Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 438
PATEK PHILIPPE SOLAR PENDULETTE DEMI-LUNE Patek Philippe, Genève, Pendulette, movement No. 872622, case No. 3922, Ref. 971. Made in the 1960's. Very fine, solar-powered and electro-mechanical, gilt brass table clock.
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
USD 11,000 - 16,000 / EUR 8,500 - 12,000
Sold: CHF 12,500
C. Demi-lune shaped brass with applied scroll mounts to the front on partially gilded red lacquer panels, the solar cells on top within a sunburst mount, raised on 4 bun feet. D. Brushed gilt chapter ring with black Roman numerals, speckled gilded center. Engraved pierced gilt hands. M. Cal. 17-250, solar-powered by photoelectric cell with lithium battery back-up, driving a remontoir train, winding the barrel spring, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 22.8 x 20 x 11 cm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |