432 lots

LOT 401

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

Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen, No. 15211, circa 1900. Good and rare 18-carat pink gold hunting cased minute repeating watch with split second chronogaph.

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filet" polished case, a dedication dated 1st January 1900 engraved inside the cover. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the edge. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " Breguet" hands. Very fine glazed 18' nickel plate 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, chronograph with the visible work and the push piece on the band, split second with the push piece on the band. Special patented Jurgensen hand setting device by means of the benting bow. In very good condition. Diam.: 51 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 402

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

Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen, No. 15037, circa 1890. Good and rare 18-carat pink gold hunting cased minute repeating watch with split second chronograph.

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filet " polished case. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the edge. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. Very fine 17"' nickel plated 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, chronograph with a visible work and a push piece on the band, the split second with a push piece on the band. Special patented Jurgensen hand setting device by means of the benting bow. In very good condition. Diam.: 49 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 403

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867744, case No. 661062, Ref. 1518, circa 1950. Fine astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, square button chronograph, register and tachometer, produced in 281 examples between 1941 and 1954.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. rare mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minute register dials, graduations for the days of the month, outer minutes, seconds and tachometer indications, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. " Feuille" 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 move-ment signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 210,000 - 230,000

Sold: CHF 237,250

LOT 404

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868350, case No. 687766, Ref. 2499 (1st serie), circa 1953. Fine astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, square button chronograph, register and tachometer, produced in 349 examples between 1950 and 1985 (first serie 1950-1960 circa).

C. massive, polished, satined, fluted lugs, concave bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer graduation for the days of the months, minutes, seconds and tachometer, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13' Q, 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. 37 mm.

CHF 210,000 - 230,000

Sold: CHF 237,250

LOT 405

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 967652, case No. 668366, Ref. 1526, circa 1950. Very fine and rare astronomic 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases produced in 210 examples between 1942 and 1952.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. mat silver with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and round indexes, concentric graduation for days of the month and the seconds, outer minute indication, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 12"'-120 Q, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjust-ed to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compen-sating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm. Estimate: SFr. 120'000-140'000

CHF 120,000 - 140,000

Sold: CHF 165,750

LOT 406

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 97854, case No. 222155, circa 1891. Rare and good 18-carat pink gold minute repeating watch with independant striking train.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer red rabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. Fine 18"' nickel plated double train movement, " fausses-côtes" decoration, with differential winding, 35 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs, the repeating train released by means of a push piece on the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 48,300

LOT 407

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 48048, case No 48048, made for Randolph & Co., San Francisco, circa 1878. 18-carat pink gold, hunting cased minute repeating watch.

Four body massive "bassine et filet" polished case, a dedication engraved inside the cover. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds ( very small hair cracks). Blued steel "spade" hands. 19"' nickel plated movement, "fausses-côtes" 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. In good condition. Diam.: 53 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 408

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 11535, specially made for Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1900. Rare and good 18-carat pink gold minute repeating watch with independant striking train.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case with invisible hinges. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. Fine 17' nickel plated double train move-ment, " fausses-côtes" decoration, with differential winding, 35 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs, the repeating train released by means of a push piece on the pendant. In very good condition. Diam.: 47 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 409

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 962483, case No. 655713, Ref. 1415, circa 1948. Extremely fine and rare "World Time" 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, flat revolving bezel bearing the names of 41 towns in the world, drop-shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours bearing the nocturnal and diurnal hours, hand engraved bezel. Gold fancy hands. M. 12"'-HU, rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism, and five positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm.

Sold: 250,000

LOT 410

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 729439, case No. 309785, Ref. 2597, circa 1960. Fine and rare two time zones 18-carat pink gold gentle-man' s wristwatch with three hands.

C. massive, polished, bearing two buttons activating the hours hand forwards or backwards according to the world time, independently by steps of one hour at a time. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary second dial. " Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 27-400 HS, Geneva Quality Hall mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjust-ed to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, cas and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 92,000

LOT 411

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 964792, case No. 669503, Ref. 1415, circa 1949. Extremely fine and rare "World Time" 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, revolving bezel bearing the names of 41 towns in the world, drop-shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours bearing the nocturnal and diurnal hours, hand engraved bezel, gold fancy hands. M. 12"' HU, rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism, and five positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 180,000 - 220,000

LOT 412

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

Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen, No. 6232, Swiss circa 1870. Rare 18-carat gold hunting cased pocket chronometer.

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 and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. Fine gilt brass bar movement with a going barrel, 11 jewels, pivoted de-tent escapement with a gold escape wheel, two armed cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. In very good condition. Diam.: 53 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 413

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

Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen, No. 12767, made for Gustave Sandoz, Agent, Palais Royal 117, Paris, circa 1890. Fine 18-carat gold hunting cased minute repeating watch.

Four body, massive "demi-bassine et filet" polished case. Gold cuvette, engine-turned on the edge. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " Breguet" hands. Good 17"' nickel movement "à vagues" decoration, 32 jewels, three gold screwed setting, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Special patented Jules Jurgensen hand setting device by means of the benting bow. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 414

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

Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen, No. 14510, circa 1890. Good 18-carat pink gold keyless watch in original fitted case and with certificate.

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filet" polished case. Gold glazed cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. Very fine nickel movement, "à vague" decoration, 19 jewels in gold screwed setting, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Special patented Jules Jurgensen hand setting de-vice by means of the benting bow. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 415

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

Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen, No. 11130, circa 1880. Fine 18-carat gold hunting cased keyless pocket watch.

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filet" engine turned case with reeded band. Gold cuvette engine turned on the edge. Good 19' nickel movement, 18 jewels, two gold screwed setting, with a going barrel, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance-spring with a terminal curve. Special Jules Jurgensen patented hand setting device by means of the benting bow. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 416

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 822404, case No. 609807, circa 1937. Extremely fine and rare 18-carat white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, massive, polished, white gold stepped bezel and mobile hooded lugs, yellow gold case, hinged back, raised crystal. D. white with applied gold indexes + auxiliary second dial. "Breguet" gold hands. M. 9"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 24 x 40 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 74,750

LOT 417

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 833174, case No. 619974, circa 1939. Extremely fine and rare horizontal rectangular 18-carat pink and white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two tone, massive, polished, pink gold hooded lugs decorated with two white gold stripes; pink gold band, white gold bezel, bevelled crystal back winder. D. mat silver with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and indexes. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 9"'-90, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and to 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. 25 x 35 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 65,550

LOT 418

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 823506, case No. 508921, circa 1934. Fine rectangular 18-carat white and yellow gold gentle-man' s wristwatch.

C. bicolour massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. " Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 10', rhodiumed, "faussescôtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 26 x 30 mm.

CHF 24,000 - 28,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 419

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 386795, made in 1919. Fine 18-carat gold keyless pocket chronometer awarded fist class certificate at the Astronomical Geneva Observatory contest.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette engraved with the awarded prize. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " pear" hands. Good 19' gilt brass movement, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and a Vacheron & Constantin micrometric index Swiss patent No. 101652. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 420

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 200295, made for Charles Allis Milwaukee Wis. in 1904. Very fine 18-carat gold minute repeating moon phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar and split second chronograph.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months with the leap year cycle, the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel "spade" hands. Very fine 17' nickel plated movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 32 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 split second chronograph with a visible work, a push piece and a locking bolt on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

Sold: CHF 171,250

LOT 421

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 34673, made in 1916. Very fine 18-carat gold minute repeating watch with split second chronograph tachometer and instantaneous 30 minute recorder.

Three body massive "bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. Mat silver dial with applied gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and minute register, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, tachometer scale calculated for 1000 meters. Gold "bâton" hands. Good 17"' rhodium plated movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 33 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 split second chronograph with a visible work the push pieces on the band and the winding crown. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 66,700

LOT 422

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, 321984, circa 1900. Good 18-carat pink gold hunting cased minute repeating watch with split second chronograph and 30 minute instantaneous recorder.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings marked in red, subsidiary seconds and minute recorder. Gold "pear" hands. Fine 17"' nickel plated movement, 38 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, adjusted cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band, chronograph and split second push pieces on the band. In very good condition. Diam.: 49 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 55,200

LOT 423

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

Dent, 32 cockspur St., Clockmaker to the Queen, London, No. 32102, bearing the London Hall Marks for 1900-1901. Extremely fine 18-carat gold hunting cased minute repeating moon phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar and split second chronograph.

