485 lots

LOT 1

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Cosmograph "Daytona", Ref. 16523, present series. Tonneau shaped, self winding, 18ct gold and stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and 50 hours power reserve, with certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, bi-colour, waterproof, screwed back and buttons, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 400 units per hour, sapphire crystal. D. bicolour gold and black, with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. " Baton", radiumed hands. M. 13? Cal. 4030, rhodiumed, 31 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 2

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Cosmograph "Daytona", Ref. 16523, present series. Tonneau shaped, self winding, 18ct gold and stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and 50 hours power reserve.

C. massive, polished, satined, bi-colour, waterproof, screwed back and buttons, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour, sapphire crystal. D. bicolour white and black, with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. " Baton", radiumed hands. M. 13? Cal. 4030, rhodiumed, 31 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 3

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Cosmograph "Daytona", Ref. 16523, present series. Tonneau shaped, self winding, 18ct gold and stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and 50 hours power reserve.

C. massive, polished, satined, bi-colour, waterproof, screwed back and buttons, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour, sapphire crystal. D. bicolour gold and black, with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. " Baton", radiumed hands. M. 13? Cal. 4030, rhodiumed, 31 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 4

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex Oyster Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Cosmograph, Ref. 6263, 1970's. Fine, tonneau shaped, 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, waterproof, screwed back and buttons, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour gold and black, with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton", radiumed hands. M. 13-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 25,000

LOT 5

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex Oyster Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Cosmograph, Ref. 6265, 1970's. Fine and rare, tonneau shaped, 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with 18 ct gold Jubilee bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, waterproof, screwed back and buttons, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour gold and black, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton", gold radiumed hands. M. 13-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 35,000

LOT 6

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex Oyster Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Cosmograph, Ref. 6265, 1970's. Fine, tonneau shaped, 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, waterproof, screwed back and buttons, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour gold and black, with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton", radiumed hands. M. 13-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 35,000

LOT 7

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Date Just" Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1625, 1960's. Very fine and rare, center second, self winding, 18ct pink gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with date, fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, waterproof, screwed back, graduated revolving bezel. D. black, with radiumed indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton", gold radiumed hands. M. 12 3/4-, rhodiumed, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 8

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1803, 1970's. Fine, center second, self winding, 18ct gold, gentle-man's wristwatch, with date and 18ct gold President bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, waterproof, screwed back, gadrooned bezel. D. champagne, with applied gold indexes, apertures for the date. "Baton", gold radiumed hands. M. 12 3/4-, rhodiumed, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance- spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 9

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1803, 1970's. Fine, center second, self winding, 18ct pink gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with date.

C. massive, polished, waterproof, screwed back, gadrooned bezel, with an additional diamondset bezel. D. champagne, with applied gold indexes, apertures for the date. "Baton", gold radiumed hands. M. 12 3/4-, rhodiumed, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 10

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patel( Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 928955, case No. 639931, circa 1948. Fine, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, waterproof, antimagnetic protecting cap. D. mat silver, with applied steel indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" hands. M. 12" 120, rhodiumed, " fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

LOT 11

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 489821, case No. 297651, Ref. 126, circa 1948. Fine, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton", gold hands. M. 13", rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, glucidur balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micro-meter regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 12

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 828937, case No. 619366, circa 1937. Fine and rare, center second, stainless steel, gentle-man' s wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, waterproof, antimagnetic protecting cap, screwed back. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. "Feuille", gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-cOtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 13

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Amagnetic", No. 732800, case No. 2633153, Ref. 3417, circa 1965. Fine and rare, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, waterproof, antimagnetic protecting cap. D. mat silver, with applied steel indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" hands. M. 27-400 AM, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, gold lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 14

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 426715, case No. 320864, Ref. 4310, made in 1950

Good 18K pink gold keyless dress watch in original case and with a certificate. Three piece massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Mat silver dial with applied gold Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. Rhodium plated 16" movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 15

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 825752, case No. 610304, made for J. Boix, circa 1925.

Very elegant 18K pink and white gold keyless dress watch. Three piece "variee carrure carree" case with a pink gold band, white gold bezel and back. Two tone silvered dial with applied gold Arabic numerals, indexes and subsidiary seconds. Gold "feuilles" hands. Rhodium plated 16 " movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, three heat and cold isochronism and five position adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In mint condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 16

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patel( Philippe & Cie, Geneve N° 890393, case N° 418850, circa 1945.

Fine 18K gold keyless dress watch. Two piece massive "bassine pincee" polished case. Silvered dial with black indexes and subsidiary seconds. Gold "batons" hands. Rhodium plated 16" movement bearing the Geneva quality mark, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, three heat and cold isochronism and five position adjustments, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 47 mm

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 17

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patel( Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 931609, case no. 424189, Ref. 775-1, circa 1960.

Elegant 18K gold keyless dress watch. Three piece massive "variee" case. Two tone mat silver dial, the engine turned chapter with applied gold Arabic numeral for the 12, indexes and subsidiary seconds. Gold "dauphine" hands. Rhodium plated 17-170 caliber movement bearing the Geneva quality mark, "fausses cotes" deco-ration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 18

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Paul Buhre, Swiss, made for the Russian market, circa 1910.

Elegant 14K gold keyless oval Art Deco watch in original leather covered fitted case. Two piece massive polished case. Mat gold dial with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gild brass 11.5" movement, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and Breguet balance spring. signed on the dial and the fitted case. In very good condition. Diam. 60 x 42 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 19

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex, Precision, Swiss, circa 1940.

Fine stainless steel precision keyless dress watch. Three piece "variee" polished and satine case, glazed on both sides. Two ton polished and satine copper dial with applied steel Arabic numerals. Blued steel "baton" hands. Rhodium plated 16" movement, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, Breguet elinvar balance spring. Signed on the dial and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 20

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex, Chronometre, Prince Imperial, Swiss, circa 1940.

Fine and elegant stainless steel keyless pocket chronometer, Class A certificate at the Geneva Observatory. Three piece "variee" polished case. Mat silver dial with applied gold Roman numerals, indexes and subsidiary seconds. Gold "batons" hands. Very fine nickel 16- movement, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted in six positions, self compensated balance spring, Rolex patented escapement protecting cap. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 21

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Movado, Swiss, circa 1930.

Fine and unusual 18K cushion shape keyless dress watch, in original leather covered fitted case. Two piece massive "cushion" polished case. Mat silver offset dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. Rhodium plated 10.5" movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, three gold screwed settings, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, four adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and the movement. In good condition. Dim. 43 x 43 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 22

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Cartier, France, No. 14044-21569, 1920's.

Very elegant extra flat 18K gold keyless hunting cased dress watch. Double body massive "bassine pincee" polished case with knife edges. Black champleve enamelled monogram "W.D.R. Jr." on the cover. Mat silver dial with Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Rhodium plated 17"' extra flat European Watch & Clocks Cie. movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance. 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed Cartier on the dial, European Watch & Clocks Cie. on the movement. In good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 23

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Cartier, France, N° 29062-28634, 1930's.

Very elegant extra flat 18K gold keyless dress watch in original red leather fitted case. Two piece massive knife edge lenticular polished case. Two ton engine-turned silver dial with a small hour Roman chapter and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel " variees" hands. Fine rhodium plated 16" LeCoultre & C° movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed Cartier on the dial, Le Coultre on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 24

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Cartier, France, N° 4876, 1920's.

Very elegant 18K gold and enamel keyless sapphire set very flat dress watch, in original red leather fitted case and with certificate. Three piece massive "variee polished case, the band set with five sapphire cabochons, sapphire set winding crown, the large bezel decorated with a white champleve enamelled rim, similar rim on the back centered with a black circle. Silver engine turned dial with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "feuilles" hands. Nickel plated 16" movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a micrometric index. Signed on the dial and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

LOT 25

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Cartier, France, No. 4973-78319, 1930's

18K gold keyless pendant watch with matching clip. Two pieces case set within three concentric rings, Mat silver dial with black Arabic numerals and indexes. Blued steel " baton" hands. Rectangular nickel plated 8 1/2 x 5? Le Coultre movements, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed Cartier on the dia, Le Coultre on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 26

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 963390, case No 421653, Ref. 2430, for Cartier No.18689, circa 1949.

Very fine and rare, 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch. C. massive, polished, fluted lugs. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Baton" gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, " fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 34mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 27

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 723710, case No.685294, Ref. 1578 MG, circa 1954. Fine and rare, 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. black, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Feuille" gold hands. M. 12"'400, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-cOtes" decoration, 18 jewels, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 28

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 958467, case No. 422624, Ref. 2428, circa 1953.

Very fine and rare , 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch. C. massive, polished, large parallel fluted lugs. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, " Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10"'.200, rhodiumed, "faussescotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 29

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified, Chronometer, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065, 1930's, produced in 1000 examples between 1939 and 1950. Fine and rare, tonneau shaped, center second, self winding, 18ct pink gold, gentlemen's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, waterproof, screwed back, hooded lugs. D. black with painted Arabic numerals, " Baton" gold hands. M. 9 3/4-, rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 30

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 3131, 1940's, produced in 500 examples between 1939 and 1946. Fine, tonneau shaped, center second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, waterproof, screwed back. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals, "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 3/4-, rhodiumed, 19 jewels, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm,.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 31

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 3065, 1940's. Fine and rare, center second, self winding, 14ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, antimagnetic protecting cap, screwed back, hooded lugs. D. black, with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals, "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 9 3/4-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 32

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patel( Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 929327, case No. 639922, circa 1949. Fine, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, waterproof, antimagnetic protecting cap, screwed back. D. mat silver,with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Baton" steel hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" deco-ration, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 33

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 704781, case No. 660397, Ref. 2457, circa 1955. Very fine and rare, center second, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver, with indexes, "Baton" steel hands. M. 27 SC, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micro-meter regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 30mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 34

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Amagnetic", No. 728922, case No. 2610439, Ref. 3417, 1959. Fine and rare, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, waterproof, stepped sides, screwed back. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton", steel hands. M. 12"'-400, from 1960: 27-400 AM with Giromax balance, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, "fausses-cOtes" deco-ration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, micrometer regulator. Dial, ca-se and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 35

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 977498, case No. 2616821, Ref. 2554/2, circa 1960.

Fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18ct gold, gentle-man's wristwatch, with a 18ct tricolour gold bracelet. C. massive, polished. D. guilloche, tricolour gold matching the bracelet, with sapphireset indexes, "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9"'-90, tonneau, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial and case signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 22x29 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 36

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1180130, case No. 2677803, Ref. 3563/2, 1970's. Fine, center second, self winding, 18ct gold, gentle-man's wristwatch, with 18ct hammered gold Patek Philippe integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, waterproof, screwed back, "hammered" bezel, back winder. D. "hammered" gold, with applied gold indexes, "Baton" gold hands. M. 1-350, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-cOtes" decoration, 28 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator, bidirectional win-ding, peripheral 18ct gold rotor mounted on ball-bearing.. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 37

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Gübelin, 1940's. Very fine, rectangular 18ct pink gold, gentleman's wristwatch, designed with small squares.

C. massive, polished, table crystal. D. gold, matching the bracelet, with applied gold indexes, "Dauphine" blued steel hands. M. 8-, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27x34 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 38

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patel( Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 20247, case No. 20247, sold on October 4th, 1869.

Fine and small early 18K gold keyless quarter repeating watch in original fitted case, with original certificate and a spare glass. Four body massive "demi-bassine et filets" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamelled dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass 13.5" movement, 29 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 39

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, N° 90037, case N° 9037-148, made for Tiffany & C°, New York, circa 1893.

Fine and rare 18K gold keyless five minute repeating fob watch. Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. Nickel plated 14" movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, two screwed settings, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed Tiffany on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 40

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patel( Philippe & Cie., Geneve, N° 90216, case N° 209031, made for Spaulding & C°, Paris, circa 1893.

Fine and rare 18K pink gold small keyless minute repeating fob watch. Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case, gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals. Gold Louis XV hands. Very fine nickel plated 11.5" movement, " fausses cotes" decoration, 32 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed Spaulding on the dial and the cuvette, both Spaulding and Patek Philippe on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 41

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve N° 80460, case N° 201741, made for Tiffany & C°, New York, circa 1893.

Very fine and rare 18K pink gold hunting cased keyless minute repeating miniature fob watch. Four body massive "demi bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. Very rare gilt brass 8.5"movement, 29 jewels, Equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed Patek Philippe on the dial, Tiffany on the movement. In good condition. Diam. 26 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

LOT 42

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen, N° 15139, circa 1890. Very fine 18K gold hunting cased keyless minute repeating watch.

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filets" polished case. Gold cuvette, engine-turned on the edge. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. Fine glazed, nickel plated 18? movement, 31 jewels, four gold screwed settings, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Typical Jules Jurgensen patented hand setting device by means of the folding bow. Signed on the dial, the cuvette and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

LOT 43

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

J.M. Wendt, Adelaide and Brocken Hill, Swiss, circa 1890.

Fine 18K gold hunting cased keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph. Four body massive "bassine et filets" engine-turned case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary seconds.Blued steel "spade" hands. Glazed nickel plated 19? movement, 32 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. The chronograph with a visible work, the push piece on the band. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 44

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Ed. Richard, Locle, N°2664, made circa 1890 for the American market.

Very fine 18K pink gold hunting cased keyless five minute repeating watch with chronograph. Four body massive "bassine et filets" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph rings and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. fine nickel plated 18? three quarter plate movement, 29 jewels in gold screwed settings, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a special micrometric index. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band, the chronograph with a push piece on the band. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

LOT 45

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

H.R. Ekegren, Geneve, N°78724, made for J.E. Caldwell & C°, Philadelphia, circa 1916.

Very fine 18K gold, keyless minute repeating dress watch. Three body massive "demi-bassine" polished case with invisible hinges. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dates June 26th 1916. Mat gold dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. Nickel 18" movement, 31 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 46

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Jules Jurgensen Copenhagen, N°15057, Swiss, circa 1880.

Very fine 18K pink gold keyless minute repeating watch in original Brazilian rose-wood fitted case. Four body massive "demi-bassine et filets" polished case. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the edge. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. Very fine nickel plated 18" movement, "a vagues" decoration, 29 jewels, " three gold screwed settings, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Typical Jules Jurgensen patented hand setting device by means of the folding bow. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the dial, the cuvette and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 47

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patel( Philippe & Cie., Geneve, N° 90003, case N° 90003, made for Tiffany & C°, New York, circa 1892.

Fine 18K gold hunting cased keyless minute repeating watch. Four body massive "demi-bassine carrure ronde" polished case, a dedication dated June 13th 1910 inside the back. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated: 1882- 1892. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. Nickel plated 19" movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 31 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed Tiffany on the dial and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

LOT 48

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patel( Philippe & Cie. No. 930549 case no. 642363, circa 1947.

Very fine 18K pink gold keyless moon phase astronomical dress watch with a perpetual calendar. Three piece massive "gouge, carrure plate" polished and satine ca-se. Mat pink gold dial with applied gold Arabic numerals and dots, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months with the leap year cycle, the dates and the seconds with an inner moon phase aperture. Gold "feuilles" hands,. Very fine rhodium plated 16"' movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 49

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex, Swiss, No 579555-462, circa 1950.

Very rare and fine 18K pink gold world times keyless dress watch, in original fitted case. Three piece "variee, carrure carree" polished and satine case. Mat silver small dial with gold applied Roman numerals and indexes, outer Arabic dark and light revolving chapter ring for day and night hours, and the world time chapter bearing the names of 31 cities of the world, according to the Louis Cottier world time patent. Gold Hands. Rhodium plated 16"' movement, 18 hewels, protecting escapement, monometallic balance adjusted in six positions and self compensated Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In mint condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 45,000 - 45,000

LOT 50

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified, Chronometer, Ref. 5015, produced in 3000 examples between 1948 and 1952. Fine, tonneau shaped, center second, self winding, 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, waterproof, screwed back, graduated bezel. D. champagne, with radiumed indexes. " Alpha" gold radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 51

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex Oyster "Athlete", Ref. 4127, circa 1940. Fine and rare, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch.

C.polished, satined, waterproof, screwed back. D. pink, with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Skeleton", radiumed hands. M. 10-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 2 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 52

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer. Ref. 3458. Fine, tonneau shaped, self-winding, 18ct gold, gentle-man' s wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, waterproof, screwed back, graduated bezel. D. mat silver, with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton", gold hands. M. 9 3/4-, rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 53

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 2940, produced from 1939 to 1942. Fine, tonneau shaped, self winding, pink gold and stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch, with steel and gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, waterproof, screwed back, pink gold hooded lugs, bezel and winding-crown. D. pink, with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, " Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 54

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex Ref. 6152-1, and Officine Panerai, Firenze, 1940's, especially made for the Italian Navy Commandos. Very rare set of 3 stainless steel Scuba-diving wrist-instruments: one compass, one "bathometer" and one cushion shaped wrist-watch.

C. polished, waterproof, antimagnetic protecting cap, screwed back with a security lever for the crown impermeability. D. black, with radiumed Arabic numerals. " Baton", radiumed hands. M. 16-, rhodiumed, "faussescotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 47x47 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 55

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Cartier New York, "Reverso", No. 467455. Fine and rare, rectangular, stainless steel "Staybrite", gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, fluted bezel. D. mat silver, with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton", blued steel hands. M. 8-, signed Cartier Inc., gilt brass, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted to 3 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23x38 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 56

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Cartier "Tank Allonge", No. 42989, 1930's. Extremely rare, rectangular 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white, with painted Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 8-, tonneau, signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, " fausses-cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 22x28 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

LOT 57

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Cartier Paris "Tank", No. 85248, 1930's. Fine, rectangular, 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, antimagnetic protecting cap, hinged back, stepped sides, back winder. D. white, with painted Roman numerals. "Baton", blued steel hands. M. 6-, baguette Duo-plan, signed Jaeger LeCoultre, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, mono-metallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22x35 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

LOT 58

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Cartier Paris, "Tank Obus"", No. 758894, 1960's. Fine and rare, rectangular, 18ct pink gold, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, antimagnetic protecting cap, stepped bezel, hooded lugs, back winder. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals, "Breguet" blued steel. hands, M. 4-, baguette, signed Jaeger LeCoultre, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 3 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 19x25 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 59

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Cartier Paris, No. 781011207, circa 1976. Fine, rectangular elongated, tonneau shaped, 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white, with painted Roman numerals. "Baton", blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2-, signed Cartier, rhodiumed, "faussescotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26x32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 60

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Cartier Paris, Automatique, 1970's. Extremely rare, rectangular "cambre", self winding, gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box and 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white, with painted Roman numerals, "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 8-, signed Cartier, rhodiumed, "oeil-deperdrix" decoration, 17 jewels, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26x30 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 61

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Cartier Paris "Tank", No. 027937, Ref. 162, 1960's. Fine and rare, extra-flat, tonneau shaped, 18ct gold and lapis-lazuli, gentleman's wristwatch, with 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, satined with lapis-lazuli sides, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white, with painted Roman numerals. "Baton", gold hands. M. 9-, signed Vacheron & Constantin, No. 617104, nickeled, "faussescotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, mono-metallic balance, adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26x35 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

LOT 62

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Cartier Paris "Reverso", No. 030337, 1960's. Fine and rare, rectangular, 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box and 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white, with painted Roman numerals. "Baton", blued steel hands. M. 9-, signed Cartier, rhodiumed, ,"faussescotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24x32 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

LOT 63

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Cartier Paris, "Reverso", No. 035249, 1960's. Fine and rare, rectangular 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box and 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white, with painted Roman numerals, "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9-, signed Cartier, rhodiumed, "faussescOtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24x32 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

LOT 64

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Gübelin, Lucerne, 1930's. Rare and elegant 18K bicolour gold keyless wondering time dress watch.

Three piece massive "variee carrure plate" polished ca-se with reeded band and white gold edges. Patented mat silver dial, the arrow engraved on the revolving center with an aperture for the jumping hour Arabic volvelle, pointing the minutes on the Arabic outer ring. Rhodium plated 16" movement, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

LOT 65

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Longines, Swiss, 1930's. Rare and unusual 14K gold keyless "roulette" dress watch.

The watch is set in a ball bearing ring, engraved with numerals, allowing to play "a la roulette" on one side, "a la boule" on the reverse. Mat silver dial with gold applied Arabic numerals, indexes and subsidiary seconds. Gold " Dauphines" hands. Rhodium plated 10" movement, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 41 mm

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 66

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Audemars Piguet & co., Geneve no. 405009, case no. 405009, circa 1930. Very elegant and rare 18K gold digital triple calendar keyless dress watch.

Three piece massive "bassine pincee" polished case. two ton, mat and satine gold offset dial with Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary apertures below the dial for the days of the week, the dates on the months. Blued steel " dauphines" hands. Rhodium plated 17"movement, " fausses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance , 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In mint condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 67

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Agassiz, Swiss, N° 4554015, 1950's. Very fine and rare, 14K gold world time keyless dress watch.

Three piece "variee carrure carree" polished and satine case, a monogram engraved on the back below an eagle, with the motto: "Magnanimus esto". Mat silver small dial with gold applied Roman numerals and indexes, outer Arabic dark and light revolving chapter ring for day and night hours, and the world time chapter bearing the names of 40 cities of the world, according to the Louis Cottier world time patent. Gold hands. Rhodium plated 15" movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 68

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1870. Unusual 18K gold and enamel rectangular keyless fob watch.

Four body massive "variee" rectangular polished case with cut corners, glazed on both sides. Gold cuvette enamelled overall, a medaillon at the center with two children painted in a garden, the border painted with flowers on a pink ground. Small blue enamel dial with white enamel Roman numerals and scallop edge, pink enamel border with painted cupids on a garland of flowers. Gold Louis XV hands. Gilt brass 10.5" x 13", oval movement, 6 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain three armed balance. In very good condition. Dim. 56 x 30 mm

CHF 7,500 - 8,500

LOT 69

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Cartier, France, N° 5718-19459, circa 1930. Rare and fine 18k gold and enamel keyless dress watch.

Three piece "variee" case with reeded band, a polished bezel, the back enamelled with a fine Egyptian scene of finely painted horsemen and further champleve polychrome decoration. Silver engine turned dial with a small Roman hour chapter and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "variees" hands. Rhodium plated 16" , European watch and clock C° movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed Cartier on the dial, European Watch and Clock C° on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 70

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, N° 405945, case by Verger, Paris, N°10908, 1920's Fine and elegant 18K two ton gold and enamel keyless dress watch.

Three piece massive "variee carrure carree" polished case, with reeded band, white gold edges, a fine champleve enamelled coat of arms painted on the back (slightly restored). Mat silver dial with applied gold Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. Nickel 16" movement, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and the movement, ca-se signed Verger. In good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 71

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Henry Capt, Geneve, N°49683, circa 1920. Elegant 18K gold and enamel Keyless dress watch.

Four body massive "bassine pincee" case, decorated overall with engraved scrolled foliage on a black champleve enamelled ground in the Charles X style. Gold cuvette. Mat gold dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. Rhodium plated 17" movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, the cuvette and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 72

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, N° 171433, case N° 277005, made for Sim & C°, Troy, N.Y., circa 1913. Fine and elegant 18K gold and enamel keyless dress watch.

Four body massive "bassine pinctie" polished case, blue champleve enamelled greeks on the borders, blue champleve enamelled monogram "MW" on the back. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated Christmas 1913. White enamel dial with Empire numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. Fine nickel plated 17"' movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, the cuvette and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 73

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patel( Philippe & Cie., Geneve, N° 170311, case N° 403766, made for J.J. Sweeney Jewelry C°, Houston, Texas, circa 1913. Very fine 18K gold keyless pocket chronometer.

Three body massive "demi-bassine" polished case with invisible hinges. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. Very fine nickel plated 18"' "Extra" quality movement, 21 jewels, two screwed settings, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, blued steel balance spring with a Philippe terminal curve and a swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, the cuvette and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

LOT 74

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patel( Philippe & Cie., Geneve, N° 138655, case N° 138655 made for Bailey Banks & Biddle C°, Philadelphia, circa 1906. Very fine 18K gold keyless pocket chronometer.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer red Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. Very fine nickel plated 18"' movement "Extra special" quality, " fausses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels, two screwed settings, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, blued steel balance spring with a Philippe terminal curve and a swan neck micrometric index. Signed by the America retailer on the dial and the case, both by Patek Philippe and the retailer on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

LOT 75

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, N° 167666, case N° 275378 , circa 1913. Very fine 18K gold keyless pocket chronometer.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with "Empire" numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. Very fine nickel plated 18"' first quality movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, eight adjustments, blued steel balance spring with a Philippe terminal curve and a Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. Signed on the dial, the cuvette and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

LOT 76

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex, "Prince Brancard", Ref. 9710, 1930's. Very fine and rare, 14ct white gold, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. polished silver, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 7-, Extra Prima Observatory Quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, Invar balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25x42 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

LOT 77

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex, Prince "Brancard", Ref. 1490, 1940's, produced in circa 700 examples. Fine and rare, rectangular curved, 9ct white and yellow gold, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, bi-colour with white and yellow gold stripes in relief on the bezel, stepped sides. D. two-tone silver, with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 7-, Ultra Prima, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 23x35 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 78

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex, "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1491, 1930's. Extremely fine and rare, rectangular curved, jumpinghour, 18ct white gold, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, stepped sides, table crystal. D. twotone silver, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, apertures for the jumping-hours. M. 7-, Extra Prima Observatory Quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26x42 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

LOT 79

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex, Perpetual, "Precision", Ref. 8171, produced in 1000 examples between 1949 and 1952. Fine, astronomic, self-winding, stainless steel, gentle-man' s wristwatch, with triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations, "Feuille" steel hands. M. 10 1/2"'A-295, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 80

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified, Chronometer, Ref. 6062, produced in 350 examples in yellow gold, and 50 examples in pink gold from 1950 to 1953. Fine and rare, astronomic, tonneau shaped, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, waterproof, screwed back. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations, "Alpha" gold hands. M. 9 3/4-, rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 81

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex, Chronograph, Ref. 6238, 1960's, produced in 3600 examples between 1962 and 1967. Fine tonneau shaped, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, waterproof, screwed back. D. mat silver, with indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation, " Baton" radiumed hands. M. 13"'rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 82

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patel( Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 867833, case No. 658547, Ref. 533, circa 1950. Fine, 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. " Feuille", gold hands. M. 13-, rhodiumed, "faussescotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, mono-metallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 83

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Rolex Antimagnetic, for Giudici, Milano, Ref. 3695, produced in 48 examples in yellow gold and 48 examples in pink gold between 1940 and 1941. Very fine and rare, 18ct pink gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. pink, with indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille", blued steel hands. M. 14-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 84

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 867159, case No. 651023, Ref. 130, circa 1946. Fine, 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. " Feuille" gold hands. M. 13-, rhodiumed, "faussescotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, mono-metallic balance, adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 85

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patel( Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Officier", No. 768724, Ref. 3960, present serie of 2200 pieces only, produced expressely for the 150th Anniversary of Patek Philippe in April 1989, 2000 examples in yellow gold, 150 in grey gold, and 50 in platinum. Fine, 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, dedicated gold do-me, gold screws on the lugs, Louis XV winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. white enamel, with Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet", blued steel hands. M. 9-, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 86

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patel( Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 752552, Ref. 3960, present serie of 500 pieces only, produced expressely for the 150th Anniversary of Patel( Philippe in April 1989, 450 examples in pink gold and 50 in platinum. Very fine and rare, tonneau shaped, jumping-hour, 18ct pink gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back. D. mat silver, with Arabic numerals, aperture for the jumping-hours. "Breguet", blued steel hands. M. 215H G, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 28x29 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

LOT 87

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patel( Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 771792, Ref. 3940, present series. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch, with perpetual calender and moon phases, with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, sapphire crystal. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the 24 hours, the months and the leap years, apertures for the lunations. " Dauphine", gold hands. M. 240-Q, rhodiumed, "faussescOtes" decoration, 27 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, mobile stud bearer, 22ct gold rotor mounted on ball-bearings, monodirectional winding. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

LOT 88

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patel( Philippe, &Cie, Geneve, No. 788502, case No. 311994, Ref. 788/4, circa 1965. Unusual 18ct gold "Ricochet" dress watch.

Hand made asymmetrical massive two piece case. Gold dial with a matching decoration and black indexes. Blued steel "Baton" hands. 10"' rhodiumed 23-300 movement bearing the Geneva Quality Mark, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Patek Philippe patented "Giromax" balance, shock resistant suspension, 3 heat and cold isochronism and 8 adjustments, self-compensated balance-spring. Signed on the dial the case and the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 45x38 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 89

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 781932, case No. 2605244, Ref. 3413, prototype never produced in series, model designed by Gilbert Albert circa 1958. Extremely fine and rare, asymmetric, 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. quadrilatera, massive, polished, satined. D. champagne quadrilateral, with indexes. "Baton", gold hands. M. 23-300, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "faussescotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 35x28 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 90

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 789980, case No. 311982, Ref. 788/2, circa 1965. Unusual 18ct gold "Ricochet" dress watch.

Hand made asymmetrical massive two piece case. Gold dial with a matching decoration and black indexes. Blued steel "Baton" hands. 10"' rhodium plated 23-300 movement bearing the Geneva Quality Mark, "faussescotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Patek Philippe patented Giromax balance, shock resistance suspension, 3 heat and cold isochronism and 8 adjustments, self-compensating balance-spring. Signed on the dial the case and the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 45x38 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 91

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1143534, case No. 311981, Ref. 788/2, circa 1965.

Unusual 18ct gold "Ricochet" dress watch. Hand made asymmetrical massive two piece case. Gold dial with a matching decoration and black indexes. Blued steel "Baton" hands. 10"' rhodium plated 23-300 movement bearing the Geneva Quality Mark, "faussescotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Patek Philippe patented Giromax balance, shock resistance suspension, 3 heat and cold isochronism and 8 adjustments, self-compensating balance-spring. Signed on the dial the case and the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 43x38 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 92

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Patel( Philippe & Cie., Geneve, N° 137858, case N° 273369, circa 1907. Very fine 18K gold keyless watch with a split second chronograph.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. Nickel plated 17? movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 22 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. The split second chronograph with a visible work, the push pieces on the winding crown and on the band. Signed on the dial, the cuvette and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 93

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Auguste Saltzman - Chaux-de-Fonds, No 1198, circa 1860 Fine 18K gold hunting cased watch with independent seconds and 1/4 second "diablotine".

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filets" engine turned case with a reeded band. Gold cuvette engine turned on the edge. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer independent second ring and subsidiary dial for the 1/4 second "foudroyante". Gold Breguet hands with blued steel tips. Fine nickel plated 18? key wound double train movement, "a vague" decoration, the barrels wound separately, 28 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. the independent second train patented in June 1858 is stopped and released by means of a push piece on the band. Signed on the dial, the cuvette and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 54 mm

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 94

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

C.H. Meylan, Brassus, N° 5058, circa 1898. Very fine 18K pink gold keyless minute repeating watch, with split second chronograph and instantaneous 60 minute recorder.

Four body massive "bassine et filets" polished case. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1898. White enamel dial with radiant Arabic numerals, outed red Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "spade" hands. Fine nickel plated 18? movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 34 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band, The chronograph with a visible work, the push piece on the winding crown, split second push piece on the band. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 95

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Jules Montandon, Locle, No 31846, circa 1890. Good 18K gold hunting cased keyless quarter repeating watch with chronograph and thirty minute instantaneous recorder.

Four body massive "demi bassine et filets" engine turned case with reeded band. Gold cuvette engine turned on the edge. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic chronograph ring, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "variees" hands. nickel plated 19? decorated movement, 24 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. The chronograph with a visible work, the push piece on the band. Signed on the dial and the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 96

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

J. Sewill, 30 Cornhill, Royal Exchange, London and 61 South castle Street , Liverpool, Prize medals International Exhibitions London 1862, Paris 1867, N° 28609, bearing the London Hall Marks for 1875-1876. Fine 18K gold hunting cased pocket chronometer.

Four body massive "bassine et filets" polished case, a gold monogram applied on the cover. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30 hour up/down scale. Blued steel "pear" hands. Fine gilt brass 18? three quarter plate movement, fusee with a maintaining power, 15 jewels in screwed settings, spring detent escapement, two armed cut bimetallic balance with gold poising screws, diamond endstone, blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves, free sprung. Signed on the dial and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

LOT 97

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Snd. Mercier a Geneve, Horloger Brevete de sa Mageste Britanique, circa 1860. Fine 18K gold half hunting cased quarter repeating independent center second watch with hour and minute recorder and double calendar.

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filets" engine-turned case (slightly worn), with reeded band, a monogram engraved on the back, black enamelled numerals around the small offset dial aperture. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with a small Roman chapter for hours and minutes, symmetrical Roman chapter for the hour and minute register, outer independent second ring, subsidiary dials for the days of the week and the dates. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass 19? double train movement with going barrels wound separately, 28 jewels, equilibrated straight line escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. The independent second train with a bolt on the band. Signed on the dial, the cuvette and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 98

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Paul Buhre, N° 4155, Swiss, made for the Russian market, circa 1896. Very fine 18K gold and enamel hunting cased keyless minute repeating watch.

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filets" engine turned case, the Russian champleve enamelled double headed crowned eagle on the cover, also engraved inside with a dedication dated 1896. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold "pear" hands. Very fine nickel plated 19? movement, "fausses cotes" deco-ration, 31 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 99

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

Dent, Watchmaker to the Queen, 33 Cockspur Street, London, N° 29531, bearing the London Hall Marks for 1881-1882. Very fine 18K gold hunting cased minute repeating watch.

Four body massive "bassine et filets" polished case, monograms engraved on the cover and the back also engraved inside with dedications. Gold cuvette engraved both sides with dedications. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " spade" hands. Fine gilt brass three quarter plate movement with a going barrel, 29 jewels, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with a terminal curve. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the dial and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 100

Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc... Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990

CH. Meylan, Brassus, N° 2614, circa 1890. Fine 18K Bi-coloured gold hunting cased keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph made for the american market.

Four body massive "fantaisie" case engraved with scrolled feathers, the cover chased with a fishing scene, the back with a hunting scene. Gold cuvette. White enamel three piece dial with Arabic numerals, red outer Arabic minute and seconds rings and subsidiary seconds (small hair cracks). Blued steel Breguet hands. Nickel plated 19"' three quarter plate movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 24 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. The chronograph with a visible work, the push piece on the band. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000