518 lots

LOT 201

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Breguet, 15954, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine Swiss gold and enamel form watch designed as a lute.

C. Two-part, the ribbed back with panels engraved with white and yellow flowers on a black champleve ground intersected by trellis work panels of pale blue enamel ( well executed repair), sound board with yellow champleve enamel with black sound hole, engraved strings, white and blue neck with gold chain suspension. D. White enamel, Arabic hour numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock (small repair). Gold Breguet hands. M. GiIt full plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain 3-arm brass balance with spiral spring and regulator. Continental cock. Signed on dial and movement. In good condition. Dims. 58 x 26mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 202

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800. Fine gold and enamel form watch designed as a lute.

C. Two-part, the ribbed back decorated with panels of scarlet guilloche enamel intersected by further panels of trellis pattern, blue and black champleve enamel with engraved flowers, sound board with enamel tulips on apple green ground, rose diamond surround to the sound hale with visible balance cock, black enamel fret board with multi coloured top and diamond set pegs, gold wire strings. Gold suspension chains. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, winding aperture at 2 o' clock. Gold hands. M. GiIt, full plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain 3-arm brass balance with flat spring and regulator. Continental cock.In good condition. Dims. 58 x 26mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 203

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Swiss, circa 1840 Part gold and enamel retracting propelling pencil.

The cylindrical body decorated in blue enamel overlaid with engraved gold cage work, slide retracting propelling pencil and gold skinned quartz seal, screw detachable from the lead box. In good condition. Dims. 85mm. long.

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

LOT 204

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

J. A. Gorjon, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine and rare oval gold and enamel snuff box with watch, the enamel attributable to Richter.

C. Threepart, the band and base decorated with panels of blue guilloche enamel within engraved, black, blue and white enamel borders(small well executed repair), the double hinged cover with similar border and decorated in polychrome enamel with a scene of numerous children at play involved in a game of marbles, blind man's bull and others, one side with a snuff compartment, a smaller hinged lid revealing the watch. D. Escutcheon shaped dial plate decorated in blue guilloche enamel with white enamel dial, Arabic hour numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock, the regulator scale in pale blue enamel below. Blued-steel moon hands. M. Shield shaped with gilt plates, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement with a plain brass 3-arm balance, flat spring and regulator. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Dims. 95 x 26mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 50,600

LOT 205

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Swiss, circa 1840. Gold and enamel propelling pencil with seal.

Cylindrical body decorated with spiral pattern of engraved and champleve enamel flowers on alternate apple green, black and mid-blue ground, the centre section with similar flowers on white champleve ground with chased floral knop, reeded and enamelled grip and screw attached gold mounted amethyst seal to the lead box. In good condition. Dims. 134mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

LOT 206

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Unsigned, probably Austrian, mid 19th century. Miniature gold and enamel Boîte a Mouches.

C. Two-part casket form with four lobed panels centred with raised floral plaques within green champleve borders, divided by shaped balluster columns, the underside with engraved foliage, the hinged lid with matching panel decorated with a cherub with. an engraved acanthus foliage and green enamel border, the interior with a quatre foil shaped mirror panel. Ring suspension. In good condition. Dims. 22 x 16mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

LOT 207

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Ae. Moilliet & Cie, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine gold and enamel form watch, designed as a pear.

C. Two-part, pear-shaped, entirely enamelled in dark blue with flowers in engraved gold and white enamel. Applied entwined vine foliage pendant hinged to reveal a perfume compartment. Split-pearl set border. D. White enamel, Arabic hour numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock,(invisible repair) gold hands. M. GiIt, full-plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-armed balance with flat spring and regulator. Continental cock. Signed on the dial and movement. In good condition. Dims.63 x 25 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 208

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Melly, Roux a Constance, Swiss, circa 1810 Fine gold and enamel form watch, designed as a pear.

C. Two-part, pear-shaped, entirely enamelled in apple green and engraved with vine foliage with white champleve enamelled flowers, the border hinged with black enamel decoration. Engraved 'stalk' pendant. D. White enamel, Roman hour numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock, blued-steel hands. M. Gilt, fullplate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-armed balance with flat spring and regulator. Later brass continental cock. Signed on the dial and movement. In good condition. Dims. 54 x 28 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 209

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine gold and enamel form watch, designed as an apple.

C. Two-part, apple-shaped, entirely decorated in pale green and blush red enamel, with engraved and blue enamelled foliage. Applied entwined foliage pendant D. White enamel, Roman hour numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock, blued-steel hands. M. Gilt, full-plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-armed balance with flat spring and regulator.Continental cock. In good condition. Dims.33 x 30 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 210

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine gold and enamel form watch, designed as a pear.

C. Two-part, pear-shaped, entirely enamelled in dark and light blue with flowers in engraved gold and red and white enamel. Applied entwined vine foliage pendant D. Silver, Roman hour numerals, winding aperture at 2 o' clock, goldhands. M. GiIt, full-plate, fusee with chain, now with cylinder escapement, plain brass three-armed balance with flat spring and regulator.Plain cock. In good condition. Dims.48 x 25 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 211

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Ae. Moilliet & Cie, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine gold and enamel form watch, designed as a pear.

C. Two-part, pear-shaped, entirely enamelled in pale blue with green enamel ovals inset with trophies and flowers in engraved gold and white enamel on an apple green ground. Applied entwined vine foliage pendant. D. White enamel, Arabic hour numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock, gold hands. M. GiIt, full-plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass threearmed balance with flat spring and regulator. Continental cock. Signed on the dial and movement. In good condition. Dims.48 x 23 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 212

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800. Fine gold and enamel form watch, designed as a spherical bowl and cover.

C. Two-part, spherical, entirely decorated in pale blue enamel, with engraved and green and white enamelled foliage. Ring pendant D.White enamel, Arabic hour numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock, blued-steel hands. M. GiIt, full-plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-armed balance with flat spring and regulator.Continental cock. In very good condition. Diam. 25 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 213

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

L'Epine a Paris, Swiss, circa 1800. Fine gold and enamel form watch, designed as a melon.

C. Two-part, spherical, entirely decorated in pale blue enamel, with engraved foliage. Ring pendant D.White enamel, Arabic hour numerals, winding aperture at 2 o' clock, blued-steel hands. M. GiIt, full-plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-armed balance with flat spring and regulator.Continental cock. Signed on the dial and movement. In good condition. Diam. 25 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 214

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800. Fine gold and enamel form watch, designed as a bail.

C. Two-part, spherical, enamelled in pale blue and white, one side with a polycrome scene of young suitors, the other with the term "Ma Plus Belle"on a blue translucent ground. Ring pendant D.White enamel, Arabic hour numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock, gilt hands. M. GiIt, full-plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-armed balance with flat spring and regulator.Continental cock. In good condition. Diam. 27 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 215

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800. Fine gold and enamel form watch, designed as a water-melon

C. Two-part, spherical, entirely decorated in ribbed panels of pale blue and black enamel, with engraved and red and white enamelled foliage. Ring pendant D. White enamel, Arabic hour numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock, gold Breguet hands. M. GiIt, full-plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-armed balance with flat spring and regulator.Continental cock. In good condition. Dims. 35 x 23 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 216

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800. Fine gold and enamel form watch, designed as a strawberry.

C. Two-part, strawberry-shaped, entirely decorated in blue, green, red and puce enamel. Applied entwined foliage pendant D.White enamel, Arabic hour numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock, blued-steel hands. M. GiIt, full-plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-armed balance with flat spring and regulator. Continental cock. In good condition. Dims.40 x 25 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 217

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Lebet a Geneve, Swiss, circa 1860. Fine gold and enamel hunter cased fob watch.

C. Four part reeded band, the cover with a panel enamelled with summer flowers in a landscape within engraved and partially blue enamel ground, the back with similar oval depicting a lakeside scene, hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman hour numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. Frosted and gilt bar type, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain 3-arm balance with flat spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 27mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 218

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Breguet, Swiss, circa 1825. Fine gold and enamel form watch, designed as a tulip.

