Lot n° 73
A fine and rare mid 20th century gilt brass solar powered desk timepiece
Patek Philippe Genève No 70101
The cylindrical brass case decorated with an engraved geometric 'sinewave' pattern, the domed upper section similarly engraved around the solar cells.
The 4 inch cream rectangular dial with applied brushed gilt chapter ring and circular indexes with gilt dauphine hands. The solar-powered caliber 17-250 movement driven by a photoelectric cell with lithium battery backup, remontoir train winding the barrel spring, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, and self-compensating Breguet balance spring. 22cms high (8.75ins).
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