Details
Circa: Manufactured in 1971
Case material: Gilt brass
Diameter: 206 x 101 x 141 mm. (W x L x H)
Dial: Silvered
Movement: Quartz
Functions: Time only
With: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives, Patek Philippe service invoice dated 2021, winding key and presentation box
Certificate: No
Box: Yes
Note: The presentation box that accompanies this lot may not be the original “fitted box”. Please refer to paragraph A in the Conditions of Sale for further information. If you have any queries, please contact Watch Department at watcheshk@christies.com
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Lot Essay

Introduced around 1970s, the Reference 1000N represents a compelling chapter in Patek Philippe's history, demonstrating the manufacture's ability to embrace the emerging era of electronic technology without compromising its unwavering commitment to precision and craftsmanship. Produced in extremely limited numbers, this quartz electronic chronometer table clock has become a rare and highly collectible object for connoisseurs of Patek Philippe's more unconventional creations.

The present example features a rectangular brushed gilt brass case with square columns at each corner. The brushed silvered dial is adorned with black painted hour markers and a corporate logo above 6 o'clock—a detail that distinguishes this piece as a specially commissioned example for a particular client.

While many examples of this model were produced as corporate commissions for banks and other institutional clients, the Reference 1000N remains a testament to Patek Philippe's forward-looking approach during the transition from mechanical to quartz technology. Its harmonious blend of traditional gilt brass craftsmanship and cutting-edge quartz precision makes it an intriguing and desirable acquisition for the discerning collector of modern Patek Philippe clocks.

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