Perpetual Calendar 2499
1951–198513 variants
Successor to the 1518 with a larger case, stepped fluted lugs and a more sharply curved concave bezel, on the same Valjoux-based movement. Collectors split it into four series by pushers, dial and crystal. 349 made in 34 years – about nine a year.
349 made 1951–1985, plus two platinum pieces made in 1985 at the end of production; 23 pink-gold examples are publicly documented across all series.
Variants over time
All recorded years
19501989
19501960197019801990
Faded ends mark approximate or unknown dates. Years are as stated by the cited sources.
Reference specifications
- Brand
- Patek Philippe
- Model
- Perpetual Calendar
- Reference
- 2499
- Category
- Dress
- Production
- 1951–1985
- Case diameter
- 37.5 mm
- Date
- Yes
- Movement
- Manual winding
Read more
- Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph: A Complete HistoryRead more at Revolution (opens in a new tab)
- History of the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (1518, 2499, 3970, 5020, 5970, 5270)Read more at Monochrome (opens in a new tab)
- Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 with Vichet case and round pushersRead more at SJX Watches (opens in a new tab)