659 lots

LOT 401

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

Universal, Geneve, "Space-Compax", 1970 's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, screwed back, tachometer graduation on the black bezel, lapidated lugs. D. black with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers. "Baton" steel hands. M. 13 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,093

LOT 402

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

Universal Geneve, "Tri-Compax", 1960 's. Fine astronomic, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, screwed back, tachometer graduation on the black bezel, lapidated lugs. D. bicoloured white and black with radiumed 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. "Baton" white hands. M. 12 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 403

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

Bucherer, Swiss, circa 1960. Very fine 18 ct. gold keyless purse watch, set in a U.S. 20 $ coin dated 1904.

C. Double body, the coin opening with a push piece on the band. D. Matt silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel "batons" hands. M. 9"', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to five positions, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam.35 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

LOT 404

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

Ebel Watch Co., Swiss, No. 896002 - 141, made in the 1960's. Very fine 18 ct. gold keyless purse watch, set in a U.S. 20 $ coin dated 1904.

C. Double body, the coin opening with a push piece on the band. D. Matt silver with Arabic numerals and black indexes. Blued steel "batons" hands. M. 9"', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono metallic balance adjusted to five positions, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. hl very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,400

LOT 405

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

Piaget, 1940 's. Very fine, rectangular, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch with a heavy 18 ct gold linked bracelet.

C. massive, polished, back winder. D. champagne with painted indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 9 mm. Total length of the bracelet : 185 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 406

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

Piaget Geneve,1960 ' s. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch inserted into an U.S. 10 $ gold coin dated 1897.

C. massive, polished. D. champagne with painted indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 407

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

Piaget, Swiss, made in the 1960's. Very fine 18 ct. gold keyless purse watch, set in a Venezuelan coin dated 1887, in original fitted box.

C. Double body, the coin opening with a push piece on the band. D. Matt silver with black indexes. Blued steel "batons" hands. M. 9"', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-tallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam.35 mm.

CHF 2,400 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 408

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 77172, 1960 's. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18ct gold bracelet "a petites mailles" and with 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 7 1 /2 "' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 19 x 33 mm.

CHF 7,500 - 8,000

LOT 409

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

Cartier, movement by Movado Factories, 1950 ' s. Very fine rectangular curved, 14ct gold lady's wristwatch with concealed dial, gold bracelet "a mailles" and with 14ct gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back, cover repeating the same decoration as the bracelet. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 5 1/4 "' signed Movado, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 36 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 410

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

Cartier Paris "Tank Automatique", 1970 's. Fine large, rectangular, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 signed Cartier, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 28 x 34 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 411

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

Cartier Paris, "Tank Obus", No. 90649, 1960 's. Very fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, ogival lugs, back winder. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 5 "' Duo-Plan, signed LeCoultre, rhodiumed, 16 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 21 x 32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 412

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

Cartier Paris, "Tank", 1960 's. Very fine rectangular, 18ct gold and diamond lady's wristwatch with 18ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, bezel and lugs set with diamonds, diamondset winding-crown. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' signed Cartier, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 19 x 25 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 413

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 14 ct. gold hunting cased keyless pocket chronometer.

C. Four body, massive "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with sunk centre, Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds numerals. Gold "pear" hands. M. Glazed 19"', gilt brass, 17 jewels, pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves an swan neck micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

LOT 414

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

J. Auricoste (Paris), circa 1920. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless lever watch with split seconds chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute recorder.

C. Three piece, massive, "bassine", polished. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Split second chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown and push piece in the band. Signed on the dial. In very good condition with photocopies of a contemporary advertisement for the Chronographe Just, the Trade Mark registered by J. Auricoste as a sub-make for his second class chronographs. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 415

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

Longines, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spaid" hands. M. 19"', 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. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 416

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

Zenith, (Le Locle), Swiss, circa 1920. Fine 14 ct. gold, hunting cased, minute repeating, keyless, Grande Sonnerie, Carillon, clock-watch.

