615 lots

LOT 101

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex, "Prince Imperial", No. 1007355-1646, made in the 1950's. Fine stainless steel, keyless dress-watch.

C. Three piece, "bassine-pincée", polished. D. Mat silvered, the small eccentric chapter ring with Arabic numerals and indexes, small subsidiary seconds below. Blued steel " feuilles" hands. M. 16"', nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement with Rolex patent cap protecting escapement, monometallic balance with screws, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 1,400 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 2,185

LOT 102

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Prince «Brancard», Ref. 971 U, 1930's. Very fine rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. mat silver and gold with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Feuille» blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' Ultra Prima, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 41 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

LOT 103

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex «Prince Classic», Ref. 1862, 1930's. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides. D. two tone gold with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2-rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 39 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 104

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex «Prince Brancard», Ref. 1491, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, jumping-hour, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, polished, stepped sides. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumping-hours. «Moderne» blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2- Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 105

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex «Prince» Chronometer, Ref. 3937, 1950's. Very fine rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 7 1/2- rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 42 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 106

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Chronometer, Ref. 3511, 1940's. Fine square, 14ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted lugs. D. pink with painted Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 10- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 7 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 107

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Anti Magnetic, Ref. 2811, 1930's. Very fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished. D. grey with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. « Feuille» 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. 32 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 18,975

LOT 108

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex No. 2091-6022, made in the 1920's. Fine stainless steel, keyless dress-watch with chronograph, tachometer and 30 minute instantaneous recorder.

C. Three piece, "demi-bassine" polished. D. Silvered with black indexes, outer minute and chronograph ring, tachometer scale for 60 km/h, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "bâtons" hands. M. 16"', nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, the button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

LOT 109

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3133, 1930's. Very fine centre second, self-winding, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. pink with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes. «Bâton» radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4- rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 110

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6015, 1930's. Very fine centre second, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, graduated bezel. D. pink with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes. «Bâton» radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4- rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 111

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 5048, 1940's. Very fine and rare centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals. «Skeleton» radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4- rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 112

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 3536, 1930's. Very fine and extremely rare self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back and crown, convex hooded lugs. D. champagne with painted Roman and Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Skeleton» radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4- rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 113

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, «Empire», Ref. 3716, 1940's. Fine and rare self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct pink gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, «Empire» style, screwed back, waterproof, straight lugs. D. pink with painted indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 9 3/4-rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 114

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, «Empire», Ref. 3716, 1940's. Fine and rare self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, «Empire» style, screwed back, waterproof, straight lugs. D. champagne with painted indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 9 3/4-rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 22,000

LOT 115

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre, «Empire», Ref. 1548, 1940's. Fine and rare center second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. «Empire», massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. «Alpha» gold hands. 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 17,000 - 19,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 116

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex No. 1010383-4262, circa 1945. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold keyless world time dress-watch.

C.Three piece «variée carrure carrée"» satine with bevelled bezels. D. Small mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, outer Arabic dark and light revolving chapter ring for day and night hours and and the world time chapter bearing the names of 31 cities or places around the world, according to the Louis Cottier world time patent. Gold hands. M. 16-, nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement with Rolex patent cap protecting escapement, mono-metallic balance with screws, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 117

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 5050, 1930's. Fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. «Alpha» gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 118

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 2940, 1940's. Very fine centre second, self-winding, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes. «Bâton» hands. M. 9 3/4-rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,300 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 2,875

LOT 119

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

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

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. mat silver with painted radiumed Arabic numerals. « Bâton» radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4- rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 120

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 4777, 1930's. Fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, waterproof, graduated bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. «Feuille» gold hands. M. 9 3/4- rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 121

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 5050, 1940's. Fine centre second, self-winding, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9 3/4-rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 122

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex «Princess», Ref. 1382, 1930's. Fine rectangular, pink gold and stainless steel Iady's wristwatch.

C. polished, bi-colour stepped bezel. D. pink with painted Arabic numerals. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 5- baguette, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 11 x 37 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 123

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex «Princess», Ref. 2382, 1930's. Fine and unusual, «Art Déco», tonneau shaped, 18ct gold Iady's wristwatch with cord bracelet.

C. massive, polished, central lugs. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 4 1/2- baguette, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 12 x 35 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 1,208

LOT 124

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Précision, Ref. 8857, 1950's. Very fine rectangular, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and a wide gold bracelet «à mailles».

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. «Alpha» gold hands. M. 5- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 13 x 18 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 200 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

LOT 125

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Précision, Ref. 4577, 1940's. Very fine rectangular curved, 18ct pink gold Iady's wristwatch with 18 ct pink gold linked bracelet, fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, flared, central lugs, «bombé» crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 5- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 15 x 18 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 126

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Chronograph, Ref. 2705, 1930's. Very fine and rare stainless steel «Staybrite» gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished, lapidated mobile lugs. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes, + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer telemeter graduation, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. «Feuille» blued steel hands. M. 14 1/2- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

LOT 127

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex for Giudici Milano, Ref. 2705, 1930's. Very fine and rare stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished, mobile lugs. D. mat silver and bronze with indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer telemeter graduation, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. «Feuille» blued steel hands. M. 14 1/4- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 128

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Antimagnetic, Ref. 3082, 1930's. Very fine and rare, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, mobile teardrop lugs. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 24,000 - 26,000

LOT 129

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Anti Magnetic, Ref. 2920, 1930's. Very fine and rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished, mobile lugs. D. black with applied steel indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. «Bâton» steel hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 130

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex, Ref. 1347, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, wire lugs. D. sun-rays silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 10- Extra Prima, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 6 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 25 x 34 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 131

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Anti Magnetic, Ref. 2811, 1930's. Very fine and rare 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished. D. black with painted gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. «Feuille» 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. 32 mm.

CHF 19,000 - 22,000

LOT 132

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex, Ref. 2877, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Feuille» blued steel hands. M. 8-tonneau, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 22 x 38 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,875

LOT 133

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Chronograph Antimagnetic, Ref. 3525, produced between 1940 and 1941. Fine and rare stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof. D. black with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. «Bâton» radiumed hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 134

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 951688, case No. 421555, Ref. 2428, circa 1947. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted straight lugs, concave bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 10"'-200 rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

LOT 135

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Chronograph Anti-Magnetic, Ref. 6238, produced in 3600 examples between 1962 and 1967. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. «Alpha» tritium gold hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 136

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Perpetual Precision, Ref. 8171, produced in 1000 examples between 1949 and 1952. Fine and rare astronomic, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied steel 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. «Feuille» steel hands. M. 11 3/4-rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 137

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Chronograph Anti-Magnetic, Ref. 6234, 1960's. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph and registers.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. mat silver with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. «Alpha» tritium steel hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 138

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Chronograph Antimagnetic, Ref. 4767, 1950's. Fine and rare stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and triple date.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. black with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. «Feuille» gold hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 28,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 139

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Chronograph Antimagnetic, Ref. 4767, 1950's. Fine and rare stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and triple date.

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

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 140

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6084, 1950's. Fine and rare centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. black with applied gold indexes. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 10 1/2 rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,485

LOT 141

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Chronographe, Anti-Magnétique, 1950's. Very fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

LOT 142

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6085, 1950's. Fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof, graduated bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold radiumed indexes. «Bâton» radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2- rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 143

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 4643, 1940's. Fine and rare self-winding, «carré galbé», 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. « Dauphine» gold hands. M. 9 3/4- rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 28 x 28 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 144

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Perpetual, Ref. 4663, 1950's. Fine and rare self-winding, «carré galbé», 18ct pink gold Iady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 7 1/2- rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 24 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,795

LOT 145

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual «Date-Just», Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6075, 1960's. Fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, waterproof, reeded bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 1/2- rhodiumed, «oeil-de-perdrix» decoration, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 146

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Chronograph, Ref. 6238, produced in 3600 examples between 1962 and 1967. Fine 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with 14ct gold Oyster bracelet.

C.massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduations. « Bâton» tritium gold hands. M. 13-rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 147

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1005, 1960's. Fine centre second, self-winding, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof. D. champagne with applied gold fancy indexes. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 3/4-rhodiumed, «oeil-de-perdrix» decoration, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 148

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, «Turn-O-Graph», 1950's. Fine and rare centre second, self-winding, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back, waterproof, graduated gold bezel. D.»Guilloché» mat silver with applied gold indexes. «Dauphine» gold hands and rhodiumed centre second hand. M. 12 1/2-rhodiumed, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,565

LOT 149

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Chronomètre, for Verga, Ref. 3265, 1950's. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, straight lugs. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals in relief + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 10- rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 150

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Cosmograph. «Daytona», so-called «Paul Newman», Ref. 6239, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976 and the first «Paul Newman» in 1970, with steel bezel. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour beige and black with applied indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers «Bâton» tritium hands. M. 13-rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 151

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Cosmograph «Daytona», so-called «Paul Newman», Ref. 6241, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976 and the first «Paul Newman» in 1970, with steel bezel. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour beige and black with applied indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers «Bâton» tritium hands. M. 13-rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 152

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual «Submariner», Ref. 5514, made for the Comex France, No 431, 1980's. Fine centre second, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel «Fliplock» Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, dedicated screwed back and crown, waterproof at 200 meters, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, «Triplock» winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. black with tritium indexes. «Skeleton» tritium hands. M. 12 1/2- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 153

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph «Daytona», Ref. 6263, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976, Ref. 6265, with black bezel. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour white and black with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. «Bâton» tritium hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 154

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph «Daytona», Ref. 6263, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976, Ref. 6263, with black bezel. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour white and black with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. «Bâton» tritium hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 155

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Cosmograph. Ref. 6263, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976 with gold bezel. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with 18 ct gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour gold and black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers «Bâton» tritium hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 156

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Oyster, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Cosmograph. Ref. 6265, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976 with gold bezel. Fine 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with 14ct gold President bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour gold and black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers «Bâton» tritium hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 157

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex Cosmograph «Daytona», so-called «Paul Newman», produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976 and the first «Paul Newman» in 1970, Ref. 6241 with black bezel. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour gold and black with tritium indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. «Bâton» radiumed gold hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 158

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Mallot à Blois, circa 1630. Fine gilt-brass and rock-crystal watch with a contemporary movement.

C. Two body with gilt brass front frame, hinged to pierced and engraved mounting brackets with loose ring pendant and button finial. Octagonal faceted rock crystal cover and back. D. Hinged gilt bras dial plate chased with scrolled foliage, a laying nude lady at the top a seating cherub below the applied silver champleve dial with Roman numerals and foliage decoration on border and centre. Later single blued steel hand. M. Contemporary gilt brass full plate with turned urn pillars, short train with fusee an gutline, verge escapement, plain steel two-arm balance without spring, irregular oval foliage pierced silver cock secured by a screw and worm-and-wheel setup. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Dim. 56 x 32 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 159

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Not signed, German, partly XVIIth century. Unusual, gilt bronze watch designed as a scallop shell.

C. Double body, in form of a scallop, engraved in a realistic pattern. D. Silver chapter ring with Roman numerals. Blued steel single hand. GiIt brass dial-plate engraved with foliage, the centre with a rosette. M. Hinged shaped gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, fixed barrel with revolving arbor, verge escapement with plain two-arm steel balance without spring, irregular gilt brass cock, pierced and engraved with strawberry flowers, secured by a pin. In good condition with some restoration. Dim. 61 x 40 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 160

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Not signed, German, partly XVIIth century. Unusual, giit bronze octagonal watch.

C. Double body, octagonal with moulded band. D. Silver chapter ring with Roman numerals. Later blued steel single hand. GiIt brass dial-plate engraved with foliage, the centre with a rosette. M. Hinged shaped gilt brass full plate with turned reeded pillars, fixed barrel with revolving arbor, verge escapement with later plain brass three-arm balance without spring, irregular gilt brass cock, pierced and engraved with flowers, secured by a screw. In good condition with some restoration. Dim. 63 x 41 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 161

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Manceau (?) à Lyon, circa 1640. Rare gilt-brass, silver and rock-crystal "crucifix" watch with a contemporary movement.

C. Three body, the gilt brass bezels engraved with hatched patterns, facetted rock-crystal back and cover, the silver band engraved with scrolled foliage, loose-ring pendant and button finials. D. Silver champleve with Roman hour numerals and half hour divisions. Single blued steel balluster pattern hand. M. Contemporary shaped gilt-brass full plate with turned urn pillars, fusee with gut-line, short train, verge escapement, plain two-arm steel balance without spring. Irregular oval florally pierced and engraved silver cock secured by a pin the gilt brass ratchet-wheel set-up cock with similar decoration. Signed on the back plate (partly rubbed). In working order. Dim. 62 x 35 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 12,075

LOT 162

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Ls. Duchêne & Fils, Swiss, No. 95305 circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating musical watch.

C. Three body, Empire with reeded band and engine-turned back. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Breguet numerals on white enamel cartouches and outer white enamel minute ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass with going barrels, inverted cylinder escapement with plain brass three-arm balance and flat balance spring. Pin-disc musical train playing on the hour or at will. Quarter-repeating on two gongs with visible work. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 163

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Koppen à Paris, Hger. Mcien. de S.M. le Roi de Prusse, rue Neuve Saint Augustin No. 9, Paris, circa 1810. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating watch with alarm.

C. Three body, Empire with reeded band and engine-turned back. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and inner alarm setting ring. Gold hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with diamond end-stone. Repeating on two gongs by depressing the pendant, alarm striking on a separate gong. Signed on the cuvette and the back plate. In very good condition with a gilt brass continental key. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 164

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Boubon, Palais Royal, Paris, No.123, circa 1820. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, eight day going watch.

C. Double body, Empire with reeded band and engine-turned back. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel skeletonised "spade" hands. M. 21-, gilt brass, Lepine calibre with large free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring and diamond end-stone. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 165

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine 18 ct. gold, skeletonized quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body, Directoire, polished with reeded band. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals (slightly restored on the border), the polished steel repeating work visible on the skeletonized gilt brass front plate. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass, partly skeletonized and engraved,Lepine caliber, with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 7,500 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 166

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

L'Epine, Swiss, No. 3928, circa 1830. Fine silver and 18 ct. gold, digital jumping hour watch.

C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes" with gold bezels and silver engine-turned band and back. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with jumping hour aperture, eccentric minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel hands. M. 21-, gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 167

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

L'Epine, Swiss, No. 8171, circa 1830. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel watch.

C. Three body with scalloped edge, entirely decorated with a fine champleve and remouloye scrolled and foliage decoration over a black ground. GiIt brass hinged cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19"', gilt brass with going barrel, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 168

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Leroy, Horloger du Roi à Paris, No. 1425, circa 1830. Fine small 18 ct. gold and enamel hunting cased watch with short matching chain and key.

C. Four body, the cover and back with a fine green, white and red champleve enamelled floral decoration with further scrolled remouloye foliage over a black ground. Gold cuvette. D. Silver engineturned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter. Gold Breguet hands. M. 12"', gilt brass with going barrel, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 169

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Le Roy & Fils, Hers. du Roi à Paris, No. 16697, circa 1830. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, centre seconds digital watch.

C. Four body, bezels, pendant and bow with chased floral decoration, the back of black enamel with fine champleve and remouloye fighting cocks and further scrolled and foliage decoration. Gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with apertures for hours and minutes, the centre seconds ring on the border of the bezel. Blued steel counterpoised seconds hand. M. 14"', gilt brass with going barrel, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 170

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Moynier & Fils à Genève, No. 26166, circa 1830. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, half hunting cased watch with eccentric dial and digital jumping hour.

C. Four body, fully enamelled with azure and white champleve floral decoration over a black ground, with eccentric dial aperture and small glazed digital hour aperture above. Gold cuvette. D. Silver engineturned with eccentric polished minute chapter ring, inner subsidiary seconds and digital jumping hour aperture above. Gold minute hand. M. 14"', gilt brass with going barrel, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 171

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Not signed, Swiss, circa 1820. Very fine 18 ct. gold, minute repeating skeleton watch, with a gold key.

C. Three body, Empire with glazed back. Gold glazed hinged cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals (slightly restored on the border). Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Skeletonised gilt brass with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement with plain steel three-arm balance with parachute suspension, flat balance spring with Breguet compensation curb on the index. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant with polished steel visible repeating work. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 7,500 - 8,500

LOT 172

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Not signed, Swiss, circa 1820. Very fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating skeleton watch.

C. Double body, Directoire with flat pendant, reeded band and engine-turned back. Glazed fixed cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals (hair line). Gold "fleurs de lys" hands. M. Skeletonised giIt brass, partly engraved and partly covered with blued steel panels, going barrel, cylinder escapement with plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and polished steel cock. Repeating by depressing the pendant on two gilt and polished steel gongs in form of serpents with polished steel visible work. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 173

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Not signed, Swiss, circa 1820. Rare and unusual, 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating watch with four automatons.

C. Three body Empire, with reeded band and engine turned back (worne). Hinged plain gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals (slightly restored). Gold Breguet hands. Glazed three coloured gold automaton scene applied on a blued steel ground. On the top, driven by the repeating train, a Punchinello suddenly appears to fight against Father Time, while below, two cupids Jacks, strike hours and quarters on two bells. M. Frosted and gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock and polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 14,375

LOT 174

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Not signed, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating musical watch.

C. Three body, Empire with reeded band, the back engine-turned in a sun-burst pattern. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass with engraved going barrel, inverted cylinder escapement with plain brass three-arm balance and flat balance spring. Pin-disc musical train playing on the hour or at will, the barrel engraved with foliage. Quarter-repeating on two gongs with visible work by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 175

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Not signed, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating musical watch.

C. Three body, Empire with reeded band, the back engine-turned in a sun-burst pattern. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass with going barrel, inverted cylinder escapement with plain brass three-arm balance and flat balance spring. Pin-disc musical train playing on the hour or at will. Quarter-repeating on two gongs with visible work by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 176

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Universal Genève, «Compax», 1940's. Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. « Bâton» gold hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 177

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Universal Genève «Compur» 1940's. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished. D. two-tone silver with painted Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 14- gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 178

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Universal Genève, 1950's. Very fine and rare centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold and «cloisonné» enamel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. pink gold with indexes, at the centre, a polychrome «cloisonné» enamel medallion representing Arabia, the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 12 1/2-rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 17,000

LOT 179

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Universal Genève «Calendar», 1940's. Fine and rare astronomic, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. champagne with painted Breguet numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the days of the month and the months, apertures for the days of the week and the lunations. «Feuille» gold hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 180

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Universal Genève «Tri-Compax», 1940's. Fine astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer, triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined, dedicated back. D. two-tone silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation, 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. 32 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 181

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Universal Genève, 1940's. Fine «Enversteel» gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, wavy lugs. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Skeleton» radiumed hands. M. 10 1/2"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 900 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,150

LOT 182

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Universal Genève, for Henrique Pfeffer Caracas, 1940's. Fine and unusual stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, lapidated straight lugs. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» steel hands. M. 12"' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 183

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Universal Genève, 1940's. Very fine «Enversteel» gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. «Feuille» gold hands. M. 14 3/4"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 184

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Universal Genève «Space-Compax», 1970's. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with rubber round button chronograph and registers.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, revolving graduated bezel in 60 minutes. D. black with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. «Bâton» steel hands. M. 13 1/2"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 1,600 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 185

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Universal Genève «Tri-Compax», 1950's. Fine astronomic, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, screwed back, waterproof, dust protecting cap. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes. + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. «Alpha» radiumed gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 186

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Universal Genève, 1960's. Very fine square, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, fluted bezel, hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 8 3/4- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

CHF 1,400 - 1,600

LOT 187

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Piaget, 1940's. Fine and rare 18ct pink gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and 18 ct pink gold linked bracelet.

C. massive, polished, «bombé» crystal, the cover is set with a teardrop decoration set with diamonds. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 5 1/2-rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 14 x 22 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 188

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Piaget, 1970's. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's coin wristwatch convertible into a dress watch, with its chain and medal made with a 10 dollars gold coin dated 1881.

C. massive, polished, inserted into a 20 dollars gold coin dated 1904. The watch opens by the means of a secret push- piece on the band. D. pink with indexes. «Bâton» blued steel 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. Diam. of the watch: 38 mm. Diam. of the medal: 30 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 189

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Piaget «Automatic», 1960's. Fine extra-flat, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 30 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 1,400 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 2,185

LOT 190

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Baume & Mercier, Genève, «Prima», 1950's. Fine small, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 10 3/4-rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 191

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Baume & Mercier, Genève, 1940's. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs, metal dome. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 13 1/2- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 192

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Baume & Mercier, Genève, «Mystérieuse», 1960's. Fine 14ct white gold and diamonds mystery, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied white gold indexes set with diamonds, at the center, revolving dial for the hours and the minutes. M. 10 1/2- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 193

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Baume & Mercier, Genève, 1940's. Fine large, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, metal dome. D. pink with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes register dials, outer telemeter graduation, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 14- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,163

LOT 194

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Baume & Mercier, Genève, 1940's. Very fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and triple date.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. pink with applied gold indexes and painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. «Alpha» gold hands. M. 13 1/2- gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 195

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Paul Ditisheim, Swiss, No. 27252, made for Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. Philadelphia, circa 1910. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel keyless dress-watch.

C. Three body, "bassine pincée" with invisible hinge, bezel and back of grey translucent enamel over engine-turning with outer white champleve enamel line. Gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Breguet numerals, Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16-, nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, four adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 196

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

P. Orr & Sons, Madras, No.4291, Swiss, made for the Indian market, circa 1880. Fine and slim 18 ct. gold, keyless digital watch.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets" engineturned with reeded band. Gold glazed cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with apertures for silvered hour and minute rings with Roman and Arabic numerals. M. 21"' frosted and gilt, ebauche by "E.G." of unusual caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three arm alloy balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,163

LOT 197

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Syren, Swiss, made for Hamilton & Co. Ltd, Calcutta, circa 1925. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel Art-Deco, keyless dress-watch, in original fitted box.

C. Three body, massive, "Empire", bezels and band with champleve enamelled decoration, the back enamelled with two parrots and lotus flowers, the reverse engraved with a dedication dated 1927. D. White enamel with Empire numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16-, rhodium plated, spotted decoration, 18 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. 44 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,130

LOT 198

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

C.H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, No. 35469, made for Grogan Co.circa 1930. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, Art-Deco keyless dress-watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variée", the bezels with chased and black champleve enamelled foliage decoration, the back with a black champleve enamelled Art-Deco monogram "S.A.Z.". D. Mat silver with "cubic" numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "cathedrales" hands. M. 16-, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, six adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 199

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

C.H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, No. 33733, made for Grogan Co., circa 1930. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, Art-Deco keyless dress-watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variée", the bezels with chased and black champleve enamelled foliage decoration, the back with a black champleve enamelled Art-Deco monogram "E.D.R.". D. Mat silver with "Breguet" numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "fuseaux" hands. M. 14-, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, seven adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 200

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Touchon & Co., Geneva, Swiss, No. 251206, circa 1920. Fine 18 ct. gold, slim keyless minute repeating dress-watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the monogram "J.G.H.M." engraved on the back. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication. D. Mat gold with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 3,450