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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 755
Solar Clock Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Pendulette?, No. 874312, Ref. 813. Made circa 1970. Fine and unusual, solar-powered gilt brass, palisander and lapis-lazuli table clock with electrically-wound remontoir. Accompanied by the Patek Philippe box.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
USD 4,500 - 6,300 / EUR 3,100 - 4,300
Sold: CHF 6,600
C. Brushed brass, 4 square columns, top with solar cells, palisander sides and hinged back door. D. Palisander with applied lapis-lazuli baton and square dot indexes. Facted gilt brass baton hands. M. Based on a 17''' Gondolo keyless mechanical movement, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold and 1 position, swan neck micrometer regulator, solar-powered with lithium battery back-up, driving a remontoir train which replaces the barrel spring. Dial and movement signed. Dim. height 14,3 cm., width 14 cm., depth 9 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4-7 |
Fair Oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |