Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 calendar chronograph

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[home] watch auction antique watch in the world, Patek Philippe calendar Chronograph has become an independent school. They may be better able to act as brand representatives than any other type of timepiece. Patek Philippe calendar chronograph is a benchmark for the industry, especially Ref. 2499.

Ref. 2499 Ref. is the successor to the 1518, and Ref. 1518 is the first series production calendar chronograph. Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 came out in 1951 (a saying), and its production cycle lasted 35 years (that is, from 1951 to 1985). Nevertheless, Ref. 2499 is still a rare and rare model, because most of the year produced less than 10. According to statistics, the total output of the Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 calendar Chronograph only 349.

35 years, Patek Philippe has produced four Ref. 2499 generation calendar chronograph, which each one has its own merits. The first generation is equipped with a square Chronograph button, with a Arabia digital clock affixed to it and decorated with a speedometer scale. The second generation (as shown in the picture) with round Chronograph buttons, and decoration of Arabia digital or rod mounting time scales, these features are retained in the third and fourth generation. The third generation replaces the speedometer scale into the peripheral second lap, and the fourth generation, that is, the last generation, introduces the sapphire crystal mirror.

2499 Ref. 37.5 mm diameter, 1518 Ref. larger than its predecessor, even more than the successor Ref. 3970 also should create a 1 mm. Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 calendar Chronograph worn size, even by today's standards, is still perfect.

Which generation Ref. 2499 is the most popular and popular, collectors have preferences in mind, but the color of precious metals has the greatest impact on the rarity of watches. So far, the golden section is the "common", although this word does not seem so rare to describe fine watch. According to the belief, there are about 10 golden roses and four generations. Platinum is the most rare, only two surviving, one of which was hidden in the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva.

Given the rarity of Ref. 2499 and its significance in the history of watchmaking, gold price reached the million dollar change style, rose gold price two times in this style, this situation is not surprising. Because it not only proves that the Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 calendar Chronograph industry benchmark position, also highlights the admiration for collectors around the world. (picture / text, home of Xu Zhaoyang)

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