432 lots

LOT 1

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Universal Genève, "Compur", 1940's. Rare 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, lapidated hooded lugs with mobile circular pin-holder. D. mat silver with indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary second and 45 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 13', gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 2

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse, No. 619412, 1940's. Very rare and large 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph and register.

C.massive, polished, articulated hooded lugs. D. pink with Arabic numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials. "Bâton" steel hands. M. 141/2', rhodiumed, 20jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 3

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Universal Genève, 1940's. Very fine 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, articulated hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary dial for the second, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 13', gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 4

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 808424, case No. 289957, circa 1925. Fine "carré galbé" 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. Radiumed "skeleton" hands. M. 12', rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 30 x 30 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 5

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 820647, case No. 607479, circa 1930. Fine tonneau shaped, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary second dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10', gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 26 x 27 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 6

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 194144, case No. 286005, circa 1920. Fine tonneau shaped, "Art Déco", 18-carat gold gentle-man' s wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged and engraved bezel. D. mat silver with radial Arabic numerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 10', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 26 x 26 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 7

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 821308, case No. 415979, circa 1931. Cushion shaped, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C.massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver with applied gold "Breguet" numerals + auxiliary second dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 12"', gilt brass, 17 jewels, cut bi-metallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and move-ment signed. In very good condition. 30 x 30 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 8

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 8171, 1950's. Astronomic, self-winding, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with moon phases and triple date.

C. massive, polished. D. "Champagne" with applied gold indexes + auxiliary second 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. 11', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 9

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Rolex Antimagnetique, Ref. 4768, 1940's. Very fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, telemeter and triple date.

C.massive, polished, fancy lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minute register, outer graduation for the telemeter and the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 10

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Rolex Oyster perpetual, Chronometer, Ref. 8171, 1950's. Very rare astronomic self-winding stainless steel gentle-man' s wristwatch with moon phases and triple date.

C. polished. D. mat silver with radiumed indexes + auxiliary second dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the weeks, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" hands. M. 11", rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, " superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.-

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 11

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Rolex Prince "Railway", Ref. 1768, 1930's. Fine rectangular stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined. D. two-tone silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7', Extra-Prima, nickeled, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 20 x 35 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 12

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 830469, case No. 2603583, Ref. 655, circa 1934. Rare and early rectangular stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, fluted and lapidated bezel. D. mat silver with applied white gold indexes + auxiliary second dial. " Bâton" white gold hands. M. 9"'-90, tonneau, rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 22 x 30 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 13

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 833044, case No. 618532, circa 1934. Rare rectangular curved stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, bevelled, stepped sides. D. black with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses- côtes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 22 x 31 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

LOT 14

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Rolex Prince, 1930's. Rectangular curved 10-carat gold filled, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished lapidated. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary second dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7"' nickeled, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance Extra prima, self-co, rnpensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 20 x 36 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 15

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 856358, case No. 309172, circa 1956. Very fine and rare 18-carat pink gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied pink gold indexes. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. 8"'-85, rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 23 mm. Estimate: SFr. 3'000-4'000

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,255

LOT 16

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Bueche Girod, 1970's. Rare 18-carat white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date in the shape of a Lancia radiator grill.

C. shaped, massive, polished. D. grey with the grill design, bearing the blue enamel Lancia symbol, applied indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" hands. M. 71/z"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, antishock system. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 20 x 39 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 17

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Breguet, Ref. 5032, 1970's. Fine astronomic 18-carat gold lady's wristwatch with moon phases.

C. massive, polished, gadrooned band, sapphire set winding crown. D. guilloché silver with Roman numerals + auxiliary second dial, aperture for the moon phases. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 26 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 18

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 946161, case No. 677054, Ref. 3158, circa 1954. Fine platinum and diamondset lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, diamondset bezel and teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied platinum indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" platinum hands. M. 7"'-70, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 18,5 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 19

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Rolex Antimagnetic, Ref. 3055, 1930's. Very rare and small stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer. Very rare and small stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 10', rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallit balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 20

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Rolex Oyster Chronographe Antimagnetique, Ref. 3181, 1940's. Very rare and small stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. waterproof, polished, screwed back, graduation bezel. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. " Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 10', rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 15,525

LOT 21

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Movado, Ref. 159, 1940's. Very rare small 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with single button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. white enamel with Breguet numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 11'/2' , rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bi-metallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, the winding-crown is also for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 22

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Anonymous, France, 1920's. Rare 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, register and pulsometer, with 18-carat gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. white enamel with Arabic numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer pulsometer graduation. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 13', rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. The coaxial button on the winding crown is also for start-stop and return to zero of the chronograph functions. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 23

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Paul Ditisheim, Solvil, for Lucien Picart, USA, 1930's. Very fine rectangular 14-carat white gold gentleman's wristwatch with its integrated white gold bracelet.

C. massive, satined, bevelled crystal. D. mat silver with applied indexes and Roman numerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 51/2m, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 17 x 25 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

LOT 24

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 52534, 1940's. Fine square platinum gentleman's wristwatch with platinum bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9½"', rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 25 x 25 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 25

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 748186, case No. 516609, Ref. 2496, circa 1958. Fine square platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied platinum indexes + auxiliary second dial. "Bâton" platinum hands. M. 10"'-200, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 26 x 26 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 26

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Hatot, France (Master Mark), 1920's. Fine "Art Déco", square 18-carat white gold gentleman's wristwatch, with concealed dial.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated. D. two-tone silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals. "Moderne" white gold hands. M. 10', nickeled, "fausses-côtes" deco-ration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. In very good condition. 26 x 26 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 27

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 710134, case No. 312774, Ref. 570, circa 1964. Fine centre second, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. "champagne" with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27 SC, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjust-ed to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, antishock, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 28

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 704619, case No. 688022, Ref. 2508, circa 1955. Fine centre second 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C.tonneau, waterproof, massive, polished, screwed back, antimagnetic protecting cap. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27 SC, rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 29

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava ", No. 965225, case No. 302423, circa 1948. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. "Champagne" with applied gold indexes + auxiliary second dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 30

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 829230, case No. 295914, circa 1939. 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with Breguet numerals + auxiliary second dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 12"'- 120, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 31

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Abraham Colomby, Swiss, circa 1780. 17-carat gold and enamel paste set pair cased watch.

Double body outer case, with a diamond set chased bezel, a rose diamond inlaid enamelled portrait of a young lady painted on the back, blue enamelled rose diamond set border (slightly restored). Plain bassine polished inner case. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Rose diamond set "Louis XVI" hands. Full plate gilt brass movement with baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with a plain brass three armed balance, an English style cock and a ruby endstone. In good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 32

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Ld. Bordier, No. 6037, Swiss, circa 1790. 18-carat gold and enamel quarter repeating pearl and diamond set watch.

Double body case with a split pearl and rose diamond set bezel, a rose diamond inlaid enamel scene of a loving couple in a garden, finely painted on the back (restored), split pearl set border. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gilt metal pierced hands. Gilt brass full plate repeating movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with a plain brass three armed balance, a continental cock and a polished steel endpiece, repeating on a bell. In good condition. Diam.: 51 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 33

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Per. Le Roy, Swiss, circa 1780. 18-carat gold and enamel diamond set watch.

Double body case, with rose diamond set bezel, a fine enamelled lacustrine landscape painted on the back with on the foreground two loundress near by a fountain, outer garland of enamelled flowers. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (restored). Rose diamond set "Louis XV" hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. In good condition. Diam. 40 mm

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 34

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 26128, case No. 26128, made for Shreve Stanwood & Co., Boston, circa 1867. Good 18-carat gold hunting cased watch.

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filet" case engraved overall in a "vermicelli" pattern, the cover with a small monogram "en réserve". Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. 14"' gilt brass movement, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement " à moustaches", with cut bimetallic balance. In very good condition. Diam.: 40 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 35

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 54673, case No. 54673, circa 1878. Unusual 18-carat pink gold half hunting cased lady's fob watch.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case, the cover with black "champlevé" enamelled Roman numerals around the dial aperture, the back engraved with a dedication dated 1878. Gold cuvette. Black enamel dial with white Roman numerals. Gold "spade" hands. 12' gilt brass movement, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam.: 33 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 36

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 115213, case No. 225171, circa 1903.

Very fine 18-carat gold and enamel diamond set lady's fob watch. With original fitted case and certificate. Four body massive "demi-bassine" case chased with flower and foliage, the back of translucent red enamel over engineturning, centered with a rose diamond set star. Gold Cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "Louis XV" hands. 9,5' nickel plated movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches" and cut bi-metallic balance. In very good condition. Diam.: 27 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 37

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 29668, case No. 29668, circa 1868.

Fine 18-carat gold and enamel hunting case watch. Four body massive "demi-bassine et filets carrure ronde" case, with a chased band, engraved overall in a "vermicelli" Pattern and with further black "champlevé" enamelled decoration. Gold cuvette engraved with a monogram and a dedication. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. Fine 14"' nickel plated movement, " fausses-côtes" decoration, with a gold train of wheel, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches" and cut bimetallic balance. In very good condition. Diam.: 40 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 38

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Roskells 12 Church street Liverpool No. 54220, circa 1900.

18-carat gold pocket chronometer with a 52½ minute karusel regulator, awarded a Kew Class A certificate No. 100034. Three body massive "bassine et filet" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. 18"' gilt brass three quarter plate movement, 13 jewels in screwed setting with going barrel, right angle lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. The escapement is set on a 521/2 minute revolving carriage. In good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 39

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 826414, case No. 417231, circa 1940.

Elegant 18-carat two ton dress watch. Massive "variée carrure carrée" case, with "satiné" white gold bezel and back and a polished yellow gold band. Mat silver dial with black indexes, applied white gold Arabic numerals, outer minute ring and subsidiary seconds. White gold "triangles opposés" hands. 16' gilt brass movement, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 40

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 806730, case No. 409649, made for Charle L. Noack & Co., Sacramento, California, circa 1926.

Good 18-carat gold and enamel dress watch. Double body massive "bassine pincée" case with a chased border, the band with a black "champlevé" enamelled decoration. Satiné silver dial with applied Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. "Triangles opposés" gold hands. Good 16"' rhodium plated movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches ", cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam.: 45 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 41

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 402192, circa 1925.

Very fine and elegant 18-carat gold and enamel "Art Déco" dress watch. Three piece massive "carrée galbée" case, the border, the bezel, the pendant and the bow with a "champlevé" enamelled decoration of lotus flowers in the Egyptian style, a pair of "affronté" birds on the back. Mat silver dial with applied gold Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold " cathédrale" hands. Good nickel 14' movement, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. n very good condition. Dim.: 54 x 43 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 42

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 860455, case No. 504943, circa 1939. Fine 18-carat gold dress watch.

Massive "variée pincée" polished case, the satiné back with a monogram. Mat silver dial with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes. Gold "feuilles" hands. Fine 16' rhodium plated movement, "fausses-côtes" décoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, three heat and cold isochronism and 5 adjustments, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam.: 46 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 43

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 812863, case No. 413035, made for Julius C. Walk & Son, Indianapolis, circa 1927. Fine 18-carat gold and enamel dress watch.

Massive "variée carrure carrée" case with a laurel border and further black "champlevé" enamelled decoration. Mat silver dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. 16"' rhodium plated movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam.: 42 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 44

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

CHAs. Frodsham, 84, Strand, London, No. 07710, AD.Fsz, circa 1850. Good 18-carat pink gold keyless watch.

Three body massive "demi-bassine et filet" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. Fine 17"' gilt brass three quarter plate movement with a going barrel, 15 jewels in gold screwed setting, English right angle lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, diamond endstone, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 45

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Fritz Piguet, Genève, No. 815, circa 1890. 18-carat gold hunting cased watch.

Four body "demi-bassine et filet" polished case with foliage engraved on the band, the cover with a monogram below an earl's crown, the back engraved with the coat of arms of the Turquin Geneva family. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. 15' nickel plated movement, 17 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In good condition. Diam.: 43 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

LOT 46

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Leroy & Cie, à Paris, circa 1900. 18-carat gold watch with split second chronograph and 60 minute instantaneous recorder.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "Louis XV" hands. 19' gilt brass movement, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Split second chronograph with the visible work and a push piece on the band, an unusual push piece on the band allow to stop the balance and to release it at the synchronizing signal. In good condition. Diam.: 53 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 47

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

H. Jacot, Favre à Pont Martel, Swiss, circa 1900. Good 18-carat pink gold minute repeating watch for the Spanish market.

Four body massive "pomme et filet" case chased overall in a "vermicelli" pattern, the cover with a small monogram. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the edge. Silver engine turned dial with an applied gilt cast floral decoration, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. Glazed 19"' rhodium plated movement, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, 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. 55 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 48

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

John Walker, 23 Regent St. London, Swiss, circa 1890. Unusual 18-carat gold double face world time moon face astronomical full calendar watch.

Massive "bassine et filet" polished case, glazed both sides. White enamel dial on the front with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the dates and the months with inner seconds, moon phase aperture with the age on the edge. Blued steel "pear" hands. White enamel dial on the rear face with seven small chapters giving the time for: New York, Berlin, St. Petersburg, Paris, Vienna, Calcutta and Melbourne. Blued steel, "spade" hands. 19"' rhodium plated movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 49

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss (probably "Le Phare" in La Chaux-de-Fonds), circa 1908. Good 18-carat pink gold hunting cased minute repeating moon phase astronomical watch with chronograph.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated July 16th 1908. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, apertures for the days of the week and the months, subsidiary dials for the date and the running seconds with an inner moon phase aperture. Gilt metal "Louis XV" hands. Glazed 18' gilt brass movement, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a push piece on the band, the chronograph with a visible work and a push piece on the band. In very good condition. Diam.: 58 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 50

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1870. Good 18-carat pink gold hunting cased key wound watch with independant seconds and 1/4th of a second "diablotine" .

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 second ring and subsidiary "diablotine". Blued steel "Breguet" hands. Fine 19"' nickel plated double train move-ment, "à vagues" decoration, 25 jewels, two gold screwed settings, going barrels wound separately, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Independant seconds with a push piece on the band. In very good condition. Diam.: 54 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 51

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 153581, case No. 267278, specially made for Mr. P. A. Frôberg Djursholm, circa 1910. Good 18-carat gold hunting cased keyless pocket chronometer.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "pear" hands. Very fine 18' nickel plated "Extra" quality movement, 20 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement with brass-invar Guillaume balance, the balance spring with a terminal curve and a swan neck micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam.: 54 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 52

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Anonymous (probably Audemars Frères & Cie), circa 1890. Unusual 18-carat pink gold watch with independant seconds, chronograph set on the independant second train, 12 hour progressive recorder and calendar.

Four body massive "pomme et filet grande gouge" polished case. Glazed gold cuvette. White enamel dial with small symetrical chapters for the hours and minutes and the hours and minute register, with Roman numerals, outer independant second ring, subsidiary dials for the seconds and the dates. Blued steel "spade" hands. Very fine nickel plated double train movement, "à vagues" decoration, 25 jewels, two gold settings, with a gold train of wheels, a differencial winding, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Once set in motion by means of a locking bolt on the band, the chronograph hand can be stoped and set back to zero, by means of a push piece on the winding crown. In very good condition. Diam.: 55 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 53

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 191317, case No. 504166, circa 1920. Good 18-carat gold dress watch in its original fitted box.

Massive "variée" polished case. Mat silver dial with applied Arabic numerals and indexes. Gold "feuilles" hands. Good 17' rhodium plated movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam.: 46 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 54

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 955006, case No. 661911, Ref. 2484, circa 1950. Small 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary second dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10"'-200, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjust-ed to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 55

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 71245, 1950's. Fine and unusual extra-flat 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, guilloché bezel. D. two-tone gold and white with indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 25 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 56

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 762238, case No. 688941, Ref. 2526, circa 1955. Fine self-winding, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C.waterproof, massive, polished, screwed back. D. white enamel with applied gold indexes + auxiliary second dial. " Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12-600 AT, rhodiumed, "faussescôtes" decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giro-max balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 57

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 929814, case No. 644836, Ref. 1584, circa 1950. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "faussescôtes" decoration, 18 jewels, 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 good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 58

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 951511, case No. 421453, Ref. 2420, circa 1947. Fine flat 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave lugs and bezel. D. mat silver with applied pink gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 10"'-200, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" 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

Sold: CHF 6,440

LOT 59

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Tiffany, No. 766453, case No. 674942, Ref. 2526, circa 1960. Fine self-winding 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, screwed back. D. white enamel with applied gold indexes + auxiliary second dial. " Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12-600 AT, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 60

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 702172, case No. 670165, Ref. 2482, circa 1951. Centre second 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C.massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. pink with applied pink gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. 27 SC, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "faussescôtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic 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. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 61

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Omega, 1930's. Unusual rectangular, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with a sliding outer case.

C. massive, polished, lapidated, hooded lugs. D. "champagne" with Arabic numerals, winding-crown at 12 o'clock. " Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 81/2, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance- spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 22 x 28 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 62

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 361045, case No. 264989, 1930's. Fine and rare 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, winding-crown at "12" o'clock. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 101/2', gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 63

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 392589, case No. 242850, 1920's. Very fine and rare tonneau shaped, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18-carat gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. "Champagne" with radial Arabic numerals, "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9', rhodiumed, 16 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 23 x 40 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 64

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 827593, case No. 614786/6, circa 1936. Rare centre second stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished. D. mat silver with indexes and Arabic numerals. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 12'-120, rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring, indirect centre second system. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 65

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 927468, case No. 630215, circa 1945. Large stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. "Bâton" hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 66

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 964597, circa 1949. Stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, polished, satined, screwed back, antimagnetic protecting cap. D. mat silver with applied indexes + auxiliary second dial. "Bâton" hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, 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. 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 67

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Longines "duo-dial", 1930's. Fine rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Rectangular, massive and polished with fluted sides. D. Two ton mat gold with Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary second dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 6,5"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometric index. Dial, case and move-ment signed. In very good condition. 20 x 31 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 68

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 441491, case No. 323648, 1940's. Very fine rectangular, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. "pagoda" shaped, massive, polished, "bombé" crystal. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 8"', tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 25 x 40 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 14,375

LOT 69

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Longines Watch. Co. Ref. 5848, 1940's. Fine rectangular 14-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop fluted lugs, raised crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary second dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 8'/2"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 25 x 30 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 70

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Automatic, No. 598725, case No. 367315, Ref. 4737, 1950's. Large centre second, self-winding "carré galbé" 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. flared, massive, polished, fluted bezel and lugs. D. "champagne" with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9'/2Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 33 x 33 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 71

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Audemars Piguet, No. 76425, 1970's. Extra-flat, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. guilloché mat silver with applied black indexes. "Bâton" black hands. M. 9"' extra-flat, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, self-compensating flat balance- spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 72

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 618647, case No. 345932, Ref. 6088, 1960's. Unusual centre second, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, gadrooned overhanging lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 73

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 488431, case No. 323633, 1940's. Unusual and fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, curly lugs, bezel with raised stripes. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary second dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

LOT 74

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 72638, 1960's. Flat 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary second dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjust-ed to temperatures and 4 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and move-ment signed. In very good condition.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 75

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Hatot, France (Master Mark), 1920's. Fine "Art Déco", tonneau shaped, 18-carat white gold gentleman's wristwatch with concealed dial, and a Vacheron & Constantin white gold deployant clasp, with Onyx and diamonds buckle.

C. massive, polished, the cover with a diamondset monogram, hiding the two-tone silver dial, applied Breguet numerals. "Moderne" white gold hands. M. 10', rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. In good condition. 24 x 26 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 76

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Agassiz Watch Co., for Tiffany & Co., 1920's. Fine tonneau shaped "Art Déco", platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, satined, hinged back. D. satined silver with radial Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 23 x 32 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 77

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Breguet, Ref. 1064, 1930's. Very fine and rare, tonneau shaped, 18-carat white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with steel and gold Rolex bracelet.

C. bicolour, massive, polished, satined, pink gold bezel. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals, "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 25 x 27 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 78

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Breguet, Ref. 3410, 1930's. Very fine tonneau shaped, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with radial Arabic numerals, "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9', rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. 23 x 24 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 79

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 912415, case No. 614823, circa 1950. Very fine and rare square 18-carat pink and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, massive, polished, pink gold hooded lugs, yellow gold case. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10"'-110, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, 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. 25 x 25 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

LOT 80

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 834640, case No. 625527, circa 1941. Fine rectangular 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hooded stepped lugs. D. " Champagne" with indexes + auxiliary second dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, 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. 23 x 28 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 81

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 971209, case No. 655104, Ref.1450, circa 1948. Very fine rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, 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. 21 x 37 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 12,075

LOT 82

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 975902, case No. 673895, Ref. 2480, circa 1955. Fine rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging hooded lugs, bombé crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax 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. 21 x 37 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 83

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868253, case No. 665017, Ref. 2499 (1st serie), circa 1955. Extremely fine astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, square but-ton chronograph, register and tachometer, produced in 349 examples between 1950 and 1985 (first serie 1950-1960 ca.) , with its 18-carat gold Patek Philippe bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, fluted lugs, concave bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minute register dials, outer graduation for the days of the month, minutes, seconds and tachometer indications, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13' Q, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 220,000 - 240,000

Sold: CHF 314,250

LOT 84

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868374, case No. 512624, Ref. 530, circa 1952. Extremely fine 18-carat pink 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 second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 13', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensting Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 74,750

LOT 85

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867000, case No. 653485, Ref. 1463, circa 1946. Very fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer, with 18-carat gold bracelet.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, antimagnetic protecting cap, screwed back. D. "Champagne" with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary 30 minute register and second dials, outer graduation for the minutes, the seconds and the tachometer. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 115,000

LOT 86

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 181277, case No. 404399, circa 1917. Unusual 18-carat gold 24 hour watch.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel 24 hour dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. Fine 17', gilt brass movement, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches" cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring with a Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 87

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 176136, case No. 500001, specially made for Gondolo & Labouriau Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1916. Good 18-carat pink gold small "Chronometro Gondolo" for lady's use in its original fitted box.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" engine-turned case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. Fine 11,5' gilt brass movement with a gold train of wheels, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam.: 32 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 88

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 125939, case No. 233974, specially made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1906. Rare small 18-carat pink gold and enamel "Chronometro Gondolo" for lady use.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case, with chased band, the bezel and the border of the back with a blue "champlevé" enamelled decoration. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. Fine 11,5' gilt brass movement with a gold train of wheels, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In mint condition. Diam.: 33 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 89

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 181961, case No. 286861. Specially made for Relojoaria Gondolo, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1917. 18-carat pink gold "Chronometro Gondolo" with its original fitted case and certificate.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" engine-turned case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring marked in red and subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. 21"' gilt brass movement with a gold train of wheel, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam.: 54 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 90

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Breguet, Paris, No. 1164, case No. 9854, circa 1930. Very elegant 18-carat two coloured gold dress watch.

