500 lots

LOT 401

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

Vauchez ? Allegory of Chastity Vauchez A Paris. Made circa 1780. Fine, 18K gold and painted on enamel pocket watch.

C. Double-body, Louis XVI, the bezels with chased and engraved leaf and berry decoration, the back with an oval painted on enamel depiction of Diana repelling Cupid?s arrows with a shield, Arcadian landscape with leaping stag and cupid in the foreground, royal blue guilloché enamel border with gold paillons and outer white enamel line border. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals,outer minute divisions with Arabic fifteen minutes. Gold beetle and poker hands. M. 47 mm., hinged, gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, chain fusée, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and pierced and engraved continental cock. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 7,600 - 9,500

EUR 5,600 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 10,800

LOT 402

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

J. Fr s. Bautte et Ce. J. Frs. Bautte et Ce A Geneve, No. 47782. Made circa 1825. Fine and rare, 18K gold and enamel pocket watch with eccentric dial.

C. Four-body, scalloped with twelve lobes, decorated with translucent, red, blue and green enamel vermiculae within white enamel borders, the bezel, pendant and bow decorated to match. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver, engine-turned, with eccentric chapter ring, radial champleve Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold Breguet hands. M. 33 mm., matte gilt, Lepine caliber, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gold balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed. Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

USD 9,500 - 14,000

EUR 7,000 - 10,000

LOT 403

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

Antoine Allier, Les Amoureux Antoine Allier A Paris, No. 1120. Made circa 1800. Gold, enamel and pearl-set pendant watch. Accompanied by a box.

C. Two-body, the front cover overlaid with translucent blue guilloche enamel, the back with a painted on enamel scene of two lovers in a landscape, pearl-set bezels. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 30 mm., matte gilt, three-quarter plate, the barrel with separate plate, cylinder escapement, three-arm gold balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed. Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,200 - 3,600

USD 2,100 - 3,400

EUR 1,500 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 3,240

LOT 404

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

Lépine Dumb Quarter Repeating Watch with Virgule Escapement Lépine, Hger du Roy a Paris, Invenit et Fecit, No. 2190. Made circa 1780. Fine and very rare, quarter-repeating à toc, 18K gold and enamel pocket watch with virgule escapement and Lepine?s special opening mechanism.

C. Two-body, by Guillaume Mermillod, bezel decorated with white enamel "pearls" and ovals and translucent enamel green leaves, the back with green translucent guilloche enamel, central rosette, outer border to match the bezel, Lepine?s special opening mechanism activated by twisting the pendant. Hinged gilt cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five minute numerals. Gold Louis hands. M. Gilt brass, standing barrel, virgule escapement, three-arm brass balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator, repeating à toc activated by depressing the pendant. Dial and cuvette signed, case with Guillaume Mermillod?s punch mark. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 10,000

USD 6,700 - 9,500

EUR 5,000 - 7,000

LOT 405

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

Czapek & Cie Czapek & Cie, Genève et 23 Place Vendôme, Paris, No. 6450, case No. 45080. Made circa 1865. Fine, 18K gold and enamel lady?s pendant watch.

C. Four-body, bezel and band engraved with a repeat leaf pattern, back cover decorated with black and blue trellis pattern, central garter and cartouche. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic five-minute numerals. Gold fleur-de-lys hands. M. 13???, frosted gilt, bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm gilt balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,700 - 3,700

USD 1,600 - 3,500

EUR 1,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 2,400

LOT 406

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

Henry, Quarter-Repeating à Toc Henry a Paris, No. 1787. Made circa 1790. Fine, quarter-repeating à toc, gold, enamel and pearl-set pendant watch. Accompanied by a gold and enamel short chain and a gold, enamel and pearl-set key.

C. Two-body, pearl-set bezel, concealed hinge, the back overlaid with translucent royal blue guilloche enamel entirely decorated with gold paillons, pearl-set border. D. Matte silver, engine-turned, painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold Breguet hands. M. 31 mm., hinged matte gilt, conical pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement, three-arm balance, flat balance spring, pierced and chased continental balance cock, polished steel endplate, repeating with two polished steel hammers on the side of the case. Movement signed. Diam. 41 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,300 - 7,300

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,700 - 5,100

LOT 407

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

Swiss landscape Swiss. Made circa 1820. Gold, painted on enamel and pearl-set lady?s pendant watch with a mother of pearl and gold chain with fob seal and key.

C. Two-body, Empire, reeded band, split-pearl-set bezels, the back decorated with an oval painted on enamel scene of a landscape within a gold paillon and red guilloche border. D. Gold with radial Roman numerals outer minute divisions, engine-turned center, winding aperture at 2. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 28.5 mm., matte gilt, fusee and chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three arm brass balance, flat balance spring, continental cock. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,200 - 4,600

USD 3,000 - 4,400

EUR 2,200 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 3,600

LOT 408

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

H. Chabrol, Abelard and Heloise H. Chabrol a Neufchatel, No. 29513. Made circa 1840. Fine, 18K gold and painted on enamel lady?s pendant watch.

C. Four-body, chased flower and shell bezels, pendant and bow, coin-edge band, the back cover decorated with a painted on enamel scene of Abelard and Heloise within a royal blue enamel scroll border. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Matte silver with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, engraved floral center. Gold spade hands. M. 11???, matte gilt, Lepine caliber, jewelled cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed. Diam. 29 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,600 - 3,000

USD 1,500 - 2,900

EUR 1,100 - 2,100

Sold: CHF 2,880

LOT 409

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

swiss Gold, Enamel, Diamond and Pearl Pendant Watch Swiss, retailed by V. Bleicker, 167, Bard Haussmann, Paris, No. 89314. Made circa 1900. Very fine, Louis XV-style, 18K gold, enamel, rose-cut diamond and pearl-set, lady?s keyless pendant watch. To be sold without reserve

C. Four-body, Louis XV style, splitpearl- set bezels, hinged back cover overlaid with translucent royal blue enamel over sunray guilloche, rosediamond- set lyre on engraved gold leaves. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Off-white enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, large Arabic five-minute numerals. Gilt Louis XV hands. M. 9???, matte gilt, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed by the retailer. Diam. 25 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

USD 950 - 1,400

EUR 700 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 3,360

LOT 410

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

Swiss Singing Bird Box Swiss, Geneva. Made circa 1930. Fine and rare, Art Deco, ivory, Egyptian Revival singing bird box.

