659 lots

LOT 501

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

Rolex "Chronographe Anti-Magnetique", Ref. 9162, 1940 's. Very fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, reeded band. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Dauphine" gold 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 15,000 - 17,000

LOT 502

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

Golay Fils & Stahl, Geneve, No. 29411, specially made for the Pierce Family, circa 1910. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold, slim keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", bezels chased with wreath of laurel, the back decorated with the portrait of Henry Clay Pierce, signed: "L. Feo, Agosto MCMIX", with the inscription: Henry Clay Pierce - Venezia. Hinged gold cuvette engraved: "Clay Arthur Pierce". D. Silver satine with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Very thin 18"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 31 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. 48 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 503

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

E. Giibelin, Lucerne, No. 61231, circa 1910. Very fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "Empire" with reeded band, bezels pendant and bow with foliage decoration. D. Satine silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "cathedrales" hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, 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. 46 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 504

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

Wegelin Fils, Geneve, No. 2356, circa 1920. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "bssine pincee", fully enamelled with a floral champleve dcoration over a black ground, simulating cloisonne work. D. Matt gold with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 505

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

Tavannes Watch Co., No. 448676, Swiss, circa 1930. Fine platinum, sapphire and diamond set, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee", polished, the band and bow set with alternate calibrated diamonds and sapphires. D. Satine silver with applied platinum Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "treffle" hands. M. 15"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 41 mm.

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

LOT 506

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

Touchon & Co., Swiss, No.44375, circa 1928. Fine platinum, very slim, keyless dress watch.

C. three piece, massive, "bassine pincee" with polished bezels and satine back, the band chased with decoration. A dedication dated 1928 engraved inside the back. D. matt silver with applied white gold Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. White gold "cathedrales" hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated with satine bridges and the plate with spotted decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted extra in five positions, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

LOT 507

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

C.H. Meylan, Brassus & Geneve, No. 42898, made for Mauboussin, Paris, circa 1935. Fine and elegant, crystal and platinum, diamond-set, skeletonised, keyless dress watch.

C. Platinum mounted with triangular bow. D. Matt silver with minute ring and outer skeletonised diamond set hour Roman chapter ring (crystal very slightly chipped on border). Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 10"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, by Mauboussin, and by C.H. Meylan on the movement. In very good condition.Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 508

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

Rolex "Prince Brancard", Super Precision, Ref. 1490, 1930 's. Fine rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Lozenge" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Ultra Prima, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 509

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

Rolex "Prince Century Club", Ref. 1490, 1930 's, presented to E.J. Gill 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., flared, massive, polished, stepped sides, 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 '" Extra 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. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 510

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

Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 971, 1930 's. Fine rectangular curved, 14ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box.

C. bicoloured, flared, massive, polished, stepped sides, dust protecting cap. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Extra 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. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 511

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

Rolex "Prince Brancard " , Ref. 971, 1930 ' s. Fine rectangular curved, 18ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, flared, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "', rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to all climates and 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 512

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

Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 971 U, 1930 's. Fine rectangular curved, silver gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Extra Prima, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 513

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

Rolex "Antimagnetic", "A Moneta", Ref. 3233, 1930 's. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, satined, hooded lugs. D. black with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Baton" gold hands. M. 10 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 27,000 - 30,000

LOT 514

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

Rolex "Antimagnetic", Ref. 3529, produced in 62 examples in 1939. Very fine and rare square, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. pink with painted Arabic and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 10 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

CHF 27,000 - 30,000

LOT 515

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

Rolex "Antimagnetic", Ref. 2303, 1930's, considered at the time as the smallest chronograph in the world. Extremely fine and rare, small, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph on the winding-crown, register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 10 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, the coaxial single button on the winding-crown is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 27,000 - 30,000

LOT 516

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

Rolex "Chronometre Antimagnetic", Ref. 3055, produced in 20 examples in pink gold and 200 examples in yellow gold in the 1930's, considered at the time as the smallest chronograph in the world. Extremely fine and rare 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minute register dials. "Alpha" pink gold hands. M. 10 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 28,000

LOT 517

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometre, "Empire", Ref. 3716, 1940 ' s. Fine and rare waterproof, centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box.

C. "Empire" style, massive, polished, screwed back and crown, straight lugs. D. black with radiumed Arabic and Roman 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 18,000 - 20,000

LOT 518

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

Rolex "Chronographe Anti-magnetique", Ref. 2508, 1940 's. Fine and large, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished. D. pink with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 14 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 17,000

LOT 519

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronoinetre, "Empire", Ref. 3548, 1940 ' s. Fine and rare waterproof, centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. "Empire", massive, polished, screwed back and crown, straight lugs. D. champagne with painted Roman numerals and indexes. "Baton" 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 17,000 - 19,000

LOT 520

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

Rolex "Anti Magnetic", Ref. 2920, 1930 's. Very fine and rare 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, extended lapidated mobile lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minuii.es register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 28,000

LOT 521

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Chronometre", Ref. 4467, 1950 's. Fine waterproof, centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, reeded bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. " Alpha" gold hands. M. 11 1 /2 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hl very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 522

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

Rolex "Chronograph", Ref. 6238, produced in 3600 examples from 1962 to 1967. Fine waterproof, tonneau shaped, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes + 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 adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 523

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Chronometee", Ref. 6105, produced in 2000 examples from 1951 to 1955. Fine waterproof, centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, reeded bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 524

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual " Datejust", Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 4467, 1950 's. Fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, reeded bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Alpha" 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 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 525

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 black bezel. Fine waterproof, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour gold and black with applied gold 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 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 526

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

Rolex Oyster Chronograph " Antimagnetic", Ref. 6036, produced in stainless steel, 170 examples in yellow gold and 144 examples in pink gold, from 1951 to 1953. Very fine and rare tonneau-shaped, waterproof, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and triple date.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back. D. mat silver with indexes + 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 and the months. "Baton" gold 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 37,000 - 42,000

LOT 527

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

H. Sarton a Liege,circa 1775. Fine and rare eight-day going, hour and half-hour striking, red tortoiseshell Louis XV cartel with matching bracket.

C. Shaped, tortoiseshell veneered by J.F. Duhamel (Master mark on the back door) with floral and rocaille gilt bronze feet and applied ornaments, a bird at the top. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass pierced and engraved Louis XV hands. M. Brass circular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, half-second beating pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell. In very good condition. Signed on the dial. Dim. 102 x 43 x 21 cm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 528

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

A.H.B. (Abram Henry Berthoud), Neuchatel, No. 127, dated 1853. Very good eight day going, quarter Grande and Petite Sonnerie striking, pull quarter repeating Neuchateloise bracket clock with pull wind alarm and matching bracket.

C. Shaped black-painted wood with gilt flower and foliate decoration, glazed door, gilt brass engine-turned bezels to the door and dial, curved gilt feet made in one piece with the beading to the base of the clock, gilt ball at the top. D White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel hands with red paste-set stars. M. brass, rectangular plated, two train, going barrels to both trains, verge escapement, flat bob pendulum with silk suspension, striking on two gongs, pull cord repretition with typical Neuchateloise rack repeating work on the back plate with Grande/Petite Sonnerie/Silent lever. Pull wind alarm on a bell. Trade mark and date punched on the back plate. Very good condition Dim. 95 x 37 x 15 cm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 529

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

Unsigned, French, circa 1750. Fine and very rare, mahogany, weight driven, hour and quarter striking, moon phase astronomical, eight day going, Horloge de port, with carillon and alarm.

C. Coffin shaped, the moulded front door with glazed pendulum aperture, the shaped top with glazed side panels and fine ormolu applied rocaille decoration. D. Silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, the gilt brass centre with geometrical floret decoration, central alarm setting disc, subsidiary seconds and moon phase aperture with outer date and moon calendar rings. Blued steel Louis XIV hands. M. Brass lantern type , three train, posted frame with turned columns, Graham escapement, seconds beating pendulum with spring suspension. Hours and quarters independent striking trains, carillon on four bells with four hammers, alarm striking on a bell. In very good condition. Dim. 210 x 50 x 31 cm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

LOT 530

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

Joseph Hartmann Senior, Wienn, Meisterstuck MDCCLVII. Rare and interesting weight driven long case regulator with date.

C. Later walnut body with glazed door and side panels, original top part with circular bezel, wood carved rocaille frets and glazed side panels. D. Silvered brass regulator style with outer Arabic minute ring, subsidiary seconds at 12 o'clock and volvelle aperture for the hours at 6 o'clock with date aperture below the winding hole shutter. Blued steel hands. M. With massive shaped brass plates and and turned pillars, arbor pivots with steel end-pieces on the back plate, barrel with maintaining power, Graham escapement, grid-iron seconds beating pendulum with spring suspension. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 200 x 41 x 28 cm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 531

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

James Robinson, Well, Close Square, circa 1760. Fine Laquer, George III, weight driven hour and half-hour striking long case clock with date.

C. Entirely Laquer with floral Chinese decoration on ivory ground with pale green borders, the door with arched top and moulded border painted with a fine Chinese scene. Arched hood with foliage decoration and flanking columns, three brass top finials and moulded rectangular base. D. Silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, gilt brass matted centre with date aperture and subsidiary seconds, subsidiary Strike/Silent dial in the arch, blued steel "persil" hands. Dial plate with gilt bronze dolphin and foliate spandrels. M. Brass rectangular with turned pillars, anchor escapement, seconds beating pendulum with spring suspension. Striking on a bell. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Dim. 230 x 53 x 28 cm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 532

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

Lourens Eichelar, Amsterdam,circa 1760. Fine burr walnut marquetry, moon phase astronomical hour and quarter striking, weight driven, long case clock.

C. Burr walnut veneered, entirely decorated with a fine marquetry of birds, flowers, angel, butterfly and cornucopias, the door with shaped moulded frame, top rocaille carved decoration, gilt bronze frame to the lenticle aperture chased with a sun figure and rocaille decoration. Arched and domed hood with foliate frets and flanking pillasters and carved rocaille decoration, moulded rectangular base with canted corners and paw feet. D. Silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, and outer Arabic minute ring with arched divisions, gilt brass matted centre with engraved foliage decoration, subsidiary seconds and apertures for the date and days of the week with personification of the conforming planets, silvered rocaille spandrels, moon phase aperture in the arch, the border engraved with lunar calendar. Blued steel "persil" hands. M. Brass rectangular with turned pillars, anchor escapement, seconds beating pendulum with spring suspension. Striking on two bells. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 255 x 56 x 30 cm.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

LOT 533

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

Robin a Paris, circa 1780. Very fine and rare gilt bronze fifteen day going, hour and half hour striking, centre seconds regulator, with remontoir escapement.

C. Rectangular, gilt bronze, with fluted canted corners and four glazed sides, the top observation window with plain brass frame the front face with foliage sprandels, pendant drapery covering the winding holes below the hinged bezel. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, signed Barbezat 1777 on the enamel backing (slightly restored on the border). Gilt brass engraved and pierced hands. M. Brass circular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, remontoir with fly regulator rewinding the driving weight every 60 seconds. Graham dead beat escapement, the half-seconds beating pendulum with knife edge suspension. Hour and half hour striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Mainspring signed: Mouginot 1782. Signed on the dial, case and back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 41 x 20 x 15 cm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 534

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

Cousin, Hger de Mgnr Comte d'Artois, circa 1780. Very fine and rare, white marble and gilt bronze, eight-day going, hour and half-hour striking centre seconds lyre clock with skeletonised swinging movement.

C. Designed as a lyre in white marble, the oval base on four disc feet, applied with gilt bronze branches of flowers and foliage, sun figure at the top and further gilt pearled and sun-flower decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Pierced and engraved "fleurs de lys" hands. M. Gilt brass fully skeletonised, fitted in the bob of the grid-iron half-second beating pendulum with knife edge suspension, with going barrel both for the going and the striking trains, Lepaute type pin-wheel escapement. Striking on a bell with count wheel. Signed on the dial. In very good condition on a gilt wood base and protected by a fine shaped glass dome. Dim. 53 x 25 x 12 cm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 535

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

Not signed, early 18th Century. Fine Louis XIV watch holder designed as a small Cartel clock.

C. Double body, shaped, tortoiseshell veneered with brass inlaid decoration "en contre partie", gilt bronze acanthus leaves, paw feet and further ornaments, a musician Cupid at the top. In good condition. Dim. 36 x 16 x 8 cm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

LOT 536

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

Not signed, early 18th Century. Fine Louis XIV watch holder designed as a small bracket clock.

C. Double body, tortoiseshell veneered with brass inlaid decoration and bronze ornaments. In good condition. Dim. 27 x 15 x 8 cm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

LOT 537

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

Not signed, No. 3865, Swiss, circa 1860. Fine and rare gilt brass, eight day going quarter striking and repeating carriage clock in original travelling fitted box.

C. Gilt brass "corniche", glazed four faces and top. D. Silvered with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands with skeletonised tip. M. Brass rectangular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, platform with lateral lever escapement, plain steel three-arm balance with flat balance spring and regulator. Striking and repeating on two gongs with visible work on the back plate, button on the top and Strike/Silent lever in the base. In very good condition. Dim. 15.5 x 11.5 x 9 cm, excluding the handle.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 538

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

Bailly, Successeur de Weibela'Lyon, circa 1860. Fine and very rare gilt brass eight day going, hour and half-hour striking and repeating Capucine striking twice the hours, with alarm and chronometer escapement.

C. Rectangular, plain, handle on the top with glazed small circular aperture. D. White enamel with gilt Roman numerals, blued steel "trefle" hands. M. Brass rectangular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, engine-turned gilt brass platform with pivoted detent escapement, two-arm compensation balance with poising and timing screws, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and regulator. Pull wind alarm, striking and repeating on a bell in the base with button on the top and repeating work visible on the back plate. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 18 x 12,5 x 8,5 cm. excluding the handle.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 539

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

Jump, London, with London hallmarks for 1893. Very rare and fine silver "hump-back" moon phase astronomical carriage clock with double calendar, in original fitted travelling case.

C. One piece, polished, the back with winding shutter. Four bun feet, silver chain handle. D. Engine-turned gilt plate, the circular engine-turned silver dial with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring, inner moon-phase aperture and small subsidiary seconds below chapter "XII", subsidiary days of the week and dates below the dial. Gold Breguet hands. M. Shaped brass plates with turned pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, Horizontal gilt platform with English lateral pointed tooth lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on a small gold plaque screwed on the dial plate. In very good condition with original silver ratchet key. Dim. 160 x 115 x 75 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

LOT 540

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

Edouard Francois, Brevete S.G.D.G., Paris, circa 1860. Fine and rare giant gilt bronze, hour and half-hour striking carriage clock with remontoire, power reserve indicator and chronometer escapement in original leather covered travelling box.

C. Gilt bronze, "Corniche" type, glazed on four faces and top. D. Silvered with Roman numerals, inner 8 day up-and-down sector, Arabic subsidiary seconds, off-set small engraved crest an motto at the bottom below the dial: Soy y estoy al servicio de mi Senor. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Rectangular with polished steel turned pillars, going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, half-hour remontoire with fly regulator and safety device locking the balance when the mainspring is down, platform escapement with pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curves. Striking on a gong. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 17 x 13 cm., excluding the handle.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 541

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

Mce. Goyard, 24, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, No. 7781, circa 1880. Fine gilt bronze, eight day going, Grande and Petite Sonnerie, quarter repeating carriage clock with alarm.

C. Gilt bronze "Gorge", glazed on four sides and top. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary alarm setting chapter. Blued steel "Romanes simples" hands. M. Brass rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, platform escapement with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring and regulator. Striking, repeating and alarm on gongs with button on the top and Grande/Petite Sonnerie - Strike/Silent lever on the base. Signed on the dial, numbered on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 13.5 x 8.5 x 7.5 cm., excluding the handle.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 542

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

Henri Jacot, Paris, No.3946, circa 1870. Fine gilt bronze, eight day going, Petite Sonnerie, quarter repeating carriage clock with alarm, in original fitted travelling box.

C. Gilt bronze "Gorge", glazed on four sides and top. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary alarm setting chapter. Frosted and gilt dial plate blued steel "spade" hands. M. Brass rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, platform escapement with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring and regulator. Striking, repeating and alarm on gongs with button on the top and Strike/Silent lever in the base. Henri Jacot Trade mark on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 14 x 9 x 8 cm., excluding the handle.

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

LOT 543

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

Charles Oudin, 52 Palais Royal, Paris, No. 1355, circa 1870. Very fine gilt brass hour and half-hour striking carriage clock with alarm.

C. Gilt brass "Gorge", glazed on four sides and top. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary alarm setting dial. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass eight-day going with single double-ended going barrel for both the going and the striking trains, platform escapement with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and the side of the plates. Dim. 13 x 8 x 7 cm., excluding the handle. In very good condition.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

LOT 544

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

Paul Maux, Montpellier, circa 1900. Fine gilt brass eight day going "mignonette" carriage clock with alarm, in original fitted travelling box.

C. Gilt brass "Corniche", glazed four sides and top. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, subsidiary alarm setting dial. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Brass rectangular with going barrel, cylinder platform escapement with plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Alarm on a bell fitted in the base. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 7,3 x 5 x 4,5 cm excluding the handle.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 545

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

Henri Jacot, Paris, No. 8349, circa 1890. Fine gilt bronze, eight day going "Mignonette" carriage clock in original travelling box.

C. Gilt brass, rectangular, glazed four sides and top. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Brass rectangular with going barrel, platform escapement with lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Henri Jacot Trade mark on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 7.5 x 5 x 4.5 cm excluding the handle.

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

LOT 546

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

Aubert & Klaftenberger a Geneve, French, made for the Swiss Market, circa 1840. Fine gilt bronze, small hour and half-hour striking and repeating carriage clock with alarm.

C. Gilt bronze "one-piece", fully engraved with foliage decoration, glazed four faces and top. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "trefle". M. Brass rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, platform escapement with lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring and regulator. Striking and repeating on a bell with button on the top. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 10 x 6.5 x 5 cm, excluding the handle.

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

LOT 547

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

Fraumont, Paris, circa 1840. Very fine gilt bronze, eight day going, Grande and Petite Sonnerie striking and quarter repeating carriage clock with alarm.

C. Gilt bronze "baroque", glazed four sides and top, fully decorated in high relief with garlands of flowers and foliaged. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and ubsidiary alarm setting dial. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, large frosted and gilt platform escapement with swan neck lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with regulator. Striking, repeating and alarm on two bell with button on the top and Grande/Petite Sonnerie Strike/Silent lever on the base. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 15 x 9 x 8 cm, excluding the handle.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 548

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

Paul Garnier, Paris, No. 5952, circa 1850. Very fine silvered bronze, eight-day going, hour and half hour striking and repeating carriage clock with alarm.

C. Silvered bronze "baroque", glazed four sides and top, fully decorated in high relief with rocaille and floral ornaments. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Subsidiary alarm setting dial. Blued steel "spade" hands. Frosted and gilt dial-plate. M. Brass rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, platform escapement with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring and regulator. Striking, repeating and alarm on a gong with button on the top. In good condition. Dim. 13 x 110 x 8.5 cm, excluding the handle.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 549

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

Unsigned, Paris, No. 28294, circa 1890. Fine gilt and silvered bronze, eight day going, Grande and Petite Sonnerie, quarter repeating carriage clock with alarm.

C. Gilt bronze "Anglaise Riche", with silvered base, glazed on four sides and silvered top. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "spade" hands. Gilt brass dial plate engraved with scrolled foliage. M. Brass rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, platform escapement with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring and regulator. Striking, repeating and alarm on gongs with button on the top and Grande/Petite Sonnerie - Strike/Silent lever on the base. In very good condition. Dim. 16 x 10 x 9 cm, excluding the handle.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 550

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

Unsigned, No. 9840, French, circa 1890. Fine gilt bronze, eight-day going hour and half-hour striking and repeating carriage clock.

C. Gilt bronze, "Gorge Anglaise", glazed four faces and top. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "Turques". Polished gilt brass dial plate overlaid with a fine pierced and chased, frosted and gilt scene of a dog hunting pheasants in a wood. M. Brass rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, platform escapement with lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring and regulator. Striking and repeating on gongs with button on the top. In very good condition. Dim. 14 x 9.5 x 8.5 cm., excluding the handle.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 551

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

Unsigned, France, No. 39, circa 1890. Fine gilt bronze, eight-day going hour and half-hour striking carriage clock.

C. Gilt bronze "Anglaise Riche", glazed on four sides and top. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, platform escapement with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring and regulator. Striking on gongs. In very good condition. Dim. 15,5 x 10 x 9 cm., excluding the handle.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 552

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

C. A. Richard & Cie., Paris, made for G. Edward and sons, London, Paris & Glasgow, circa 1910. Fine gilt bronze, eight-day going hour and half-hour striking and repeating carriage clock.

C. Gilt bronze, "boite jonc", glazed for sides and top. D. Light grey enamel with Gothic Roman numerals in white cartouches, outer minute rin and inner centre rosette. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Brass rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, platform escapement with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring and regulator. Striking and repeating on a gong with button on the top. Signed on the dial by the retailer, maker's trade-mark on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 13.5 x 9 x 8 cm, excluding the handle.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 553

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

J.R. Losada, 281 Regent Street, London, No. 3481, circa 1860. Fine eight-day going marine chronometer with power reserve indication.

