Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 468
PATEK PHILIPPE DOME SOLAR CLOCK Patek Philippe, Genève, Pendulette Dôme, Ref. 1739. Made circa 1960. Very fine, solar-powered and electro-mechanical, gilt brass table clock.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
USD 8,500 - 13,000 / EUR 6,500 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 10,625
C. Cylindrical brass with geometric lozenge pattern on the back panel, domed top, the solar cells on top of the dome, three reeded feet. D. Matte silver with applied brushed gilt chapter ring, engraved baton hour indexes. 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. DIAM. 22 x 12.8 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |