460 lots

LOT 201

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Haas Neveux & Cie., Genève, No. 20551, circa 1935. Very elegant 18 ct. white gold keyless digital dress watch with full calendar.

C. Three piece "variée" polished, with bevelled bezels. D. Silver, engine-turned, with apertures for hours, minutes, week days, months and date. M. 17"', rhodiumed with "fausses côte" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted in 6 positions, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 202

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Breguet No.1723, case No.30899, Swiss, sold to Mr. John B. Stetson, on August 20, 1929 for 19360 Francs, with original certificate No 3954. Fine 18 ct. white gold keyless dress watch with split-second chronograph, tachometer and progressive 30 minute recorder.

C. Three piece massive "variée" polished, with bevelled bezels. D. Matt silver with Breguet numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, tachometer scale calculated for 1000 meters, subsidiary dials for seconds and minute register. Blued-steel Breguet hands. 18"', rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Split-second chronograph with visible work, push-pieces in the band and on the crown. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 28,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 203

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 882182, case No. 649315, ref. 707-1, made for Bauer & Cie., circa 1946. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variée carrure plate" polished. D. Silver two-tone with gold applied Roman numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds. Gold "bâtons" hands. M. 17"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement; In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 204

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No.891136, case No. 643618, circa 1949. Fine platinum and diamond-set, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variée" , polished, initiais "J.E.F." in diamonds applied to the back. D. Matt silver with platinum indexes and subsidiary seconds. Platinum "dauphines" hands. M. 17"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement; hl very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 0

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 205

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 817738, case No.414158, circa 1928. Fine platinum keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "bassine pincée", polished and satiné. D. Matt silver with applied platinum indexes and subsidiary seconds. Platinum "bâtons" hands. M. 18? rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case, dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 206

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 931357, case No. 694665, ref. 600, produced in 50 examples in 1956 and presented to King Ibn Saud the following year. Fine 18 ct. pink gold and gem-set keyless dress watch made for King Ibn Saud, in original fitted box.

C. Three piece, massive "variée carrure carrée" polished and satiné. D. Cream enamel with hand-painted portrait bust of the King, Ruby hour indexes and subsidiary seconds. Gold " dauphines" hands. M. 17"', 17-170 rhodiumed with "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, str aight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 min.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 207

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 114659, case No. 224635, made for W. W. Wattles & Sons, Pittsburg, Pen., circa 1903. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel Art-Nouveau keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", decorated overall with violets chased in high relief over an opaque shaded translucent mauve enamel ground. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer gilt minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. M.10.5"', nickeled with " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 208

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900; Very fine 18 ct. gold, and diamond set keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets" with rosediamond set bezel,bow and loose pendant, the winding crown set with a blue sapphire, the back paved with calibrated rose-diamonds. Silvered gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. GiIt Louis XV hands.M. 9"', giaillta bnrcaes sa,n 8d jjeewweellss,, cylinder escapement, plain balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 23 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 209

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Morel & Cie, Paris, Swiss, circa 1860. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting-cased and enamel fob watch, with matching jewelled chatelaine.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", chased in high relief with scrolls and enamelled flowers over a matt ground, the cover with a painted enamel coat-of-arms below a Ducal crown, the back with a monogram.Gold cuvette.Chatelaine with three-colour gold and diamond-set plaque with enamelled gold Ducal crown,two chains,seal and key. D. White enamel with Roman nmerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 10.5"', frosted and gilt, bar caliber, 6 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain balance, flat balance spring.Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 210

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Henry Capt, Genève, No. 38471, circa 1870. Fine 18ct. gold and enamel, diamond set keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" with scalloped edge, engraved band, the bezel and back decorated with black and blue translucent enamel, the reverse with a cherub musician ( surface scratches) encircled by small rose diamonds. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer blue Arabic minute ring. Gold "spade" hands. M. 11"' frosted and gilt, bar caliber, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 3,200 - 3,600

LOT 211

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

C. H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, No. 25328, circa 1910. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond-set square pendant watch with matching chain.

C. Three piece, decorated overall with a grey translucent enamel over engine- turning, the back with an applied rosette and the border set with small rose-diamonds, the winding crown set with a sapphire cabochon. D. Silver engine-turned with Arabic numerals on a matt reserve.Blued - steel "spade" hands. M. 8.5"', nickeled with " fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Dim.27 x 27 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 212

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Bigelow Kennard & Co. Boston, Mass.No. 5114, Swiss, circa 1898. Very fine 18 ct. gold minute-repeating, keyless moon phase astronomical triple complication watch with perpetual calendar, split-second chronograph and 60 minute instantaneous recorder.

C.Four body, massive, "bassine et filets" polished. Gold cuvette with an engraved dedication dated November 24, 1898. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer red minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary dials for week days, months with leap-year cycle and outer minute register, date and seconds with inner moon phase aperture with calendar. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', nickeled, " fausses côtes" decoration 33 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs, chronograph with visible work, push-button on the crown and boit in the band, split-seconds with push-piece in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

LOT 213

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Genève, No. 15557, circa 1910. Fine 18 ct. gold minute-repeating keyless watch with split-second chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer chronograph and minute rings, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Bluedsteel "spade" hands. M.18?, nickeled, "fausses côtes" decoration, 32 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band, Chronograph with visible work, splitsecond with push-piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 17,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 214

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

P. Orr & Sons, Madras, Trade Mark : The Winner, Swiss, made for the Indian market, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless watch with split-second chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute recorder.

C.Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Gold cuvette. D. Sunk eccentric small white enamel, with Roman numerals, outer chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute recorder. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 20"', frosted and gilt three- quarter plate, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance. Blued-steel balance spring with terminal curve. Chronograph with visible work, split-seconds with push-piece in the band. Signed on the dial, trade mark on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 215

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1890. Unusual 18 ct. gold double dial world time moon phase astronomical full calendar keyless watch.

C. Massive "bassine", polished, glazed both sides. D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals for New-York time, subsidiary dials for week, day, months, date and seconds, aperture for moon-phase and age; white enamel on the reverse with seven subsidiary dials, giving the time for Paris, London, St. Petersburg, Calcutta, Melbourne, Vienna and Berlin. Bluedsteel "spade" hands. M. 19"' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 216

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer, Ref. 3130, produced in 2000 examples from 1939 to 1946. Fine, tonneau shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. champagne, with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 217

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 3131, produced in 500 examples between 1939 and 1946. Fine, tonneau shaped, center second, selfwinding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18 ct gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, sa tined, screwed back, waterproof. D. mat silver, with painted Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' 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. 32 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 218

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer Ref. 3131, produced in 500 examples from 1939 and 1946. Fine, tonneau shaped, self-winding, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' 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. 32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 219

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, "Oyster Chronometer", Ref. 3009, 1930's. Fine, tonneau shaped, center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic nmerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 220

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified "Rigid Hooded", for Serpico y Laino Caracas, Ref. 6050, 1940's, produced in 1500 examples between 1944 to 1959. Fine, tonneau shaped, center second, self winding, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

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

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 221

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, Cosmograph Daytona, Ref. 6239, 1960- 70's, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1978. Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register and tachometer, with Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour silver and black, with indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 222

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, Oyster, Cosmograph Daytona, Superlative Chronometer, Ref. 6263, 1980's, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976. Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with Oyster bracelet. With fitted box.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and buttons, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour white 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 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 223

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex Cosmograph "Daytona", Ref. 6265, 1970-80's, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1978. Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer, with Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour silver and black with indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13' rodiumed, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 224

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, Oyster Superlative Chronometer, Offically Certified, Cosmograph, Ref. 6263, 1970's, produced between 1961 and 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976. Fine, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 14 ct gold Jubilée bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and buttons, waterproof, 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 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 nun.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 225

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

LeCoultre, "Reverso", for G.Glauser, No. 13582, 1930's. Fine, rectangular, center second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, fluted bezel. D. black, with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 7 1/2"' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 j ewels, cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 23x38 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 226

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Reverso", Ref. 18490, 1940's. Fine and rare, rectangular, center second, 9 ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted bezel. D. black, with painted Arabic nmerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 7 1/2"' tonneau, rhodiumed, 16 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 23x38 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 227

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Reverse, 1940's. Fine, rectangular, center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted bezel. D. two-tone silver, with Arabic numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7-1/2"' tonneau, gilt brass, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 22x36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 228

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

LeCoultre, "Reverso", Ref. 17447, 1940's. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18ct gold and stainless steel "staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bi-colour, fluted bezel. D. black, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 7 1/2"' tonneau, rhodiumed, 16 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 23x38 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 229

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, Ref. 870, 1930's. Very fine and rare, "tortue", 9ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, bi-colour, stepped sides. D. mat silver, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10"' Prima, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to all climates, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 28x40 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 230

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, "Prince", Ref. 3361, circa 1950's. Very fine and rare, centre seconds, asymetric, rectangular 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, "sablée", with a escutcheon in file front. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 7 1/2"' Ultra Prima, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 19x46 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

LOT 231

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, "Prince",Chronometer, Ref. 3937, produced in 200 examples in 1950. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, bi-colour, overhanging lugs. D. mat silver, with painted Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 7"' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22x42 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 232

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, "Prince Brancard",Chronometer, Ref. 1940, produced in 700 examples in 1940. Very fine, rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. mat silver, with painted Arabic numerals and indexes+ auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7"' "Ultra Prima" rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24x42 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 233

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 37893, 1930's. Very fine and rare, rectangular, digital, jumpinghour, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted bracelet and gold clasp.

C. massive, polished, satined, hinged back. D. concealed, underneath, mat silver revolving discs with painted arabic numerals, apertures for the jumping-hours and the minutes. M.10"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25x36 mm.

CHF 24,000 - 28,000

LOT 234

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Longines, demi-savonnette "Duo-Dial", 1930's. Fine and rare, rectangular, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with concealed dial.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, hour and second graduation on the bezel. D. white. " Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 6"' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. b1 good condition. Dim. 20x38 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 235

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Niton, Genève, No. 10521, 1930's. Very fine and rare, tonneau shaped, jumpinghour, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, stepped sides, hooded lugs. D. mat silver, with painted Arabic numerals, at the centre, revolving disc for the minutes + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumping-hours. M. 9"' tonneau, 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. 24x37 mm.

CHF 28,000 - 35,000

LOT 236

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

ATO, Paris, circa 1923. Very fine and rare, "tonneau coussiné savonnette guichet", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with original design.

C. massive, polished, hinged bezel bearing painted enamel Arabic numerals. D. guilloché silver, with painted radial Arabic numerals. " Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10"'-17/12 gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Case signed: Bte SGDG. In very good condition. Dim. 25x34 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 237

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava " for E.Bonnard, No. 136786, case No. 612617, 1930's. Fine, early, "Staybrite" stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined. D. two-tone silver, with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial at 9 o'clock. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 12"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 238

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava ", No. 821828, case No. 612469, Ref. 9, 1931. Extremely fine and rare, early, small, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. two-tone silver, with indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Feuille", steel hands. M. 10"' gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 28 non.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 239

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 864168, case No. 624862, circa 1947. Fine and rare, center second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined. D. white enamel, with applied indexes and Roman numerals. "Bâton" steel hands. M.12"' 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. 30 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 240

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 927127, case No. 633669, circa 1945. Very fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver, with applied steel indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Dauphine" steel 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 very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 241

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

LeCoultre, 1950's, made for the American market. Fine, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 14ct white gold extensible bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, stepped bezel. D. mat silver, with diamondset indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 1/4"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 242

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 498763, case No. 326318, 1940's. Fine and rare, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver, with diamondset indexes. "Bâton" platinum hands. M. 8 3/4"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to tempera tures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 243

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 741851, case No. 423056, Ref. 2429, circa 1953. Very fine, platinum and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch, with platinum integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, fluted lugs. D. mat silver, with diamondset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" platinum 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 balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 244

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 959066, case No. 422891, Ref. 2429, circa 1953. Fine, platinum and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, fluted lugs. D. mat silver, with diamondset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" platinum hands. M.10-- 200 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. 32 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 245

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 760000, case No. 674938, Ref. 2526, made in 1952. This watch is the first self-winding Cal.12-600 by Patek Philippe made specially for J.B. Champion. Very fine and rare, self winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18ct gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, dedicated screwed back, waterproof. D. white enamel, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-600 AT Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring 21 ct gold rotor, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 246

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 476728, case No. 313980, 1950's.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. black, with applied gold indexes at the center, a fluted revolving gold plate bearing the hands. M. 8"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 247

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 481600, case No. 313990, 1950's. Fine and rare, "mystérieuse", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides. D. two tone gold, with applied gold indexes, at the center a fluted revolving gold plate bearing the hands. M. 8"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 248

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867200, case No. 640570, circa 1946. Extremely fine and rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, anti-magnetic protecting cap, stepped sides. D. pink, with applied steel indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" steel hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. hr excellent condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 65,000 - 75,000

LOT 249

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, Oyster Chronograph Antimagnetic, Ref. 6236, produced in 215 examples from 1958 to 1962. Fine and rare, tonneau shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register and triple date.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. ?Alpha" gold hands. M. 13'? rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 250

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Thomas Loomes, Londini, circa 1665. Fine silver pair-cased astronomical watch with annual calendar,and tidal indication.

C. Double body outer, leather covered with silver pin work decoration. Inner, double body, plain and polished with winding shutter, split bezel and loose pendant ring. D. Polished silver chapter-ring with Roman numerals and rubricated inner ring for lunar calendar. Central revolving moon-phase disc with blued-steel pointer indicating the hour of high tide on a manually adjustable ring. Outer edge with revolving date ring and manually set silver month circle. Single "tulip" blued-steel hand. M. Gilt brass full-plate, turned baluster pillars, three wheel train with fusee and gut line, wormandwheel set-up with blued-steel brackets and silver disc. Verge escapement with plain balance without spring, florally pierced oval cock secured by a screw. Signed on the back plate. hn good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 57,500

LOT 251

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

A. Bell Seymor in York, circa 1650. Fine early silver English Puritan watch.

C. Two body, "bassine", polished with winding shutter and loose-ring pendant. D. Plain polished silver with Roman numerals, half and quarter hour divisions, the dial plate with engraved hatched decoration. Single blued-steel hand. M. Gilt brass full-plate, pierced Egyptian pillars, three wheel train with fusee and gut line, wormand- wheel set-up with blued-steel brackets and silver disc. Verge escapement with plain balance without spring, florally pierced oval cock secured by a screw. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 252

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Jeremiah Johnson, Exchange Alley, circa 1685. Fine and very rare 8-day going silver pair-cased watch.

C. Double body outer and inner, both plain and polished. D. Silver champlevé with central rosette chased decoration, Roman numerals and engraved half and quarter hour divisions, Single tulip blued-steel hand. M. Gilt brass full plate with pierced floral pillars, four wheel train, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, three turn balance spring with Tompion regulator, open-work florally pierced balance cock with large irregularly pierced foot. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 253

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Anonymous, Swiss, probably Geneva, circa 1690. Fine silver cased alarum watch.

C. Double body "bassine", the border pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage and masks, split bezel and loose-ring pendant. D. Silver champlevé of unusual pattern with Roman numerals engraved within circular cartouches, concentric alarm setting disc with Arabic numerals. Blued-steel hour pointer and alarm hand. M. Full plate gilt brass, Egyptian pillars, three wheel train, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, balance spring with rack-and-pinion regulator, large pierced and engraved continental cock. Alarm train with florally pierced fixed barrel and partly steel train, striking on a bell. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 254

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

J.Snelling, London, circa 1750. Very fine gold and enamel pair-cased quarterrepeating watch.

C. Double body outer, pierced and engraved with foliage, vignettes on the bezel and back embossed in high relief and enamelled with flowers and four vignettes representing the four elements depicted by animals,the inset centre panel with birds and flowers on matted ground. Inner, double body pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage and grotesque mask (makers mark LW.). D. Gold champlevé, Roman and Arabic numerals, centre cartouche in reserve. Blued-steel "moon" hands. M. Full-plate of gilt brass, turned pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain balance, flat spring and regulator with gold disc, florally pierced and engraved silver regulator and balance cocks. Quarter-repeating on a bell and a-toc, gilt dust cap. Signed on back plate, dial and dust cap. In very good condition.

CHF 26,000 - 30,000

LOT 255

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Thomas Mudge, No. 389, circa 1760. Very fine gold and enamel pair-cased quarter-repeating watch with chatelaine en suite.

C. Outer, double body entirely engraved with pattern of wavy lines and decorated with flowers and foliage in blue translucent bassetaille enamel (makers mark H.T.), the chatelaine decorated en suite with steel-backed clip suspending three panels and two chains. Inner, double body, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage and grotesque mask. D. White enamel, Roman hour and Arabic minute numerals. "Louis XV" gilt hands (replacements). M. Gilt brass full-plate, turned pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement with brass 'scape wheel, plain balance, flat sping with regulatorCock with foliage pierced table and diamond end stone, quarter-repeating on a bell and a-toc by depressing the pendant. Gilt dust cap. Signed on the back plate and dust cap. In good condition. Diam: 49mm.

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 50,600

LOT 256

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Jaquet Droz & Leschot, London, circa 1800. Fine slim 18ct. gold and enamel watch with centre-seconds.

C. Bezels decorated with white, red and gold paillons on a blue ground, back with an elaborate formai pattern of flowers, urns and a trellis bridge with running greyhound against an engine-turned ground. D. White enamel, Roman numerals and Arabic minute and second ring. Pierced gilt "lozenge" hands. M. Gilt brass of Lepine caliber with standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain balance flat balance spring, hinged gilt cuvette. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam: 55mm.

CHF 24,000 - 28,000

LOT 257

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Jaquet Droz & Leschot, London, circa 1800. Fine slim gold and enamel watch with centreseconds.

C. Double body, the bezels decorated with a ropetwist pattern in gold and red paillons on a blue ground, the back with a scene of a young couple being counselled by an Eider. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and seconds ring. Gold entrelac hands. M. Gilt brass, Lepine caliber with standing barrel, cylinder escapement, gilt brass balance and flat balance spring.Hinged gilt metal cuvette. Signed on the cuvette. h1 very good condition. Diam: 56mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 258

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Anonymous, Swiss circa 1800. Fine 18ct gold, enamel and pearl -set watch.

C. Split-pearl set bezel, the back enamelled with a young girl and boy playing the flute in a landscape on translucent blue engine-turned ground. Outer glazed gilt brass protecting case. D. White enamel, vertically displaced Roman numerals, outer minute ring. Pierced gold "ropetwist" hands. M. Gilt brass full-plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance and flat balance spring. In good condition. Diam: 49mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 259

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Anonymous Swiss, circa 1815. Rare gold and enamel "bras en l'air " watch.

C. Three body, the band decorated with formal pattern in black, white and red champlevé enamel with facetted bezels, back panel of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning (repaired) . D. Centred with enamelled landscape scene in the manner of Troll against blue translucent sky ( very small hidden repair), the border of engraved gold and powder blue champlevé enamel with two semicircular white enamel sectors, Roman hour numerals to the left, Arabic minutes to the right. Applied varicoloured gold figure of a cherub and a maiden holding a flag and a sword. M. Gilt brass full-plate, fusee and chain, verge escap ement with plain balance, flat spring, piercec continental cock. Bras en l'air mechanism activated by depressing the pendant, hand setting by a wheel in the dial edge. In good condition. Diam: 53 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 260

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1865. Important 18 ct. gold and enamel huntingcased keyless commemorative watch with special escapement, portraits of Napoléon III, Eugénie Montijo and Napoléon 1.

C. Four body massive, "bassine et filets" entirely chased with oak leaf and floral foliage, the cover with half-length oval enamel portrait of Napoléon III with engraved phrase:" Libérateur de l'Univers", back with similar portrait of his wife Eugénie Montijo (slight scratches to surface glaze). Gold cuvette with high relief taille-douce portrait of Napoléon lst, as Emperor within laurel wreath and matted border. D.White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Fancy blued-steel hands. M. 18"' , frosted and gilt, bar caliber, 17 jewels, pivoted detent escapement, gold 'scape wheel, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel balance spring with terminal curve. In good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 261

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Berthoud à Paris, Swiss, circa 1815. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel quarterrepeating musical watch with the portrait of Napoleon in the back by Terroux.

C. Four body "Empire", with reeded band, bezels decorated with blue enamel and paillons (front with some suface chips), the back with half - length portrait of Napoleon as Emperor. Gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. Frosted and gilt, bridge caliber, free standing barrels inverted cylinder escapement, plain three arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs with push-pendant. Disc musical train with 23 blades, playing on the hour. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 58 nun.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 262

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek i Spotka w Genewie ,No.2064, case No. 1292, circa 1845. Very rare and fine miniature 18 ct. gold, enamel and diamond-set fob watch.

