They are still family owned, which contributes to their good reputation and not just among experts. At phillips hong kong watch auction on tuesday, an unnamed bidder with a few boatloads of cash purchased the exceedingly rare rose gold patek philippe reference 2499 seen above. List of most expensive watches sold at auction wikipedia. Three patek philippe 2499 references at phillips geneva watch. When we listed some highlights from the upcoming phillips geneva auction two last week, you may have wondered or been screaming, where are the 2499safter all, there are a grand total of three, yes three, patek philippe 2499s that will be on the blocks this weekend and on top of that, they are some quality examples. Patek philippe 1518 is even more important than the first perpetual calendar, discover how this. The baselworld 2011 offerings from the geneva house were naturally discussed, including the ref. Patek philippe references, patek philippe prereferences, watch market observer. Patek philippe geneve by patek philippe and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is an exceptional example of a patek philippe reference 2499 from the 1980s which is considered the last or fourth series of the 2499 model.
Now that would be a truly historic day in our books. Up close with the patek philippe platinum 2499 owned by. The most expensive watch ever sold at auction worldwide is the patek philippe grandmaster chime ref. This years new releases are worthy additions to the brands illustrious history. Patek philippe sa is a swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer founded in 1839, located in.
By partnering directly with the brands we carry, we guarantee 100% authenticity of everything we sell. The art of patek philippe calibre 89, to be offered for sale by auction at the hotel des bergues, geneva on sunday, april 9, 1978. Although this watch is an original design, it is linked closely to another iconic watch, the audemars piguet royal oak. History of the patek philippe calatrava part 2 important.
Again, the 2499 is the holiest of references to patek collectors, and this example, the only example in a white metal that white metal being platinum, at that in private hands belonging to one of the most famous rock stars on the planet, who also happened to be a vintage watch collector of some note, added an entirely new element to the. Patek philippe history brush up on your watch history with the stories behind the brands and models you love. Its larger than the early 1518 and later 3970, and more classically designed than the 5970, and above all else, its still vintage, with a production that began in the 1950s. Patek philippes mythical reference 2499 was introduced in 1951, a decade. All the key references of the patek philippe nautilus, one of the most. A n exceptionally rare model manufactured only for a brief period between the years of 1950 and 1985 ref. Patek philippe, eric clapton, platinum, christies, complication of the movement, rarity.
Since it left patek, it was available to the public for the first time when it was sold by christies in 2012. Since its founding in 1839 patek philippe has been a great horological innovator. Patek philippe build nearly every component for their watches themselves. Reference 2499 the benchmark grand complication for patek philippe.
Patek philippe are one of the few remaining independent genevan watch manufacturers. Our take here at hodinkee, we love watches so why not decorate our walls with art featuring iconic timepieces. Clapton, who is the topwinning british artist in grammy history with 17 awards, married his current wife melia pictured together in and they have three young daughters julie rose, ella mae and sophie. The definitive archive of patek philippe serial numbers is kept by patek philippe. The following table shows the brand breakdown of the most expensive watches ever sold at auction for at least 2 million us dollars. In order to fully understand the gravity of this wristwatch, it is necessary to examine its role and importance in the history of patek philippe. He recounts pateks exile, his life in geneva, his meeting with gifted watchmaker jean adrien philippe, and the 1932 purchase of the company by the stern family who, over. The swiss watch manufacturer has proven itself impervious to trends and by all accounts seems to have been largely unaffected by the recent downturn in the swiss watch industry. Eric clapton to auction his extremely rare patek philippe ref. A brief history of a classic as one of the most desirable timepieces in the industry, patek philippes perpetual calendar chronographs have throughout the years been perceived as firm favorites of the most astute collectors. That original 1932 model has become a design icon, not to mention the basis on which every other calatrava reference has been modelled.
We even offer free shipping and returns, and a complimentary extended year warranty on all watches, so you can be confident youll be happy with your purchase. Why you need a patek philippe perpetual calendar watch. Founded in 1839, patek philippe is the last independent, familyowned genevan watch manufacture. Nautilus is its name which is a literal take of the classic jules vernes twenty thousand leagues under the sea book. An original series examining the history and evolution of iconic watch lines. Imagine a watch so rare, so valuable, and so special that it would be hard to think of a more important piece in private hands anywhere on the planet. The volumes, covering pocket watches and wristwatches, have played a large part in the renewal of interest in finest quality horology. Founded in geneva in 1839, and to this day a familyowned company, patek philippe makes what are widely regarded as the worlds finest mechanical watches.
Aug 30, 2016 when it comes to iconic watches, theres nothing sweeter than getting to know a little bit of their history. Nov 06, 2018 a patek philippe perpetual calendar watch is a thing of beauty. The story of the patek philippe 1518 italian watch spotter. Since 1932, it has been owned by the stern family in switzerland. Indepth the patek philippe 1518 in stdeo, live photos. The 2499 is one of the most desired and iconic models ever produced by patek philippe. Although in 2012, patek philippe added white dial nautilus versions to. Patek philippe history and watch collections your watch hub. The platinum patek philippe 2499 was lost no 34 in this first thematic sale. It utilised the lemania 2310 ebauche, as the valjoux 23 has been discontinued in 1974 though patek philippes inventory kept the 2499 going for 11 years after.
