Patek Philippe - The Geneva Watch Auction: NINE Geneva Saturday, May 11, 2019 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 1973
    Reference No: 1100
    Movement No: 1'800'221
    Case No: 5'403
    Material: Gilt brass and lacquer
    Calibre: Quartz, cal. 29''' "pas a pas", 29 jewels
    Dimensions: 210mm Width, 141mm Height and 105mm Length
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1973 with red-brown gold brushed case glass panels and its subsequent sale on January 8, 1974

  • Catalogue Essay

    This beautiful gilt brass desk clock features red-brown gold brushed panels made to emulate the appearance of hard stone. Full of 1970s flair, the panels showcase beautiful gold and copper specks that bring the desk clock alive. This timepiece is preserved in excellent condition with hardly any signs of wear. Furthermore, the lacquer is intact throughout.

    Patek Philippe has always been generous in providing resources for the advancement and research of technology and horology. 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.

  • Artist Biography

    Patek Philippe

    Swiss • 1839

    Since 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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Ref. 1100
A rare and attractive gilt brass clock with red gold-brushed panels

1973
210mm Width, 141mm Height and 105mm Length
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
CHF5,000 - 10,000 
€4,500-8,900
$5,000-10,100

Sold for CHF13,750

Contact Specialist
Alexandre Ghotbi
Head of Sale
+ 41 79 637 1724
aghotbi@phillips.com

The Geneva Watch Auction: NINE

Geneva Auction 11-12 May 2019