500 lots

LOT 461

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Rolex Color Change Yellow Gold Ref. 1680 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 660ft./ 200m, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. 5429391, Ref. 1680. Made in 1977. Very fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold diver s wristwatch with date, blue bezel and an 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated unidirectional revolving bluebezel for the decompression times, Twinlock winding-crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Bronze with applied yellow gold luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring,Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx overall length 175 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 29,000 - 43,000

USD 28,000 - 41,000

EUR 20,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 32,400

LOT 462

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Rolex Red Submariner, Meter First, Mark III Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 200 m = 660 ft, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. 2104639, Ref. 1680. Made in 1969. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with red "Submariner" dial, date and a stainless steel Rolex Fliplock bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with "Submariner" in red letters, luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, oeil de perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 13,000 - 19,000

USD 12,000 - 18,000

EUR 9,000 - 13,000

LOT 463

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Rolex Ref. 6541 ?Milgauss Color Change Dial? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Milgauss, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,?, case No. 412445, Ref. 6541. Made for the American market in 1958. Very fine and extremely rare, antimagnetic, water-resistant, ?lightning bolt? center seconds hand, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with honeycomb dial, steel bezel and a stainless steel expanding bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, polished inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown, anti-magnetic soft iron protecting cap. D. Brown honeycomb with luminous round and applied steel faceted triangular indexes. Steel dauphine hands. M. Cal. 1066, rhodium plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx overall length 185 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 105,000 - 135,000

USD 100,000 - 130,000

EUR 75,000 - 95,000

LOT 464

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Rolex Ref. 6240 Stainless Steel Rolex, ?Oyster, Cosmograph", case No. 1439082, Ref. 6240. Made in 1966. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, anti-reflective black bezel with tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex riveted Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a Rolex box, hang tag and booklets.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, push buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the anti-reflective bezel to 200 units per hour. D. Bi-colored silver and black with applied bâton steel indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 722, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

USD 24,000 - 29,000

EUR 17,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 36,000

LOT 465

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Rolex Ref. 6239 Stainless Steel ?Paul Newman? Rolex, ?Oyster Cosmograph Daytona?, case No. 1626225, Ref. 6239. Made circa 1963. Very fine and rare stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, steel bezel and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with Fliplock clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. Bicolor silver and black with applied steel square indexes and luminous dots, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer 1/5th seconds division. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 722-1, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to three positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 35,000 - 50,000

USD 33,000 - 48,000

EUR 25,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 56,400

LOT 466

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Rolex Yellow Gold Ref. 6263 First Series Rolex, ?Oyster, Cosmograph?, case No. 2330456 , Ref. 6263/6239. Made in 1970. Very fine and very rare, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, bezel with tachometer and a gold plated Rolex buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. Bicolor champagne and black with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds divisions, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 727, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

USD 57,000 - 75,000

EUR 42,000 - 55,000

Sold: CHF 84,000

LOT 467

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Rolex Ref. 4048, ?Barilotto? from the original owner. Rolex, ?Oyster Chronographe Antimagnetique?, Ref. 4048. Case No. 206342. Retailed by Bucherer, Lugano, and sold on March 11, 1946. Extremely fine and exceptionally rare, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, antimagnetic stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, black dial with gilt telemeter and tachometer scales. Accompanied by the original guarantee, the original Bucherer invoice, the original user instruction paper, and military documents.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, rounded bezel, screwed-down case back and crown, concave lugs. D. Black with applied gold baton indexes and Arabic 12, subsidiary seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour register dials, outer gilt fifths of a second scale and radial Arabic five minute/second numerals, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. Gold Baton hands. M. 13''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 115,000 - 160,000

USD 110,000 - 150,000

EUR 80,000 - 110,000

LOT 468

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Rolex Stainless Steel Ref. 8171, "Padellone" Rolex, ?Perpetual, Precision?, case No. 820761, Ref. 8171. Made circa 1950. Very fine and rare, self-winding, antimagnetic, stainless steel wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. Three-body, polished, sloped bezel, concave and curved lugs, snap-on case back, correctors on the band. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart and pyramidal indexes, Arabic 12, outer minute track, subsidiary dial for the seconds, outermost graduation for the days of the month in blue Arabic numerals, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''', ?chronometer?, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 15.5 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 65,000 - 95,000

USD 62,000 - 90,000

EUR 45,000 - 65,000

LOT 469

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

So-called "rolex Panerai", Ref. 3646 First Generation, California Dial Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, ?Radiomir?, case No. 260730, Ref. 3646, first generation. Made in the 1930s. Very fine and extremely rare, large, cushion-shaped, waterresistant, stainless steel military diver's wristwatch with so-called ?California? dial and a Panerai buckle.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, wire lugs. D. Black with luminous mixed Arabic, Roman numerals, baton and triangular indexes, outer gilt minute track. Luminous blued steel "baton" hands. M. based on Cortebert 618, signed Rolex, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case and movement signed Rolex. Dim. 47 x 47 mm. Thickness 13 mm

Grading System:

CHF 105,000 - 135,000

USD 100,000 - 130,000

EUR 75,000 - 95,000

LOT 470

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Patek Philippe Ref. 3940, Platinum Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 3125244, case No. 4130931, Ref. 3940P. Sold on February 6th, 2002. Very fine and rare, self-winding, platinum wristwatch with perpetual calendar, 24 hour and leap year indication, moon phases and a platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompanied by fitted box, setting pin, pouch, booklets and Certificate of Origin.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave bezel, domed sapphire crystal, snap-on case back. D. Matte silver with applied white gold faceted and pyramidal indexes, outer minute dot divisions, subsidiary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, the 24 hours and the leap year, aperture for the moon phases. White gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 240/Q, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Glucydur Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating free-sprung flat balance spring, 22K gold micro-rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

USD 48,000 - 57,000

EUR 35,000 - 42,000

Sold: CHF 52,800

LOT 471

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Patek Philippe Ref. 5050 Yellow Gold Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Automatic?, movement No. 1958530, case No. 2980872, Ref. 5050J. Sold on May 7th, 2001. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with perpetual calendar, retrograde date, leap year indication, moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompanied by fitted winding box, Certificate of Origin, an additional solid 18K yellow gold case back, booklet and setting pin.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, concave bezel, fluted lugs, screwed-down transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold baton and square indexes, apertures for the days of the week, the months, the moon phases and the leap year, retrograde sector for the date, outer dot divisions. Yellow gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 315/136, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

USD 48,000 - 57,000

EUR 35,000 - 42,000

Sold: CHF 52,800

LOT 472

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Patek Philippe Pink Gold Ref. 5000 Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 1962817, Ref. 5000. Sold on August 28th, 1997. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompanied by fitted box, Certificate of Origin and booklet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screw-down transparent case back, straight lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Copper-color with applied pink gold radial Arabic numerals, inner minute track, subsidiary dial for the seconds at 4. Oxidized gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 240 PS, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, 22K gold micro-rotor mounted on ball bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 7.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 10,000

USD 6,700 - 9,500

EUR 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 12,000

LOT 473

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Diamond Ellipse Patek Philippe, Geneve, movement No. 1411406, case No. 2805455, Ref. 4498. Made in 1985, sold on March 27th, 1985. Very fine and elegant, oval, 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady?s wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives and a fitted box. To be sold without reserve

C. Two body, solid, polished, single center lugs with brilliant cut diamonds, bezel with 60 brilliant cut diamonds (0,38 ct), decorated band, snap-on case back, sapphire crystal. D. Satine blue with 4 applied brilliant cut diamonds indexes. Yellow gold roped twist hands. M. Cal. 16-250, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, fausses cotes decoration, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 24 mm. Thickness 5.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

USD 2,900 - 4,800

EUR 2,100 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 9,000

LOT 474

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Patek Philippe White Gold, Ref. 3940 Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 771887, case No. 2859410, Ref. 3940G, first generation. Made in 1989, sold on March 16th, 1990. Very fine and rare, self-winding, 18K white gold wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by fitted wooden box and setting pin, and the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, concave bezel, snap-on case back, sapphire crystal. D. Matte silver with applied white gold faceted baton and pyramidal indexes, outer dot minute divisions, subsidiary dials for the days of the month, the week, the 24 hours, the month and the leap year, aperture for the moon phases. White gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 240 Q, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, free-sprung Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring, 22K gold micro-rotor mounted on ball bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

USD 29,000 - 38,000

EUR 21,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 43,200

LOT 475

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Ref. 3579 Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 1227962, case No. 524556, Ref. 3579/1. Made in 1975, sold on April 24th, 1978, retailed by Howes. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch. Accompanied by fitted box and the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, polished, flat bezel, lapidated lugs, dedicated screwed-down case back, sapphire crystal. D. Satiné blue with applied white gold baton indexes. White gold baton hands. M. Cal. 23-300 PM, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 33 x 38 mm. Thickness 7 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,500 - 11,500

USD 8,000 - 11,000

EUR 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 9,600

LOT 476

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Patek Philippe, Ref. 3700/1, Nautilus Patek Philippe, Genève, "Nautilus," movement No. 1309548, case No. 541368, Ref. 3700/1. Made in 1980, sold on September 23rd, 1981. Very fine and rare, "carré galbé", self-winding, waterresistant, 18K yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold and stainless steel Patek Philippe ?Nautilus? bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat yellow gold bezel, sapphire crystal. D. Black with horizontal stripes, applied luminous yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 28-255 C, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 36 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, freesprung Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, 21K gold rotor segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 38 x 42 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Approx. overall length 165 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

USD 9,500 - 14,000

EUR 7,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 13,200

LOT 477

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Patek Philippe Ref. 3800/1 ? White Gold Patek Philippe, Geneve, ?Nautilus?, movement No. 1932381, case No. 2960036, Ref. 3800/1. Made in 1994, sold on June 23rd, 1994. Fine and extremely rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water resistant, carré galbé, 18K white gold wristwatch with date and an 18K white gold Patek Philippe bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by a Patek Philippe fitted box, Extract from the Archives and a spare silver dial with diamond-set indexes.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied radial luminous white gold baton indexes, horizontal stripes, outer minute divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous white gold baton hands. M. Cal. 330 SC, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 30 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 39 x 37 mm. Thickness 8 mm

Grading System:

CHF 25,000 - 39,000

USD 24,000 - 37,000

EUR 17,000 - 27,000

Sold: CHF 26,400

LOT 478

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Patek Philippe Ellipse Squelette Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Ellipse?, movement No. 1389463, Ref. 3880. Sold on May 29th, 1991. Very fine and elegant, oval, skeletonized, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by fitted box, Certificate of Origin, booklets and an additional strap.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back, rounded bezel, "Vendôme" type lugs, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, sapphire crystals. D. Blackned gold "cathédrale" hands. M. Cal. 177, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, gilt brass, entirely engraved and skeletonized, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 32 mm. Thickness 4.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

USD 9,500 - 14,000

EUR 7,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 16,800

LOT 479

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Patek Philippe Ref. 3545, White Ellipse Horizontal Patek Philippe, Genève, retailed by Gobbi (Milan), movement No. 1222148, case No. 2740200, Ref. 3545. Made in 1974, sold on December 12th, 1974. Fine, horizontal elliptical, 18K white gold wristwatch with a Patek Philippe 18K white gold buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and the Extract from the Archives.

C. Three-body, brushed and polished, inclined bezel, snap-on case back, sapphire crystal. D. Satine blue with applied white gold baton indexes. White gold baton hands. M. Cal. 23- 300PM, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, double stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock-absorber, blued steel Breguet selfcompensating balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 32 mm. Thickness 6.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

USD 2,900 - 4,800

EUR 2,100 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 5,640

LOT 480

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, May 08, 2010

Patek Philippe Ref. 3548, Golden Ellipse Patek Philippe, Genève, "Ellipse", No. 1156066, case No. 2697743, Ref. 3548. Made in 1970, sold on October 27th, 1970. Fine, elliptical, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, hooded "Vendôme" type lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Satiné blue with applied yellow gold baton indexes. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 23-300 PM, double stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium plated, fausses-cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 32 mm. Thickness: 6 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

USD 2,400 - 3,300

EUR 1,800 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 4,320