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New York, The Grand Havana Room, Sep 20, 2006
?Solar-Powered Clock? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 873990, Ref. 1489. Sold on September 28, 1967. Fine, rectangular, gilt brass, solar-powered clock with electricaly- wound remontoir. Accompanied by its original sale receipt.
C. Brushed brass, palisander panels, 4 square columns, top with solar cells, hinged back door. D. Palisander with bâton indexes. Brass ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 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 cm., width 19.8 cm., depth 9 cm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-5 |
Good Poor |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |