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Patek Philippe. A Fine Gilt Brass Solar-Powered Table Clock
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Patek Philippe. A Fine Gilt Brass Solar-Powered Table Clock

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, DOME MODEL, REF. 701, MOVEMENT NO. 872'548, CASE NO. 70101, MANUFACTURED IN 1953

Closed13 June 2012

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Patek Philippe. A Fine Gilt Brass Solar-Powered Table Clock
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Dome Model, Ref. 701, Movement No. 872'548, Case No. 70101, Manufactured in 1953
Cal. 33 photo-electric cell quartz movement, 28 jewels, the battery recharged by the solar panel, engine-turned silvered dial, engraved baton numerals on raised gilt chapter ring, gilt dauphine hands, cylindrical case with engine-turned rhombuses design, the solar panel set into the domed revolving top, on three fluted feet, case, dial and movement signed
220mm high

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present clock in 1953 and its subsequent sale on May 17, 1956.

According to our research the present watch has never before been offered in public.