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拍品專文
US$700,000-1,200,000
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming dates of manufacture and sale.
To many watch collectors reference 2499 by Patek Philippe is the most perfect vintage wristwatch ever created with ideal proportions and unmatched dial design. In fact, few watches are surrounded by such mythical appeal; an absolute must for the discerning collector.
Further to our research, a detailed count reveals that the present lot is one of only 6 surviving 2499 in pink gold from the thrid series, making it an exceedingly rare example. Adding to its desirability, the present watch has never been offered to public before.
The present sensational 2499 impresses by its overall extraordinarily crisp and very original condition. The case shows only signs of sporadic wear and has, consequently, probably never been polished. In fact, its proportions remain sharp and full, most evident to the beholders eyes are the well defined edges of the lugs.
Another aspect contributing to the outstanding rarity of the watch is its state-of-the-art dial, free of any cosmetic enhancement, as one would expect.
In superb, unspoiled and original condition, there is no doubt that this "two-four-nine-nine" can not only compete in terms of condition and quality with any other example for a place on the podium but must also be considered one of the most beautiful vintage wristwatches offered in recent auction seasons.
Reference 2499
Reference 2499, widely acknowledged as one of the world's greatest watch models ever created, has undoubtedly greatly influenced the designs of many of the most renowned watchmakers. Introduced to the market in 1950 it replaced the legendary reference 1518 (see lot 2405 in this auction), the world's first perpetual calendar wristwatch with chronograph made in series.
Over a period of 35 years, reference 2499 was made in four series in a total production of only 349 pieces, the majority cased in yellow gold. The rarity of this model becomes evident when considering that an annual average of only 9 watches left Patek Philippe's workshops.
Reference 2499 is generally divided into the following four series:
- first series: square chronograph buttons, applied Arabic numerals and tachymetre scale
- second series: round chronograph buttons, either applied baton or applied Arabic numerals and tachymetre scale
- third series such as the present lot: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals and outer seconds divisions
- fourth series: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals, outer seconds divisions and sapphire crystal.
Reference 2499 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 302 & 304.
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming dates of manufacture and sale.
To many watch collectors reference 2499 by Patek Philippe is the most perfect vintage wristwatch ever created with ideal proportions and unmatched dial design. In fact, few watches are surrounded by such mythical appeal; an absolute must for the discerning collector.
Further to our research, a detailed count reveals that the present lot is one of only 6 surviving 2499 in pink gold from the thrid series, making it an exceedingly rare example. Adding to its desirability, the present watch has never been offered to public before.
The present sensational 2499 impresses by its overall extraordinarily crisp and very original condition. The case shows only signs of sporadic wear and has, consequently, probably never been polished. In fact, its proportions remain sharp and full, most evident to the beholders eyes are the well defined edges of the lugs.
Another aspect contributing to the outstanding rarity of the watch is its state-of-the-art dial, free of any cosmetic enhancement, as one would expect.
In superb, unspoiled and original condition, there is no doubt that this "two-four-nine-nine" can not only compete in terms of condition and quality with any other example for a place on the podium but must also be considered one of the most beautiful vintage wristwatches offered in recent auction seasons.
Reference 2499
Reference 2499, widely acknowledged as one of the world's greatest watch models ever created, has undoubtedly greatly influenced the designs of many of the most renowned watchmakers. Introduced to the market in 1950 it replaced the legendary reference 1518 (see lot 2405 in this auction), the world's first perpetual calendar wristwatch with chronograph made in series.
Over a period of 35 years, reference 2499 was made in four series in a total production of only 349 pieces, the majority cased in yellow gold. The rarity of this model becomes evident when considering that an annual average of only 9 watches left Patek Philippe's workshops.
Reference 2499 is generally divided into the following four series:
- first series: square chronograph buttons, applied Arabic numerals and tachymetre scale
- second series: round chronograph buttons, either applied baton or applied Arabic numerals and tachymetre scale
- third series such as the present lot: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals and outer seconds divisions
- fourth series: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals, outer seconds divisions and sapphire crystal.
Reference 2499 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 302 & 304.