615 lots

LOT 201

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

201 Plojoux, Genève, No. 6597, circa 1920. Fine 18 ct. gold, slim keyless minute repeating dress-watch.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine pincée", polished, the monogram "D.C." engraved on the back. Gold cuvette. D. Mat gold with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', rhodium plated, 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 and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 202

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

Zenith, Swiss, No. 2065696, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, hunting cased keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the cover with a fine painted champleve enamelled coat of arms. Gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded at different exhibitions. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 203

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

Not signed, No. 23588, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "Empire", polished with reeded band. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, adjusted cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 204

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

E. Howard Watch Co., Boston, No. 1103409, circa 1917. Very fine 14 ct. gold, keyless Keystone-Howards "railroad" watch, Pat. D.08.

C. Four body, massive, polished. Gold cuvette with a dedication dated December 25th, 1917. D. Three piece, white enamel with Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', rhodium plated, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, special adjustment in five position and to temperature, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

LOT 205

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

Not signed (Barbezat-Baillot, Locle) Swiss, circa 1915. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, hunting cased keyless quarter repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Glazed 18-, gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with push piece in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 63 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 206

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

Not signed, Swiss, Calendrier Breveté (Video-Volo, Swiss patent No. 33608), circa 1900. Fine and unusual, 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, double face, moon phase astronomical, keyless minute repeating calendar watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", Engineturned, the cover with the black champleve enamelled monogram "A.H.". D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, subsidiary seconds and center moon phase aperture. Gold "spade" hands. Hinged mat gilt and silvered on the back, with date ring, outer revolving ring for the days of the week and aperture for the months with indication of their number of days. Single gilt brass hand. M. 18"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 26 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 207

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

Not signed, Swiss, Calendrier Breveté Swiss patent No. 2102, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, double face, moon phase astronomical, keyless calendar watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. D. White enamel on the front with Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds and center moon phase aperture. GiIt brass "Louis XV" hands. Hinged mat gilt and silvered on the back, with date ring, outer revolving ring for the days of the week and aperture for the months with indication of their number of days. Single gilt brass hand. M. 18-, gilt brass, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 1,700 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 208

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

E. Senn, Bâle, Swiss, circa 1910. Fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, moon phase astronomical, keyless minute repeating watch with triple calendar and chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine, polished, the monogram "W.E." engraved on the cover. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, aperture for the month volvelle, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months and subsidiary seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19-, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and pushpiece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 209

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

Army & Navy, Cooperative Society Ltd., 105 Victoria St. London, No. 6853, with London hallmarks for 1894. Fine 18 ct. gold, half hunting cased, minute repeating, keyless "grande and petite sonnerie" clock-watch.

C. Four body, "bassine", polished, the cover with black champleve enamelled Roman numerals on the border of the dial aperture. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel by Willis with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18"', frosted and gilt, double train with differential winding, 34 jewels in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, free sprung blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Striking hours and quarters on gongs, strike/silent and Grande/Petite sonnerie optional levers on the bezel border, repeating slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 28,750

LOT 210

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

Fayette S. Giles, Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, circa 1880. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating, moon phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Gold cuvette, engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months of the leap-year cycle, the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Glazed 18"', nickel plated, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 23,000 - 26,000

LOT 211

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

Not signed, Swiss, examined by the Goldsmith and Silversmith Co., 112 Regent St. London, circa 1890. Small 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1919. D. White enamel wit Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 14"', gilt brass, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 212

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

LeCoultre Automatic, cased and timed in U.S.A., 1950's. Fine centre second, self-winding, rectangular, 10 ct gold filled gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and painted Arabic numerals. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 9 1/2- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 40 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 213

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, «Mystérieuse», 1960's. Fine 18ct gold mystery gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, at the center, revolving dial for the hours and the minutes. M. 10-rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 1,400 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 214

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

LeCoultre, cased and timed in U.S.A., 1950's. Fine and rare, centre seconds, 10 ct gold filled gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, concentric, blue Arabic numerals for the days of the month, at the centre, satined silver revolving dial for the date. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 10"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 1,265

LOT 215

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

LeCoultre Automatic, cased and timed in U.S.A., 1950's. Fine self-winding, 10 ct gold filled gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, pierced lugs with geometrical design. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 11 3/4- rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

LOT 216

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

LeCoultre, cased and timed in U.S.A., 1950's. Fine and unusual 10 ct gold filled gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, «pagoda» bezel, triangular lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 8- tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 40 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,495

