INDUCTA FOR PATEK PHILIPPE, GILT BRASS WORLD TIME WALL CLOCKImportant information about this lot
Price Realised USD 47,500
Estimate
USD 20,000 - USD 40,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closed: 10 Dec 2021
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INDUCTA FOR PATEK PHILIPPE, GILT BRASS WORLD TIME WALL CLOCK
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Lot Essay
In 2000, Patek Philippe released a modern incarnation of the world time feature with the introduction of reference 5110. The present wall clock was part of a series distributed to Patek Philippe's most distinguished retailers as marketing support for the launch. These clocks were produced for Patek Philippe by the Swiss company Inducta, specialised among others in the manufacture of display clocks.
The present example is a nearly unique opportunity for the Patek Philippe collector to own what is, literally, the "greatest" world time watch.
Patek Philippe’s World Time watches are among the most distinguished creations of the revered firm. Invented in 1930 by the celebrated Louis Cottier and offered to Patek Philippe, the ingenious concentric rings mechanism allows for immediate knowledge of the time in every time zone of the world at a glance. Cottier's ingenuity resulted in the company's now revered classic references 1415 HU and 2523. In 1959, Patek Philippe obtained a patent for Cottier's device (Swiss Patent No. 340 191). The company further developed the movement, introducing calibre 240 HU in 1999.
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Condition report
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The present lot is offered in superb overall condition. The dial is clean with no signs of spotting or aging. The case is in superb overall condition with signs of wear consistent with the age The movement is in working order at the time of cataloguing consistent with the age of the watch. Please note, there are no batteries included with this present lot.
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We thank you for your interest in the forthcoming sale. We remind you again that all property is sold “as is” and should be viewed personally by you or by your professional advisor before the sale to assess its condition
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