Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 09, 2009

LOT 143

Patek Philippe Dome Solar Clock Patek Philippe, Genève, Pendulette Dôme, movement No. 872577, Ref. 1739. Made circa 1960. Very fine, solar-powered and electro-mechanical, gilt brass table clock. To be sold without reserve

USD 10,000 - 15,000

CHF 10,000 - 15,000 / EUR 6,800 - 10,000

Sold: USD 10,800

C. Cylindrical brass with geometric lozenge pattern on panels, domed top, the solar cells on top of the dome. D. Silver with patterned lozenge decoration with applied brushed gilt chapter ring. Gilt dauphine hands. M. Cal. 17-250, solar-powered by photoelectric cell with lithium battery back-up, driving a remontoir train, winding the barrel spring, 28 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 13 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original