563 lots

LOT 201

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1830. Fine and rare, very flat watch concealed in a Russian medal dates 1828.

C. Double body, the coin opening with a push piece on the band. D. Eccentric silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter, regulator index and technical details engraved on the border. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 12,5?, polished brass, bar caliber, the barrel with a female winding square, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring. In good condition, with a steel male key. Diam. 40mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 202

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800. Very fine, 18 ct. gold and enamel skeleton watch.

C. Three body, glazed both sides, with reeded bezels and engine-turned band. D. Small, white enamel with Breguet numerals. GiIt brass Louis XVI hands. M. Urn shaped, the plates overlaid with gilt engine-turned plaques, an enamel panel applied on the back, painted with three Cupids. Cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, with plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring. In good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 14,375

LOT 203

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Le Roy, Swiss, made for the Turkish market, circa 1830. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, quarter repeating watch.

C. Four body, "demi-bassine" with reeded band, bezels, pendant and bow florally chased, the back enamelled with a painted lake side landscape and outer champleve and painted floral decoration. Gold cuvette, engineturned and engraved with flowers, ships and castles. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals and painted with a floral decoration. Gold Breguet hands. M.19?, gilt brass, bar caliber, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs, with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 49mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,660

LOT 204

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

J. Larpent & Jurgensen, Copenhague No. 730, circa 1780. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel paste-set watch.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, with paste-set bezel, the back enamelled with a painted scene, depicting a loving couple by the altar of Love.(slightly restored), outer cha sed and champleve enamelled garlands of leaves. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, small rose-diamonds inlaid between each hours. Diamond set Louis XV hands. M. GiIt full plate with turned pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel endpiece. Signed on the dial and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 42mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 205

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Ageron à Paris, circa 1775. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel small watch.

C. Double body Louis XV, the engraved bezel with small enamelled cartouches (slightly restored), the back with an enamelled painted scene, depicting a loving couple, engraved decoration on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XVI hands. M. Gilt brass full plate, with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, gilt brass continental cock, flat balance spring and polished steel endpiece. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Diam. 30mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 206

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1850. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond-set folding lorgnette with a concealed watch.

C.The watch is set in the handle, finely engraved on both sides with scrolled foliage, the cover with a blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, centered with a rose-diamond, inlaid decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. GiIt brass, bar caliber, 6 jewels, cylinder escapement with a plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring. In good condition. Dim. 80 x 21 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 207

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Breguet à Paris, Swiss, circa 1800. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel watch.

C. Double body, Directoire, the bezels and the band with paillonne decoration (slightly restored), the back enamelled with a fine scene, painted "en grisaille", depicting a young huntress offering a wrist to a bust of Diana, with outer paillonne decoration. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold "beetle" hands. M. GiIt brass, full plate, with turned pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel endpiece. Signed on the dial and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 47mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 208

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 47917, case No. 47917, circa 1870. Very rare silver cased keyless "mutton" counter inking chronograph with instantaneous 60 minute recorder, in original fitted box.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and subsidiary minute register. Blued-steel arrow patent inking hand. M. 23"' gilt brass half-plate, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain three arm balance, flat balance spring. Chronograph with push-pieces in the band, the inking hand activated by a button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 53mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 209

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Breguet No. 2783, sold to Mr. Coutteaux on 19 April 1923 for the sum of 2800 French Francs. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless watch with split seconds chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute recorder, with certificate.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, with inset hinges, a monogram engraved on the back. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel, No. 3073, with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold " pear" hands. M.18?, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet blued steel balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Split seconds chronograph, with visible work, button on the winding crown and push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 210

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, with inset hinges, a monogram engraved on the back. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel, No. 3073, with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold " pear" hands. M.18?, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet blued steel balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Split seconds chronograph, with visible work, button on the winding crown and push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished with inset hinges, an engraved dedication dates 1925 on the back. Gold cuvette. D. Mat silver with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16,5"', nickel, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown, push piece split seconds in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 211

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Perrenoud Frères, Locle, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold, independent center seconds keyless watch, with "diablotine"

C. Four body, massive, "pommes et filets", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and seconds ring, sunk subsidiary 1/4 second "foudroyante". Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 20-, nickel plated, double train with differential winding, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Independent seconds with push piece in the band. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 54mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 212

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Lewy Brother Co. Chicago, Swiss, circa 1910. Fine 14 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 17?, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, adjusted cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 48mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 213

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Hy. Moser & Cie. No. 98564, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine et filets", engineturned (rubbed). Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold " spade" hands. M.19?, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 33 jewels, counterpoised straight lino lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 214

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Touchon & Co., Geneva, No. 23636, circa 1910. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17?, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, adjusted cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with swanneck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 215

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

B. Haas & Cie., Swiss, circa 1880. Very rare 18 ct. pink gold and enamel, hunting cased, double face, minute repeating, keyless watch with perpetual calendar, wound by opening the cover.

C. Three body, massive "bassine et filets", polished, with champleve enamelled monograms on cover and back. D. White enamel, on the front face, with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. White enamel chapter ring on the rear face, with dates and week days. Gold "fleur de lys" hands. M. Nickel plated, 29 jewels, straight line lever escape-ment, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Haas patented winding device by opening and closing the cover. Haas trade-mark on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 55mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 63,250

LOT 216

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 700284, case No. 662379, Ref. 2460, circa 1950. Fine, center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated Iugs. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 11 1/2"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 217

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 724106, case No. 307276, Ref. 2545, circa 1955. Very 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 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. 32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 218

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 827132, case No. 294546, circa 1935. Very fine, centre second, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"' -120 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 219

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 959433, case No. 671180, Ref. 438, 1950's. Fine and rare, small, 18ct 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, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 220

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 747121, case No. 698862, Ref. 2451, circa 1957. Very fine, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with certificate.

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, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 221

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Beyer, Zurich? No. 860497, case No. 616901, circa 1937.

Fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer. D. two-tone silver, with indexes + 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. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 35,650

LOT 222

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 863402, case No. 636702, 1940's. Very fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer with certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, concave bezel. D. twotone 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. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 223

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 863461, case No. 635859, 1940's. Fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register and tachometer with certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof. 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, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 70,000

LOT 224

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Rolls, Ato Swiss, 1930's. Unusual and interesting, self-winding, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged engraved bezel. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. Skeleton radiumed hands. M. 8 3/4?, signed Blancpain, 17 jewels, bimetallic balance, horizontal crown for the hand-setting. The entire movement oscillates inside the case at each movement of the wrist, thus winding the watch. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. : 25x25 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 225

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Blancpain, 1930's. Unusual and interesting, self-winding, 18 ct pink gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged bezel. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 3 1/4?, 17 jewels, bimetallic balance, horizontal crown for the hand-setting. The entire movement oscillates inside the case at each movement of the wrist, thus winding the watch. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim.: 18x41 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 226

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Wig-Wag Aster, 1930's. Unusual and interesting, self-winding, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged bezel. D. champagne with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 8 3/4?, 17 jewels, bimetallic balance, horizontal crown for the hand-setting. The entire movement oscillates inside the case at each movement of the wrist, thus winding the watch. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. : 25x25 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 227

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Omega, 1930's. Fine and unusual, square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with removable outer case.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs, bottom winder. D. satined silver, with painted radial Arabic numerals. " Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 8 1/2? rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. Dim. 25x36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 228

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 823601, case No. 609417, circa 1934. Fine, early, rectangular curved, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, engraved band, lapidated bezel. D. satined silver, with indexes + auxilia ry seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel 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. 24x40 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 229

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 977723, case No. 508375, Ref. 21, circa 1960. Fine, rectangular stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, hooded lugs. D. mat silver, with applied steel indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Feuille" steel hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22x38 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 230

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 830151, case No. 610915. 1, circa 1934. Fine, rectangular, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated bezel. D. mat silver, with applied indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Feuille" white gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, 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. 20x30 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 231

