659 lots

LOT 201

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1119415, case No. 332544, Ref. 3448, produced in 586 examples in yellow, pink and white gold and in platinum from 1962 to 1982. Very fine astronomic, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, graduation 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 cotes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 excellent condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

LOT 202

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1119438, case No. 332557, Ref. 3448, made in 1976, produced in 586 examples from 1962 to 1982 in yellow, pink and white gold and in platinum. Very fine astronomic, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases with certificate.

C. massive, polished, pyramidal bezel, dedicated back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months, the lunations and the leap year. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27-460 Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 42,550

LOT 203

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1119277, case No. 330624, Ref. 3448, produced in 586 examples from 1962 to 1982 in yellow, pink and white gold and in platinum. Very fine astronomic, self-winding, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, pyramidal bezel. D. mat silver with applied white gold indexes, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months, the lunations and the leap year. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. 27-460 Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. hl very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 45,000 - 50,000

LOT 204

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

G. Achard & Fils a Geneve, circa 1790. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel diamond-set watch.

C. Double body Louis XVI with rose-cut diamond set bezels, the back with a fine painted enamel scene of a maiden with a child, outer rose-cut diamond set champleve enamelled floral decoration. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold pierced hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 205

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1795. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set watch.

C. Double body Directoire, the bezel with champleve enamelled decoration, the back with a fine painted enamel scene of a young couple of musicians, outer split-pearl inlaid decoration of champleve flowers and doves on the upper part, translucent enamel draperies below. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "half moon" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 206

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1790. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel watch.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, the bezels with paillonne enamelled decoration, the back enamel finely painted with a maiden taking care of flowers in a garden. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold fleurs de lys hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 207

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Noll and Guex a Paris, Swiss, circa 1790. Fine and elegant, 18 ct. gold and enamel watch.

C. Double body, Directoire, the bezel with champleve enamel decoration (slightly restored), the back of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, painted with a scene of two maidens paying tribute to the altar of Love, the border with paillone decoration . D White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold skeletonised hands. M. Hinged gilt brass, flat calibre, the fusee and the barrel passing through the back plate secured by a large half-moon bridge, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel endpiece. In very good condition. Signed Guex on the dial and Noll on the back plate. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 208

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Guex a Paris, circa 1790. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel watch.

C. Double body, Directoire, the bezels with a paillone floral decoration on a blue ground, the back with a young couple paying tribute to the altar of Love, painted on a blue translucent enamel over engine-turning (slightly scratched). D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold skeletonised hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Dian. 50 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 209

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Ls. Duchene & Fils, No. 72209, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating watch.

C. Three body, Empire, polished with reeded band. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals (hair line). Blued steel "poker" hands with polished skeletonise tips. M. Gilt brass, full plate with cylindrical pillars, the fusee and the barrel passing through the back plate secured by a large engine-turned half-moon bridge, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass skeletonised half moon cock with polished steel end-piece. In very good condition. Signed on the dial, cuvette and back plate. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 210

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating musical watch.

C. Three body, Empire, with reeded band and engine-turned back. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass, double train, with free standing barrels, inverted cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Pin-disc musical train with 28 pairs of reeds. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 211

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Prouvarelle a Paris, No. 1, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating watch with concealed erotic automata.

C. Three body, Empire with reeded band and engine-turned back. Concealed in the hinged gilt brass cuvette, a small automaton scene presents a couple striving hard to prolong the existence of the human race. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "scotties" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with ruby end-stone. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant, the automata driven by the repeating train by means of a small lever. Signed on the automaton lid. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 212

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18ct. gold, quarter repeating musical watch.

C. Three body, Empire, polished with reeded band. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals (very slightly restored on the border). Blued steel "spade" hands with skeletonised gold tips. M. Gilt brass double train with free standing barrels, inverted cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Pin-disc musical train playing on the hour or at will. Quarter repeating on two gongs by depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 213

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

C. Bruguier a Geneve No. 577, circa 1850. Very fine silver gilt and enamel singing bird box.

C. Two part with lobed corners, entirely engraved with flowers over an engine-turned ground, the cover enamelled with painted bunches of flowers against a cobalt blue ground. Hinged compartment for the key. Lid enamelled with a finely painted Swiss landscape, a bunch of flowers on the enamel backing. Pierced and engraved gilt brass grid. Multicoloured feathered bird with moving body, wings, tail, opening beak and turning head. M. Brass plate, fusee with chain, stacked cams, fly regulator and rectangular bellow. Signature punched on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 62 x 95 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 14,375

LOT 214

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine silver singing bird box, in original fitted case.

C. Two part rectangular with shaped front and side panels, fully engraved with scrolled foliage and birds, the back with hinged compartment for the key. The enamel lid, painted with a scene depicting a young boy feeding young birds in the nest. Pierced foliage grill. Multicoloured feathered bird, with moving body, wings, tail and beak. M. Brass rectangular with going barrel fly regulator and rectangular bellow. In very good condition. Dim. 100 x 64 x 40

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,440

LOT 215

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Unsigned, Austrian, circa 1860. Fine silver and enamel oval snuff box with built-in automaton watch.

C. Double body, oval, fully decorated, the red translucent enamel ground with a spray of paillonne gold stars, the band with eight small landscape in cartouches.The cover with a fine automaton painted scene centred with the watch, depicting two gentlemen in a boudoir, conversing with a lady at the spinning-wheel, outer four small portraits. The back with a painted pastoral scene depicting a courting couple in a landscape with outer four small portraits. D. Small white enamel with Arabic numerals. Blued steel hands. M. 16"', silvered, bar calibre with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. The top pivot of the escape wheel carries the spinning-wheel which revolves with it. In good condition. Dim. 60 x 79 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 216

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Unsigned, No. 1103, Swiss, circa 1830. Precious and rare gold and enamel egg cup with built-in music box.

The cup with scallop edge and three panels painted with black and white enamel flowers over a black enamel ground two (slightly restored), outer entirely decorated with engraved champleve foliage decoration over a black ground the base withl leaf forms descending from the apex. M. Gilt brass oval, pin drum musical train with 9 stacked teeth, wound by turning the foot. In very good condition. Dim. 56 x 50

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 217

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1830. Fine and rare burr boxwood and gold musical snuff-box with built-in watch.

C. Double body of regular shape bound with two gold bands, the inside veneered in tortoiseshell, the watch inset within the left panel with gold bezel, the music within the right panel. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Musical train with pin drum and 12 stacked tuned teeth. In good condition. Dim. 108 x 55 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 218

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Wurm, Biedermeier, Austrian, circa 1830. Fine and unusual, small 14 ct. gold gem set Zappler timepiece, with special escapement and visible balance.

C. Repousse, chased and engraved, designed as a small bracket clock, the repousse front face finely chased with garland of flowers and acanthus in the baroque style, set with garnets and split pearls, garnet set bezel, balance aperture above the dial, pine cone finial, side, top and back panels engraved with foliage decoration. D. Engineturned with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. Shaped brass full plate with going barrel, star-wheel duplex escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with green translucent enamelled rim oscillating over a gold engineturned plate, flat balance spring, garnet and pearl set straight line cock. Signed on the back plate. h1 very good condition. Dim. 65 x 40 x 23 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

LOT 219

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Hector Levy, No. 30393, Swiss, circa 1900. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, hunting cased, diamond-set, keyless minute repeating, moon phase astronomical watch with triple calendar and chronograph, in original rose-wood fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", the band with engraved decoration, the cover with a painted portrait of a gentleman on a blue translucent enamel over engine-turning with rose-cut diamond inlaid wreath of foliage, the back with a finely painted bouquet of roses on a blue translucent enamel over engine-turning. Hinged gold cuvette with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, apertures for days and month, sunk subsidiary dials for dates and seconds with inner moon phase aperture. M. 20"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 17,000

LOT 220

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

J. W. Rosenthal, Bombay, No. 7356, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1890. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", the band with red translucent and white champleve enamel decoration, the cover enamelled with a painted scene depicting a man on a horse, fighting against a tiger, with outer foliage decoration over a red translucent ground. The back with a sea-side landscape, a palace on the back ground. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 221

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Unsigned, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel hunting cased, pearl-set keyless minute repeating fob watch.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets" with reeded band and split-pearl set bezels, the cover panel of blue enamel over engine-turning, painted with a pastoral scene depicting a loving couple in a garden, a lamb on their knees. Back panel of blue enamel over engine-turning. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details and decorated with medals awarded in various exhibitions. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 13"', gilt brass, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 222

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Unsigned, Swiss, No. 2598, enamel by John Graff, made for the Indian Market, circa 1885. Extremely fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, hunting cased, diamond and emerald set, keyless minute repeating, Grande and Petite Sonnerie clockwatch made for H.H. Maharao Keshri Singh KCSJ of Sirohi.

C . Four body, massive "bassine et filets, the band and bow with chased decoration, the cover with an extremely fine painted enamel portrait of Maharao Keshri Singh in period costume and wearing a diamond and emerald inlaid collar, the enamel signed J. Graff, outer chased decoration, back with the diamond inlaid monogram "K.S." and outer decoration matching that of the cover. Hinged gold cuvette, engraved: Especially made for H.H. Maharao Keshri Single KCSJ of Sirohi. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 20"', gilt brass double train with differential winding, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking on gongs, repeating with slide in the band, Grande/Petite Sonnerie, Strike/Silent levers on the bezel border. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

CHF 75,000 - 85,000

LOT 223

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 818099, case No. 606885, for Greenleaf and Crosby Co., Jacksonville, Fla. Very fine and rare rectangular, 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicoloured, massive, polished, hinged back, lapidated lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" gold hands. M. 11 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 35 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 224

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patel < Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 817450, case No. 306165 - 817450, circa 1928. Very fine and rare tonneau shaped, 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicoloured, massive, polished, white gold sides, dedicated back. D. matt silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" white gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 37 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 225

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 823397, case No. 609219, circa 1934. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicoloured, massive, polished, dedicated hinged back, white gold bezel, stepped lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 36 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 226

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 192410, case No. 603692, circa 1920. Very fine and rare square, 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicoloured, massive, polished, hinged back, stepped bezel. D. matt silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 227

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 760807, case No. 685751, Ref. 2552, circa 1954. Fine waterproof, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, screwed back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12 "'-600 AT Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 228

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 1110646, case No. 311028, Ref. 3439, made and sold in 1961. Very fine and rare waterproof, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with certificate.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27-460 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 229

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 761786, case No. 688254, Ref. 2552, circa 1955. Fine waterproof, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, stepped bezel. D. champagne with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12 "'-600 AT Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,670

LOT 230

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 762931, case No. 695335, Ref. 2552, circa 1956. Very fine and rare waterproof, self-winding, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, stepped bezel. D. matt silver with applied platinum indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" platinum hands. M. 12 "'-600 AT Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 30 jewels lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 17,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 231

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 944570, case No. 653949, Ref. 2295, circa 1950 Fine and rare rectangular curved, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, pillar-shaped lugs, "bombe" crystal. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 7 "'-70 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" 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. h1 very good condition. Dim. 18 x 28 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 232

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 946483, case No. 677126, Ref. 2296, circa 1952. Fine and rare rectangular curved, l8ct gold lady's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, "bombe" crystal. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 7 "'-70 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 19 x 30 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 233

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patel < Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 943489, case No. 650550, Ref. 2106, circa 1950. Fine and rare tonneau-shaped , 18ct gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, "bombe" crystal. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 7 '"-70 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 18 x 29 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 234

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 949222, case No. 694420, Ref. 2292, circa 1959. Fine and rare rectangular curved, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, "bombe" crystal. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. " Baton" gold hands. M. 7 "'-70 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" 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. Dim. 14 x 33 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 235

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 842739, case No. 646544, Ref. 1292, circa 1943. Fine and rare rectangular curved, l8ct gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, "bombe" crystal. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 8 "'-80 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 14 x 32 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 236

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 982707, case No. 2628358, Ref. 3257/2, circa 1962. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch with 18 ct gold integrated bracelet and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, satined, "bombe" crystal. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13,5-320 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 16 x 18 mm. Total length of the bracelet : 165 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 237

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 158926, case No. 264645, circa 1911. Rare and magnificent 18 ct. gold and platinum, Art-Deco keyless diamond-set pendant watch with matching diamond set chain, in original fitted box.

C. The movement is set within a horse-shoe shaped platinum pendant with diamond-set floral decoration, hanging fringes and bezel, the back of translucent grey enamel over engine-turning with small painted floral decoration and applied diamond-set ornaments. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 8 1/2"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement, Patek Philippe trade mark on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 77 x 40 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 6,440

LOT 238

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 868996, case No. 2616388, Ref. 1436, circa 1957. Extremely fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button and coaxial round button on the crown, split-second chronograph, register and tachometer, with certificate.

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

CHF 150,000 - 170,000

LOT 239

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1122624, case No. 317393, Ref. 3445, circa 1965. Fine waterproof, self-winding, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch with monodate.

C.massive, polished, satined, screwed back, straight lugs. D. satined silver with applied white gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the date. "Baton" white gold hands. M. 27-460 M Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 240

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patel < Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1123926, case No. 319413, Ref. 3514, circa 1966. Fine waterproof, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with monodate.

C. massive, satined. screwed back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jump-type date. "Baton" gold hands. M. 27-460 M Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 241

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1116536, case No. 2672389, circa 1970. Fine and rare waterproof, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with sapphire crystal back.

C. massive, polished, screwed transparent back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 27-460 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered inside the case. In excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 242

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1114077, case No. 2636861, Ref. 3425, for Asprey, circa 1966. Fine flat, waterproof, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, concave bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 27-460 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

LOT 243

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1115883, case No. 2651055, Ref. 3425, circa 1969. Fine flat, waterproof, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with an additional champagne dial.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, convave bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 27-460 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,405

LOT 244

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 861420, case No. 2610964, Ref. 3422, designed by Gilbert Albert, circa 1958. Fine and rare asymmetric, flat, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. quadrilateral, massive, polished, satined, stepped sides. D. quadrilateral, champagne with painted indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9 "' extra-flat, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Dim. 30 x 31 mm.

CHF 32,000 - 36,000

LOT 245

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 727456, case No. 319989, Ref. 2545, circa 1957. Very fine waterproof, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, reeded bezel, screwed back. D. champagne with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12 "'-400 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 246

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1117285, case No. 2695955, Ref. 3565/1, made especially for IOS and presented to their best clients, members of the IOS Million Dollar Association, 1960 's. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, 18 ct gold integrated bracelet "a petites mailles", fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, hooded lugs, dedicated back.D. champagne with painted Roman numerals, the IOS symbol, the letter "R", aperture for the date. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 27-460 M Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 7,820

LOT 247

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 996372, case No. 2655918, Ref. 4101/1, made in 1969, sold on 31 July 1972. Fine and rare 18ct gold, emerald, sapphire and diamond lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and fancy gold bracelet set with gemstones, with certificate. C. massive,

C. massive, polished, cover also set with gemstones. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13,5-320 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 16 mm. Total length of the bracelet : 19 nun.

CHF 19,000 - 21,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 248

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 911877, case No. 636518, Ref. 1486, made in 1944 and sold in 1945. Fine and rare square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with a special sliding strips on each side to close the case, with certificate.

C. massive, polished, held together by three sliding bars on each lateral side, hooded cylindrical lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" gold hands. M. 10 "'-110 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" 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. Dim. 27 x 41 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 249

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patel < Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 832063, case No. 504865, circa 1937. Fine rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 "'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" 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. Dim. 22 x 36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 250

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 864219, case No. 309707, Ref. 2457, circa 1943 Fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with indirect centre second system.

C. massive, polished. D. champagne with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 "' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 20 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. 31 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 251

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patel < Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 741718, case No. 680855, Ref. 2451, circa 1953. Fine waterproof, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. champagne with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 10 "'-200 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 252

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 954230, case No. 658125, Ref. 2451, circa 1950. Fine waterproof, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. satined gold with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 10 "'-200 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 253

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 911006, case No. 625880, circa 1943. Fine square, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished. D. mat silver with applied steel Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" steel hands. M. 10 "'-110 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" 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. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 254

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 922449, case No. 508194, Ref. 14, circa 1942. Fine stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, stepped bezel. D. mat silver with applied steel Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" steel hands. M. 12 "'-120 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 255

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 924544, case No. 629960, circa 1943. Very fine and rare stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" steel hands. M. 12 "'-120 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 10,120

LOT 256

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve., No. 911256, case No. 627238, Ref. 1485, made in 1943, sold on 22 June 1944. Fine and rare square, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with special sliding strips on each side to close the case, with certificate.

C. polished, satined, "Vendome" type cylindrical lugs. D. mat silver with applied steel Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" steel hands. M. 10 "'-110 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 35 x 35 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 257

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 920501, case No. 621178, circa 1940. Fine and rare, stainless steel "Staybrite", gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined D. mat silver with applied steel Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" steel hands. M. 12 "'-120 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, 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. 31 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,440

LOT 258

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Louis Duchene et Fils, (Geneva), circa 1800. "Le Theatre". Very fine and extremely rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, musical automaton watch.

C. Double body, Directoire, with glazed back. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals (slightly restored). Blued steel "spade" hands. Exceptional automaton scene on the reverse, depicting a fine painted enamel Swiss landscape with an applied four coloured gold theatre on the foreground with four statues painted en grisaille in niches between colonnades and two dancing couples revolving on the stage below the dome, in front of a mirror, two further automaton musicians on each side of the stage, play the harp and beat time to the music. M. Two trains inverted gilt brass full plate. Going train with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Musical train driving the automata, with pin-cylinder an six pair of steel blades. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 62 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 366,500

LOT 259

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 964002, case No. 302450, Ref. 96, circa 1948. Very Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied pink gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 12 "'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 260

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 862743, case No. 623732, circa 1943. Very fine and rare 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, unusual oval lugs. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13 "' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" 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. 34 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 261

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 727143, case No. 308148, Ref. 2545, circa 1957. Very fine waterproof, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 12 "'-400 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, 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. hl very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 262

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 829221, case No. 619174, circa 1940. Very fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. pink with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 12 "'-120 rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 8,970

LOT 263

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 198098, case No. 605969, made in 1927 for Grogan Co., Pittsburg, PA, sold on 31 August 1937. Extremely fine and rare cushion shaped, "tortue", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button split-second chronograph and register, with certificate.

C. shaped, massive, polished, satined, lapidated bezel, additional later gold back. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + vertical auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 32 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, visible split-second system. The winding-crown is also for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph, The single button at 2 o'clock controls the split-second hand only. The slotted slide-piece situated between the winding-crown and the push-button is used to completely block the use of the chronograph mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 34 x 34 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 707,500

LOT 264

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

A. Mazurier A Paris, French, circa 1645. Exceptionally fine and rare 22 ct. gold and enamel verge watch, the case decorated en grisaille. C. Double

C. Double body, entirely decorated in the technique of peinture en email stir email the main body with Biblical scenes on the back, band and centre of the interior, the border of the inside in turquoise enamel with a ring of stylised buds, the pendant and exterior of the bezel with floral sprays, the interior with leaf and pellet design. D. Enamelled on gold with Roman hour chapters, stamen half-hour divisions, the centre of turquoise enamel decorated with regular foliage patterns(invisible repair). Single blued-steel hand. M. Gilt brass full-plate with turned balluster pillars, fusee with gut-line, short train with verge escapement, plain two-arm steel balance, irregular florally pierced and engraved balance cock (tiny hole indicating that a balance-spring may have been later fitted at same time). Worm-and wheel set-up with pierced blued-steel brackets, rubricated engraved silver regulator disc. Signed on the back plate. In excellent condition. Diam. 39mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 377,500

LOT 265

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Johannes Fromanteel Londini Fecit, circa 1665. Very fine and highly important Charles II, ebony veneered hour striking, early long case clock with date.

C. Architectural, ebony veneered on oak with moulded panels, the base formerly with bun feet, the top with four Corinthian columns, glazed side panels and surmounted with a triangular pediment. D. Silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and half-hour divisions, winged cherub spandrels, matted centre with date aperture above VI. Blued steel hands. M. Brass weight driven with shaped and latched plates, turned pillars, with early convertion to anchor escapement and long pendulum. Signed below the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 184 cm., dial diam. 21 cm.

CHF 120,000 - 150,000

Sold: CHF 273,000

LOT 266

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 198340, case No. 618840, completed in 1939. Unique astronomic, minute repeating, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, with a heavy platinum bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied platinum Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations, the moon disc is made of enamelled platinum. M. 11 '' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring, repeater on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 2,093,500

LOT 267

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Unsigned, by Piguet Meylan, Geneva, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1820. "La Rose". Extremely rare and magnificent 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set, half-skeletonised, quarter repeating watch, designed as a rose, with special escapement.

C. Double body shaped, the band with green champleve enamelled decoration and inlaid with split pearls, pearl-set bezel, the back realistically painted as the flower with split-pearl inlaid petals, stem and leaves of green translucent enamel over engine-turning. Hinged glazed gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "scotties" hands. M. 23"', skeletonised, polished and blued steel, with going barrel, double wheel duplex escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Dim. 92 x 65 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 432,500

LOT 268

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 198298, case No. 294461, circa 1937. Extremely fine and rare astronomic, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. satined silver and gold with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. M. 11 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

LOT 269

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Fait par Racine Hanic a la Chaux-de-Fonds, Canton de Neuchatel en Suisse, circa 1810.

Highly unusual white enamel dial with Breguet numerals, with microscopic signature: Humbert Humbert on the transversal bar of chapter 4 and pantographic insciption: souvenir, using the technique of Breguet's secret signature. Enameller signature on the enamel backing. In good condition, tiny chip on the border. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 270

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Mysterieuse, Swiss, Brevete S.G.D.G., circa 1890. Rare and fine, early, keyless mystery watch.

C. Three body, "bassine et filets", polished, glazed on both faces. D. Eccentric glass with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Polished steel "spade" hands. Silver engine-turned dial plates with foliage decoration. M. Gilt brass, croissant shaped, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial plate. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 3,200 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 271

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Baudouin a Paris, circa 1700. Very fine gilt brass Louis XIV "Oignon". C. Double body "oignon", the bezel with foliage engraved decoration, the back chased with facing cockerels within intricate inhabited foliage, a stag, a wild boar and a hare, engraved on the border. D. Gilt copper with black Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute chapters on white enamel cartouches, with inner ring for quarter and half hour divisions, the centre engraved with inhabited foliage. Blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, gilt brass Louis XIV cock pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 59 nun. Estimate: SFr. 5'000 - 6'000 Being the first watches fitted with a balance spring (invented by Christian Huygens in 1675), Louis XIV oignon were the firs accurate watches ever produced, they soon became necessary in every day use and handed down from generation to generation, it is therefore extremely rare to find them in such a good condition.

Baudouin a Paris, circa 1700. Very fine gilt brass Louis XIV "Oignon". C. Double body "oignon", the bezel with foliage engraved decoration, the back chased with facing cockerels within intricate inhabited foliage, a stag, a wild boar and a hare, engraved on the border. D. Gilt copper with black Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute chapters on white enamel cartouches, with inner ring for quarter and half hour divisions, the centre engraved with inhabited foliage. Blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, gilt brass Louis XIV cock pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 59 nun.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 272

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

L. & E. Fallet Fils, Saint-Imier), Brevet No. 34394, Swiss, circa 1906. Rare and fine gun-metal keyless centre seconds watch with patented one minute tourbillon regulator.

C. Three body demi-bassine , the back centred with a glazed aperture. D. White enamel eccentric with Roman numerals and outer second ring on border of the bezel. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"' gilt brass full plate, centred with the straight line lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance and Breguet balance spring is set on a one minute revolving carriage visible through the back aperture. hl excellent condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 6,670

LOT 273

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Tempor Watch Co., Geneva, circa 1940. Fine silver triangular keyless Masonic watch, G.Schwab-Loeillet Swiss patent No. 25265 , Geneve.

C. Double body, triangular, the bezel chased with the Union Chain with letters "G" "J" and " B" at each corner, the band with different Masonic symbols, the back with the Masonic Temple and different symbols. D. White enamel with painted Masonic symbols in place of numerals and with the inscription: Aime ton semblable, tends lui une main secourable. Blued steel "modern" hands. M. Glased rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 52 x 53 mm.

CHF 2,400 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 274

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Longines, Swiss, No. 1993430, specially made for the "Tir Federal, Zurich 1907". Very fine 18 ct. gold keyless fob watch, in original red leather fitted box with certificate.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", the back cast with a fine symbolic composition by A Boesch Cs. and engraved by Holy Freres. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medal awarded in different exhibitions. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 12"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 275

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold "montre de tir" with chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "pomme et gouge", the band chased with a floral wreath, the bezels with palmets, the back cast with a fine composition by Hugues Bovy F., depicting a cherub writing on the shield of Helvetia the inscription: "Vaud Tir Cant...", a Swiss landscape on the background. Hinged gold cuvette, engine-turned on the border and engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with blue Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "Louis XV" hands. M. Glased 19"', frosted and gilt, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, the button on the winding crown. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 276

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Unsigned, Swiss, No. 48947, circa 1920. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, small keyless minute repeating fob watch.

C. Four body, massive "demi-bassine", polished, a monogram engraved on the cover. Hinged gold cuvette, polished. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 12"', gilt brass, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut 182 bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 277

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

J.C. Breitmeyer, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, made in 1906. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless fob watch, specially made as a prize for "Le Tir cantonal Ticinese de Chiasso, 1906 "

C. Four body, "demi-bassine", the back with an Art-Nouveau Patriotic scene chased by Boldini. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 11,5"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. h1 very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 278

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Unsigned, Swiss, No. 16050, circa 1920. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, small keyless minute repeating fob watch.

C. Four body, massive "bassine", matt finished. Hinged gold cuvette, polished. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 12"', rhodium plated, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 279

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. Very fine 18 ct. gold, small keyless minute repeating fob watch in original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette, polished. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals ant sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 12"', gilt brass, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 13,225

LOT 280

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Lacloche Freres, Paris, circa 1920. Fine and elegant, 18 ct. gold extra slim, keyless dress watch.

C. Two-piece, massive, knife edge, polished, the back with a small blue champleve enamelled crest. D. Silver engine-turned with Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Extra thin, 17"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial. hl very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 281

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Ch. Meylan, Brassus, No. 26185, circa 1920. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold, oval pendant watch with eccentric dial.

C. Three piece, massive, oval, polished, the front face with a small eccentric oval dial aperture, a black champleve enamel line on the border, the back engraved with a monogram. D. Oval matt silver with Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 9 1/2"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, five adjustments, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 54 x 33 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 282

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Inter Watch Co., Geneva, circa 1930. Fine and very unusual triangular 18 ct. gold and enamel keyless Masonic watch.

C. Two piece, massive, triangular with curved sides, the bezels with azure champleve enamelled decoration, the back with azure champleve enamelled set square and compass with further Masonic symbols. D. Shaped two tone silvered with cubic Arabic numerals and inner the symbolic letters "G.J.B." M. 17"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Dian. 55 x 45 mm.

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 283

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Movado, Swiss, circa 1930. Fine and elegant, 18 ct. gold and enamel Art-deco, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, square with concave corners and polished back, the band and pendant with chased decoration, the bezels with blue red and green, champleve enamelled motives in an Art-Deco pattern. D. Matt silver with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and black Art-Deco decoration. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16" rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 4 adjustments, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index, Movado patent No.34976. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 53 x 41 mm.

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 284

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Leschot, Watch Co., Geneva, Swiss, No. 6540, circa 1925. Very elegant, 14 ct. gold and enamel square keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, square with canted corners, bezels pendant and bow with a Greek decoration over a black enamel ground, the back engine-turned in a stripped pattern. D. Sating silver with applied gold Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "cathedrales" hands. M. 17"', rhodium-plated with Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted in six positions, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 44 x 44 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 1,380

LOT 285

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Laco Durowe GmbH Pforzheim, for Lacher & Co., 1940 's. Fine large, direct centere second, stainless steel aviator' s wristwatch.

C. polished. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals for the 60 minutes, at the centre for the 12 hours. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 20 3 /4 "' gilt brass, 22 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 286

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

A. Lange & Siihne, 1940 's. Fine large, direct center second, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch.

C. polished. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals for the 60 minutes, at the centre for the 12 hours. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 20 3/4 "' gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 287

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Breguet "Armee de 1'Air" Type 20 5101/54, No. 403, 1950's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel aviator' wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, revolving reeded bezel. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials. "Baton" radiumed hands. M. 14 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,485

LOT 288

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Vixa "Type 20 - Antimagnetic", 1950 's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register.

C. polished, screwed back, revolving reeded bezel. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals. + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 16 1/4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,495

LOT 289

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Breguet "Armee de 1'Air" Type 20 5101/54, No. 7568, 1950 's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, revolving reeded bezel. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials. "Baton" radiumed hands. M. 14 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 5,693

LOT 290

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Longines Watch Co. Swiss, No. 2978030, circa 1930. Fine silver keyless deck watch with 36 hour power reserve indication, made for the British Navy.

C.Three body, massive, "pommes et filets" , polished, the back engraved with the Navy number: "H.S. 2 - 2978030. Hinged silver cuvette. D. Matt silver with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down sector. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 19"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, Breguet balance spring with special micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 68 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 3,289

LOT 291

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Longines "Lindbergh", 5575415 invented by Col. Chas. A. Lindbergh, US Pat. 1923305, launched on the market in 1932. Very fine, hour angle, centre second, silver gilt aviator's wristwatch.

C. polished, revolving bezel with the enamelled 15 degrees graduations, graduated band, the ball-shaped crown activates also the revolving central dial, silver gilt cuvette. D. white enamel with enamelled Roman numeral for the 12 hours indication, concentric, the 180 degrees, at the centre, revolving champagne dial bearing the 60 minutes and the 15 degrees. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 17 "' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 292

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Longines - Wittnauer Co., New York, "Lindbergh " , No. 7320049, invented by Col. Chas. A. Lindbergh, US Pat. 1923305, launched on the market in 1932. Very fine, hour angle, 10 ct gold filled aviator's wristwatch with indirect centre second system and two crowns.

C. polished, revolving bezel with the enamelled 15 degrees graduations, graduated band, the crown at 2 o'clock activates the central revolving dial. D. mat silver with enamelled Roman numeral 12 hours indication, concentric, the 180 degrees, at the centre, revolving champagne dial bearing the 60 minutes and the 15 degrees. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 11 1/4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 293

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Not signed, circa 1915. Fine and rare, left handed, silver gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph on the winding-crown and register.

C. massive, polished, winding-crown at 9 o'clock for left handed persons, hinged back, wire lugs. D. white enamel with painted Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Spade" gold hands. M. 12 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,495

LOT 294

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

J.W. Benson, London, 1920 ' s. Interesting and rare, 18ct gold, half-hunting cased gentleman's wristwatch with gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, the cover with painted Arabic numerals on the dial aperture border, hinged back. D. white enamel with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring, push-piece on the band to open the cover. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 295

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

J. W. Benson, 62-64 Ludgate Hill, London, No 6485, circa 1915. Very fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel, ball-shaped winding-crown, monogrammed back. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 13 "' three-quarter plate, gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 296

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Cyma Extra, Watersport, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, stainless steel " staybrite " gentleman's wristwatch, with unusual water resistent back with screw on device.

C. Polished, bevelled bezel. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. "Fleche" blued steel hands. M. 8 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 21 x 40 mm.

CHF 600 - 800

Sold: CHF 1,035

LOT 297

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Montrose "De Luxe", Swiss, 1930 's. Fine and unusual tonneau shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with 8 days power reserve.

C. polished, hinged back, stepped sides. D. matt silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 10 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 39 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

LOT 298

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Leon Hatot, Paris, made for King Nicolas I, King of Montenegro, circa 1920. Very fine and historical, square, hunting cased 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with concealed dial.

C. massive, polished, on the cover, the Royal Crown and the Initial "N". D. two-tone silver with applied gold Breguet numerals. "Breguet" gold hands. M. 9 '' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Hall marked on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 24 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

LOT 299

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Girard-Perregaux, La Chaux-de-Fonds, 1940 's. Fine and unusual 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, reeded band, curly lugs. D. two-tone silver and gold with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 13 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, the single square button is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 300

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Piaget "Automatic", 1950 's. Very fine and rare waterproof, centre-second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, stepped bezel, overhanging lugs. D. black with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 12 "' rhodiumed, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. hl very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,980