457 lots

LOT 1

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

Gruen Precision, 1940's.

indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. 9? oval, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,035

LOT 2

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

Hamilton, 1940's. Very fine rectangular curved, platinum and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, hooded lugs, bevelled crystal. D. mat silver with diamondset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" platinum hands. M. 9 ? tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 39 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

LOT 3

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

Hamilton for Tiffany & Co, 1940's. Fine and unusual 14ct white gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, extended lugs ended by four balls. D. black with diamondset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. 11? rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 4

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

Midget Genève, 1930's.

angular, 18 ct white and wristwatch. bi-colour, stepped sides. gold with painted Roman numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Lozenge" blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Signed on the case. In good condition. Dim. 21 x 37 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 5

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

Mathey-Tissot, made for the American market, 1940's. Fine and unusual rectangular, 14ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging scrolls on the sides, cylindrical decoration on the lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 8"' tonneau, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 25 x 41 mm.

CHF 1,400 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 6

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

Movado, 1930's. Very fine center second, 14ct gold mid-size wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof, lapidated hooded lugs, dustproof cap. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 10"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 1,265

LOT 7

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, 1950's. Fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bevelled lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" gold hands. M.101/2"' rhodiumed, "oeil-de-perdrix" and "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,200

LOT 8

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

Movado "Curviplan", retailed by Louis Lôrtscher, 1940's. Very fine and unusual rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with half-moon shaped fitted box.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, stepped bezel. D. beige with painted gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 42 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 9

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, 1940's. Fine "carré galbé", centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides. D. white with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10 1/2"' rhodiumed, "oeil-de-perdrix" and "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 33 x 33 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 2,800

LOT 10

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

Movado, 1940's. Very fine, astronomic, 18ct gold mid-size wristwatch with triple date and moon phases with 14ct gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, fluted teardrop lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes + 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. 10"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

LOT 11

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

Eberhard La Chaux-de-Fonds, "Extrafort", 1940's. Fine large, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, 'register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 15"' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 12

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

Eberhard, 1940's. Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M.13"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,300

LOT 13

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, 1940's. Fine center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 14 ct gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 11 "' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 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 2,500 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 14

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, 1960's. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 1,700 - 1,900

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 15

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, 1940's. Fine center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, flared lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 11"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 1,700 - 1,900

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 16

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

H. Fried Co., Swiss, circa 1930. Fineandelegant18ct. gold, octagonal Art-Deco, keyless dress watch.

C. Threepiece, massive, octagonal, engine-turned, bezels, pendantandbowwithblackchampleve enamelled decoration in an Art-Deco pattern. D. Eccentric hexagonal, mat silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel "Dauphines" hands. M. 8,5"', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 17

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

E. Gübelin, Lucerne, No. 225705, movement by Touchon, Swiss, circa 1930. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless dress watch with a matching chain.

C. Three body, massive, "Empire", the back of red translucent enamel over engine-turning and outer champleve white enamel line. Gold cuvette. D. Satine silver with applied gold Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "cathedrales" hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "Extra" quality, 19 jewels, gold train of wheels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to eight positions, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 18

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

Longines Watch Co., Swiss, No. 4842576, patent No. 78424, circa 1930. Fine 14 ct. gold and enamel keyless Art-Deco purse watch designed as a match-box.

C. Two piece, massive, rectangular, the spring loaded watch sliding off the box, cover and back decorated with blue champleve decoration in a geometrical pattern. D. Mat silver with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "scotties" hands. M. 9, 5"', rhodium plated movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 3 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 42 x 31 x 11 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 19

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

Goudstikker, Paris, circa 1930. Very elegant and rare, Masonic keyless dress watch.

C.Three piece, lenticular, fully decorated with a blue translucent enamel over engine-turning and white champleve enamelled lines, the back centred with a painted white enamel pelican feeding his fledgelings, symbol of the 18th degree of masonry. D. Silver engine-turned with Breguet numerals. Blued steel " Louis XV" hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 20

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

Movado, Swiss, circa 1930. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel "Ermeto", keyless Art- Deco purse watch.

C. Rectangular, polished with red and green, champleve enamelled decoration in a Art-Deco pattern. D. Satine silvered with applied gold Arabic numerals. Gold "cathedrales" hands. M. 8,5"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance; self compensating Breguet balance spring. Patented Ermeto winding device by means of the sliding case. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 46 x 32 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,600