Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Mar 19, 2016
LOT 163
PATEK PHILIPPE SOLAR CLOCK ORIGINAL BOX & CERTIFICATE GILT-BRASS Patek Philippe, Genève, case No. 670, No. 873082, 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 Extract from the Archives and a fitted box.
HKD 20,000 - 30,000
USD 2,600 - 3,900 / CHF 2,600 - 3,900
Sold: HKD 33,750
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: 2-10 |
Very good Patinated |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-10-01 |
Very good Patinated HANDS Original |