659 lots

LOT 1

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

Yver a Angouleme, circa 1710. Fine silver Louis XIV "Oignon" with alarm.

C. Double body, "Oignon", polished, the back pierced with foliage. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals and inner silver alarm setting disc. Blued steel single hand and pointer. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with faceted baluster pillars, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, silver cock pierced and engraved with birds and foliage. Alarm train with gilt brass fixed barrel pierced and engraved with foliage, striking on a bell. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 2

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

Not signed, Swiss, circa 1710. Fine and rare gilt brass and silver Louis XIV "oignon" with painted enamel cock.

C. Triple body "oignon", gilt brass overlaid with silver, fully engraved with inhabited foliage (worn), the back opening to reveal the cock, visible through a glazed circular aperture. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, short flat balance spring, fine cock set with a full size enamel plaque, painted with the portrait of a lady over a black ground in the manner of the Huaud brothers. In good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 3

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

Etienne Baillon a Paris, circa 1710. Fine silver quarter repeating Louis IV "Oignon".

C. Double body, "oignon", entirely engraved with foliage decoration, the back centred with a standing bird. D. White enamel embossed with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (slightly restored on the border). Blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance set with a mock pendulum, gilt brass cock with pendulum aperture, engraved with birds and foliage decoration. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 4

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

John Herlot, London, produced in Friedberg (Germany), circa 1710. Fine silver pair cased watch with alarm.

C. Outer double body, the bezel pierced and engraved with foliage, the back repousse on the border with four small portraits between pierced and engraved foliage decorated motives. Inner double body bassine, the border finely pierced and engraved with a mask and inhabited foliage. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, inner revolving alarm setting disc with Arabic numerals. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English style cock with polished steel end-piece. Alarm train with gilt brass fixed barrel engraved with foliage decoration, striking on a bell. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 5

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

John Wilter, London, Swiss made in the English style for the Dutch Market, circa 1760. Case repousse by Mauris, Geneva. Fine silver pair cased repousse watch with calendar.

C. Double body outer, the back repousse with a musical scene and further rocaille decoration, signed: "Mauris Fecit". Inner bassine, polished. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring with arched divisions, aperture for the calendar indication. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass Dutch style cock and polished steel end-piece. Signed on the back plate. h1 good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,380

LOT 6

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

John Cornell. Thieves Collen (Germany), circa 1740. Fine silver pair cased quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body outer, the bezel pierced and engraved with foliage, the back repousse with a figure of Venus with Cupid and further floral and rocaille decoration. Inner double body bassine, the back centre with a small rosette, the band pierced and engraved with a mask and foliage. D. Later custom made white enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English style cock. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 7

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

Quare London No. 323, Friedberg (Germany), made for the Dutch Market, circa 1760. Fine silver quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body, the bezel pierced and engraved with foliage, the back centred with a rosette and with alternated fluted and florally pierced and engraved sectors in a sunburst pattern. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring with arched divisions. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English style cock. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 8

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

Daniel de St. Leu, Watchmaker to Her Majesty, London, No. 1357, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1815. Fine 18 ct. gold pair-cased, quarter striking clock watch.

C. Outer double body, the bezel pierced and engraved with a floral decoration, marked "J.P." (John Penny), the back engraved with a coat-ofarms, three crescent in pale on a military trophy and chased with a garland of leaves, the edge pierced and engraved with a floral decoration matching that of the bezel. Inner double body, bassine, the back pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage and flowers. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, gilt brass English cock. Striking on a bell with strike-silent selection lever on the bezel. Signed on the dial and the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 62 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 9

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

George Prior, London, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1815. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel triple cased quarter repeating watch with original matching gold and enamel chain and crank key.

C. Outer double body, glazed, with scallop edge, the bezels with champleve enamel decoration. Double body second with scallop edge, bezels with champleve floral decoration, the back with a finely painted landscape of a bay with rocky mountains on the background, a village on the left, a sampan on the foreground. Inner double body, bassine, the back engraved with a bunch of flower, outer pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage, a large rose-diamond set on the pendant. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Blued steel "arrow" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, gilt brass cock with scrolled decoration and diamond end-stone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Gilt brass dust cap. Signed on the dial and back plate. In excellent condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

LOT 10

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

Markwick Markham, Perigal, London, No. 41849, made for the Islamic Market, with the London hallmarks for 1813. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel triple cased quarter repeating watch.

C. Outer double body, glazed, with scallop edge, the bezels with champleve enamel decoration. Double body second marked "A.N.", with scallop edge, bezels with champleve floral decoration, the back with a finely painted lake side Swiss landscape, snowy mountains on the background, a small village on the left. Inner double body, bassine, polished, the band pierced and engraved with flowers and foliage, a large rose-diamond set on the pendant. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 11

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

Bautte & Moynier a Geneve, No. 37772, circa 1830. Fine 18 ct. two-coloured gold, ruby-set quarter repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, entirely chased in high relief with a ruby-set floral decoration over a matted ground. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the cuvette and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 12

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

Ls. Duchene & Fils, Geneva, No. 27846, circa 1830. Fine 18 ct. gold, diamond-set watch.

C. Double body, entirely decorated with a rose-cut diamond-set studded shell pattern over a matted ground. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals and applied cast gold floral decoration. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with ruby end-stone. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 13

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

Le Roy a (Paris), circa 1830. Fine 18 ct. gold, pearl set-watch.

C. Double body, the bezel pendant and bow paved with split pearls, the back entirely decorated with inlaid split pearls in a rosette pattern. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with ruby end-stone. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 41 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 14

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

Bruneau, eleve de Motel, Palais Royal (Paris), No. 150, circa 1830. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, quarter repeating watch.

C. Four body engine-turned with reeded band, bezels pendant and bow with cast floral decoration. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 17"' gilt brass, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with "parachute" suspension, flat balance spring and bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Repeating on gongs with pull-twist piston through the pendant. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 15

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1840. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, extra flat half hunting cased watch with a Bagnolet calibre and eccentric dial.

C. Double body, "bassine pincee", the cover profusely engraved and engine-turned with floral decoration, two half-length figures and musical trophies above the dial aperture. The back decorated en suite and centred with a painted enamel Oriental scene. Hinged gold engineturned cuvette with dial aperture. D. Eccentric silver engine-turned with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 16"', gilt brass, Bagnolet inverted calibre with the free standing barrel and the train of wheel sunk in the single plate. Cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Female winding squares. hl very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

LOT 16

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

Jn. Fs. Bautte & Cie. A Geneve, No. 42172, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold watch with digital jumping hours.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes" engineturned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engineturned with aperture for the digital jumping hours, large eccentric minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel hands. M. 18"' gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 17

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

L'Epine, No. 1239, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold watch with digital jumping hours.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes" engineturned (slightly worn). Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with aperture for the digital jumping hours, large eccentric minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel hands. M. 20"' gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,875

LOT 18

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

Unsigned, school of Breguet, circa 1820. Fine and elegant 18 ct. gold, very slim quarter repeating watch, with short gold chain and matching male and female key.

C. Double body, "forme quatre baguettes", engine-turned "a gains d'orge", the back attached by a bayonet fixing. D. Silver engine turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring. Slow/Fast regulator below chapter ?VI". Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 14"', gilt brass, free standing barrel with female winding square, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Repeating on gongs with pull-twist piston through the pendant. In excellent condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 19

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

Hunziker, Rue de Bussy 22, a Paris, No. 4086, circa 1820. Fine and elegant 18 ct. gold, very slim quarter repeating watch with eccentric dial.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes", engineturned (worn). Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished eccentric chapter ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16"', gilt brass with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Repeating on gongs with pull-twist piston through the pendant. In very good condition. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 41 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 20

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

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

C. Four body, "forme collier", engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring. Gold Breguet hands. M. 15'? gilt brass with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass threearm balance, flat balance spring and regulator. Repeating on gongs with pull-twist piston through the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mmm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 21

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1830. Very slim and elegant, 18 ct. gold small fob watch with eccentric dial, short gold chain and matching male ratchet key.

C. Double body "forme collier" with engine-turned band, the engine-turned back engraved with a floral decoration. D. Matt silver with Roman numerals on an eccentric polished chapter ring, the Slow/Fast regulator aperture above. M. 8 1/2"', gilt brass, bar calibre, the going barrel with female winding square, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. In very good condition. Diam. 22 mm.

CHF 1,400 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 22

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 63964, case No. 63964, made for Jacques & Marcus, New York, circa 1883. Fine 18 ct. pink gold cut hunting cased, keyless watch.

C.Three body, massive, "bassine et pommes", polished. Gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, 18 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 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 23

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 105231, case No. 216917, circa 1896. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,875

LOT 24

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 46034, case No. 46034, circa 1875. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned with reeded band, the cover with a small blank cartouche with outer engraved floral decoration. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 12"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 1,380

LOT 25

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

Patel < Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 105393, case No. 217602, circa 1895. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold, pearl and turquoise paved keyless fob watch with heart shaped matching clip.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", the polished band with blue and white champleve enamelled floral decoration, split pearl set bezel, the back paved with calibrated pearls and turquoises. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with blue Roman numerals and outer gilt Arabic minute ring. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 9 1/2"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 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. 27 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 26

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

Patel < Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 140021, case No. 250772, made in 1907, sold by Beyer, Zurich on 16th March 1908. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless fob watch with certificate, in original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", matt finished the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. 12"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition, with certificate. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 27

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

Patel < Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 62174, case No. 62174, circa 1883. Fine 18 ct. pink gold half hunting cased keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, "bassine", polished, the cover with black champleve Roman numerals on the dial aperture border. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 10"', gilt brass, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,875

LOT 28

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 65852, case No. 65852, sold to H. Muller & Co., sole agent, Shanghai, on 29 th May 1887. Extremely rare and fine silver pocket chronometer with 32 hour power reserve indication.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged silver cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down scale. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', three-quarter plate, nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, fusee with chain and maintaining power, spring detent escapement with gold escape wheel, large cranked two-arm compensation balance with gold poising and timing screws, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves, diamond end-stone. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. In very good condition with certificate. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 63,250

LOT 29

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 191559, case No. 284348, circa 1919. Very fine and early, cushion shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back. D. white enamel with radiumed Arabic numerals and auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 11 1/4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 30

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 183149, case No. 288651, circa 1917. Very fine and early, cushion shaped, centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. white enamel with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 11 1/4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hl very good condition. Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 31

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 171336, case No. 292282, for Tiffany & Cie., New York, circa 1915. Very fine and early, cushion shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. white enamel with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 11 1/4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 17,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 32

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Officier", No. 192117, case No. 283762, circa 1919. Extremely fine, rare and early 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed bars, white gold dome. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals and auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 11 1/4 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 33

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 830228, case No. 611902, circa 1934. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold and painted indexes and auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 "' - 90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 36 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 34

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 830288, case No. 611513, circa 1934. Fine rectangular, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, bevelled bezel and lugs. D. matt silver with painted and applied steel indexes and auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" steel hands. M. 9 '" - 90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 36 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 35

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 825326, case No. 609704, retailed by Union, circa 1938. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. satined silver with painted indexes and applied gold Arabic numerals and auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hl very good condition. Dim. 24 x 38 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 36

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 830223, case No. 611301, made in 1934 and sold on 29 June 1935. Very fine, elegant and rare rectangular, platinum gentleman's wristwatch, with certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, blue painted indexes on the bezel, hinged back, engraved band. D. two-tone silver with indexes. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' - 90 tonneau, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 36 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 37

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 864620, case No. 299692, circa 1949. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with indirect centre seconds system.

C. massive, polished. D. two-tone silver with painted indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 38

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 804871, case No. 860901, retailed by Cucco, circa 1925. Very fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch bearing the winding-crown at 12 o'clock.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, top winder. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes and auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 8 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hn very good condition. Diam. 28 nun.

CHF 22,000 - 24,000

LOT 39

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 864434, case No. 298738, circa 1948. Very fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with indirect centre seconds system.

C. massive, polished, satined D. matt silver with applied gold Breguet numerals. "Feuille" radiumed hands. M. 12 "' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, 20 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 40

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 130780, case No. 251442, for Tilden Thulber Co., Providence, R.I., made in 1925, sold on 29 May 1925. Very fine and rare early 18ct gold, half-hunting cased gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Four body, massive, polished, black enamel Arabic numerals on the cover, gold cuvette, dedicated hinged back. D. white enamel with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 11 1/2 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition, with certificate. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 82,700

LOT 41

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 850468, case No. 617192, circa 1938. Fine and rare rectangular, 18ct pink and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, reeded cylindrical hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 8 "'- 85 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 21 x 34 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 42

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 832351, case No. 614319, presented by Patek Philippe to Mr G. Pettmann in "souvenir" of 30 years collaboration, 1910-1940. Fine and rare rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, dedicated hinged back, reeded bezel, stepped sides. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 "'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 40 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

LOT 43

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 837594, case No. 509352, circa 1945. Fine and rare rectangular, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, overhanging fluted lugs. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 9 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 40 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 44

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 922500, case No. 628764, circa 1942. Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped hooded lugs. D. pink with applied gold Roman numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 12 "'-120 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 45

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 836808, case No. 508953, circa 1944. Fine and rare rectangular, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, overhanging fluted lugs, table crystal. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 9 "'-90 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 40 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 46

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 863919, case No. 644761, Ref. 1463, circa 1946. Very fine and rare waterproof, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 15 pulsations. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13 "' , rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 65,000 - 70,000

LOT 47

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 921373, case No. 626625, Ref. 1526, 1st series, made in 1941, sold on 8 September 1942. Extremely fine and rare astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial, concentric, inner graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 12 "'-120 Q rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition, with certificate. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 48

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

B. Maingot a Paris, circa 1630. Fine silver and gilt brass octagonal pre-balance spring watch.

C. Three body, the band overlaid with silver, engraved with winged angel's heads and rabbits, cover and back of silver, engraved with foliage and allegorical scenes, the cover with a later glazed dial aperture, the back engraved inside with a laurel wreath. D. Silver chapter ring with Roman numerals applied on a gilt brass dial-plate engraved with cherubs and scrolling foliage, while in the centre of the dial ring is a village and horse riders on the foreground. Blued steel single hand. M. Octagonal gilt brass full plate with urn pillars, three wheel train, fusee with gut line, verge escapement, steel two-arm balance without spring, irregular foliage pierced gilt brass cock secured by a pin, worm-and-wheel set-up with small silver disc. Signed on the back plate. In good condition, with some restorations. Dim. 55 x 30

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

LOT 49

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

Rousseau a Geneve, circa 1630. Very fine and rare 22 ct. gold, enamel and agate, pre-balance spring watch.

C. Double body, the gold frame decorated with white and green translucent champleve enamel decoration, the pendant and button finial en suite, plain oval back cut from a single large piece of agate. D. Gold dial with Roman numerals on a white enamel chapter ring, the centre of translucent green enamel over engine-turning. Gold single hand. M. Shaped hinged gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, three wheel train, fusee with gut line, verge escapement, steel two-arm balance without spring, irregular foliage pierced gilt brass cock secured by a pin, the matching ratchet wheel set-up click with blued steel wheel and spring. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 47 x 31

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 64,400

LOT 50

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

Girod a Copet, circa 1690. Very large and fine silver Louis XIV watch with alarm.

C. Double body, bassine, polished, the band pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage, the back with winding hole shutters. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals and inner silver alarm setting disc. Blued steel single hand and pointer. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Alarm train with fixed barrel engraved with foliage, striking on a bell. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 69 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 14,375

LOT 51

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

Jacques Girod a Copet, circa 1690. Fine silver Louis XIV watch with alarm.

C. Double body, bassine, polished, the band pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals and inner silver alarm setting disc. Blued steel single hand and pointer. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned conical pillars, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with foliage. Alarm train with fixed barrel pierced and engraved with foliage, striking on a bell. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 52

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

Jacques Girod a Copet, circa 1690. Fine silver Louis XIV "Oignon" with alarm.

C. Double body, "oignon", the bezel chased with military trophies and foliage decoration, the back polished, centred with an engraved rosette of foliage, the border pierced with foliage, and engraved with trophies and animals in cartouches. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals and inner silver alarm setting disc. Blued steel single hand and pointer. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned conical pillars, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with foliage, worm-and-rack regulator . Alarm train with fixed barrel pierced and engraved with foliage, striking on a bell. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 53

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

Elrhow, London, (Friedberg, Germany), circa 1750. Fine 22 ct. gold, triple cased half-quarter repeating watch, the repousse case signed with the monogram "M.P."

C. Outer double body, gilt brass mounted, shagreen covered. Second, double body, the bezel pierced and repousse with foliage decoration, the back repouse with a scene depicting "the artist and his model" and outer foliage decoration. Inner double body bassine, the band pierced and engraved with a mask and inhabited foliage. D. Gold champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with foliage. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 54

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

F. Baccuet, London, No. 340, (Friedberg, Germany), made for the Dutch Market, circa 1750. Fine 22 ct. gold pair cased watch.

C. Double body outer, the bezel chased with shell and foliage decoration, the back repousse with a scene depicting Saint George and the Dragon. Inner double body bassine, polished, marked "I.R.". D. Gold champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring with arched divisions. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass English style cock pierced and engraved with foliage. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 55

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

Archambo, London, No. 706, with London hallmarks for 1731. Fine 22 ct. gold pair cased watch, the case repousse by Char.

C. Double body outer, the bezel chased with shell and foliage decoration, the back repousse with a scene depicting Saint George and the Dragon, signed Char, with outer foliage decoration, diamond push pieces. Inner double body bassine, polished, marked "S.G.". D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass English cock pierced and engraved with foliage. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 56

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

I. Welldon, London, with London hallmarks for 1731. Very fine 22 ct. gold pair cased, quarter repeating watch.

C. Outer double body, the bezel pierced and engraved with flowers and foliage, the back repousse with a scene depicting Ceres and Bacchus, as an allegory of plenty, outer pierced and engraved decoration matching that of the bezel. Inner bassine, marked "LW." (John ward), pierced with inhabited foliage and engraved with a mask, the back centred with a rosette. D. Gold champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Fine and unusual blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, the back plate partly covered with a gilt brass pierced and engraved fret, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with a mask and inhabited foliage. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Silver dust-cap. Signed on the dial, dust-cap and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 8,855

LOT 57

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

James Cox, London, No. 603, circa 1770. Very fine 22 ct. gold, hard-stone and ruby set, pair cased, quarter repeating watch.

C. huger double body, bassine, the back engraved with a branch of flowers, the band pierced and engraved with a mask and inhabited foliage. Outer with gold frame inset with panels of mossagate bordered with rubies and divided by pierced ruby-set floral motifs. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass English cock. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Gilt brass dust cap. Signed on the dust cap and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 17,000

Sold: CHF 16,675

LOT 58

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

Dangers, London, circa 1760. Very fine and rare 22 ct. gold mounted moss-agate watch with matching chatelaine.

C. Double body Louis XV with moss-agate bezel and back. Four element matching chatelaine with moss-agate panels and cast gold rocaille decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with column pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, silver English pierced and engraved cock. Silver dust cap. Signed on the dust cap and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 17,000

LOT 59

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

James Hubert, London, No. 657, made for the Dutch Market, circa 1750. Very fine 22 ct. gold mounted agate watch, in tortoiseshell protecting case.

C. Double body "oignon", the gold bezel polished, the back of polished carneol with diamond-set push-piece. Outer double body gilt brass, tortoiseshell veneered cover and back. D. Gold champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring with arched divisions. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 60

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

Hy. Sulzerde a Paris, No. 1788, circa 1780. Fine 18 ct. gold dumb quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, polished. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steed end-piece. Repeating on the case by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate. h1 very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 61

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

John Georg Schlicker in Neiistadt, circa 1780. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel watch with date and glazed protecting case.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, the bezels with chased decoration, the back panel enamelled with a finely painted scene of a maiden in classical dress, paying tribute to the altar of Love, over an opalescent ground, outer paillonne decorated border. Gilt brass glazed outer case. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring and inner red Arabic date ring. Gold hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate 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. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 62

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

L'Epine, Horloger du Roy a Paris, circa 1780. Fine 18 ct. three coloured gold watch.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, chased with a scene depicting Cupid standing by the altar of Love, outer garland and ribbon decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,645

LOT 63

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

Jn. Chabiran a Bordeaux, circa 1780. Fine 18 ct. three coloured gold watch with matching chatelaine.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, the bezels with chased foliage decoration over a matted ground, the back chased with a scene depicting Cupid walking in a garden, wearing a basket of fruits on his head, outer engine-turned decoration. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold "beetle and poker" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Gilt brass dust cap. Signed on the dial and dust cap. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 64

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

Etienne Melly a Paris, No. 202, circa 1780. Fine and large 18 ct. gold and enamel watch in a glazed protecting case.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, the bezels chased in high relief with enamelled foliage decoration, the back decorated en suite, the centre within a blue enamel ring frame. Gilt brass glazed protecting case. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals and outer minute ring. Gold hands. M. Hinged full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 73 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 65

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

Lapierre In Wien, circa 1800. Very fine and extremely rare, 18 ct. gold skeleton watch with shaped movement.

C. Double body Empire with reeded band and glazed back. D. Small eccentric white enamel with Breguet numerals (slightly restored on the winding hole border). Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Half skeletonised inverted gilt brass full plate designed as a peasant carrying the dial on a wheelbarrow, the irregular back plate pierced and engraved with scrolled foliage, cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, the gilt brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring simulating the wheelbarrow's single wheel. Signature on the front and reverse of the front plate. h1 very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

LOT 66

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

Bordier a Geneve, No. 38653, circa 1790. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel watch in a glazed protecting case.

C. Double body, Directoire, bezels with champleve foliage decoration over a white enamel ground, the back painted with a scene depicting a young couple lazing in a garden, outer foliage decoration over a blue ground. Gilt brass glazed protecting case. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Blued steel hands with gold tips. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate, thin calibre with the fusee and barrel passing through the back plate, secured by a semi-circular plate, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass small continental cock with garnet end-stone. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 62 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 67

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

Unsigned, almost certainly by Piguet & Capt, circa 1805. "La Forge de Venus". Very fine and extremely rare 18 ct. gold and enamel wax case with concealed automaton scene.

C. Entirely decorated, top and sides with champleve enamelled decoration, the thick base left blank for the engraving of the seal. Front and back panels centred each with a Cupid painted over an azure ground, between champleve enamelled flowers compositions, musical instrument, and symbols of fidelity. On one of the sides, the spring loaded bottom panel opens to reveal the five-coloured gold automaton scene depicting cherubs forging and sharping weapons for Venus, over a painted enamel landscape with a windmill. M. Gilt brass with going barrel, driving the hammer, the grindstone and the windmill wings by means of cams and levers with a realistic sound. In very good condition. Dim. 107 x 22 x 11 mm.

CHF 180,000 - 200,000

LOT 68

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

Unsigned, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1825. The enamel back, Geneva, circa 1910. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set centre seconds, quarter repeating musical watch.

C. Four body, Empire, with split-pearl bezels, pendant and bow, the band with red and azure champleve enamelled decoration, the specially commissioned back enamel panel painted with a fine scene depicting a maiden in classical dress, in front of a fountain, shielding her ears not to yield to the temptation of Love. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute and seconds ring. Gold "scotties" hands. M. Gilt brass double train with free standing barrels, inverted cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Pin-disc musical train playing on the hour or at will. Quarter repeating on two gongs by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 69

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

H.G. Geneve, No. 1439, circa 1850. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond set carnet de bal with a built-in watch, original gold key and pencil.

C. Double body rectangular with shaped corners, entirely engine-turned and engraved with foliage and convolvulus, the spring loaded lid of the watch with a blue translucent enamel over engineturning, decorated with rose-cut diamond inlaid branches of foliage. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, blued steel "spade" hands. Gold dial plate engraved with an inscription dated: 1858- 1921. M. Shaped gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Marked on the front plate. In very good condition. Dim.90 x 58 nun.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 70

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

P. Reynaud & Cig. , Geneve, No. 3471, circa 1880. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold and enamel keyless pearl and diamond-set pendant watch designed as a padlock, with a short matching chatelaine.

C. Four body, in form of a padlock, the cover with a diamond-set key hole over a black enamel ground with a split-pearl set frame. Matching chatelaine the clip with a diamond-set "R" instead of a key hole. Gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 11"', gilt brass, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Dim. 145 x 34 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 71

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1850. Very fine large 18 ct. gold and enamel crucifix watch.

C. Three body shaped, the front and the back with a paillonne decoration in a peacock-feather pattern over a blue enamel ground, the band engraved with scrolling foliage. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass, special calibre with going barrel, straight lined wheel train, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. In very good condition. Dim. 74 x 43 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 72

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1880. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold and onyx, diamond set, keyless pendant watch in form of a gourd, with matching short chatelaine.

C. Double body, shaped with rose-cut diamond set bezel, and glazed gold back. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 12"' gilt brass, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. In very good condition. Dim. 55 x 36 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 73

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 804909, case No. 603198, circa 1925. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Lozenge" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 37 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 74

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

Patel < Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 183865, case No. 183865, circa 1917. Very fine and early, square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch

C. massive, polished, lateral hinged back, screwed bars. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 75

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 164255, case No. 284666, circa 1912. Very fine and early, square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lateral hinged back, screwed bars, dedicated back. D. champagne with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands.M. 9 "' gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 76

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 814602, case No. 291378, circa 1927. Very fine cushion shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Dim. 30 x 30 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 77

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 166289, case No. 501454, circa 1912. Fine and unusual rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. satined silver with painted Arabic numerals and auxiliary seconds dial at 9 o'clock. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 45 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 78

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 971764, case No. 656170, Ref. 2456, circa 1948. Fine and rare rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, satined, "bombe" crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9 "'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

CHF 8,500 - 9,500

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 79

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 838612, case No. 644221, circa 1948. Fine rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bevelled bezel and crystal, monogrammed back. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 "'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 43 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 80

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 972929, case No. 662316, Ref. 1450, circa 1950. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9 "'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 25 x 37 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 12,000

LOT 81

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

Patel < Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 974241, case No. 668238, Ref. 425, circa 1953. Fine rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bevelled crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9 "'-90 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Dim. 21 x 43 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 82

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 835917, case No. 631094, circa 1943. Fine rectangular curved, 18ct gold and diamond gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. satined silver with diamond-set indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 "'-90 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, tonneau, rhodiumed,"fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 43 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 83

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

Patel < Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 864476, case No. 635416, circa 1948. Fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with indirect centre second system.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 11 3/4 "' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes " decoration, 20 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 84

