Consigned by a highly important collects or, this Patek Philippe reference 2499 first series has not been on the market before. The watch has been retained in very attractive condition. The highly unusual two-tone dial was restored somet.mes in the early 1990s and new blue hands were fitted. The enhancement has been skillfully rendered and the dial itself has a beautifully raised hard enamel signature with a perfectly accented È and scales throughout. The lugs have very good fluting that were also enhanced at the same t.mes as the dial. The watch is furthermore retaining two crisp hallmarks under the lugs.

The first series reference 2499, is one of the most recognizable wristwatches from the 1950s. The reference can be categorized into 4 series and the present wristwatch is known as a 'first series' with its square chronograph buttons.

The reference started production in 1951 and remained towards the end of the 50s. The exact production numbers are not known but scholars have identified approximately 30 pieces to have been made.

The first series had cases manufactured by either Wenger or Vichet. They differ in terms of size and the shape of their lugs. The present watch is fitted with a Wenger case that has a diameter of 37.5 mm, downturned lugs and a Bombé case back.

Fresh to the market, the present watch is a highly unusual first series 2499. The dial is two tone, which is an unknown feature on the first series. According to research, the two-tone was added to the dial in the early 1990s. The hands were also changed and now have a blued steel finish. The cyclops lens has also been added later. The case is in very attractive condition. The fluting to the lugs is very prominent and this work was also completed in the early 1990s.