563 lots

LOT 141

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Officier", No. 769200, case No. 2864112, Ref. 3960, present series of 2200 pieces produced expressely for the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe in April 1989, 2000 examples in yellow gold, 150 in white gold and 50 in platinum. Fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box and certificate.

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

CHF 22,000 - 25,000

LOT 142

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 875591, Ref. 3970/2, present series. Very fine, astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar and moon phases, with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed transparent back, waterproof, concave bezel, sapphire crystal. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the 24 hours, the months and the leap year, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. " Feuille" gold hands. M. 27-70 Q"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 24 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 excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 90,000

LOT 143

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 962250, case No. 653847, Ref. 1526, circa 1950, produced in 210 examples between 1942 and 1952. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with perpetual calender and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. mat silver, with diamondset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. " Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-120 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

LOT 144

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

E. Gübelin Lucerne, No. 33816, 1930's. Very fine and rare, rectangular, astronomic, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated bezel. D. satined silver, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the days of the month, of the week, the months, aperture for the lunations. " Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10? rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 7 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 145

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 45980, made in 1947, with certificate. The archives of Audemars Piguet show that only 2 examples of this watch were produced. Extremely fine and rare, astronomic, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with olive shaped button chronograph, register, tachometer, triple date, lunar calendar and moon phases.

C. polished, bi-colour, pink gold bezel, buttons and winding- crown, steel teardrop lugs and back. D. mat silver, with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 30 minutes register, the days of the month, of the week, the months and the age of the moon, outer tachometer graduation, aperture for the lunations. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13? rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 146

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

Eska Watch Co. , 1940's. Unusual, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with cloisonné enamel dial.

C. massive, polished, overhanging lugs. D. pink, with a cloisonné enamel medallion representing a hunter riding a horse and a dag, applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 11? gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 147

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

Gübelin Swiss, No. 149601, 1940's. Very fine and rare, square, self winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, concave teardrop lugs,anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. in cloisonné polychrome enamel representing a Meridian, applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 11? rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31x31 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 148

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1115912, case No. 2609349, Ref. 3421, circa 1960's. Fine and rare, self winding, platinum and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch, with platinum integrated bracelet set with 98 baguette diamonds.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, bezel set with two rows of 80 baguette diamonds. D. green, with diamondset indexes, at the centre, a plate bearing the Arab signature. "Dauphine" platinum hands. M. 27-460 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 74,750

LOT 149

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

A. W. W. Co. , Waltham, Mass, "Riverside Maximus" No. 16071035, circa 1826. Fine and rare 14 ct. gold hunting cased keyless watch of American historical importance.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the cover engraved with the Eagle of America. Gold cuvette, engine- turned on the border, engraved with the dedication : From the President of the United States, to E May Cock, Master of the British steamship Defender, in recognition of his human services in effecting the rescue at sea, on December 18, 1926, of certain members of the crew of the shipwrecked UNITED STATE COAST GUARD CUTTER LINCOLN. D. White enamel, three pieces, with Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"' nickel damascened, 23 Jewels in gold settings, with a gold train of wheels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 150

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

Mermod, Jaccard & Co. Saint Louis, No. 26117, Swiss, circa 1910. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, Keyless, minute repeating watch, with a dedication to "Sammy Davis Jr. Trops Super Star".

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the cover engraved with the dedication. 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, 30 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 good condition. Diam. 47mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 151

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève for Cartier, Paris, (?) No. 46757, years 1940's. Former property of " Coluche", the famous French Artist with a letter of his wife attesting this property. Very fine, rectangular, 18ct gold, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hooded ligs, sapphire set winding- crown. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dials. M. 8 3/4"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monomatellic balance, adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition Dim. 23x27 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 152

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Tiffany & Co., No. 191653, case No. 286762, presented to Marshal Foch by Alton T. Roberts and Franklin d' Olier, December 12, 1921. Extremely fine and important, historical, cushion shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back. D. white enamel, with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 12? rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escape-ment "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 30x30 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 23,575

LOT 153

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

Breguet,"Armée de l'Air", Type 20 5101/54, CEV 5, No 2520, 1950's. Fine, stainless steel gentleman's military wristwatch, with "retour en vol round button chronograph and registers.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, revolving graduated bezel. D. black, with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 14"'-Valjoux 22, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 154

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

Breguet, Marine Nationale, Aeronautique Navale No 39, No 3991, 1950's. Fine, stainless steel gentleman's military wristwatch, with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, antimagnetic protecting cap, graduated revolving reeded bez. D. black, with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, and 15 minutes registers. " Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 14"'-Valjoux 22, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 155

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

Breguet,"Armée de l'Air", Type 20 5101/54, No 7323, 1950's. Fine, stainless steel gentleman's military wristwatch, with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, revolving reeded bezel. D. black, with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, and 30 minutes register. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 14"'-Valjoux 22, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 156

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

Breguet,"Armée de l'Air", Type 20 5101/54, No 8277, 1950's. Fine, stainless steel gentleman's military wristwatch, with "retour en vol round button chronograph and register.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, revolving graduated bezel. D. black, with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds and 30 minutes register. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 14-- Valjoux 22, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 157

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

Breguet No. 2745, sold to "Marine Nationale Aeronautique Navale" circa 1956. Chrome cased keyless watch, with chronograph and 60 minute instantaneous recorder. Original fitted deck box with glazed aperture in the cover.

C. Chrome finished, three piece, "demi-bassine" with screw on milled bezel, the back engraved : "Marine Nationale Aeronautique Navale -0002B ? Breguet". D. Black painted, with Arabic numerals outer Arabic chronograph ring, subsidiary seconds and minute register. White painter "pear" hands. M.18"' nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet self compensating balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown. In good condition. Diam. 50mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 158

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certif ied, Ref. 14208, present series. Fine, tonneau shaped, center second, self winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18 ct gold Oyster bracelet, with fitted box and certificate.

C.massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, sapphire crystal. D. champagne, with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 159

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Day Date", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 6612, 1950's. Tonneau shaped, center second, self winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with date.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, reeded bezel. D. champagne, with applied gold indexes, aperture for the days of the week and the date. "Alpha" gold hands. M.121/2"' rhodiumed, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperatures, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

LOT 160

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Date Just", Ref. 69179 Bic, present series. Unusual, tonneau shaped, center second, self winding, 18 ct white and pink gold Iady's wristwatch, with date and Tridor bracelet, with fitted box and certificate.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, bicolour, waterproof, reeded bezel, sapphire crystal. D. engraved gold, with diamondset indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 12,650