659 lots

LOT 301

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

Baume & Mercier, Geneve, 1950 's. Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished. D. pink with painted Roman numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

LOT 302

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

Baume & Mercier, Geneve, 1940 's. Fine square, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. black with painted Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 10 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 303

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

Mido "Multifort Grand Luxe", 1950 's. Fine and unusual, waterproof, self-winding, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D.two -tone brown with radiumed Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" radiumed hands. M. 11 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, rotor a "butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 600 - 800

Sold: CHF 805

LOT 304

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

Audemars Freres, Swiss, No. 32809, made for Henry Capt, Geneve, circa 1895. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, moon phase astronomical, half quarter repeating, keyless lever watch with perpetual calendar.

C. four body, massive, "pomme" with reeded band, polished, the back with a black champleve enamelled and engraved monogram. Hinged glazed gold cuvette. D. white enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary dials for days of the week, dates and months with inner red leap year cycle and outer running seconds, moon phase aperture with its age on the border. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, with gold wheel train, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with special micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed and punched mark inside the back. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 33,925

LOT 305

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

Louis Audemars, Brassus, Swiss, No. 13464, circa 1875. Very fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. four body, massive, " bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel with fancy Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds; Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 18 "' , nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, superior adjustment, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 55 nun.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 306

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

Audemars Freres, Swiss, No. 33792, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel with Breguet numerals, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 17"' , rhodium plated, 27 jewels mainly in screwed settings, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the movement. h1 very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 307

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

H.R. Ekegren, Geneve, No. 17380, circa 1890. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, moon phase astronomical, minute repeating, keyless lever watch with perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets" with bevelled band, cover and back chased with musical instruments, wreath of foliage and further floral decoration. Hinged glazed gold cuvette with milled bezel. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary dials for months with inner red leap year cycle, dates, days of the week and seconds with moon phase aperture. Blued steel "spade hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 32,000 - 36,000

LOT 308

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

Albert H. Potter & Co. Geneva, No. 305, circa 1890. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, minuterepeating keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Glazed 19"', nickel plated, 31 jewels in screwed settings, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 28,000

Sold: CHF 28,175

LOT 309

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

Albert H. Potter, Newark, New Jersey 1900. Fine and very rare ebonised small long case weight driven regulator.

C. Architectural, ebony veneered on oak with glazed front and side panels, the top with a triangular pediment. D. Square silvered of regulator type with outer Arabic minute ring and small inner sunk subsidiary hour and seconds dials. Blued steel "lance" hands. M. Brass rectangular with massive plates, cylindrical pillars secured by screws, barrel with maintaining power, lantern pinions, gravity escapement drawn from the celebrated Denison three-legged. Heavy seconds beating pendulum with spring suspension. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 183 x 48 x 28 cm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 39,100

LOT 310

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

Unsigned, Swiss, probably masterpiece made at the horological school from the Vallee de Joux, circa 1950. Fine 18 ct. gold, minute repeating, keyless, moon phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar and split second chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute recorder.

C. Three piece, massive "variee", polished and satine. D. Matt silver with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary dials for week days, the months of the leap year cycle with outer minute register, the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold "Breguet" hands. M. 17"', nickeled, "fausses cotes" decoration, 33 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown and split seconds push piece in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 311

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

Ecole d'Horlogerie de la Vallee de Joux, masterpiece made by Eric Rochat, Les Bioux, from 1939 to 1943. Very fine 18 ct. gold moon phase astronomical keyless watch with perpetual calendar and split seconds chronograph, tachometer and 30 minute instantaneous recorder, in original fitted box.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee" with bevelled bezels, polished and satine, the back engraved with the inscription: Ecole d'Horlogerie, 1939-1943, Eric Rochat, Les Bioux.. D. Silvered two tone, with applied gold indexes, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, tachometer scale for 1000 metres, subsidiary dials for days of the week, the months for the leap year cycle with outer minute register, the dates and the seconds with inner moon-phase aperture. Gold "batons" hands. M. 18 "', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Split seconds chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown and push piece in the band. Signed on the back. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 22,425

LOT 312

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

A. Lange & Sohne, Glashutte b/Dresden, No. 92322, produced circa 1924. Very fine and rare, silver keyless centre seconds deck watch with chronometer escapement.

C. Four body, massive, "Louis XV", polished. hinged silver cuvette. D. Frosted silver with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute and seconds ring. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 20"', frosted and gilt three quarter plate with going barrel, 15 jewels in screwed settings, pivoted detent escapement, large cut steel-nickel-brass balance with gold poising and timing screws, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 62 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 313

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

A. Lange & Sohne, Glashutte & Geneva, 1930 's. Fine and rare rectangular, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with platinum bracelet "a petites mailles".

C. massive, polished, hinged back, engraved band. D. mat silver with green "cubist" Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes " decoration, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with all adjustments, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 38 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 314

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

E. Giibelin "Reverso", 1930 's. Very fine and rare rectangular, 18ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bicoloured, reeded bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 8 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 315

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Reverso", 1930 's. Fine rectangular stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 8 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,555

LOT 316

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

LeCoultre "Reverso", 1930 's. Very fine rectangular, 14ct pink gold and stainless "Staybrite" steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bicoloured, reeded bezel. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 8 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 317

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Reverso", 1930 's. Very fine rectangular stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel. D. in polychrome "cloisonne" enamel representing a tennis player with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 8 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,740

LOT 318

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, made for the French Market, 1950 's. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, stepped band. D. two-tone 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 and the months. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 12 1 /4 "' gilt brass, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 319

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Memovox" Automatic, 1950 's. Fine waterproof, centre second, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with alarm, date and two crowns.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, the crown at 2 o'clock activates the central revolving alarm dial. D. two-tone silver with applied steel indexes, aperture for the date. "Dauphine" steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, rotor a "butoirs" . Dial, case and movement signed. hn very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 320

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Memovox" Automatic, 1960 's. Fine waterproof, centre second, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with alarm, date and two crowns.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, the crown at 2 o'clock activates the central revolving alarm dial. D. two-tone silver with applied painted indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, rotor a "butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 321

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Memovox" Automatic, 1950 's. Fine waterproof, centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with alarm, date and two crowns.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, the crown at 2 o'clock activates the central revolving alarm dial. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. " Alpha" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

LOT 322

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Memovox" Automatic, 1960 's. Fine waterproof, centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with alarm, date and two crowns.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, the crown at 2 o'clock activates the central revolving alarm dial. D. two-tone silver with applied gold painted indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 323

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Mysterieuse",1960 's. Very fine "mysterieuse", 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bezel graduated for the hours, "Vendome" type central lugs, back winder. D. transparent. "Baton" gold hands. M. 6 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 324

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Mysterieuse", 1950 's. Fine "mysterieuse", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted teardrop lugs, back winder. D. transparent with gold dots indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 6 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 325

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Mysterieuse",1960 's. Very fine "mysterieuse", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bezel graduated for the hours, "Vendome" type central lugs, back winder. D. transparent. "Baton" gold hands. M. 6 3/4 ' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 326

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Mysterieuse",1950 's. Fine "mysterieuse", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, graduated bezel for the hours, "Vendome" type central lugs, back winder. D. transparent. "Baton" gold hands. M. 6 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 327

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1960 's. Fine and unusual rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, sapphireset winding-crown. D. Lapis lazuli with a gold outer ring bearing the painted Roman numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 32 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,415

LOT 328

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1930 's. Fine rectangular, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch with unusual water resistant back with clip on device.

C. three body, polished, satined, stepped sides. D. mat silver with painted radial Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 8 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim.23 x 39 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 329

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

Jaeger, 1950 's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, satined, screwed back. D. mat silver with applied steel indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Dauphine" steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. h1 very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 330

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1950 's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished, satined, screwed back. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 331

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1950 's. Fine and unusual watch inserted into a stainless steel key.

C. polished, stepped bezel, back winder. D. twotone silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 6 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 55 x 22 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 1,035

LOT 332

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

LeCoultre, made for the American Market, 1940 's. Fine rectangular, astronomic, 10 ct gold filled gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases with fitted box.

C. polished, satined, graduated bezel. D. two-tone gold and mat silver indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 39 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 333

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

LeCoultre "Memovox",1950's. Fine 18ct gold purse watch with alarm.

C. double body, massive, horse-shoe shaped, the cover with black "champleve" enamelled indexes on the border of the dial aperture. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals, outer alarm graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 14"' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 334

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1940's. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and 18ct gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, sliding cover repeating the same design as the bracelet, back winder. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 4 1/2"' baguette, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 1 position, flat balance-spring. In very good condition. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 13 x 23 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 335

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

Jaeger, 1940' s. Fine 18ct gold keyless pendant watch with matching clip.

C. massive, polished, back winder. D. matt silver with painted gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 6"' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Diam. 16 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

LOT 336

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1940's. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch with concealed dial, 18ct gold integrated bracelet and monogram.

C. massive, polished, cover repeating the same design as the bracelet, back winder. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 5"' baguette, gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 8 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 337

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

LeCoultre, 1950 's. Fine and unusual 14ct gold and 18ct white gold and diamonds ring-watch.

C. massive, polished, diamond-set bezel and turc lateral lines of diamonds. D. matt silver with applied white gold indexes. "Baton" white gold hands. M. 6"', rhodiumed, 16 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 13 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 338

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1950's. Fine 18ct pink gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with 18ct gold and diamonds integrated bracelet with original fitted box.

C. massive, polished, diamond-set bezel and lugs, back winder. D. matt silver with applied pink gold indexes. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 6"' rhodiumed, 16 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 13 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,853

LOT 339

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

L. Leroy & Cie., Paris, L. Leroy & Cie. - Carpentier, "Chronostat" Prototype.

C. Cylindrical brass bowl with screwed bezel. D. Silvered with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. M. Electrically powered, brass full plate, Sully type "shaft cutting" frictional rest escapement with vertical escape wheel and double pallet on the balance staff, controlled by a solid graphite balance. Signed on the dial. Dial diam. 70 mm. In good condition. L. Leroy & Cie., Paris - "Chronostat No. 1". C. Three body mahogany deck-watch type mahogany box. Cylindrical brass bowl with screwed bezel. D. Silvered with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Brass, electrically powered, brass, Sully type "shaft cutting" frictional rest escapement with vertical escape wheel and double pallet on the balance staff, "Integral" Guillaume balance, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Signed on the dial. h1 very good condition. Dial diam. 70 mm. L. Leroy & Cie., Paris - "Chronostat No. 2". C. Double body mahogany box. Cylindrical nickel bowl with screwed bezel. D. Silvered with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Electrically powered, spring detent escapement, "Integral" Guillaume balance, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dial diam. 70 mm. Lot of three.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

LOT 340

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

L. Leroy & Cie. No. 21056, circa 1920. Very fine and elegant 18 ct. gold, moon phase astronomical keyless watch, with triple calendar.

C. Three piece, massive, "Empire", polished, the back with the blue champleve enamel initials "H.M.S.". D. Gold engine turned with Breguet numerals on a matt chapter ring, subsidiary dials for days of the week, months, dates and seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel Breguet hands. M.18"', gilt brass, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 341

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

Le Roy a Paris, No. 61289, circa 1930. Fine 18 ct. pink gold keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished with reeded band. Gold cuvette. D. Gold engine turned with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16-, gilt brass, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. h1 very good condition. Diann. 44 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 342

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

L. Leroy & Cie. (Paris), No. 30 CXVI, made in 1927. Very fine, elegant and rare 18 ct. bicoloured gold keyless pocket chronometer with Bulletin de Premiere Classe de 1'Observatoire National de Besancon No 14332, awarded a silver medal with 209,7 points at the timing contest.

C. Three piece, "Empire", polished with reeded band, white gold rims and bow . Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned, with Roman numerals on a polished chapter, and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted by A. Jaccard, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement, numbered on the cuvette. In excellent condition, with photocopies of the timing certificate. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 343

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

Julien Le Roy a Paris No. 2391, with Paris hallmarks for 1750. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, quarter dumb repeating watch.

C. Double body, Louis XV, repousse in a shell pattern. Diamond-set push pieces. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV diamond-set hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with adjustable potence for the crown wheel, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass Louis XV cock with a large and unusual agate end-piece. Repeating on the case by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and the back plate, the gilt brass dial plate engraved: Invent(' par Jul. Le Roy en 1740. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,970

LOT 344

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

Not signed, French, circa 1775. Very fine and rare, gilt brass early small, hour and half hour striking travelling clock with pull wind alarm, in original travelling fitted box.

C. Rectangular with bun feet, glazed side panels, gilt brass front and back panels engraved with a floral trellis pattern, small half moon sector above the dial for the regulator. Handle above the top bell beneath strap and four ball finials. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Brass rectangular, going train with fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance and flat balance spring. Hour and half hour striking on the top bell, the striking train with going barrel. Pull wind alarm train. In very good condition. Dim. 87 mm. high excluding the handle.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 345

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

Not signed, London, probably made in Friedberg for the English Market, circa 1770. Fine and unusual, early 18 ct. gold, "Adam and Eve" automaton watch.

C. Double body, oignon with glazed back, entirely chased with allegorical figures, animals and further decoration in a Renaissance pattern. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, aperture on the border for the regulator. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate, inverted with turned baluster pillars pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. The back plate is covered with a gold panel, finely chased with a scene depicting Adam and Eve in the terrestrial paradise, the automaton serpent revolving on the border. Silver dust cap, the border of the aperture pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. In good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 8,280

LOT 346

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

Unsigned, Central Europe, circa 1810. Fine and unique 18 ct. gold watch with ivory movement, specially made for the Empress Josephine, Napoleon's wife.

C. Double body Louis XVI with glazed back, chased with leaf decoration. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and outer minute ring with star divisions, painted floral decoration and gilt inscription: Josephinae Gallorum Primae Imperatrici (hair lines on border). Gold "pear" hands. M. Hinged ivory full plate with baluster pillars, fusee with chain, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, large ivory cock pierced and engraved with the Imperial coat-of-arms of Josephine. In very good condition Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 347

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

Lepine Invenit et Fecit, No. 5755, with Paris hallmarks for 1789. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold centre second stop watch.

C. Double body Louis XVI, by Joly (Master mark) polished with concealed hinge. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer minute and seconds ring. Gold Breguet hands with skeletonised tips. M. Gilt brass, true Lepine calibre with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Locking balance lever on the cuvette border. Signed on the dial and cuvette. h1 good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 348

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

Ls. George a Berlin, circa 1790. Fine and rare, 18 ct. gold, early dead centre second stop-watch with special escapement and date.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, polished D. White enamel with small eccentric Arabic hour and minute chapter, symmetric calendar ring, centre second chapter on the border of the bezel (hair line). Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, Pouzait lever escapement with extra large plain gold four-arm balance covering 90% of the back plate, flat balance spring with regulator, skeletonised gilt brass cock. Knurled setting wheel and stop-watch lever, in the gilt brass dial plate. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 349

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

Du Bois et Fils, Swiss, circa 1800. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold dead centre seconds watch with special escapement, pirouette and pendulum.

C. Double body, "forme quatre baguettes" with reeded band and polished back. D. Eccentric white enamel with Breguet numerals and small circular aperture for the pendulum, outer centre seconds ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, rare double wheel frictional rest escapement of Debaufre type, pirouette with mock pendulum, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring, polished steel balance bridge with garnet end-stone. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 350

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

Adamson a Paris, circa 1790. Rare and very interesting quarter repeating movement with special escapement.

C. Contemporary gilt brass, Louis XVI, with paste-set bezels and glazed back. D. White enamel with bolt Breguet numerals (slightly restored on the winding hole border). Gilt brass hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fixed barrel with revolving arbor, unusual early lever escapement of Pouzait type, with large 30 toothed escape wheel set on the back plate, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Repeating on early large gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 351

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

Breguet Neveu & Compagnie, No. 525, Compteur de pointage nouveau modele, sold to the College Royal de Lyon on 4 November 1845 for 280 Francs. Fine gilt brass inking chronograph, of new design, with 60 minute recorder.

C. Three part, cylindrical with screwed bezel. D. White enamel graduated to 60 for the inking chronograph and with off-set subsidiary small dial for the minute register. Blued steel hands. M. 23"', brass full plate with turned pillars, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. The inking hand operated by a button in the band next to the stop /start bolt. Signed on the dial and beneath the bezel. In very good condition. Diam. 79 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 352

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

Perrelet & Fils, Horlogers Mecaniciens du Roi, No. 1012, Paris 1842. Very fine and rare minute recorder with split second minute recorder.

C. Three piece gilt brass cylindrical with screwed bezel and back. Velvet lined Mahogany fitted box. D. Small eccentric frosted and silvered with Roman numerals and outer minute ring and two subsidiary dials below for the split second chronograph. Blued steel Breguet hands. Frosted and gilt dial plate. M. Brass circular three-quarter plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, cylinder escapement with three-arm plain brass balance, flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the rack and pinion micrometric index. Split second chronograph with two registers, both second's hands running together, one of them is able to be stopped at will. Signed on the dial plate and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 92 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 353

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

E. Giibelin Inc, (New York), made in 1912 by Geneva Clock Co., Swiss, No. 1236. Very fine silver, enamel and hard stone, minute repeating, eight day going carriage clock, in original fitted box.

C. Rectangular, the base of nephrite, the back panel engine-turned, the spring loaded front doors, and side panels of yellow enamel, painted with Chinese landscapes, the top panel with a flying stork, two subsidiary birds painted inside the doors, black champleve enamel borders. D. Silver gilt engine-turned, the yellow enamelled bezel painted with Arabic numerals painted in a Chinese style. Red and green champleve enamelled hands. M. Nickel plated rectangular with going barrel, 15 jewels, straight line lever platform escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with onyx button at the top, which also release the doors. Signed "Giibelin" on the dial, "Geneva Clock" on the case and back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 100 x 55 x 45 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 354

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

Breguet Paris, No. 2445, produced in 1929, sold to Mr. de Rovin on 31st December 1943. Fine silver eight day going keyless moon phase astronomical strut clock with perpetual calendar, in original red leather fitted box.

C. Square silver, satine. D. Silver satine with applied polished steel "cubiste" Arabic numerals, sunk subsidiary dials for days of the week, months of the leap-year cycle dates and subsidiary seconds with inner moon-phase aperture. Blued steel "triangles opposes" hands. M. 24"' rhodium plated three quarter plate, "fausses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted in six positions, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 12 x 12 x 3 cm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 355

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

Breguet No. 4954, made in 1947, sold to Mr. Bessoneau on 28th November 1949. Fine nickel plated, eight day going Art-Deco deck timepiece.

C. Rectangular, polished with ribbed decoration. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals. Blued steel fancy Breguet hands. M. 24"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 10 x 11 x 5 cm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 356

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

Breguet No. 5121, case No. 66, made in 1888, sold to M. V. Chrousckoff on 26th July 1889, for 1000 Francs. Fine and rare gilt bronze, quarter-repeating full Grande and Petite Sonnerie, carriage clock with four quarter-striking Westminster carillon on four gongs and alarm. Original fitted travelling box.

C. Gilt and silvered bronze, "Anglaise riche" glazed four sides, with Corinthian columns and finials, raised top glass panel with silvered moulding. D. Frosted and gilt sunk in the dial plate, with Roman numerals and subsidiary alarm setting dial. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. Brass, eight-day with going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, gilt brass platform escapement with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued-steel flat balance spring. Four quarter-striking, quarter-repeating and alarm on four gongs with button on the top, Grande/Petite Sonnerie - Strike/Silent, lever in the base. Signed on the dial and back plate. hl very good condition. Dim. 20 x 13.5 x 12.5 cm., excluding the handle.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 357

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

Breguet No. 1599, sold to Mr. Lopez y Royo on 6th December 1927, for 8000 Francs. Fine 18 ct. white gold wandering-time keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee", satine with polished bezels, No. B 1599. D. Silver, the digital jumping hour aperture of the central revolving engine-turned disc, pointing the minute on the outer Arabic chapter ring. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, ebauche by R. Cart, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjusments, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 43mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 9,085

LOT 358

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

Breguet No. 3299, 1950 's. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, monogrammed back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 14 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 359

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

Breguet No. 466, 1940 's. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 nun.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 360

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

Breguet No. 4172, 1930 's. Very fine and rare stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph, register and telemeter.

C. polished, satined, monogrammed back. D. black with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer telemeter graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 361

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

Breguet No. 2157, 1930 's. Very fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated bezel. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hl very good condition. Dim. 24 x 35 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 362

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

Breguet No. 1581, 1930 's. Very fine tonneau shaped, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch with 18 ct gold bracelet "a petites mailles".

C. shaped, massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 8 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 28 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 363

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

Breguet No. 2742, sold to Mr. Bishop on 20th August 1931, for 4700 Francs. Fine 18 ct. two coloured gold, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "Empire", polished with reeded band, white gold rims and bow. D. Silver engine-turned, with Roman numerals on a polished chapter and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 364

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

Breguet No. 4813, 1930 's. Fine square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 365

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

Breguet No. 3795, completed 24 August 1881, sold to Monsieur Pigache on 7 April 1885, for the sum of 1800 Francs. Fine 18 ct. gold pocket chronometer.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 20"', frosted and gilt, three quarter plate, ebauche by Louis Audemars, 17 jewels in screwed bearings, fusee with maintaining power, keyless work automatically disconnected when fully wound and re-engaged by a bolt in the band. Spring detent escapement with two-arm compensation balance. Blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves and index regulator. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition with certificate No. 4035. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

LOT 366

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

Breguet No. 2296, sold to the Princess de Broglie on 31 December 1875, for 1400 Francs. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless quarter repeating fob watch.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 14"', gilt brass, 19 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 367

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

Breguet No. 3780, sold to Mellerio Freres a Madrid on the 20 May 1862 for 1250 Francs Fine 18 ct. gold, small keyless quarter repeating fob watch.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette, polished. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals from 1 to 12, inner red Arabic ring for hours from 13 to 24, and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 14"', gilt brass, 26 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition with certificate. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 368

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

Breguet No. 3600, sold to Comte Werle on 22 May 1901, for 1200 Francs. Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased keyless watch with 32 hour power reserve indication.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down sector. Gold Breguet hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 8,500 - 9,500

LOT 369

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

Breguet & Fils, No. 1472, sold to Mr. Foussadier on 5 September 1806 for 2000 Francs. Very fine 18 ct. gold, quarter dumb repeating watch with jumping hour and off-set seconds.

C. four body "forme collier" by Joly, No. 1189, with reeded band, the back engine-turned a grains d'orge". Hinged gold cuvette. D. gold engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring and offset subsidiary seconds. Secret signatures on each sides of chapter 1 7 XII. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 22"', gilt brass, first class calibre with going barrel, over hanging Breguet ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass balance with parachute suspension, flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Quarter repeating with pull-twist piston through the pendant and single massive polished steel hammer. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition with certificate. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 40,250

LOT 370

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

Breguet No. 617, sent to Recordon on year 8 (1800). Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel diamond-set "medallion montre a tact".

C. double body, "forme collier", made by Tavernier, the cover of translucent blue enamel over engine-turning, rose-cut diamond set touch pieces on the band, diamond-set lose-ring pendant and arrow hand applied on the revolving polished back. Gold cuvette engraved: "Breguet & Recordon, London No. 617" , with eccentric dial aperture. D. silver small eccentric, repainted with Arabic numerals, fixed on the barrel's bridge. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 15-, gilt brass, "souscription" calibre with central barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Signed on the movement and cuvette. In very good condition with small chain and gold key. Diam. 41 mm.

CHF 48,000 - 55,000

LOT 371

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

Breguet & Fils No. 1550, sold to l'Adjudant General Ricard on 25 December 1813, for the sum of 600 Francs. Very fine silver and gold "montre de souscription"

C. Three body, "forme collier", by Joly (Master mark), engine-turned "a grains d'orge", with gold rims, the back engraved with the small monogram "F.P. on a gold cartouche. D. White enamel souscription type, with secret signature, Breguet numerals and 5 minute divisions (hairline). Blued steel souscription hand with tapered point. M. 25"', gilt brass, souscription caliber with central going barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, parachute suspension and bimetallic compensation curb. Signed on the dial and movement. h1 very good condition with certificate No. 3881. Diam. 61 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 17,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 372

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

Breguet & Fils No. 1991, sold to Monsieur Manu. Bought back from the same and sold to General Carcone, Portuguese on 7th March 1811, for 824 Francs. Very fine 18 ct. gold "montre de souscription"

C. Three body, "forme collier", by Joly (Master mark), No. 1682, polished. D. White enamel souscription type, with secret signature, Breguet numerals and 5 minute divisions (hairline and slightly restored on the border). Blued steel souscription hand with tapered point (restored). M. 25"', gilt brass, souscription caliber with central going barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, parachute suspension and bimetallic compensation curb. Signed on the dial and movement. In good condition. Diam. 61 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 373

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

Breguet & Fils No. 3711, sold to Mr. Bazanac on 16 February 1822, for the sum of 600 Francs. Very fine silver "montre de souscription"

C. Three body, "forme collier", by Joly (Master mark), engine-turned "a grains d'orge". D. White enamel souscription type, with secret signature, Breguet numerals and 5 minute divisions (hairline). Blued steel souscription hand with tapered point. M. 25"', gilt brass, souscription caliber with central going barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, parachute suspension and bimetallic compensation curb. Signed on the dial and movement. In good condition, in later green leather Breguet fitted box with certificate No. 3439. Diam. 62 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 14,375

LOT 374

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

Breguet et Fils No. 2844, Petite repetition plate, Garde Temps, sold on 27 April 1816 to M. d'Irtury, for 4800 Francs. Very fine 18 ct. gold, moon phase astronomical quarter repeating jumping hour watch "construite sur le principe des garde-temps".