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 442185, case No. 307283, 1940's. Very fine, rectangular, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted teardrop lugs. D. satined silver, with diamondset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton" platinum hands. M. 8? tonneau, 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. Dim. 23x35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 232

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 502406, case No. 332117, made for Türler,1940' s. Very fine and rare, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

. C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. black, with diamondset indexes. "Bâton" platinum hands. M. 8 3/4? rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 233

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 839894, case No. 649850, Ref. 1593, circa 1950. Fine, rectangular curved, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. C. massive,

C. massive, polished, bevelled crystal. D. pink 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 balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25x42 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 234

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 973728, case No. 666833, Ref. 2442, circa 1951.

Fine, rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch. lapidated bezel, stepped sides, bombé 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. 27x43 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 235

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 976650, case No. 691802, Ref. 2580/1, circa 1956. Fine, rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18 ct gold Patek Philippe bracelet.

C. massive, polished, lapidated bezel, stepped sides, bevelled crystal. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23x39 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 236

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 835722, case No. 512013, Ref. 2443, circa 1942. Fine, rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging straight lugs, "Bombé" crystal. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" deco-ration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26x41 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 237

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Dent, London, Swiss, circa 1870. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased pocket chronometer, in original rosewood fitted box, with an additional dial for the Turkish market.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets" engine-turned. Gold cuvette, engine-turned on the edge. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Additional white enamel dial with Turkish numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold paste-set hands. M. 20"', bar caliber (similar to those used by Frederic Favre-Bulle for his tourbillon chronometers), gilt brass, 15 jewels part in gold screwed settings, fusee with maintaining power, pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel spherical balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 52mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 238

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Sylvain Mayret No. 40125, Swiss, made for Le Roy & Fils, 296 Regent Street, London, circa 1830. Very fine and unusual large 18 ct. gold and silver minute repeating watch with alarm.

C. Four body, massive, "forme quatre baguettes", polished with the band in silver in the manner of Breguet. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 22-, gilt brass, half plate, with free standing barrel, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, plain gold three armed balance with Breguet "parachute" suspension and bimetallic compensation curb, flat balance spring. Repeatition with polished steel visible work and alarm on gongs, with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 60mm.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 239

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Henry Lepaute, Hger. du Roi et de la ville, Paris, No. 3625, circa 1845. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, quarter repeating watch with independant dead seconds.

C. Four body, massive, "forme quatre baguettes", engine turned. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, steel Breguet hands. M 19-, frosted and gilt, double train, 19 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Independent seconds train with a boit on the band. Repeating on gongs with slide on the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 52mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 240

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Charles E. Jacot, Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, No. 3382, circa 1860. Rare and fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased watch with independant seconds, "diablotine" and the special lever escapement patented in June 1858.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished with reeded band. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel, with Roman numerals, outer Arabic independant seconds ring and sunk subsidiary 1/4 seconds "foudroyante". Blued steel and gilt Breguet hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, double train, partly skeletonized, with going barrels, 28 jewels, counterpoised special patented Jacot's quarter seconds beating straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Diam. 55mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 241

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Theodore B. Starr, Swiss, circa 1910. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, with invisible hinges. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17-, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, adjusted cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Diam. 46mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 242

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

F. Bôckmann, Lucerne, Swiss, circa 1920. Very fine 18 ct. gold, keyless, minute repeating watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. Mat gold, with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Iozenge" hands. M. 16-, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with swanneck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 47mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 243

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Cesar Racine, Swiss, circa 1925. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch, with independent striking train.

C. Three body, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. Mat gold, with cubic Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "fuseaux" hands. M. 17-, nickel plated, "à vagues" decoration, double train with differential winding, 24 Jewels, straight line lever escapement, adjusted cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Striking on gongs with an independent train, released by a push piece on the winding crown. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Diam. 47mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 244

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine 14 ct. gold, hunting cased, keyless, five minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "pomme. et filets", engine-turned with reeded band. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel, with Roman numerals and outer red Arabic minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. M. Glazed, 18-, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs, with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 52mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 245

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 398171, case by Verger No. 8482, made for Feagans & Co. in 1924's. Very fine 18 ct. gold, silver and lacked, Art-Deco, keyless, dress-watch.

C. Two piece "knife edge" lacked in dark green, with gold pendant and bow, a green jade pearl used as winding crown. D. Mat gold, with Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M.10"', rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, five adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,715

LOT 246

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

L. Gallopin & Cie., Successeurs de Henry Capt, Genève, No. 43933, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless fob-watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", enamelled overall in black, an applied gold monogram on the back. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, Blued steel "scoties" hands. M. 9,5?, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 29mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

LOT 247

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No.122811, case No.234761, made for Edward H. Hobbs, Selma, Alabama, circa 1899. Very fine 18 ct. gold, diamond set, keyless fobwatch.

C. Four body, keyless, "demi-bassine", chased overall with flowers and set with diamonds. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer red Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 9,5?, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 28mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 248

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 89928, case No. 207766, circa 1892. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless fob watch with a diamond set matching clip, in original blue velvet fitted case, sold to Prince Soltykoff.

C. Four body, massive, "Empire", with reeded band, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine turning, small eccentric cartouche "en réserve" and further gold leaf decoration on the edge. Gold cuvette. Gold diamond set clip in form of a ribbon knot, with gold stars on a blue enamel ground. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 12,5? frosted and gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 249

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Cartier, Paris, No. 20673 and 415022, made in 1928. Rare and fine platinum, diamond set lighter set with a watch.

C. The watch is set in the lighter, with diamond set bezel and applied initial "E". D. Mat silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 8"', rhodium plated, " fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, three adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, lighter and movement. In good condition. Dim. 32 x 45 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 250

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen, No. 16667, Swiss, circa 1930. Very fine and rare, platinum, diamond set, very flat, minute repeating, keyless dress-watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished with diamond set bezel. Platinum cuvette. D. Satine silver with applied gold cubic Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued "Romaines" hands. M. 16,5"', rhodium plated, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, ten adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs, with slide in the band.Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 251

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 410859, case by Verger Frères, Paris, No. 11756, made for Charlton & Co. , in 1929's. Fine and rare 18 ct. two coloured gold, keyless " montre à volets".

C. Rectangular, with thumb bars and sprung shutters, yellow gold stops at each end. Gold cuvette. D. Mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals. White gold "scoties" hands. M. 9"', nickel plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 45 x 30mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 252

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Breguet No. 1294, sold to Mr. Robert Kahn on 10 June 1927 for the sum of 8000 Francs. Fine 18 ct. white gold keyless dress watch with digital jumping hour.

C. Three piece, "variée carrure plate", satine with polished bezels, No. B 1294. D. Fixed mat silver ring with Arabic minute numerals, the time indicated by a revolving central disc engine-turned with an arrow, the digital jump hour visible in an aperture pierced through the point of the arrow. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, ébauche by R. Cart, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 43mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 253

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Movado, Swiss, 1930's. Fine 18 ct. three coloured gold "Ermeto" purse watch.

C. massive rectangular, with alternate white, yellow and pink gold strips in a geometrical pattern. D. Mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals. Gold "Iozenge" hands. M. 8,5"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, srtaight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Patented Ermeto winding device by means of the sliding case. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 47 x 32mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 254

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 59468, case No. 6215, 1940's. Fine, square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. two-tone gold, with indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 8 3/4? rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions and temperatures, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24x32 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 255

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 833112, case No. 619324, circa 1940. Very fine, rectangular, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. pink, 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. 20x36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 256

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 784484, case No. 2613778, Ref. 3406, circa 1959, produced in 50 examples only. Fine, horizontal rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold geometrical design and indexes. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 23-300? Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27x37 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 257

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Rolex Perpetual, Ref. 4645, 1940's. Fine, "carré galbé", self winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, straight lugs. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 9 3/4? rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 30x30 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 258

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 38578, 1930's. Very fine and rare, "carré galbé", center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. shaped, massive, polished. D. mat silver, with applied gold Breguet numerals. "Cathédrale" gold hands. M. 10 ? 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. 28x28 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 259

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Breguet, No. B 318, 1940's. Fine, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 13"' 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 260

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Rolex, "Oyster Chronograph Antimagnetic", Ref. 4768, produced in 220 examples in 1947. Very fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer and triple date.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer and date graduations, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 261

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Breguet, No. B 1554, 1950's. Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and triple date.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Bâton" steel hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 262

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 422599, case No. 509768, specially made in 1990. Extremely fine and rare, platinum gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof. D. mat silver, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

LOT 263

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Mathey-Tissot, No. 93997, 1940's. Fine and rare, square, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, concave hooded lugs, "Bombé" crystal. D. pink, with painted Roman numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, at the center, spiral tachometric scale. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M.10"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 25x25 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 264

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Universal, Genève, "Uni-compax", 1940's. Very fine and rare, small, "carré galbé", 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, table crystal. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10 3/4"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26x26 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 265

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Baume & Mercier Genève, "Prima", No 97749, 1940's. Fine and rare, square, 18 ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. pink, with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, at the center, spiral tachometric scale. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 10"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 25x25 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 266

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Universal, Genève, "Aerocompax", No. 52205, 1950's. Fine, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer and memento, with two crowns.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers and the memento in 12 hours, outer tachometer graduation. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escape-ment, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

LOT 267

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 470142, case No. 387036, Ref. 4072, 1950's. Fine and rare, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Roman 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 balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 268

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 536703, case No. 362829, 1950's. Very fine, large, curved, "carré galbé", center second, self winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C.flared, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. mat sil-ver, with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12? rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 35x44 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 269

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 470022, case No. 351605, Ref. 6087, 1940's. Very fine and rare, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register and tachometer and telemeter, with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, water-proof, teardrop lugs. 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, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 71,300

LOT 270

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 463860, case No. 311659, 1940's. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date and moon phases, with certificate.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, fluted lugs. D. two-tone silver, with applied gold star 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. 12 1/2? rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 271

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Bulgari Roma, No. 6927, 1980's. Very fine and rare, extra-flat,

C. massive, polished, signed on the bezel. D. black, with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 8 3/4? signed Gérald Genta, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, ever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 272

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Boucheron Paris, No. 70162, 1960's. Fine and unusual, 18ct gold Iady's wristwatch, in the shape of a belt buckle.

C. shaped, massive, polished, satined, buckle shaped deployant clasp. D. champagne. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 5 3/4? rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 19 mm. Diam. of the buckle : 40 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 273

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Boucheron Paris, No. 98282, 1960's. Fine, oval, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch.

C. shaped, massive, polished, hooded lugs. D. champagne. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 8? gilt brass, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 28x35 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 274

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Bulgari, 1980's. Fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, signed on the bezel. D. black, with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 6 jewels, with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 275

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Boucheron Paris, 1950's. Very fine, 18ct pink gold lady's wristwatch held by two large articulated rectangular gold buckles, with 18 ct gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, mobile lugs, table crystal. D. champagne, with indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 4 3/4? rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. Dim. 18x18 mm. Dim. of the buckle 43x28 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

LOT 276

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Boucheron Paris, 1950's. Fine and unusual, 18ct gold, sapphires and diamonds fancy lady's wristwatch, with 18 ct gold snake bracelet.

C. shaped, massive, polished, set with 10 large baguette sapphires and 4 diamonds, mobile Iugs. D. champagne, with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 5 1/4? rhodiumed, "fausses côte s" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. Dim. 27x28 mm. Total length : 180 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 277

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Van Cleef and Arpels, 1950's. Amusing, padlock shaped, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch, with 18 ct gold integrated snake bracelet.

C. shaped, massive, polished. D. champagne, with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 4 1/2? baguette, signed Cyma, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25x12 mm. Total length : 182 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 278

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

S. Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Very fine and rare, rectangular, asymetric, 14ct gold lady's wristwatch with unusual clasp.

C. massive, polished, rounded bezel at 12 o'clock, the one piece bracelet bears a rectangular ring in the shape of the case to clasp the watch. D. champagne, with applied gold indexes. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 7"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22x34 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 279

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Van Cleef & Arpels, No. 3768, 1940's. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, bi-colour, " guilloché" gold case, white gold reeded hooded Iugs, sapphireset winding-crown. D. champagne, with indexes. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2? signed Pery Watch Swiss, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 21x39 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 280

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Hermès Paris, No. 88124, 1960's. Extremely rare, rectangular, 18ct gold Iady's wristwatch with concealed dial, in the shape of a belt buckle, with 18 ct pink gold deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. black, with painted Roman numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 5 1/4? signed International Watch Co. , rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20x30 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

LOT 281

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Movado, Andy Warhol Times/5, No 231/250, made in 1988. Fine and very unusual, world-time, rectangular, black stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with 5 dials representing 5 towns in the world for 5 different time zone.

C. 5 polished cases linked between themselves. D. 5 dials with 5 different views. "Bâton" red hands. M. with quartz standardization. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Total length : 225 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 282

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Movado, "The Color of Time", designed by Arman, No. 074/180, April 1990. Very fine and rare, silver gentleman's wristwatch, with silver deployant clasp, fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back, reeded bezel, integrated hooded lugs. D. white with polychrome paintbrushes as numerals and hands. M.10"' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

LOT 283

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Jacques Mauris (Genève), circa 1700. Fine and rare gilt brass and enamel Louis XIV " oignon" watch, with enamel cock.

C. Double body, "onion" the bezel enamelled with a painted landscape (slightly restored), the back enamelled overall with a painted scene of a flute player, a young lady and a child, the edge with a landscape matching with that of the bezel. D. slightly Iater white enamel, embossed, with Roman numerals. Later blued steel single hand. M. GiIt brass full plate, with Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel three armed balance, pierced and engraved gilt brass cock, set with an enamel plate, painted with a portrait of Cleopatra, on a black ground, in the manner of the Huaud workshop. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 62mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 16,675

LOT 284

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

David Luce, London, circa 1700. Fine gilt brass and enamel watch.

C. Double body bassine, the enamelled back painted with a very fine scene, depicting Mars, Venus and Amour, the border with four small landscapes painted in cartouches. A castle falling into ruins, painted inside, on the enamel backing. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (specially made toward the mid XVlllth century for such enamel dials are easier to read than the silver champleve dials, used previously). Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. GiIt brass full plate, with silver pillars in form of standing lions in escutcheons, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel three armed balance, gilt brass English cock. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 50mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 285

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

A. Golay, Leresche & Fils, Genève, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, minute repeating, keyless, moon phase astronomical

C. Slightly later, four body, massive, "pomme et grande gouge" polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary dial for week days, months with inner leap year cycle, date and seconds with inner moon pha se aperture. Blued steel "Spade hands". M. Glazed, 19 ? nickeled, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, counterpoised, adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, the push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and the cuvette (latterly engraved). In very good condition. Diam. 54mm.

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 31,050

LOT 286

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Unsigned, Le Phare, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating, keyless, moon phase astronomical watch, with calendar and triple calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "Bassine et filets", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary dials for week days, months, dates and seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 20?, gilt brass, 18 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. In good condition. Diam. 55mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 287

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Henry Capt, Genève, No. 31929, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless, quarter repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Glazed gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M.19?, nickeled, "fausses côtes" decoration, 32 jewels, counterpoised adjustable, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 288

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

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

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the cover with blue champleve enamelled Roman numerals around the dial aperture. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "pear" hands. M.19?, frosted and gilt, three quarter plate, 22 jewels in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with a slide in the band, the split second chronograph with push pieces on the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 55mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 289

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie. , Genève, No. 63712, case No. 63712, made for Schôndorfer, Hofuhrmacher, Wien, circa 1883. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the back engraved with a comtal coat of arms and the motta : Virtutum nexu. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à mous-taches" , cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 48mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 290

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Bourdin, rue de la Paix, 28, Paris, No. 9074, circa 1860. Fine and rare, small 18 ct. gold, keyless "montre à tact".