C. Brass bound three body mahogany box with external brass handles, brass corners and mountings, glazed upper section with hinged lid (heavily restored). Brass bowl and gimballed suspension. D. Silvered with Roman nmerals, subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down scale. Gold "spade" hands. M. Brass spotted three quarter plate with mainframe and sub-frame, cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, two armed bimetallic compensation balance with cylindrical weights and timing screws, diamond end-stone, free sprung palladium helical balance spring. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 19 x 19 cm. Dial diam. 115 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 554

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

Ulysse Nardin, Le Locle, Suisse, No. 6254, made in 1946. Fine two-day Marine chronometer with original "Bulletin de marche", in fitted mahogany travelling box.

C.Three body mahogany box with external brass handles, glazed upper section with hinged lid. Brass bowl and gimballed suspension. D. Silvered with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and 48 hour Up-and-Down scale. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass with turned pillars, fusee with chain, maintaining power, spring detent escapement, free sprung "integral" compensation Guillaume balance, palladium helical balance spring with terminal curves, diamond end-stone. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dial diam. 105 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

LOT 555

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

Electrique David Perret, Swiss, circa 1900, case by G. Lavanchy S.A. Neuchatel. Fine oak electric driven centre seconds, wall regulator. British patent No.157 (1901), U.S. patent October 2nd, 1900, D.R.P No. 115297, Swiss patent No. 20578, Breve-Le S.G.D.G.

C. Oak with glazed door and small upper side panels, Art Nouveau style. D. Silvered with Roman numerals. Blued steel hands. M. Rectangular, brass nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, with shaped back plate, cylindrical pillars, electrically wound going barrel, Graham escapement with adjustable pallets, Invar seconds beating pendulum with spring suspension. Signed on the dial and reverse of the front plate. In very good condition. Dim. 250 x 52 x 24 cm.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

LOT 556

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 146911, case No. 146911, made in 1877, sold in 1877. Fine 18 ct. pink gold and enamel keyless watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the back panel enamelled with the coat-of-arms of the Rancougne family, with the motto: Si to m'attents, confesse toi. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1893. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. The chronograph released by depressing the winding crown. Not signed, with extract of archives. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 557

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

Vacheron & Constantin a Geneve, No. 302691, case No. 181606 made for the Grand Tir de l'Exposition Nationale, Geneve 1896. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless fob-watch. Gold and enamel ribbon knot diamond-set matching clip.

C. Four body, "pomme et gouge" polished, the enamel back painted with a lake side landscape, the champleve enamelled coat-of-arms of Geneva and further foliage decoration. Gold cuvette engraved with the contest inscription. D. White enamel with radial blue Arabic numerals with gilt divisions. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 10,5"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 558

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 144281, made for Polti & Cie. a Tours, in 1879. Very fine 18 ct. gold, pearl-set, keyless pendant watch.

C. Four body, massive "bassine", the back with split-pearl set border, with the gold monogram "L.L.N." applied over a matted ground. Hinged gold engine-turned cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "spade" hands. M. 10"', gilt brass, 8 jewels cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and regulator. Signed on the movement and stamped inside the case. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

LOT 559

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

Vacheron & Constantin a Geneve, No.316391, case No. 190537 completed in 1901, sold on April 13, 1901 for the Federal Shooting contest in Lucerne 1901. Enamel by Ronet. Fine 18ct. gold and enamel, keyless fob-watch.

C. Four body, "pomme et gouge" polished with enamel back painted with a lake side landscape, the citadel of Lucerne on the foreground, outer floral decoration over a green ground with the flags of Lucerne and of Switzerland (slightly restored). Gold cuvette engraved with the contest inscription. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold "spade" hands (slightly restored). M. 10,5"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 560

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

Vacheron & Constantin a Geneve, No. 315201, case No. 189723, circa 1898. Very fine and rare 18ct. gold and enamel, keyless fob- watch.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", chased in high relief with irises, the back flower and foliage over a blue enamel ground. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "modern" hands. M. 10,5"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 561

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 360661, case by Ferdinand Verger, No. 4347, circa 1911. Fine 18 ct. white gold, octagonal diamond-set, keyless, Art-Deco pendant watch with matching chain.

C. Two piece, massive, octagonal, satine with Verger Master mark, the bezel with formal decoration on the border, the back with rose-cut diamond set border and applied monogram "S.S." D. Matt silver with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 9"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 562

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 375863, case No. 234421, circa 1916. Very fine 18ct white and yellow gold lady's wristwatch entirely set with diamonds, the bracelet set with several small diamonds and four large round diamonds.

C. bicoloured, massive, polished. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 7 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 18 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 180 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 563

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 484885, case No. 263449, circa 1948. Very fine and rare round, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch laying on an asymmetric gold rectangular base.

C. massive, polished. D. black with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 564

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 415375, case No. 260637, circa 1933. Very fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back, stepped hooded lugs. D. matt silver with painted radial Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 3 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 565

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 423039, case No. 263461, circa 1938. Extremely fine and rare oval asymmetric, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, extended stepped half-moon shaped bezel, hooded lugs. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 37 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 566

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 421449, case No. 264729, retailed by M.T. Stefanovitch, made in 1937. Very fine and rare, small, waterproof, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with painted Roman numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 567

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 497426, case No. 324938, model 4348, completed in 1950. Extremely rare aluminium keyless dress watch, in original fitted box with instruction booklet.

C. Three piece "demi-bassine" polished and satine, the back engraved with a dedication dated 1951 by the Aluminium Company of Canada Ltd. D. matt aluminium with applied aluminium Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Polished aluminium Breguet hands. M. 16"', aluminium, 439/7 calibre, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 568

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 408861, case No. 254815, circa 1941. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless dress watch in original fitted box.

C. Three body, massive "Empire", polished with reeded band. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the dates: "1916-1941". D. Satine silver with applied gold Breguet numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

LOT 569

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 497774, case No. 336500, model 4348, completed in 1950. Extremely rare aluminium keyless dress watch, in original fitted box.

C. Three piece "demi-bassine" polished. D. matt aluminium with applied aluminium Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Polished aluminium Breguet hands. M. 16"', aluminium, 439/7 calibre, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 570

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 479972, case No. 314451, made in 1946. Fine centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 571

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 485733, case No. 352431, Ref. 4591, circa 1948. Very fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, bevelled crystal. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 7 1/2 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 572

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 463601, case No. 323156, made in 1945. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date.

C. massive, polished, overhanging fluted lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 573

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 463797, case No. 330985, made in 1945. Fine astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, overhanging lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes, stars and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 574

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 459795, case No. 299378, Ref. 9, circa 1944. Fine centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, stepped band. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

LOT 575

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 381319, case No. 235066, made for the Corps of Engineers, U.S.A. No. 1122, in 1920. Fine silver keyless watch with chronograph.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished, the back engraved with the Army number. Silver cuvette. D. White enamel with luminescent Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel luminescent hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work, the button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In perfect condition Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 576

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 395108, case No. 238011, circa 1923. Fine Niello silver, keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine et filets", entirely niello decorated in a stripped pattern. Hinged silver cuvette. D. White enamel with bolt Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "pear" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

LOT 577

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 395741, case No. 257293, circa 1923. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless watch with chronograph and pulsometer.

C. Four body, massive,"demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes and chronograph ring, pulsometer scale for 30 pulsations and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass 22 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. 53 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 578

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 362525, case No. 206709, circa 1912. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless watch in original fitted box with certificate.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 579

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

Astral, made for Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, case No. 111816, circa 1920. Fine 14 ct. pink gold, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. matt gold with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm. Estimate: SFr. 1'800 - 2'200 Astral was a trade mark registered by Vacheron & Constantin on the 22 February 1895.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 580

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 554068, case No. 378441, Ref. 6497, 1950 ' s. Fine and unusual , 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, pierced teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 581

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

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

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

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 582

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

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

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

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 583

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

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

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

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 584

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

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

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

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 585

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

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

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

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 586

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

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

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

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 587

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

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

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

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 588

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

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

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

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 589

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

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

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel and fluted lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 590

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

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

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

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 591

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

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

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

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 592

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

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

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

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 593

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

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

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

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 594

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

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

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

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 595

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

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

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

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 596

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

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

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

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

LOT 597

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

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

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

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

LOT 598

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

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

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

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 599

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

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

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

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 600

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

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

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

CHF 1,500 - 1,800