C. Three-part, shaped, entirely decorated in enamel, with engraved and green enamelled foliage on a scarlet guilloche ground. Pearl-set stamens. "Stalk" pendant with four gold chains for suspension D. White enamel, Arabic hour numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock, blued-steel hands. M. GiIt, full-plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-armed balance with flat spring and regulator. Continental cock. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Dims. 48 x 27 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 219

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1890. Very fine and rare gold, enamel and gem-set form watch designed as a wild rose suspended from a matching jewelled and enamelled chatelaine.

C. Four part, the body chased and engraved in two colour part matt, part polished gold, the back applied with a stem, the cover centred with an exotic butterfly in gold with the wings decorated in scarlet, black and blue champleve enamel set with rose diamonds, the thorax ruby enamelled and engraved on the interior. Chatelaine gold clip with applied branch set with two colour gold leaves and diamond flowers entwined with a serpent, the body decorated with mottled blue-black enamel panels partially set with rose diarnonds and red dots, with ruby eyes and diamond crest. (Bearing Russian and other marks). D. Small white enamel with Roman hour numerals. Blued-steel hands. M. 11" frosted and gilt keyless bar pattern, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain balance with flat spring. Very good condition. Dim. 32mm. diam. watch, 95mm. overall

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 220

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Ach. H. Benvit, Swiss, circa 1870. Fine, 18 ct. gold and gem-set form watch designed as a rose.

C. Four part, entirely chased part matted, polished and engraved in the form of a rose flower with realistically modelled stalk, the petals applied with a diamond-set and enamelled insect, hinged gold cuvette, shaped bow. D. White enamel, Roman hour numerals. Bluedsteel Breguet hands. M. 8"' frosted and gilt bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain balance, flat spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 221

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1825. Fine and rare gold and enamel form watch, designed as an opening tulip flower with stem.

C. Gold stem with engraved leaves, six interleaved petals enamelled in mottled red and white, three with pearl set stamens, with green base, and opening to reveal the dial on a raised bowl by depressing one of the leaves on the stem. D. White enamel, Arabic hour numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock, gold Breguet hands. M. GiIt, full-plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-armed balance with flat spring and regulator.Continental cock. In good condition. Dims. 110 x 27 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 222

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1800. Fine and rare gold and enamel form watch, designed as a butterfly.

C. Two-part enamelled on both sides with the wing patterns, set with cabochon rubies, emeralds and diamonds, pearl-set thorax, ruby eyes and pearl feelers forming the pendant. D. White enamel, Arabic hour numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock, gold hands. M. GiIt, full-plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-armed balance with flat spring and regulator.Continental cock. In very good condition. Dims. 34 x 37 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 223

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1860. Fine gold, enamel and diamond set form watch designed as a scarab beetle.

C. Three part, underside realistically chased and engraved with legs and underbody, wing covers entirely decorated in scarlet and black guilloche enamel set with rose diamonds with thorax and head similarly decorated with rose diamond eyes; sprung loaded wing covers from a button in the base to reveal the dial. Hinged gold cuvette, a portrait miniature frame on the interior. D. White enamel, Roman hour numerals. Blued-steel hands. M. Oval, frosted and gilt bar caliber, going barrel, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement and plain 3-arm balance, flat spring and regulator. In very good condition. Dims. 62mm. overall. 26mm. wide.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 224

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1860. Very fine and rare gold and gem set form watch designed as a beetle, with original fitted case.

C. Four part, the underside realistically chased and engraved with applied legs, the wing covers engraved and black enamelled set with graduated emeralds and diamonds, the thorax similarly decorated and set with rubies and diamonds with cabochon ruby eyes, wing covers hinged and opening from a button in the base to reveal the dial with a basse taille florally engraved surround. Hinged gold cuvette, the back cover with inset glazed miniature frame. D. White enamel, Roman hour numerals. Blued-steel hands. M. Oval frosted and gilt bar caliber, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain 3-arm balance, flat spring with regulator. In perfect condition. Original fitted case with crowned silver monogram. Dims. 47 x 28mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 225

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonoymous, Swiss, circa 1875. Fine and rare gold and enamel form watch designed as a bee.

C. Three part, the thorax realistically chased and engraved, the body set with bands of rose diamonds, with ruby eyes and diamond feeler points, hinged and opening to reveal the dial. D. Oval blue enamel and silver paillon dial plate with very small white enamel dial, blue Arabic numerals and gold minute points. Polished gold hands. M. Oval frosted and gilt, with cylinder escapement, plain balance flat spring and regulator, hinged swivel bow for winding, square for hand set. In very good condition. Dims. 44mm. overall. 22mm. wide.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 226

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1885. Fine gold, enamel and jewelled form watch designed as a cicada beetle.

C. Three part, with realistically modelled underside, the hinged wing covers decorated in blue guilloche enamel set with bands of graduated rose diamonds, the thorax and head similarly set with diamonds and black enamel with cabochon ruby eyes and matching pendant; push piece at the base opening the wings to reveal the dial. D. White enamel, red and blue Arabic numerals. Gold hands. M. Circular keyless, nickel finished, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain 3-arm balance, flat spring and regulator, glazed cover. In very fine condition. Dims. 56mm. overall, 21 mm. wide.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 227

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Colandre & Schnee, Geneve, circa 1860. Fine and very rare gold and enamel form watch designed as a stylised hornet.

C. Three-part, the underside with realistically chased and engraved body and legs, the thorax of striped black enamel with diamond set centre line continued over the head, with azure blue and black enamel partially separated wings, diamond and ruby set eyes and head, depressing the button at the base opening both wing covers and body. Interior with a small oval miniature case. D. White enamel, Roman numerals. Blued-steel hands. Hinged gold cuvette. M. Oval, frosted and gilt bar caliber, going-barrel, cylinder escapement, plain 3- arm brass balance, flat spring and regulator. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Dims. 63mm. overall, 25mm. closed.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 228

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Milleret, Genève, made for Aubert & Klaftenberger, Watchmakers to the Queen & H. R.H. the Prince Albert, No. 4704, 157 Regent Street, London, circa 1840. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel fob watch.

C. Four body, "demi-bassine et filets" bezels and band chased with a floral decoration, the back fully enamelled with champleve flowers on a red translucent ground over engine-turning, outer champleve enamelled foliage decoration against a blue ground. Gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter, the center engraved with a foliage decoration. Blued steel hands. M. 14-, gilt brass, bar caliber, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette and movement. In good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 229

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Louis Moré, Swiss, circa 1840. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel fob watch.

C. Four body, "demi-bassine et filets" fully enamelled with champleve floral decoration on black, light blue, green, pink and dark blue concentric sectors. Gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 14-, gilt brass, bar caliber, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 230

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1840. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel fob watch.

C. Four body, "demi-bassine et filets" fully enamelled with champleve flowers and foliage on a black ground. Gold cuvette. D. Eccentric gold engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 15-, gilt brass, bar caliber, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 231

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, hunting cased, pearlset fob watch.

C. Double body, Empire with split- pearl set bezels and reeded band, cover and back of green translucent enamel over engine turning (slightly restored. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass, full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. In good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 232

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1850. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel fob watch.

C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes" with reeded band, the back with a painted enamel scene of a maiden with a goat, in a landscape, outer black champleve enamelled floral and foliage decoration (slightly restored) . D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 15-, gilt brass, bar caliber, 4 jewels, cyinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. In good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,163

LOT 233

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Liomin, Genève, circa 1860. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, gem-set fob watch.

C. Four body, "demi-bassine et filets", with reeded band, the back of green translucent enamel over engineturning, centered with a gem- set bird on a champleve enamelled branche. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals the center engraved with flowers. Gold Breguet hands. M. 12-, gilt brass, bar caliber, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 234

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Charles Patek & Co., Genève, circa 1860. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel hunting cased, diamondset fob watch.

C. Four body, "demi-bassine et filets", with reeded band, cover and back chased in a "vermicelli" pattern, centered with diamond-inlaid bunches of flowers against a black enamel ground, outer black champleve enamelled decoration. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 10- , gilt brass, bar caliber, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 235

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 14 ct. gold and enamel, diamond set keyless fob watch with a matching clip designed as a flying owl.

C. Three body, "demi-bassine", fully enamelled in translucent red over engine-turning, the back centered with an inlaid diamond. D. Translucent red enamel over engine-turning (hair lines) with gilt Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis xv" hands. M. Hinged 11-, nickel plated,"à vague" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 236

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold, garnet and diamond set keyless fob watch with a matching châtelaine.

C. Three body, "Louis XVI", the back set with a large garnet cabochon and rose-diamond-set border. Gold cuvette. Gold châtelaine with pierced and engraved foliage decoration, suspended to a garnet set motif with diamond set border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer gilt Arabic minute ring. Gold "Louis xv" hands. M. 10-, gilt brass, bar caliber, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 237

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Caillot, Peck & Guillemin Frères, 20, rue des Alouins, Paris, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond set keyless fob watch in original fitted box.

C. Four body, "demi-bassine", the back painted in Limoges style with the diamond-inlaid portrait of a lady in Renaissance dress, against a black ground with outer white decoration. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer red Arabic minute ring. Gold " Louis xv" hands. M. 12-, gilt brass, bar caliber, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 238

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Bautte, No. 55256, Genève, circa 1860. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel hunting cased, diamond-set fob watch in form of a hart.

C. Four body, shaped, "demi-bassine et filets", cover and back in black enamel diamond inlaid flowers on one side, a cross, a burning hart and an anchor, on the reverse, outer chased formai decoration. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 12-, gilt brass, bar caliber, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Dim. 50 x 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 239

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Eugène Bornand, Genève, circa 1860. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond set fob watch.

C. Four body, "demi-bassine et filets", with reeded band the bezels with pearled decoration, gilt spoted black enamelled back, centered with a diamond set rosette, the border with scalloped decoration (hair lines). D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 12-, gilt brass, bar caliber, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 240

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 494712, case No. 321068, circa 1950. Very fine and rare, "carré galbé", centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, fluted lugs. D. mat and " guilloché" silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 11 1/4- rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, rotor à "butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

CHF 5,300 - 5,800

LOT 241

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 488262, case No. 323291, circa 1948. Fine "carré galbé", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 30 x 30 mm.

CHF 3,600 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 242

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 501007, case No. 329319, circa 1951. Very fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. "guilloché" gold with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10"' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, rotor à "butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 243

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 462872, case No. 323005, circa 1945 presented to Daniel A. Hopper Jr., Governor of the 269th District Rotary, in 1951-1952. Fine center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back and an enamel symbol of the Rotary International, stepped lugs. D. mat and "guilloché" silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

LOT 244

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 495849, case No. 342169, Ref. 4989, circa 1950. Fine center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. shaped, massive, polished, lapidated sides. D. mat and "guilloché" silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "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. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 245

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 463911, case No. 292372, circa 1945. Very fine astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13-rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 246

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 422573, case No. 266437, circa 1938. Very fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, cylindrical mobile hooded lugs. D. two-tone silver with painted Roman numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 13- giIt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 34,000 - 38,000

LOT 247

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 412575, case No. 262357, circa 1934. Very fine 18 ct. gold, keyless watch with split seconds chronograph and 30 minute, instantaneous recorder.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished with inset hinges. Gold cuvette. D. Mat silver with applied Arabic numerals, indexes, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "bâtons" hands. M. 17-, rhodium plated, " fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work, the split seconds chronograph push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 248

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 429559, case No. 273740, circa 1941. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 249

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 464479, case No. 300865, circa 1945. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop overhanging lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 - rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 3,300 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 250

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 519023, case No. 336874, Ref. 4436, circa 1953. Very fine center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted teardrop lugs. D. black with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 - rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 3,600 - 4,000

LOT 251

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 459972, case No. 459972, circa 1945. Very fine and rare, center second, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop overhanging lugs. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13- 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. 35 mm.

CHF 4,800 - 5,200

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 252

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 503540, case No. 343595, Ref. 6031, circa 1951. Fine center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, curly lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9- rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 253

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 519043, case No. 349757, Ref. 4898, circa 1953. Fine and unusual center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with faceted prismatic crystal.

C. massive, polished, flat bezel, straight lugs, prismatic crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9-rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 3,300 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 254

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 424515, case No. 266011, circa 1938. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, faceted bezel, hooded lugs, " bombé" crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 7 1/2- tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 38 mm.

CHF 7,500 - 8,500

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 255

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 337306, case No. 284450, circa 1905. Very fine and rare early, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, top winder. D. pink with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 10 3/4- gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 4,400 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 256

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 405017, case No. 253655, circa 1927. Very fine early, rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, engraved band, overhanging lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 26 x 38 mm.

CHF 4,400 - 4,800

LOT 257

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 419868, case No. 262896, Ref. 10, circa 1937. Fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted hooded lugs. D. champagne with painted Roman numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10- rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 4,400 - 4,800

LOT 258

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 421596, case No 264282, circa 1937. Extremely fine and rare asymetric, rectangular curved, 18 ct white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. shaped, massive, polished, bi-colour, at 6 o'clock, cylindrical white gold hooded lug. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 7 1/4- rhodiumed, tonneau, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 3 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 19 x 41 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 259

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 402551, case by Verger France, No. 9654, made for Grogan, Co., circa 1926. Fine 18 ct. gold, strut, travelling keyless purse watch.

C. Three body, rectangular, folding, polished, a monogram engraved on the back. D. Silver satine wit cubic Arabic numerals. Gold "cathedrales"hands. M. 8, 5-, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Dim. 40 x 33 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 260

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 888419, case No. 498715, 1980's. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless dress-watch.

C. Three piece, with engine-turned back. D.Satine silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel "bâtons" hands. M. 9"', rhodium plated, fausses côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, gyromax balance, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 41 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 261

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 469228, case No. 303178, Ref. 65, circa 1946. Fine and rare pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bi-colour. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. + auxiliary seconds dial. "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 good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 262

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 559137, case No. 388763, Ref. 6510, circa 1959. Very fine 18 ct pink, yellow and white gold gentleman's wristwatch fixed into a twenty dollar coin dated 1904.

C. massive, polished, tri-colour, reeded band, lapidated lugs, opening of the cover by a secret push-piece on the band. D. champagne with indexes. M. 9"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 263

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 434455, case No. 434455, circa 1941. Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs. D. pink with applied gold Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2- rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 264

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

French, retailed by Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, circa 1890. Fine gilt bronze, hour and half hour striking, hour repeating carriage clock, in original traveling fitted box.

C. GiIt bronze, "Louis XV, doucine with fluted columns", glazed on five panels, cast with formai decoration. D. Mat silvered with Arabic numerals, subsidiary alarm setting dial. Blued steel Breguet hands. GiIt brass engine-turned dial plate. M. Brass with going barrels, platform lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Striking, alarm and repeating on a gong. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 14 x 9 x 9 cm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 265

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève No. 208013, case No. 208013, made and sold in 1907. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph and 60 minute progressive recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17-, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, the push piece in the band. Signed on the case. In very good condition with the photocopy of an extract of Vacheron archives. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 266

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Swiss, retailed by Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, circa 1880. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, pocket chronometer, with a smoked rock crystal gold mounted seal engraved with a coat of arms matching that of the watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets" , engineturned with reeded band, a coat of arms with a Ducal crown applied on the cover. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the border and engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "fleurs de lys" hands. M. 20-, gilt brass, bar caliber, 14 jewels, pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 267

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 75364, case No. 75364, circa 1855. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine pincée", fully engraved in a "vermicelli" pattern. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 13-, giIt brass, bar caliber, 13 jewels, swan neck lateral lever escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 268

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 379051, case No. 233824, circa 1918. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased,keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19-, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 2,400 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 269

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 359224, case No. 222080, circa 1911. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" , polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel, three piece, with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18-, gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 270

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, case No. 155733, case No. 155733, circa 1881. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless minute repeating watch.

Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds, Blued steel "fleurs de lys" hands. M. 20-, nickel plated, 26 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 271

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 386090, case No. 18769 circa 1919. Fine 18 ct. gold , keyless pocket chronometer.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16-, rhodium plated, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 2,800

LOT 272

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 339928, case No. 207322, circa 1906. Fine 18 ct. gold , diamond-set, keyless fob watch.

C.Four body, "demi-bassine", fully chased with a foliage and floral decoration, a small diamond set on the center of the back. D. Silver engine turned with Roman numerals. GiIt brass "Louis XV" hands. M. 19,5-, gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 273

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 530586, case No. 357034, Ref. 4824, circa 1956. Very fine, center second, 18ct white gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch gentleman's wristwatch gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, straight lugs. D. mat silver with diamondset indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. 10 1/4- rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 274

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Automatic, No. 666348, case No. 513004, Ref. 7390 Q, circa 1973. Fine "carré galbé", self-winding, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished; bezel, band and lugs decorated with "martelé" geometric designs. D. white gold, repeating the same decoration as the bezel, with indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. K-1121, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 33 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, 21 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

CHF 1,700 - 1,900

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 275

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 413711, case No. 328046, circa 1930. Fine platinum, keyless dress-watch.

C.Three piece, "variée", polished and satine with bevelled bezels. D. Silver satine with diamon-set indexes. White gold "bâtons" hands. M. 14,5"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 276

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 564360, case No. 417884, circa 1961. Fine 18ct white gold Iady's wristwatch with 18 ct white gold integrated bracelet "à petites mailles".

C. massive, polished, dustproof cap, back winder. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 2 1/2- baguette, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 11 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 277

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 553051, case No. 382147, Ref. 6194, circa 1959. Very fine extra-flat, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct white gold integrated bracelet "à petites mailles".

C.massive, polished, with unusual concave lugs. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. 9"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 3,600 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 278

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Universal, Genève, 1960's. Very fine and rare center second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct gold bracelet in shape of a belt with buckle.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. two tone gold bearing the effigy of King Faysal of Saudi Arabia, with indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 28 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 279

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Universal, Genève, 1960's. Very fine and rare 18ct pink gold and "cloisonné" enamel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, straight lugs. D. In polychrome "cloisonné" enamel, representing the Map of Egypt with the Sphynx and the Pyramid of Gizeh, on the right Saudi Arabia, on the left Lybia, and North, the Mediterranean Sea, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 280

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Universal, Genève, 1950's. Fine and rare center second, 18ct gold gentleman' s wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. black and "guilloché" silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. " Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12 1/4"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 1,380

LOT 281

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Universal, Genève, 1960's. Very fine and rare 18ct gold and "cloisonné" enamel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, straight lugs. D. in polychrome "cloisonné" enamel, representing "Jeanne d'Arc" in armor on her horse, on a black background with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12 1/4"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balancespring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 282

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Universal, Genève, "Tri-Compax", 1950's. Very fine astronomic, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof, antimagnetic protecting cap. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 283

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Universal, Genève "Uni-compax", 1950's. Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. black with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. + auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes register dials. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 14 3/4"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 284

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Universal, Genève "Tri-Compax", made for the French Market, 1940's. Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,485

LOT 285

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Universal, Genève "Uni-Compax", 1930's. Rare "carré galbé", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 13"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 34 x 34 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 286

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Universal, Genève "Compax", 1950's. Fine 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof, antimagnetic protecting cap. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 4,800 - 5,200

LOT 287

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Universal, Genève "Space-Compax", 1960's. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, screwed back, waterproof, lapidated lugs, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour white and black with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. " Bâton" radiumed steel hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 1,100 - 1,300

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 288

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Universal, Genève "Compax", 1960's. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, screwed back, waterproof, lapidated lugs, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour white and black with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. " Dauphine" radiumed steel hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 1,100 - 1,300

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 289

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Universal, Genève "Space-Compax", 1980's. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with rubber round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof, graduated revolving bezel. D. bicolour white and black with indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" steel hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 1,100 - 1,300

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 290

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Universal, Genève, made in 1963. Fine "carré galbé", 18ct " sun rays guilloché" gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished," guilloché" D. "guilloché" with indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 28 x 28 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 1,093

LOT 291

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Universal, Genève, made in 1963. Fine "carré galbé", stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back. D. black with applied steel indexes. "Bâton" steel hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 28 x 28 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

LOT 292

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Universal, Genève, made in 1963. Fine "carré galbé", 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 28 x 28 mm.

CHF 900 - 1,100

Sold: CHF 1,093

LOT 293

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Universal Chronographe "Compax 1950", No. 1, first model of a limited series of 50 pieces only, unique example with enameled green dial, made in April 1993. Very interesting and fine, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph and registers, with an additionnai mat silver dial and fitted wooden box, and certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed transparent back and crown, waterproof. D. in translucent green enamel with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. " Dauphine" gold hands. M.13"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Incabloc system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 294

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Girard Perregaux, Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, No. 14936, case No. 62204, made for the Spanish market, circa 1890. Very fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, keyless pocket chronometer.

C. Five body, bassine et filets, engine-turned with reeded band, also engine-turned inside the covers. Gold cuvette engraved on the border with a floral decoration and glazed cuvette. D. Silver with applied gold cast floral decoration, Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel fancy hands. M. 18-, nickel plated decorated movement, Girard Perregaux caliber, gold train of wheels, 20 jewels in screwed settings, counterpoised Girard Perregaux straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic two armed balance with two gold weights and timing screws, diamond end stone, free sprung blued steel spherical balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 21,275

LOT 295

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Girard Perregaux, La Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 12326, Swiss, circa 1870. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, pocket chronometer.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned with reeded band. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary Aseconds. Gold " arrow" paste-set hands. M. 21-, gilt brass, bar caliber, 18 jewels in gold screwed settings, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with poising weights and gold timing screws, free sprung blued steel spherical balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement (under the dial on the front plate). In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

LOT 296

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Girard Perregaux, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, No. 44659, case No. 44659, made for the Spanish or South American market, circa 1870. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, pocket chronometer.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", fully engraved with a formai decoration. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the border. D. Silver with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds, engraved and applied with a gold cast floral decoration. Blued steel fancy hands. M. 19-, nickel plated, "à vagues" decoration, bar caliber with a gold wheel train, 15 jewels partly in gold screwed settings, pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In good condition. Diam. 51 mm

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 297

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Girard Perregaux, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, No. 22628, case No. 22628, made for the Spanish or South American market, circa 1880. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless pocket chronometer with tourbillon regulator.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", fully engraved with a floral decoration. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the border. D. Silver with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds, engraved and applied with a gold cast floral decoration. Blued steel fancy hands. M. Full plate, nickel plated, the tourbillon visible through a circular aperture. with a gold applied cartouche below two standing lions, gold wheel train with going barrel, 15 jewels, pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. One minute tourbillon regulator by Ernest Guinand ( second type) with polished steel carriage, driven by the minute wheel. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 130,000 - 150,000

LOT 298

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Ulysse Nardin - Locle (Swiss) No.21562, made for Tiller, Zurich, sold on March 7th, 1931. Fine and rare silver cased keyless deck-watch with power reserve indicator and chronometer escapement, in original mahogany fitted box, outer traveling box, "Bulletin de 1ère Classe de l' Observatoire Astronomique de Neuchâtel", timing records from the workshop of L. Leroy, in Paris and Guaranty certificate delivered by A. Türler & Co. in Zurich.

C. Four body, massive, bassine et filets, polished. Silver cuvette engraved with the awarded prize. Three body mahogany fitted box and outer traveling case D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and 36 hour up-and-down scale. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 21-, frosted and gilt, 17 jewels, spring detent escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 65 mm.

CHF 8,500 - 9,500

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 299

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Swiss, No. 26833, case No. 376266, circa 1930. Extremely rare, extra large, nickel, keyless, 1/10 second, split-seconds chronograph with 60 minute instantaneous recorder, specially made fortiming the sport competitions, in original three part mahogany box, and with the official badges of the jury member at the Xlth Olympiades in Berlin 1936 and various other international competitions in 1938, 1939, 1949 and 1952.

C. Three body, "bassine et filets", polished. Nickel cuvette. D. Silvered with Arabic seconds ring, outer 1/10 second divisions, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel hands. M. 22"', rhodium plated, 21 jewels, fast beating straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 90 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 12,075

LOT 300

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse, No. 6418, circa 1910. Fine two day Marine chronometer.

C.Three body mahogany box with external brass handles, glazed upper section with hinged lid. Brass bowl and gimballed suspension. D. Silvered with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and 48 hour up-and-down scale. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. GiIt brass with turned pillars, fusee with chain, maintaining power, spring detent escapement, free sprung "integral" compensation Guillaume balance, palladium helical balance spring with terminal curves, diamond end-stone. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dial diam. 105 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 8,050