C. Two body, "forme quatre baguettes", by Tavernier No. 3406, the back engine-turned "a grains d'orge" is attached by a bayonet fixing. D. Eccentric, silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring, moon phase aperture, the age engraved on the border, small sector for the slow/fast regulator position and offset sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, bar calibre, the going barrels with female winding squares, counterpoised straight line lever escapement with draw, jewelled pallets and long lever, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance, the adjustable screws inset in the rim with "parachute" suspension on both pivots, blued-steel flat balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating on a single gong with one hammer striking on a steel intermediate spring block. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 99,200

LOT 375

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

Breguet No. 1963, sold in 1928 to M. Jean Brenot for 4'000 francs. Extremely fine and probabily unique, large, tonneau-shaped, 18ct yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with coaxial single button chronograph on the winding-crown, register and tachometer.

C. bicoloured, shaped, massive, polished, satined, lapidated lugs, stainless steel bezel, screwed bars. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 15 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, the coaxial single button on the winding-crown is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. Dim. 38 x 47 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 69,000

LOT 376

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

Gustave, Ami Sandoz & Fils, No. 79125, circa 1860, fitted with a keyless winding by Gustave Sandoz in 1896. Fine 18 ct. gold pair cased "cabriolet" pocket chronometer.

C. Outer three body massive, "demi-bassine", engraved with foliage in an interlaced pattern. Inner four body massive, bassine, the engraving matching that of the outer case. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel fancy hands. M. 18"' gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, later custom made special keyless winding, 14 jewels, pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very condition. Dian. 53 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 377

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

H. Rosselet, Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 2940, made for the American Market, circa 1860. Fine 18 ct. gold pair cased "cabriolet" watch with special escapement.

C. Outer three body massive, "bassine", engraved with foliage, the back with a locomotive of the type used for the earliest American railways. Inner four body massive, "bassine", engraved with foliage and the back with a horse running in a landscape. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold hands. M. 18"' gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 14 jewels, single wheel duplex escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very condition. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 378

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

Unsigned, Geneve, Swiss, No. 8456, citca 1890. Fine and unusual, silver, keyless commemorative watch with unusual winding device.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged silver cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, bar calibre with the bridges in form of letters reading "L.I.N.C.O.L.N"., 15 jewels, counterpoised Swiss lateral lever escapement, plain three-arm balance, flat balance spring . In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 379

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

Hi. Grandjean & Cie., Locle, London, Swiss, No. 52958, made for Fernando Sanchez Somocurcio, Arequipa, circa 1870. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless watch with double calendar and unusual winding device.

C. Four body, massive, "pommes et filets" with reeded band, the back with the black and blue champleve enamel monogram "F.S.S.". Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border also engraved with foliage decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary dials for seconds, dates and days of the week. Gold paste-set hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 380

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

Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand, London, No. 04767, ADFmsz, with London hallmarks for 1873. Fine silver keyless pocket chronometer with 24 hour power reserve indication.

C. Three piece, massive, "bassine et filets" marked "H.P" (Henry Pick), polished. Hinged silver cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down scale. Blued steel " spade" hands. M. 20"', frosted and gilt, half-plate, fusee with chain, 15 jewels in screwed settings, spring detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold poising and timing screws, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dian. 57 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 381

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

Examined by Dent, Watchmaker to the Queen, 33 Cockspur Street, London, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the back engraved with the monogram "M.E.". Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', frosted and gilt, half-plate, 29 jewels, counterpoised 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 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 3,105

LOT 382

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

Parkinson & Frodsham, Change Alley, London, No. 5299, with London hallmarks for 1885. Very fine 18 ct. gold, half-hunting cased, pocket chronometer with 30 hour power reserve indication.

C. Four body, massive, "pomme et filets" with reeded band, and integral dome, marked "J.H." (Joseph Homeward), the engine-turned back with a small Cyrillic monogram, the cover with black champleve Roman numerals on the dial aperture border. D. White enamel by Willis, with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down scale. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 17"', hinged frosted and gilt two third, fusee with chain and maintaining power, 17 jewels in screwed setting, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement with gold wheel, cut bimetallic balance with timing screws, free sprung helical balance spring with terminal curves, diamond endstones. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 383

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

Barraud & Lunds, 41 Cornhill, London, No. 3/1270, with London hallmarks for 1873. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased keyless watch with 30 hour power reserve indication.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, marked "A.S." (Alfred Stram). Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel by Willis with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down scale. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 19"', frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, 15 jewels in screwed settings, fusee with chain and maintaining power, the barrel passing through the back plate with foliate engraved cover, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws, free sprung balance spring with terminal curve, ruby endstone. Free winding crown with buttons for winding. Signed on the dial and back plate. In excellent condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 1,600 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,415

