
Reference 2012 | A unique yellow gold, silver, lapis lazuli and diamond-set table clock | Circa 1980
Auction Closed
November 9, 12:39 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 30,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silver, diamond
Calibre: cal. B21 quartz, 13 jewels
Movement number: 8'425
Case: 18k yellow gold, lapis lazuli and diamond-set, dust cover secured by 4 screws and snap-on case back
Case number: 2'751'233
Size: 74.5 mm width, 117 mm height, 16 mm thickness
Signed: case and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and presentation case
This unique and striking small desk clock by Patek Philippe epitomizes the brand’s artistry and technical innovation during the 1980s. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the geometric case is richly decorated with alternating bands of lapis-lazuli and brilliant-cut diamonds, totalling approximately 6.01 carats. The bold chevron motif and vivid contrast between gold, blue stone, and diamonds lend the piece a distinctly modern interpretation of the Art Deco aesthetic.
Weighing 429 grams, the clock houses Patek Philippe’s renowned Beta 21 quartz movement, a groundbreaking development in Swiss horology that marked the dawn of high-precision electronic timekeeping. The faceted glass front reveals a minimalist gold dial with diamonds-set baton hands, underscoring the brand’s refined sense of proportion and elegance.
Offered complete with its original presentation box and certificate, this unique piece stands as a rare example of Patek Philippe’s fusion of horological innovation and decorative craftsmanship—an objet d’art of exceptional quality and presence.