The history of the world as told by world time watches. The reference 2499 from patek philippe, part of the incredible lineage of perpetual calendar chronographs explained by us in detail here is, well, kinda the end game. In the story, nautilus is the submarine used by captain nemo. When we listed some highlights from the upcoming phillips geneva auction two last week, you may have wondered or been screaming, where are the 2499s after all, there are a grand total of three, yes three, patek philippe 2499s that will be on the blocks this weekend and on top of that, they are some quality. Over its history, the company has courted glamorous and. These days the idea of patek philippe running into financial difficulty seems unfathomable, ludicrous even. Patek philippe is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world with an uninterrupted watchmaking history since its founding.
Jacques david le coultre was the managing director of jaeger le coultre at the time. May 31, 2016 at phillips hong kong watch auction on tuesday, an unnamed bidder with a few boatloads of cash purchased the exceedingly rare rose gold patek philippe reference 2499 seen above. Patek philippe in america explores the history of patek philippe and its relationship with the american market through an extensive collection of company advertisements and documents. Is this the most expensive wristwatch ever listed for sale online. A unique serpico y laino patek philippe reference 2499 christies.
Patek philippe, rolex, breguet, george daniels, and vacheron constantin, in. Beginners guide to buying a patek philippe watch hypebeast. Each watch is recorded in their serial number archives, so you should contact patek if you have any question about the authenticity of your patek philippe watch. Eric patrick clapton,an english rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter family. The 2499 s lifespan ended in 1986 when patek entered the modern era with a reference called the 3970. It is easily searchable by number or by design and aesthetic charactaristics.
Patek philippe in america reference guide volume 1. As of december 2018, there are five manufacturers that have manufactured watches sold at auction for at least two million us dollars. Patek philippe watches all prices for patek philippe. Indepth the patek philippe 1518 in o, live photos, history. Not only does this book tell the history of patek philippe, but it also talks about many of the people who worked behind the scenes at patek or. Reitrac fine watches for sale buy modern watches and rare. A unique serpico y laino patek philippe reference 2499.
The 2499 is the holy grail of patek philippe references, so whether you are. The fourth series 2499 was the least produced model among the other three series. But this one is made in rose gold rather than stainless steel. We are talking about watches such as the patek philippe steel 1518, the rolex splitsecond, or the present lot. Oct 23, 2018 such was the design brilliance of the reference 2499 that patek did not feel the need to introduce another complete reference for the perpetual calendar chronograph for 35 years, and the history, rarity and remarkable condition of this example make it unique. Reference 2499 the benchmark grand complication for patek philippe by the middle of the 20th century patek philippe was at the top of its game in the development and refinement of the grand complication that included a perpetual calendar and a chronograph. All the key references of the patek philippe nautilus, one of the most sought after luxury sport watch model ever designed. Indepth a personal, detailed account of eric claptons platinum patek philippe 2499. The rarest and most expensive patek philippe watches. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. It contains archive photographs of every patek philippe model known to the market simply listed in reference number order. The richly illustrated oversized coffee table book highlights many of the most important watches, technical innovations, and u. Found a rose gold patek philippe 2499 for sale sidenote.
Lot 301 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With a vibrant, uninterrupted operating history spanning nearly 180 years, the company benefits from a unique legacy of tradition and innovation. Eric clapton to auction his extremely rare patek philippe ref 2499 in platinum luxois. This print features a white illustration of the patek philippe reference 2499 on a matte black background.
I recently attended a gathering of patek philippe collectors, or members of the patek cult to be precise. Eric clapton to auction his extremely rare patek philippe. This history and high bar for quality sets patek apart from the rest of the brands and makes it one of the safest brands to spend your money on without getting. History of the patek philippe nautilus time and watches. Patek philippe perpetual calendar chronographs reference 2499. We analyze the growth of the patek philippes iconic ref. He was born in piaski szlacheckie, poland and moved to warsaw at the age of 10. The 2499s lifespan ended in 1986 when patek entered the modern era with a reference called the 3970. This 36mm perpetual calendar might just be the most defining watch from patek of the last 25.
The definitive history of the worldrenowned watchmakers, patek philippe. Today, each of the publications in the patek philippe collectors library explores the. In fact, only four rose gold 2499s have ever appeared at auction, and the. Marketing the worlds foremost watch john reardon on. A patek philippe perpetual calendar watch is a thing of beauty. History of patek philippe swiss watch brand from 1839. Thats why id like to talk about the iconic patek philippe nautilus. Its larger than the early 1518 and later 3970, and more. A well illustrated reference book giving the history of the firm, their inventions and patents, followed by explanations and illustrations of the watches produced this volume is primarily about pocket. Nov 21, 2016 patek philippe history brush up on your watch history with the stories behind the brands and models you love. Patek philippe an extremely rare and highly important yellow gold. With only 349 units produced in history an average of nine pieces per year ref. The complete story of the iconic timepiece, from reference 3700 nicknamed jumbo for its size created by gerald genta in 1976 to the modern 5711.
John reardons patek philippe in america mens wristwatches reference book is a fabulous resource for collectors of patek philippe writstwatches. The 2499 is the holy grail of patek philippe references, so whether you are a current owner lucky you or aspire to own one join the club, this print is for you. Reitrac fine watches for sale buy modern watches and. Patek philippe steel watches is a limited edition which shows one hundred of exceptional timepieces in a very detailed research with high quality images. Patek philippe is renowned for making the first wrist watch ever in 1868, and in 1925 they created the first perpetual calendar watch as well as the first minute repeater. Currently the only known example of a reference 2499 with the asprey signature, patek philippe no. This history and high bar for quality sets patek apart from the rest of the brands and makes it one of the safest brands to. History of the patek philippe calatrava part 1 the. The patek philippe steel watches book shows the most known steel patek philippe watches with references and serial numbers.
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