Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

LOT 243

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 869486, Ref. 2499/100, produced in 349 examples between 1950 and 1985, third series with round but-tons and crystal glass, 1960.1978 ca. and from 1978, the fourth series with sapphire crystal becomes Ref. 2499/100. Fine and rare astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar and moon phases, with certificate.

ITL 80,000 - 100,000

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Sold: ITL 80,500

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, sapphire crystal and transparent back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" gold hands.13"' Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" deco -ration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.


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A similar watch is published in Patek Philippe Wristwatches, page 230. According to Patek Philippe records, only 3 examples of this watch were made with sapphire glass back, this one on special request of a client.