460 lots

LOT 161

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

Cartier Paris, No. 02767, circa 1924. Very fine and rare, marquise shaped (navette), platinum lady's wristwatch, with visible balance on dial, cord bracelet and 18ct gold deployant clasp.

C. shaped, massive, polished, extended lugs, top winder. D. mat silver, with painted Roman numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 4"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 11x25 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 162

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

Ingersoll Watch Co.USA, 1950's "Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Pigs". Unusual and amusing, stainless steel gentleman' s wristwatch, with bracelet.

C. polished, fluted band. D. red with the painted scene of the wolf and pigs, of Walt Disney, with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Lozenge" white hands. M. 13? "fausses côtes" decoration monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. hl good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,265

LOT 163

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

Exacta Time Corp, "Bade Ruth", an American Base Bali Hero, 1950's. Unusual, center second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, "Bombé" crystal. D. white bearing the painted effigy of Babe Ruth, with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Moderne" " Skeleton°radiumed hands. M. 13"' nickeled, 1 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. hl good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,300

LOT 164

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

Rolex, Ref. 670, circa 1916. Fine, early, half-hanter, 9 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 1/10.12 ct Molled gold bracelet.

C. polished, hinged back and bezel inlaid with black enamelled Arabic numerals, mobile lugs. D. mat silver, with applied gold Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 10"' rhodiumed, " oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 29 mn-i.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 165

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

Longines, circa 1919. Fine, half-hanter, 14ct gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch, with extensible bracelet.

C. massive, polished, hinged back and bezel set with 8 round diamonds (circa 1/2. ct total weight). D. white enamel, with painted Arabic numerals. "Louis XVI" hands. M.10"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 25 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 166

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Self-Winding" Chronometer, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065, 1940' s, produced in circa 1000 examples from 1939 to 1950. Fine, tonneau shaped, center second, selfwinding, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

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

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 167

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 3131, produced in 500 examples from 1939 to 1946. Fine, tonneau shaped, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18 ct gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof. D. mat silver, with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4? rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 168

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

Rolex, Oyster "Rigid Hooded" Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3065, 1940's, produced in 1000 examples between 1939 to 1950. Fine, tonneau shaped, center second, selfwinding, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

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

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 14,375

LOT 169

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, "Rigid Hooded"Ref. 3065, 1940's, produced in 1000 examples between 1939 to 1950. Fine, tonneau shaped, center second, selfwinding, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman' s wristwatch.

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

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 170

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

Rolex, Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 4643, 1940's. Fine, "carré galbé", self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18ct gold Oyster bracelet.

C. flared, polished, stepped sides, "Bombé" crystal. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 28x36 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 171

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

Omega, Ref. 3944, 1950's. Very fine, "carré galbé", astronomic, 14ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, fluted teardrop lugs, "Bombé" crystal. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + 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" gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 32x44 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 172

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 448698, case No. 285814, 1940's. Very fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging fluted lugs. D. two-tone silver, with applied gold indexes and 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 good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 173

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

Uti, 1940's. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with cord bracelet and gold buckle.

C. massive, polished, white gold central lugs, " Bombé" crystal. D. mat silver, with applied gold Breguet numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9? rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. In very good condition. Dim. 24x36 nui.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 174

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

Boucheron Paris, Genève, 1940's. Very fine and rare, square, 18 ct white and pink gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch, with 18 ct pink gold diamondset cord bracelet.

C. massive, polished, bevelled dome bezel, bicolour central lugs set with diamonds, and holding the back of the case with four screws " Bombé" crystal. D. pink, with painted Arabic mimerais. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 5 3/4"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22x42 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 175

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 842234, case No. 509067, circa 1945. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18ct pink gold lady's wristwatch, with 18ct linked gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, overhanging and scrolled lugs, screwed bars, "Bombé" crystal. D. pink, with indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 8"'-80 rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 11x31 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 176

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

Rolex, Ref. 2611, 1940's. Fine, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch, with bracelet.

C. massive, polished, extended semi-circular lugs. D. black, with indexes and Roman nmerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 7"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 20 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 177

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

Cartier Paris "Baguette Duo-Plan", No. 21120, delivered in November 1928. Fine and rare, rectangular, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch, with cord bracelet.

C. massive, polished, hooded fluted lugs, back winder. D. mat silver, with painted Arabic nmerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 21 /2"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 7x20 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 178

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

Cartier Paris, 1960's. Very fine and rare, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch entirely set into a leather band.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, back winder. D. mat silver, with painted enamel Arabic numerals and indexes in relief. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 5 3/4"' signed Cartier Inc., rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 16 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 17 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 179

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 184179, case No. 601509, circa 1918, for Henry Birks & Sons Ltd, Montréal Canada. Very fine and rare, extra-large, rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged bezel. D. champagne, with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel 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 very good condition. Dim. 30x50 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 180

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

Cartier Paris, "Tonneau", No. 10195, circa 1915. Very fine, early, curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18ct gold deployant clasp.

C. shaped, massive, polished, screwed bars, sapphire set winding-crown. D. guilloché silver, with painted Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. signed Cartier, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, bimetallic balance, adjusted to 8 positions self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27x45 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 46,000