Lot 1
Patek Philippe. An unusual wood and brass electro quartz marine chronometer
Naviquartz III, Ref.1215, Case No.1'802'392, made in 1980
Auction: Icons of Time: Patek Philippe | Lots 1- 17 | Thurs 19 November 2026 from 2pm
Description
Electro-quartz battery driven movement, clear compartment with setting knob, stop-seconds button and fine-setting screw within water-tight outer with cover, white dial with black Roman numerals, outer minute track, black moon hands, centre seconds, brass centre plate with red/green battery level display and voltage test button, hinged wooden rectangular case with inset brass corners, blank brass inner plates to the inner and outer cover. Dial, case and movement signed.
Dimensions
Dim. 125mm x 159mm x 76mm.
Footnote
Naviquartz clocks were produced from 1972 through to the mid 1980s. They were initially designed for use on board ships and yachts but quickly became prized desk accessories. Henri Stern himself owned a Naviquartz III which was engraved with his name and the date May 1, 1974.
