The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 428

Patek Philippe & Cie. à Genève, case No. 1165,circa 1968.Very fine solar-powered electric table clock in original fitted box.

C. Rectangular silvered brass, brushed, the solar cells on the top, the back door engraved with a dedication dated February 29, 1968. D. Silvered with blue paste set indexes. Polished "bâtons" hands. M. Electric powered with lithium battery back-up, driving a remontoire train, winding the barrel spring of a19''', 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. 14,2 x 14 x 9 cm.