Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 23, 2012

LOT 94

PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 705, NAUTIQUE Patek Philippe, Genève, Pendulette Dôme, Ref.705, Movement No. 872514, Ref. 705. Made in 1955, sold on January 26th, 1956. Very fine, solar-powered and electro-mechanical, gilt brass and suedecovered table clock. Accompanied by the original fitted box. To be sold without reserve. To be sold without reserve

C. Cylindrical brass with panels and domed top, entirely covered with claret-colored suede, fi ve applied brass panels of a globe; an anchor; a ship?s wheel; dividers and points of the compass, the solar cells on top of the dome, case raised on 3 ribbed feet. D. Matte off-white with applied brushed gilt chapter ring with applied circular indexes and four sapphire quarter-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, Gyromax balance, adjusted to one position, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 13 cm.