80,500 ITL
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. massive, polished, concave bezel, sapphire crystal and transparent back. Notes 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.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1992-11-30