Massive "variée carrure carrée" polished yellow gold case, with reeded band and white gold rims and bow. Mat silver dial with applied gold Roman numerals. Blued steel "triangle opposés" hands. Fine 16' rhodium plated movement, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam.: 44 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 91

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss (probably Stauffer & Cie), No. 241084, circa 1930. Unusual 18-carat two coloured gold, hunting cased dress watch with chronograph, tachometer and 30 minute instaneous recorder, with a two ongold chain.

Three body massive "demi-bassine" polished white gold case opening by means of the benting pink gold bow, with a pink gold coat of arms inlaid on the cover. Mat silver dial with applied gold Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings and a tachometer scale calculated for 1000 meters, subsidiary dials for the seconds and the minute register. Gold "Breguet" hands. 17' rhodium plated movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with the visible work and the push piece on the winding crown. In good condition. Diam.: 49 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 92

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 875064, case No. 2824188, Ref. 3970, present series. Fine astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, 30 minute register, perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, sapphire crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, the seconds and the 24 hours, the 30 minute register and the leap year, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 27-70 Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark, "faussescôtes" decoration, 24 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 8 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 103,500

LOT 93

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 752624, case No. 2864487, Ref. 3969, present serie of 500 pieces only produced expressely for the 150th Anniversary of Patek Philippe in April 1989, 450 were made in pink gold and 50 in platinum.

Very fine tonneau shaped, 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with jump jour display, box and certificate. C. massive, polished, dedicated back. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals for the minutes, aperture for the hours. M. 215 HG, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giro-max balance adjusted to heat, corld, isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. 28 x 29 mm. Estimate : ? * *

Sold: -1 75,000

LOT 94

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 862828, case No. 625768, circa 1943. Very fine and rare stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. waterproof, polished, satined, antimagnetic protecting cap, screwed back. D. mat silver with applied white gold "Breguet" numerals + auxiliary 30 minute register and second dials, outer graduation for the minutes, the seconds and the tachometer, "Feuille" white gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 90,000

Sold: CHF 109,250

LOT 95

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 860490, case No. 504771, Ref. 12, circa 1938. Very fine stainless steel "Staybrite" and pink gold gentle-man' s wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. polished, satined, pink gold bezel, winding-crown and chronograph buttons. D. mat silver with applied gold index-es and Roman numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 13', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 90,000

LOT 96

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 863733, case No. 660238, Ref. 1579, circa 1937. Very fine and rare stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C.polished, satined, lapidated teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied white gold Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary 30 minute register and second dials, outer graduation for the minutes, the seconds and the tachometer. "Feuille" white gold hands. M. 13', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 80,500

LOT 97

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

H.R. Ekegren, Genève, No. 84522, made for J. E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia by Ed. Koehn, Geneva, circa 1916. Very fine 18-carat gold pocket chronometer.

Three body massive "demi-bassine" polished case with inset hinges. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1916. White enamel dial with Empire Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. Very fine 18' nickel movement, 21 jewels in blue sapphir, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam.: 51 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 98

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen, No. 12462, Swiss, circa 1890. Good 18-carat pink gold hunting cased pocket chronometer.

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filets carrure ronde" polished case with reeded band. Glazed gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. Very fine 19' nickel keyless movement with going barrel, "à vagues" decoration, 13 jewels, two gold setting, two armed cut bimetallic balance with screws, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Jules Jurgensen patented hand setting device, by means of the benting bow. In very good condition. Diam.: 54 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 99

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, case No. 203266, circa 1920. 14-carat pink gold and enamel dress watch.

Double body massive "bassine pincée" polished case, the bezel and the border of the back with a blue "champlevé" enamelled decoration in a Greek key pattern. White enamel dial with "Empire" Roman numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. 17"' gilt brass movement, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustache" and cut bimetallic balance. In good condition. Diam.: 57 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 100

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Oct 15, 1989

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 119749, case No. 231385, circa 1903. Large 18-carat pink gold watch.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" engine-turned case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade hands". 20' gilt brass movement, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam.: 56 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 6,900