C. Rectangular with canted corners, the top and sides carved with scenes of ancient Egyptian monuments, raised on stylised bust feet, hinged singing bird cover set with an oval ivory plaque carved with a view of the pyramids at Giza. M. Rectangular, brass, large spring barrel with cams around the circumference geared to a fly and saw-toothed rack operating the feathered singing bird with moving beak, wings and tail. Dim. 160 x 112 x 68 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

USD 9,500 - 14,000

EUR 7,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 411

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

Lebet & Fils , Early Two Time Zone Pocket Chronometer Lebet & Fils, Buttes (Swiss), No. 26069. Made for the Islamic market, circa 1860. Very fine and extremely rare, 18K yellow gold, two-train, two-time-zone, keyless pocket chronometer with date and pivoted detent escapement.

C. Five-body, bassine et filets, engine-turned with polished borders, reeded band. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the technical details within an engine-turned border. D. Gold engraved with flowers, two mean time dials, one with radial Roman numerals and outer minute divisions, the other with Islamic numerals and outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds and date. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 43 mm., 20''', frosted gilt, 18 jewels, two-train with separate winding, pivoted detent escapement cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring with overcoil, index regulator. Cuvette signed. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

USD 6,700 - 8,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,300

LOT 412

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

F. Bovet & Co. Two Time Zone & Independent Dead Center-Seconds F. Bovet & Co., Bienne, No. 16064 / 11070. Made circa 1860. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, two-train, two-time-zone pocket watch with independent dead center-seconds. Accompanied by a rosewood fitted box and yellow gold ribbon fob.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets", the back engraved with a seventeenth century Dutch interior scene, bolt at 6 to lock the center seconds, coinedge band. Hinged gold cuvette engine-turned and engraved with the technical details. D. White enamel with two meantime dials, one with radial Roman numerals and outer minute track, the other with Arabic numerals and outer minute track, subsidiary constant seconds, outer seconds track. Blued steel hands. M. 43 mm., 20''', frosted gilt, 22 jewels, two-train with separate winding, counterpoised lateral lever escapement, notched bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Punched « FB » on the dial plate. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

USD 3,800 - 5,700

EUR 2,800 - 4,200

LOT 413

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

Mathieu Detent Pocket Chronometer Mathieu à Paris, Place de la Bourse, 12. Made circa 1840. Fine and rare, 18K gold, keyless pocket chronometer with detent escapement.

C. Four-body, bassine et filets, polished, coin-edge band. Hinged gold cuvette with aperture for the folding winder. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, large subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 42 mm., 19"', gilt brass, bar calibre, 9 jewels, footed spring detent escapement, blued two-arm bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature screws, blued-steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 4,500

USD 2,400 - 4,300

EUR 1,800 - 3,100

LOT 414

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

Swiss Thin Quarter-Repeating Watch Swiss, No. 4809. Made circa 1840. Fine, thin, quarter-repeating, 18K gold, hunting cased pocket watch with ruby cylinder escapement.

C. Four-body, bassine et filets, engine-turned and engraved with flowers and foliage, chased foliate bezels, pendant and bow, coin-edge band. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver, engine-turned, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, floral engraved center. Blued steel spade hands. M. 17???, matte gilt, jewelled to the third wheel, ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm flat-rim balance with pare-chute on the upper pivot, flat blued steel balance spring, bimetallic compensation curb on the index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by depressing a pull-and-twist piston in the pendant. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

USD 1,900 - 2,900

EUR 1,400 - 2,100

Sold: CHF 3,600

LOT 415

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

Zenith Carillon Grande Sonnerie and Minute-Repeating Clockwatch Zenith, "Repetition a Minutes Grande Sonnerie & Carillon", case No. 179801. Made circa 1915. Extremely fine and very rare, trip minute-repeating, 14K rose gold, hunting-cased, keyless, two-train, carillon Grande Sonnerie clockwatch with three hammers and three gongs.

C. Four body, "bassine", polished, the front cover with applied foliate monogram "AT", the interior with engraved presentation inscription. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the technical details and prize medals. D. White enamel, dauphine numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 20"', matte gilt, double train with differential winding, 30 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with overcoil, index regulator, striking the hours and quarters on three gongs with three hammers, centrifugal governor between the dial and dial plate, Silence/Sonnerie selection lever on the bezel border, repeating activated by a trip push-piece in the band. Dial case, cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

USD 19,000 - 28,000

EUR 14,000 - 21,000

Sold: CHF 34,800

LOT 416

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

nternational Watch Co, Richard Habring No. 9, Semi-Flying Tourbillon International Watch Co, Schaffhausen, Cal. 67, the tourbillon carriage made and fitted by Richard Habring, No. 9. Made in 1994. Very fine and rare, 14K rose gold, keyless, thin, keyless pocket watch with one-minute semi-flying tourbillon regulator.

C. Made circa 1920, four-body, bassine, polished. Hinged gold cuvette engraved "Qual. Extra". D. White with dauphine numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gold feuille hands. M. 40 mm., 18''', based on IWC caliber 67, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 13 jewels, lateral lever escapement, free-sprung monometallic balance and self-compensating flat balance spring based on IWC caliber 9720, the steel carriage mounted on a large wheel driven from the fourth wheel, shock absorber, foliate engraved gilt cock. Dial, case and movement signed International Watch Co. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 6,000 - 8,500

USD 5,700 - 8,000

EUR 4,200 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 12,600

LOT 417

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

Chas. Frodsham, Minute-Repeater & Chronograph Chas. Frodsham, 27, South Molton St., London, No. 09952 AD.Fmsz, the movement attributed to Nicole Nielsen. The pocket watch case with London hallmarks for 1924-25, the wristwatch case made in the 1990s. Fine, large, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold and platinum wristwatch with custom-made case, chronograph, progressive 60-minute register and 18K yellow gold buckle. Accompanied by the original 18K Harrison Mills Frodsham half-hunting pocket watch case and fitted box.

C. Wristwatch : three-body, polished, coin-edge band, curved bezel, straight curled lugs with platinum screwed bars, transparent back with 7 screws, chronograph button at 12. Pocket Watch: Four-body, pomme et filets, by Harrison Mills Frodsham, polished, the front cover with radial blue champleve enamel Roman numerals, inner minute track, thief-proof swivel bow. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute and fifths of a second divisions with Arabic five-second numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds and progressive 60-minute register. Blued steel spade hands. M. 17???, matte gilt, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, diamond endstone, visible chronograph work, repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 47 mm. Thickness 18 mm for the wristwatch, and diam. 51 mm for the pocket watch case.

Grading System: AA

CHF 13,000 - 20,000

USD 12,000 - 19,000

EUR 9,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 19,800

LOT 418

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

Free-Sprung with Power-Reserve Barraud & Lunds, 14 Bishopsgate Within, London, No. 3/4681. The case with London hallmarks for 1900 ? 1901. Very fine, large and heavy, 18K pink gold, hunting cased keyless pocket watch with power-reserve, free-sprung balance and special winding.

