The good news is that the 3970 is very close in aesthetics to the 2499... For a far lower price. ;) [nt]

Nov 19, 2018,00:44 AM
 

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Patek 2499 - Good time to be an owner

 
 By: Bill : November 18th, 2018-18:14
The time is right to be a Patek Philippe owner. Those fortunate enough to have inherited a watch or clock crafted by the legendary Geneva maker (estimated: 1851) are enjoying soaring values for these coveted more technologically complicated, the more the...  

Sky is the limit...!

 
 By: Mike H : November 18th, 2018-19:37
Crazy prices really. I prefer to concentrate on the beauty of these 2499, whether 1, 2 or 3 millions they are and will always be unreachable for me. What a beauty, probably the most beaautiful watch ever made imo. Cheers, Mike

One of the greats of all time...

 
 By: keks : November 18th, 2018-23:05
Regardless of ones opinion on Patek, few can admit to not admiring the 2499. It is an incredible feast for the eyes to anyone who enjoys watches. Now for prices I am in the camp of thinking they are far from crazy. Compare to what exceptional cars and art... 

I couldn’t have even got near to putting it as perfectly as you just did

 
 By: Miranda : November 19th, 2018-00:41
The 2499 et al are no longer just nice and desirable watches, they are on a par with a Ferrari 250gt swb, and in that sense no, they are not expensive The Asprey 2499 is akin to Ferrari gto. Or a Van Gough, or a Ming dynasty vase. The value is decided by ... 

Like this!

 
 By: Miranda : November 19th, 2018-01:43
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Uhm. Maybe not like that 🤣 [nt]

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : November 19th, 2018-03:35