601 lots

LOT 161

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Interesting silvered and brass folding equinoctial sundial with geared minute ring.

Square brass plate, the corners engraved with cherub spandrels representing the winds, with folding plumb bob, inset magnetic compass adjustable for the magnetic deviation, silvered chapter-ring with folding latitude scale, the folding pin-hole gnomon attached to the crossbar, pierced with a beetle pattern hour pointer, with geared minute hand. Dished base now mounted in a painted card box. In reasonable condition. Dims. 69 x 69 mm. q 161 Unsigned, possibly French or Flemish, 2nd. half 18th. century.

CHF 600 - 800

Sold: CHF 575

LOT 162

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Anonymous, Dieppe, l8th. century Ivory diptych dial in the manner of Charles Bloud.

Upper leaf: Exterior with a wind-rose and inclined pin gnomon sun-dial. Interior with inset pewter lunar and calendar volvelle. and scale for degrees of latitude for the inclined dial. Lower leaf (cracked): Interior with stamped scale for the horizontal string gnomon dial, centre with inset magnet compass with paper rose, scale of latitudes for various French towns and adjustable pewter chapter-ring (later needle), folding brass arm to support the upper leaf. Exterior. with inset pewter perpetual calendar disk revolving to adjust chapter-ring. Compartment in the side to store pin gnomon. All surfaces with floral spandrel borders. In reasonable condition. Dims. 90 x 81 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 163

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Ulrich Schmidt, German, 1585. Rare gilt-metal and silvered diptych dial, made for latitude 49 degrees

Upper leaf: Exterior with engraved scales for months, date, hours and zodiac, within chased foliage border. Interior with volvelle for lunar hours, phase, aspectarium, the four cardinal points and a wayfinder. Lower leaf: Interior with folding engraved plomb bob terminating the string gnomon of the silvered horizontal dial, with inset magnetic compass. Exterior engraved with an arabesque foliage pattern. Signed with initiais and dated in the upper leaf. In good condition. Dims. 60 x 42 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 164

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Lionhard(sic) Miller, German, early 17th. century. Small ivory diptych dial

Upper leaf: Exterior with brass lunar volvelle and partly rubricated scales for lunar hours and calendar. Interior with vertical dial for latitude 54 degrees. Lower leaf: Interior inset with magnetic compass, Arabic chaptered horizontal string gnomon dial, with additional scale of evening hours. Exterior with signature and a platitude In reasonable condition. Dims. 62 x 48 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 165

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Anonymous, American, mid 19th. century. Lacquered brass universal equinoctial sun dial.

Shaped base plate with two spirit levels and three adjustable feet, the border engraved with the names and latitudes of six North American towns, silvered folding latitude scale and chapter-ring with springloaded pin gnomon. Some deterioration of the lacquer, but in good condition. Diam. 100 mm. approx.

CHF 800 - 1,000

LOT 166

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Arthur Chevaliere, Palais Royale, 158, Paris, first half 19th. century.

Interesting square mahogany cased pocket surveying compass. Lid inset with a mirror on the interior carrying a sight line, base with inset magnetic compass calibrated for 8 cardinal points with the outer'degree' scale divided and calibrated to 400 divisions. Sprung-loaded folding sighting ami. Signed on the spring box. In good condition. Dims. 74 x 74 mm.

CHF 300 - 400

Sold: CHF 575

LOT 167

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Rolex "Prince Dauphin", 1930 's. Fine and rare, rectangular, 18 ct white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bi-colour, stepped sides. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 6 3/4 "', Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 35 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

LOT 168

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Rolex "Prince Railway", Ref. 1527, 1930 's. Rare rectangular 18 ct white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with pink gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, bi-colour, stepped sicles. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 7 1/2 " ', Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 23 x 42 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

LOT 169

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Rolex "Prince Railway", Ref. 4376, 1930 's. Fine and rare rectangular, jumping-hour, 9 ct white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bi-colour, stepped sides. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, apertures for the jumping-hours. "Moderne" blued steel hand. M. 7 1/2 "' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 42 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 170

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Empire", 1940 S. Very fine self winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. black with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 171

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Rolex Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer, No. 476, made for the French Market, 1950 's. Fine square center second, self winding gentleman' s wristwatch.

C. French, massive, polished, satined, graduated bezel, conical lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and painted Arabic numerals. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 9 3/4 "', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 30 x 30 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 172

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065, produced in circa 1000 examples from 1939 to 1950. Fine tonneau shaped, center second, self winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, hooded lugs, screwed back, waterproof. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4 "', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 13,225

LOT 173

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Rolex Antimagnetic, Ref. 2811, 1930's. Very fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. " Feuille" steel hands. M. 13 "', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 174

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Rolex Chronograph, Ref. 3233, 1930 's. Very fine, small, 18ct pink gold Iady's wristwatch with square button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished, fluted teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10 3/4 "', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 26 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

LOT 175

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Rolex, for Gobbi Milano, Ref. 2303, made in 1936, considered at the time as the smallest chronograph in the world. Extremely fine and rare, small, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. " Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 10 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, the coaxial single button on the winding-crown is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 176

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Rolex Antimagnetic, Ref. 3529, produced in 62 examples in 1939. Very fine and rare, square, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

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

CHF 34,000 - 38,000

Sold: CHF 39,100

LOT 177

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Rolex "Oyster Chronograph", Ref. 6034, 1960 's. Fine and rare, tonneau shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and triple date.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. mat silver with applied steel indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Alpha" steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 178

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Rolex "Oyster Chronograph Antimagnetic", Ref. 6232, 1960 's. Very fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + aux iliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 13 "', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 179

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Rolex Chronograph Antimagnetic, Ref. 3802, 1940 's. Fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated lugs. D. champagne with Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 180

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Rolex, Ref. 8237, 1950 's. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman' s wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer, triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 28,000 - 32,000