$8,750
PATEK PHILIPPE SOLAR CLOCK RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO. Patek Philippe, Genève, Retailed by Tiffany & Co. case No. 1646, Ref. 1675. Made circa 1963. Fine and rare, solar-powered gilt-brass table clock with solar powered electric winding system. Accompanied by the original fitted box. Gilt-brass, brushed, 4 square columns, top with solar cells, hinged back door. Matte silver with painted black baton indexes. Gilt circle and baton hands. 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 winding train which replaces the barrel spring. Notes Dial signed, dial also signed Tiffany & Co. DIM. HEIGHT 14 cm. WIDTH 14 cm. DEPTH 9 cm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2014-04-09