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

Patel < Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 956071., case No. 662408, Ref. 2490, circa 1951. Fine and rare square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, parallel piped shaped lugs. D. "guilloche " silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 10 "'-200 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 38 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 85

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 749160, case No. 2603735, Ref. 2530-1, circa 1959. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman ' s wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides and lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 10 "'-200 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 86

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 743387, case No. 514757, Ref. 2496, circa 1955. Fine square, 18ct gold gentleman ' s wristwatch with 18 ct gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, "guilloche " bezel. D. "guilloche" silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 10 "'-200 Geneva Quality Hall Mark , rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. in very good condition. Dim. 26 x 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 87

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 864266, case No. 625349, circa 1950. Fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with indirect centre second system.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 "' rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 88

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

Patel < Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 701372, case No. 668400, Ref. 2481, circa 1950. Fine large, center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 27 SC Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 89

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

Patel < Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 966258, case No. 658915, Ref. 1584, circa 1950. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, overhanging lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 "'-120 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

LOT 90

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 962816, case No. 652802, Ref. 1578, circa 1949. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, monogrammed back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 "'-120 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 91

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 951688, case No. 421555, Ref. 2428, circa 1947. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging fluted extended lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10 "'-200 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 92

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 962041, case No. 648097, Ref. 1513, made and sold in 1948. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with certificate.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and painted indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 "'-120 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 93

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

Patel < Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 977754, case No. 2650439, Ref. 1593, made in 1964 and sold on 14 July 1966. Very fine and rare rectangular "bombe", platinum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with certificate.

C. flared, massive, polished, satined, bevelled crystal. D. mat silver with diamon-dset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" platinum hands. M. 9 "'-90 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 24 x 40 mm.

CHF 24,000 - 26,000

LOT 94

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

Patel < Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 761938, case No. 687957, Ref. 2526 circa 1955. Fine waterproof, self-winding, platinum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct white gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. satined silver with applied diamon-dset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. 12-600 AT Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm

CHF 45,000 - 50,000

LOT 95

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 747602, case No. 697540, Ref. 2484, made in 1957 and sold on 28 August 1958. Very fine platinum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with certificate.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with diamond-set indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" platinum hands. M. 10 "'-200 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 96

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

Patel < Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 762319, case No. 689057, Ref. 2526, circa 1955. Very fine waterproof, self-winding, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. white enamel with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12 "'-600 AT Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18 ct gold rotor. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 97

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 975001, case No. 671656, Ref. 2442, made in 1952 and sold on 8 June 1953. Very fine rectangular "bombe", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with certificate.

C. flared, massive, polished, "bombe" crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 "'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. hl very good condition. Dim. 26 x 42 mm.

CHF 26,000 - 28,000

Sold: CHF 40,250

LOT 98

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 869432, case No. 2779193, Ref. 2499/100, 4th series, produced in 349 examples in yellow, pink and white gold, in this series, two examples in platinum, made in 1982, sold on 22 July 1982. Very fine astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar and moon phases, with certificate.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13 "' Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 100,000 - 110,000

LOT 99

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

Frizon a Paris, Circa 1690. Fine gilt brass, leather covered Louis XIV "Oignon" with central winding.

C. Double body "Oignon", shagreen covered with gold pin-work decoration. D. Gilt copper with blue Roman numerals on white enamel cartouches, with inner ring for quarter and half hour divisions, the centre engraved with inhabited foliage. Single blued steel hand. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance set with a mock pendulum, gilt brass cock with pendulum aperture, engraved with inhabited foliage. Signed on the back plate. h1 good condition. Diam. 56 nun.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 100

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

F. Lancelot a Paris, circa 1700. Fine silver Louis XIV "Oignon" with alarm.

C. Double body, "Oignon", polished, the back engraved with concentric roundels. D. Gilt brass with Roman numerals on enamel cartouches and inner gilt brass alarm setting disc. Blued steel single hand and pointer. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, large gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with birds and foliage. Alarm train with gilt brass fixed barrel pierced and engraved with foliage, striking on a bell. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000