Patek Philippe
Reference 2442 'Marilyn Monroe' | Retailed by Serpico y Laino: A yellow gold rectangular wristwatch, Made in 1950
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March 31, 05:24 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
Dial: silvered
Caliber: 9’’’90 mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 972'524
Case: 18k yellow gold, monogrammed snap on case back
Case number: 660'495
Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle
Size: 44 x 28 mm
Signed: case and buckle signed by maker and retailer, dial and movement signed by maker
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe and Serpico y Laino presentation box and Extract from the Archives confirming the year of manufacture in 1950 and date of sale on 22 December 1950
The Reference 2442, produced from 1948 to around 1960, is aptly named Marilyn Monroe by collectors for its voluptuous proportions. A daring design at the time, it was a prelude to the fancy shaped watches that would go on to defined the 1950s-60s.
Crafted in yellow or pink gold and platinum by Markowski, the present 2442 belongs to an even rarer subset of less than a handful of known examples that bear the S&L stamp, indicating it was retailed by Serpico y Laino. While no longer in operation, Serpico y Laino remains one of the biggest names in vintage watch collecting as it was the leading retailer in Caracas, Venezuela, with double signed examples appearing on some of the most important watches to ever come to market.
At the heart of the 2442 beats the renown caliber 9-90, famous for powering other iconic Patek Philippe creations of the time period such as the Ref 1450 Top Hat or the Ref 2517.
Instantly recognizable with its curvaceous silhouette and supple edges, the present 2442 is further distinguished by its original gold buckle and presentation box, both doubly signed by the maker and the retailer.