806 lots

LOT 21

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

Singing Bird Jaquet Droz, Genève. Made circa 1780. Very fine and very rare, gilt bronze and painted on enamel, eight-day going, center seconds, hanging bird cage clock with automaton bird, singing seven tunes on the hour and half-hour or at will.

C. Octagonal, the fine gilt bronze cage with eight turned pillars and vase finials, pierced and engraved side panels, wirework dome centered by a stiff-leaf cast terminal and ring suspension, the base with gilt bronze pilasters between green painted panels, each alternate panel mounted with a charming painted on enamel scene depicting a child enjoying a country pursuit and within a gilt bronze oval swag and trophy mount, the other panels set with cast and chased gilt bronze military trophies, the whole raised on eight stiff-leaf and flower feet. D. On the base, white enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five minute numerals, arbor for the regulator. Pierced and engraved gilt brass hour and minute hands, blued steel center seconds hand. M. The clock movement: Rectangular brass plates measuring 105 x 70 mm, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, blued steel flat balance spring, pierced cock covering the balance, blued steel endplate. The clock commands the striking, serinette and singing bird functions automatically on the hour and half-hour. The serinette: Comprises a going train, fusee and chain transmission, the wheel train terminates to an endless screw on a fly wheel, the 2 wings of which are adjustable. This wheel train drives the bellows and the brass cylinder, 55 x 130 mm, the pins activating 10 levers that command the opening of 10 pewter pipes seven different tunes may be manually selected, by means of a wheel on one of the sides. A silent pull-stop is located on one of the sides. A pull cord commands the serinette and bird at will. The winding hole for the serinette is located on one of the sides. The bird: With blue, black and white plumage, pivoting, with moving beak and tail. The bird's functions are programmed by a particular portion of the serinette's cylinder which engages several small levers; the bird's rotation is driven by a rod connected to the going train. Dim. 50 x 28 cm.

Grading System:

CHF 100,000 - 150,000

USD 90,000 - 135,000

EUR 62,000 - 95,000

Sold: CHF 167,200

LOT 22

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

Organ Clock F.R.F.C. (Francois Roy Frere), La Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 629. Made for the Italian Market, circa 1785. Very fine and very rare ormolu, white and black marble, 8-day going clock with organ in the base, hour and quarter striking and repeating in in six hours only, in the Italian way, playing music on the hour or at will.

C. Flanked by two gilt bronze lyres and surmounted by doves and quiver on a white marble rock, the movement is set on the gallery of a black marble temple with four white marble columns on the front, four square columns of red marble on the back, gilt bronze garlands, cord swags and further decoration, centering a gilt bronze figure of Cupid on a white marble pedestal at the top of black marble stairs, partly covered by a gilt bronze carpet, rectangular white marble base with six square fluted columns, applied on the front face with fine musical trophies, gilt bronze frieze with playing cherubs on the terrace with further gilt bronze applied decoration. D. White enamel with radial Breguet numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Fine pierced and engraved gilt brass Louis XVI hands. Melody indication white enamel dial on the left side panel of the base. M. Brass circular, three train with going barrels, anchor escapement, "sunburst" pendulum with silk suspension, striking and repeating on two bells the striking work on the back plate, striking locking lever below the dial and pull repeating cord of the left side of the movement. Organ with double fusee and chain, fly regulator, wooden pinned cylinder and 17 pipes, playing 8 different melodies. The organ train is released by the striking train at each hour or at will, with optional lever on the front face for repeating or automatic change of the melody. Music at will by means of a small lever on the left side of the clock movement. Signed on the back plate In very good condition. Dim. 88 x 52 x 39.5 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 75,000 - 90,000

USD 68,000 - 80,000

EUR 47,000 - 56,000

Sold: CHF 96,000

LOT 23

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

Black Deco Dial Rolex, case No. 035288, Ref. 3060. Made circa 1940. Fine and rare, Art Deco, rectangular, extra-curved, stainless steel wristwatch with black dial.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, lapidated sides extending along the lugs, curved crystal, dedicated case back. D. Black with painted off-white Art Deco Arabic numerals, inner minute divisions. Steel feuille hands. M. Cal. 6 3/4''', tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel flat balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 43 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

USD 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,600 - 6,800

LOT 24

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

Stainless Steel and Pink Gold Prince Rolex, ?Prince?, case No. 031973, Ref. 2301. Made in the 1940s. Fine and rare, rectangular, curved, stainless steel and pink gold wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, concave bezel, curved lugs, snap-on back. D. Two-tone, pink with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary dial for the seconds. Blued steel ?Modern? hands. M. 7???, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 33.5 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

USD 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,800 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 11,400

LOT 25

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

Rolex, ?Oyster?. Made in the 1930s. Fine, water-resistant, cushion-shaped, stainless steel wristwatch.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, bezel and crown, wire lugs D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track and subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel luminous spade hands. M. Cal. 9 1/2''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to all climates, steel flat balance-spring, micrometric regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 32 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,200 - 4,200

USD 3,000 - 3,800

EUR 2,000 - 2,600

LOT 26

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

Ref. 3139 Army Rolex "Oyster, Army", Ref. 3139. Made in the 1940s. Very rare and fine, square, center-seconds, water-resistant stainless steel wristwatch with stainless steel Rolex buckle.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down steel case back. D. Pink gilt with luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute/second graduation. Luminous blued steel feuille hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance timed in 6 positions, self compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 x 30 mm. Thickness 11.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,300 - 2,800

USD 2,000 - 2,500

EUR 1,400 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 2,400

LOT 27

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

Orchid Rolex, "Orchid", Precision, Ref. 2000. Made in the 1960s. Fine, oval, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Rolex mesh bracelet. Case featuring a double bottomed back for insertion of the bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, faceted bezel. D. Matte silver with applied gold indexes. Yellow gold Alpha hands. M. Cal. 1401, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 16 x 24 mm. Thickness 9 mm. Approx. overall length 165 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,800 - 3,800

USD 2,500 - 3,400

EUR 1,700 - 2,400

LOT 28

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

Corde d?Or Rolex, ?Precision?, Ref. 28. Made in the 1960s. Fine, 18K yellow wristwatch with concealed dial, with an 18K yellow gold rope cover and an 18K yellow gold woven bracelet.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave bezel, snap-on bezel. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold baton and triangular indexes. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1400, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, shock absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 18 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx overall length 155 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

USD 3,600 - 5,400

EUR 2,400 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,000

LOT 29

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

Duo-Plan Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Duo- Plan", No. 78834, case No. 23221. Made circa 1970. Fine and small, rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with an integrated 18K yellow gold tiled bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, back winding. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes. Yellow gold hands. M. 3''', rhodiumplated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, and movement signed. Dim: 20 x 8 mm. Thickness: 6,3 mm. Approx. overall length:180 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

USD 1,800 - 2,700

EUR 1,200 - 2,000

LOT 30

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

Traction Avant Baume & Mercier, Geneve, case No. 09006. Made in the 1960s. Fine and very rare 18K pink and white gold wristwatch in a shape of a stylized Citroen ?Traction Avant? with two diamonds as headlights and a ruby as rear light.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, lugs in a shape of car wheels, bezel in a shape of a car roof, snap-on case back. D. Champagne with baton and Roman numerals. Blued épée hands. M. 5???, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometric regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim 16 x 31 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,300 - 2,800

USD 2,000 - 2,500

EUR 1,400 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 3,600

LOT 31

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

Yellow Gold and Diamonds Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 532868, case No. 374899. Made circa 1960. Very fine and elegant lady's 18K yellow gold and diamond-set bracelet watch.

C. Two-body, integral to the woven assymetric bracelet, pierced white gold cresting set with six round diamonds, the back with two screws, back winder. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1005, 3''', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat. cold, isochronism and five positions, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Movement and case signed. Diam. 10 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Aprox. overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,500 - 8,000

USD 6,000 - 7,200

EUR 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 32

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

Ellipse d'Or Patek Philippe, Genève, "Ellipse d'Or", movement No. 1323778, case No. 2759737, Ref. 3848/1. Made in 1976, sold on October 20th 1977. Fine oval 18K yellow gold mid-sized wristwatch with an integral 18K gold bracelet "à mailles". Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, polished. D. Yellow gold with applied gold and black indexes. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 215, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, free-sprung Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 32 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

USD 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,800 - 3,400

Sold: CHF 5,040

LOT 33

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

Ellipse Allongé Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 985837, case No. 2662215, Ref. 3373/1. Sold on August 1968. Fine, oval, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an integrated and linen textured, 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet. Accompanied by a box and certificate of origin.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed. D. Yellow gold with applied yellow gold and black baton indexes. Black baton hands. M. Cal. 13,5- 320, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 17 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Approx. overall length 150 mm

Grading System: A

CHF 1,800 - 2,300

USD 1,600 - 2,000

EUR 1,100 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 2,400

LOT 34

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

Ellipse d?Or Patek Philippe, Genève, "Ellipse", movement No. 1282352, case No. 523551, Ref. 3589/1. Made in 1972, sold on December 6, 1972. Fine, oval, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold integral bracelet with concealed deployant clasp. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, oval, solid, polished and matte, central hooded lugs. D. Off-white with painted black Roman numerals. Black baton hands. M. Cal. 28-255, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring, 21K gold rotor segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 34 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Approx. overall length: 185 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 7,200 - 9,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,200

LOT 35

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

Oval d?Or Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 1394859, case No. 2780792, Ref. 3351/1. Made circa 1970. Fine, oval, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a certificate of origin.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, sapphire crystal. D. Satiné blue with applied yellow gold indexes. Gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 320 5 3/4''', stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, 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 movement signed. Diam. 20 x 23 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm

Grading System: A

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

USD 1,800 - 2,300

EUR 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 2,880

LOT 36

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

Swiss or French. Made circa 1890. Very fine mahogany watchmaker's bench and a three-legged adjustable stool.

Flat top with raised borders, two columns of 9 drawers locked by narrow panels, 3 drawers in the center, brass knobs. Dim. Width 115 cm., height 90 cm., depth 45 cm. In good condition

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 7,200 - 9,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,200

Sold: CHF 9,600

LOT 37

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

Swiss or French. Made circa 1890. Fine, large, wooden watchmaker's bench and a three-legged adjustable stool.

Flat top with raised borders, sides tapering to the back, fluted legs, 4 central drawers, flanked by two columns of 5 drawers, wooden knobs. Dim. Width 157 cm., height 86 cm., depth 48 cm. In good overall condition, some minor losses

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

USD 12,000 - 14,000

EUR 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 38

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

L. Charvet et Cie, 48, Rue de l'Hotel de Ville. Made in the late 19th Century. A watchmaker's pine cabinet with parts drawers and four others.

The first: with 24 drawers, dim. 60 x 31 x 26 cm; the second: 27 drawers, dim. 65 x 32 x 24.5 cm; the third: 33 drawers, dim. 45 x 32 x 12 cm; the fourth: 12 drawers, dim. 71 x 25 x 27.5 cm; 20 drawers, dim. 52 x 31 x 26 cm. The first signed on a metal plaque. In good overall condition

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

USD 1,800 - 3,600

EUR 1,200 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 4,680

LOT 39

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

French. Made in the 19th century. Fine mahogany watchmaker?s cabinet.

Flat top with raised edge, 45 drawers, wooden knobs. Dim. 85 x 44 x 44 cm. In good condition, cleaned

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

USD 2,700 - 4,500

EUR 2,000 - 3,100

Sold: CHF 6,960

LOT 40

Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket... Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

French. Made in the early 20th century. Fine pine watchmaker?s cabinet and watch parts.

Rectangular, 36 labeled drawers, wooden knobs, some drawers containing watch parts, hands etc. Dim. 68 x 42 x 28.5 cm. In good condition

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

USD 1,400 - 1,800

EUR 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 5,040