LOT 217

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1940's. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. 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 and the months. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 12 1/4- gilt brass, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 218

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1940's. Fine astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, teardrop lugs. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 13- gilt brass, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 219

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1950's. Fine self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch and power reserve indicator.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, stepped bezel back winder. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and upand-down dials. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 13 1/2 rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 220

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

LeCoultre, cased and timed in U.S.A., 1940's. Fine and unusual 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped fancy lugs. D. «guilloché» gold and black with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 10 3/4- rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 221

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

Jaeger LeCoultre Automatic, 1950's. Fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch and 40 hours power reserve indicator and gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof, lapidated lugs. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, aperture for the upand-down indication. «Feuille» gold hands. M. 10-rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring, rotor à «butoirs». Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 222

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

Jaeger LeCoultre «Reverso», 1930's. Very fine rectangular, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, fluted bezel, monogrammed case. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals, at the centre, concentric graduation of the minutes and the seconds. « Bâton» radiumed hands. M. 8- tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 223

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

Jaeger LeCoultre «Reverso», 1930's. Very fine rectangular, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, fluted bezel, monogrammed case. D. black with radiumed indexes, at the centre, concentric graduation of the minutes and the seconds. « Spade» steel hands. M. 8- tonneau, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 224

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

Jaeger LeCoultre «Reverso», 1930's. Very fine rectangular, centre second, stainless steel «Staybrite» gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, fluted bezel. D. black with radiumed indexes and Arabic numerals, at the centre, concentric graduation of the minutes and the seconds. «Bâton» radiumed blued steel hands. M. 8"' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 225

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

LeCoultre, 1940's. Very fine astronomic, rectangular,10 ct gold filled gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, hour indexes engraved on the bezel. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals+ auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 7 3/4- tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 40 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 226

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

LeCoultre, 1940's. Very fine astronomic, rectangular, 10 ct gold filled gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, hour indexes engraved on the bezel, monogrammed back. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals+ auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 7 3/4- tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 40 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 227

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1950's. Fine platinum and diamonds Iady's wristwatch with platinum cord bracelet.

C. massive, polished, bezel and central lugs set with 38 diamonds, back winder. D. mat silver with applied platinum indexes. «Bâton» platinum hands. M. 7 1/2- rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 16 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 15,5 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 228

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

Ed. Jaeger, Paris, No. 8321-3943, circa 1920. Very elegant platinum, extra thin "couteau" dress-watch.

C. Double piece, massive, polished with knife edge. D. Silver engine-turned with Empire Roman numerals and inner small Arabic ring for hours from 13 to 24. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 16"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 229

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1940's. Fine small, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 12- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 230

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

Jaeger LeCoultre «Duo-Plan», 1930's. Very fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, dust protecting cap. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 4 1/2- baguette, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 35 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 231

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

Jaeger LeCoultre for Türler, 1960's. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, graduated bezel, «Vendôme» type lugs. D. transparent with indexes. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 6 3/4"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 232

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

Clouzier à Paris, circa 1690. Fine and rare gilt brass Louis XIV oignon with central winding and enamel cock.

C. Double body," oignon", engraved with foliage and entrelacs. D. GiIt brass with Roman numerals on enamel cartouches, the centre engraved with foliage. Blued steel single hand. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, plain brass three-arm balance, early short flat balance spring, gilt brass Louis XIV cock set with a fine enamel panel painted with the portrait of a lady playing mandolin, on a black ground, in the manner of the Huaud workshop. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 233

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

Martinot à Paris, circa 1700. Fine silver overlaid gilt brass Louis XIV Oignon with enamel cock.

C. Double body, "oignon", decorated with engraved roundels. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel single hand. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, plain brass three-arm balance, early short flat balance spring, gilt brass Louis XIV cock set with a fine enamel panel painted with the portrait of a lady holding a fan, on a black ground, in the manner of the Huaud workshop. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 234

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

Girod à Copet, Swiss, circa 1690. Fine and rare silver early balance-spring watch with alarm.

C. Double body, with loose ring pendant, the bezel engraved with leaf decoration, the back pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage, centred with a small engraved landscape. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals and silver revolving alarm setting disc. Blued steel single hand and pointer. M. Hinged gilt brass with turned pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, short early flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 235

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

Ge. Achard Père & Fils, Genève, No. 16261, circa 1790. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold quarter striking and repeating clockwatch with automaton Jacks.

C. Double body, polished with pierced reeded band. D. Eccentric white enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands with gold tips. Dark blue enamel dial plate (slightly restored) with remouloye laurel branches and above the dial small varicoloured Cupid Jacks striking and repeating hours and quarters on two bells. M. Hinged giIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock pierced and engraved with the letters forming the maker's name: "A.C. H.A.R.D. - P. & F.". Striking on a bell with fixed barrel, the train released by a button on the pendant. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 236

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

Bonnard à Lausanne, Swiss, circa 1790. Fine and unusual, 18 ct. gold, "Adam and Eve" automaton watch.

C. Double body, Directoire, polished with glazed back. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (slightly restored). Gold hands pierce in interlaced pattern. M. Full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. The back plate is covered with a multicoloured gold panel, finely chased with a scene depicting Adam and Eve in the terrestrial paradise, the automaton serpent revolving on the border. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 237

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

Breguet à Paris, Swiss, No. 3386, circa 1800. Fine 18 ct. gold quarter repeating watch with automaton Jacks and visible balance.

C. Three body, Empire, polished. GiIt brass cuvette. D. Small eccentric white enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold polished hands. Blue enamelled dial plate with glazed balance aperture and gold paillonne inhabited foliage. Varicoloured gold Chinese Jacks, applied on either sides of the dial, strike hours and quarters. M. Inverted gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain brass six-arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on a belle set beneath the dial, by depressing the pendant and with repeating work set on the back plate. Signed on the dust-cap. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 238

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 with an automaton scene.

C. Three body, Empire with twisted band and reeded bezels, the engine-turned back centred with engraved trophies of music. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Driven by the musical train and applied on a blue enamel ground, multicoloured gold automaton scene, depicting a sitting lady playing the guitar near by a running fountain, a Cupid beating time. M. 22"', gilt brass double train with going barrels, inverted cylinder escapement with plain brass three-arm balance and flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Pin-disc musical train with 20 vibrating steel blades on either side of the disc. In very good condition. Diam. 64 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 239

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

Robert et Courvoisier, (Swiss), No. 79905, circa 1810. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel quarter repeating watch with special escapement and an automaton scene depicting "The forge of Venus".

C. Double body, Directoire, polished, the band pierced and engraved with foliage decoration. D. Small eccentric white enamel with Breguet numerals, gold hands. Gold dial plate with a floral champleve and remouloye decoration over a black ground, and above the dial a Swiss enamel landscape with an applied vary-coloured gold automaton scene depicting two Cupids forging the weapons of Venus. GiIt brass dust-cap. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, virgule escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. The automaton scene is driven by an independent train with going barrel and slide on the band. Signed on the dial, dust cap and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 240

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

Henry Capt, Gallopin & Cie. Successeurs, Genève, No. 44829, circa 1880. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel keyless fob-watch.

C. Four body, massive "bassine", engraved in a "vermicelli" pattern, the back of blue enamel with the gold crowned inlaid monogram "C.C.". Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 11-, nickel plated, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

LOT 241

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

L. Baulot & Cie. Mexico, Swiss, made for the South American market, circa 1880. Fine and unusual, 18 ct. gold, pearl and gem-set keyless fob-watch.

C. Four body, bezels and bow set with alternated garnet and split-pearls, the back set with a fine agate cameo of Athena. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 11,5"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 242

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

Fic. Boucheron, Paris, circa 1880. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold, silver and rock-crystal, keyless pendant watch, designed as a scent bottle with chatelaine in the renaissance style.

C. Three piece, the gold back with a fine applied silver decoration, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage in the Renaissance style, the bezel set with a rock-crystal glass. Gold cuvette. Silver and pink gold chatelaine decorated "en suite" with a fine pierced and engraved monogram. D. Silver with a pierced and engraved decoration and applied with gold Roman numerals. Gold pierced and engraved hands in the Renaissance style. M. 10-, gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the chatelaine. In very good condition. Dim. 47 x 30 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 243

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

Not signed, Swiss, circa 1880. Fine and unusual, 18 ct. gold, hunting cased pearl-set keyless pendant watch designed as a sun-flower.

C. Four body, massive, the large bezel paved with split-pearls, the engraved centre disclosing the dial, the back chased with petals and leaves. Gold cuvette. D. Small white enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 10"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 3,200 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 244

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

Not signed, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold, pearl-set, miniature keyless fob-watch.

