Live Auction 1398Important Watches
Patek Philippe. A heavy and rare solar-powered gilt brass clock in Empire style
Lot 249

Patek Philippe. A heavy and rare solar-powered gilt brass clock in Empire style

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, À GENÈVE, REF. 810, MOVEMENT NO. 874'379, CASE NO. 1994, MANUFACTURED IN 1969

Closed11 November 2013

Price Realised

CHF 17,500

Considering selling a similar item?

Discover its value with a complimentary estimate from our specialists.

More Information

How to sell

Patek Philippe. A heavy and rare solar-powered gilt brass clock in Empire style
Signed Patek Philippe, À Genève, Ref. 810, movement no. 874'379, case no. 1994, manufactured in 1969
Cal. 17''' photo-electric cell, 28 jewels, white dial, black Roman numerals, leaf- and pear-pattern bezel, portico style case with four reeded columns, each with leaf-shape-pattern on the base, solar panel top, plain bas with polished rim, raised on four stepped feet, dial signed, movement numbered
233 mm. wide & 280 mm. high

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with white dial and black Roman numerals in 1969 and its subsequent sale on 5 February 1970.

The present Patek Philippe reference 810 table clock is one of only five such clocks known to have appeared at auction to date.