460 lots

LOT 401

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 818251, case No. 292144, circa 1928. Very fine and rare, tonneau shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. champagne, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel 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. 25x39 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 402

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Grogan Company, Pittsburg.PA., No. 809896, case No. 289829, circa 1927. Fine and rare, rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver, with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M.10"' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balancespring. Dia!, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 25x38 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 403

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, case No. 414139, Ref. 257235, 1930's. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, stepped sides. D. mat silver, with applied gold Arabic numerals. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 3 positions and temperatures, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26x38 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 404

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 181455, circa 1917. Very fine and rare, curved, tonneau shaped, silver lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed bars. D. satined silver, with painted Roman numerals and geometrical decoration. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 10"' gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 26x34 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 405

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 821272, case No. 293198, circa 1931. Fine and rare, early, square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, lapidated bezel. D. mat silver, with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" gold hands. M. 10"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25x36 nun.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 406

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 816432, case No. 292467, circa 1928. Very fine, square, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, screwed bars. D. mat silver, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10"' gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 25x25 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 407

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 158457, case No. 288889, circa 1911. Fine and rare, early, tonneau shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver, with painted radial Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M.12"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 good condition. Dim. 29x29 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 408

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 817722, case No. 616414, circa 1929. Fine and rare, early, square, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. champagne, with indexes and Roman numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25x25 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 409

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 835210, case No. 623018, circa 1947. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18 ct white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, bi-colour. D. pink, with applied gold indexes + 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. 20x36 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 410

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 882003, case No. 75632003, 1940's. Very fine and rare, square, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, ball-shaped lugs. D. pink, with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 10"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26x26 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 411

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 455355, case No. 290877, 1940's. Very fine, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop overhanging lugs, "Bombé" crystal. D. champagne, with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 412

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867267, circa 1946, made for the French Market. Fine, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lapidated lugs. D. pink, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. " Bâton" 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. 36 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 413

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868900, case No. 516592, Ref. 530, circa 1959. Very fine and rare, large, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, concave bezel. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"'-130 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 excellent condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 414

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868780, case No. 685841, Ref. 1579, circa 1955. Very fine, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. " Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, 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. 36 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 415

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 437533, case No. 287435, 1940's. Very fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, teardrop lugs. D. "champagne", 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, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 416

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 728049, case No. 309335, Ref. 96, circa 1950. Very fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver, with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 12"'-400 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensa ting Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 417

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 720951, case No. 305771, Ref. 96, circa 1951. Extremely fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. white enamel, with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" gold hands. M. 12"'-400 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

LOT 418

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 828567, case No. 295573, circa 1937. Very fine and rare, early, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver, with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Spade" gold hands. M. 12"'-120 rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 419

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

Cartier Paris, "Roue Squelette à Heures points d' Or", No. 38663, delivered in February 1953. Extremely fine and rare, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, skeleton, pierced and graduated bezel, "Vendome" type central lugs, sapphire set winding-crown. D. mat silver. " Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9"' signed Eur opean Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 420

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

Cartier, "Tank Cintré", No. 27115, case No. 24116, delivered on February 25, 1930. Extremely fine and rare, large, Art Déco, rectangular curved, platinum gentleman's wristwatch, with platinum bracelet "petites mailles" and 18ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, satined, sapphire set winding-crown. D. mat silver, with painted Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9 3/4"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 23x48 mm.

CHF 100,000 - 150,000

LOT 421

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

Cartier, "Tank Chinois", No. 22421, case No. 15541, delivered on April 16th, 1925. Extremely fine and rare, Art Déco, platinum gentleman's wristwatch, with 18 ct gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, satined, sapphire set winding-crown. D. mat silver, with painted Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 91 /2"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25x31 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 52,900

LOT 422

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

William Anthony,London,1567,circa 1795. Very fine and large 18ct.gold,enamel,diamond and pearl-set watch with special escapement, made for the Chinese market.

