Patek Philippe

Offered by the original owner at auction in 2007, this reference 2499 third series is rarer still due to the double signature on the dial. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York, it is believed that less than 6 examples of a third series were retailed by Tiffany & Co.

The present watch is fitted with a hard enamel dial with beautifully raised signature and scales. The Tiffany & Co. signature is intact and also very legible. The case still bears the legible 18k stamped on the outside of the case back and a partial hallmark on the outside of the case between the crown and bottom pusher. There have been many known third series from a similar year of production where the cases only have one hallmark which is very faintly stamped. This is true for the pink examples as well.

Another important fact to note is that the inside of the case back is stamped with the letters 'HOX', which is an indication that the watch was made for the American market. Since the watch was first offered on the market in 2007 from the original family, the fluting to the lugs has been enhanced.

原藏家於2007年在拍賣會拍出，這枚型號 2499 第三代腕錶是由紐約的 Tiffany & Co. 發行，因錶盤上的雙重蓋章而更顯珍貴。相信由這零售商發行的2499第三代不超過六枚。

優美的錶盤由硬琺瑯製，品牌蓋章及刻度微微凸起，Tiffany & Co. 字體清晰。錶殼線條完整，錶背外側有非常清晰的18K標誌，錶冠與下方按鈕中間有部分的印記。在已知的第三代中，同期製作的只有一個淡淡印記。所有粉紅金的第三代如是。

另一個非常重要的特徵為底蓋裡面的 “HOX” 印記，為美國市場特製。