432 lots

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