Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Oct 08, 2016
PATEK PHILIPPE SOLAR CLOCK MARBLE DIAL GILT BRASS Patek Philippe, Genève, "Pendulette", No. 874580, case No. 2140. Made in the 1970s. Fine and unusual, heavy, solar-powered, gilt brass and marble table clock with electrically- wound remontoir. Accompanied by a service invoice dated July 28, 2011.
Brushed brass, 4 square columns, top with solar cells, marble sides, hinged back door. Marble and gilt brass, gilt brass chapter ring with black radial Roman numerals. Gilt brass Breguet hands. Based on a 17''' Gondolo keyless mechanical movement, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold and 1 position, solar-powered with lithium battery back-up, driving a remontoir train which replaces the barrel spring.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |