460 lots

LOT 301

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 768349, case No. 2863261, Ref. 3960, present series of 2200 pieces produced expressely for the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe in April 1989, 2000 examples in yellow gold, 150 in white gold and 50 in platinum. Very fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box and certificate.

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

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 302

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 752983, Ref. 3969, present series of 500 pieces only, produced expressely for the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe in April 1989, 450 examples in pink gold and 50 in platinum. Extremely fine and rare, tonneau shaped jumping-hour, platinum gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, dedicated back. D. champagne, with painted Arabic nmerals, apertures 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 Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 28x33 mm.

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

LOT 303

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

Breguet "Souscription", No. 19, Ref. 4694, made in 50 examples only for the Italian Market. Extremely fine and rare, jumping-hour, selfwinding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with certificate.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs, screwed bars, reeded band, part "guilloché" back. D. two-tone "guilloché" silver, with painted Arabic numerals, apertures for the jumpinghours. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. Cal.561 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 304

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

Cusin, Molins, Swiss, circa 1630. Extremely rare silver-gilt reliquary cross watch.

C.Three body, chased and engraved with strawberry foliage and fruits intermingled with scenes of the Passion as follows: the band with crowing cock , the cross, the scourge, and crown of thorns (small section lacking), the cover with the crucifixion,the back with the Virgin and Child, the interiors with religious symbols, cast pendant (button finals lacking).D. Silver dial plate with similar foliage decoration and further details from the Passion (retaining spring lacking) with applied gilt chapter-ring, Roman numerals. Single gilt hand. M. Cross-shaped full-plate gilt brass with turned baluster pillars, fusee with gut line, ratchet wheel set-up (wheel and click lacking), three wheel train, verge escapement, balance without spring, pierced irregular pinned cock (table partly missing and steel work rusty throughout, but recoverable). Circular, foliage pierced reliquary drum fixed between the plates, opposite the fusee. Dim. 60 x 34 mm

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 305

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

Anonymous, Swiss, possibly made by Moyse Gevril, Fils, Genève, circa 1780. Fine and very rare, 18 ct. gold early self-winding watch with center seconds and decorated dial.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, polished. D. Eccentric white enamel with Roman and Arabic numerals, outer Arabic seconds ring, subsidiary sector for the index. A courting couple finely painted in the center. Gold Louis XV bands. M. Frosted and gilt full plate, with conical pillars, going-barrel, plain balance, flat balance spring. Gilt-metal winding weight pivoted on the edge of the back-plate, banking springs fixed on each sides. Gilt brass dust rim. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 39,100

LOT 306

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

Francis Perigal, Royal Exchange, London, No.19390 ,circa 1788. A very fine gold, enamel, ruby and pearl-set paircased hour-striking clock watch with centreseconds.

C. Double body outer, the bezels set with alternate split -pearls and rubies, the band engraved and decorated with blue and white champlevé enamel, the back panel enamelled with scene of a young girl heside a stream within scarlet border. Inner, double body entirely engraved and partly pierced with floral foliage ( London hallmark for 1778). D. White enamel with Roman hour and Arabic minute numerals. Gold "beetle-and-poker" hands, counterpoised gold centre-seconds. M. Gilt brass full-plate, turned pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain balance, flat spring with regulator, florally pierced balance cock table with diamond endstone. Striking and repeating on a bell , train release by depressing the pendant ,with strike /silent and start/stop levers in the dial plate. Gilt dust cap. Signed on the back-plate and dust cap. In perfect condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 26,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 307

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

George Graham, London, No.941, circa 1750. A very rare and fine gold and enamel pair cased quarter- repeating watch.

C. Double body outer, the bezels with white ellet decoration entwined with engraved foliage against blue borders, back of blue translucent enamel centred with an oval panel decorated with an allegorical scene of Innocence in the manner of Moser. Inner, double body, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage and grotesque mas(No. 941, makers mark T.C.) D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold " beetle-and-poker" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate, turned pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement with steel 'scape wheel, plain balance, flat sping and regulator, balance cock with pierced table and diamond endstone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Gilt dust cap. Signed on the back plate and dust cap. Very good condition. Diam. 48mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 308

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

Nicolas Le Noir A Rennes and Guillaume Bouvier, circa 1740. Fine and very rare gold and enamel watch.

C. Double body with gold mounts, enamelled in white with raised gold and translucent enamel decoration with rosette scrolls on the bezels, the back centred with a cartouche depicting Eros presenting a portrait of an admirer to a lady surrounded by attendants with Cupid above, within chased swag and shell borders,decorated with blue and green translucent enamel and stamped G.B. D.White enamel Roman hour and Arabic minute numerals, centre with a lobed duodecagonal reserve decorated with gold and blue enamelled flowers on a matted ground. Gold " Louis XV" hands ( minute replaced). M. Gilt brass full plate, pentagonal pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain balance, flat spring with regulator, continenatal cock with trellis patten decoration, jewelled end-piece. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam: 50mmm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 309

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

Willem Jan Bramer, Dutch, circa 1761. Fine gold repousse pair-cased watch and chatelaine.

C. Outer, double body embossed with flowers and scrolls, the back panel with a classical scene of the murder of Caesar by Brutus and his accomplices, partly in extra high relief. Inner, double body polished (London hallmark 1761, makers mark S.S.). Chatelaine of massive gold cast and chased with Urania on the clip, and suspending three panels, two chains, a period seal and another in contemporary style (Dutch hallmarks for mid 18th century). D. White enamel, Roman numerals, arcaded Arabic minute ring. "Louis XV" gilt hands. M. Gilt brass full-plate, square balluster pillars, fusee with chain,verge escapement, plain brass balance, flat spring and regulator, pierced continental cock. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Diam: 48mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 39,100

LOT 310

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

Markwick,Markham,London,13960,circa 1760. Fine and rare gold and enamel pair-cased quarter-repeating watch.

C. Outer, two body, open-work pierced with trellis-pattern vignettes and panels, the back with a bouquet of flowers,all overlaid against blued-steel inner liners. Inner,two body,pierced and engraved with foliage,the back decorated with flowers and foliage in basse-taille enamel. D. White enamel, Roman hour and Arabic minute numerals.Gold arrow hands (later). M. Gilt full plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain balance with flat spring. Foliage pierced regulator and balance cocks, with diamond end-stone. Repeating on a bell with push-pendant. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam.51mm.

CHF 6,500 - 8,500

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 311

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

Rieussec Hger. du Roi à Paris No. 1746, circa 1800. Extraordinary, 18 ct. gold and enamel, half-ten minute-repeating watch with special escapement.

C. Three body massive "Empire" by Tavernier ( master marks), the band with blue and black champlevé enamel trellis pattern decoration, the back finely chased in low relief centered with a taille-douce engraved and champlevé enamelled allegory of the Flight of Time with Apollo and Diana, bordered by the 12 signs of the Zodiac . Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned and matted with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. M. Gilt brass with skeletonized and partly engraved bridges, free-standing barrel, 23 saphire jewels, Robin detent lever escapement with a roller engaging the fork of the lever, plain three arm brass balance, flat balance spring with Breguet type compensation curb. Repeating on gongs with push-pendant. Signed on the dial, movement and case. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 52,900

LOT 312

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 à Paris, No. 35539, circa 1860. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel hunting-cased watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets" engineturned with reeded band, the cover with a fine champlevé enamelled monogram, the back with a similar enamelled coat-of-arms. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', frosted and gilt, bar caliber, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition; Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 313

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 165747, case No. 269587, circa 1918. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, "taille-douce" enamelled keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demibassine" decorated with a coat of arms, elaborate foliage and a motto: "Laet - Vaeren - Nydt", deep blue ground (slightly restored). Gold cuvette. D. White enamel, three piece, with Breguet numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands with subsidiary seconds. 16"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed dial, case and movement. In good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 314

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

Vulliamy, London, No.m.z.s.c. Swiss, made for the English market, circa 1840. Rare small 18 ct. gold minute-repeating watch with a special escapement.

C. Four body, massive "quatre baguettes" engineturned, a small monogram on the back. Gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', frosted and gilt, 15 jewels, duplex escapement with steel escape wheel, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Gold antimagnetic guard. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 7,500 - 8,500

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 315

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1890. Very fine and rare 18 ct. gold hunting-cased keyless watch with minute-repeating and hidden erotic automaton.

C. Five body, massive, entirely engraved with jungle foliage, the front with blank initial cartouche, t le back with tigers, gold cuvette with engraved specifications and secret lid opening to reveal the automata, richly enamelled with a scene of an Arabian patio with much activity in the best traditions of racial harmony and to the delight of a youthful onlooker. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, signed ' Chronometer' with subsidiary seconds. Gold " spade" hands. M. 21"', frosted and gilt bar caliber, 34 jewels with straight line lever escapement, cut bi-metallic balance and Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 57mm.

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 316

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

Allegre, Toulon, circa 1830. Rare 18 ct.gold and enamel quarter-repeating watch with special escapement and erotic decoration.

C. Four body, massive, with cast floral bezels, back panel enamelled with a soldier making love, not war, in a thoroughly exhibitionist manner. D. Engine-turned gold with Roman numerals. Blued-steel "moon" hands. M. 20"' frosted and gilt bridge caliber, 8 jewels, ruby cylinder escapement with plain gilt balance, flat balance spring parachute and Breguet type compensation curb. Repeating on gongs by means of the push pendant. With stone set tipsy key and short chain. In good condition. Diam. 50mm.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 317

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 47786, case No. 47786, circa 1875. Fine 18 ct. gold, minute-repeating keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "pomme et filets", polished. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1879. D. White enamel with Roman and Arabic numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands.M. 19? frosted and gilt, 29 jewels, counterpoised, adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 318

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 90708, case No. 211265,made for Spaulding & Co., Paris, circa 1895. Fine 18 ct. gold, minute-repeating keyless watch, in original mahogany fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette, engraved: "Paris 1895". D.White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 18?, nickeled, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47

CHF 24,000 - 28,000

LOT 319

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 174689, case No. 402976, made for Hertzberg Jewelry Co.,San Antonio, Texas, circa 1915. Fine 18 ct. gold minute-repeating keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished with invisible hinges. Gold cuvette with a dedication. D. White enamel with Empire Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 320

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 65118, case No. 65118, circa 1882. Fine small 18 ct. pink gold hunting-cased, fiveminute repeating, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Bluedsteel "spade" hands. M. 14.5"', frosted and gilt, 26 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with a slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. hl very good condition. Diam. 41 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 321

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

Albert H. Potter & Co. Geneva, No.132, case No.3176, circa 1880. Important 18 ct. gold hunting-cased keyless pocket chronometer.

C. American three body, massive, "bassine", polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. Glazed, 21"', nickeled patented caliber, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, majority in screwed gold settings, great wheel screwed on to the barrel cap.Patent pivoted detent escapement, shock-absorbing counterpoise and off-set passing spring. Two arm cut bimetallic balance, bluedsteel helical balance spring, free-sprung with terminal curves. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 322

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No.197737, case No. 409600, made for Tiffany & Co., circa 1922. Fine 18 ct. pink gold minute-repeating moonphase astronomical keyless watch with perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. Glaze gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, subsidiary dials for week days, months and date with inner subsidiary seconds, moonphase and age aperture (invisible small repairs). Blued-steel fancy hands. M. 19"', rhodiumed with "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 323

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 397862, case No. 258659, made in 1933. Extremely fine and rare, faceted tonneau shaped, center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and bezel, waterproof, lapidated band. D. white enamel ( hair crack), with painted indexed. "Moderne" gold hands. M. caliber 12 RA"' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 32x39 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 324

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Officier", No. 169955, case No. 282791, circa 1912. Very fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, gold dome. D. white enamel, with Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "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 very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 325

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 181532, case No. 384122, circa 1917. Very fine, cushion shaped, 18ct gold gentleman' s wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. white enamel, with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement " à moustache", cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 30x30 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 326

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 805237, case No. 288429, circa 1925. Very fine, cushion shaped, 18ct gold gentleman' s wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed bars. D. white enamel, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 12"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hi very good condition. Dim. 30x30 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

LOT 327

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Tiffany & Cie New York, No. 112968, case No. 287123, 1920's. Fine and rare, curved, tonneau shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, wire lugs. D. "champagne", with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 10"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 25x34 num.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 328

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 169575, case No. 284376, circa 1913. Very fine and rare, large, rectangular curved 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, screwed bars. D. champagne, with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Spade" radiumed hands. M. 10? gilt brass, 15 Jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25x43 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 329

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 818197, case No. 292498, circa 1929. Very fine, lozenge shaped 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. shaped, massive, polished, hinged back, wire lugs. D. champagne, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel. M. 10"' gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26x40 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 330

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Chronometro Gondolo", No. 164833, case No. 292683, circa 1912. Very fine and rare, large, tonneau shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, wire lugs. D. mat silver, with painted Arabic nmerals. " Spade" blued steel hands. M.11"' gilt brass, 18 Jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 30x42 mm.

CHF 38,000 - 45,000

LOT 331

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 422558, case No. 266368, 1940's. Fine and rare, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back. D. mat silver, with painted indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M.13"' gilt brass, 21 j ewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 332

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 466324, case No. 299987, 1940's. Very fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 333

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 437636, case No. 275636, 1940's. Fine and rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Bâton" gold hands. M.13"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 334

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867441, case No. 653475, Ref. 1463, circa 1948. Very fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, antimagnetic protecting cap. 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, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

LOT 335

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 962290, case No. 653863, Ref. 1526, circa 1948, produced in 210 examples between 1942 and 1952. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18ct 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, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 12"'- 120Q rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 90,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 97,750

LOT 336

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 963265, case No. 657225, Ref. 1526, circa 1948, produced in 210 examples between 1942 and 1952. Very fine, astronomic, 18ct 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 + auxiliary seconds dial, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. " Feuille" gold hands. M. 12"'-120 rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 80,500

LOT 337

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse,1940's. Fine, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch, with concealed dial and a wide articulated cord bracelet.

C. massive, polished, one link opens and shows the white dial. D. with indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 5"' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 10x22 mm Bracelet :180x25 nun

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 338

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

Rolex, "Precision", No. 457187, 1940's. Fine, tonneau shaped, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch, with 18 et gold integrated bracelet made of large fluted links.

C. massive, polished, "Bombé" crystal. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 5"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Su erbalance balance, self-compensating flat bala nce-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 18x160 nun.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 339

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 855276, case No. 677700, Ref. 1289, circa 1955. Fine, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch, with fitted box.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 8"'-85 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 20 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 340

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 853794, case No. 651305, Ref. 1093, circa 1947. Very fine, 18ct pink gold lady's wristwatch, with 18 et pink and white gold bracelet with fancy links.

C. massive, polished, large teardrop Iugs. D. champagne, with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 8"-85 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hl very good condition. Diam. 20 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 341

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 852828, case No. 638721, circa 1945. Fine, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, large teardrop lugs. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 8"'-85 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 20 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 3,105

LOT 342

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

Rolex, No. 26022-05, 1920's. Very fine, Art Déco, tonneau shaped, 18ct. white gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch, with extensible bracelet.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, bezel and extensive lugs set with diamonds, engraved band. D. guilloché silver, with painted Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 5 3/4"' oval, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 15x43 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 343

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 946161, case No. 677054, Ref. 3158, circa 1954. Very fine, platinum and diamonds lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bezel and teardrop lugs set with diamonds. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" platinum hands. M. 7"'-70 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 19 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,130

LOT 344

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

"Duo-Plan" by Le Coultre 1940's. Fine, and very small, rectangular, platinum and diamonds lady's wristwatch, with extensible platinum bracelet.

C. massive, polished, bezel set with 4 baguette diamonds, back winder. D. mat silver, with indexes. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 2"' baguette, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, 13 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. In good condition. Dim. 7x17 mm. This movement is considered as the smallest in ever made.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 345

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

Breguet, No. 5284, Ref. 1878, 1920's. Fine and rare, Art Déco, tonneau shaped, 18 ct white and yellow gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bi-colour, bezel set with diamonds, engraved band, wire lugs. D. mat silver, with painted Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 7"' nickeled, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 21x21 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 346

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

Anonymous, Swiss, 1920's. Very fine, Art Déco, tonneau shaped, platinum, diamonds and onyx lady's wristwatch, with bracelet set with 30 large diamonds.

C. massive, polished, bezel set with diamonds and onyx, engraved band. D. mat silver, with painted Arabic numerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2"' oval, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. In very good condition. Dim. 15x25 mm.

CHF 8,500 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 347

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

Lechet A Paris, N. 561, circa 1800. Very fine gold, enamel and rose diamond set quarter-repeating watch.

C. Engraved band, the front bezel set with split- Dearls, the back with rose diamonds within pale Dlue borders, the centre of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning with large rose in the centre within gold paillon petal surround and matching border. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals and outer minutes. Gold quatrafoil hands. M. Gilt brass full plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement with plain brass balance and flat balance spring. Pierced continental cock with steel end piece, quarter-repeating on a bell and atoc by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 48mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 348

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800. Very fine 18 ct. gold, "Adam and Eve" automaton calendar watch.

C. Double body Directoire , polished. D. Enamelled with a fine scene depicting the Garden of Eden, small eccentric white enamel chapter-ring with Breguet numerals and inner calendar ring; in a small aperture above, an enamelled scene of Adam and Eve, with a revolving serpent. GiIt pierced "pear" hands. M. Frosted and gilt, full plate with cylindrical Dinars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain jalance, pierced continental cock and ruby endstone. h 1 good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 349

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

Millenet A Paris, Swiss, circa 1780. Very rare and fine oval gold, almandine garnet, rock crystal and diamond pair-cased pendant watch.

C. Outer, double body of vari coloured gold pierced with interlaced flowers, ribbons and trophies, with a rose diamond set bezel and open back. Inner, two body with gold frame, the back cut and faceted from a single large almandine garnet,the cover of rock crystal, with diamond set pendant and bow. D. Oval white enamel, with Arabic numerals and minute ring. Gold "moon" hands. M. Oval, gilt brass full-plate, turned pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain gold alloy balance, flat balance spring with endstone, simple engraved cock. Signed on the back-plate and dial. Overall length 44mm. ,width 25mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 350

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

J. R. Arnold, London, Invenit et Fecit, No.2137, Hallmarked London 1818. Fine 18 ct. gold pocket chronometer.

C. Three body massive, "quatre baguettes", polished with a fixed gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold beetle-and-poker hands. M. Frosted and gilt, full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with maintaining power, typical Arnold spring detent escapement with the detent sunk in the back-plate, two arm "S" type Arnold compensated balance, blued-steel helical balance spring with terminal curves, free-sprung with diamond endstone. Signed on the dial and movement. In good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 351

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1860. Fine 18 ct. gold, enamel and diamond-set fob watch,detachable from the matching bangle.

C. Watch: four body with reeded band,the back inlaid with a rose diamond floral spray on blue translucent enamel ground over engine-turning. Bracelet: rigid gold, designed as a belt and buckle, the band engraved with cross-hatched feather work, buckle set with blue enamel and rose diamond stars, the 7oose end' decorated in translucent blue enamel patterns interlaced with rose diamonds, with twisted gold locking pin and opening to reveal the compartment to contain the watch. D. White enamel with Roman nmerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 10.5"', frosted and gilt bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. of watch: 26mm., greatest width of bracelet 44mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 352

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1840. 18ct. gold and enamel watch with digital regulator dial and calendar.

C. Four body massive, entirely decorated with elaborate foliage pattern in gold and black champlevé enamel interspersed with multi coloured flowers and motifs. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Engine-turned silver, aperture for Arabic hours with polished sectors for Arabic minutes and intersecting seconds. Subsidiary date ring at 6 o clock. Gold hands. M. 19? gilt brass, Lepine caliber, 5 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain balance and flat balance spring. In good condition. Diam.46mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 353

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

Leroy & fils, Hgers du Roi A Paris, No. 16697, circa 1835. 18ct.gold and enamel watch with digital dial and centre-seconds.

C. Four body with cast floral bezels, pendant and bow, back panel of engraved gold with scene of a cock fight amongst foliage on a black champlevé enamel ground. D. Engine-turned silver, apertures for Arabic hour and minute numerals, concentric seconds on a polished reserve. Bluedsteel counter poised hands. M.16?, frosted and gilt brass of Lepine caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain three arm brass balance with flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 40mm.

CHF 3,300 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 354

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

Frédéric Courvoisier, La Chaux-de-Fonds, made for the Spanish market, circa 1850. Rare and very fine 18 ct. gold hunting-cased pocket chronometer with one minute tourbillon regulator.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engine-turned. Gold cuvette engraved with a small lakeside landscape with a castle and a fisherman. D. Regulator type, silver, engineturned in a floral and foliage pattern with gilt floral decoration, independent chapters for hours in Roman numerals, minutes and seconds in Arabic numerals. Blued-steel arrow hands. M. 19"' frosted and gilt three-quarter plate with going barrel, 15 jewels in gold screwed settings, pivoted detent escapement, two-armed cut bimetallic balance with gold poising screws, Breguet balance spring. Polished steel threearmed tourbillon carriage with gold weight, driven by the minute wheel. Signed on the dial and the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 120,000 - 140,000

LOT 355

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

Ch. F. Tissot & Fils, Locle, circa 1915. Fine 18 ct. gold, hunting-cased, Westminster chiure minute-repeating carillon keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, gold letter "L", applied on the cover below plumed cap. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 18", frosted and gilt, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on four gongs with four hammers, slide in the band. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 356

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1880. Extremely rare and fine 18 ct. gold moon-phase astronomical keyless watch with fly-back perpetual calendar and detachable sundial.

C. Three body, massive, "pomme et gouge", polished with reeded band. The removable gold cuvette, engine-turned with a plume pattern set with a folding universal equinoctial sundial and a magnetic compass and bubble level. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary dials for the months and seconds, apertures for moon-phase and week days, and a sector for the fly-back perpetual calendar. Bluedsteel "s?ade" hands. M. 19"', nickeled, "fausses côtes" c ecoration, with a gold train of wheels, 17 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 357

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

P. Orr & Sons, Madras, No.11950, Swiss, made for the Indian market, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold half hunting-cased, minuterepeating keyless watch with split-second chronograph and 30 minute progressive recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, with blue champlevé enamel Roman numerals on the edge of the dial aperture. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary dials for seconds and minute register. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 20"' three-quarter plate, frosted and gilt, 21 jewels in gold screwed settings, English jewels lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Split second chronograph with push-pieces in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 17,000 - 19,000

LOT 358

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1880. Fine 18 ct. gold moon-phase astronomical keyless watch with fly-back perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "gouge et filets" finely chased and engraved with a quatrafoil trellis pattern, a small monogram on the cover. Gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary dials for the months and seconds, apertures for moon-phase and week days and a sector for the fly-back perpetual calendar. M. 19"', gilt brass, 17 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 359

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

Le Roy & Fils, Hgers. de la Marine, Palais Royal, 13 - 15 Gal. Montpensier, Paris. 211 Regent Street, London No.50326, circa 1880. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting-cased minute-repeating moon-phase astronomical keyless watch with perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engine-turned, the cover with the monogram "M. A." (slightly worn). Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman and Arabic numerals, sunk subsidiary dials for week days, month with leapyear cycle, dates and seconds with inner moonphase and age aperture. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20"', gilt brass with a gold train of wheels, 32 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 360

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting-cased keyless watch with minute-repeating, moon-phase astronomical perpetual calendar and chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel, outer minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary dials for week, days, months with leap year cycle and seconds with inner moon-phase aperture. Bluedsteel "pear" hands. M. 20"', frosted and gilt movement, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push-piece in the band. In very gooc condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 361

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

Edouard Burchard, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting-cased, minuterepeating, moon-phase astronomical keyless watch with perpetual calendar and chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "pomme et gouge", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary dials for days of the week, months with leap-year cycle, date and seconds with inner moon-phase and age aperture. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. Glazed, 19"', nickeled, 32 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Bre guet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push-piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 23,000 - 28,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 362

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

Audemars Piguet, Brassus, Swiss, No. 33981, made for Cartier, in 1926. Very elegant and rare 18 ct. gold, minute repeating, keyless slim dress watch with split second chronograph and 30 minute progressive recorder.

C. Three piece, massive, "bassine pincée", polished. Gold hinged cuvette. D. Two-tone satiné pink gold with applied gold Arabic numerals and "bâtons" indexes, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary yellow gold dials for seconds and minute register. Gold "bâtons" hands. M. 18"', rhodiumed with "fausses côtes" decoration, 33 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring with swanneck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Split-second chronograph with visible work, push-pieces in the band and on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 100,000 - 130,000

LOT 363

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

Audemars Piguet, No.26865, Swiss, circa 1950. Very fine and slim, 18 ct. gold, minuterepeating, moon-phase astronomical keyless watch with perpetual calendar and split-second chronograph.

C..Three piece , massive,"variée", polished and satiné with bevel bezels. D. Matt silver with applied black indexes, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary dials for days of the week, months with leap-year cycle, date and seconds with inner moon-phase and age aperture. Black "bâtons" hands. 18-, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 35 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Visible split-second chronograph work with push-piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In excellent condition; Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 150,000 - 180,000

LOT 364

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

Rolex, Oyster Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Cosmograph, Ref. 6265, 1960-70's, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976. Fine, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour gold and back, with applied gold radiumed 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, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 365

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

Rolex, Oyster Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Cosmograph, Ref. 6265, 1970-80's, producion from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976. Fine, tonneau shaped, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register and tachometer, with 14ct gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour gold and b_ack, 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, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 366

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

Rolex, Oyster Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Cosmograph, Ref. 6265, 1970-80's, production from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976. Fine, tonneau shaped, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, 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" radiumed hands. M. 13? rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 367

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Cosmograph "Daytona", Ref. 16528, present series . Fine, tonneau shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer and 50 hours power reserve with 18ct gold Oyster bracelet and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and buttons, waterproof at 100m, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 400 units per hour, sapphire crystal. 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"'-Cal.-4030, rhodiumed, 31 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 0

LOT 368

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

Rolex, Cosmograph Daytona, so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6238, produced in 3600 examples between 1962 and 1967. Very fine, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour beige 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, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 52,900

LOT 369

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

Rolex, Cosmograph Daytona "so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6241, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1978. Very fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with 18 ct gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour gold and black, with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/g4"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 50,600

LOT 370

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 974929, case No. 512371, Ref. 2477, circa 1953. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, overhanging lugs, table 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. 25x40 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 371

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 971556, case No. 656008, Ref. 1564, circa 1949. Fine, rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25x40 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 372

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 839494, case No. 510048, Ref. 2417, circa 1950. Very fine, rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, stepped sides, teardrop lugs, table crystal. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'- 90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, 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. Dim. 22x42 nnn.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 373

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 833790, case No. 507170, circa 1940. Fine, rectangular curved, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. 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 adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 20x35 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 374

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 428016, case No. 273156, 1940's. Fine, rectangular, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hooded lugs, "Bombé" crystal. D. two-tone silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"' tonneau, rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24x38 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 375

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 852049, case No. 625823, circa 1945. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18ct white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bicolour, hooded lugs, "Bombé" crystal. D. mat silver, with applied gold Breguet numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 8"'85 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" décoration, 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 good condition. Dim. 21x34 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 376

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 494712, case No. 321068, 1940's. Very fine, square, center second, self winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, stepped sides, fluted lugs, table crystal. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 10"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, rotor "à butoirs".Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31x31 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 377

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 952199, case No. 510899, Ref. 2412, circa 1948. Very fine, square, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, table crystal. D. pink, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10"'-200 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. hl very good condition. Dim. 30x30 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 378

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 955247, case No. 511969, Ref. 2474, circa 1950. Very fine and rare, square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bevelled and fancy hooded lugs. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxLiary seconds dial. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 10"'-200 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26x39 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 379

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 829548, case No. 620056, for Serpico Y Laino, circa 1938. Very fine and rare, Art Déco, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, stepped bezel, overhanging central lugshinged at the bottom for quick change of bracelet, gold screwed bars. D. pink, with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12"'-120 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 380

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 839844, case No. 690386, Ref. 1593, circa 1950's. Very fine, curved and rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared massive, polished, satined, bevelled crystal. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 24x39 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 381

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 971624, case No. 511309, Ref. 2414, circa 1948. Extremely fine and rare, rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, ear-shaped lugs, table crystal. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 22x42 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 28,000

LOT 382

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 971964, case No. 656157, Ref. 2456, circa 1950. Fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, bevelled concave bezel, "Bombé" crystal. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24x39 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 383

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 833407, case No. 618605, circa 1940. Very fine and rare, small rectangular 18ct 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. 35x20 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 384

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

Breguet, No. 3661,1950's . Fine and rare, astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, lapidated bezeL D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 11" rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 385

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

Cartier Paris, No. 100 533, 1950's. Fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, straight lugs. D. mat silver, with indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13"' signed Jaeger, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 386

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

Breguet, No. 1328, 1950's. Fine, astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 11"' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial signed, case and movement numbered. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 387

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

Rolex, Ref. 81806, produced in 12 examples in 1950. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register, tachometer, triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. champagne, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation, and graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Bâton" gold hands. M.13"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 388

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

Rolex, Chronograph, Ref. 6238, produced in 3600 examples between 1962 and 1967. Fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, 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 tachometer graduation. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

LOT 389

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

Rolex Oyster, Chronograph, Antimagnetic, Ref. 5036, 1950's. Very fine, tonneau shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, registers and triple date.

C. massive, 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" radiumed 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. 35 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 390

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

Cartier London, "Crash Watch", No. 67162, 1970's. Extremely fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. shaped, massive, polished, screwed bars, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. white, with painted Roman numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 5 3/4"' signed Cartier Inc, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22x42 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

LOT 391

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

Cartier Paris, "Cabriolet", No. 09851, 1930's, produced in very few examples in two sizes. Extremely fine and rare, rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, top winder. D. mat silver, with painted Roman numerals. " Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 6"' baguette, signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23x46 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 392

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 174274, case No. 405685, circa 1915. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting-cased keyless watch with chronograph and 30 minute instantaneous recorder, in original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. Gold cuvette with engraved initiais and date: "M.R. 15 Juin 1927". D. white enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 19"', rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration. 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe patent micrometric index; Chronograph with visible work and push-piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 393

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

H. R. Ekegren, Genève, No. 78426, made for J. E. Caldwell & Co. Philadelfia, circa 1911. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold hunting-cased, five minute-repeating keyless watch with independent repeating train, in original rosewood fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 17"' , nickeled, double barrel with differential winding, 33 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with the train release push-piece on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 394

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

Paul Ditisheim, La-Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 51199, circa 1920. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold keyless pocket chronometer with chronograph, medical tachometer and 30 minute instantaneous recorder, with First Class Certificate from the Observatory of Neuchâtel (Switzerland) and classed as first from 321 watches tested at Kew Observatory.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine" polished. Gold cuvette with engraved awards. D. White enamel with Breguet nmerals, outer minute and chronograph rings, tachometric scale calculated for 30 pulses, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 20"' nickeled, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, balance spring with terminal curve. Chronograph with visible work, push-button on the winding crown and boit in the band. Signed on the dial and case. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 395

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold, minute-repeating, keyless watch with split-second chronograph and 30 minute instantaneous recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets" polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman and Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "spade" hands; M. 19"', frosted and gild, 39 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Splitseconds chronograph with visible work, pushpieces in the band and on the winding crown. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 396

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

H. LaForge, Genève,No.16086, made by Ernest Guinand, Le Locle, No. 26405, for the Spanish market, circa 1870. Extremely fine 18 ct. gold hunting-cased keyless pocket chronometer with one minute tourbillon regulator.

C. Five body, massive, "bassine et filets" entirely engraved with wreath acorn foliage and blank cartouche, engraved bezel. Gold cuvette. D. Silver, plume pattern with applied gilt floral decoration, Roman mimerais, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "Romaines doubles" hands. M. 19? glazed nickeled with "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, pivoted detent escapement with gold 'scape wheel, two armed cut bimetallic balance with gold poising screws, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and arc limiting pin. Ernest Guinand first type polished steel tourbillon carriage, driven by the minute wheel. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 130,000 - 150,000

LOT 397

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

Ls. Audemars, Brassus, Swiss, circa 1875. Rare early 18 ct. gold hunting cased moon-phase astronomical keyless watch with perpetual calendar, in original mahogany fitted box, and with certificate.

C. Four body massive, "bassine et filet" engine turned, the cover with an applied gold chased coat of arms below a Ducal crown. Gold cuvette engraved with specifications. D. White enamel with Roman and Arabic numerals,sunk subsidiary dials for week days, date and seconds with inner months and leap year cycle, moon - phase aperture and calendar. Gold "spade" hands.M. 18"', frosted and gilt with a gold train of wheels, 20 jewels, counterpoised, adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 398

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 513871, case No. 265164, circa 1940. Extremely rare aluminium keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece "demi-bassine" polished and satiné. D. mat aluminium with applied aluminium Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Polished aluminium Breguet hands. M. 16"', alminium, 439/7 caliber, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 399

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 405442, case No. 252295, delivered in September 1928. Very fine and rare, early, cushion shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver, with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Cathédrale" gold hands. M. 10"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 29x29 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 400

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Bailey, Banks and Biddle Co. Philadelphia, No. 122809, case No. 293660, circa 1904. Very fine, rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver, with applied gold Breguet numerals. "Spade" gold hands. M.10"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26x45 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 10,925