Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 467
PATEK PHILIPPE SOLAR CLOCK Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Pendulette?, movement No. 873422, case No. 999, Ref. 1675. Made circa 1963. Fine and rare, solar-powered gilt-brass brass table clock with electrically-wound remontoir.
CHF 5,500 - 7,500
USD 6,000 - 8,000 / EUR 4,500 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 6,875
C. Gilt-brass, brushed, 4 square columns, top with solar cells, hinged back door engraved ?15 Mars 1964?. D. Matte white with painted black baton indexes. Gilt circle and baton hands. M. 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 remontoir train which replaces the barrel spring. Dial and movement signed. DIAM. 14.2 x 14.1 x 9 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-10 |
Good Patinated |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |