659 lots

LOT 581

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 463182, case No. 323498, Ref. 4714, circa 1945. Fine centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, oval lugs. D. "guilloche" silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 582

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, "Chronometre Royal" , No. 508939, case No. 346929, circa 1951. Very fine and rare centre second, waterproof, 18ct gold "stop-watch" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, lapidated lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold fancy indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12 1/2 "' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 583

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 478604, case No. 319365, circa 1946. Fine and unusual 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, extended lapidated lugs. D. "guilloche" silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 584

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 504113, case No. 335826, Ref. 4895, made in 1951. Fine and unusual centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, half way reeded bezel, horn-shaped lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 585

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 494690, case No. 321064, circa 1950. Very fine and rare square, centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, fluted lugs. D. "guilloche" silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 11 1 /4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, rotor a "butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 48 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 586

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 460335, case No. 296266, made in 1945. Very fine and rare 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, overhanging teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 13 "'-453, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 587

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 493992, case No. 319203, circa 1949. Fine waterproof, centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 588

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 503917, case No. 338809, Ref. 4667, circa 1951. Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 589

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 463939, case No. 307826, circa 1945. Very fine astronomic, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel and fluted lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and 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. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 590

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

Vacheron & Constantin Geneve, No. 394715, movement dated Nov. 59. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold, desk timepiece designed as a hand-bag.

C. Massive in form of a hand-bag with rope handle, entirely decorated in a basket work pattern. D. Gold, decorated en suite with applied diamond-set indexes. Diamond set hands. M. 15"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 13 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance, Breguet self-compensating balance spring. Signed on the dust cap. In very good condition. Dim. 61 x 52 x 30 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 591

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 549896, case No. 376207, circa 1958. Very fine and rare, unusual, asymmetric, 18ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct gold bracelet repeating the dial decoration.

C. shaped, massive, polished. D. gold with the same decoration as the bracelet, white gold fancy indexes. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 38 mm. Total length of the bracelet : 200 mm. Width : 24 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 592

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, "Royal Chronometer Automatic", No. 582520, case No. 406909, Ref. 6694, circa 1964. Very fine and rare waterproof, centre second, self-winding, 18ct white gold "stop-watch" gentleman's wristwatch with date and 18ct white gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back. D. matt silver with applied white gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. 14 "' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 593

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 540757, case No. 376206, Ref. 6481, circa 1958. Very fine and rare asymmetric, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with a heavy 18ct gold bracelet bearing the same decoration as the dial.

C. asymmetric, massive, polished, reeded sides. D. gold repeating the decoration of the bracelet with applied gold and sapphire indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 32 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 594

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 591804, for Hermes, Paris, circa 1964. Fine and unusual rectangular, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch with concealed dial, included in a heavy 18ct "guilloche" gold linked bracelet.

C. massive, polished, dust protecting cap, back winder. D. satined gold with indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 2 1/2 " Duo-Plan", baguette, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 8 x 19 mm. Total length of the bracelet : 190 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 595

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

Ane. Mon.B. Haas Jne. & Cie., Haas Neveux & Cie. Srs. 5 Quai du Mont Blanc, Geneve, 7, rue Scribe, Paris, No. 41233, circa 1907. Very fine and small 18 ct. pink gold, keyless pocket chronometer with First Class Bulletin from the Observatory of Geneva at the timing contest organised in 1908.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with mention of the First Class Bulletin and a dedication. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, gilt outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 16"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, bearing the Geneva quality marks, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, "Extra adjustment" by Henri Wherli fils, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and eccentric micrometric index. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition with photocopies of the records of the timing contest. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 596

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

Haas Neveux & Cie., Geneve, No. 53891, circa 1920. Very elegant, platinum, diamond set square keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, square with canted corners, matt finished, the bezel diamond-set on the canted corners and black enamelled band, the back engraved with a monogram. D. matt silver with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted in five positions, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 45 x 45 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

LOT 597

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

Haas, Geneve, No. 51993, circa 1910. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond-set, keyless pendant watch with matching brooch.

C. Three piece, the bezel and back with translucent grey-blue enamel over engine-turning, rose-cut diamond set bow and border, the back with centred with applied diamond-set rosette. Sapphire and diamond set brooch and link. D. Matt silver with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 10"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted in five positions, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

LOT 598

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

Haas Neveux & Cie., Geneve, No. 102583, circa 1920. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond set, keyless pendant watch with matching chain.

C. Three piece, the bezel and back with translucent grey-blue enamel over engine-turning, the back applied diamond-set decoration. D. matt silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 8 1/2"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, trade mark on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 24 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 599

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

Haas Neveux & Cie., Geneve, No. 64524, made for Dreicer & Co., circa 1920. Very fine and rarel8 ct. gold and enamel, diamond-set, onyx, keyless pendant watch.

C. Two piece, the movement set in an onyx frame, the black enamel back with rose-cut diamond set border, diamond set bezel and lose-ring pendant. D. Matt silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 7"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, seven adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 27 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 600

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

Tiffany & Co., New York, No. 29374, Swiss, circa 1860. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", entirely engraved with a formal decoration. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, the matted centre with a decoration in a rosette pattern. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 13"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800