C. Two body,the bezels set with a double row of split-pearls,with matching pendant,back panel decorated with blue translucent enamel(small invisible repair) and a ring of engraved leaves. Applied gold and silver rosette set with rosediamonds and large split-pearls.Bright-cut engraved and gilt cuvette. D. White enamel,blue Roman numerals,outer minute and seconds ring. Gold arrow hands. M. Entirely engraved, skeletonisd and gilt,of usual caliber,freestanding barrel,duplex escapement,plain polished five arm steel balance,flat spring.Signed on the movement, In good condition. Diam.66mm.

CHF 80,000 - 90,000

LOT 423

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

Ilbery, London No.5892, Swiss, made for the q 422 Chinese market circa 1810. Extremely rare and fine 18 ct. gold and enamel center-second watch with concealed automatons.

C. Three body "Directoire", with blue and black champlevé enamelled bezels, the back panel with an elaborate plume pattern in gold and coloured paillons on a blue translucent ground (small repair to the edge). D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and seconds ring. Gold "half-moon" hands. Concealed automatons in the back, the plate enamelled with a landscape in the manner of Troll with applied vari-coloured gold scene of a working fountain, and a lady pumping water and a falconer with his horse drinking. M. Gilt bras, Lepine caliber, with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain balance, flat spring. Flush mounted cuvette. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 63,250

LOT 424

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

J.D. Piguet & P. Meylan à Genève, No.140, circa 1820. Extremely fine and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, quarter-repeating "barking dog" automaton watch.

C. Three body "Empire" with reeded band, bezels chased with vari-coloured cast floral decoration, engine-turned back. Gilt brass hinged cuvette. D. Eccentric gold engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished reserve. Blued-steel Breguet hands. Dial plate of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, with below the dial a vari-coloured applied scene of an automaton dog, running behind a goose. M. Gilt brass half plate movement with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain balance, flat spring.Pump wound "barking" train activating a Dellows by depressing the pendant. Signed cuvette, stamped case. In perfect condition. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 71,300

LOT 425

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

Swiss, signed Breguet No.8065, circa 1810. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel automaton watch.

C. Two body "Directoire" polished. Gilt brass hinged cuvette. D. Eccentric white enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued-steel arrow hands. Dial plate enamelled with a landscape with applied vari-couloured gold automaton scene, depicting Cupid's forge with a working grinder, anvil and bellows. M. GiIt brass, Lepine caliber, going and automaton trains with engraved free- standing barrels, cylinder escapement, plain balance, flat spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 43,700

LOT 426

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

Anonymous, Swiss (probably Henry Capt), circa 1810. Very rare and fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, double side, quarter-repeating musical watch with theatrical and erotic automatons.

C. Three body "Empire", with reeded band. D. Front, white enamel with Breguet nmerals. Gold arrow hands. Back plate enamelled in blue and scarlet with applied vari-coloured gold theatre with three automaton scenes, center stage with a dancing girl, to the right a seated lute player, to the left and hidden behind an enamelled curtain, an erotic scene of a couple, completely preoccupied and totally ignoring the artistic performance of their laboring colleagues. M. Gilt brass full plate, cylinder escapement, plain balance, flat spring. Musical train with pin barrel and stacked blades. Repeating on gongs or "à toc", with push-pendant. In good condition. Diam. 59 mm

CHF 100,000 - 130,000

Sold: CHF 92,000

LOT 427

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

William Anthony, London, No. 1912, circa 1800. Magnificent 18ct. gold, enamel, diamond and pearl-set 8-day oval watch, made for the Chinese Market.

C. two-body, massive,engraved band, the bezels set with a rouble row of split-pearls,back panel decorated with translucent blue enamel,with a band of formai patterns in blue,white and red, navette-shaped rose-diamond central motif bordered by applied gold split-pearl set scrollwork. Hinged and bright-cut engraved giltmetal cuvette. D. Oval, white enamel, chapterring with Roman numerals at 12, Arabic seconds ring below. Gold arrow hands. M .Oval, entirely engraved, skeletonised and gilt, of usual caliber, with free-standing barrel, duplex escapement, plain polished five-arm steel balance, flat spring and diamond end-stone. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dims.97 mm.x 55mm.

