485 lots

LOT 1

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Rolex "Oyster Perpetual" Chronometer, Ref. 54885, 1940's. Fine tonneau-shaped, self-winding, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, bicolour, waterproof, screwed back, hooded lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, "feuille" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 2

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Rolex "Oyster Perpetual", Certified Chronometer, " Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065. Produced in circa 1'000 examples between 1939 and 1950. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center-second, selfwinding, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with gold and stainless steel bracelet.

C. massive, polished, waterproof, screwed back, hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, "Alpha" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 3

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Rolex "Oyster Perpetual", Ref. 3131, 1930's. Fine tonneau-shaped, center second, self-winding, 14 ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals, " Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 3/4', rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 4

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 528231, case No. 341103, Ref. 4878, 1960's. Fine, flat, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9", rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 5

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 765583, case No. 2606358, Ref. 2584, circa 1958. Fine, self-winding, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, " Bâton" gold hands. M. 12"'-600 AT, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 6

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 741533, case No. 680864, Ref. 2451, circa 1954. Fine 18 ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, waterproof, anti-magnetic protecting cap, screwed back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10"'-200, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 7

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 922527, case No. 626310, circa 1942. Stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined (slightly tarnished). D. mat silver with applied Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Feuille" steel hands. M. 12"-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,210

LOT 8

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 412190, 1930's. Fine and rare, small, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, waterproof (special patent), back bearing 4 screws. D. two-tone silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 10', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 9

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 726641, case No. 308150, Ref. 2545, circa 1956. Extremely fine and rare 18 ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-400, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 10

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Movado, Ref. 9015, 1940's Fine, small, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. Mat silver with indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 11

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Universal, Genève, Ref. 7396, 1950's. Fine and rare, square, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished, satined, bevelled bezel. D. mat silver with painted Roman and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 10"', gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 12

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Movado, Ref. 89023, 1940's. Very fine and rare, 18 ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation, "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 13-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 13

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 925820, case No. 635952, circa 1943. Fine 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, " Spade" gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 14

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 15

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 921938, case No. 626466, circa 1940. Fine and rare, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. satined silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, " Feuille" gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "faussescôtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 16

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Universal, Genève, No. 12439, 1950's. Fine 18 ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations, "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 14', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 17

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Zenith, 1920's. Very fine and rare, large, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with single button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, mobile lugs. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, at the center tachometer graduation, "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 15", gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, the coaxial single button on the windingcrown is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 18

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Universal, Genève, "Compax", 1940's. Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, overhanging lugs. D. mat silver with rhodiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, "Feuille" radiumed hands. M. 13', gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, glucidur balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 19

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 927864, case No. 508589, Ref. 11, circa 1945. Fine and rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Bâton" steel hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 20

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 701538, case No. 663144, Ref. 565, circa 1953. Fine, center second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, waterproof, anti-magnetic protecting cap, screwed back, lapidated bezel. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals, "Feuille" steel hands. M. 27 SC, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 21

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 954832, case No. 658196, Ref. 2451, circa 1952. Fine, small, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, waterproof, anti-magnetic protecting cap, screwed back. D. mat silver with indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, "Feuille" radiumed hands. M. 9"', rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 22

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 938111, case No. 667427, Ref. 2455, circa 1952. Fine 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, " Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "faussescôtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 23

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 956495, case No. 664702, Ref. 2451, circa 1951. Fine, small 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, waterproof, anti-magnetic protecting cap, screwed back. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10"'-200, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 24

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 722112, case No. 305984, Ref. 570, circa 1952. Fine, large 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-400, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 25

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Uti Watch Co., for Tiffany & Cie, Paris, 1960's. Fine, rare and unusual, large, elongated, curved, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box.

C. in the form of a bridge, massive, polished. D. satined gold with indexes, "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 31, baguette, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. L: 57 mm., H: 18 mm., W: 21 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 26

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Movado, for Tiffany & Cie, Paris, 1960's. Very fine, rare and unusual, 18 ct gold lady's wristwatch. Made of four curved gold panels connected by a black leather strap, one panel containing the rectangular watch.

C. massive, polished, top winder. D. gold with indexes, " Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 4 1/2", rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 mm wide.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 27

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Jaeger LeCoultre, No. 584/600, unique series of 600 pieces produced especially for the 150th anniversary of Jaeger LeCoultre. Fine and rare, rectangular, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back. D. white with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations, blue enamel dial for the lunar calendar, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 8"', tonneau, rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 24 x 31 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 28

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Piaget "San-Antonio, Minuit", case No. 19, 1980's. Specially made for Frederic Dard. Produced in very few examples. Fine and unusual, rectangular, 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bicolour, hooded lugs. D. black, "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 6-, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 35 x 26 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 29

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Rolex Comograph "Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6262, 1960's Fine tonneau-shaped, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, waterproof, screwed back, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour beige and black with rhodiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 30

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Rolex Cosomograph "Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6241, 1960's. Fine, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, screwed back, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour beige and black with rhodiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 31

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Rolex Cosmograph "Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref 6239, 1960's. Fine tonneau-shaped, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, waterproof, screwed back, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour beige and black with rhodiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, "Breguet" radiumed hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 32

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Rolex, Cosmograph "Daytona", so-called Paul Newman", Ref. 6239, 1960's. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, waterproof, screwed back, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour gold and black with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 59,800

LOT 33

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Rolex Cosmograph "Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6241, 1960's. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, 14 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive polished, waterproof, screwed back, tachometer graduation on the bezel, D. bicolour gold and black with rhodiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 52,900

LOT 34

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Cartier, Paris, No. 05343, circa 1930. Very elegant flat rock crystal platinum mounted half skeletonized keyless dress watch in original fitted case.

Platinum Roman numerals within the diamond cut rock crystal case with platinum rim and bow. Engine turned silver dial with black indexes. Blued steel Breguet hands. Fine rhodium plated European Watch and Clock C° movement, visible through the back, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

LOT 35

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Cartier, Paris, No 15507 and 10478, circa 1930. Very elegant platinum and diamond set keyless dress watch. Three piece massive polished case with diamond set band.

Silver engine turned dial with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring, outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel " cathedral" hands. Rhodium plated 16"' European Watch and Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, and on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 36

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Jump, London, m.x.g.v., bearing the London Hallmarks for 1889. Very elegant 18 ct. gold and enamel half hunting cased keyless watch.

Double body massive "demi-bassine et filets" engine turned case with Roman numerals on a white enamel chapter ring on the border of the dial aperture. Engine turned dial with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring, and subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. Very thin gilt brass 17"' three quarter plate movement, 18 jewels, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm. Jump was the sole maker in England capable of producing watches and clocks in the Breguet style but adapted to the British market and with typical English high grade movements.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 37

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

A L'Emeraude, Lausanne, Swiss, circa 1935. Very fine and elegant 18 ct.bi-color gold keyless dress watch "à volets" .

Three piece "variée carrure carrée" satiné case with white gold borders and bow, the dial aperture closed by two shutters opening by means of a push piece on the band opposite the pendant. Mat silver dial with Arabic nurnerals, disclosed by the shutters. Blued steel "pear" hands. Fine rhodium plated 17"' movement bearing the Geneva quality mark, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm. Very similar watches were made for Cartier in Paris.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 38

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

E. Light, Mayer & Co, Lucerne, circa 1932, made by Audemars Piguet, circa 1920. Fine and elegant 18 ct. white gold keyless digital dress watch.

Three piece massive "variée" polished case, a dedication dated 1932 engraved inside the back. White gold satiné dial with apertures for hours and minutes with Arabic numerals. Fine rhodium plated 16" movement, no. 15413, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,890

LOT 39

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, case No 221752, circa 1915. Fine silver cased keyless "Chronomètre Royal" with up/down scale, awarded the firs prize at the Geneva Observatory contest.

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filets" polished case. Silver cuvette engraved with the awarded prize. Mat silver dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and up/down sector. Blued steel "pear" hands. Fine gilt brass 21"' movement, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, Breguet balance spring in palladium. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam.62 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 40

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 112402, case No. 231911, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1902. Fine 18 ct.pink gold keyless Chronometro Gondolo with chronograph.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" engine-turned case ( slightly rubbed). Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings and subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. GiIt brass 20" movement with a gold train of wheels, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. The chronograph with a visible work, the push piece on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 13,225

LOT 41

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 33949, circa 1900. Fine and very rare, 18 ct. gold keyless watch with a 24 hour dial.

Four body massive "pomme et filets" polished case with an engine tumed back. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. GiIt brass 19' movement, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a worm screw micrometric index. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. Diam. 61 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 42

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 306291, case No 184218, made for Musy Padre e Figli, Torino, circa 1885. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond set hunting cased keyless watch made for Umberto Primo King of Italia as a presentation piece.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case, the back with the champlevé enamel painted diamond inlaid coat of arms of the king. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. GiIt brass 18"' movement, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and the case. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm. Humberto 1 st, King of Italy from 1878 to 1900. He was born in Torino on March 14, 1844, the second son of Victorio Emanuele II. In 1868 he married his cousin Margherita and was murdered in Monza on July 29, 1900.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 43

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 97089, case No. 215246, circa 1893. Fine 18 ct. pink gold minute repeating keyless watch with chronograph.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. Fine nickel plated 19" movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 33 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. The chronograph with a visible work, the push piece on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 44

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

H.R. Ekegren, Genève, No 78802, made by E.D. Koehn for J. E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, circa 1920.

Very flat 18 ct. gold minute repeating keyless watch. Three body massive "demi-bassine" polished case with invisible hinges. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. Fine nickel plated 17"' movement, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 45

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 125154, case No. 739783, made in 1906. Very fine 18 ct. gold minute repeating keyless watch, in original fitted mahogany case.

Three body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated St. Moritz 1906. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. Nickel plated 18- movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 33 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 46

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

H.R. Ekegren, Geneva, No 78156, made for J.E. Caldwell & Co, Philadelphia, circa 1920. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold minute repeating keyless watch with an independent striking train.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case, a dedication engraved inside the back. Gold cuvette engine turned on the edge. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. Fine nickel finished 17" double train movement with a differential winding, 29 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs, the repeating train released by means of a push piece on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 47

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 97206, case No. 214843, made for A.H. Rodanet, Constructeur de chronomètres, Paris, No 11041, circa 1894.

Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, minute repeating keyless watch; Four body massive "bassine" polished case, an applied gold monogram on the cover. Gold cuvette engraved with the Rodanet signature. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. Fine nickel plated 19' movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 32 jewels, équilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the movement and the case. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 48

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Frederic Houriet, Swiss, circa 1810. Very fine silver cased pocket thermometer.

Double body massive "forme collier" polished case. White enamel dial with double division and the inscriptions: " Degrés du froid - Glace - Degrés du chaud". Blued steel hand. Mechanism with a bimetallic curb operating the hand by means of a rack.Signed on the dial. In very good condition. 'Diam. 60 mm. Invented by Frederic Houriet circa 1810 and described by him in a special advertisement , such thermometers were Iater produced by Urban Jurgensen, his son in law and by Breguet.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 9,890

LOT 49

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Breguet No 4015, Swiss, circa 1810. Unusual and fine 18 ct. gold reproduction of a Breguet " Souscription" watch. GiIt brass cuvette.

Three body massive "forme collier" polished case. White enamel "souscription" type dial with Arabic numerals and the special divisions enabling to read hours and minutes with a single hand. Blued steel "lance" souscription single hand. GiIt brass "souscription" type movement with the going barrel at the center, cylinder escapement with a plain brass three armed balance. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm. This is a fine example of a watch showing the influence of Breguet on the watchmakers of his time.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 50

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Breguet & Fils No 906, sold to Monsieur Sideny, on Prairial 11, (1802) the 10th year of the Republique, for Fr. 600.

Silver cased "souscription" watch. Three body massive "forme collier" polished case (later back) with gold rims. Typical white enamel "souscription" dial with Breguet numerals, the special divisions to read hours and minutes with a single hand, and the secret signature. Blued steel Iater Breguet "souscription" single hand. Typical "souscription" gilt brass movement with the going barrel at the center, Breguet ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, Breguet " parachute" suspension and bimetallic compensation curb. Signed on the dial and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 62 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 51

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Mathieu de Larzat à Paris, circa 1780. Rare 18 ct. gold double face world time calendar watch.

Later three body Empire engine turned case specially made for the movement circa 1820, with a reeded band and a glazed dial aperture on the back. White enamel dial on the front with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and inner red calendar ring.Gilt brass serpent hands. Smaller white enamel dial on the rear bearing the names of 50 places around the world, the revolving center indicating the time for each of these places. Full plate gilt brass movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with a plain brass three armed balance. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 52

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Berthoud, Swiss, No. 46, circa 1830. Rare and fine 18 ct. gold pocket chronometer.

Three body massive "Empire" case with engine turned back. GiIt brass cuvette engraved with the principal technical features. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. Fine gilt brass 24- three quarter plate movement with conical pillars, very similar to that used by Frederic Houriet for their pocket chronometers with or without a tourbillon regulator, the fusee with maintaining power, the barrel passing through the back plate, secured by a bridge, gold train of wheels, 13 jewels, spring detent escapement, Z bimetallic balance with trapezoïdal sliding weights and poising screws, blued steel spherical balance spring. Signed on the dial and the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 62 mm. This chronometer incorporate many features such as the caliber, the spherical balance spring and the spring detent escapement,of the pieces produced by Frederic Houriet.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 53

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Unsigned, probably Frederic Houriet, Locle, Swiss, No. 30, circa 1835. Extremely fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, diamond set pocket chronometer.

Very fine and heavy four body "bassine carrure ronde" engine tumed case, with rose diamond pavé pendant and bow, a large diamond set on top. Gold cuvette engraved with the principal technical features. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. Fine giIt brass 24"' three quarter plate movement with conical pillars, very similar to that used by Frederic Houriet and Urban Jurgensen for their pocket chronometers set or not witht a tourbillon regulator, the fusee with a maintaining power, the barrel passing through the back plate, secured by a bridge, gold train of wheels, 12 jewels, spring detent escapement, Z bimetallic balance with trapezoïdal sliding weights and poising screws, now with blued steel helical balance spring (originally spherical). In very good condition. Diam. 61 mm. This watch was almost certainly made in Switzerland by Houriet, for export via France to the Middle East.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 54

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Nos. 1249337 and 1249571, case No. 2769830, Ref. 4404, circa 1970. Fine and unusual, rectangular, horizontal, two-time zone, 18 ct white gold and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with two movements and two crowns, and with an 18 ct white gold Patek Philippe bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, diamond-set bezel. D. "guilloché" silver and black enamel double dial, "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 35 x 24 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 55

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 739768, case No. 2757187, Ref. 3619/1, 1980's. Fine and rare, oval, two-time zone 18 ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch, with three hands, fitted box and with an 18 ct white gold Patek Philippe integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. black with diamond-set indexes, "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. 27 HS-400, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 32 x 38 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

LOT 56

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Ellipse", No. 1328217, case No. 542449, Ref. 3798/3, 1980's. Fine, oval, 18 ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box and 18 ct white gold Patek Philippe integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished. D. blue with applied white gold indexes, "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. 215, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 30 x 35 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 57

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Automatic", No. 225517, case No. B 56041, present series. Fine, flat, astronomic, self-winding, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined, stepped sides. D. white enamel with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week and of the month, aperture for the lunation, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12"' 2120/1, rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 21 ct gold rotor, bidirectional winding. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 58

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse, No. 534213, Ref. 541-22/2375, present series. Very find, large, astronomic, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with date, moon phases and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, transparent back, concave bezel, stepped sides, wire mobile lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation, graduation for the days of the month, aperture for the lunations, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13-, rhodiumed, "faussescôtes" decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 59

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Ulysee Nardin, Locle, Suisse, Planetarium, No. 14, present series. Interesting, large, self-winding, 18 et gold gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, graduated bezel, cylindrical, hooded lugs. D. bicolour beige and blue with Roman numerals, with a planisphere representing the first 6 planets at the center, " Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 11 1 / 2 ' , gilt brass, "faussescôtes" decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 39,100

LOT 60

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Cartier, Paris, "Tank", 1980's Very fine, rectangular, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. white, with painted roman numerals, "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"', signed Cartier, rhodiumed, "faussescôtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 24 x 30 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 61

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Cartier, Paris, "Santos", "Tank", 1970's. Very fine, square, 18 ct gold lady's wristwatch, with 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, screwed bezel, sapphire-set windingcrown. D. white with painted Roman numerals, "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"', signed Cartier, rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 62

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Cartier, Paris, "Reverso", No. 035439, 1970's. Very fine and rare, rectangular, two-time zone, double dial and movement, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, satined, ogival lugs, winding-crown at 12 o'clock. D. on one side white, on the other side " Champagne", with Roman numerals, "Bâton" blued steel and gold hands. M. 2 x 8 1/2", signed Cartier, rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 26 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 63

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Cartier, Paris, "Tank Louis Cartier", " Automatic", 1970's. Fine and rare, rectangular, self-winding, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. white with painted Roman numerals, "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7 3/4"', signed Cartier, rhodiumed, "faussescôtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 33 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,590

LOT 64

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Cartier, Paris, "Jumbo Tank Curvex", No. 031149, 1950's. Very fine, large, rectangular curved, 18 et gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, satined, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. white with painted Roman numerals, "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2-, signed Cartier, rhodiumed, "faussescôtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 44 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 65

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Officer", No. 769166, Ref. 3690, present series of 2200 pieces produced expressely for the 150th Anniversary of Patek Philippe in April 1989, 2000 examples in yellow gold, 150 in grey gold and 50 in platinum. Fine 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with certificate.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, dedicated gold cuvette, gold screws on the lugs. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9"', Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 33 mm

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 66

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Officier", No. 769316, Ref. 3960, present series of 2200 pieces only, produced expressely for the 150 Anniversary of Patek Philippe in April 1989, 2000 examples in yellow gold, 150 in grey gold and 50 in platinum. Fine and rare 18 ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, dedicated gold cuvette, gold screws on the lugs. D. white enamel with Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9-, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

LOT 67

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Officier", No. 768178, Ref. 3960, present series of 2200 pieces only, produced expressely for the 150th Anniversary of Patek Philippe in April 1989, 2000 examples in yellow gold, 150 in grey gold and 50 in platinum. Fine 18 ct gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, dedicated gold cuvette, gold screws on the lugs. D. white enamel with Breguet nurnerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9 ' , Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 68

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 771987, Ref. 3940, present series. Very fine, flat, astronomic, platinum gentleman's wristwatch, with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined, concave bezel, sapphire crystal. D. mat silver with applied platinum indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the 24 hours, the months and the leap year, aperture for the lunation. "Dauphine" platinum hands. M. 240 Q, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, mobile stud bearer, 22 ct gold micro-rotor mounted on bail bearings, monodirectional winding. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 71,300

LOT 69

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 875358, Ref. 3970/2, present series. Fine, astronomic, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, perpetual calendar and moon phases, with fitted box and 18 ct gold Patek Philippe integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, waterproof, screwed back, concave bezel, sapphire crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, the seconds and the 24 hours, the 30 minutes register and the leap year, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations, "Feuille" gold hands. M. 27-70 Q, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 24 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 8 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Dim. 36 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 97,750