C. Four body, massive "forme quatre baguettes", polished, with gold touch pins on the band, a monogram with the head of a red deer, in an escutcheon, engraved on the cover, the large revolving "tact" hand, engraved with scrolls, on the back. Gold cuvette with an aperture allowing the tact hand to be cached by the "tact" wheel. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 15"', gilt brass, bar caliber, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 45mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 291

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Bourdin, rue de la Paix, 28, Paris, No. 8658, circa 1860. Fine and rare, miniature 18 ct. gold, keyless " montre à tact".

C. Four body, massive "forme quatre baguettes", polished, with gold touch pins on the band, a monogram with a Comtal crown engraved on the cover, the large revolving "tact" hand, on the back. Gold cuvette with an aperture allowing the tact hand to be cached by the " tact" wheel. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 12"', gilt brass, bar caliber, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 35mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 292

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1890. Very fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, keyless watch with fly-back perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets" polished, the cover applied with a pink gold comtal coat of arms with the motta : Virtutum Nexu, the back, with an applied pink gold monogram. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary dials for week days, the month and subsidiary seconds, half-moon sector for the fly-back perpetual calendar. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" deco-ration, gold train of wheels, 17 jewels, counterpoised, adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 53mm.

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 293

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Sir John Bennett Limited, Watchmaker to the Queen and the Admiralty, 65 Cheapside, London, Swiss, made for the Indian market, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets" polished, the enamelled portrait of a Maharajah, on the cover. Gold cuvette lacking. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M.19?, gilt brass, three quarter plate, 19 jewels in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Diam. 53mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 294

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Lequin & Yersin, Fleurier, Swiss, made for the Indian market, circa 1880. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel diamond-set, hunting cased, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", with reeded band and engraved bezels pendant and bow, back and cover with red translucent enamel over engine-turning inlaid with rose-diamond in rosette pattern, the border with translucent champleve enamelled Arabesques ( slightly restored). Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel fancy hands. M. 18?, gilt brass, 14 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallIc balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 50mm.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

LOT 295

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

West End Watch Co. Geneva, Bombay, Calcutta, Swiss, made for the Indian market, circa 1900. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond set keyless watch with split seconds

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine et filets", the band, bezel and pendant with champleve enamelled decoration, the back enamelled with a painted scene of riders in a landscape, framed by champleve enamelled vine-branch decoration on a dark blue ground, inlaid with large rose-diamonds. Silvered gold cuvette.D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16?, gilt brass, hait plate, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, push piece on the winding crown, split seconds push piece in the band. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 47mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 296

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Anonymous, Swiss, made for the Chinese market, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets", with split-pearl set bezels, the band chased in a forma) pattern, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, painted with a scene depicting a loving couple in a garden. Gold cuvette engraved with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "pear" hands. M. 20?, gilt brass, half plate, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push-piece on the winding crown. In good condition. Diam. 46mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 297

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

LeCoultre & Co. , Swiss, for the Chinese market. Enamel by Rosselet, circa 1900. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl set, keyless minute repeating, center seconds watch.

C. Four body "Empire" with split pearl set bezels, diamond- cut band, the back with a bunch of flowers painted on an enamel pannel. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and seconds rings, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18?, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 26 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the movement below one of the hammers. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 298

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 828520, case No. 617866, circa 1938. Very fine and rare, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, overhanging central Iugs, hinged 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, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 299

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 823469, case No. 617259, circa 1936. Very fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bearing long straight lugs and bezel in the shape of a U. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 8 3/4? 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. 25x38 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 300

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 809131, case No. 616679, circa 1927. Fine and rare, square, 18 et yellow gold, platinum and sapphires gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, applied platinum ring around the dial bearing sapphire indexes, hooded Iugs. D. satined silver. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 9 3/4? rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24x24 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 36,800