Antiquorum’s Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 15th October 2000 Auction Totaled 5,746,017
The top lots for the auction are as follows:
The Spring.Attributed to Piguet et Meylan à Genève, made for the Chinese market, circa 1820.Magnificent and rare 18K gold and enameled, quarter repeating musical triple-train automaton watch with two musicians, set with half-pearls and turquoises.
Sold for 905,500.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 280,000 - 360,000
USD 160,000 - 200,000
Breguet No. 153/2461, Garde-Temps,Extremely fine gold pocket chronometer with power reserve indication, in a contemporary style red leather fitted box.
Sold for 135,500.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 130,000 - 150,000
USD 70,000 - 90,000
Tavannes, Swiss, case No. 678300, circa 1920.Fine and unusual 18K gold form watch in the shape of a book containing a miniature copy of the Koran.
Sold for 130,000.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 5,000 - 6,000
USD 2,800 - 3,400
Breguet et Fils No. 1805, petite pendule à quatre parties, started on 21 Germinal An 13 (April 11, 1805) and sold to Monsieur André Berker on 26 Prairial an 13 (June 15, 1805) for 1.800 Francs.Very fine and rare mahogany, eight-day going, quarter repeating grande et petite sonnerie carriage clock with alarm and special escapement, with contemporary fitted box.
Sold for 113,500.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 80,000 - 100,000
USD 45,000 - 55,000
Patek Philippe Ref. Ref. 1463
Sold for 104,700.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 75,000 - 90,000
USD 40,000 - 50,000
Patek Philippe Ref. Ref. 1463
Sold for 89,300.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 70,000 - 80,000
USD 39,000 - 43,000
Patek et Cie. à Genève, circa 1850.Very fine and rare, gilt brass eight-day going, petite sonnerie, quarter repeating, carriage clock with alarm and chronometer escapement, in fitted box.
Sold for 86,000.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 28,000 - 32,000
USD 16,000 - 18,000
Breguet, "Type XX" No. 1780, 1950's.Extremely rare, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold aviator's wristwatch with retour en vol round button chronograph and register and gold bezel.
Sold for 86,000.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 80,000 - 90,000
USD 45,000 - 50,000
Patek Philippe Ref. Ref. 3450
Sold for 84,900.00 CHF
Estimate CHF 70,000 - 80,000
USD 40,000 - 45,000