LOT 70

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 771833, Ref. 3940, present series. Very fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with perpetual calendar and moon phases, with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, concave bezel, sapphire crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the 24 hours, the months and the leap year, aperture for the lunation, " Dauphine" gold hands. M. 240-Q, rhodiumed, "faussescôtes" decoration, 27 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, mobile stud bearer, 22 ct gold micro-rotor mounted on bail bearings, mono-directional winding. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 71

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 463732, case No. 324180, 1940's. Very fine and rare, large, "carré galbé", astronomic, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date and moon phases.

C. flared, massive, polished, stepped sides and lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12', rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 24 x 43 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 72

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 414442, case No 257744, circa 1920. Very elegant two coloured gold keyless digital dress watch with double calendar.

Three piece massive "variée carrure carrée" polished white gold case with yellow gold rims and bow. Mat white gold dial with apertures for the hours, the minutes, the days of the week and the dates. Fine rhodium plated 17" movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case, and the movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 73

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 457833, case No. 307811, 1940's. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, teardrop lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 74

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, " Automatic", No. 571284, case No. 410286, Ref. 6440, 1960's. Very fine and rare, large, "carré galbé", square, curved, center second, self-winding, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with monodate and fitted box.

C. flared, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. "Champagne" with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9", Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 ct gold rotor, bidirectional winding. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 36 x 43 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

LOT 75

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Audemars, Wittnauer & Co. Geneva, No 4807, circa 1910. Very fine 18 ct. gold minute repeating keyless watch with a split second chronograph and a 30 minute progressive recorder.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated March 8, 1910. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "spade" hands. Fine nickel plated 17"' movement, 36 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, Extra adjusted cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. The chronograph with visible work, a push piece on the winding crown and a boit on the band, the split second push piece on the band. Signed on the dial and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 31,050

LOT 76

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 387203, case No 242055, made in 1910. Fine 18 ct. gold minute repeating keyless watch.

Three body massive "demi-bassine" case with engine turned back.Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. Fine Rhodium plated 18"' movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with a slide on the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 77

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 156878, case No. 266768, circa 1912. Fine 18 ct. gold minute repeating keyless watch.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" case, the engine turned back with a fine black champlevé enamelled coat of arms. Gold cuvette. White enamel chai with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds; Gold Louis Xv hands. Fine rhodium plated 18"' movement, " fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam.52 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 78

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 112183, case No. 230370, circa 1902. Very fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased five minute repeating keyless watch with chronograph.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph rings and subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. Fine nickel plated 18" movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 33 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. The chronograph with a visible work, a push piece on the band. Signed on the chai, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 79

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Goudstikker, Paris, circa 1920. Fine and rare very flat 18 ct. gold and enamel Rosicrucian keyless dress watch in original fitted case.

Three piece "bassine pincée" case with a blue translucent enamel overall over engine turning, white champlevé circular strips, the pelican feeding its babies with its own heart painted on the back. Engine turned dial with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Louis XV hands. GiIt brass movement, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm. The pelican feeding its babies with its own heart is the symbol of the Rosicrucians and of the 18th symbolic grade of the Free Masonry.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

LOT 80

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

G. Schwab-Loeille, Genève, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine silver cased keyless patented Masonic watch.

Double body triangular case, decorated overall with the different Masonic symbols, a triangular blue paste set below the winding crown. Silver cuvette. Triangular mother of pearl dial painted with the different Masonic symbols in place of the numerals and the motto: "Love your fellow man, tend him a helping hand". Blue steel triangle hands. Rhodium plated 12" Tempor Watch Co. movement, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, three adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 52x50 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 81

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Cartier, Paris, No 3791-4346, circa 1910. Elegant 18 ct. gold slim keyless dress watch, in original red leather fitted case.

Three piece massive "variée" polished case with reeded band. Silver engine turned dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Rhodium plated 16"' movement, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 82

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Golay Fils & Stahl, Genève, No 26329, circa 1920. Very fine 18 ct. gold keyless dress watch.

Double body massive "demi-bassine" case with invisible hinges, heavily chased overall with a hunting scene. Mat gold dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. Rhodium plated 1 7 ' movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,210

LOT 83

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Humbert, Ramuz & Cie., Chaux de Fonds, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. pink gold half hunting cased quarter repeating keyless watch.

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filets" polished case with blue champlevé enamelled Roman numerals around the dial aperture, a monogram engraved on the back. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. Nickel plated 20" movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 84

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Ed. Koehn, Genève, No 80201, US patent from May 3, 1926, made for Hennegen Bates Co, circa 1930.

Unusual 18 ct. gold keyless double hour zone watch. Four body massive "bassine pincée" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands with two hour hands pointing time for two zones. Fine nickel 17"' movement with free standing barrels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm. The movement of this watch is very much in the style of Ekegren, which were also produced in Geneva by Edouard Koehn.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 85

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Agassiz, Genève, No 69631, circa 1900.

Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased keyless watch with a split second chronograph and 30 minute instantaneous recorder, made for Auguste Busch as presentation pieces. Four body massive "pomme et gouge" polished case, Ms Busch's emblem engraved on the cover, a monogram on the back. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary seconds and minute register (slightly restored). Gold Louis XV hands. Nickel plated 181" damask three quarter plate movement, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a micrometric index. The chronograph with a visible work, the push pieces on the band. Signed on the dial and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm. Auguste Busch, Saint Louis Missouri was the owner of the famous brewery Anheuser-Busch producing beers such as Budweiser, Miller and Bud-Lite.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 86

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Audemars Piguet, Swiss, No 13927, made for Gübelin, Lucern, ébauche begun 1911, sold 1923. Very elegant and extremely rare 18 ct. white gold and enamel very flat, minute repeating keyless Art-Déco, moon phase astronomical dress watch with perpetual calendar, split second chronograph and progressive 60 minute recorder.

Double body massive "demi-bassine" polished and satiné case, the bezel, the border of the back, the pendant and the bow with a black champlevé enamelled decoration in a Greek key pattern. Mat silver dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months with the leap year cycle and outer minute register, the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel Breguet hands. Rhodium plated 18"' movement with a gold train of wheels, 35 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. The split second chronograph with a visible work, the push piece of the chronograph on the crown that of the split seconds on the band. Signed "Gübelin" on the dial and the movement, "Audemars Piguet" on the dial, the case and the movement. In excellent condition. Diam.49 mm.

CHF 180,000 - 220,000

Sold: CHF 215,250

LOT 87

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 153492, case No. 277219, circa 1910.

Very fine 18 ct. gold keyless pocket chronometer with up/down scale, awarded the third prize at the Geneva Astronomical Observatory Timing Contest 1912-1913. Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette engraved with the awarded prize.White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds and up/down sector. Blued steel "pear" hands. Very fine nickel plated "Extra" quality 18"' movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, brassinvar guillaume balance, blued steel balance spring with a terminal curve and a swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

LOT 88

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Audemars Piguet, Brassus & Genève, No 28911, sold 1926 Fine and elegant 18 ct. gold and platinum very flat, minute repeating dress watch.

Three piece massive "variée" polished and satiné case with gold band and platinum back inlaid with a gold monogram. Mat white dial with applied gold letters for: William H. Hays in place of numerals and subsidiary seconds. White gold " losanges" hands. Fine rhodium plated 17"' movement, " fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, seven adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 89

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 931377, case No. 694656, ref.600-1. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold dress watch specially ordered in 50 pieces by the King Ibn Saud circa 1956 as presentation pieces.

Massive "variée carrure carrée" satiné and polished case. White enamel dial with applied round and "bâton" ruby set indexes, the portrait of the King hand painted at the center. Gold "Dauphines" hands. Good 16"' rhodium plated movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the case and the movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 90

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 892701, case No. 2617176 , 1960's.

Very fine 18 ct. pink gold and enamel dress watch. Massive three piece "bassine pincée" polished case, the back with a naval battle painted enamel scene after Willem van de Velde (1611-1693). Mat silver dial with applied gold Roman numerals, indexes and subsidiary seconds. Gold "feuilles" hands. Fine rhodium plated 16"' movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels monometallic balance with screws, self-compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 91

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

E. Gübelin, Lucerne, Swiss, 1940's, made by Audemars Piguet.. Fine and elegant 18 ct. white gold minute repeating keyless dress watch with split second chronograph and 30 minute progressive recorder.

Double body massive "demi-bassine" satiné case. Mat silver dial with applied white gold Breguet numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary seconds and minute register. White gold "cathedrales" hands. Fine rhodium plated 18"' spotted finish movement, 33 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. The split second chronograph with visible work, the push pieces on the winding crown and the band. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 92

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Agassiz Watch Co, Genève, No 44497. Louis Cottier designer and patentee for the World Time. Circa 1946. Highly important, historical 18 ct. gold keyless world time dress watch with enamelled dial specially made for General Charles de Gaulle.

Three piece massive "variée" polished and satiné case, the back centered with a black champlevé outlined enamelled map of the world intersected by a large "V" for vctory., the border engraved: "1939 - General Charles de Gaulle - 1945". Fine painted cloisonné enamelled dial depicting Jeanne d'Arc holding the "Croix de Lorraine", with inset gold bars and points to mark the hours, revolving 24 hour night and day chapter ring and the names of 44 world cities enamelled in black on the outer mat silver ring with Paris in gilt at 12 o'clock. Gold hands in the form of a "Croix de Lorraine". Fine rhodium plated 16- movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for temperatures, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm. This is one of the four watches presented by the

CHF 50,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 126,500

LOT 93

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 97738, case No. 220323 , made for A. Ericsson, Saint Petersbourg, circa 1895.

Very fine 18 ct. pink gold minute repeating moon phase astronomical keyless watch with perpetual calendar. Four body massive "bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the week (hair crack), the months (both in cyrillic characters), the seconds with outer red calendar ring, aperture for the phases of the moon with its age set on the border. Blued steel "spade" hands. Fine gilt brass movement, 32 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 160,000 - 180,000

LOT 94

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 65183, case No. 200554, circa 1883.

Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased moon phase astronomical keyless watch with perpetual calendar. Four body passive "pomme et filets grande gouge" polished case, the gold monogram: "W.G." applied on the cover. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months and the seconds with inner red calendar ring, moon phase aperture with its age set on the border. Blued steel "spade" hands. Fine nickel plated 1 8 ' movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

LOT 95

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 485817, case No. 342417, Ref. 6017, 1950's. Extremely fine and rare, rectangular, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated pillar-shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, "Bâton" gold hands. M. tonneau, rhodiumed, "faussescôtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 36 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 96

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 836676, case No. 674893, Ref. 2503, circa 1944. Extremely fine and rare, rectangular, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, teardrop lugs, " Bombé" crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 21 x 41 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 97

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 473097, case No. 322018, 1940's. Fine, rectangular, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fancy lugs. D. "guilloché" silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"', tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 21 x 37 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

LOT 98

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 971349, case No. 653900, Ref. 2441, circa 1949. Extremely fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, pillar-shaped lugs, "Bombé" crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 29 x 40 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

LOT 99

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 815952, case No. 606113, circa 1927. Extremely fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bicolour, engraved hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9-, gilt brass, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 36 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 100

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 743163, case No. 685359, Ref. 2549/1, circa 1955. Very fine and rare, 18 ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted bezel, curly lugs. D. "guilloché" gold with applied indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, " Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10"'-200, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 43,700