C. Four body, "bassine", engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details and decorated with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 20"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, double train with differential winding, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking hours and quarters on three gongs, Strike/Silence optional lever by the bezel. Repeating with push piece in the band. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 417

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

Tiffany & Co., Geneva, No. 10717, circa 1880. Very fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, moon phase astronomical keyless watch with perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, aperture for days of the week, sunk subsidiary dials for months, dates, and seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel spade hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 418

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

Tiffany & Co., Swiss, No. 78425, circa 1920. Fine and elegant, 18 ct. pink gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Three body "demi-bassine" polished with a coat-of-arms engraved on the back. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Breguet numerals on a polished chapter. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, 31 jewels, 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 Tiffany on the case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 419

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

Tiffany & Co., Swiss, No. 63303, circa 1920. Fine and elegant, very slim 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating dress-watch.

C.Three body "demi-bassine" polished with concealed hinges. D. Matt gold with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 17"', extra slim, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 33 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed Tiffany on the dial and movement. In very good. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 420

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

Tiffany & Co., New York, Swiss, No. 8905, circa 1915. Fine 18 ct. pink gold keyless watch with split second chronograph and progressive 30 minute register.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished with inset hinge. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, red outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', Rhodium-plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, adjusted cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Split second chronograph with visible work, released by depressing the winding crown and with push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 421

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

Th. Leroy, Horloger de la Marine, Constructeur de Chronometres, Fournisseur de 1'Etat, 88, rue de Varenne, Paris, circa 1880. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets carrure plate", polished, the back engraved with a coat-of-arms. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 29 jewels, 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 cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 422

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

Charles Oudin, Horloger de la Marine, 52, Palais Royal, Paris, No. 27553, circa 1880. Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, keyless minute-repeating, moon-phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar and chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette with subsidiary inscription: Medaille aux expositions depuis 1806. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for days of the week, months of the leap year cycle, the date and seconds with inner moon-phase aperture. Gold 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. Chronograph with visible work and push piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 423

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

H. Weber Perret, Geneve, circa 1890. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless quarter repeating, commemorative watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the back with a fine enamel panel painted en grisaille with a mountain landscape, a chamois on the foreground. Hinged gold cuvette applied with a fine repousse scene evoking an event from the history of Geneva. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, red outer Arabic minute ring and inner chapters from 13 to 24 and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, 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, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 424

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

Jacques Marcus New York, No. 2777, Swiss, circa 1889. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, minute-repeating keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished the cover and back engraved with monograms. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1889. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, red outer minute ring, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes"" decoration, 29 jewels in screwed settings, counterpoised 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. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 425

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

Verger, France, No. 3118, made for Spaulding & Co., circa 1915. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, octagonal diamond set, keyless, Art-Deco pendant watch with matching chain.

C. Two piece, massive, octagonal with Verger Master mark, bezel and back of translucent greyblue enamel over engine-turning, darker borders with white painted formal decoration, the back centred with a fine enamel scene of Muses in antique dresses, dancing with Cupid, painted in white in a Wedgewood style decoration, within an octagonal rose-cut diamond frame, diamond-set loose-ring pendant. D. Matt silver with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 9"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted in five positions, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

LOT 426

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

Verger, France, No. 57015, made for Marcus & Co., circa 1920. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond set, keyless pendant watch.

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 Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 9 1/2"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, four adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. hl very good condition. Diam. 27 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

LOT 427

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

C. H. Meylan, Brassus, circa 1912. Very fine platinum, enamel and diamond, elliptical shaped, lady's wristwatch with platinum bracelet "a petites mailles", and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, bezel in engraved blue translucent enamed on guilloche, set and surrounded with diamonds, triangular pierced lugs set with diamonds, dedicated back. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance ajusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Signed on the movement, hall-marked inside the case. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 40 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 428

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

Movado Factories, Swiss, No. 199372, made for Udall & Ballou, circa 1935. Fine 18 ct. gold "Ermeto", keyless purse watch.

C. Massive rectangular, engine-turned in a stripped pattern. D. Mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals. Gold "cathedrales" hands. M. 7,5" rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, srtaight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Patented Ermeto winding device by sliding the case open and close. Signed on the case and movement. hz very good condition. Dim. 47 x 33 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 429

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

Movado, Swiss, circa 1940. Fine small 18 ct. gold "Ermeto", keyless purse watch, with date.

C. Massive rectangular, engine-turned in a brushed pattern. D. Mat silver with applied gold indexes and date aperture. Gold "dauphines" hands. M. 6,5"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, srtaight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Patented Ermeto winding device by sliding the case open and close. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 41 x 25 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 430

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

Movado "Non-Magnetic", 1940 's. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver with painted indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton" steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 431

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

Movado "Non-Magnetic", 1950 's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 432

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

Movado,1940 's. Fine astronomic, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, fluted teardrop lugs. D. mat 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. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 11 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 433

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

Movado, 1930 's. Fine and rare small, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. polished. D. black with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 11 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30,5 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 434

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

E. Gubelin, (Lucerne), Swiss, 1950 's. Very fine and unusual, centre second, self-winding, "carre galbe", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave sides, dust protecting cap, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold fancy decoration on the four angles and indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 11 "' rhodiumed, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 41 mm.

CHF 2,700 - 3,200

LOT 435

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse, 1960 's. Fine waterproof, astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "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 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 436

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

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, 1950 's. Fine and rare centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold and "cloisonne" enamel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. champagne with applied gold indexes, at the centre, a yellow "cloisonne" enamel floral decoration. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 437

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

E. Gubelin, (Lucerne), Swiss, 1950 's. Fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, crenellated band, dust protecting cap. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 11 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 438

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

Eska, 1950's. Very fine and rare square, centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold and "cloisonne" enamel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted lugs, dust protecting cap. D. in polychrome "cloisonne" enamel representing a caravel at sea, all sails set, on a green background. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12 "' gilt, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 439

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

Rolex "Curvex" 1/4 Century Club, 1930 's. Fine rectangular curved, 10ct gold filled gentleman's wristwatch.

C. curved, polished. D. satined silver with the letters "1/4 Century Club" instead of numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Fleche" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 '" Ultra Prima, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hl very good condition. Dim. 20 x 46 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 440

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

Rolex "Prince", Ref. 1343 A, 1930 's. Fine rectangular, 9ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lapidated bezel, dedicated back, anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" gold hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 20 x 40 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 441

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

Rolex "Prince Classic", Super Precision, Ref. 1541, 1930 's. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lapidated bezel. D. mat silver and gold with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 7 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 40 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 442

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

Rolex "Prince", Ref. 1343 A, 1930 's. Fine rectangular, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, engraved band, monogrammed back. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 "' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, "Elinvar" selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 20 x 40 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 443

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

Rolex "Curvex" Chronometre, Ref. 3059, 1930 's. Fine and rare rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. curved, massive, polished. D. two -tone pink with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 8 "' Ultra Prima, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 21 x 42 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 444

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

Rolex "Prince I mperial" No. 1000090, case No. 1585-1003297, circa 1950. Fine stainless steel and enamel, keyless dresswatch.

C. Two part, shaped, satire with black enamelled bezels. D. Silvered matt and satire with black Arabic numerals and indexes. Blued steel "feuilles" hands. M. 14,5"', shaped, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance timed in six positions, with Rolex patented cap, self compensating observatory quality Rolex balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition in original fitted box. Dim. 41 x 37 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

LOT 445

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

Rolex "Prince", Ref. 3140, made in 1937 in very few examples, formerly the property of Al Capone,. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, cylindrical hooded lugs. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hz very good condition. Dim. 22 x 39 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 446

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Geneve, No.162748, circa 1900. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating pocket chronometer.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the cover engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D.White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Glazed 20"', rhodium plated, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 447

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

E. Gubelin, Lucerne, made by Audemars Piguet, No. 12584, circa 1910. Very fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute-repeating, moon-phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar, chronograph and progressive 60 minute recorder.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary dials for days of the week, months of the leap year cycle with outer minute register, the date and seconds with inner moon-phase aperture (small hairline). Gold spade hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 33 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding crown. Signed Gubelin on the cuvette and movement, with Audemars Piguet extract of the archives. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 45,000 - 50,000

LOT 448

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

Unsigned, Swiss, patent No. 11948, circa 1920. Fine and very rare 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with "Westminster Carillon" chime .

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the cover engraved with the monogram: "M.J.". Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', frosted and gilt, 37 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on four gongs with four hammers with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

LOT 449

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1920 Fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, minute repeating, keyless Grande Sonnerie, Carillon, clock-watch, in original mahogany fitted box.

C. Four body, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Mat silver engine-turned with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, double train with differential winding, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking hours and quarters on three gongs, Strike/Silence optional lever by the bezel. Repeating with push piece in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 450

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Super Precision" , " Rigid Hooded", Ref. 6050, 1940 's. Very fine waterproof, tonneau-shaped, centre second, self-winding, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with yellow gold and stainless steel bracelet "a mailles".

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, engraved hooded lugs. D. matt silver with painted radiumed Arabic numerals. "Feuille" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 451

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 5050, 1950 's. Fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, centre second, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. matt silver with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,300 - 2,700

LOT 452

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 2764, 1930 's. Fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, centre second, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4 rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,300 - 2,700

LOT 453

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3372, 1940 's. Fine tonneau-shaped, waterproof, centre second, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, graduated bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,300 - 2,700

LOT 454

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Chronometee", "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3458, 1940 's. Fine tonneau-shaped, waterproof, centre second, self-winding, stainless steel and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" radiumed gold hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 455

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3131, produced in 500 examples from 1939 to 1946. Fine waterproof, tonneau shaped, centre second, self-winding, l4ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 456

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3130, 1930 's. Fine waterproof, tonneau shaped, centre second, self-winding, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. pink with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 457

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 5015, 1950 's. Fine waterproof, tonneau-shaped, centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, graduated bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 458

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual " Chronometee", "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3131, produced in 1000 examples from 1939 to 1950. Fine waterproof, tonneau shaped, centre second, self-winding, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, hooded lugs. D. pink with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 459

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

Unsigned, "Calendrier Brevete", Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, double face, moon phase astronomical, keyless calendar watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the cover engraved with the monogram "A.V.". D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, subsidiary seconds and centre moon phase aperture. Gold "Louis XV" hands. Hinged matt gilt and silvered on the back, with date ring, outer revolving ring for the days of the week and aperture for the months with indication of their number of days. Single gold "Louis XV" hand. M. 18"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 460

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

Dubreuil a Bolbec, made by Savoye Freres & Cie, Besancon, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless watch with dead independent centre seconds.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, double train with differential winding, "fausses cotes" decoration, 32 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dead independent seconds with a flirt on the escape pinion and bolt in the band. Signed Dubreuil on the cuvette and Savoye on the front plate beneath the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 52 num.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 461

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

J. Badollet & Cie. Geneve, No. 31556, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold, moon phase astronomical, keyless calendar watch.

C. Three body, massive "pomme et gouge", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals and outer date ring, sunk subsidiary dials for days, months and seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 462

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

H. Golay, 46 Middelton Square, London, No. 73933 with Chester hallmarks for 1884. Very fine 18 ct. gold, early centre seconds keyless pocket chronometer with 34 minute Karrusel regulator.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished, marked "LJ.T.N." (Isaac Jabez Theo Newsome). Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with sunk centre, Roman numerals. Gold "pear" hands. M. 20"', frosted and gilt, three quarter plate, 17 jewels, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, balance spring with terminal curve. Bonniksen 34 minutes Karrusel regulator. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 463

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine and unusual, 18 ct. pink gold, keyless half-quarter repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "Louis XV - gouge", polished. Hinged gold cuvette . D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 464

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

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph "Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman" Ref. 6239, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976 and the first "Paul Newman" in 1970, with steel bezel. Fine waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 300 units per hour. D. bicolour white and black with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers. "Baton" steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 465

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

Rolex Cosmograph "Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6239, produced from 1961 to 1976, the first "Paul Newman" in 1970, with steel bezel. Fine waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour black and white with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers. "Baton" tritium hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 466

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

Rolex Cosmograph "Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6241, produced from 1961 to 1976, the first " Paul Newman" in 1970, with black bezel. Fine waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer and with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour "guilloche" silver and black with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers. "Baton" tritium hands. M. 13 '' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 467

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

Rolex Cosmograph "Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6239, produced from 1961 to 1976, the first "Paul Newman" in 1970, with steel bezel. Fine waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour beige and black with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers. "Baton" tritium hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 468

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

Rolex Chronograph for the "Fuerza Aerea del Peru", Ref. 6238, produced in 3600 examples from 1962 to 1967. Fine waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. satined silver with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton" steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 17,000

LOT 469

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

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph "Daytona", Ref. 6262, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976, with steel bezel. Fine waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicoloured white and black with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers. "Baton" steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 470

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

Rolex Oyster Chronograph, "Anti-Magnetic", Ref. 6238, produced in 3600 examples from 1962 to 1967. Fine waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. satined silver with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, outer tachometer and telemeter graduation. "Baton" steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 471

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

Rolex "Precision", Ref. 9083, 1960 's. Fine centre second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel Oyster bracelet (USA) and fitted box.

C. polished. D. satined silver with applied steel indexes. "Alpha" steel hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 472

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

C. Allier, rue Saint Antoine No. 341, a Paris, circa 1800. Fine and unusual silver calendar watch with retrograde jumping hours.

C. Double body Directoire, polished. B. White enamel with semi-circular blue sector for the retrograde jumping hours with gilt Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with star divisions and subsidiary small chapter for day of the month. Gold Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with square pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, Plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 1,300 - 1,600

LOT 473

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

Breguet a Paris, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine and unusual silver stop-watch with retrograde seconds.

C. Double body, "forme quatre baguettes", polished. D. White enamel with small eccentric Arabic chapter and blue semi-circular sector for the retrograde seconds with gilt divisions (slightly chipped on border of the winding hole). Gilt brass "sun"hands. M. Hinged gilt brass with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Stop lever in the dial palte. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 1,300 - 1,600

LOT 474

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

Johann Hillrich in Pesth (Hungary), No. 1834, circa 1820. Unusual silver, digital jumping hour watch.

C. Three body, Empire, engine-turned. D. Silver engine-turned with eccentric aperture for the jumping hour volvelle, outer Arabic central minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hand. M. 20 1/2"', gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, going barrels passing through the back plate, secured by a half-moon bridge, cylinder escapement with a plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, ruby endstone. Signed on the dial and the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 475

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

Le Roy, Horloger du Roy, No. 3502, circa 1820. Fine and rare, 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating watch with the unusual Le Roy keyless winding and hand setting device.

C. Three body, Empire, by J.F. Desenclos ( Marter mark), with reeded band and engine-turned back. Hinged gilt brass cuvette with apertures for winding and hand setting knurled buttons. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 22"' gilt brass with free standing barrel set with the winding button, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with parachute suspension, flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Repeating on square polished steel gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 476

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

J. Allix au Havre, circa 1825. Fine 18 ct. gold dead independant centre second Montre d'Observation.

.C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes", engine turned (worn). Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with symmetrical small Roman and Arabic chapter rings, outer dead centre second ring on border of the bezel and small subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 22"', gilt brass, double train bar calibre with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and regulator. Dead independent centre seconds by means of a flirt on the escape pinion and with bolt in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 477

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

Rolex, 1930 ' s. Fine rectangular, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, extended mobile lugs. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hl very good condition. Dim. 22 x 47 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 478

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Chronometre", Ref. 2940, 1940 ' s. Fine tonneau-shaped, waterproof, centre second, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. champagne with applied gold Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

LOT 479

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

Rolex Oyster Chronometre "De Luxe", Ref. 2849, 1930 's. Fine and rare waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with extensible bracelet and fitted box.

C. polished, satined, wide stepped bezel, hooded lugs, screwed back and crown. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 480

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

Rolex Oyster Royal, Ref. 2280, 1930 's. Unusual tonneau-shaped, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back and crown. D. black with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 481

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

Rolex, Ref. 2568, 1930 ' s. Fine and unusual stainless steel gentleman' s wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, extended hooded lugs. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

LOT 482

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6098, 1950 's. Fine and rare tonneau-shaped, waterproof, centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, extended lugs, screwed back and crown. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 483

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

Rolex Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 8171, produced in 1000 examples from 1949 to 1952. Fine astronomic, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied steel indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. " Alpha" steel hands. M. 11 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 484

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

Rolex for Eaton, "1/4 Century Club", Ref. 5590, presented to Kenneth Redwood on his becoming a member of "The Timothy Eaton Quarter Century Club", 1935-1960. Fine and rare, waterproof, centre second, self-winding, l4ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, dedicated and screwed back and crown, lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with the applied gold letters "1/4 Century Club" instead of the numerals. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 12 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

LOT 485

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

Rolex "Precision", Ref. 8382, 1960's. Very fine and unusual centre second, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with certificate and fitted box.

