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Patek Philippe
Ref. 1100/1
Pendulette
A fine gilt brass and faux blue marble rectangular-shaped electronic quartz table clock with center seconds
- Estimate
- HK$65,000 - 100,000€7,200 - 11,000$8,300 - 12,800
HK$81,250
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1973
- Reference No
- 1100/1
- Movement No
- 1'800'029
- Model Name
- Pendulette
- Material
- Gilt brass
- Calibre
- Quartz, cal. 29"
- Dimensions
- 21cm x 14cm x 10.5cm
- Signed
- Dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- With original Patek Philippe fitted presentation box. Further delivered with Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1973 and its subsequent sale on May 24th, 1973
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
This attractive electronic quartz clock was produced by Patek Philippe during the 1970s and is representative of the workmanship from their electronic division, which began research and development in to new technologies in the late 1940s. The design is reminiscent of the mid-20th century with clean lines, and an architectural feel with the four square pilasters at the corners. The faux blue marble adds another dimension to the overall structural concept. This is fresh to the market clock is the eighth known example.
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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