Four body massive "bassine et gouge" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial (Willis) with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and second ring, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months with the leap year cycle, the dated and the seconds with the moon phase aperture. Blued steel "pear" hands. Fine 19' three quarter plate gilt brass movement (Nicole Nielsen, with a Victorin Elysée Piguet ebauche), 26 jewels in gold screwed settings, right angle lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, blued steel balance with a terminal curve, diamond endstone. Minute repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band, the chronograph with a visible work and the push piece on the band next to the split second one. In very good condition. Diam.: 56 mm.

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

Sold: CHF 154,750

LOT 424

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

Girard Perregaux, La Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 80959, circa 1880. Rare and magnificent 18-carat gold hunting cased, three gold bridge keyless pocket chronometer with a one minute tourbillon regulator.

Four body massive "bassine et filet" polished case made by R. Waldvogel. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold diamond set hands. Glazed magnificent 20"' nickel movement with three parallel gold bridges, 15 jewels, three in gold screwed setting, very delicate polished steel tourbillon carriage made by Georges Guinand driven by the second wheel, pivoted detent escapement with a gold escape wheel, 18'000 beating cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 180,000 - 220,000

Sold: CHF 226,250

LOT 425

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 198244, case No. 416294, made in 1929 and sold to Ulsar Pictri on 27.7.1934, for Juan Vicente Gomez Hijo, son of the President of Venezuela. Extremely rare and fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, dedicated gold dome. D. satined silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials. "Spade" gold hands. M. 13"', Ebauche by Victorin Piguet, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjust-ed to heat, cold, isochronism and to 5 positions, 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. 34 mm.

CHF 300,000 - 400,000

Sold: CHF 424,250

LOT 426

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 863059, case No. 646704, Ref. 1436, made for Cartier in 1942, sold to Henry Stern Watch Agency in 1948. Extremely rare and fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button split second chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjust-ed to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, the coaxial button on the winding-crown is for the split-second functions. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 300,000 - 400,000

Sold: CHF 490,250

LOT 427

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 65022, case No. 65022, specially made for John B. Guttmann, Pensacola, Florida, circa 1880, pair of a special production of only 4 pieces. Rare 18-carat gold hunting cased watch with an early form of split second chronograph.

Four body massive "bassine et filet carrure plate" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with an offset chap-ter for hours and minutes, symetrical subsidiary seconds and outer arabic chronograph ring marked in red. Blued steel " spade" hands. Glazed 18', three quarter plate nick-el movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Visible chronograph work with the split second push piece on the band. In very good condition. Diam.: 52 mm.

CHF 65,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 109,250

LOT 428

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 193476, case No. 824-647237, specially made for J. B. Champion Junior, circa 1919. Good 18-carat gold pocket chronometer.

Three body massive "demi-bassine" polished case with invisible hinges. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. Good 18' rhodium plated movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, beraring the Geneva quality mark, 23 jewels, one gold screwed setting, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, "Extra" brass-invar Guillaume balance adjusted to heat and cold isochronism and five positions, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and a swan neck micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 429

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 112001, case No. 227116, sold circa 1904. Good 18-carat gold minute repeating watch with chronograph and 30 minute instantaneous recorder.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "Louis XV" hands. Very fine 18"' nickel plated movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 38 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band, visible chronograph work with a locking bolt on the band. In very good condition. Diam.: 49 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 38,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 430

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 65881, case No. 65881, made for Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia, circa 1883. Very fine 18-carat pink gold hunting cased five minute repeating moon phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar and chronograph.

Four body massive "grande gouge" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months, the dates in red with outer running seconds, moon phase aperture with its age on the edge. Blued steel "spade" hands. Extremely fine 18' rhodium plated movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 39 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a micro-metric index. Striking on gongs by means of a slide on the band. The chronograph with a visible work and a push piece on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 120,000 - 150,000

Sold: CHF 138,000

LOT 431

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 197876, case No. 289102, made in 1924, sold on the 26 April 1926 to Mr. Thome Danielley. Extremely fine and rare 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver with Breguet numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials at 6 and 12 o'clock, outer tachometer and minutes graduation. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 13' ébauche by Victorian Piguet, rhodiumed, "fausses-c6tes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic 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. 34 mm.

CHF 300,000 - 400,000

Sold: CHF 424,250

LOT 432

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava" No. 860230, case No. 295441, Model 96, made in 1937, sold to Tiffany New York in 1940. Extremely fine and rare 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date (simple calendar) and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary second dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 10', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjust-ed to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compen-sating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 350,000 - 400,000

Sold: CHF 886,250