Patek Philippe

[Georges]

Κώστα (Μεγάλε) εδώ είσαι. Ειλικρινά, πούλα τα πάντα και χτύπα το. Κράτα το βατράχι για καθημερινό και πάρε ένα ρολόϊ όνειρο



Φιλικά Γιώργος

[marios_ch]

A Special Patek Philippe Reference 2499: A Game Changer



Introduced in 1950 the Patek Philippe reference 2499 has a well-deserved reputation as one of the greatest watches ever created. It replaced the celebrated reference 1518, the world’s first perpetual calendar chronograph made in series. Just this year Patek Philippe released another perpetual calendar chronograph featuring their own in-house chronograph movement, the 5270.
So exclusive is the reference 2499 that only 349 pieces were ever produced over a period of 35 years, the majority cased in yellow gold. A simple calculation reveals how rare this model is, with an annual average of only 9 watches produced in Patek Philippe’s workshops.
The arrival of this specific 2499 rocks the horological world. Not only is it the first “fresh to market” first series pink gold to since 2004 and only the fourth ever publicly offered example, but its existence was previously unknown to scholars and therefore redefines the history books.
Other known models of this reference in pink gold are all in 36.2mm Vichet case that’s recognized by its flat back and prominent elongated and downturned fluted lugs. Different from its siblings, this watch sits in a case by Wenger, featuring a larger diameter and more rounded lugs, creating a very strong impact.
This 2499 is in magnificent condition, which would make any collector drool. Without blemishes and with just the right level of ivory-colored patina, the dial remains in a natural state, undisturbed by cleaning or restoration. Well-defined lugs and crisp hallmarks, including the case number, round out this beautiful portrait. According to the family, the watch was always in the possession of their late father.
This reference 2499 is definitely a game-changer, a unique piece that came out of nowhere. It makes me wonder what other treats could possibly materialize in the future from Patek Philippe…
This watch goes up for sale at the Christie’s on May 14th in Geneva. See the lot here.



http://www.watchmatchmaker.com/1_mens_w ... ker.com%29

[antonis_ch]

A small but fantastic improvised GTG in Paris.


http://patek.watchprosite.com/show-foru ... 84188/s-0/

[marios_ch]

φοβερο....

[Megalos]

πανεμορφο Μαριε ... αχ αυτα τα παλι τελικα vintage patek ειναι απιθανα..
οπως και το παραπανω που εβαλες

[marios_ch]

χτυπα κανενα Κωστα να γινει χαμος...

[Megalos]

ενα σαν το παραπανω παρα πολυ θα το ηθελα Μαριε

[lovefist2001]

Κωστα και Μαριε αυτο το Patek ειναι α π ι σ τ ε υ τ ο




Σταυρος

[marios_ch]

οντως ειναι Σταυρο... αλλα σε αλλο επιπεδο...

[marios_ch]

Patek Philippe 5980 Nautilus Chronograph by Mike Mellia

Yesterday I posted a wonderful photo set taken by A. Lange & Sohne in the Ore Mountains of Germany. And while I am on the subject of watch photography, today I wanted to share a magnificent photo of a Patek Philippe 5980 Nautilus Chronograph, by New York City photographer Mike Mellia. Mr. Mellia is an advertising & fine art photographer who recently contacted me and was kind enough introduce his work to me. And now I introduce it to you. I plan to showcase a few more of Mike’s watch photos over the next couple weeks — he’s got some great ones to show! And because I am always glad to use the global reach of Perpetuelle to highlight people who do good work in the watch industry, let me just add that Mike is available for hire (past clients include Christie’s and others); you can check out all his work at www.mikemellia.com.

PATEK PHILIPPE 5980 NAUTILUS CHRONOGRAPH

by Mike Mellia Photography (c)



http://blog.perpetuelle.com/watches/pat ... ke-mellia/