Patek Philippe and Longines at Boule Monaco, 30 July 2015

Auctions · · by Christian Bissener


Square Patek Philippe wristwatch with silver dial, Arabic numerals, small seconds at six and dark strap

From the catalogue of Boule Monaco’s auction I picked two watches.

Patek Philippe 2422 in platinum

A rare platinum Patek Philippe 2422. What makes this example interesting is the caseback engraving, “A mon meilleur ami”, with the signature of the person who gave the watch to a friend. The reference was made for only about ten years, from 1946, and I like its design with the spider lugs, which can also be found on the legendary 1579 chronograph. Lot 1067, estimate €8,000–12,000.

Longines chronograph

A Longines chronograph from around the 1940s in yellow gold, with a two-tone champagne and blue dial. It also has a flyback function. Lot 1272, estimate €4,000–5,000.

Gold chronograph with cream dial, Arabic numerals and sub-dials on a dark strap
Longines chronograph in yellow gold, 1940s

Photographs: Boule Monaco.