CHF 160,000 - 180,000

Sold: CHF 171,250

LOT 428

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

Ilbery, London, 7241, circa 1810. Exceptionally fine and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel watch for the Chinese market, with special escapement, the painting signed V. Dupont pinx.

C. Two body, the bezels decorated with a chevron pattern in scarlet translucent enamel with panels of black and white chevron bars, back panel with a scene of two young ladies and a gentleman admiring a miniature portrait. Hinged gold cuvette with bright-cut engraved decoration. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, minute and seconds ring (invisible repair). Gold spade hands with counterpoised center-seconds. M. 23"' entirely engraved, skeletonised and gilt, of usual caliber, with free-standingbarrel, duplex escapement, plain polished five-arm steel balance, flat spring and diamond end-stone. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Diam. 59mm.

CHF 160,000 - 180,000

Sold: CHF 182,250

LOT 429

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

Leroy & Fils, 114-115, Galerie de Valois, Palais Royal, Paris, No.148996, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. pink gold and enamel minuterepeating keyless lever watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the cover decorated with a red champlevé enamelled cross and blue ribbon inscribed: "J. Luro". Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary seconds. Gold " spade" hands. M. Glazed, 19?, nickeled, 29 j ewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with a slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, the push-piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 430

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

Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen No.15062, Swiss, circa 1880. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting-cased minute-repeating keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, Gold cuvette, engine-turned on the edge. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', nickeled, "fausses côtes" decoration, 32 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band.Special hand-setting by the folding bow, patented by Jules Jiirgensen, 15 January, 1867. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 431

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

Charles Frodsham, by appointment to the Queen, 84 Strand, London No.07989, Hallmarked, London 1891. Fine 18 ct. gold, minute-repeating, keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, "pomme", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel, Willis canister type, with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. Partly Swiss, 20? frosted and gilt, half-plate, raised barrel, 23 jewels, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel double overcoil balance spring, free-sprung with diamond endstone. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 432

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

Breguet No.4273, Swiss, circal890. Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting-cased, minuterepeating keyless moon-phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar and chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets carrure plate" polished. 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 (very small hair cracks). Gold "spade" hands. M. 18"', frosted and gilt, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeatiing on gongs with side in the band, chronograph with push-piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 433

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

Anonymous, probably made in Locle, Swiss, No. 41627, attributable to Ernest Guinand,circa 1875. Extremely fine 18 ct. gold, hunting-cased keyless pocket chronometer with one-minute tourbillon regulator.

C. Four body massive "bassine et filets", entirely engraved in high relief with formal foliage patterns, the cover with monogram "M.P.". Glazed gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman and Arabic numerals, sunk suBsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 20?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 90,000 - 120,000

LOT 434

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

Girard Perregaux, Chaux-de-Fonds, made by Guinand,Le Locle,No.1060,especially for the Exposition Universelle,Paris of 1867. Exceptional 18 ct. gold hunting cased keyless, independent seconds pocket chronometer with one minute tourbillon regulator, in original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets" engineturned with reeded band. Gold cuvette with specifications. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute and seconds ring. Gold paste-set hands.M. 20"' nickeled, special caliber with "fausses côtes" decoration, double barrel with differential winding, 18 jewels, gold wheel trains, pivoted detent escapement with gold ' scape wheel, two armed cut bimetallic, multiscrew balance, Breguet balance spring with arc limiting pin and additional curb adjustment. Polish steel Guinand first type carriage, driven by the minute wheel. Independent seconds train with stop/start push-piece in the band, locked by a pin, when the cover is closed. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 220,000 - 250,000

LOT 435

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1110579, case No. 2614683, Ref. 3425, circa 1960. Very fine, self- winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. "champagne", with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 27- 460 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 30 and 4 j ewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 carat gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 436

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 956531, case No. 667009, Ref. 2452, circa 1951. Fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave band, fluted lugs. D. mat silver, 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. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 437

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1111508, case No. 2614515, Ref. 3428, circa 1961. Very fine, self winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. white enamel, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 27"'-460 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, 21 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 438

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 966567, case No. 302721, Ref. 96, circa 1949. Fine, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

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

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,130

LOT 439

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 727904, case No. 2614734, Ref. 3434, circa 1958. Fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12"'-400 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 440

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 721417, case No. 672809, Ref. 1491, circa 1951. Fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, curly lugs. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-400 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 441

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 724428, case No. 686329, Ref. 2509, circa 1955. Fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-400 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 position, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,130

LOT 442

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 956299, case No. 664747, Ref. 2451, circa 1951. Very fine and rare, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

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

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,085

LOT 443

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867516, case No. 655680, Ref. 1518, 1940's, produced in 281 examples between 1941 and 1954. Very fine and rare astronomic, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

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

CHF 140,000 - 160,000

LOT 444

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 888038, case No. 678865, Ref. 2497, circa 1953, (3rd serie) produced in 179 examples 1952 to1963 (3rd serie 1958-1960 ca). Very fine and rare, astronomic, center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with perpetual calender and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined, concave bezel, fluted lugs. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 27 SC Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 90,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 149,250

LOT 445

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 863765, case No. 509687, circa 1945. Very fine, large, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined. 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 adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 446

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 198079, case No. 291298, circa 1924, Ebauche de Victorin Piguet. Extremely fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with single button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, gold dome. D. mat silver, with painted Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. at 12 and 6 o'clock, "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 12"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, the button on the winding-crown is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph, sliding stem on the band for locking the chronograph functions of the winding-crown. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 180,000 - 220,000

Sold: CHF 204,250

LOT 447

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 862419, case No. 623713, circa 1942. Extremely fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button split-second chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, concave bezel. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, the winding-crown is for stop and reunite of the slipsecond hand. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 200,000 - 220,000

LOT 448

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 466825, case No. 346032, Ref. 6087, 1950's. Very fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, antimagnetic protecting cap, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 449

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 466780, case No. 330501, made in 1953. Extremely fine and rare, 18ct pink gold doctor's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register, spiral pulsometer and respirometer, tachometer and with certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, convexe band, straight satined lugs. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, at the centre, spiral tachometer graduation, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations, and 5 respirations. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13"'-492 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 450

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 505811, case No. 356030, Ref. 6213, made and sold in 1957. Extremely fine and rare and probably unique, large, center second, self winding, "World Time", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with a special system to set the time or the time zone, with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs. D. at the centre, mat silver, with applied gold indexes, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours with the diurnal and noctural hours, outer silver dial bearing the names of 42 towns in the world. This disc is activated by the push-piece at 9 o'clock, and revolves. The winding-crown is for winding and hand-setting of the watch, and pushing on the coaxial button on the crown revolves by jump-type, the ring dial in 24 hours. "Bâton" and fancy gold hands. M. Cal. 499, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

LOT 451

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

C. Racine, Le Locle, Swiss, made for the Indian market, circa 1900. Exceptional 18 ct. gold, ruby and diamond set half hunting-cased, minute-repeating, grande sonnerie, moon-phase astronomical keyless clockwatch with perpetual calendar and chronograph.