C. massive, polished. D. blue enamel with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 486

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

Rolex "Prince Classic", made for the American Market, 1930 's. Fine rectangular, 9ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, hinged back. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 7 1/2 "' " Prima, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 40 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 487

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

Rolex "Prince Railway " H.S. , Ref. 2246, 1930 ' s. Very fine and rare rectangular, jumping-hour, 18ct white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-coloured, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumping-hours. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Ultra Prima, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 45 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 488

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

Rolex "Prince Classic", Ref. 1768, 1930 's. Fine rectangular, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, stepped sides. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Extra Prima, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 20 x 40 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 489

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

Rolex "Prince Century Club", Ref. 3937, 1930 's presented to Arthur Jones to mark a quarter century of continuous service with the T. Eaton Co. Ltd. 1915 - 1940. Fine rectangular curved, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides and lugs, dedicated back. D. two-tone silver with the letters "1 /4 Century Club" instead of numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Prima, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 45 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 490

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

Rolex "Prince", Ref. 3937, 1940 's. Fine rectangular curved, 9ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides and lugs, dedicated back. D. mat silver painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 7 1/2 "' , rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hn very good condition. Dim. 22 x 45 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 491

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

Courvoisier Jonais, Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 20015, circa 1875. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, double face calendar keyless watch, Patented on 27 June 1871.

C. Five body, massive, "bassine et filets", engine-turned with reeded band. D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. White enamel on the rear face, the dates on the border with subsidiary dials for the months and the days of the week, half moon sector above for the Slow/Fast index (hairlines). M. 18"' nickel plated, 17 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Nickel plated calendar work driven by the movement. Signed on both dials and movement, calendar plate and movement punched with a coat-of-arms. In good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 492

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

Alois Lang, Uhrmacher, Gmunden, (Swiss), circa 1870. Very fine silver half hunting cased, pocket chronometer.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the cover with black champleve enamelled Roman numerals on the border of the glazed dial aperture. Hinged silver cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 20"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels in screwed settings, inverted fusee with chain and maintaining power, pivoted detent escapement with gold escape wheel, cut bimetallic balance, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Signed in the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 493

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

Jules Jorgensen, Copenhagen No. 11378, Swiss, circa 1890. Very fine and heavy 18 ct. gold hunting cased, minute-repeating keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engine-turened with reeded band the reverse of the cover and back engine-turned as well. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 20"', nickel plated, "spotted" decoration, 32 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Special hand-setting by the folding bow, patented by Jules Jorgensen, 15 January, 1867. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 494

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

Association Ouvriere, Locle, Swiss, No. 34164, circa 1890. Very fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engine-turned, the cover with a blank escutcheon. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Glazed 20"', nickel plated, "a vagues" decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

LOT 495

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

Rolex Oyster, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, "Cosmograph", Ref. 6263, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976, with black bezel. Fine waterproof, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, 18 ct gold Oyster bracelet, fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour gold and black with applied gold indexes + + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13 ' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 496

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

Rolex Oyster, 1920 's. Fine waterproof, centre second, cushion-shaped, 9 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, reeded bezel. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' Extra Prima, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 32 x 32 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

LOT 497

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

Rolex Oyster, Ref. 2136, 1920 's. Fine waterproof, cushion-shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, reeded bezel. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' Prima, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 32 x 32 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,200

LOT 498

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

Rolex Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 8171, produced in 1000 examples from 1949 and 1952. Fine and rare astronomic, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 11 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 17,000

LOT 499

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

Rolex "Chronographe Anti-Magnetique", Ref. 4768, 1950 's. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer and triple date.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. champagne with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, outer graduation for the days of the month and the tachometer, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, ever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 500

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

Rolex Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 8171, produced in 1000 examples from 1949 and 1952. Fine and rare astronomic, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 11 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000