C. Three body, "bassine et filets", paved with split-pearls. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with blue Arabic numerals. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 7-, gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 20 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 245

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

Tiffany & Co., New York, No. 70687, Swiss, circa 1897. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless fob watch.

C. Three body, "Louis XVI", the back with St. George and the Dragon in repousse work. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1897. D. Gold, chased with foliage, Roman numerals on enamel cartouches and outer minute ring. Blued steel Louis XV hands. M. 12"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 246

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

J.C. Breitmeyer, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, made for the "1 er. Tiro Cantonale Ticinese - Chiasso 1906". Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless fob-watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", the back decorated by Holy Frères after a sculpture by Boldini depicting Helvetia paying tribute to Swiss strength, glamour and patriotism. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 11 "', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 247

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

Baume, Genève, circa 1880. Fine 18 ct. gold, half hunting cased keyless fob-watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", engine-turned and engraved with a floral decoration and a "vermicelli" pattern, the covet with blue champleve Roman numerals on the border of the dial aperture, on a translucent white enamel chapter ring over engine-turning, the back with a small escutcheon. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued "spade" hands. M. 10,5"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 3,105

LOT 248

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

Not signed, Swiss, circa 1920. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, hunting cased, diamond-set keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets carrure plate", cover and back of blue translucent enamel over engineturning with outer a black champleve enamelled greeque, the cover centred with a white champleve enamelled flower set with a diamond. Gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " spade" hands. M. 10,5-, giIt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 249

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

Not signed, Swiss, No. 3117, circa 1920. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond-set, keyless fob-watch.

C. Three piece, "demi-bassine", with a grey translucent enamel over engine-turning, the back applied with a fine diamond-set basket of flowers. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Mat silver with Breguet numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 9,5"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 250

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

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

C. massive, polished, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 10- rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 251

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

Doxa «Sfygmos», 1950's. Fine and unusual 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, outer pulsometer graduation for 20 pulsations. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 252

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

Gübelin «Ipso-Matic», 1950's. Fine and unusual, «carré galbé», centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, large concave bevelled bezel, dust protecting cap. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 12 1/4-rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 32 x 32 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,200

LOT 253

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

Omega Automatic Chronometer Officially Certified, «Seamaster», 1950's. Very fine and rare centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with «Bulletin de Marche du Contrôle Officiel des Montres», guarantee and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. black with applied gold indexes. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 12 3/4- gilt brass, 17 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 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 254

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

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, 1950's. Fine and rare, centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with «cloisonné» enamel dial.

C. massive, polished. D. champagne with a «cloisonné» brown and gold enamel medallion with floral and geometrical decoration, applied gold indexes. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 10-rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 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. 34 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 255

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

Omega Automatic, 1950's. Fine self-winding, «carré galbé», 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 11 3/4- gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

LOT 256

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

Breitling «Chronomat», 1950's. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and slide rule.

C. polished, satined, revolving reeded bezel. D. black and mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes register dials, graduation for the slide-rule, at the centre, decimal scale. «Bâton» white 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. 36 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,200

LOT 257

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

Zénith «Compax», Ref. 12516, 1950's. Fine and very large, 18ct gold aviator's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 16 1/4"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 10,000

LOT 258

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

Eberhard & Co, La Chaux-de-Fonds, 1930's. Fine large, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, fluted lugs. D. black with painted indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer telemeter graduation, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. «Bâton» radiumed hands. M. 15 1/4- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 259

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

Juvenia, 1940's. Fine, rare and large, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button split-second chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished, bi-colour, straight lugs. D. champagne with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. «Skeleton» radiumed hands. M. 13 1/2- rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring, the coaxial single button on the winding-crown is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the split second chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 260

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

Breitling «Duograph», 1940's. Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button split-second chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. Gold fancy hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 261

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

Movado, 1940's. Very fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph and registers.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof, dust protecting cap. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 12 1/4"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 262

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

Movado, 1930's. Very fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. black with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. «Feuille» gold hands. M. 11 1/4"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 263

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

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

C. Rectangular, engine-turned in a brushed pattern. D. Silver with gold applied indexes. Gold "Dauphines" hands. M. 7,5"', rhodium plated, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, srtaight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance spring. Patented Ermeto winding device by means of the sliding case. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition with a chain. Dim. 46 x 31 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 264

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

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

C. Rectangular, engine-turned. D. Black with gilt Roman numerals and indexes. Gold "bâtons" hands. M. 8,5"', rhodium plated, " fausses côtes" decoration,18 jewels, srtaight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance spring. Patented Ermeto winding device by means of the sliding case. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition, with a gold chain. Dim. 45 x 31 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 265

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

Movado, Swiss, made for Türler, Zurich, circa 1950. Fine small 18 ct. gold "Ermeto", keyless purse watch with date.

C. Rectangular, engine-turned in a brushed pattern. D. Silver with gold applied indexes and aperture for the date. Gold "Dauphines" hands. M. 6,5"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, srtaight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance spring. Patented Ermeto winding device by means of the sliding case. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 41 x 25 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

LOT 266

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

Omega, 1970's. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's coin dress watch.

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. champagne with indexes and Arabic numerals. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 9"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam.: 35 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 267

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

Unsigned, 1970's. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's coin skeleton dress watch.

C. massive, polished, inserted into a 20 dollars gold coin dated 1907. The watch opens by the means of a secret push-piece on the band. D. skeleton with indexes engraved on the bezel. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 9"' skeleton, engraved, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. In very good condition. Diam.: 35 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,000

LOT 268

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

Eska Watch Co., 1970's. Very fine 18ct white and yellow gold gentleman's coin dress watch.

C. bi-colour, 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. mat silver with indexes and Arabic numerals. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 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.: 35 mm.

CHF 1,400 - 1,600

LOT 269

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

Eska Watch Co., 1970's. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's coin wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, inserted into a 20 dollars gold coin dated 1895. The watch opens by the means of a secret push-piece on the band. D. mat silver with indexes and Arabic numerals. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 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.: 35 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 270

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

Eska Watch Co., 1970's. Very fine 18ct white and yellow gold gentleman's coin wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, 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. mat silver with indexes and Arabic numerals. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 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.: 35 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 271

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

Jules Jurgensen, 1930's. Fine and rare «Art Déco», rectangular, platinum and diamonds Iady's wristwatch with platinum bracelet set with diamonds, emeralds and sapphires.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, engraved band, bezel set with diamonds. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 2 1/2"'Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Signed on the movement, numbered on the case. In good condition. Dim. 7 x 18 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 272

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

Unsigned, 1930's. Very fine rectangular, platinum, diamonds and sapphires Iady's wristwatch with cord bracelet.

C. massive, polished, bezel and lugs set with 76 round diamonds and 8 triangular sapphires, mobile lugs, sapphireset winding-crown. D. grey, painted with floral decoration, at the center, mat silver dial with Arabic numerals. «Breguet» blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2- rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. In very good condition. Dim. 14 x 46 mm.

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

LOT 273

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

Verger Paris, circa 1915. Very fine and rare, oval, platinum, diamonds and pearls Iady's pendant-watch with pearl chain.

C. massive, polished, bezel and band set with diamonds and pearls, pearlset windingcrown. D. miniature on ivory in blue and white colour with painted Arabic numerals. «Breguet» blued steel hands. M. in shape of a cross, gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 32 x 39 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 274

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

Ferdinand Verger Paris, for Greenleaf and Crosby Co., circa 1915. Very fine and rare hexagonal, platinum, diamonds and pearls Iady's wristwatch with pearl bracelet.

C. massive, polished, bezel and band set with diamonds and pearls, pearlset windingcrown. D. miniature painted on ivory in blue and white colour with painted Arabic numerals. «Breguet» blued steel hands. M. 8"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the movement, stamped on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 27 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 275

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

Unsigned, 1930's. Fine rectangular, «Art Déco», platinum and diamonds Iady's wristwatch with diamond set platinum bracelet.

C. massive, polished, engraved band, bezel and mobile lugs set with baguette diamonds. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. «Spade» blued steel hands. M. 2 3/4"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, flat balance-spring. In good condition. Dim. 7 x 27 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 276

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

Rolls «Ato», 1930's. Interesting self-winding, rectangular, 9 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, hinged back, engraved band. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals. «Spade» blued steel hands. M. 6 3/4- rectangular, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, the movement, mounted on balls, rolls back and forth and winds the watch. (Hatot Patent). In good condition. Dim. 17 x 37 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

LOT 277

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

Movado «Polyplan», 1930's. Very fine and rare, small, tonneau shaped, curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, top winder, wire lugs. D. mat silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. «Spade» blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2-rhodiumed, «oeil-deperdrix » decoration, made on three different planes, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 19 x 44 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 278

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

Leroy & Fils, T. Garnier Sr., No 153968, case No 67178, 1930's. Extremely fine and rare «carré galbé», 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. champagne with painted Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. «Spade» blued steel hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. Dim. 32 x 32 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 279

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

Juvenia, 1930's. Very fine and rare, small, «carré galbé», stainless steel «Staybrite» gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver with painted Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 10-rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring, the coaxial single button on the winding-crown is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In good condition. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 280

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

Omega «Marine», 1940's. Very fine and rare, square, stainless steel «Staybrite» gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel linked bracelet.