C. Four-body, pomme et filets, mastermark JW, thief-proof swivel bow, button for engaging the winding at 2, for the hand-setting at 4. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel by Willis, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, power-reserve indication at 12. Blued steel pear hands. M. 45 mm., matte gilt, half-plate, 15 jewels, fusee and chain with Harrison?s maintaining power, lateral lever escapement, free-sprung bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature and meantime adjustment screws, blued steel balance spring with double overcoil, foliate engraved cock. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,300 - 7,000

USD 4,100 - 6,700

EUR 3,000 - 5,000

LOT 419

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

Swiss Pivoted Detent Chronometer Swiss, retailed by J. French, Royal Exchange, London, No. 16468. Made circa 1870. Fine, 18K gold, keyless pocket chronometer with pivoted detent escapement.

C. Five-body, bassine et filets, engine-turned with polished borders, the band decorated with chased shells and foliage. Hinged gold cuvette engraved "Chronometro". D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five-minute numerals, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel fleur-de-lys hands. M. 43 mm., 20''', matte gilt three-quarter plate, 8 jewels, threer in screwed gold chatons, Earnshaw type pivoted detent escapement, free-sprung cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel helical balance spring. Dial and movement signed by the retailer. Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

USD 3,800 - 4,800

EUR 2,800 - 3,500

LOT 420

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

Bally ? Clock with Patent triple Date Calendar PH(ilib)ert Bally, Paris, No. 1223. Made circa 1860. Fine, rare and unusual, gilt brass, 8-day going, mantel clock with hour and half-hour striking, Bally?s patent calendar mechanism activated by the clock, on ebonised wood base with glass shade.

C. Gilt brass frame with engraved decoration, cabriole feet. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, white enamel calendar dial with concentric chapter rings for the days of the week, the date and the months. Blued steel trefoil hands. M. Circular gilt brass, going barrels for both trains, anchor escapement, brass bob pendulum with engraved decoration, outside countwheel striking on a bell, calendar mechanism activated by a pallet and levers geared from the movement. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 33 x 23 x 16 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,500 - 8,000

USD 5,200 - 7,600

EUR 3,800 - 5,600

LOT 421

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

Breguet Travel Alarm Clock Breguet, No. 2268. Made circa 1920. Fine, 8-day going, crocodile folding travel clock with alarm.

C. Three-body, folding, crocodile covered, reeded gilt bezel, chrome movement housing with hinged steel back, winding crown with co-axial alarm setting button. D. Matte gilt with luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track, inner alarm setting chapter with corresponding hand. M. 22???, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with overcoil, index regulator, alarm sounding on a gong with single hammer. Dial signed. Dim. 11 x 10.7 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,300 - 7,000

USD 5,000 - 6,700

EUR 3,700 - 5,000

LOT 422

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

Breguet Quarter Striking & Repeating Table Clock Breguet, No. 1105. Made circa 1920. Very fine and rare, 8-day going, quarter-striking and repeating, shagreen and ivory table clock with alarm. Accompanied by the original Breguet fitted case.

C. Rectangular with flared base, overlaid with panels of shagreen with ivory stringing and ivory feet, vertically sliding back door, silvered bezel. D. Brushed silver with radial champleve Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five-minute numerals. Silver Breguet hands. M. 10 x 7.5 cm, rectangular brass plates, going barrels for both trains, straight-line lever escapement on a brass platform, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring, index regulator, striking on two coiled gongs with two hammers, separate alarm train, white enamel alarm setting dial with Arabic numerals, silence/sonnerie lever, repeating activated by a button in the top of the case. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 18.5 x 10 x 13.5 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

USD 28,000 - 38,000

EUR 21,000 - 30,000

LOT 423

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

MINERVA, OVERSIZED CHRONOGRAPH Minerva, movement No.1594872, case No. 519561-62. Made in the 1940s. Fine and rare, oversized, stainless steel wristwatch, with single button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs, inclined bezel, snap-on case back. D. Matte black with applied luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute and 1/5th second/ minute divisions with 5 minute Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for seconds and 30 minute register, outermost tachometer scale. Luminous white baton hands. M. 18??, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed, case and movement numbered. Diam. 46 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,500 - 11,000

USD 9,000 - 10,000

EUR 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 11,400

LOT 424

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

Heuer Military Chronogaph Heuer, ?Chronograph, Automatic?, Ref. 510.501-2. Made in the 1980s. Fine, tonneau shaped, water resistant, self-winding, stainless steel khaki coated military wristwatch, rounded button progressive chronograph, register, central minute recorder hand , day-date, 24 hours indication, tachometer, with a stainless steel green coated link bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, concave bezel, hooded lugs, screweddown case back, protected crown and buttons, sapphire crystal. D. Khaki with applied luminous baton indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, 12-hour register and 24-hour indication, double aperture for the day-date, outer 1/5 seconds/minute divisions, outermost tachometer scale. Luminous white baton hands, orange central minute recorder hand. M. Cal. Lemania 5100, rhodiumplated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 41 x 46 mm. Thickness 15 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,700 - 3,200

USD 1,600 - 3,000

EUR 1,200 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,040

LOT 425

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

omega mark III Omega, "Speedmaster Professional Mark III, Automatic?, Ref. ST 176.0002. Made in the 1970s. Fine and rare, large, self-winding, waterresistant, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel wristwatch with date, round button chronograph, 12-hour register, central minute recorder, tachometer, 24-hours with night/day indication, and a stainless steel link Omega bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, ?Pilot-line?, brushed, screwed-down case back with engraved Seamaster logo, hooded lugs. D. Satiné blue with faceted black painted indexes, luminous dots, inner Arabic five minutes, outer minute/fifth second scale, outermost tachometer scale graduated to 500UPH, subsidiary dials for the seconds and the 12-hour register, the 24 hours with night/day indication by means of an arrow on a revolving disc, 60-minute register by means of a orange and black central ?jet? hand, aperture for the date. Luminous white baton hands. M. Cal. 1040, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 40 x 52 mm. Thickness 16 mm. Approx overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,500 - 5,000

USD 3,300 - 4,800

EUR 2,500 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,320

LOT 426

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

HEUER MONACO REF . 1133B Heuer, "Steve McQueen", case No. 159900, Ref. 1133B. Made between 1970-1974. Fine and unusual, square convex, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, date and a stainless steel Heuer bracelet.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, lapidated straight lugs, crown at 9. D. Matte blue with applied steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds track with 5-minute/seconds red markers, subsidiary silver dials for the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, aperture for the date at 6. Luminous steel and red baton hands. M. Cal. 11/12, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 40 x 45.5 mm. Thickness 14.2 mm. Approx. Overall length 165 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

USD 3,300 - 4,300

EUR 2,500 - 3,100

Sold: CHF 7,200

LOT 427

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

Eska Pincer Lugs Eska, ?Automatic?, case No. 124060. Sold on April 10th, 1953. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, 18K pink gold wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Eska buckle. Accompanied by fitted box and guarantee.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, inverted bezel, pincer lugs, snap-on case back. D. Two-tone silver with Guilloche decoration and inner vertical stripes decoration, applied pink gold dart indexes with Arabic quarters, dot minute divisions. Pink gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 1361, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

USD 1,900 - 3,800

EUR 1,400 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 3,720

LOT 428

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

Vetta for Ferrari Vetta, Suisse, case No. 204441, Ref. 271127. Made in the 1950s. Fine, rare and large 18K pink gold wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter. Accompanied by an 18k pink gold bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished, concave lugs, caseback engraved with Ferrari logo. D. Silver with applied Arabic numerals and baton indexes, subsidiary guilloche dials for the seconds and 30-minute register, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations, concentric 1/5th seconds divisions with 5-minute/second Arabic markers. Pink gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 23, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

USD 1,900 - 2,800

EUR 1,400 - 2,100

Sold: CHF 3,600

LOT 429

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

LECOULTRE CHRONOGRAPH LeCoultre, Swiss. No.249659. Made in the 1960s. Very fine and unusual, 18K yellow gold round-button chronograph wristwatch.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, curved and faceted shoulders, inclined bezel, screw-down reverse with inner dust-cap. D. Silvered, with applied gilt faceted dot markers and 12 numeral, outer blue base 100 tachometer scale, inner black minute track with 5 minute numerals, subsidiary dials for running seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour registers. Gilt Dauphine hands. M. Cal.72, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet overcoil balance spring, shock-protection. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

USD 2,800 - 3,800

EUR 2,100 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 3,600

LOT 430

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

Heuer Early Gold Chronograph Black Dial Heuer, No. 48110. Made in the 1930s. Very fine and rare, 14K yellow gold wristwatch with oliveshaped button chronograph, 30-minute and 12-hour registers and tachometer.

C. Three-body, polished, straight lugs, snap-on back. D. Black with painted gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour register, outer minute and 1/5th second graduation. Yellow gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 13 ''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, shock absorber, index regulator. Dial signed. Diam. 32.2 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 4,300

USD 2,900 - 4,100

EUR 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,440

LOT 431

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

Ulysse Nardin Yellow Gold Chrongraph Ulysse Nardin, "Chronograph", retailed by Turler, movement No. 124981, case No. 624224. Made circa 1950. Fine, large, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with square button chronograph and register. Accompanied by the original Ulysse Nardin box.

C. Three-body, polished, rounded bezel, straight curved lugs, snap-on case back engraved ?To Captain Cafiero in appreciation from Eugen Eugenides?. D. Matte champagne with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds and the 30 minute register, outer minute/seconds divisions with five minute Arabic numerals. Yellow gold baton hands. M. 14???, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38.5 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,800 - 8,500

USD 5,500 - 8,000

EUR 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 432

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

UNIVERSAL TRI-COMPAX Universal, Genève, No.1333075. Ref. 12551. Made in the 1940s. Fine and unusual, 18K pink gold wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer, triple date calendar, moon phases, and a gold-plated Universal buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, inclined bezel, angled lugs, inset calendar adjusters to the band, snap-on-case back. D. Brushed silver with gilt Arabic numerals, subsidiary guilloche dials for the date, the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer tachometer graduation, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Blued steel feuille hands. M. Cal. 287, frosted gilt, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,800 - 7,000

USD 5,500 - 6,700

EUR 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,240

LOT 433

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

Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Chronograph Vacheron & Constantin, ?Chronograph?, movement No. 446388, case No. 291737-3. Made in the 1950s. Very fine, 18K yellow gold wristwatch, square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter scale with an 18K yellow gold buckle.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inverted bezel, concave lugs, snap-on case back. D. Silver with applied yellow gold dot indexes with 12 Arabic numeral, subsidiary dials for the seconds and the 30 minute register, inner 1/5 seconds/minute track, outer telemeter scale, outermost tachometer scale. M. 13???, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating blued Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 17,000

USD 11,000 - 16,000

EUR 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 14,400

LOT 434

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, movement No. 682536, case No. 516754, Ref. 33003. Made in the 1950s. Fine, thin and elegant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, lapidated lugs, snap-on case back. D. Matte silver with painted black radial Roman numerals. Black gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 1003/1, rhodium-plated, stamped twice with the Geneva Quality Seal, fausses cotes decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronisms and to five positions, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 5 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,700 - 3,200

USD 1,600 - 3,000

EUR 1,200 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 3,360

LOT 435

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

IWC, International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, movement No. 1368816, case No 1385296. Made in the 1960?s. Fine and elegant, 18K pink gold wristwatch with center-seconds. To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, solid, polished, inclined bezel, concave lugs, snap-on case-back. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted dart indexes and Arabic numerals, outer minute/second division. Yellow gold Alpha hands. M. Cal. C 89, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 800 - 1,500

USD 750 - 1,400

EUR 550 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,560

LOT 436

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, movement No. 62811, case No. 33221. Made in the 1960s. Fine, thin, 18K yellow gold rectangular wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet buckle. Accompanied by a box. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, stepped bezel, straight lugs, snap-on back. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Rectangular, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperature and 4 positions, selfcompensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, I ndex regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 mm x 34 mm. Thickness 6.5 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,100 - 3,100

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,500 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 1,800

LOT 437

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Automatic", movement No. 102675, case No. 43366. Made in the 1960s. Very fine, thin, water resistant, selfwinding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, lapidated lugs, screwed-down case back. D. Silver with applied yellow gold baton Indexes. Yellow gold baton hands. M. K2120, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted heat, cold, isochronisms and five positions, shock absorber, 21K gold rotor segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam 34 mm. Thickness 7 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,500

USD 4,800 - 6,200

EUR 3,500 - 4,500

LOT 438

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 437664, case No. 294264, Ref. 4178. Made in 1946. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, and tachometer. Accompanied by a Vacheron & Constantin certificate of authenticity.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, rounded band, fancy flared lugs. D. Silver with applied yellow gold Arabic and Baton numerals, minute and 1/5th second track, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outermost radial tachometer scale. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 434, 13???, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

USD 19,000 - 23,000

EUR 14,000 - 17,000

LOT 439

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

LeCoultre Polaris 2nd generation ? 1968 Version LeCoultre, "Memovox Polaris", Case No. 1134255, Ref. E 859. Made in 1968. Fine, center seconds, water-resistant, selfwinding, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with date, alarm and 2 crowns. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, polished, inclined bezel, the crown at 2 activates the central revolving alarm dial, patented Piquerez Compressor system, 16 holes for sound emission. D. Black with luminous Arabic and baton indexes, inner revolving disk with minute divisions for the alarm, outer dot minute divisions with 5-minute/ seconds markers and Arabic quarters, aperture for the date. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. K825, 14''', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 17 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 12,000 - 17,000

USD 11,000 - 16,000

EUR 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 20,400

LOT 440

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

Tudor Ref. 7159 Tudor, ?Oysterdate?, case No. 843743, Ref. 7159/0, case made by Rolex, Geneva. Made in the 1970s. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, round-button chronograph, register, tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, crown and buttons, tachometer graduation on the steel bezel to 500 units per hour, Twinlock winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Bicolor anthracite and black with luminous baton indexes, outer 1/5th seconds scale with 5 minute/second red Arabic markers, subsidiary dials for the seconds and the 45-minute register, aperture for the date at 6. Luminous steel baton hands, orange chronograph hand. M. Cal. 234, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 17,000

USD 11,000 - 16,000

EUR 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,400

LOT 441

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

Russian Wooden Watch Russian. Made circa 1820. Very fine and very rare, karelian birch pocket watch with wooden movement.

C. Two-body, bassine, polished karelian birch, turned bezel, steel hinge, pendant and bow, the back with a central gold disc. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic fifteen minute numerals, winding aperture at 3. Pierced brass hands. M. 43 mm., wood, full plate, turned pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with micrometric potence adjustment, three-arm balance, pierced continental balance cock, regulation dial with scalloped edge. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 12,000 - 17,000

USD 11,000 - 16,000

EUR 8,000 - 12,000

LOT 442

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

Austrian Twelve -Tune Musical Automaton & Grande Sonnerie Striking Table Clock Austrian, probably Vienna. Made circa 1770. Fine and rare, ebonised and giltwood, 8-day going, three-train, grande sonnerie striking on two bells, table clock with automaton and metallophone playing one of twelve tunes in sequence on the hour.

C. Ebonized wood with molded cornice and base, giltwood cresting, glazed on all sides, hinged front door with pierced engraved brass sound frets, detachable side panels for access to the movement, turned bun feet. D. White reverse painted glass with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five-minute numerals, silvered arch-top mask with applied gilt rococco spandrels, in the arch three gilt brass musicians playing a cello and violin, the conductor with automaton arm, paste-set flower moving with the action of the pendulum. Pierced gilt hands. M. Clock: rectangular gilt brass plates, four turned pillars, going barrels for the going, hour and quarter striking trains, verge escapement, short bob pendulum with holdfast, striking the hours and quarters on two bells. Music: Massive, two-tier brass frame mounted on a giltwood and blue painted base, turned baluster pillars, fusee and chain, large pinned cylinder playing one of twelve tunes with 14 steel hammers on 14 tuned metal plates mounted on a sliding wooden platform above the cylinder, large brass fly governor. Dim. 60 x 41 x 30 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

USD 19,000 - 28,000

EUR 14,000 - 21,000

LOT 443

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

George Prior Lake View George Prior, London, No. 30829. Made for the Islamic market, circa 1810. Fine, 18K gold, quarter-repeating, painted on enamel and rose-cut diamond-set triple-cased pocket watch.

C. Outer: two-body with scalloped edges, glazed back, bezels in light green champlevé enamel with translucent red enamel flower and leaf decoration interspersed with rose-cut diamonds, rose-cut diamond-set thumbpieces. Middle: two-body, scalloped edge, back with painted with an Alpine scene with a distant lake view, translucent red border, bezels with opaque azure, white and red champlevé enamel, rose-cut diamond-set thumbpiece. Inner: two-body, ?bassine?, the back decorated with a painted on enamel view of a ship at sea beneath a royal blue guilloche enamel sky, pierced foliate border intersected by enamelled rosettes and military trophies, red and white enamel decorated bow, the top of the pendant set with a large rose-cut diamond. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold arrow hands. M. 28 mm, gilt brass full plate, fusee and chain, verge escapement, steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, one-footed cock pierced and engraved with foliage, diamond endstone, rack and pinion regulator with silver plate with Islamic numerals, repeating on a bell in the back of the case. Movement signed. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

USD 9,500 - 14,000

EUR 7,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 12,000

LOT 444

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

Chevalier et Coche t - La Chasse Carousel Chevalier et Cochet, (Geneva). Made circa 1800. Very fine and very rare, 18K rose gold and enamel double-face automaton pocket watch.

C. Two-body, Directoire, concave bezels, glazed on both sides, polished. D. White enamel, eccentric chapter with Arabic numerals and outer minute divisions set in the lower part, the top with regulator sector, winding aperture at 4 o'clock. Automaton: Set on the back, within an aperture of very fine gold plate decorated in champlevé with flower vases, gold trees, a dove, and "Souvenir" on a polished gold ground, a charming cavalcade of gold figures appearing in the aperture, a stag hunt in progress, the whole against a painted on ivory landscape. Pierced gold shield hands. M. 47 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement heavy brass balance with flat balance spring, double-footed solid cock. Dial signed. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 22,000 - 32,000

USD 21,000 - 30,000

EUR 15,000 - 22,000

LOT 445

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

Galerie d?Horlogerie Ancienne & Antiquorum. To be sold without reserve

The complete collection of 44 catalogues from 1974 to 1987, including catalogue number 1, some with auction results. Generally good clean condition

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

USD 2,900 - 4,800

EUR 2,100 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,200

LOT 446

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

INEICHEN and AM NEUMARKT A collection of 48 catalogues INEICHEN,

Zurich Auktionshaus from 1973 to 1996, including catalogue number 1 and 11 catalogues from Galerie AM NEUMARKT, from 1968 to 1972, including catalogue 1.

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

USD 950 - 1,900

EUR 700 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 1,080

LOT 447

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

Antiker Uhren (Klaus Niedheidt, Dusseldorf). To be sold without reserve

A collection of 23 consecutive catalogues from 1977 to 1989 (Nos. I ? XXIII), including catalogue number 1.

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

USD 950 - 1,900

EUR 700 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 1,320

LOT 448

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

Patek Philippe Vide -Poche Limoges for Patek Philippe, Genève. Made in 2006. To be sold without reserve

A fine and rare porcelaine ?Vide-Poche? with decoration inspired by a Patek Philippe enameled pocket watch with medieval ornaments, which was made in 1904. Accompanied by the original box Excellent unused condition

CHF 800 - 1,200

USD 750 - 1,100

EUR 550 - 850

Sold: CHF 660

LOT 449

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

Patek Philippe Vide-Poche Limoges for Patek Philippe, Genève. Made in 2007. To be sold without reserve

A fine and rare porcelaine ?Vide-Poche? with decoration inspired by a Patek Philippe enameled pocket watch. Accompanied by the original box. Excellent unused condition

CHF 800 - 1,200

USD 750 - 1,100

EUR 550 - 850

Sold: CHF 600

LOT 450

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

ImHof lot of 2 Banjos A Pink ImHof, Swiss. Made circa 1940. Fine and unusual, gilt brass and pink enamel, 8-day going keyless novelty timepiece in the form of a banjo with the original fitted box. B Green ImHof, Swiss. Made circa 1940. Fine and unusual, gilt brass and green enamel, 8-day going keyless novelty timepiece in the form of a banjo with the original fitted box. To be sold without reserve

AC. Gilt brass, banjo-form, ring suspension loop, the back and side decorated with opaque pink enamel. D. Pink enamel with radial black Arabic numerals, inner minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, 6 jewels, monometallic balance with two adjustments, flat balance spring, index regulator. For each: Dial signed. Dim. 5.8 x 19 cm. BC. Gilt brass, banjo-form, ring suspension loop, the back and side decorated with opaque green enamel. D. Green enamel with radial black Arabic numerals, inner minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, 6 jewels, monometallic balance with two adjustments, flat balance spring, index regulator.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

USD 950 - 1,900

EUR 700 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 720

LOT 451

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

Imhof art deco ImHof, Swiss. Made circa 1930. Fine, Art Deco, black and yellow marble, gilt brass and purple enamel 24-hour going mantel clock. To be sold without reserve

C. Square composed of squares of black and yellow marble, black marble base, gilt brass feet. D. Square, gilt annular chapter ring with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, dial plate overlaid with translucent purple guilloché enamel, the center decorated with a garland of flowers and ribbons in white enamel, gilt brass bezel. Gilt and black fancy hands. M. 15 jewels, lever escapement, rear winding and hand setting. Dial signed. Dim. 18 x 19.5 cm.

Grading System: A

CHF 700 - 1,000

USD 650 - 950

EUR 500 - 700

Sold: CHF 720

LOT 452

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

Imhof Mantel Clock Imhof, Swiss, No. 696104. Made in the 1950s. Fine, Louis XV-inspired, gilt brass, 8-day going mantel clock.

C. Circular, gilt-brass, scroll finial and scrolled base. D. Circular green marble-effect with applied gilt radial Roman numerals on brushed gilt reserves. Gilt Louis hands. M. Rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, rack regulator. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 25.5 x 15.5 x 5.5 cm

Grading System: A

CHF 700 - 1,000

USD 650 - 950

EUR 500 - 700

Sold: CHF 840

LOT 453

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

Omega, Bienne, ?Genaue Zeit?, No. 716237, Ref. 5008. Made in 1954. Very fine and rare, bronzed, 100-hour, ?Genaue Zeit? Deluxe, center-seconds, window presentation, keyless, chronometer table clock with high precision caliber. Accompanied by the original fitted box. To be sold without reserve

C. Pupitre with bombé sides, applied ?Omega? to the front, polished gilt bezel and base. D. Matte silver with applied gold Arabic quarter and dart hours, inner seconds track with Arabic 5 seconds. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal 53.7 SC - 6720, frosted gilt, 18 jewels, 100-hour power reserve, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial and case signed, movement numbered. Dim. 15 x 15 x 7 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

USD 950 - 1,900

EUR 700 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 1,560

LOT 454

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

Imhof Mantel Clock Imhof, Swiss, No. 780990. Made in the 1950s. Fine, gilt brass, 8-day going mantel clock.

C. Circular, gilt-brass, serpentine and rectangular base. D. Circular brushed silvered with applied gilt baton indexes and Roman quarter-hour numerals. Gilt scroll and baton hands. M. Rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, rack regulator. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 17.8 x 17 x 5.5 cm

Grading System: A

CHF 400 - 600

USD 350 - 550

EUR 300 - 400

Sold: CHF 480

LOT 455

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

Jaeger-leCoultre Star of David Jaeger-LeCoultre, No. 267. Made in the 1960's. Fine and unusual gilt brass and copper 8-day going desk clock. To be sold without reserve

C. Square, supported by two circular stepped disks. D. Inset within the case, verdura copper dial with cut-out stars, center set with three mounted stars of David in various colors, Arabic numerals mounted on polished brass star-shaped indexes. Sun and moon shaped gilt hands. M. Gilt-brass with linear wheel train, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial signed, case numbered. Dim. 175 x 195 x 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

USD 950 - 1,900

EUR 700 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 3,960

LOT 456

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

Jaeger-leCoultre Pendulette Tete de Fleur Jaeger-leCoultre, Ref. 106. Made circa 1955. Fine and rare, 8-day going, painted metal stylized flowerform desk clock.

C. Circular white and gilt painted, rectangular base with scroll feet. D. Cream painted chapter ring with applied gilt faceted dart indexes, brushed gilt center. Polished gilt dauphine hands. M. Cal. 201, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed. Dim. 23 x 14.5 x 5.7 cm.

Grading System: A

CHF 600 - 800

USD 550 - 750

EUR 400 - 550

Sold: CHF 660

LOT 457

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

Rolex Yellow gold Ref. 4157 Rolex, ?Chronometre?, case No. 165029, Ref. 4157. Made in the 1940s. Fine and very rare, oversized, indirect center seconds, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with Super Balance and an 18K yellow gold tile link bracelet.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, rounded bezel, concave lugs, snap-on case back. D. Matte silver with painted yellow and silver baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Blued steel baton hands. M. 10???, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Super Balance timed to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 9 mm. Approx overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

USD 1,900 - 2,800

EUR 1,400 - 2,100

Sold: CHF 4,440

LOT 458

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

Rolex Ref. 9659 Pink Gold Rolex, "Precision" , case No. 1031405, Ref. 9659. Made in he 1960s. Fine and elegant, indirect center seconds, 18K pink gold wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Rolex buckle.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, straight curved lugs, snap-on case back. D. Satine silver with applied faceted pink gold baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Pink gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1215, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,700 - 2,200

USD 1,600 - 2,000

EUR 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 4,320

LOT 459

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

Rolex Ref. 1602 Yellow Gold datejust Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, DateJust, Superlative Chronometer Offcially Certified?, case No. 8600469, Ref. 1602/1601. Made in 1962. Fine and rare, center seconds, water resistant, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold textured bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Three body, solid, polished and brushed, screw down case back and crown, yellow gold textured bezel and lugs repeating the bracelet decoration, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/seconds division, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium plated, oeil de perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12mm. Approx overall length 215 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

