Fine Watches

Patek Philippe For Kelvin Hughes

A WOODEN DECK CLOCK, CIRCA 1970

Lot Closed

February 5, 05:59 PM GMT

Estimate

1,000 - 2,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Patek Philippe For Kelvin Hughes

A WOODEN DECK CLOCK, CIRCA 1970

Dial: matte black

Caliber: quartz

Movement number: 419184

Case: painted wood, aluminum

Size: 180 mm width

Signed: dial signed by maker and retailer, movement signed by maker

Box: a fitted wooden box signed Kelvin Hughes, London

Papers: no

Kelvin Hughes is maker of marine chronometers and ship navigational instruments based in London for over 250 years. During the early 1970s Patek Philippe and Kelvin Hughes embarked on a brief partnership making marine chronometers that were equally suited for a client’s yacht and office.

The present lot is a venerable time capsule of the 1970's, featuring a bold black dial with rectangular luminescent hands. The dial is striking and high legible.