Important Collectors Wristwatches, Po...

Geneva, Nov 14, 2009

LOT 26

Solar Clock ? Black Dial Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Pendulette?, movement No. 874591, Ref. 928/66. Made in 1971, sold on December 7, 1971. Fine and rare, solar-powered gilt-brass brass table clock with electrically-wound remontoir. Accompanied by the Patek Philippe box, original Certificate of Origin, the Extract from the Archives, and sales receipt.

C. Gilt-brass, brushed, 4 square columns with engraved decoration, top with solar cells, hinged back door. D. Black with applied gilt-brass faceted baton indexes. Facted gilt baton hands. M. Based on a 17''' Gondolo keyless mechanical movement, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold and 1 position, free-sprung breguet balance-spring, solar-powered with lithium battery back-up, driving a remontoir train which replaces the barrel spring. Dial and movement signed. Dim. height 14 cm., width 14 cm., depth 9 cm.