348. Patek Philippe
A very fine and unique brass
and enamel square solar clock
with pocket watch movement
百達翡麗，非常精細及獨特，銅及琺瑯
正方形太陽能座鐘，配懷錶機芯，
Manufacturer
Year
Patek Philippe
1962
Reference No.
Movement No.
Case No.
Material
Calibre
818
873’252
818
Brass and enamel
Charged by photoelectric cell, 17-250,
28 jewels
141 mm. width
Case, dial and
movement signed
型號818，1962年製
Dimensions
Signed
Estimate
HKD 300,000-500,000
USD 38,000-62,000
Accessories
With Patek Philippe carrying case.
Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe
Extract from the Archives confirming
production of the present watch with
cloisonné enamel decoration in 1962 and
its subsequent sale on 14 June 1963.
HK_WATCHES_MAY16_390-495.indd 420
Literature
For a cloisonné enamel dome clock with
pocket watch movement, please see Patek
Philippe Museum Patek Philippe Watches
Volume II, page 404 and 405.
Fresh to the market, the present
desk timepiece is the earliest
example known of such a square
clock, decorated with cloisonné
enamel to have appeared in public.
The mechanical movement wound
by speed increasing gears activated
approximately every 5 hours by
electric micro-rotor powered by an
accumulator charged by a photoelectric cell in the top of the clock.
This photo-electric energy was created
and patented by Patek Philippe in
1954. The theme of the cloisonné
enamel is as unusual as the clock that
it decorates, signed by Deville for
Michel Deville (1924-2003).
Deville was one of the first
enamellers to use his talents
to create some of the finest
enamel decorations for Patek
Philippe. He was known to
infuse modernity into classical
themes and had a cubist
approach to illustrate these
themes. It is thought that he
was inspired by Pablo Picasso,
Juan Gris and Robert Delaunay.
The cloisonné enamel is free
of any restoration and is
showing very vibrant colours.
In exceptional condition
throughout, this present lot
is a terrific example.
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