百達翡麗

• 光電機芯33，由太陽能板充電 • 灰白啞面錶盤，鍍金圓環備羅馬數字時標，穿孔指針 • 圓柱形錶殼由4個單獨彩色掐絲琺瑯板塊構成，飾以各種水生植物圖案，飾以3個掐絲琺瑯板塊描繪水禽在湖中暢泳，全個座鐘以圓腳座支撐 • 錶殼、錶盤及機芯印有品牌標誌

* 拍品資料以英文圖錄為準。

Solar charged quartz movement running while cataloguing. This clock has not been tested for accuracy of time keeping, a service might be needed in the near future at buyer's expense. Enamel on the case and panel is instact, minor hairline scuffs and discoloration on the metal part from normal use. Overall in excellent condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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.
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."

附帶原廠後補資料庫精萃及外盒。

自百達翡麗於1954年研發光功能並取得專利，百達翡麗座鐘首先於1950年中旬推出。鐘錶裝置通過至少一枚光伏電池將光線作為機芯的動力來源。最早的光動能座鐘通過上緊發條的機械方式儲存夜間所需的動力。鐘錶裝置增添了一種額外的電子儲存設備，這是一種可以提供上弦能量的蓄電池。光伏電池可將能量以電能的形式儲存在蓄電池中，也可以通過機械方式上緊發條。若發條裝置已經上弦完畢，光伏電池會將能量存入蓄電池。

由於座鐘細膩入微的曲線為琺瑯工匠帶來巨大的挑戰，每一件作品需要上數月才能完成琺瑯上釉工序，此座鐘應為百達翡麗為貴賓特別訂製。