Patek Philippe Rare Tonneau-Shaped Watches

quattro · 2025-09-13T07:36:58Z

Explore the ultra-rare Patek Philippe Ref. 2470 and 2469 tonneau watches. Discover their unique dial variations and shared case design in this in-depth collector's guide.

Emmanuel, known as quattro on WatchProSite, brings to light two exceptionally rare Patek Philippe tonneau-shaped references, the 2470 and 2469, which have previously gone unmentioned on the platform. His meticulous comparison of their shared case and distinct dial configurations, accompanied by a rich visual archive, offers an invaluable resource for collectors and enthusiasts. This deep dive into such elusive vintage pieces underscores the enduring appeal of Patek Philippe's historical designs and the thrill of horological discovery.

The Patek Philippe ref. 2470 and 2469 are so rare that they have never even been mentioned on our site.

Both references seem to share the same case but feature different dials:

Ref. 2470: single 12 numeral, diamond-shaped indexes at 3 & 9, dot indexes elsewhere, baton hands.

Ref. 2469: 3, 9 & 12 numerals, triangular indexes, dauphine, pear or baton hands.

My personal favorite is the ref. 2470.

What do you think?

Best, Emmanuel

A/ REF. 2470

Dim. 24 x 37 mm. Calibre 9-90.

1/ Gübelin signed example

credit: Fabsuisse & Watch Charts

2/ Examples without double signature

credit: Sotheby’s (1), Aguttes (2-3) & OLX

B/ REF. 2469

Size: 27 x 37.5 mm. Calibre 9-90.

1/ Example with dauphine hands

2/ Example with pear hands

credit: Sotheby’s

3/ Example with baton hands

credit: livingtheanchorlife

Key Points from the Discussion

The diamond-shaped hour indexes at 3 and 9 on the Ref. 2470 are a particularly striking and previously unseen design element for some collectors.
The original author expressed a personal preference for the Ref. 2470, highlighting its aesthetic appeal and the aspiration to acquire such a rare piece.
Additional images of the Patek Philippe Ref. 2470 were shared, further enriching the visual documentation of this rare reference.

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quattro

Sep 13, 2025

and more recently in 2024 by Sotheby's. And for such an affordable price...

quattro

Sep 13, 2025

The markers of the 2470 work better for me. Cheers, Emmanuel

KMII

Sep 13, 2025

Love these case shapes from years past - so charming 🙌🏻

watch-guy.com

Sep 13, 2025

Hereis teh link www.google.com

quattro

Sep 14, 2025

Did you finally manage to score a 5105? I'm so attracted to this reference too!

quattro

Sep 14, 2025

And your shot is so gorgeous... I hope to find one someday and to be able to afford it when it surfaces...

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