The Art of Patek Philippe, Legendary ...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 14, 1999
LOT 609
Patek Philippe & Cie. à Genève, case No. 1479, retailed by Arte Suizo, in the 1960's.Very fine gilt bronze solar-powered electric clock designed as a small Louis XV wall cartel.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 13,225
C. Designed as a gilt bronze Louis XV cartel, the solar cells concealed below the dial. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt-brass "Louis XV" hands. M. Electric powered with lithium battery back-up, driving a remontoire train, winding the barrel spring of a 19''' watch movement, gilt-brass bar calibre, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, "Gyromax" balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index.Signed on the dial and movement.Dim. 38 x 22 cm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 3 |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |