Antiquorum’s Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 10th April 1994 Auction Totaled 2,493,285
The top lots for the auction are as follows:
Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 40977. Retailed by Gübelin, Lucerne, made in 1929. Extremely fine and probably unique, square, minute-repeating, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.
Sold for 256,500.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 100,000 - 120,000
Cartier, Paris, Londres, New York, made in the 1920's. Extremely fine and rare, 18 ct. gold mounted, 8 day rock crystal, "Pendule Mystérieuse", in original red leather fitted box.
Sold for 207,000.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 150,000 - 160,000
Cartier, Paris, No. 2778, case No. 28923 and 6499-2526, entered in the register the 17 January 1935. Extremely fine and unique, square 18 ct. gold "Podomètre", self winding watch with power reserve indication. In original red leather fitted box, with certificate.
Sold for 102,500.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 90,000 - 100,000
Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 38604, made in 1928. Extremely fine and rare rectangular, jumpinghour, 18 et white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with cord bracelet and gold buckle.
Sold for 55,200.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 50,000 - 55,000
Cartier, Paris «Squelette", No. 36376, entered in the register the 30 October 1950. Very fine 18 ct. gold, gem-set, keyless dresswatch.
Sold for 51,750.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 48,000 - 52,000
Bigelow Kennard & Co. Boston, Mass. No. 5114, Swiss, circa 1898. Very fine 18 ct. gold minute repeating, keyless moon phase astronomical triple complication watch with perpetual calendar, split second chronograph and 60 minute instantaneous recorder.
Sold for 51,750.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 50,000 - 60,000
Rolex "Prince Savonnette", Ref. 1872-1599, Patent No 334491, 4 September 1930. Extremely fine and rare, rectangular, 9 et gold and stainless steel, hunting-cased gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box and certificate.
Sold for 46,000.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 40,000 - 45,000
Louis Berthoud Horloger de la Marine, No. 93, sold on 29 Fructidor year XIII to Mr. Hulot, for 2500 Francs. Bought back from Mr. Hulot's widow on the 9 November 1810, for 2000 Francs, it was sold to the Marine the same month. Very fine marine chronometer.
Sold for 43,700.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 40,000 - 45,000
Gray & Constable, London, circa 1790. Extremely rare and fine, large steel, silver and gold, oval pair cased watch with matching chatelaine and key.
Sold for 41,400.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 40,000 - 50,000
Breguet Neveu & Cie., No. 4805, Horloge Marine à deux barillets, petit modèle sold to the Ministère de la Marine on the lst September 1834 for 2400 Francs. Fine two day marine chronometer with double barrels, in mahogany box.
Sold for 39,100.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 35,000 - 45,000