457 lots

LOT 21

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

Longi21nes "Automatic Mystérieuse", 1950's. Fine self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, at the centre, revolving dial for the mysterious hours. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 9"' "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 900 - 1,100

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 22

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

Movado "Non-Magnetic", Ref. 9014, 1940's. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with painted indexes + auxiliary seconds and 60 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation, at the centre, spiral telemetric scale. "Bâton" gold 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 5,000 - 5,500

LOT 23

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

Omega "Marine", retailed by Udall & Rallou, 1930's. Very fine and rare square, 14ct gold mid-size wristwatch with a waterprotecting sliding outer case, with 14ct yellow and pink gold bracelet.

C.massive, polished, top winder. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 22 x 36 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 24

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

Movado, Swiss, circa 1930. Fine 18 ct. gold "Ermeto" purse watch.

C. Massive rectangular, engine-turned in a striped pattern. D. Mat silver with luminescen Arabic numerals. Skeletonised luminescent hands. M. 8,5"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Patented Ermeto winding device by means of the sliding case. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 47 x 32 mm.

CHF 3,200 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 25

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

Omega, Ref. 2659, 1950's. Fine astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished. D. mat 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. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 12"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 26

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

Movado, Swiss, circa 1950. Fine 18 ct. gold "Ermeto", keyless purse watch.

C. Massive rectangular, engine-turned. D. Mat silver with applied gold indexes. Gold "dauphines" hands. M. 8,5"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, blued steel 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 31 mm.

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 27

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

Anonq2ymous Swiss, 1920's. Fine "Art Déco", platinum and diamonds lady's wristwatch with cord bracelet.

C. massive, polished, bezel and mobile lugs set with diamonds, engraved band. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 4"' baguette, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. In good condition. Dim. 15 x 83 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 28

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

Bex Watch Co., 1920's. Very fine "Art Déco", oval, platinum, sapphires and diamonds Iady's wristwatch with four rows pearls bracelet.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, bezel and Iugs set with diamonds and sapphires, engraved band, sapphireset winding-crown. D. engraved silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 6 1/4"' oval, rhodiumed, 16 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Dim. 16 x 39 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 29

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

Anonymous Swiss, 1920's. Fine "Art Déco", rectangular, platinum and diamonds Iady's wristwatch with cord bracelet.

C.massive, polished, hinged back, bezel and mobile Iugs set with diamonds, engraved band. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 4? rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut-bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. In good condition. Dim. 10 x 54 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,208

LOT 30

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

Longines, 1930's. Fine "Art Déco", platinum and diamonds Iady's wristwatch with cord bracelet.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, bezel and mobile Iugs set with round and baguette diamonds, engraved band. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 4"' baguette, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 10 x 60 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 31

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

Henri Blanc, 1950's. Fine platinum and diamonds ring-watch.

C. massive, polished, bezel and Iugs set with diamonds, extensible ring, engraved band. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 5 1/4? rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 14 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 32

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

Longines, Aero-N, No. 5810653, Swiss, made end of 1940's. Fine aluminium siderographe made for "L' Aéronautique Navale - Marine Nationale" with centre seconds, double split seconds and power reserve indication.

C. Massive aluminium, in mahogany glazed box. D. Two tone silvered devised in 360 degrees with outer revolving second ring, inner red decimal division and small up-and-down sector. M. 19-, rhodium plate, " fausses côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating balance spring with micrometric index. Split seconds recorder with visible work. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 90 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 33

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

Longines for Wittnauer, "Weems second setting watch", No. 21538, Caliber 1869 N, 1930's. Fine and rare hour angle, center second, stainless steel "Staybrite" aviator's wristwatch.

C. polished, hinged back, steel dome, ball-shaped winding-crown, additional stem on the band to set the revolving seconds dial. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals, at the centre, revolving mat silver dial to adjust the time in seconds. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M.161/2"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 5,800 - 6,300

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 34

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

Meyrat & Perdrizet, Breveté S.G.D.G., Alse. Beaudroit Fabricant, Seloncourt (Doubs), France, circa 1900. Unusual, nickel, keyless watch with calculator.

C. Three body, bassine et filets, polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer silvered revolving calculator ring. GiIt brass spade hands. M. 18"', GiIt brass, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the case. In good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 35

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

Ulysse Nardin, Le Locle, Genève, No. 25864, circa 1930. Fine and elegant, 18 ct. gold and enamel square " Art Deco" keyless dress watch.

C. Two piece, massive, with a black enamel champleve stripped decoration in a geometrical pattern. D. Mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "cathedrales" hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 44 x 44 mm.

CHF 2,400 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 36

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

Zenith, Swiss, No. 1677503, made for Carnaval de Venise, Paris, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold mounted, tiger-eye keyless watch.

C. One piece, "demi-bassine", with screwed bezel and gold pendant and bow. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 37

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

Zenith, Swiss, No. 2589731, made for Joalheria H. Brill, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold mounted, agate keyless watch.

C. One piece, "demi-bassine", with screwed bezel and gold pendant and bow. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 38

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

Touchon, Genève, No. 373339, made for Gübelin, Lucerne, circa 1923. Fine and elegant square platinum, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, polished with the monogram " C.M.A." engraved on the back, a dedication dated 1923, engraved inside. D. Mat, silver with Roman numerals, blued steel Breguet hands. M. 9,5"', rhodium plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 6 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed "Touchon" on the movement under the dial, signed "Gübelin" on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 39 x 39 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 39

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

Picard Frères & F. Russer, Chaux-de-Fonds ( Swiss) by Girard Perregaux, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold, double face keyless, moon phase astronomical watch with triple calendar.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, glazed on both faces. D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds with inner moon-phase aperture. White enamel on the reverse with outer ring for the dates, subsidiary dials for the days of the week and the months. GiIt brass paste-set hands. M. 19-, nickel plated, "à vagues" decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. The calendar work is driven by an additional wheel, revolving once in 24 hours. Signed on the dials, Girard Perregaux trade mark, punched on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 40

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

Brunschwik à Lyon, made in Fleurier (Swiss) for the Chinese market, circa 1880. Unusual 18 ct. gold, dead beat centre second two time zone watch, with triple calendar and special escapement.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes" with reeded band and engine-turned back. Gold cuvette, engineturned on the border. D. White enamel, the two time zone chapters respectively with Breguet and Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for days of the week and dates, outer dead centre seconds ring on the border of the bezel with the month of the year and their number of days (scratched). Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 20"', Texier calibre from Fleurier for the Chinese market, fully engraved with scrolls and flowers, with going barrel, Jacot's Chinese duplex escapement, plain blued steel three-arm balance with fancy screws on the rim, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,060