Property of the Family of the Original Owner
1046
Patek Philippe
Ref. 928
A fine and attractive square-shaped gilt brass solar clock with black dial and presentation box, retailed by Guillermin & Mollet
- Estimate
- HK$60,000 - 120,000€6,600 - 13,300$7,700 - 15,400
HK$279,400
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 1967
- Reference No
- 928
- Movement No
- 874’068
- Case No
- 1’652
- Material
- Gilt Brass
- Calibre
- Photo-electric cell, cal. 17’”250, 29 jewels
- Dimensions
- 140mm width x 140mm height x 90mm length
- Signed
- Dial and movement signed; Case further engraved with a signature and 15 September 1967
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe fitted presentation box.
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Catalogue Essay
In 1948, Patek Philippe inaugurated its Electronic Division, with the goal of innovating photoelectric and electronic timekeeping technology. In 1955, the firm showcased a solar-powered photoelectric clock at the World Symposium.
The present table clock from circa 1967 with an elegant taste of Art Deco appeal features a large solar panel on the top of the gilt brass case. A battery system is also provided for back up, further illustrating how intelligent and ahead of its time this clock was. The dial of the clock is fitted with an attractive rich black dial.
According to scholarship, a total of 31 examples were dispatched in 9 variants. A first of its kind to appear at Phillips in such configuration, this rare solar clock is offered by the family of the original owner and accompanied by the original Patek Philippe red box. It was sold in the late 1960s by the well-known Patek Philippe distributor, Guillermin & Mollet, in Paris. The present desk clock would be a great addition to enhance any interior of an office or a living room.
The present table clock from circa 1967 with an elegant taste of Art Deco appeal features a large solar panel on the top of the gilt brass case. A battery system is also provided for back up, further illustrating how intelligent and ahead of its time this clock was. The dial of the clock is fitted with an attractive rich black dial.
According to scholarship, a total of 31 examples were dispatched in 9 variants. A first of its kind to appear at Phillips in such configuration, this rare solar clock is offered by the family of the original owner and accompanied by the original Patek Philippe red box. It was sold in the late 1960s by the well-known Patek Philippe distributor, Guillermin & Mollet, in Paris. The present desk clock would be a great addition to enhance any interior of an office or a living room.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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