Eric Clapton Patek Philippe 2499. Eric clapton watch sells for record 2 3 million a watch owned by eric clapton made by patek philippe has sold at auction for 3 44 million swiss francs 2 3 million to an asian collector. In 2012 christie s auctioned off clapton s patek philippe ref 2499 in platinum considered by collectors to be the holiest of holy grail watches much more so than the gerald genta designed.
The reference 2499 100 timepiece with movement number 869 308. 2499 100 that will go on sale in a few days at christie s is endowed with all the characteristics that make it desirable to even the most demanding of collectors who are willing to spend a fortune in order to acquire their horological dream. This could the most important and valuable wristwatch in public hands.
Eric clapton s patek philippe platinum perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases.
This chronograph is one of only two pieces ever made and the only one in public hands. But some watches are more important than others and eric clapton s patek philippe 2499 in platinum is undoubtedly incredibly important. More so than just about any other watch made in the last 25 years and in this in depth post we ll tell you why and include tons of live photos that we captured when mr. Eric clapton watch sells for record 2 3 million a watch owned by eric clapton made by patek philippe has sold at auction for 3 44 million swiss francs 2 3 million to an asian collector.