Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2015
LOT 347
PATEK PHILIPPE SOLAR CLOCK ORIGINAL BOX & CERTIFICATE Patek Philippe, Genève, case No. 966, movement No. 873425, Ref. 902.50. Made in the 1960s. Fine and rare, solar-powered gilt-brass table clock with solar powered electric winding system. Accompanied by the original Patek Philippe fitted box and Certificate of Origin.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
HKD 40,000 - 57,000 / USD 5,200 - 7,300
Sold: CHF 6,875
Gilt-brass, brushed, 4 square columns, top with solar cells, hinged back door. Matte silver 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 winding 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 |