Patek Philippe

Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 2499

2499J Series 4

Specification

  • Collection Grand Complications
  • Reference 2499J Series 4
  • Produced 1978
  • Limited No
  • Glass Sapphire
  • Back Closed
  • Shape Round
  • Color Silver
  • Frequency 18000 bph
  • Indexes Stick / Dot
  • Hands Dauphine
  • Type Handwound
  • Power Reserve 42 h
  • Caliber 13''' CCR

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)