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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004

LOT 416

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 874208, made for the Italian market, circa 1980. Very fine and extremely rare gilt bronze, solar-powered electric desk clock with perpetual calendar. Accompanied by the original fitted box.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

EUR 11,300 - 14,000 / USD 14,000 - 17,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

C. Rectangular, with brushed brass side and back panels, four square en suite columns, the top with solar cells.D. Silvered with painted black indexes, apertures for days of the week, date and months in Italian. Gilt "baton" hands.M. Based on 17''' mechanical 29-jewel movement with free-sprung Gyromax balance, with lithium battery backup, driving a remontoire train which winds the barrel spring.Signed on the dial and movement.Dim. Height 14 cm., width 20 cm., depth 9 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

To our knowledge this is the only solar-powered Patek Philippe clock with perpetual calendar to have appeared at auction.