| LOT 757 |
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| Solar-Powered Clock
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 874362, case No.
1988, Ref. 1161. Made circa 1965.
Fine, rectangular, gilt brass, solar-powered clock with electrically-
wound remontoir.
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| C. Brushed gilt brass, palisander panels, four square columns, top
with solar cells, hinged back door. D. Palisander with applied
faceted gilt brass baton indexes. Gilt brass baton hands. M. Cal.
based on a 17''' “Gondolo” keyless mechanical movement, 29
jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance
adjusted to heat, cold and 1 position, solar-powered with lithium
battery back-up, driving a remontoir train which replaces the
barrel spring.
Dial and movement signed.
Dim. height 14.2 cm., width 20 cm., depth 9 cm. |
Estimate: 4,000 CHF - 6,000 CHF
Estimate: 3,600 USD - 5,400 USD
Estimate: 2,500 EUR - 3,700 EUR
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Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket Watches & Clocks 16-03-2008 |
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