563 lots

LOT 301

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 850327, case No. 615594, circa 1936. Very fine and rare, asymetric, 18ct pink gold gentleman' s wristwatch.

C. asymetric, massive, polished, satined, stepped sides. D. pink, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 8"'-85 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escape-ment, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance- spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24x40 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 39,100

LOT 302

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 760663, case No. 682146, Ref. 2526, circa 1953.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. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12-600 AT"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax 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 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 303

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 740471, case No. 422951, Ref. 2428, circa 1953. Very fine, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, large straight fluted Iugs. D. pink, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10"'-200 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 304

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 491493, case No. 325987, 1950's.Fine, center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fancy Iugs. D. "guilloché" gold, with applied gold indexes. "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. 36 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 305

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 927884, case No. 639547, circa 1945.Very fine, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with certificate.

C. massive, polished. D. pink, with indexes and applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 12"'120, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 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 6,325

LOT 306

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 703155, case No. 677416, Ref. 2508, 1950's. Fine, center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27 - SC Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escape-ment, 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. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 307

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

Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Chronometer", Ref. 2940, 1930's. Fine, tonneau shaped, center second, self winding, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof. D. mat silver, with painted gold and radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 308

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

Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Chronometer", Ref. 2940, 1930's. Fine, tonneau shaped, center second, self winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

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

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 309

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

Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Chronometer", Ref. 3372, 1940's. Fine, tonneau shaped, center second, self winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18 ct pink gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, graduated bezel. D. pink, with painted gold and radIumed Arabic numerals and indexes. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 310

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

Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Officially Certif ied Chronometer", Ref. 5050, 1940's. Fine, tonneau shaped, center second, self winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

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

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 311

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Certif ied Chronometer, " Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065, 1940's. Fine and rare, tonneau shaped, center second, self winding, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with yellow gold and stainless steel bracelet.

C.massive, polished, screwed back, bi-colour, waterproof. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Alpha" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 312

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

Paul Ditisheim, Solvil, 1930's. Fine, rectangular curved, platinum and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bevelled bezel and crystal. D. mat silver, with diamondset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" platinum hands. M. 71 /2? rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 19x47 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 313

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 201186, case No. 601783, circa 1923. Fine, early, tonneau shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18 ct gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver, with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9"' gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 26x36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 314

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 387814, case No. 245224, 1920's. Fine and rare, small, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. white enamel, with blue Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. Breguet gold hands. M. 101/2? gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 27 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 315

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, cased by Verger Paris, No. 405702, 1920's. Very fine, Art Déco, 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18 ct white and yellow gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, bi-colour. D. mat sil -ver, with applied gold "cubiste" Arabic numerals. " Cathédrale" gold hands. M. 8 3/4"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25x31 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 14,375

LOT 316

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

Movado, "Polyplan" Chronometer, for A. H. Ismail, Calcutta & Colombo, 1930's. Rare, tonneau shaped, curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, top winder. D. mat silver, with painted radial Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 6 3/4"' tonneau with three inclined planes, rhodiumed, "oeil de perdrix" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 20x45 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 317

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

Breguet "Marine", No. 1776 B, present series. Fine, center second, self winding, 18ct gold gentleman' s wristwatch, with date, fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, waterproof, reeded band, straight Iugs, screwed bars, sapphire crystal. D. "guilloché" silver, with painted Roman numerals, aperture for the date. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 11 1/2--Cal. B- 549 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 33 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. 21 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 318

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

Breguet, No. 4050 B, present series. Fine, astronomic, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with perpetual calendar, moon phases and up-and-down indication , fitted box and certificate, gold calendar correcting pin with short chain.

C. massive, polished, "Empire " style, reeded band, straight lugs, sapphireset winding-crown, screwed bars, sapphire crystal. D. "guilloché" silver, with painted Roman numerals, + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months and the leap year, sector graduation or the up-and-down and for the age of the moon, aperture for the lunations. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 12? rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 38 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. 21 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

LOT 319

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

Breguet, No. 3727 B, present series. Fine, self winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with double date, lunar calendar and moon phases, fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, reeded band, straight lugs, screwed bars, sapphireset winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. "guilloché" silver, with painted Roman numerals on a decentred ring, aperture for the days of the week and of the month, for the lunations, graduation for the age of the moon. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 12"'-, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 35 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted te 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. 21 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 320

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

Breguet Tourbillon, No. 4765, Brevet du 7 Messidor, An 9, present series. Very fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with visible tourbillon, fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, reeded band, straight lugs, screwed bars, sapphire crystal. D. "guilloché" silver, with painted Roman numerals on a decentred ring, graduation and aperture for the visible tourbillon. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. No 278, 12"'-Cal. 558, threequarter plate engraved gilt brass, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 63,250

LOT 321

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

Francois Jolly, A Paris, No.272, circa 1750. Exceptional 20ct. gold enamel and moss agate à toc quarter-repeating watch with matching chatelaine, key and seal.

C.Two body, engraved with a matted and graduated trellis pattern, and enamelled in high relief basse-taille technique with foliage and in ronde-bosse with multicoloured flowers, the back inset with oval panels of moss agate. All gold chatelaine, the clip suspending four plaques and all decorated in the same techniques, with original key and seal engraved with a coat-of arms.D. White enamel,Roman hour and Arabic minute numerals. Winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Pierced gold Louis XV hands. M. GiIt full plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement with Leroy's depthing adjustment, plain steel balance, flat spring. Foliage pierced and engraved continental cock with steel endpiece. Dumb quarterrepeating on blocks by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dims. 46 mm.,158 mm. overall length.

CHF 35,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 50,600

LOT 322

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine and rare, 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set, quarter repeating ring-watch with visible balance.

C. The movement is set o a ring, with split-pearl set bezel, and winding shutters. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Dial plate with white and blue champleve floral decoration on a black ground. M. Rectangular, gilt brass, full plate, with inset bell, going barrel, cylinder escapement with diamond set balance. Repeating on a bell, with slide along the bezel. In good condition. Dim. 32 x 22 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 323

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

J. Thierry, London, No. 955, circa 1770. Rare 18 ct. gold miniature watch.

C. Three body, with engraved bezels, the back polished. D. White enamel, with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Full plate, diameter 14 mm. , with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, gilt brass pierced and chased cock. Signed on the back plate. Good condition. Diam. 22 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 324

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

Blondel & Melly, Genève, No. 18611, circa 1840. Fine and rare, 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond set miniature watch, with matching pin and key, in original fitted box.

C. Four body, "demi-bassine", the back of dark blue translucent enamel over engine-turning (restored). , with applied rose-diamond set rosette. Gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 5,5- silvered, bar caliber, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain three armed balance. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition, suspended to a gold pin by two matching enamelled linked enamelled and diamond set charms. Diam. 16 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 325

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

Daniel de Saint Leu, Watchmaker of Her Majesty, London, No. 2037, made for the Islamic market, circa 1780. Fine 18 ct. three coloured gold triple-cased quarter striking clock-watch.

C. Third, double body in gilt brass, covered with tortoise shell. Second, double body, the bezel chased with a floral decoration, the back chased in high relief with military trophies, and outer garland of flowers matching that of the bezel. Inner double body, bassine, the back engraved with military trophies, the edge pierced and engraved with scrolls and flowers. GiIt brass dust-cap. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, gilt brass English cock. Striking on a bell, with strike-silent selection lever on the bezel. Signed on the dial, the dust cap and the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 75mm.

CHF 22,000 - 28,000

LOT 326

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

Daniel de Saint Leu, Watchmaker of Her Majesty, London, No. 2666, made for the Islamic market, circa 1780. Fine 18 ct. gold pair-cased quarter striking clockwatch.

C. Outer double body, the bezel pierced and engraved with a floral decoration, the back engraved with military trophies, chased with a garland of leaves, the edge pier ced and engraved with a floral decoration matching that of the bezel. Inner double body, bassine, the back pierced and engraved with scrolls and flowers. GiIt brass dust-cap. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands (later minute hand). M. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, gilt brass English cock. Striking on a bell, with strike-silent selection lever on the bezel. Signed on the dial, the dust cap and the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 60mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 327

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

Daniel de Saint Leu, Watchmaker of Her Majesty, London, No. 3858, made for the Islamic market, circa 1780. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pair-cased quarter striking clock-watch.

C. Outer double body, the bezel pierced and chased with a floral decoration, the back set with an enamel pannel painted with military trophies, framed with a chased garland of leaves, the edge pierced and chased with a floral decoration matching that of the bezel. Inner double body, bassine, the back pierced and engraved with scrolls and flowers. GiIt brass dust-cap. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "scoties" skeletonized hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel three armed balance, giIt brass English cock. Striking on a bell, with strike-silent selection lever on the bezel. Signed on the dial, the dust cap and the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 60mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 328

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

Markwick, Markham, Perigal, London, No. 41924, made for the Islamic Market, hallmarked London 1813. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel triple cased quarter repeating watch, with a matching gold and enamel crank-key.

C. Third, double body with a glazed back and scallop edged, the bezels with alternate champleve enamelled white anchors and flags, on a black ground. The second, double body with scallop edges and champleve enamelled bezels matching the decoration of the third one, the back with military trophies painted en grisaille on a black ground. The inner, double body, bassine, the polished back pierced and engraved with scrolls on the border. D. White enamel dial, with Turkish numerais. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Full plate with a gilt brass dust rim, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, polished steel three armed balance, gilt brass English cock, with diamond endstone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 41 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 17,825

LOT 329

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

Vacheron & Constantin No. 360674, mad for Spaulding & Co. in 1913, case No. 3511, specially made in Paris by Verger. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl and diamond set, rectangular, Art Nouveau, keyless fob watch with matching gold and seed-pearl chain with diamondset links.

C. Three piece rectangular, framed with seed-pearls, translucent red enamel over engine turning with painted flowers. In a diamond set oval frame, on the back, a dancing lady is carved on a glass panel in the style of Lalique. D. Mat silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 8,5?, nickeled, "fausses côtes" decoration, 16 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial signed Spaulding, case signed Verger, Movement signed Vacheron & Constantin. In very good condition. Dim. 40 x 30mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 37,950

LOT 330

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

Paul Ditisheim, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, No. 23458, made for the Spanish market, circa 1910. Very fine and rare 18 ct. two coloured gold hunting cased, keyless, minute repeating, Westminster, " grande sonnerie" clock-watch, in original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", chased overall with garlands over an amati ground, a monogram on the cover, an acanthus rosette on the back. Gold cuvette. D. Mat gold with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19"', nickeled, double train with differential winding, 39 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric Index. Minute repeating and Westminster grande sonnerie on four gongs with four hammers, released by a push piece in the band, silent/sonnerie selector by the bezel. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 56mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 74,750

LOT 331

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

Anonymous (probably Barbezat) day going, keyless minute repeating watch,carillon on three gongs.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", the band engraved with a formai decoration, the cover enamelled with a painted scene of riders jumping a river, further engraved and rose-diamond inlaid formai decoration on the border. The back enamelled with a painted scene of a rider in a landscape, further engraved decoration on the border, matching that of the cover. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"' , gilt brass, 5 wheel train, 29 jewels, counterpoised, adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on three gongs with three hammers, the slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 56mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 332

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 333949, case No. 245072, circa 1905. Rare and fine 18 ct. gold, keyless watch with 24 hour dial.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine et filets", polished, the back engine-turned. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M.19 ?, gilt brass, 20 jewels, straight line lever escape-ment "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with worm micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 60mm.

CHF 20,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 333

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

Patek Philippe & Cie. , Genève, No. 129171, case No. 237071, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro, circa 1906. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless Chronometro Gondolo, with 24 hour dial.

C. Four body massive "demi-bassine", engine-turned ( slightly rubbed), with a small monogram engraved on the back. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " spade" hands. M. 20? gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe patent index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Diam. 56mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 334

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

Patek Philippe & Cie. , Genève, No. 47853, case No. 47853, circa 1874. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, 5 minute repeating, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "pomme grande gouge", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer gilt Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19?, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 24 jewels, counterpoised adjustable 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. 53mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 335

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

Army & Navy Cooperative Society Ltd. No. 6340, 105 Victoria St. , London, with London Hallmarks for 1894. Very fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, keyless watch with chronograph and 60 minute progressive recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. 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, 18 jewels in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, diamond end-stone, free sprung blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Chronograph with push piece in the band. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 336

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 316513, case No. 191868, dated 1904. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette with the engraved date. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold spade hands. M. 18 ?, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 32 jewels, counterpoised, adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and push piece on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Diam. 52mm.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

LOT 337

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

Patek Philippe & Cie. , Genève, No. 48240, case No. 48240, made for Hennegen, Bates & Co. Baltimore, circa 1876. Fine early 18 ct. gold, keyless watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine carrure ronde", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet Numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 18?, nickel plated, 25 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, push piece on the winding crown. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 49mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 338

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

Patek Philippe & Cie. , Genève, No. 125265, case No. 264643, circa 1905. Rare and fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless minute repeating watch with independent striking train.

C. Four body, massive "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet Numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 17-, nickel plated, double train with differential winding, "fausses côtes" decoration, 35 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs, the repeating train released by a button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 339

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 331015, case No. 200011, made in 1904. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with split seconds chronograph and 30 minute progressive recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette with the engraved name of the first owner. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel spade hands. M.18?, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 35 jewels, counterpoised, adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and push pieces in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Diam. 52mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 340

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

Rolex Oyster Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified Cosmograph, Ref. 6263, with gold bezel, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976. Fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with screwed round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with 18 ct gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel, "Triplock" winding-crown. D. bicolour black and gold, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. " Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13? rhodiumed, 17 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 341

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

Rolex Oyster Superlative Chronometer, Off icially Certified Cosmograph, Ref. 6263, with black bezel, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976. Fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with screwed round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with 18 ct gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel "Triplock" winding-crown. D. bicolour gold and black, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. " Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13? rhodiumed, 17 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 342

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

Rolex Oyster Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified Cosmograph, Ref. 6263, with black bezel, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976. Fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with screwed round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with 18 ct gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel, "Triplock" winding-crown. D. bicolour black and gold, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. " Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13? rhodiumed, 17 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 343

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

Rolex Oyster Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified Cosmograph, Ref. 6263, with black bezel, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976. Fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with screwed round button chronograph, register and tachometer, with 18

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel, "Triplock" winding-crown. D. bicolour black and gold, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. " Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13? rhodiumed, 17 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 344

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

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, Ref. 6265, with black bezel, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976. Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with screwed round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour black and white, with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13? rhodiumed, 17 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 7,820

LOT 345

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

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

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour satined silver and black, with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. " Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13? rhodiumed, 17 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 346

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

Rolex, Cosmograph Daytona, Ref. 6239, with steel bezel, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976. Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour satined silver and black, with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. " Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13? rhodiumed, 17 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 347

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

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, Ref. 6262, with steel bezel, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976. Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with screwed round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour satined silver and black, with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. " Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13? rhodiumed, 17 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 7,820

LOT 348

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

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, Ref. 6262 , with black bezel, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976. Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with screwed round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with stainless steel Jubilee bracelet

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel . D. bicolour black and white, with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13? rhodiumed, 17 jewels . Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 349

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

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, Ref. 6265, with steel bezel, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976. Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with screwed round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour satined silver and black, with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. " Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13? rhodiumed, 17 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 350

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified Cosmograph Daytona, Ref. 16520, first series of the present production. Fine, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with screwed round button chronograph, register and tachometer, 50 hours power reserve, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet, with fitted box.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof at 100 meters,, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour, sapphire crystal. D. bicolour black and white, with applied radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13"'-Cal. 4030 rhodiumed, 31 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 9,430

LOT 351

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified Cosmograph Daytona, Ref. 16520, first series of the present production. Fine, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with screwed round button chronograph, register and tachometer, 50 hours power reserve, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof at 100 meters,, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour, sapphire crystal. D. bicolour white and black, with applied radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13"'-Cal. 4030 rhodiumed, 31 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 352

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Cosmograph Daytona, Ref. 16523, second series of the present production. Fine, self winding, 18 ct gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with screwed round button chronograph, register and tachometer, 50 hours power reserve, with 18 ct gold and stainless steel Oyster bracelet, with fitted box and certificate.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof at 100 meters,, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 400 units per hour, "Triplock" winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. bicolour gold and black, with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13"'-Cal. 4030 rhodiumed, 31 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

LOT 353

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Cosmograph Daytona, Ref. 16520, second series of the present production. Fine, self winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with screwed round button chronograph, register and tachometer, 50 hours power reserve, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet, with fitted box and certificate.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof at 100 meters,, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 400 units per hour, "Triplock" winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. bicolour black and white, with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13"'-Cal. 4030 rhodiumed, 31 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 354

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified Cosmograph Daytona, Ref. 16520, first series of the present production. Fine, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with screwed round button chronograph, register and tachometer, 50 hours power reserve, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof at 100 meters,, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour, sapphire crystal. D. bicolour white and black, with applied radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13"'-Cal. 4030 rhodiumed, 31 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 355

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "GMT Master", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6542, 1970's. Fine, two time-zone, center second, self winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with date and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, red and blue revolving graduated bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours. D. black, with radiumed indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 1,600 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 356

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "GMT Master", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certif ied, Ref. 16700, present series. Fine, two time-zone, center second, self winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with date and stainless steel Oyster bracelet, with fitted box and certificate.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, red and blue revolving graduated bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours, sapphire crystal. D. black, with radiumed indexes, aperture for the date. " Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 357

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, " GMT Master " Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 16700, 1980's. Fine, two time-zone, center second, self winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with date, with stainless steel Jubilee bracelet, with fitted box and certificate.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, revolving graduated red and blue bezel for the second zone time in 24 hours, sapphire crystal. D. black, with radiumed indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 358

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "GMT Master", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1675, 1960's. Fine, two time-zone, center second, self winding, 18 ct gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with date and 18 ct gold and stainless steel Jubilee bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, black revolving graduated bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours. D. black, with radiumed indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 359

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

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

C. polished, satined, screwed back, bi-colour, waterproof, graduated revolving bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours, sapphire crystal. D. brown, with applied gold radiumed indexes, aperture for the date. " Skeleton" radiumed hands with independent adjustment. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapebalance adjusted to system, self-compensating Dial, case and movement 356 359 175 Estimate: SFr. 2'600 ? 3'000 ment, Superbalance 6 positions, antishock Breguet balance-spring. signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 360

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual" Submariner ", Ref. 5513, 1950's. Fine, center second, self winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof at 200 meters, revolving graduated bezel, Triplock windingcrown. D. black, with radiumed indexes. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 361

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual" Submariner " Superlative Chronometer Officially Certif ied, Ref. 5513, 1960's. Fine, center second, self winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with stainless steel Fliplock Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof at 200 meters, revolving graduated bezel, Triplock windingcrown. D. black, with radiumed indexes. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 362

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual" Submariner ", Ref. 6538, 1970's. Fine, center second, self winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with stainless steel Fliplock Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof at 200 meters, revolving graduated bezel, Triplock windingcrown. D. black, with radiumed indexes. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 1,400 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 363

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner" Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1680, 1970's. Fine, center second, self winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with date and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof at 200 meters, revolving graduated bezel, Triplock windingcrown. D. black, with radiumed indexes, aperture forthe date. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 364

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner" Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 16618, present series. Fine, center second, self winding, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with date, with 18 ct gold Fliplock Oyster bracelet, with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, water-proof at 300 meters, revolving graduated blue bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. blue, with radiumed indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

LOT 365

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner" Superlative Chronometer Officially Certif ied, Ref. 16613, present series. Fine, center second, self winding, 18 ct gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with date, with 18 ct gold and stainless steel Fliplock Oyster bracelet, with fitted box and certificate.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, bi-colour, waterproof at 300 meters, revolving graduated blue bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. champagne, with diamond and sapphireset indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 366

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner" Superlative Chronometer Officially Certif ied, Ref. 16613, present series. Fine, center second, self winding, 18 ct gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with date, with 18 ct gold and stainless steel Fliplock Oyster bracelet, with fitted box and certificate.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof at 300 meters, revolving graduated blue bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. blue, with radiumed indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 367

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual" Submariner" Superlative Chronometer Officially Certif ied, Ref. 16613, present series. Fine, center second, self winding, 18 ct gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with 18 ct gold and stainless steel Fliplock Oyster bracelet, with fitted box and certificate.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof at 300 meters, revolving graduated bezel, Triplock windingcrown, sapphire crystal. D. black, with radiumed indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 368

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual" Submariner " Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 16800, present series. Fine, center second, self winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with stainless steel Fliplock Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof at 300 meters, revolving graduated bezel, Triplock windingcrown, sapphire crystal. D. black, with radiumed indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 369

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date," Submariner" Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 16800, present series. Fine, center second, self winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with date and stainless steel Fliplock Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof at 300 meters, revolving graduated bezel, Triplock windingcrown, sapphire crystal. D. black, with radiumed indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 370

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "GMT Master", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 16713, present series. Fine, two time-zone, center second, self winding, 18 ct gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with date and 18 ct gold and stainless steel Oyster bracelet, with fitted box.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, black revolving graduated bezel for the second time , zone in 24 hours, sapphire crystal. D. black, with radiumed indexes, aperture for the date. " Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 371

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "GMT Master", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certif ied, Ref. 16750, 1980's. Fine, two time-zone, center second, self winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with date and stainless steel Jubilee bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, red and blue revolving graduated bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours. D. black, with radiumed indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,200

LOT 372

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

J.A.L.A., South German, circa 1680. Fine and very rare Baroque style silver and tortoiseshell- mounted timepiece mantel clock.

C. Oak and softwood carcass with tortoiseshell-veneered sides and base with silvered ripple mouldings, the front of the base drawer,columns dial surround and top decorated with sheet silverwork embossed with summer flowers and foliage. Winged bail finial, the sliding back panel and surround veneered in palisander wood. D. Rectangular gilt copper dial plate with engraved cherub spandrels, the centre with a profusion of summer flowers, aperture below for viewing the pendulum. Silver chapter-ring with Roman numerals and half-hour divisions. Single blued-steel tulip hand. M. Circular gilt plates, turned balluster pillars, fusee with original longlink chain, short train, verge escapement with very light bob pendulum, ratchet wheel set-up with large pierced and engraved click cock and blued-steel spring. Signed with initiais on the backplate. In very good condition. Dims. 39 cm. x 25 cm. x 13 cm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 373

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

Breguet No. 4851, sold to Mr. Delaporte on 10 February 1831, for the sum of 800 Francs. Two day marine chronometer, of small size, with single barrel.

C. Two part solid mahogany box (rebuilt), with sliding observation lid, brass handles and external fittings, Brass bowl with threaded bezel, suspended in square pattern gimbals with rounded corners. D. Mat silver, the small chapter-ring with Roman hour and Arabic numerals, and symmetrical subsidiary seconds below. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. Brass full plate movement, with single going barrel, navette shaped platform, No. 220, with spring detent escapement, bimetallic two armed balance. Free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Diam. of the dial : 95 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 374

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

Fatton, élève de Breguet, circa 1840. Very fine gilt brass, moon phase, astronomical carriage clock with alarm, thermometer, power reserve indication and special escapement.

C. Glazed, giIt bronze, with four fluted flat columns, the top finely engraved with scrolls of foliage and flowers. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. GiIt brass dial plate, decorated with engravings matching that of the top, apertures for day, date and moon- phase, sectors for thermometer and up-and-down scale. M. GiIt brass, with a large going barrel, duplex escapement with cut bimetallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring. ' Pull wound alarm on a bell, set by means of a button on the top. Signed on the dial plate. In very good condition. Dim. 12 x 9 x 6 cm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 33,350

LOT 375

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

Anonymous, attributable to the workshops of Jacquet Droz & Leschot, circa 1790 Very rare gilt-metal and enamel cage with double singing and flying birds in automaton waterfalls.

C. Sunburst pattern irregular hexagonal base set with panels later decorated with garlands of flowers in multicoloured paillons on a translucent blue enamel ground. Cage with eight columns with urn finials, the sides and dome with filigree panels pierced with arrows, swags and scrolls ,bead-work frame and acorn finial. Two painted birds with turning bodies, moving wings and beaks, and jumping from perch to perch. Fountain of three turning glass rods. M. Brass plates, fusee with chain, rectangular bellows, a large wheel the full diameter of the plates mounting 6 cams in vertical and horizontal mode controlling the motion of the birds, 2 further disks for the flight, the motions being transmitted up the columns. In good condition. Dims. 210 mm. x 112 mm x 80 mm.

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

LOT 376

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

Charles Bruguier, Geneva, circa 1840. Fine silver-gilt and enamel singing bird box.

C. Two part, in polished tortoiseshell. Hinged compartment for a key. Lid enamelled with a lakeside landscape ( invisible repair), the interior with a panel of flowers. Foliage engraved gilt brass grille. Multi-coloured feathered bird with moving body, wings, tail, opening beak and turning head. M. Brass plates, fusee with chain and rectangular bellows. Signed on the movement, and retailer' s name on the case. In very good condition. Dims. 93 mm. x 61 mm. 35 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 377

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

Charles Bruguier, Geneva, circa 1860. Retailed by Mottu Freres Geneve Fine silver and enamel singing bird box.

C. Two part engine-turned on all surfaces and decorated with blue translucent enamel with applied foliage spandrels and corner mounts. Hinged compartment for a key. Lid enamelled with a lakeside landscape (invisible repair), the interior with a panel of flowers. Foliage engraved gilt brass grille. Multi-coloured feathered bird with moving body, wings, tail, opening beak and turning head. M. Brass piates,fusee with chain and rectangular bellows. Signed on the movement, and retailer's name on the case. In very good condition. Dims. 93 mm. x 61 mm. 35 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 378

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

by Juvet & Co., Hong Kong. Fine silver-gilt and enamel singing bird box.

C. Two part engine-turned on all surfaces and decorated with engraved foliage motifs with applied foliage spandrels. Hinged compartment for a key. Lid enamelled with a lakeside landscape (invisible repair), the interior with a panel of flowers. Foliage engraved gilt brass grille. Multi-coloured feathered bird with moving body,wings, tail,opening beak and turning head. M. Brass plates, fusee with chain and rectangular bel-lows. Signed on the movement, and retailer's name on the case. In very good condition. Dims. 93 mm. x 61 mm. 35 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

LOT 379

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

Gregson,Hger. Du Roy, circa 1790. Fine gilt-metal Pendule d'Officier, with quarter-repeating and alarm.

C. Circular reeded band with pellet pattern bezels, back panel pierced with arrow pattern. Acanthus and claw feet and large watch-type handle. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals for hours and quarters (hair cracks). Blued-steel hands and alarm pointer. M. Circular brass plates, going-barrel,cylinder escapement with plain balance and flat spring. Pierced and engraved continental cock. Barrel for the alarm and cord-wound pull repeating. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Dims. 155 mm. overall height.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 380

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1810. Small gilt bronze traveling clock with alarm.

C. Round, with reeded band, engine turned bezel and octagonal base, handle at the top. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel "triagle ajoure" hands. M. Full plate, with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, verge escapement with plain brass, three armed balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Alarm striking on a bell screwed on the pierced back. In good condition. Diam. 7 cm., 12 cm. high.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 381

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

Moulinie, Geneve No. 2537, French, circa 1840. Fine and rare, gilt bronze, hour striking carriage clock with special escapement.

C. One piece, glazed on four panels, finely chased with formal decoration, the back door engraved with scrolls, the winding holes with shutters. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel " trefle" hands. M. Eight day going, double train with going barrels. Special Paul Garnier frictional-rest escapement drawn from the Debaufre escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring. Striking on gong, with count whee. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 12 x 8 x 6,5 cm., without the handle.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 382

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

Lepaute & Fils, Her. du Poi, Paris, No. 1734, circa 1740. Fine and rare, gilt bronze, hour striking and repeating carriage clock with alarm and special escapement.

C. One piece, glazed on four panels, finely chased with formal decoration, the back door engraved with scrolls, the winding holes with shutters. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary alarum setting dial. Blued steel " trefle" hands. M. Eight day going, double train with going barrels. Special Paul Garnier frictionalrest escapement drawn from the Debaufre escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring. Alarm, striking and repeating on a bell, the repeating train released by a push piece on the top. Signed on the top and the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 13 x 10 x 8cm., without the handle.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 383

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

Breguet No. 2286, circa 1900. Fine gilt bronze quarter repeating "Petite sonnerie" carriage clock with alarm.

C. Glazed "corniche". D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary alarum setting dial. Blued "Romaines simples" hands. M. Eight day going double train movement with going barrels. Silvered platform escapement, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Striking, repeating and alarm on two gongs, with button on the top, Silence and petite sonnerie selection lever on the base. In very good condition. Dim. 13 x 9 x 7,5 cm

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 384

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

Anonymous, French, made for the Chinese market, circa 1900. Very fine gilt bronze and cloisonne enamel, "grande and Petite sonnerie", quarter repeating, center seconds carriage clock with alarm.

C. Gilt bronze glazed, "Anglaise Riche, with Corinthian columns", decorated overall with cloisonne enamel in a floral pattern. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary alarum setting dial. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Eight day going double train movement with going barrels. Gilt bras platform escapement, straight line lever escapement, uncut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Striking, repeating and alarm on two gongs, with button on the top and Silence, grande and petite sonnerie selection lever on the base. In very good condition. Dim. 15 x 10 x 9 cm.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 385

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

Anonymous, French, circa 1890. Very fine oval "mignonette" carriage clock with porcelain panels.

C. Gilt bronze "corniche ovale", side and back panels in porcelain painted with young maids and gentlemen within blue and gilt frames. D. Porcelain, with Roman numerals, blue and gilt outer frame, a pastoral scene beneath the dial. M. Eight day going with going barrel, platform escapement with straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring. In very good condition. Dim. 7 x 5 x 4 cm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 386

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

Henry Capt, Geneve, French, circa 1890. Fine gilt brass, hour striking and repeating carriage clock with alarm and porcelain panels.

C. Gilt bronze, "gorge", entirely engraved with scrolls of flowers. Side panels painted with young maids, a Cupid, doves, within blue and gilt frames. D. porcelain panel, white chapter ring with Roman numerals and gilt half hour divisions, subsidiary alarum setting dial, outer painted gilt decoration, with two Cupids beneath the dial. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Eight day going double train movement with going barrels. Silvered platform escapement, lateral lever escapement, uncut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Striking and repeating a gong. In good condition. Dim. 12,5 x 9 x 6,5 cm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 12,075

LOT 387

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

Anonymous, French, circa 1890. Very fine "mignonette" carriage clock with porcelain panels.

C. Glazed, gilt bronze "corniche",entirely engraved with scrolls and flowers, side panels in porcelain painted with young maids within pink and gilt frames. D. Porcelain, with Roman numerals, pink and gilt outer frame, the center decorated with a butterfly, a young maid with a Cupid, lying beneath the dial. M. Eight day going with going barrel, platform escapement with lateral lever escapement, uncut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Dim. 7 x 5 x 4 cm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 388

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

Anonymous, French, circa 1890. Fine and unusual, gilt bronze and enamel past set, hour striking and repeating carriage clock in form of a sedan chair, with porcelain portraits.

C. Gilt bronze in form of a sedan chair, with fleur de lys a t the top, cast in the XVlllth. century style with allegories on love. Small porcelain medaillon beneath the dial, painted with a Cupid lighting the altar of love, porcelain portraits of young ladies on each sides, within blue enamelled frames painted with white and gold scrolled decoration and paste set bezels. D. Gilt brass chapter ring with Roman numerals, in a frame matching that of the side panels. Blued steel "fleur-de-ly" hands. M. Eight day going double train movement with going barrels. Gilt bras platform escapement, lateral lever escapement, uncut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Striking and repeating a gong. In good condition. Dim. 28 x 11 x 8,5 cm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 389

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

Anonymous, French, circa 1890. Very fine "mignonette" carriage clock with "pietra dura" inlaid panels.

C. Glazed, gilt bronze "gorge", side panels in black marble, inlaid with flowers in hard-stones. D. Gilt brass, with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. Gilt brass plain dial-plate. M. Eight day going with going barrel, platform escapement with lateral lever escapement, uncut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Dim. 7,5 x 5 x 4 cm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 390

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 69954, circa 1910. Very fine, silver and enamel, minute repeating, keyless, miniature carriage clock.

C. Silver, the panels of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, applied cast silver palm-leaves on each corners, applied silver floral decoration beneath the dial, the base and bezel engraved with a laurel. D. Silver with Breguet numerals. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Eight day going with going barrel, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with silver button on the top. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 6,5 x 50 x 40 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 391

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

Vacheron & Constantin Geneve, No. 386564, case No. 245315, made in 1942. Very fine gilt silver and enamel, keyless, eight day going, hanging watch suspended to a curly rope.

C. Round with rectangular handle with a blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, the handle centered by the engraved side-face of a lady, the bezel chased in a laurel leaf pattern. Ribbons chased on the band. D. Mat gilt with radial Arabic numerals, the center of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning with an engraved angel lying on flowers. Blued steel serpent hands. M.18?, gilt brass, 5 wheel train, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Dim. 16 x 6 cm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 392

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

Unsigned, "Le Guet", made by Valmé, Les Ponts de Martel, for the English market, circa 1930. Fine silver eight day going, minute repeating, miniature carriage clock.

C. Plain silver, the handle on the top, initiais engraved beneath the dial aperture. D. White enamel, with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Rectangular, gilt brass, 13 jewels, platform straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet Balance spring. Repeating on gongs, by means of a button on the top. In good condition. Dim. 6 x 4 x 3 cm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 393

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

Cartier, Paris, made in the 20's. Small, leather covered, minute repeating, eight day carriage clock.

C. Rectangular, covered with black leather. D. Mat silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass rectangular, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with gilt push piece on the side. Signed on the movement: European Watch and Clock Co. In good condition. Dim. 6 x 5 x 3 cm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 394

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 3084, circa 1900. Very fine and unusual 18 ct. gold and ivory, diamond set, eight day going strut clock with barometer, in original red leather fitted box.

C. The watch and the barometer are set on an ivory plate with gold applied decoration, gold bezels, diamond set monogram and fleurons, gold folding stand on the back. D. Silver engine- turned with Roman numerals. Diamond-set arrow hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, three quarter plate, eight day going, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Estimate : SFr. 4'000 - 5'000 Dim. 8 x 11,5 cm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 50,600

LOT 395

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

"L. D.", French, circa 1980. Fine and unusual, ivory "Minionette" carriage clock.

C. Glazed, ivory "Corniche", inlaid with brass milled wires. D. Ivory, painted with scrolls, flowers and stylized birds, with Roman numerals. Blued fancy hands. M. Eight day going with going barrel, platform escape-ment with straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring. In good condition. Dim. 7 x 5 x 4 cm.

CHF 600 - 800

Sold: CHF 748

LOT 396

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

J. Thomas, Praha, No. 5, circa 1900. Unusual miniature skeleton time-piece in form of a cathedral.

C. GiIt brassstructure in form of a cathedral, the face engraved with scrolls. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial for seconds (hair crack). Gold " feuilles" hands. 397 M. full plate, straight line set train of wheels, with fusee and chain, lateral lever escapement, plain steel three armed balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the back plate. In good condition, on a wood base and under a glass dome. Dim. 12 cm. high, with glass dome and base.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 397

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine ivory miniature time-piece in form of a bracket clock.

C. Ivory, with silver Art-Deco decoration. D. Rectangular gilt engine-turned, with Roman numerals. Blued steel " fuseau" hands. M. GiIt brass eight day, with going barrel, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. In good condition. Dim. 7,5 x 4,5 x 3,5 cm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 398

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

Anonymous, Japon, circa 1850. Shintan-wood, inro clockwatch, suspended from an ivory netsuke, with a curly rope.

C. Rectangular wit a cover and a dial aperture. D. revolving, with sliding silver plates, for the night and day variable Japanese hours, the hait hour made of Shakudo. Blued steel fixed pointer. M. Rectangular, full plate brass double train, engraved overall with a floral decoration, turned pillars, the going train with fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three armed brass balance protected by the bell which is used as a cock. The striking train with a going barrel and a locking plate. In good condition. Dim. 7,5 x 5,5 x 3 cm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 399

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

Riefler, München, D. R. P. No. 100870 and 1302. Fine small mahogany wall regulator.

C. Mahogany, glazed on the front and sides, the cornice and top of each side, carved wit "rocaille" and floral decoration. D. Polished silvered of regulator type, with sunk eccentric Arabic chapter for hours, symmetrical sunk subsidiary seconds, outer concentric Arabic minute ring. Blued steel hands. Brass bracket fixed on the case with spring blade suspension. M. Brass trapezoidal with cylindrical pillars, barrel with maintaining power, Graham escapement, 60 cm. invar-elinvar pendulum. Signed on the pendulum. Dim. 100 x 28 x 14 cm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 400

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

Vacheron & Constantin Genève, No. 388127, case No. 238821, 1930'S. Rare and fine, very small marine chronometer with 54 hour power reserve indication..

C. Three body light mahogany box with brass mounting. Brass bowl with winding shutter. D. Mat silver with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and up-and-down scale. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 28-, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, spring detent escapement with gold 'scape wheel, brass-invar Guillaume balance with gold poising screws, blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. of the dial : 65 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 87,400