485 lots

LOT 101

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 832673, case No. 618007, circa 1938. Extremely fine and unusual, rectangular horizontal, 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bicolour, white gold bevelled bezel, pink gold hooded lugs with white gold stripes, bevelled crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9"'-90, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 35 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 102

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 201483, case No. 289262, circa 1928. Extremely fine and rare, early, cushion-shaped, centersecond, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, wire lugs. D. white enamel with Arabic numerals, "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 12', gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 30 x 30 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 55,200

LOT 103

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 191636, case No. 286695, circa 1920. Sold to Shreve & Co., San Francisco. Very fine and rare, cushion-shaped, 18 et gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, wire lugs. D. white enamel with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, " Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12", rhodiumed, "faussescôtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 30 x 30 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 104

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Officier", No. 169937, case No. 282453, circa 1914. Very fine and rare, early, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, gold cuvette. D. white enamel with Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds, dial, "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 12-, gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 105

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 46842, 1940's. Fine and rare, 18 et gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, waterproof, screwed back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation, "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13", rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

LOT 106

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 51304, 1940's. Extremely fine and rare, small, 18 ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished. D. black with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, "Alpha" gold hands. M. 10', rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 27 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

LOT 107

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 869094, case No. 629882, Ref. 1463, circa 1961. Very fine 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, waterproof, anti-magnetic protecting cap, screwed back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation, "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13"', Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "faussescôtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 90,000

LOT 108

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868144, case No. 667620, Ref. 533, circa 1953. Very fine, 18 et gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dial, outer tachometer graduation, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 1 3 ' , rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 109

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 863719, case No. 640550, circa 1945. Extremely fine and rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. polished, satined, waterproof, anti-magnetic protecting cap, screwed back. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation, "Bâton" steel hand. M. 13", rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 63,250

LOT 110

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867364, case No. 652366, Ref. 1518, circa 1948, produced in 281 examples between 1941 and 1954. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18 et pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined, concave bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dials and for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations, " Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"'Q, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 200,000 - 220,000

Sold: CHF 215,250

LOT 111

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 888059, case No. 879793, Ref. 2497, circa 1955, produced in 179 examples between 1952 and 1963, 2nd series from 1952 to 1958. Very fine and rare, astronomic, center second, 18 et gold gentleman's wristwatch, with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations + auxiliary dial for the days of the month, "Feuille" gold hands. M. 27-SC Q, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 130,000 - 150,000

LOT 112

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 967652, case No. 668366, Ref. 1526, circa 1952, produced in 210 examples between 1942 and 1952. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18 et pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

. C. massive, polished, satined, concave bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations, graduation for the days of the month, " Feuille" gold hands. M. 12'420, rhodiumed, "faussescôtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

Sold: CHF 126,500

LOT 113

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 862532, case No. 505831, Ref. 2499 circa 1980. Extremely fine, rare and interesting, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button split-second chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13", rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 200,000 - 240,000

LOT 114

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

Le Roy & Son, London, (French) circa 1890. Very rare and fine keyless watch with thermometer and barometer.

Three body massive "bassine et filets" polished case, the revolving bezel with inner silvered scale. Glazed gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer barometer ring, subsidiary seconds and triple thermometer sector for Reaumur, Centigrade and Fahrenheit degrees. Blued steel "spade" hands. Fine nickel plated 19"' movement with a gold train of wheels, "fausses côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. The barometer mechanism set around the movement, operating the hand by means of a lever and a rack. Bimetallic thermometer set beneath the dial on the front plate. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 24,000 - 28,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 115

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 111777 , case No. 225486, made for The Cowell & Hubbard Co., Cleveland, Ohio, circa 1911.

Fine 18 ct. pink gold minute repeating keyless watch. Three body massive "demi-bassine" polished case with invisible hinges. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated April 1911. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. Fine rhodium plated 17" movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 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 "Cowell & Hubbard" on the dial, the cuvette and the movement, "Patek Philippe" on the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 116

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 137772, case No. 273161, made for Tiffany & Co., circa sold 1942.

Fine 18 ct. gold minute repeating keyless watch. Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case the back with presentation inscription. Gold cuvette. Polished silver dial with champlevé enamelled Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "feuilles" hands. Fine rhodium plated 18- movement, 32 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 117

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

Barraud & Lunds, 47 Cornhill London, No. 3/1162, Made in Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased minute repeating keyless watch.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case, a pink gold monogram applied on the back. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued "pear" hands. GiIt brass three quarter plate movement with cylindrical pillars, 23 jewels in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with a terminal curve. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the dial and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 118

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 174515, case No. 401599, made for Samuel Kirk & Son Co., circa 1915.

Very fine 18 ct. gold minute repeating keyless watch with split second chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute recorder, in original fitted case.. Three body massive "demi-bassine" polished case with invisible hinges, the black champlevé enamelled monogram: "C.M.W." on the back. Gold cuvette engraved with the name of the first owner. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold Louis XV hands. Fine rhodium plated 17"' movement, " fausses côtes" decoration,40 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with a slide on the band. The chronograph with a visible work, the push piece on the winding crown, the split second push piece on the band. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

LOT 119

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

Vacheron &Constantin, Genève, No. 340945, case No. 209253, circa 1910 Fine 18 ct. gold minute repeating keyless watch, in original fitted case.

Three body massive "demi-bassine" polished case with inset hinges. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "pear" hands. Fine gilt brass 17"' movement, 29 jewels, 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 cuvette and the movement. In very good condition. Diam.49 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 120

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 931976, case No. 332425, ref. 725/4, made in the 1960's. Fine 18 ct. gold moon phase astronomical keyless dress watch with a digital perpetual calendar, in original mahogany fitted case, with certificate.

Three piece massive, "variée carrure carrée" polished and satiné case. Mat silver dial with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes, apertures for the days of the week, the months, the dates and the phases of the moon. Gold " dauphines" hands. Fine rhodium plated 17"'-170 movement bearing the Geneva quality mark, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat and cold, isochronism and five positions, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and the movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 57,500

LOT 121

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

A. Lange & Sôhne, Glashütte, No. 62394, circa 1905. Very fine and rare 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased keyless watch with chronograph and a 30 minute progressive recorder.

Four body massive "Louis XV" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel four piece dial with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold Louis XV hands. Fine gilt brass 18-, 1 a quality three quarter plate movement, 21 jewels, gold straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. The chronograph with visible work and gold wheels, a push piece on the band. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 35,000

LOT 122

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

Deutsche Prâzisions Uhrenfabrik Glashütte S.A. E. G.M.B.H., No. 202352 and 202353.

Fine set of two 14 ct. gold hunting cased keyless watches. Four body "demi-bassine" polished cases. Gold cuvettes. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. GiIt brass movements, 18 jewels, two screwed settings, gold straight line lever escapements, cut bimetallic balances, Breguet balance springs. Signed on the dials cases and the movements. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 123

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 173568, Tiffany case No. 173561, made for Tiffany & Co. circa 1915.

Elegant platinum keyless dress watch. Three piece massive "demi-bassine" polished and satiné case with reeded band. Mat white gold dial with applied gold indexes and subsidiary seconds. White gold "feuilles" hands. Rhodium plated 17- "Extra" quality movement, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,820

LOT 124

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 497733, case No. 336472, circa 1940 Extremely rare and fine aluminium keyless dress watch in original fitted case.

Three piece "demi-bassine" polished and satiné case. Mat aluminium dial with aluminium applied Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Polished aluminium Breguet hands. Fine aliminium 16"', 439/7 caliber 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 dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm. The total weight of this watch, including case, movement, dial, hands and the glass is 20 grams. They were produced in very limited numbers, with even fewer examples being sold.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 125

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

Lequin & Yersin , Fleurier, made for the Islamic market, circa 1880. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel hunting cased minute repeating keyless watch, with a matching chain, a seal and a key.

Five body massive "bassine et filets" case, an engraved coat of arms on the cover over a turquoise champlevé enamelled background (slightly restored), the back with a fine bunch of flowers painted in their natural colors over a turquoise background (slightly restored). Gold cuvette engine turned on the edge. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. Glazed fine nickel plated 20" movement with a gold train of wheels, 29 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 cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 126

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

Lequin & Yersin, Fleurier, made for the Islamic market, circa 1880. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel diamond inlaid hunting cased keyless watch, with a diamond set matching chain and medaillon.

Four body massive "bassine" case with a reeded band and finely engraved borders, pendant and bow, the cover and the back of red translucent enamel over engine turning, a rose diamond inlaid decoration and outer cloisonné enamelled ornaments over a blue background (slightly restored). Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "dessins" hands. GiIt brass 18"' movement, 14 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 127

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

Levy Hermanos, Hong Kong, No. 10646, Swiss, made for the Chinese market, circa 1900. Made by Maurice Ditisheim. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl set keyless minute repeating center seconds watch.

Four body massive "bassine et filets" case, the borders set with split pearls, champlevé enamelled decoration on the band, the portrait of a young lady painted on the enamel back, a romantic scene on the cover. Gold cuvette engraved with the principal technical features. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer minute and second rings and subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. Glazed giIt brass 18"' movement, 29 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 with Ditisheim's mark. In excellent condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 128

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

L.W. Gostkowski W. Genewie, Swiss, circa 1890. Rare 18 ct. gold small keyless moon phase calendar fob watch.

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filets" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer red calendar ring, inner moon phase aperture. Gold " spade" hands.Gilt brass 11 "' movement, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 129

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 158255, case No. 263051, circa 1911 Fine platinum diamond set keyless fob watch.

Three piece "varié" case with diamond set bezel, border and bow, a rose diamond set floral decoration on the back. A dedication dated 1911 inside the back.White enamel dial with radial Arabic numerals and outer gilt Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. Rhodium plated 9.5" movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 130

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 335646, case No. 204772, circa 1900 Fine 18 ct. two coloured gold hunting cased keyless diamond set fob watch.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" case, the cover with a diamond set pink gold applied floral decoration over amati background, the back engraved with flowers and foliage. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. GiIt brass 10.5 movement, 15 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. 32 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 131

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

Cartier, France, "Carré or, coins Japonais" No. 22364-27256, delivered 21/6/1929

Unusual 18 ct. two coloured gold money clip watch. Shaped square case with two coloured gold shoulders and gold wire "clip". Mat silver dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Keyless rhodium plated 8" European Watch and Clock Co. movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Sapphire set winding crown. Signed "Cartier" on the dial, " European Watch and Clock Co." on the case and the movement. In good condition. Dim. 49x36 mm. This watch was originally a wristwatch, and was converted later into a money clip.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 132

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

J. C. Grogan & Co., Pittsburgh, No. 1628956, Swiss, circa 1910. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel keyless fob watch with a matching chain.

Three piece "demi-bassine" case decorated overall with a chased and champlevé floral enamelled decoration. Mat silver engine tumed dial with green Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "Dauphines" hands. Nickel plated 10" movement, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 133

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

Cartier, France, "Baguette pincée" No. 23969-23919, delivered 7/3/1930. Fine 18 ct. gold and tortoiseshell keyless clip watch.

The watch is set in a tortoiseshell frame mounted on a gold clip. Mat silver dial with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "pear" hands. Jaeger rectangular rhodium plated 10x4.5"' movement, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, three adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed "Cartier" on the dial, "Jaeger" on the movement. Dim. 34x27 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 134

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 154610, case No. 260493, circa 1909. Fine 18 ct. gold, platinum and enamel, diamond set keyless pendant watch with a platinum chain.

Three piece round case with a grey translucent enamel over engine turning, further white enamel floral decoration and applied diamond set leaf decoration on the back, outer platinum diamond set filigree frame with two diamond set charms, the winding crown set with a sapphire cabochon. Gold cuvette with a dedication dated December 30th 1909. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer gilt Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. GiIt brass 9"' movement, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 135

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800 Attractive small 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl set "Souvenir" watch.

Double body "Directoire" case with chased band, the pendant with champlevé blue and white enamelled decoration, split pearls set on the bezel and the border of the blue enamel back with paillonné branches, a dove below and above the inscription "Souvenir". White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold Breguet hands. Fine gilt brass very thin movement, Hessen caliber with the going barrel passing through the back plate, cylinder escapement with a plain brass three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 26 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 136

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

L. Leroy & Cie., Paris, No. 58201, circa 1900. Fine small very flat 18 ct. gold and enamel keyless diamond set fob watch with a clip.

Three piece massive "demi-bassine" case, with a grey translucent enamel over engine turning, the back with a rose diamond set border and an applied rose diamond set rosette at the center. Mat gold dial with Breguet numerals. Blued steel hands. Nickel plated 9"' movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In good condition. Diam. 25 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 137

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold and

The very small "boule de Genève" wound by means of the revolving bezel, is set in the mauve and pink enamelled and diamond set flower. White enamel dial with blue and red Arabic numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. GiIt brass 4. 5- movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Dim. 39x32 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 138

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1870. Extremely fine 18 ct. gold enamel diamond and ruby set keyless fob watch with a "pietra dura" dial and a matching ruby and diamond set gold and enamel chain.

Three piece "demi-bassine" case, the back with white champlevé enamelled strips, the band, the bezel and the bow set with calibrated diamonds, the pendant with a ruby cabochon. Very fine bloodstone dial with gold Arabic numerals on white agate inlaid cartouches and outer lapis lazuli inlaid minute ring with diamond set divisions. Gold diamond set hands. Gilt brass movement, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain three armed gilt brass balance. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 139

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 162235, case No. 272499, circa 1912. Elegant platinum keyless diamond set fob watch.

Three piece massive "bassine pincée" polished case, the back with an applied rose diamond set monogram: "O". Engine turned platinum dial with Breguet numerals. Blued steel spade hands. Fine rhodium plated 9'° movement, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 140

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

Malignon à Genève, No. 2342, circa 1830.

Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel hunting cased watch. Four body massive case with scalloped edges, the border chased with scrolled blue and white decoration, the winged head of and finely painted on the enamel cover over an opalescent pink background, back enamelled with a scene drawn from the celebrated painting "La Madona del bambino". Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel "dessins" hands. GiIt brass 13" bar movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain brass three armed balance. Signed on the dial and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 141

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

Unsigned, probably Bautte, Genève, circa 1840.

Unusual 18 ct. gold and enamel pair cased slim watch set in a matching gold and enamel pearl set bracelet. The outer case with engraved bezel is concealed in a hinged rigid bracelet, decorated overall with engraved scrolled foliage, the umbrella shaped cover with blue and white champlevé enamelled decoration the center set with a pearl. Four body inner case with reeded band, the engine turned back with a blue champlevé enamelled floral decoration. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands.Gilt brass 10.5"' bar movement with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain gilt brass three armed balance. In good condition. Watch diam. 28 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 142

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

Bautte à Genève, No. 2053, circa 1840.

Unusual 18 ct. gold and enamel pair cased slim watch set in a matching gold and enamel pearl set bracelet. The outer case with engraved bezel is concealed in a rigid hinged bracelet, decorated overall with engraved scrolled foliage and and further white and red champlevé enamelled floral omament (restored), the cover with rose diamond set red enamelled leaves and seed pearl set branches (restored). Watch with four body inner case with reeded band, the back with a repeated white and red champlevé enamelled decoration. Engine turned gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands.Gilt brass 8.5"' bar movement with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain gilt brass three armed balance. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Watch diam. 23 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 143

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

Rolex, Antimagnetic, Ref. 2917, 1930's. Extremely fine and rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished, satined, stepped lugs. D. mat silver with indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations, "Bâton" steel hands. M. 13', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

Sold: -1 14,000

LOT 144

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

Rolex "Tank", Ref. 2303, 1930's Fine and rare, small, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dial, outer pulsometer graduation, "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 10 1/2', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, the single button is for start-stop and return functions of the chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 26 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 145

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

Rolex, Ref. 2022, 1920's Extremely fine and rare, cushion-shaped, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with single button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, lapidated bezel. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations,"Breguet", bluedsteelhands. M. 13'rhodiumed, 17jewels, leverescapement, cut bimetalic balance, Breguet balance-spring, the coaxial single button on the winding-crown is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

Sold: -1 30,000

LOT 146

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

Rolex, Antimagnetic, Ref. 2303, dated 22.8.1926. Extremely fine and rare, interesting, cushion-shaped, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. shaped, massive, polished, dedicated back, wire lugs. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, at the centre tachometer graduation, "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 10", rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, the coaxial single button on the winding-crown is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 30 x 30 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 147

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

Rolex Chronograph, Ref. 6238, produced in 3600 examples between 1962 and 1967. Tonneau-shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, waterproof, screwed back. D. mat silver with indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation, "Bâton" steel hands. M. 13-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 36 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 148

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

Rolex, Perpetual, Oyster Chronograph, Antimagnetic, Ref. 3668, 1940's. Extremely fine and rare, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. polished, satined, bicolour, waterproof, screwed back, pink gold graduated bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 149

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

Rolex "Oyster" Chronograph, Antimagnetic, Ref. 4500, 1950's. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished, satined, bicolour, waterproof, screwed back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations, "Alpha" gold hands. M. 13", rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 150

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

Rolex, Antimagnetic, Ref. 2508, 1940's Fine, large 18 et gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic nurnerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations, "Alpha" gold hands. M. 14"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 151

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

Rolex, Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 8171, produced in 1000 examples between 1949 and 1952. Fine, large, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations, "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 11 3/4", rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguetr balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 152

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

Universal, Genève, "Tricompax", circa 1950's. Fine large astronomic 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dial for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations, "Feuille" gold hands. M. 14", rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 153

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

Universal, Genève, No. 12284, 1940's. Fine, astronomic, 18 et pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer, triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished. D. "Champagne" with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers and the days of the month, outer tachometer gradutation, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations, "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 14", rhodiumed, 14 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 36 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 154

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

Universal, Genève, "Tricompax", 1950's, made for the French market. Fine, astronomic, 18 ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer, triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers and the days of the month, outer tachometer graduation, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 14", gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 155

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

Universal, Genève, for A. Cairelli, Roma, 1920's. Very fine and rare, large, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with single button chronograph, register and tachometers.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, mobile lugs. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometers graduation, "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 16", gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, the single button at 6 o'clock is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 156

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

Universal, Genève, 1920's. Very fine and rare, large, 18 et gold gentleman's wristwatch, with single button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, mobile lugs. D. white enamel with Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer telemeter graduation, tachometer graduation at the center, "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 17", gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, the single button at 6 o'clock is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 157

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

Universal, Genève, 1920's. Extremely fine and rare, large and early, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with single button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, wire lugs. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation, " Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 17", gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, the single button at 6 o'clock is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 158

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

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph " Daytona", Ref. 6263, 1970's. Fine, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with fitted box and certificate and President bracelet.

C. polished, satined, waterproof, screwed back and buttons, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour beige 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, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 159

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

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, "Daytona" Ref. 6263, 1970's. Fine tonneau-shaped stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. polished, waterproof, screwed back and buttons, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour white and black + 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. 38 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 160

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

Oyster Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified Cosmograph, Ref. 6265, 1970's. Fine, tonneau-shaped, 14 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with 14 et gold Jubilee bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, waterproof, screwed back and buttons, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour gold and black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, "Bâton" gold radiumed hands. M. 13-, 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. 37 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 161

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

Rolex Oyster Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified Cosmograph, Ref. 6265, 1970's. Fine, tonneau-shaped, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with 18 ct gold Jubilee bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, waterproof, screwed back and buttons, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour gold and black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, "Bâton" gold radiumed hands. M. 13"', 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. 37 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 162

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 973858, case No. 666809, Ref. 1588, circa 1951. Fine and rare, rectangular, "pagoda"-shaped 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bevelled bezel and 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, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 163

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 839877, case No. 644671, Ref. 1443, circa 1949. Fine, rectangular, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, " Feuille" 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 good condition. Dim. 37 x 21 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 164

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 970003, case No. 510749, Ref. 1480, circa 1947. Fine and rare, rectangular, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted bezel and lugs, bevelled crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Feuille" 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. 40 x 23 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

LOT 165

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 833407, case No. 618605, circa 1940. Very fine and rare, small, rectangular 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bevelled bezel, hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, "Feuille" 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. 35 x 20 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

LOT 166

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

Rodet, London, (Geneva), circa 1700. Unusual silver and enamel Louis XIV oignon in the French style, with mock pendulum.

Four body "onion" case engraved with inhabited foliage, a portrait of Cleopatra finely painted on an enamel plate set on the opening back (slightly rubbed), a fine allegorical scene on the enamel interior painted in the manner of Musard,depicting a pilgrim waking Venus, while a Cupid points the time on a clock indicating that it is always time for love. Silver champlevé dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. GiIt brass pierced hands. GiIt brass full plate French onion type movement with Egyptian pillars, fusee with a female winding hole on the dial side and chain, verge escapement with a plain brass three armed balance, a silver mock pendulum set on the rim, silver French Louis XIV pendulum cock chased with birds and scrolled foliage. Signed on the dial and the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 56 mm. Despite bearing a London signature, this is a typical Geneva watch.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 167

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

Foster, London, circa 1700.

Unusual 20 ct. gold pair cased "night and day" watch. Double body "onion" outer case engraved overall with birds, scrolls and flowers (slightly worn), plain double body bassine inner case. Gold champlevé night and day dial, the hours are marked by the sun and the moon on Roman numerals set on the border of a semi circular aperture, outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel single hand. GiIt brass full plate movement with tulip pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with a plain steel three armed balance and an English cock. Signed on the dial and the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 168

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

Gorillon à Paris, circa 1640. Very fine silver gilt brass mounted watch in the form of a cross.

Three body case, the cover and the back finely engraved with a crucifix, and outer figures of Saints, animais, flowers and the instruments of the Passion, the gilt bronze mounted central body with a similar decoration.Very fine dial with Roman numerals engraved on the silver dial-plate and decorated overall with flowers, Angels and figures of Saints. Blued steel single hand. GiIt brass full plate movement in form of a cross, with "amphores" pillars, fusee and gut line, the mainspring tension adjusted by means of a click work, three wheel train with five leaf pinions, verge escapement with a plain two armed balance wheel foliot, pinned pear shape single foot gilt brass cock, pierced and engraved with strawberry flowers. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition, restored. Dim. 55x27 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 43,700

LOT 169

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

Paul Hubert, Genève. Circa 1715.

A very fine gilt-metal pair-cased watch enamelled in the manner of Jean Mussard, with contemporary silver and giltmetal chatelaine and crank key. Bassine case with leaf engraved and gilt frame. Back enamelled on copper with Venus and Cupid, the border with a continuous landscape scene of figures and builings. Interior with a similiar scene painted "en camaieu" on an ochre ground. Loose-ring pendant, glazed gilt-metal double-body outer case, shagreen covered with gold pinwork decoration. White enamel dial with Roman hour chapters, Arabic five minute numerals, the centre with a landscape. GiIt "beetle" pattern hour and blued-steel "poker" minute hands. GiIt brass full plate movement with pierced Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three arm brass balance and Louis XIV cock pierced with foliage, phoenix and dolphin heads. Signed on a silvered plaque on the backplate. In excellent condition. Dim. 58 mm. Paul Hubert, originally working in Rouen, fled to Switzerland during the persecution following the revoccation of the Edict of Nantes. This watch was quite clearly made after he took up residence in Geneva. The enamel case can be closely attributed to Jean Mussard (1681-1754), a Genevan artist who painted in a similar style to the Huaud family.

Sold: CYP 50,000

LOT 170

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

Jacobus Garrault, Hagae, Les Frères Huaut enamelers, circa 1695. Very fine and rare 20 ct. gold and enamel early watch set with a balance spring.

Very fine "bassine" enamelled case painted overall, the principal scene depicting Artémis, the Huntress and the Wild Boar of Calydon, linked by ribbon knots on a blue background, four landscapes are finely painted on the edge in cartouches, signature set below number 6. Fine fluvial landscape inside, on the enamel backing with a castle and a fisherman, engraved bezel and Iater gold pendant. Gold enamel dial with Roman numerals on a white chapter ring, Artémis and Apollo her brother finely painted at the center. Later blued steel single hand. Fine gilt brass full plate movement with pierced tulip pillars, fusee and chain, three wheel train, verge escapement with a three armed steel balance, short early balance spring with a rosette and rack adjustment, giIt brass cock pierced and engraved in such a way the balance spring can be seen easily, mainspring tension adjusted by a worm screw. Signed on the back plate, Huaut on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 41 mm. The creations of the Huaut' s workshop are different from others working in the same period. The brightness of the colors associated with the technique of "pointillé" give their work a perfection which can be esily identified. In this actual watch the masterly level of their art is evidenced by its outstanding condition of conservation. A similar watch is published in Tardy: Dictionnaire des Horloger s Français, page 306.

CHF 150,000 - 180,000

Sold: CHF 187,750

LOT 171

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 869349, case No. 2637690, Ref. 2499, circa 1968. Produced in 349 examples between 1950 and 1985, third series with round buttons and crystal glass from circa 1960 to 1978. From 1978, becomes 2499/100 with sapphire crystal. Fine and rare, astronomic, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations, "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13", rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

Sold: CHF 143,750

LOT 172

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 770950, 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 micro-rotor mounted on bail bearings, mono-directional winding. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

LOT 173

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

Sold: CHF 138,000

LOT 174

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868882, case No. 2603335, Ref. 1436, circa 1957. Extremely fine and rare 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button split-second chronograph, register and tachometer, with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic nurnerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation, "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13', rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. The coaxial single button on the winding-crown is for start-stop and retum to zero functions of the chronograph. Repeater on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm

CHF 220,000 - 280,000

Sold: CHF 303,250

LOT 175

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

Audemars Piguet, Swiss, No 33981, made for Cartier in 1926.

Very elegant and extremely rare 18 ct. gold very flat minute repeating keyless dress watch with split second chronograph and progressive 30 minute recorder. Three piece double body massive "bassine pincée" polished case. Gold cuvette.Satiné pink gold dial with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary inset yellow dials for the minute register and the subsidiary seconds. Gold "bâton" hands. Rhodium plated 18" movement with a gold train of wheels, 33 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 visible work, the push piece of the chronograph on the crown, that of the split seconds on the band. Signed "Cartier" on the dial, "Audemars Piguet" on the dial, the case and the movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

Sold: CHF 126,500

LOT 176

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 137952 , case No. 247269, made for Spaulding & C°, Chicago, circa 1906. Fine 18 ct. gold minute repeating keyless watch with split second chronograph and progressive 60 minute and hour recorders.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated Xmas 1920. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary minute and hour registers. Gold Louis XV hands. Very fine rhodium plated 17" movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 39 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, the split second chronograph with visible work , push pieces on the crown and the band, locking boit on the band. Signed "Spaulding" on the dial case and the movement, "Patek Philippe" on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

LOT 177

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 125230, case No. 238693, made for Shreve & C°, circa 1905. Very fine 18 ct. gold minute repeating keyless watch with split second chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute recorder.

Three body massive "demi-bassine" polished case with invisible hinges. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold Louis XV hands. Nickel plated 17" movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 38 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. The chronograph with a push piece on the crown, that of the split seconds on the band. Signed "Shreve" on the dial and the movement, "Patek Philippe" on the movement and case. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

LOT 178

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 124923 , case No. 235539 , circa 1906, sold to a South American Diplomat. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold and enamel hunting cased minute repeating keyless watch with chronograph, in original mahogany fitted case with a certificate and an invoice for a restoration dated January 1914.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case, the cover with a small blue champlevé enamelled monogram and the motto: "Semper Tenax". Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph rings and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. Very fine nickel plated 19" movement, " fausses côtes" decoration, 32 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. 54 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

LOT 179

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 931090, case No. 668672, ref. 725-2 circa 1941. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold keyless dress watch with perpetual calendar, in original fitted case with a gold chain. Three piece "variée" polished and satiné case.

Mat silver dial with applied gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months with inner leap year cycle, the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold "feuilles" hands. Rhodium plated 17" - 170 caliber movemen bearing the Geneva quality mark, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat and cold, isochronism and five positions, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In mint condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 180

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 861090, case No. 317098, ref. 844 circa 1950. Very fine and rare 18 ct. gold minute repeating moon phase astronomical keyless dress watch with digital perpetual calendar.

Three piece massive "variée carrure carrée" polished and satiné case. Mat silver dial with applied gold indexes, aperture for the months, date and days of the week, subsidiary seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold " Dauphines" hands. Very fine rhodium plated 17' movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monométallic balance with screws adjusted for heat and cold isochronism and five positions, self compensating Breguet balance spring with a micrometric index. Striking on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the dial, the case and the movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 51 mm. An identical watch is described and illustrated in the Patek Philippe book of pocket watches, page 228, fig. 211.

CHF 130,000 - 160,000

Sold: CHF 171,250

LOT 181

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 866716, case No. 332928, present series. Very fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased minute repeating moon phase astronomical keyless watch with subsidiary 24 hour chai and perpetual calendar.

Four body massive "bassine" polished case. Gold glazed cuvette. Mat silver dial with applied gold indexes, subsidiary dials for the days of the week with inner red 24 hour ring, the month with inner leap year cycle, the dates with inner subsidiary seconds, aperture for the phases of the moon. Gold "bâtons" hands. Fine rhodium plated 17' movement, " fausses côtes" decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws adjusted for heat and cold, isochronism and five positions, self compensating 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 mint condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

Sold: CHF 149,250

LOT 182

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

A. Lange & Sôhne, Glashütte B/Dresden, No 45288, circa 1903, D.R.G.M. 121267. Rare and fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased keyless pocket chronometer with a 60 minute Karrusel regulator.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel three piece chat with Arabic numerals and off set subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. Very fine gilt brass 19- three quarter plate movement, 1 a quality; 14 jewels, lateral gold lever escapement, cut nickel, steel and brass balance with poising screws and diamond endstone, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. The escapement is set on a 60 minute revolution carriage driven by the center wheel. Signed on the dial and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 120,000

Sold: CHF 92,000

LOT 183

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

A. Lange & Sbhne, Glashütte B/Dresden, No 41000, completed for the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1900. Extremely fine and highly importent platinum overlaid 18 ct. pink gold and enamel hunting cased keyless pocket chronometer with up/down scale and a one minute tourbillon regulator.

Four body massive "bassine" case, the center portion encompassing the bezels and band, deeply chased in an elaborated scroll foliage, the enamel cover finely painted with a scene depicting Germania maintaining a wreath of laurel on the top of a globe and holding a peace twig, further symbols of medicine, science, industry etc... laying at her feet. The town of Dresden in the background with the river Elbe and the Elbbrücke. The inscription "Tourbillon - 1900" engraved on the back against a sun set at sea, the shining reflections simulated by the gold revealed by the platinum partly removed from the surface. Gold cuvette. Four piece white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and up/down 30 hour sector. Gold Louis XV hands. Fine glazed nickel plated three quarter plate movement, 17 jewels in gold screwed settings, fusee and chain with maintaining power, spring detent escapement with steel escape wheel, cut bimetallic balance, free sprung Breguet balance spring,very delicate three arm polished steel carriage driven by the third wheel, the cock finely engraved with scrolled feathers. Signed on the dial, the case and the back plate. In excellent condition. Diam.59 mm. This is certainly the most prestigious watch ever made in Glashütte. Emil Lange, the owner of A. Lange & Sôhne brought it to Paris in 1900 when he came to the Exposition Universelle as a member of the jury. Although he was not competing, thanks to this outstanding watch, he was made Chevalier of the Légion d'Honneur. This watch is described in many publications: Kurt Herkner: Glashütte und seine Uhren, pages 108-109, in Martin Huber:De Uhren von A. Lange & Sôhne, Glashütte/Sachsen pages 44-45 and in "Freunde alter Uhren", No 16, page 99.

CHF 700,000 - 800,000

Sold: CHF 1,216,250

LOT 184

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 927148, case No. 637496, circa 1945. Fine 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. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 185

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 951814, case No. 421787, Ref. 2420, circa 1947. Very fine 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 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 8,625

LOT 186

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 956789, case No. 422618, Ref. 2428, circa 1953. Very fine and rare, large, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, large parallel fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, "Dauphine" 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 good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 187

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 56573, Ref. 5067, 1940's. Fine and rare, flat, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, waterproof, anti-magnetic protecting cap, screwed back, concave bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 3/4"', rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 4 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

Sold: CYP 4,800

LOT 188

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 862903, case No. 301452, Ref. 96, circa 1942. Fine 18 ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 189

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 927726, case No. 639350, circa 1947. Fine 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

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

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 190

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 169575, case No. 284376, circa 1912. Fine, early, rectangular curved, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, wire lugs. D. "Champagne", with radial Arabic numerals, "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 10"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 26 x 37 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 16,675

LOT 191

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 194093, case No. 601607, circa 1921. Fine and rare, "Art Déco", square, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals, "Spade" radiumed hands. M. 10"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 192

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 818275, case No. 606996, circa 1928. Fine and early 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, lapidated bezel. D. "Champagne" with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Skeleton" steel hands. M. 10"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 39 x 25 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 193

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Reverso", Ref. 471, 1950's. Fine rectangular 9 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished (made in England by Dennison). D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 9 3/4"', rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 39 x 23 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 194

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Reverso", 1940's. Fine, rectangular, center-second, 14 ct gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals, " Bâton" gold hand. M. 7 3/4"', tonneau, rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 38 x 22 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,820

LOT 195

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Reverso", No. 342197, 1950's. Fine, rectangular, center-second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished.D. black with rhodiumed indexes, "Bâton" gold hands. M. 7 3/4"', tonneau, signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 38 x 23 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 196

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

Movado, No. 41701, 1920's. Very fine and rare, rectangular, digital, jumping-hour and minute, 14 et gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, stepped sides. D. concealed, underneath, mat silver discs with painted Arabic numerals, apertures for the jumping-hours. M. 10", rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 35 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 197

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

E. Koehn, Geneva, No. 90195, case No. 90194, 1920's, made for H.R. Ekegren, Geneva. Very fine and unusual, rectangular, digital, jumping-hour, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, lapidated bezel. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals, aperture for the jumping hour, "Bâton" blued steel hand. M. 100, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 29 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 198

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

Audemars Piguet for E. Gübelin, Lucerne, No. 33632, 1920's. Very fine and rare, rectangular, jumping-hour, 18 ct white gold gentlemanAs wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumpinghour, "Moderne" steel hand. M. 10-, rhodiumed, "faussescôtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 7 positions, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 35 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 199

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

Niton, Genève, No. 5502, 1920's. Extremely fine and rare, octagonal, jumping-hour, 18 et white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver, aperture for the jumping-hours at the top, revolving disc for the minutes at the centre, below, the seconds dial, with painted Arabic numerals, "Flèche", blued steel hands. M. 8 1/2", tonneau, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 32 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 15,525

LOT 200

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

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

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, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 0

Sold: CHF 18,400