Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 12, 2013

LOT 499

PATEK PHILIPPE SOLAR CLOCK ? LAPIS AND PALISANDER DIAL Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Pendulette?, No. 873069, Ref. 648. Made circa 1970. Fine and unusual, solar-powered, gilt brass, palisander and lapis lazuli table clock with electrically-wound remontoir. Accompanied by the original Patek Philippe box.

C. Brushed brass, 4 square columns, top with solar cells, palisander sides, hinged back door with engraved dedication. D. Palisander with applied lapis lazuli baton and square indexes. Gilt brass baton and circle hands. M. Based on a 17??? Gondolo keyless mechanical movement, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold and 1 position, swan-neck micrometer regulator, solar-powered with lithium battery back-up, driving a remontoir train which replaces the barrel spring. Dial and movement signed. DIM. height 14,2 cm., width 14 cm., depth 9 cm.