Patek Philippe, Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, 1983, 2499/100, Yellow Gold

EUR 820,000 (excl. VAT)

The reference 2499 is widely regarded as one of the most important and iconic Patek Philippe wristwatches ever produced, representing the pinnacle of the perpetual calendar chronograph lineage. This fourth-series example, reference 2499/100, was manufactured in 1983 and sold in Lausanne by A L’Emeraude, one of the brand’s distinguished retailers.

Cased in 18K yellow gold, the watch is preserved in very good, never restored condition, retaining its full original proportions, sharp angles, and crisp hallmarks. The elegant dial layout features applied baton indexes and subsidiary indications for day, date, month, moon phase, and chronograph, executed with Patek Philippe’s timeless balance and clarity. It is further accompanied by its original gold buckle.

Adding significantly to its importance, this watch is offered with a complete original set, including box, papers, and a leather folder with booklets—an exceedingly rare survival for a reference of this stature.

Key features:
– 37.5mm 18K Yellow Gold Case | Reference 2499/100 | 1983 Production
– Perpetual Calendar with Day, Date, Month, Moon Phase, and Chronograph
– Manual-Winding Patek Philippe Movement | Column-Wheel Chronograph
– Sold by A L’Emeraude, Lausanne
– Preserved in Very Good, Never Restored Condition | Full Proportions & Crisp Hallmarks
– Original Patek Philippe Buckle | Accompanied by Box, Papers, and Leather Folder with Booklets

A cornerstone of Patek Philippe’s grand complication production, this 2499/100 unites rarity, provenance, originality, and completeness—an outstanding and highly collectible example of one of the most legendary wristwatches in the history of horology.