philippe caliber 13'''130 Q
Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds | Date, Day, Month, Perpetual Calendar | Chronograph, Column wheel
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Produced: | 1955 - 1960 |
Limited: | No |
Case
Material: | Pink Gold |
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Glass: | Plexi |
Back: | Closed |
Shape: | Round |
Diameter: | 37.60 mm |
Dial
Color: | Pink |
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Indexes: | Stick / Dot |
Hands: | Dauphine |
Patek Philippe 2449R Series 2 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, applied baton or applied
Arabic numerals and tachymeter scale, such as the watch pictured(1955-1960)
- third series: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals and outer
seconds divisions with numerals in 5' increments (1960-1978)
-fourth series: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals, outer
seconds divisions with numerals in 5' increments and sapphire crystal (1978-1985)
The present example, as sold by Christie's, has a pink gold case.