282. Patek Philippe
A rare gilt brass semi-circle engraved
solor clock
百達翡麗，罕有，鍍銅半圓形太陽能座鐘，型號
804，1958年製
Manufacturer
Year
Patek Philippe
1958
Reference No.
Movement No.
Case No.
Material
Calibre
Dimensions
804
872’638
4
Gilt brass
Mechanical, 17’’’250
195 mm. height and
222 mm. wide
Case numbered, dial
and movement signed
Signed
Estimate
HKD 80,000-120,000
USD 10,000-15,000
HK WATCHES_NOV15_284-419_bl_CS5.indd 418
Accessories
With Patek Philippe Extract from the
Archives confirming production of the
present clock in 1958 and its subsequent
sale on 31 October 1958.
A very early clock, this reference
804 is fitted with two sources of
power. One is the pocket watch
movement Caliber 17’’’250, the
other, a solar panel that charges a
battery fitted alongside the pocket
watch mechanism. The earliest
clocks manufactured by Patek, were
all fitted with these two system
movements. It is only in later clocks
that we see the solar panel with
battery system fitted, and the
pocket watch movement removed.
In the mid to late 1950s, Patek was
still experimenting with quartz
movements, so one would assume
a pockewatch movement to be a
backup. This clock is a very unusual
example and is decorated with scroll
work to the front, top and dial. The
hands are particularly unique, and
complement the design of the dial
and casework. In exceptional overall
condition, this clock is very unusual.
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