C. Four body, with reeded band,back panel decorated with blue translucent enamel, with applied diamond-set initiais DC below a Count's Crown. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel,Roman numerals,gold Breguet hands. M. 7"' frosted and gilt, bar caliber, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain balance with flat spring. Signed on the cuvette.Box and key. In good condition. Diam.19mm.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

LOT 263

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Breguet No 5039, sold on December 1831 for 3000 Francs, to Baron Schickler. Important miniature and very slim 18 ct. gold early keyless watch, constructed on the principle of the "garde-temps" and one of only 16 examples.

C. Three piece, "quatre baguettes", engine-turned "à grains d'orge". D. Gold engine-turned, eccentric chapter-ring with Roman numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 7 " (16 mm.)gilt brass with all steel bridges, bar caliber, 18 jewels,keyless winding and hand -setting, five wheel train, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, two-armed blued steel and platinum balance, flat balance spring with index regulator. Signed on the dial, numbered on the front plate. In good condition. Diam. 18 mm.

CHF 140,000 - 160,000

Sold: CHF 149,250

LOT 264

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Charles Oudin, Horloger de la Marine, Palais Royal, 52, Paris, No. 27140, circa 1890. Fine and unusual keyless oval pendant watch, in the Art Nouveau gothik style.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets", with engraved band and bezels, the back overlaid with a pierced and chased panel depicting Cherubs and masks against acanthus foliage, with dolphin mask swivel bow. Gold cuvette. Pink gold dial chased in high relief with scrolls and the head of an angel, the Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring. Gilt "serpent and dolphin" hands. M. 12.5- frosted and gilt, bar caliber, cylinder escapement, plain balance and flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and cuvette. hr very good condition. Dim. 58 x 34 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

LOT 265

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Le Roy & Fils, Hgers. de la Marine, Palais Royal, 13 et 15, Gal. Montpensier, Paris, 211 Regent Street London, No. 54912, circa 1890. Extremely fine 18 ct. gold hunting-cased, minute-repeating keyless watch with chronograph and 60 minute progressive center recorder.

C. Four body massive, "bassine et filets", the band engraved with ribbon foliage, the covers elaborately chased in high relief with floral scroll work, an urn and a Royal crowned monogram " H.H.". Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic nmerals, outer minutes, chronograph and minute register rings, subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20"' frosted and gilt movement, 29 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, pushpiece in the band. Signed on the dial and case. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 45,000 - 55,000

LOT 266

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Dan. De St.Leu, Watch Mak.to her Majesty, London, 9977, circa 1810. Very fine 18ct. four-colour gold pair-cased quarter-repeating watch.

C. Outer, two body, pierced with matted ground, the bezels with applied vari-coloured floral and foliage decoration,the back centered with an elaborate urn of flowers. Inner,two body,with pierced and bright-cut engraved foliage decoration. D. White enamel,with Roman numerals. Gilt Louis XVI hands. M. Full-plate frosted and gilt, turned pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement,plain polished steel balance, flat balance spring. Pierced and engraved cock with diamond end-stone. Quarter-repeating on a bell and a-toc by the push-pendant. Gilt dust cap. Signed on the back plate and dust ca J . In very good conc ition. Diam. 57mm.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

LOT 267

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Ernest Guinand, Locle, No. 3321, made for the Spanish market circa 1870. Fine and early 18 ct. gold hunting-cased, pocket chronometer, with one minute tourbillon regulator.

C. Five body massive,"quatre baguettes", the band and bezels chased with foliage, the covers engine-turned and engraved with floral foliage and a blank cartouche. Glazed gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with applied gilt foliage decoration and Gothic Roman numerals. Giit Louis XV hands. M. 19? frosted and gilt, engraved bridge caliber in the form of initiais "E. G.", 9 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with index regulator. Previously unrecorded form of Ernest Guinand's polished steel carriage, driven by the minute wheel. Numbered under the dial. In very good condition; Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 90,000 - 110,000

LOT 268

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, " Novecento", No 016, Ref. 9235, present series. Fine rectangular self-winding platinum gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and perpetual indication of the moon phases, and platinum bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, waterproof to 30 meters, sapphire cystal. D. white enamel with applied platinum indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week and the months, apertures for lunations and the year display with 2 numbers. "Feuille" platinum hands. M.13"', gilt, 36 jewels, lever escapement, glucidur balance, Nivarox balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition Dim. 26x40 mm

CHF 24,000 - 28,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 269

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Da Vinci" No. 85, present series . Very fine, astronomic, self winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register, perpetual calender and moon phases, with 18 ct gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, waterproof to 30 meter, stepped sides, hooded mobile lugs, sapphire crystal. D. white enamel, with appliec gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, the days of the month, of the week, aperture for the lunations and for the year display with 4 numbers until 2499. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13"' gilt brass, 36 jewels, lever escapement, glucidur balance, Nivarox balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 24,000 - 28,000

LOT 270

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual,GMT-Master II, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 16718 present series. Fine, center second, self-winding, two time zone, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with jumptype date, three hands, and 18ct gold Jubilée bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, graduated, revolving bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours, sapphire crystal. D. "champagne", with ruby and diamondset indexes, apertures for the date. "Skeleton" radiumed hands with independent adjustment. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 271

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual GMT Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 16753, circa 1984. Fine, center second, self winding, two time zone, 18ct gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with jump type date and three hands, with 18 ct gold and stainless steel Jubilé bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, bi-colour, waterproof, graduated revolving bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours, sapphire crystal. D. brown, with applied gold radiumed indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" radiumed hands with independent adjustment. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 272

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 709073, case No. 565786, Ref. 43031, 1980's. Very fine, astronomic, self winding, platinum gentleman's wristwatch, with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined, stepped sides, straight lugs. D. mat silver, with applied platinum indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, the leap year and the age of the moon, aperture for the lunations. "Bâton" platinum hands. M. 13"'-Cal. K 1120 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, 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.Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 273

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Gérald Genta, No. 16, 1980's. Very fine and rare, small, astronomic, minute repeating, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, crystal back, stepped sides, engraved band, central lugs, sapphire set winding-crown and stem. D. mat silver, with painted Roman numerals + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week and the months, apertures for the leap year and the lunations. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 11"' gilt brass, 29 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, repeater on gongs by means of a sapphireset slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

LOT 274

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 771987, case No. 2866884, present series. Very fine, astronomic, self-winding, 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 lunations. " Dauphine" platinum hands. M. 240-Q rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensa ting Breguet balance-spring, mobile stud bearer, 22 carat gold micro-rotor mounted on bail bearings, mono-directional winding. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 63,250

LOT 275

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Blancpain, No. 8, present series. Fine, astronomic, minute-repeating, self winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, crystal back. D. white, with applied gold Roman numerals + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, the age of the moon, aperture for the lunations. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10"' gilt brass, "fausses côtes" decoration, 26 jewels ever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-sp ring, repeater on gongs by means of a slide on the band, 21 carats gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 140,000 - 150,000

Sold: CHF 120,750

LOT 276

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex Chronograph, ref. 6238, 1970's. Fine, tonneau shaped, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

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

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 277

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, "Oyster Chronograph", Antimagnetic, Ref. 6239, 1950's. Very fine and rare, tonneau shaped, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished, satined, bi-colour, screwed back, waterproof. D. black, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Alpha" radiumed hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 278

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex Oyster Antimagnetic, Ref. 6036, produced in few examples between 1951 and 1953. Fine, tonneau shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, registers and triple date.

C. polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 279

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, Oyster Chronograph, Antimagnetic, Ref. 6034, produced in 46 examples in pink gold in 1953, and examples in steel. Fine, tonneau shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter.

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

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 280

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava" - " Amagnetic", No. 732333, case No. 315278, Ref. 96, circa 1965. Fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27"'-400 AM " Amagnetic", 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 balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 281

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 827365, case No. 294740, circa 1935. Very fine and rare, early, center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver, with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes. " Feuille" gold hands. M. 12"'-120 rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 12,075

LOT 282

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 928454, case No. 633741, circa 1948. Very fine and rare, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, bi-colour. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-120 rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 283

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 113306, case No. 503842, sold in 1941. Very fine and rare, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, hi-colour, fancy lugs, top winder. D. two-tone silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold 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 very good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 284

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 72674, case No. 17295, 1960's. Fine and rare, 14ct white gold and sapphires gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs. D. mat silver, with sapphireset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" white hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions and temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 285

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 977546, case No. 686933, Ref. 1593, circa 1960. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, platinum and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch, with platinum bracelet.

C. flared, massive, polished, satined, "Bombé" crystal. D. mat silver, with diamondset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" platinum hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 24x41 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 286

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 938196, case No. 304797, circa 1952. Very fine, platinum and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver, with diamondset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Feuille" platinum 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. In excellent condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 287

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 832557, case No. 615636, circa 1939. Fine, rectangular curved, platinum and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver, with diamondset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Feuille" platinum hands. M. 9"'-90 rhodimed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20x42 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

LOT 288

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, "Prince" Chronometer, Ref. 3937. Fine and rare, rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, "Bombé" crystal. D. black, with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 7"' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 22x35 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 289

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, "Prince", Ref.3937, presented to James Moody to mark a quarter century of continuous service with the T.Eaton Co Ltd, 1925-1950, produced in 200 examples in 1950. Fine, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with the letters " 1/4 Century Club" instead of numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7"' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22x42 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 290

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Rolex, "Prince", Ref. 3362, circa 1950's. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, asymetric, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave lug. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. 7"' "Ultra Prima", rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 19x38 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 22,000

LOT 291

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 832259, case No. 614081, circa 1938. Rare, rectangular, curved, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined. D. black, with applied indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" steel hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 21x43 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 292

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 857670, case No. 2615167, Ref. 3424, circa 1965. Designed by Gilbert Albert in 1958. Extremely fine and rare, asymetric, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. quadrilateral shaped, massive, polished, satined, stepped sides. D. mat silver, with indexes. "Bâton" platinum hands. M. 8"'-85 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27x26 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 74,750

LOT 293

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 852049, case No. 623823, circa 1945. Fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18ct white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bi-colour, lapidated hooded lugs, "Bombé" crystal. D. mat silver, with applied gold Breguet nmerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 8"'-85 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. 21x32 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

LOT 294

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 783890, case No. 2609758, Ref. 3413, prototype of asymetric watch, designed by Gilbert Albert circa 1958, but never produced in series. Very fine and rare, asymetric, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, quadrilateral, stepped sides. D. mat silver, quadrilateral, with indexes. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 23"'-300 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 balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 63,250

LOT 295

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 863885, case No. 646771, Ref. 130, for Tiffany & Co., circa 1946. Very fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver, with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Spade" 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. 33 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 60,950

LOT 296

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867813, case No. 657129, Ref. 1463, 1950's. Very fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof, anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. mat silver, with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" gold hands. 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 70,000 - 90,000

LOT 297

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1119541, case No. 332639, Ref. 3448, (1st series) produced in 586 examples between 1962 and 1982. The first series was made from 1962 to 1974, and from 1974 the second series was produced with sapphire crystal, with the Ref. 3448/100. Very fine, astronomic, self winding, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch, with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. 27-460 Q"', Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishok system, self-compensatin Breguet balance-spring, 18ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 52,900

LOT 298

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 869413, case No. 2779182, Ref. 2499/100, circa 1984, 4th serie, produced in 349 examples between 1950 and 1985. The 4th series started in 1978 with sapphire crystal. Very fine, astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register perpetual calendar and moon phases, with certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, 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. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13"'-Q rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 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. 38 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 112,700

LOT 299

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1119739, case No. 2805745, Ref. 3450, produced in 244 examples between 1981 and 1985. Fine and rare, astronomic, self winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with perpetual calender, moon phases and leap year display, with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, satined, sapphire crystal. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dial for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months, the lunations and the leap year. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27-460 Q rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, l8carat gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 52,900

LOT 300

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 752705, case No. 2864618, Ref. 3969, present series of 500 pieces only produced expressely for the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe in April 1989, 450 were made in pink gold and 50 in platinum. Very fine and rare, tonneau shaped, jumpinghour, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with certificate.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back. D. mat silver, with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes, aperture for the jumping-hours. " Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 215 HG, 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 excellent condition. Dim. 28x29 mm.

CHF 45,000 - 50,000