C. Four body massive, "bassine et filets", matted satin finished, the cover with Arabic numerals on the edge of the dial aperture, bordered by a raised ring of 32 rubies and 8 diamonds. The back with an armorial chased in high relief with diamond set flags above ruby and diamond elephants supporting a crown with initials "V. R." and motto: "Ever loyal". Gold cuvette engraved with specifications.D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary dials for week days, months with leap-year cycle, date and seconds with inner moon-phase aperture and calendar. Gold "spade" hands. M. 21"', frosted and gilt, twin barrels with differential winding, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating and striking on gongs with push release in the band, visible polished chronograph work with push-piece in the band. In perfect condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 120,000 - 150,000

LOT 452

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

Marcks & Co. Ltd.Bombay & Poona, No.1004, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1900. Impressive 18 ct. gold, enamel, ruby, diamond and pearl-set hunting-cased minute-repeating, keyless grande and petite sonnerie clockwatch, the case in the manner of J. Ferrero.

C. Four body massive, "pomme et gouge" , engraved band and split-pearl set bezels, the covers of green translucent enamel inlaid with old cut diamond motives, each centered with a ruby. Gold cuvette. D. Heavy frosted gold with green champlevé Roman numerals and enamelled roses at each half hour with forgetme- nots in the center, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', frosted and gilt three-quarter plate, twin going barrels with differential winding, 19 visible jewels, counterpoised, adjustable, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, polished Breguet balance spring. Striking and repeating on gongs with boit in the banc . Signed on the dial and movement. Very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 120,000 - 140,000

Sold: CHF 138,000

LOT 453

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

Lattes, Gardiol & Co., Genève, made for the Indian market, circa 1880. Very rare 18 ct. nielloed gold hunting-cased, double dial, dual time and dual calendar, moonphase astronomical keyless watch.

C. Three body massive, "pomme et gouge", the cover panels with nielloed trellis pattern and alternate silver and gold quatrefoils with applied crowned turas. D. Silver with applied gold foliage decoration, Turkish numerals and apertures for months, week days and date, with moon-phase and sunk subsidiary seconds. Reverse of white enamel with Roman numerals, apertures for the sanie calendar indications, sunk subsidiary regulator dial. Blued-steel " spade" hands. M. 19"', frosted and gilt, bar caliber, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dials. In excellent condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 454

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

Anonymous, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1880. Impressive 18 ct. gold, enamel and diamond set hunting-cased, keyless watch,the case in the manner of J.Ferrero.

C. Four body massive, "bassine et filets" with rose diamond set bezels, the covers of green, blue and red translucent enamel inlaid with elaborate foliage patterns in large old cut diamonds. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20"' frosted and gilt brass, bar caliber, with epicyclic winding, 15 jewels, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 97,750

LOT 455

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

Henri Grandjean & Cie. Le Locle No.29708, made for the Spanish market, circa 1890. Outstanding 18 ct. four coloured gold, huntingcased, quarter-repeating, moon-phase astronomical keyless dual time watch with flyback perpetual calendar, and chronograph.

C. Five body massive "bassine et filets carrure ronde" profusely chased and engraved overall with elaborate foliage, the covers with four colour high relief decoration of iris flowers cartouche, scrolls and a mask. Engraved gold cuvette. D. White enamel, inner ring with Roman hour numerals, outer with Arabic dual time and chronograph, fly-back date sector below XII, and sunk subsidiary dials for week days, months and seconds, aperture for gold and enamel moon phase with calendar. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. Glazed 20"', nickeled with "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, gold train, 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 on the edge of the dial. Signed on the dial and case. In excellent condition. Diam. 62 mm.

CHF 160,000 - 190,000

LOT 456

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

M. J. Pack, Paris and Bombay, Swiss, made for the Indian market, circa 1890. Very fine 18 ct. gold, hunting-cased, keyless minute-repeating,moon phase astronomical grande and petite sonnerie clockwatch with perpetual calendar and chronograph.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets", the band engraved with entrelacs, covers chased and engraved with elaborate foliage over a matt ground. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman nmerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary dial for week days, months with leap year cycle, dates and seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Bluedsteel "spade" hands. M. 20"' nickeled with " fausses côtes" decoration, double barrel with differential winding, 39 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking and repeating on gongs with boit in the band, strike/silence and grande/petite sonnerie selectors by the bezel. Chronograph with visible work and push-piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In perfect condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 90,000 - 110,000

Sold: CHF 103,500

LOT 457

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

LeCoultre & Cie. No.2782, Swiss, made for the Maharajah Orchha, circa 1900. Exceptionally fine 18ct. gold, enamel and diamond set hunting-cased, minute-repeating keyless watch with chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute recorder, the portrait enamelled by J. Graf.

C.Four body massive, "bassine et filets", chased on the band and bezels with leaf work and scrolls, the cover with a superb enamel portrait bust of the Maharajah, signed J. Graf, his turban and neck chain set with small diamonds, the back with applied gold and partially blue enamel coat of arms. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary dials for seconds and minute register. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 20"' frosted and gilt, bar caliber, 37 jewels, counterpoised, acjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with polished visible work, push-piece in the band. Signed beneath the hammer. In perfect condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 120,000 - 150,000

Sold: CHF 138,000

LOT 458

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

Marcks & Co. Ltd.Bombay & Poona, No.1067, Swiss, made for His Royal Highness the Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Mehoob Ali Khan, circa 1900. Magnificent 18 ct. gold, enamel, diamond and pearl-set hunting-cased minute-repeating 8 day keyless watch with chronograph and enamelled portrait by J. Graf,the case attributed to J. Ferrero.

C. Four body massive "demi-bassine carrure ronde", the bezels set with matched split pearls intersected by paired rose diamonds, the cover decorated in red and green translucent enamel inlaid with old cut diamonds in a floral pattern, the back with oval portrait of the Nizam, initialed "J.G" within a diamond frame. Gold cuvette. D. opalescent white enamel with gold paillon decoration (very slight partial surface hair crack, virtually invisible) blue Roman numerals, outer chronograph ring with gold Arabic minute numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 20"', frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, twin going barrels with differential winding, 34 jewels, counterpoised, adjustable, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, polished Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band, chronograph with visible work and push-piece in the band. Signed on the dial. Very fine condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 120,000 - 150,000

Sold: CHF 149,250

LOT 459

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

Marcks & Co. Ltd.Bombay & Poona, No.957, Swiss, made for an Indian Maharajah, circa 1900. Magnificent 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl-set and diamond inlaid hunting-cased minute-repeating keyless watch with chronograph and progressive 30 minute recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "pomme et gouge" with split-pearl set bezels, the cover of translucent red enamel with central rosette lavishly inlaid with old cut diamonds on a translucent green enamel, the reverse with a similar panel, enamelled with a steeplechase. Gold cuvette with half-length portrait of a Maharaja painted on enamel in the manner of Juliette Herbert. D. White enamel with Roman nmerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Glazed 19"', frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, 33 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, polished Breguet balance spring. Minute-repeating on gongs with slide in the band, visible chronograph work with push-piece in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In perfect condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 120,000 - 140,000

Sold: CHF 138,000

LOT 460

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

J. W. Rosenthal, Bombay, No.2391, Swiss, made for the Indian market, circa 1900,the case in the manner of J. Ferrero. Magnificent, 18 ct. gold, enamel and diamond hunting-cased, keyless moon-phase astronomical minute-repeating grande and petite sonnerie clockwatch with perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filet", bezels and band of green translucent enamel with leaf decoration, the cover with a rosette of inlaid old cut diamonds on a green translucent enamel ground, the back with a champlevé enamel steeplechase within diamond border. Gold cuvette, engine-turned and engraved with elaborated specifications. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary dials for week days, months with leap-year cycle, date and seconds with inner moon-phase aperture and calendar. M. Glazed, 21? nickeled, bar caliber, " fausses côtes" decoration, twin barrels with differential winding, 34 jewels, partly in gold screwed settings, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking and repeating on gongs with boit in the band. Signed on the cuvette. Very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

CHF 240,000 - 260,000