Patek Philippe

• cal. 33 photo-electric movement • ecru dial, gilt matte chapter ring, Roman numerals spaced by the Calatrava cross, pierced lozenge hands • the case decorated with a cloisonné enamel hunt scene depicting two riders on horseback in full hunt attire in the foreground with a country home in the background, the scene signed EPL for Elisabeth Perusset Lagger, the revolving top fitted with the solar panel, mounted on three fluted feet • dial and movement signed Patek Philippe

The clock is not running as the battery in it is dead. It appears as if it has leaked onto the bottom and inside of the case. The movement will not run until it gets a battery to transfer energy from the solar panel to the winding motor. The enamel is in good order and is intact. The dial is clean with no surface marks on it. The movement is stamped 12064 on the back plate. There is a stamp that reads No. 31498 inside of the solar cell.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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Accompanied by an extract from the Archives confirming production in 1979 with a cloisonné enamel Winter Hunting Scene and sale on January 4th, 1980.

Each piece a unique work, Patek Philippe's cloisonné enamel dome clocks were created for the motif of the client's request. The present example features the artistry of Elisabeth Perusset Lagger, a master enameler whose work appears on several of Patek Philippe's cloisonné dome clocks.

For a note on Patek Philippe's use of solar technology, and another example of a solar-powered desk timepiece made by the firm, see lot 120.