432 lots

LOT 141

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867385, case No. 653809, circa 1947. 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 second 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 movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 210,000 - 230,000

Sold: CHF 237,250

LOT 142

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900, Swiss patent No. 18195, Brevet S.G.D.G. No. 509. Silver cased, triangular Massonic watch.

Double body triangular case, the face with the blue enamelled letters: "G - J - B", the back with a Massonic temple an different symbols, the band with various Massonic symbols, the pendant set with a white stone. White enamel dial with polychrome Massonic symbols in place of the numerals and the inscription: "Aime ton semblable, tends lui une main secourable". Gilt metal "Louis XV" hands. Glazed 12' gilt brass movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain three armed gilt brass balance. In very good condition. Diam.: 68 x 55 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 143

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

Eterna, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine 14-carat pink gold and enamel hunting cased watch.

Four body "bassine pincée carrure à facettes" engine-turned case, the cover enamelled with two heads of horses, finely painted on a translucent grey back ground over engineturning, the blue enamelled border with "champlevé" scrolled decoration (slightly restored). Gold cuvette. Frost gilt metal dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. 17' gilt brass move-ment, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In good condition. Diam.: 55 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 144

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

Tiffany & Co., Swiss, No. 80456, circa 1910. Very fine and unusual 18-carat gold and enamel dress watch in the Charles X style.

Four body massive "bassine pincée" case, enamelled overall with "champlevé" painted flowers over a black background, simulating a cloisonné work. Gold cuvette en-graved with a coat of arms. Silver engine turned dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "Breguet" hands. Unusual keyless 16' nickel movement, Ekegren caliber (U.S. Pat 26 V 03) after Lepine, with free standing barrel, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 145

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 143790, case No. 143790, "made to special order", circa 1906. Unusual silver cased Art Nouveau watch.

Massive "bassine pincée" case, chased overall with iris and further floral decoration signed: "Frainier", the inscription: " No. 143790 made to special order by Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneva" is engraved inside the back. Gilt silver engineturned dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "cathédrales" hands. 17' gilt brass movement, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam.: 48 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 146

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

H. Grandjean & Co., Locle, made for the Spanish market, circa 1875. Fine 18-carat gold and enamel hunting cased diamond set watch.

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filet" engraved case, the band with a "champlevé" enamelled decoration, painted Cupid and flowers on the enamelled cover, the center inlaid with rose diamonds, enamelled painted flowers on the back. Gold cuvette engine turned on the edge. Silver engine turned dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and applied gilt cast floral decoration. 14' nickel plated movement, 15 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. In good condition. Diam.: 40 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 147

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1890. 18-carat gold and enamel diamond set lady's pendant watch in form of a beetle.

Four body chased case in form of a beetle, the diamond set red enamelled wings (enamel restored) opening by means of a push piece on the winding crown, disclose the dial, further black champlevé enamelled decoration. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold "spade" hands. Glazed 6" gilt brass keyless movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain gilt brass three armed balance. In good condition. Dim.: 55x22 mm.

CHF 7,500 - 8,500

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 148

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1890. 18-carat gold and diamond set keyless lady's pendant watch in form of a beetle.

Four body chased case in form of a beetle, the diamond set green enamelled wings opening by means of a push piece disclose the dial. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Gold "spade" hands. 8 x 11"' gilt brass keyless movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain gilt brass three armed balance. In good condition. Dim. 70 x 25 mm.

CHF 7,500 - 8,500

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 149

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

G. Fouquet, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine 18-carat gold and enamel pearl and diamond set keyless lady's pendant watch with a matching clip.

The case with overall a translucent grey enamel over engine turning, seed pearls on the band, a rose diamond set border and a roset on the back. Mat silver dial with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. 10' gilt brass movement, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 150

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 200453, case No. 607015, circa 1936. Very fine diamond set platinum "Art Déco" pendant watch.

Rectangular case with articulated pendant and bow, paved overall with rectangular and round diamonds, set in a geometrical pattern. Mat silver dial with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "pear" hands. 9,5 x 5"' rhodium plated movement, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments. In good condition, with a platinum chain. Diam.: 43 x 14 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 151

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

Charles Oudin, Palais Royal 52, Paris, No. 26465, circa 1880. Fine 18-carat gold and enamel diamond set lady's pendant fob watch with a gold pearl and gem set clip in form of an earl crown.

Four body "demi-bassine et filet" case, a scene depicting Venus playing with three cupids, finely painted "en grisaille" on the enamelled back, the border set with rose diamonds. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "spade" hands. 10"' gilt brass movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain gilt brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 152

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 130979, circa 1909. Good 18-carat gold, enamelled and engraved hunting cased watch.

With its original fitted case and certificate. Four body massive "demi-bassine" case, the cover chased with the winged head of an angel, further scroll and foliage decoration over an "amati" background, the back with a " champlevé" enamelled monogram over an "amati" background. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. 18"' gilt brass movement, 19 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam.: 51 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 153

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 890178, case No. 418505, circa 1939. Very fine 18-carat gold dress watch with cloisonné enamel dial.

Massive "variée pincée" polished case. Very fine cloisonné enamel dial with the stylized representation of the Pisces Zodiac sign, gold dots and four opale cabochons. Gold arrow and fork hands. Fine 16"' rhodium plated movement, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, three heat and cold isochronism and five adjustments. In very good condition. Diam.: 46 mm.

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 154

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Chronometro Gondolo", No. 176148, case No. 606274, circa 1916. Fine 18-carat gold and enamel "Art Déco" dress watch.

Massive "variée, carrée carrure cambrée" case with a chased laurel border and further "champlevé" black enamelled scroll decoration, the back with two lion heads over a black champlevé enamelled background, further scroll and foliage decoration. Mat gold dial with Roman numerals and a similar enamelled decoration. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. 11"' gilt brass movement, 18 jewels, gold train of wheels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches ", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. In good condition. Dim.: 43 x 43 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 69,000

LOT 155

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 80467, case No. 201939, made for A. H. Rodanet, Constructeur de Chronomètres, 36, rue Vivienne, Paris, circa 1888. Good 18-carat pink gold hunting cased small minute repeating watch.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the edge. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " spade" hands. Good 13"' nickel plated movement, "faussescôtes" 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 very good condition. Diam.: 39 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 156

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

Rolex Oyster "Superlative Chronometer", Cosmograph, Ref. 6263, 1970's. 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with chronograph, registers, tachometer, and 18-carat gold Jubilee bracelet.

C. massive, polished and satined, waterproof, screwed buttons and back, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour gold and black with applied gold radiumed indexes + auxiliary 30 minutes and 12 hours registers and seconds dials. "Bâton" gold radiumed hands. M. 13', nickeled, 17 jewels, lever escapement, "glucidur" balance, Incabloc system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 157

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

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, Ref. 6264, 1960's. Rare 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with chronograph, register and tachometer with 18-carat gold Jubilee bracelet.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicouleur beige and black with rhodiumed "bâton" indexes + auxiliary dials for the 12 hours and 30 minute register and the seconds. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 47,150

LOT 158

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

Rolex Oyster "Superlative Chronometer" Cosmograph, Ref. 6265, 1970's. 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with chronograph, registers, tachometer and 18-carat gold Jubilee bracelet.

C.massive, polished and satined, waterproof, screwed buttons and back. D. bicoloured gold and black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary 30 minute and 12 hour registers and second dials. "Bâton" radiumed gold hands. M. 13"', nickeled, 17 jewels, lever escapement, "glucidur" balance, Incabloc system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 159

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1119630, case No. 2788621, Ref. 3450, circa 1981. Fine self-winding astronomic, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, produced in 244 examples between 1981 and 1985.

C. massive, polished and satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dial for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27-460 Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 62,100

LOT 160

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1119541, case No. 332639, Ref. 3448, 1980's. Fine and rare astronomic self-winding, 18-carat white gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases. Produced in 244 examples between 1981 and 1985.

C. massive, polished and satined, bevelled bezel. D. mat silver with applied white gold "bâton" indexes + auxiliary dial for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. 27-460 Q, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18-carat gold rotor, bidirectional winding. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 75,900