415 lots

LOT 401

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

C.H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss,No. 32287. Produced in the 1930's.Very fine, thin, Art deco, platinum keyless dress watch.

C. three-body, "bassine", polished and brushed, engraved initials on the back. D. matte silver with diamond-set white gold Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. White gold "Spade" hands. M. Cal. 17''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, 6 adjustments, micrometer regulator.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,300 - 1,700

Sold: USD 1,725

LOT 402

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève,No. 408001, made for Charlton & Co., case by Verger, France No. 12070. Produced in the 1930?s.Very fine and elegant, Art Deco, keyless, 18K yellow and white gold dress watch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. three-body, solid, ribbed band, monogrammed case back.D. bicolor silver and gold with painted Arabic numerals and indexes, sunk "guilloché" auxiliary seconds dial. Gold "Epée" hands. M. Cal. 33,75 mm. (15'''), rhodium-plated with polished bridges, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 8 positions, blued steel flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,300 - 1,700

Sold: USD 4,025

LOT 403

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, movements No. 1242798 and 1242878, case No. 2769839, Ref. 4404-4. Produced circa 1971.Very fine and extremely rare, elongated horizontal rectangle with canted corners, 18K white gold and diamonds two-time zone gentleman's wristwatch with two movements, two dials and a wide 18K white gold Patek Philippe linen textured bracelet. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

C. two-body, solid, polished, shaped, case back with screws, polished rounded bezel, two winding-crowns, flattop sapphire crystal. D. two pavé-set diamond dials on a black onyx ground. Black "Bâton" hands. M. two movements, Cal. 13,5-320, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movements signed.Dim. 35 x 23 mm.Approx. overall length 190 mm.Width of the bracelet 20 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 35,000 - 45,000

EUR 30,000 - 39,000

Sold: USD 54,050

LOT 404

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève,No. 463762, case No. 328762. Produced in the 1940?s.Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. three-body, solid, polished, fluted and overhanging triangular curved lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes and Roman numerals, auxiliary "guilloché" seconds dial, painted black outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the moon phases, the days of the week and the months in red writing. Yellow gold "Baton" hands. M. Cal. P 495, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperaturesshock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 7,000 - 8,600

Sold: USD 17,250

LOT 405

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

Verger, Paris, No. 5316. Produced circa 1915.Fine, octagonal, platinum, lacquer and rose-cut diamond Art Deco lady's wristwatch with wonen saphire and natural pearl bracelet.

C. three-piece, diamond-set bezel, floral engraved band, polished back. Sapphire- and pearl-set chain bracelet with lozenge dimond- and sapphire set clasp. D. ivory, painted on light blue background, white, delicate Arabic numerals, painted with a Muse and two putti in Neo-classical style . Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18 mm. (8 1/4'''), nickel, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 28 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,200 - 7,000

LOT 406

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

Mauboussin, Ref. 68800. Produced in the 1990's.Very fine and unusual, rectangular, water-resistant to 3 atm, 18K white gold, diamonds, mother-of-pearl and coral lady?s quartz wristwatch with a special repeated butterfly motive and an integrated 18K white gold Mauboussin diamonds, mother-of-pearl and coral link bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished, bezel set with diamonds, case back with 4 screws, sapphire crystal. D. pavé-set with diamonds, mother-of-pearl and coral continuing the butterfly motive of the bracelet. Blued steel "Dauphine" hands. M. with quartz standardization.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 17 X 32 mm.Approx. overall length: 180 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 8,600 - 10,300

Sold: USD 10,925

LOT 407

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

L.C., "Louis Cartier". Produced circa 1910.0.Very fine and rare, early, tonneau-shaped, platinum pink gold and diamond lady's wristwatch with a platinum mesh bracelet and clasp.

C. three-body, solid, polished, bezel set with diamonds, small straight lugs. D. "guilloché" silver with painted radial Roman numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 9???, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring.Case stamped ?LC?.Dim. 22 x 26 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,400 - 5,200

LOT 408

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 3126343, case No. 4213990, Ref. 5136. Produced circa 2000.00.Very fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases. Accompanied by an 18K white gold Patek Philippe link bracelet and deployant clasp, wooden fitted box, solid extra case back, setting-pin and certificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished, transparent screwed-down case back, rounded bezel, curved lugs, sapphire crystal. D. opaline with applied white gold bâton indexes, auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the 24 hours, the months and the leap year, aperture for the moon phases. White gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 240 Q, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat,cold, isochronism and 5 position, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, mobile stud bearer, 22K gold micro-rotor mounted on ball bearings.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.Approx. overall length: 180 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 35,000 - 45,000

EUR 30,000 - 39,000

LOT 409

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie,Genève, "Pagoda", No. 1858967, case No. 4014604, Ref. 5500. Produced in a limited edition in 1997.Very fine and rare, rectangular, flared, "bombé", 18K white gold gentleman's chronometer wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda". D. champagne with applied white gold Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. White gold "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 215, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 29 x 41 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 18,000

EUR 13,000 - 15,500

Sold: USD 17,250

LOT 410

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève,No. 775881, case No. 4000374, Ref. 5039. Produced circa 2000.Very fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompaniedby a fitted box, extra case back, a setting pin, and certificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back, stepped bezel with "Hobnail" pattern, sapphire crystals. D. satiné silver with applied yellow gold indexes, auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, the 24 hours and the leap year, aperture for the moon phases. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 240 Q stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cld, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring, 22K gold micro-rotor mounted on ball bearings.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 26,000 - 32,000

EUR 22,400 - 27,500

LOT 411

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 3046355, Ref. 5020P-016. Production of this reference started in 1995 and ceased in 2001.Extremely fine and very rare, tonneau-shaped, astronomic, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with chronograph, perpetual calendar and moon phases. Accompanied by the Certificate of Origin, setting pin, platinum deployant clasp and instructions manual.

C. two-body, solid, polished, concave lugs, sapphire crystals. D. black with applied diamond markers, subsidiary seconds and 30 minute register dials concentric with 24 hours and leap year indication, graduation for the date, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. White gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. CH.27-70 Q stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to hea, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 37 x 45 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 52,000 - 69,000

Sold: USD 92,700

LOT 412

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

Gérald Genta, Genève, "Three-time zones, Tourbillon", No. 1, Ref. 4031.7. Produced inthe 1990's.Very fine and rare, octagonal, three-time zone, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum and onyx gentleman's wristwatch with one-minute tourbillon regulator, date, strap decorated with six hexagonal platinum bars and a Gerald Genta platinum deployant clasp.

C. three-body, solid, entirely engraved, polished and transparent case back with screws, numbered and signed on the lugs, laurel leef engraved stepped bezel, central hexagonal lugs, and strap bars decoration, 2 onyx-set push-buttons at 7 and 11 to correct the 2 additional time zones, sapphire crystals. D. black with luminous round indexes, three auxiliary mother-of-pearl chapter rings; two for the extra time zones and the third for the seconds and the date. Luminous white gold "Epée" hands. M.al. 134, hand-engraved, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, laterallever escapement with one minute tourbillon regulator and GG-styled polished steel tourbillon bridge, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 44,000 - 54,000

EUR 37,000 - 47,000

LOT 413

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

Franck Muller, "Cintrée Curvex", "Minute Repeater Imperial Tourbillon", No. 02, Ref. 5850RMT. Produced circa 2000.Extremely fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, minute-repeating, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator and a platinum Franck Muller buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back with 4 screws engraved "Imperial Tourbillon No. 02", domed sapphire crystal. D. "guilloché" silver with painted radial Arabic numerals, power reserver indication for the repeating function, at 6 aperture for the visible tourbillon regulator with 3 equidistant polished steel arms under a polished steel bridge, carrying the blued steel "Serpentine" seconds hand. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. Cal. TRM 95, rhodium-plated, "fausses côte" decoration, 32 jewels, lateral lever escapement with one-minute tourbillon regulator, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 32 x 45 mm.

Grading System:

USD 120,000 - 150,000

EUR 103,000 - 130,000

LOT 414

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Jules Audemars", "Tourbillon Chronographe", No. 543562, case No. E 68343, Ref. 25909. Production of this reference started in 1999.Very fine and rare, large, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, round button chronograph, register and an 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped bezel, straight lugs, transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. satiné silver with applied yellow gold Roman numerals on an outer "guilloché" silver reserve, 30 minute register at 3, aperture for the tourbillon regulator under a polished steel bridge at 6, carrying the seconds hand. White gold "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 2879/1, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, lateral lever escapement with one-minute tourbillon regulatorwith steel cage and 3 equidistant polished steel arms, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System:

USD 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 52,000 - 69,000

LOT 415

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 464269, case No. 614921, This watch was awarded First Prize in The Neuchatel Observatory Timing contest in 1947. Cased and sold in 1989.An exceptional keyless, 18K pink gold pocket chronometer with one-minute tourbillon regulator and Guillaume balance, which obtained 922 points at the 1948 Neuchatel Observatory Timing Contest, adjusted by master adjuster Urbain Brahier. Accompanied by original leather fitted box.

C. three-piece, stepped bezels, double reeded band. D. solid 18K pink gold, applied gold radial Roman numerals, engine turned center and outermost. Gold "Dauphine" hands. M. 50 mm (22???), pink gold gilt brass decorated with vermicelli pattern, going barrel with over-winding protection click, 20 jewels, tourbillon regulator with 3-arm equidistant carriage, lateral calibrated lever escapement, anibal-brass Guillaume compensation balance with special alloy Breguet balance spring, micrometric reguator with pin gap closing option.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System:

USD 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

Sold: USD 299,500