LOT 384

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

Paul Ditisheim Solvil, No. 716283, circa 1920. Very fine 18 ct. gold keyless watch with chronograph, instantaneous 30 minute recorder and pulsometer.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine" polished. Gold cuvette. D. Silver with Breguet numerals, outer minute, chronograph ring and pulsometer scale for 30 pulsations, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 18"', rhodium plated, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 385

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

Agassiz watch Co., Swiss, No. 335617, circa 1950. Fine 14 ct. gold, keyless dress watch with split second chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute recorder.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee carrure ronde", polished. D. Matt silver with applied gold Breguet numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. M. 16"', rhodium plated, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, adjusted to temperatures, Breguet balance spring. Split second chronograph with visible work, released by depressing the winding crown and with push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,645

LOT 386

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

Agassiz watch Co., Swiss, No. 40440 circa 1950. Fine and rare 14 ct. gold keyless World-Time dress watch in original mahogany fitted box.

C.Three piece massive "variee" polished with bevelled bezels. D. Small matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, outer Arabic dark and light revolving chapter ring for day and night hours and and the World-Time chapter bearing the names of 31 cities or places around the world, according to the Louis Cottier world time patent. Gold hands. M.16"', rhodium-plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, adjusted to temperatures, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 nun.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,280

LOT 387

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

LeCoultre made for E. Giibelin (Lucerne), No. 96873, Swiss, circa 1950. Fine and large 18 ct. gold, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee", polished. D. Matt silver with applied gold indexes and inner Arabic ring for hours from 13 to 24. Gold "modern" hands. M. 17"', rhodium-plated, "fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

LOT 388

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

Universal, Geneve, 1940 's. Fine astronomic, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the days of the month, the months, apertures for the days of the week and the lunations. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 14 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hl very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

LOT 389

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

Universal, Geneve, "Tri-Compax", 1950 's. Fine astronomic, waterproof, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, lapidated lugs. D. satined silver with painted Arabic numerald and indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, graduation for the days of the month, outer tachometer graduation, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" steel hands. M. 13 1/2 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 390

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

Universal, Geneve, "Compax", 1940 's. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary dials for the second, the 12 hours and 30 minute registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 391

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

Uweco Geneve, 1940', smark registered No 86915, on 29 October 1935, by Universal Watch Geneve. Fine and unusual rectangular, stainless steel chromium metal gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, overhanging fluted lugs, "bombe" crystal. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 11 "' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Dim. 28 x 40 mm.

CHF 700 - 900

Sold: CHF 805

LOT 392

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

Uweco Geneve, 1940's, mark registered No 86915, on 29 October 1935, by Universal Watch Geneve. Fine centre second, waterproof, stainless steel chromium metal gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, lapidated lugs. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Baton" radiumed hands. M. 11 1/2 "' signed Universal, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 500 - 700

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 393

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

Universal Geneve, "Compax", 1940 's. Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 394

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

Universal Geneve, "Uni-Compax", made in 1936. Fine and rare 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 15 pulsations. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 395

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

Universal Geneve, "Compax ", 1940 's. Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, pyramidal bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 14 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 396

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

Universal Geneve, "Tri-Compax", 1950 's. Very fine large, astronomic, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 14 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 397

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

Universal, Geneve, "Tri-Compax", 1950 's. Fine astronomic, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. satined silver with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" steel hands. M. 12 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 398

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

Universal, Geneve, "Polerouter Automatic", 1960 's. Fine waterproof, centre second, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back, lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with an outer steel ring bearing the indexes. "Dauphine" steel hands. M. 12 1/2 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 28 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, microtor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 700 - 900

Sold: CHF 863

LOT 399

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

Universal, Geneve, "Polerouter Electric", 1970 's. Fine waterproof, center second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back, lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with an outer steel ring bearing the indexes. "Baton" steel hands. M. 12 1/2 "' gilt, 14 jewels, lever escapement, battery powered monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 700 - 900

LOT 400

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

Universal, Geneve, "Polerouter Automatic", 1950 's. Fine waterproof, centre second, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel bracelet.

C. polished, screwed back, lapidated lugs. D. black with an outer steel ring bearing the indexes. "Dauphine" steel hands. M. 12 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, rotor a "butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 700 - 900

Sold: CHF 1,093