Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019

LOT 434

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 813.00 E, “EMPIRE”-STYLE “SOLAR” MANTEL-CLOCK, JADE GREEN LACQUERED DIAL; GILDED BRONZE

HKD 150,000 - 170,000

CHF 18,750 - 22,500 / USD 18,900 - 22,650

Sold: HKD 212,500

Gilded brass and gilded bronze, “Empire”-style vase-clock, with handles in the shape of swan-neck, jade green lacquered dial; mechanical movement solar-powered with electric winding, the solar cells on the top


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe

Model “Pendulette à remontage automatique par la lumière”

Reference 813.00 E

Year Circa 1965

Movement No. 873 751

Calibre  17-250, lever escapement with Gyromax balance; 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.  1 324

Dimensions 240 x 265 x 124 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Accessories Extract from the archivies

Notes

The Extract from the Archives, dated January 30, 2018, mentioned that this clock was sold on March 24, 1966. Patek Philippe, Reference 813.00 E This reference was launched in circa 1962 and was in production for around ten years.