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Geneva, Mar 20, 2010

LOT 231

Patek Philippe Le Tour du Monde de Magellan Piece Unique Patek Philippe, Genève, "Piece Unique ? Le Tour du Monde de Magellan", movement No. 874562, case No. 2189, ref. 797 E. Made as a unique piece in 1971 to celebrate the 450th anniversary of the death of Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521), and sold on September 13th, 1978. Very fine and unique, solar-powered and electro-mechanical, gilt-brass table clock with polychrome cloisonné enamel panels by AMB, Ann-Marie Barbault, depicting scenes of the Magellan?s exploration. Accompanied by the original Patek Philippe fitted box, instruction booklet, service letter and the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

USD 65,000 - 85,000 / EUR 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 174,000

C. Cylindrical brass with panels and domed top, the three side panels entirely polychrome cloisonné enameled with scenes of Magellan?s voyages, the left-hand panel signed AMB, the top designed as a globe with three sailing ships in the oceans 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 radial black Roman numerals and Calatrava half-hour indexes. Gilt and black skeleton hands. M. Cal. 33, quartz, with photo-electric cell with lithium battery. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 21.5 x 12.8 cm.


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Case: 1

As new

Movement: 1-26

As new

Upgraded

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

This clock was serviced by Patek Philippe in January 2009.