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Patek Philippe by Inducta Ellipse Wall Clock

Partially verified

This is a Patek Philippe by Inducta Ellipse wall clock dated by the auction house to circa 1990. Styled after Patek Philippe's Golden Ellipse design, the clock features an elliptical steel case measuring 43 by 49 cm with a polished gold-tone finish. It is fitted with a blue dial bearing applied gold-tone baton hour markers, a double index at 12 o'clock, and gold-tone central baton hands, with 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE' printed in white. Christie's reports the time-only movement is battery-powered quartz.

Front view of the Patek Philippe by Inducta Ellipse wall clock showing the blue dial and gold-tone case
Front view of the Patek Philippe by Inducta Ellipse wall clock showing the blue dial and gold-tone case — Christie's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
onlineonly.christies.com
Category
Clock · Wall clock
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe by Inducta
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
33
Source-reported date
circa 1990
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Physical Characteristics and Design

This wall clock features an elliptical steel case measuring 43 by 49 cm with a gold-tone finish.

The blue dial includes applied gold-tone baton hour markers, featuring a double index marker at the 12 o'clock position. The dial is completed with gold-tone central baton hands and carries the printed inscription 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE' in white.

Evidence for this section
  • “DIAMETER: 43 x 49 cm.”
  • “CASE MATERIAL: Steel”
  • “Blue dial with applied gold-tone baton hour indexes and a double baton at 12 o'clock”
  • “Dial signed 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE' in white block lettering below the 12 o'clock position”

Mechanism and Operational Status

The clock operates via a quartz movement. At the time of cataloging, the movement was noted as ticking, though a service was recommended.

The clock is battery-operated. Shipping of this lot is subject to international regulations regarding the transport of batteries as dangerous goods.

Evidence for this section
  • “MOVEMENT: Quartz”
  • “Movement: ticking at the time of cataloguing, service recommended.”
  • “This lot incorporates batteries which may be designated as “dangerous goods” under international laws and regulations governing the transport of goods by air freight.”

Condition and Attribution

The piece is dated to circa 1990 by the auction house.

Observed condition issues include discolouration on the dial, primarily near the 5 o'clock position. The case is described as having little signs of wear.

Evidence for this section
  • “CIRCA: 1990”
  • “Dial: dial has discolouration mainly to 5”
  • “Case: with little signs of wear; otherwise in excellent overall condition”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific nature of the partnership between Patek Philippe and Inducta regarding wall clock production?
  • Can the dial discolouration be attributed to specific environmental exposure or material degradation common to this model?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe by Inducta Ellipse Wall Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Circa1990“CIRCA: 1990”
Case MaterialSteel“CASE MATERIAL: Steel”
Dimensions43 x 49 cm.“DIAMETER: 43 x 49 cm.”
Dial ColourBlue“DIAL: Blue”
Movement TypeQuartz“MOVEMENT: Quartz”
FunctionsTime only“FUNCTIONS: Time only”

Visible details

  • Elliptical polished gold-tone frame
  • Blue dial with applied gold-tone baton hour indexes and a double baton at 12 o'clock
  • Gold-tone central hour and minute baton hands
  • Dial signed 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE' in white block lettering below the 12 o'clock position

Research qualifications

  • No photographs showing the movement, case back, or mounting fixtures are provided
  • Condition report notes discolouration on the dial mainly near 5 o'clock

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

PATEK PHILIPPE BY INDUCTA, ELLIPSE WALL CLOCK, | Christie’s

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 03ca4714c1

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