Patek Philippe Ref. 707 "Arabesques" Solar-Powered Dome Table Clock

Technical characteristics

Type

Desk clock

Calibre

Photo-electric cell, cal. 17-250, 29 jewels

Material

Gilt brass

Reference

707

Dimensions

210mm Height

Case Number

147

Place recorded

Switzerland

Movement Number

872'672

Maker / attribution

Patek Philippe

Design

Visible features

• Cylindrical gilt brass casing supported by ribbed feet. • Angled solar photoelectric panel mounted within the domed top. • Engraved arabesque floral scrollwork visible along the dome and side sections. • Central dial with a circular brushed gilt chapter ring, hour index lines, faceted hands, and a signed plaque reading 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE'.

Case Form and Dial Arrangement

The clock stands 210 mm in height and is constructed from gilt brass. Its exterior features a cylindrical body supported by ribbed feet and crowned by a domed top. The seller states that the gilt brass case is hand engraved with an "Arabesque" motif, which is visually apparent as floral scrollwork across the dome and front sections. Positioned on the front of the cylindrical case is a central dial with a circular brushed gilt chapter ring and engraved hour index lines. Time is indicated by faceted hands, and a rectangular signed plaque reading 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE' is applied beneath the 12 o'clock position.

Identity and Archival Documentation

This timepiece is a Patek Philippe reference 707 dome table clock catalogued under the model name "Arabesques". According to the seller's documentation, the clock is accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1957 and its subsequent sale on January 23, 1959. The cataloguing notes that this piece represents the third known example of reference 707-07E to appear on the market. The movement number is listed as 872'672 and the case number is recorded as 147. Both the dial and the movement are stated in the catalogue entry to be signed by the manufacturer, though the movement signature is internal and not visible from the exterior front photograph.

Reported Solar Calibre and Mechanical Operation

The cataloguing identifies the clock's movement as manual caliber 17-250 with 29 jewels, operating with a photoelectric cell system. An angled solar panel is mounted within the top dome. According to the source essay, light captured by the rotatable photoelectric panel supplies energy to an internal storage device, which powers the mechanical movement. The essay describes that energy can be stored mechanically by winding the spring or electronically in an accumulator, with cells switching over to charge the accumulator once fully wound. However, the internal caliber, wiring, and accumulator components are not documented through visual inspection in the front view.

Identification

Reference

707

Serial number

Movement No 872'672, Case No 147

Source note

Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.