Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007

LOT 551

?Solar Clock? Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 874379. Made circa 1965. Fine and rare, gilt brass, solar-powered Empire-style mantel clock with electrically-wound remontoir.

C. Brushed gilt brass, 4 fluted columns with stiff-leaf capitals and bases, stiff-leaf and beaded border, top with solar cells, hinged back door. D. Cream with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Fancy blued steel engraved hands. M. Cal. based on a 17''' ?Gondolo? keyless mechanical movement, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold and 1 position, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator, solar-powered with lithium battery back-up, driving a remontoir train which replaces the barrel spring. Dial and movement signed. Dim. height 28 cm., width 23 cm., depth 10 cm. From the Collection of a Spanish Gentleman