USD 3,800 - 5,700

EUR 2,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 4,440

LOT 460

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

Rolex Ref 1803, Yellow Gold Day-Date Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, case No. 1307860, Ref. 1803. Made in 1966. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with day and date and an 18K yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, reeded bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute divisions, apertures for the days of the week and the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1556, rhodium-plated, oeil de perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to five position and to temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12.5 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 5,700 - 7,600

EUR 4,200 - 5,600

Sold: CHF 7,800

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

LOT 481

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

Silvio Berlusconi Presentation Watch - Patek Philippe Ref. 3919, Yellow Gold Patek Philippe, Genève, retailed by Orologeria Luigi Verga, Milano, ?Calatrava?, movement No. 1855966, Ref. 3919. Sold in April 1997, one of 17 pieces for presentation by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, the back engraved with his facsimilie signature. Fine and elegant, thin, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe integral bracelet. Accompanied by fitted Patek Philippe box and the Certificate of Origin.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, clous-de-Paris decorated bezel, snap-on case-back, sapphire crystal. D. Porcelaine with painted radial Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Black oxidized feuille hands. M. Cal. 215PS, stamped with the 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 freesprung flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33.5 mm. Thickness 7 mm. Approx. Overall length 170 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 12,000 - 17,000

USD 11,000 - 16,000

EUR 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 15,000

LOT 482

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

Patek Philippe Ref. 798 Ricochet Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Ricochet", movement No. 1140413, case No. 2648134, Ref. 798. Made in 1966, sold on May 18, 1966. Very fine and very rare, unusual "carré galbé" 18K white gold keyless dress watch. Accompanied by a platinum square section link long chain and the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, partly polished on the back, on the band and bezel, also partly chased in a bark-effect pattern, trapezoidal fixed pendant. D. Entirely chased white gold repeating the case decoration and with applied black baton indexes. Black 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 for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. shock-absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 41 x 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

USD 3,800 - 5,700

EUR 2,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 5,400

LOT 483

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

Patek Philippe, Ref. 2526 Pink Gold with Original Bracelet Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 761453, case No. 685336, Ref. 2526, 1st generation. Made in 1954, sold on June 15, 1955. Very fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold wristwatch with the original 18K pink gold Patek Philippe bracelet. Accompanied by a Patek Philippe fitted box and the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back, concave lugs. D. Beige enamel with applied pink gold faceted baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, outer dot minute divisions. Pink gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 12???-600 AT, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator,18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 28,000 - 40,000

USD 27,000 - 38,000

EUR 20,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 58,800

LOT 484

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

Patek Philippe Ref. 564 One of only two know examples in rose gold Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, movement No. 832231, case No. 617334, Ref. 564. Made in 1937, sold on July 7, 1938. Very fine and extremely rare, rectangular curved, 18K pink gold, Art Deco wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives and a Patek Philippe box.

C. Two-body, polished, stepped hooded lugs, snap-on back, curved crystal. D. Brushed silver with applied pink gold baton indexes and Roman quarter-hour numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Pink gold baton hands. M. Cal. 9???90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, staright line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 39 x 21 mm. Thickness 8 mm

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

USD 19,000 - 28,000

EUR 14,000 - 21,000

Sold: CHF 31,200

LOT 485

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

patek philippe Pink Gold Ref. 2443 , this reference less than 10 examples are known. Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 973305, case No. 512015, Ref. 2443. Made in 1951, sold on October 3rd, 1951. Very fine and very rare, rectangular, 18K pink gold wristwatch with an 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives, a Patek Philippe service receipt dated August 2006.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, rectangular overhanging straight lugs. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold baton and dot indexes, subsidiary dial for the seconds, outer minute track. Pink gold baton hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau shaped , rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 30 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

USD 19,000 - 28,000

EUR 14,000 - 21,000

Sold: CHF 24,000

LOT 486

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

Patek Philippe Adjusted Extra & Guillaume Balance ? 3rd Prize Geneva Observatory 1906. Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 129663, case No. 243024. Made for Shreve, Crump & Low Co., Boston, in 1905, Geneva Observatory 3rd Prize obtained on April 23, 1906, adjusted for trial by C. Batifolier. Sold on July 30, 1906. Extremely fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, keyless adjusted ?EXTRA" lever chronometer pocket watch with Guillaume balance. Accompanied by the original fitted box, Extract from the Archives and extract from the Geneva Observatory register.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, concealed hinge. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel spade hands. M. 41 mm., 19???, ?Extra?, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, engraved twice with the movement number, 17 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, straight-line counterpoised and calibrated lever escapement, anibalbrass Guillaume balance with winged arms, gold and platinum temperature adjustment screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring with terminal curve, diamond endstone, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case, cuvette and movement signed, cuvette and movement also signed by the retailer. Diam. 49.2 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

USD 6,700 - 8,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,300

Sold: CHF 22,200

LOT 487

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

patek philippe Pink Gold Ref. 1450, "Top Hat? Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 834738, case No. 624435, Ref. 1450. Made in 1941, sold on April 16th, 1942. Very fine and rare, rectangular, ?bombé?, 18K pink gold wristwatchwith 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, ?bombé? crystal. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold baton and dot indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold baton hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 36 mm Thickness 9.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

USD 9,500 - 14,000

EUR 7,000 - 10,000

LOT 488

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, movement No. 428492, case No. 267387, Ref. 4015. Made in 1940. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold wristwatch with inverted "W" shaped case. Accompanied by a Vacheron Constantin letter confirming the watch reference and production date.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, flared sides, straight curved lugs, snap-on case back. D. Silver with applied pink gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial for the seconds, outer minute track. Pink gold baton hands. M. Cal. 203, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 36 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 4,500

USD 2,400 - 4,300

EUR 1,800 - 3,100

Sold: CHF 6,240

LOT 489

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

Vacheron & Constantin The Mermaid Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, movement No. 495823, case No. 342035, Ref. 4983. Made in 1953. Very fine and equally rare, indirect center seconds, 18K yellow and white gold wristwatch with polychrome cloisonné enamel dial. Accompanied by a Certificate of Origin.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, yellow gold bezel with 18K white gold dart indexes in relief, lapidated lugs, snap-on case back. D. Polychrome cloisonné enamel depicting a mermaid. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. P454/5B, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck regulator. Case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 10.5 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

USD 76,000 - 95,000

EUR 56,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 100,800

LOT 490

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

Patek Philippe Ref. 3448, Retailed by Cartier Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 1119087, case No. 320312, Ref. 3448. Made in 1968, sold on June 12th, 1968. Very fine and very rare, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives and a Cartier certificate of authenticity.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, lapidated lugs, snap-on case back, sapphire crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton and pyramidal indexes, outer dot minute division, subsidiary dial for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 27-460 Q, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 37 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating blued Breguet balance spring, 18K yellow gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Dial retailed by Cartier, case with Cartier reference numbers. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 120,000 - 180,000

USD 115,000 - 170,000

EUR 85,000 - 125,000

Sold: CHF 204,000

LOT 491

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

Patek Philippe Ref. 3970, Platinum Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 3046733, case No. 4197844, Ref. 3970 EP. Sold in June 2003. Very fine and important, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar, moon phases, leap year, 24-hour indication and a platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted mahogany box, Certificate of Origin, setting pin, booklets and a spare strap and transparent platinum case back.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave bezel, fluted lugs, screwed-down case back, sapphire crystals. D. Black with applied white gold faceted baton and pyramidal indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 30-minute register, the days of the month, the 24 hours and the leap year, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. White gold baton hands. M. Cal. CH 27-70/155, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 24 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 8 positions, shock absorber, free-sprung self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36.5 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 110,000 - 150,000

USD 105,000 - 145,000

EUR 77,000 - 105,000

Sold: CHF 120,000

LOT 492

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

Sold: CHF 10,200

LOT 493

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

An unusual letter from Countess Orloff, dated Geneva, December 1818, and addressed to Abraham Louis Breguet, with a postmark from Geneva and Ferney, and wax seal. To be sold without reserve

Count and Countess Orloff, Russian aristocrats, were important clients of Breguet. Countess Orloff apologizes for a misunderstanding concerning a sum owed to Breguet, and signs, "votre toute dévouée A".

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

USD 5,600 - 8,500

Sold: CHF 5,400

LOT 494

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

Letter from the Baron de Marinville to Abraham Louis Breguet, dated from Cassel, January 31, 1810. To be sold without reserve

Marinville was maître de la garde-robe of the king of Westphalia, Jerôme Bonarparte. His duties included the care of the King's watches. He asks Breguet to replace a glass on a watch and to send it to the jeweler Nitot for further work.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

USD 4,800 - 6,700

EUR 3,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 3,600

LOT 495

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

Letter to Louis Breguet from M. Schumacher, Altona, 1829, 8 pages. To be sold without reserve

An important account on performance of Breguet?s astronomical clock No. 3405 taken between Oct. 21, 1822 and Nov. 20, 1827. Schumacher bought the clock on June 19, 1820 for 1200 francs. It was an important regulator from a series of three pieces. Schumacher was one of the most important Breguet clock collectors, and bought at least twenty pieces.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

USD 6,700 - 8,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,300

Sold: CHF 1,200

LOT 496

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

Bronze Bust of Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823) French, after Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828). Made circa 1825. Very fine and rare, bronze bust of Abraham-Louis Breguet.

Head and truncated bust, finely cast and finished, the base with wooden insert. Dim. 19 x 10.4 x 9 cm. In very good condition, fine original patination.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

USD 1,900 - 2,800

EUR 1,400 - 2,100

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 497

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

Breguet Mahogany Chamber Clock Breguet. Made circa 1810. Fine and rare mahogany, eight-day going, hour and half hour striking transportable chamber clock.

C. Rectangular solid mahogany with sliding rear door, four fine ormolu paw feet and gilt brass glazed bezel secured by two sliding latches on the inside of the case. D. White enamel, covex with Breguet numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Large brass hexagonal, going barrels for both the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, brass bob pendulum with silk suspension and sprung locking device for transport, knurled button on the back plate for setting the hands, outside countwheel for the striking on a bell. Signed on the dial and back plate. Dim. 28.5 x 18 x 13.5 cm.

Grading System:

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

USD 28,000 - 38,000

EUR 21,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 36,000

LOT 498

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

Bautte & Ce. Montre à Tact with Chronometer Escapement and Sidereal Time Chart made for an Important Polish Nobleman ? Meleniewski. Jn. Fs. Bautte & Ce A Geneve, No. 72428. Made circa 1850. Very fine and extremely rare and important, 18K yellow gold and painted on enamel montre à tact pocket watch with pivoted detent chronometer escapement, sidereal time chart and special dial. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Four-body, forme quatre baguettes, engine-turned with polished borders, coin-edge band with gold pins for the à tact, front cover with finely painted coat of arms of the Kopacz Meleniewski family on a royal blue ground, the back cover with foliate engraved à tact hand and painted on enamel initials "UM" beneath a painted on enamel Polish Noble Crown. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a sidereal time chart for each month with dates and hours, minutes and seconds. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with gothic letters at each five-minutes spelling the name "U. Meleniewski", subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. M. 38 mm., 17???, matte gilt bar caliber, 12 jewels, pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed. Diam. 45.5 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 25,000 - 35,000

USD 23,000 - 33,000

EUR 17,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 30,000

LOT 499

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

Patek Philippe Ref. 5970 White Gold Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No.3048446, case No. 4382791, Ref. 5970 G. Sold on December 10th, 2006. Very fine, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar, moon phases, tachometer, sapphire crystal back and an 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompanied by a mahogany fitted box, Certificate of Origin, setting pin, instruction manual and an additional solid 18K white gold case back.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, concave bezel, curved and fluted lugs, transparent screwed-down case back, sapphire crystals. D. Matte silver with applied oxidized white gold faceted baton indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds and the 24 hours, the 30-minute register and the leap year, graduation for the days of the month, minute/ seconds track, outer tachometer and 1/5th seconds scale, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Oxidized white gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 27-70Q, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 24 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Glucydur Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 8 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 120,000 - 170,000

USD 115,000 - 160,000

EUR 85,000 - 120,000

Sold: CHF 156,000

LOT 500

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

Attributed to Victorin Piguet, Grande & Petite Sonnerie Tourbillon Clockwatch Attributed to Victorin Piguet, Swiss, No. 55814, the tourbillon carriage by Albert Pellaton-Favre. Made for Tchétounoff Frères, Moscow, circa 1900. Exceptionally rare and very important, 18K yellow gold, keyless two-train grande and petite sonnerie clockwatch with trip minuterepeating and one-minute tourbillon.

C. Three-body, solid, bassine, polished, glazed on both sides, switch bolt at 3 for grande/ petite sonnerie selection and at 10 for strike/ silent. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel spade hands. M. 45 mm. (20'''), rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 27 jewels, lateral calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring set on 3-arm equidistant Pellaton carriage, two barrels with Mairet tandem winding, Henri Golay striking mechanism, repeating on gongs by tripping a small gold slide on the band at 4. Dial and movement signed Tchétounoff Freres. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 300,000 - 400,000

USD 285,000 - 380,000

EUR 210,000 - 280,000

Sold: CHF 366,000