Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 11, 2009
LOT 404
Solar Clock Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Pendulette?, No. 873707, Ref. 940. Made circa 1965. Fine and unusual, solar-powered rhodium plated brass table clock with electrically-wound remontoir. Accompanied by the Patek Philippe box and an extract from the Archives.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,300 - 3,800 / CHF 3,400 - 5,700
Sold: USD 5,400
C. Rhodium-plated brass, 4 square columns, top with solar cells, hinged back door. D. Silver with applied baton indexes. Facted steel 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, solarpowered 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: 4-7-9 |
Fair Oxidized Scratched |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |