457 lots

LOT 123

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

Bueche-Girod, 1960's. Fine and unusual 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch in the shape of a Lancia radiator grill.

C. shaped, massive, polished, lapidated lugs, windingcrown at 4 o'clock. D. Squared grey and white, at the centre, the Lancia logo in white and blue enamel, applied indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. 71/2? rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 39 x 28 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 124

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

Mido, 1920's. Very fine and rare silver and enamel gentleman's wristwatch, in the shape of a Bugatti radiator grill.

C. shaped, massive, polished, hinged back, bezel bearing a white and blue enamel medallion "KAK", mobile lugs, top winder. D. "guilloché" grey silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, under the 12, small silver medallion bearing the signature. "Breguet" gold hands. M. 8 3/4"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 25 x 34 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,400

LOT 125

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

Buèche-Girod, 1960's. Fine and unusual centre-second, self-winding, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, in the shape of a Mercedes radiator grill.

C. massive, polished, shaped, bezel bearing the Mercedes logo in blue and white enamel at 12 o'clock. D. squared, grey with applied white gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" white and grey hands. M. 11? 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 30 x 37 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 126

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

Rolex Précision, Ref. 383, 1950's. Very fine 18ct white gold and diamonds Iady's wristwatch with 18ct white gold bracelet set with 26 large diamonds.

C. massive, polished, bezel set with diamonds. D. satined silver with applied white gold indexes. " Bâton" white gold hands. M. 6 1/4? rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 15 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

LOT 127

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

Gübelin, 1950's. Unusual, fine and rare extra-flat, square, 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with its Gübelin matching gold bracelet decorated with bicolour flames.

C. massive, polished, "guilloché" bezel. D. "guilloché" bicolour gold repeating the bracelet decoration. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 32 x 32 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 128

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

Uti Paris, 1960's. Fine 18ct white gold and diamonds Iady's wristwatch, with concealed dial and 18 ct white gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, cover set with 28 diamonds, back winder. D. satined silver with painted Roman numerals and indexes "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 3"' signed Blancpain Rayville, baguette, gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 15 x 23 mm. Length of the bracelet: 165 mm.

CHF 2,300 - 2,600

LOT 129

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

Rolex No. 75750, case No. 1795-1799-1561MS, circa 1930. Fine and rare stainless steel, lizard covered, " Sporting Prince" with digital jumping hours.

C. Rectangular, three body, spring loaded and folding. D. Two tone silvered with jumping hour aperture and subsidiary Arabic chapters for minutes and seconds. Blued steel "modern" hands. M. 7"', rectangular, nickel plated, "Observatory quality" Rolex Extra Prima, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, self compensating Rolex Hairspring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 49 x 34 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,200

LOT 130

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

Rolex Oyster Extra Precision, No. 34114, 1930's. Fine and rare stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, hooded stepped lugs. D. two-tone pink with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 10"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 27 mm.

CHF 2,300 - 2,600

LOT 131

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Metropolitan" Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6556, 1960's. Rare tonneau shaped, independant centre second, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes. "Alpha" gold hands. M.101/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 2,800

LOT 132

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre, "Empire", Ref. 3716, 1940's. Fine and rare self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. "Empire", polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 133

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

Rolex Ref. 2728, 1930's. Amusing and unusual stainless steel, "Art Déco" dress watch, inserted in a triangular crocodile skin case.

C. polished, satined, bearing a mirror inside. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 10"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 50 x 95 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

LOT 134

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

Rolex Oyster Precision, Ref. 4127, 1940's. Fine center second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

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

CHF 1,800 - 2,000

LOT 135

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

Rolex Quartz, "Time to the Second", Ref. 8035, 1980's. Fine and unusual centre second, gilt brass table clock with date, produced in limited series for presentation to the Rolex Retailers.

C. polished, satined, entirely reeded reminding the Rolex Oyster bezel. D. "Ecaille" with radiumed indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. With quartz Rolex movement and alkali battery. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 123 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

LOT 136

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

Rolex "Oyster Perpetual", Coca-Cola Presentation watch for Francis D. Doherty for 25 years service, in the 1950's. Very rare centre second, self-winding, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 14ct gold Rolex buckle.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, waterproof, dedicated back, graduated bezel. D. mat silver bearing the dedication, with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Feuille" radiumed gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 137

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1601, 1960's. Fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof, reeded bezel. D. satined grey with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M.121/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 3,300 - 3,600

LOT 138

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1503, 1960's. Fine tonneau shaped, centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, and 18ct pink gold Rolex bracelet.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, waterproof, reeded bezel. D. streaked silver with applied gold radiumes indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" radiumed gold hands. M. 12 3/4"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 139

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Datejust", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1625, 1960's. Fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, graduated bezel. D. mat silver with applied pink gold indexes, aperture for the date. " Bâton" pink gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 5,800 - 6,400

LOT 140

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

Rolex "Prince Brancard" H. S., Ref. 1491, 1930's. Very fine rectangular curved, jumping-hour, silver gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. twotone silver with engraved Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumping-hours. " Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' Prima, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 141

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

Rolex Chronograph, Ref. 2021, 1920's. Very fine and rare large, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped single button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. black with radiumed indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer telemeter graduation, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. "Breguet" steel hands. M. 16 1/2"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 22,000

LOT 142

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

Rolex "Oyster Perpetual Chronometer", Ref. 3131, produced in 500 examples between 1939 and 1946. Fine centre second, self-winding, 14ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 5,800 - 6,500