Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 16, 2014
LOT 218
PATEK PHILIPPE SOLAR CLOCK Patek Philippe, Genève, "Pendulette", movement No. 872785, case No. 392, Ref. 1675. Made circa 1963. Fine and rare, solar-powered gilt-brass brass table clock with electrically-wound remontoir.
CHF 4,500 - 6,500
HKD 37,000 - 54,000 / USD 4,800 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 7,500
Gilt-brass, brushed, 4 square columns, top with solar cells, hinged back door. Matte white with painted black baton indexes. Gilt circle and baton hands. Based on a 17''' Gondolo keyless mechanical movement, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold and 1 position, free-sprung breguet balance-spring, solar-powered with lithium battery back-up, driving a remontoir train which replaces the barrel spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |