Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019
LOT 433
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 812.00 E, “LOUIS XV”-STYLE “SOLAR” WALL-CLOCK; GILDED BRONZE
HKD 120,000 - 150,000
CHF 15,000 - 18,750 / USD 15,100 - 18,900
Sold: HKD 200,000
Gilded bronze, “Louis XV”-style “cartel” wall-clock; mechanical movement solar-powered with electric winding, the solar cells concealed behind the grille below the dial.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva
Reference 812.00 E
Year Circa 1964
Movement No. 873 608
Calibre 17-250, lever escapement with Gyromax ba- lance; powered by photo-electric cell driving a remontoir train which winds the barrel spring (with lithium battery back-up, Ref. CP 300 H)
Case No. 1174
Dimensions 355 x 222 x 90 mm.
Signature Dial, case and movement
Accessories Original fitted box; Extract from the Archives
Notes
This reference was launched in circa 1963 and was in production for around ten years.