C. polished, satined, which slides into another waterproof case, top winder. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. «Feuille» blued steel hands. M. 8 1/4- signed Tissot, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 24 x 38 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

LOT 281

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

Léon Hatot Paris, for Van Cleef & Arpels, 1930's. Fine large, rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. sun rays «guilloché» silver with painted Roman numerals. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 10- gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 36 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,000

LOT 282

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

Paul Ditisheim Solvil, 1930's. Very fine rectangular, 14ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 14ct pink gold snake bracelet.

C. massive, polished, large mobile lugs. D. black with applied gold indexes and painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Moderne» pink hands. M. 10- rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 32 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 283

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

Frodsham Watch Co., Swiss, 1930's. Very fine «Art Déco», rectangular curved, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, hinged back, stepped sides. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals «Breguet» blued steel hands. M. 10-rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 37 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

LOT 284

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

L. Leroy & Cie, 1930's. Very fine rectangular, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18ct white gold bracelet «à petites mailles».

C. massive, polished, lapidated bezel, double central lugs. D. two-tone silver with painted Roman numerals. «Spade» blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 23 x 31 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 285

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

Jules Jurgensen, 1940's. Very fine horizontal rectangular, 18ct pink and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, wide lateral bezel, top winder. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. «Bâton» gold hands. M. 10- rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 22 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 286

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

Cartier, France, No. 3173, circa 1930. Fine and rare, ivory, silver and enamel, lapis lazuli set Art-Deco paper-knife with inset keyless watch.

C. The watch is inset within the silver lapis-lazuli set handle, polished with blue champleve enamel decoration, the back engraved with the initiais: "H.F.W.", ivory blade. D. Shaped mat silver with black Roman numerals. Gold polished hands. M. 14-, European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, stripped decoration, 15 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 32 x 2,5 cm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 287

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

Cartier, France, No. 12569-5793, circa 1922. Unusual large silver and tortoise shell electric clock.

C. Rectangular, the panels covered with tortoise shell, the face with silver applied decoration in a Chinese pattern. Black marbIe base. D. Painted with silver applied Arabic numerals. Silver hands engraved with foliage decoration. M. Electric, European Watch & Clock Co. Swiss, 125 volts. Signed on the dial and the case. Dim. 27 x 18 x 14 cm.

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

LOT 288

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

Cartier, Paris-Londres, No. 1727, circa 1910. Very fine silver, enamel and amethyst, minute-repeating, eight-day carriage clock.

C. Rectangular, of amethyst translucent enamel over engine-turning with white champleve enamel lined borders. Four silver amethyst set bail feet and amethyst repeating button at the top. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold arrow hands. M. Rectangular gilt brass, "Nocturne" with going barrel, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 71 x 48 x 38 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

LOT 289

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

Cartier, France, circa 1910. Very fine silver and enamel, diamond-set triangular eight day going strut-clock.

C. Triangular, the face of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, with applied diamond-set rosettes and the monogram, matching blue enamel diamond-set bezel with white champleve enamelled lines on the border: "C.P." D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (very slightly restored on the border). Gold pierced hands. M. 19-, gilt brass three quarter plate, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 13 x 12 x 12 cm.'

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

LOT 290

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

Cartier, France, No. 357, made in the 1930's. Fine octagonal silver and enamel eight day going strut clock, in original fitted box.

C. The movement is set in an octagonal plate of pale blue translucent enamel over engine turning, white champleve enamelled fine on the border. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Luminescent "skeleton" hands. M. 18-, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 94 mm. (Not illustrated)

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 291

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

Cartier, made by LeCoultre, 1930's. Fine 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph register and pulsometer and with 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. black with painted Arabic numerals. + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. «Feuille» gold hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 292

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

Cartier Paris, No 074621, by Jaeger LeCoultre, 1940's. Fine center second, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. two tone pink with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. «Dauphine» gold hands. M. 12 1/2- gilt brass, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 293

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

Cartier, No 14440, by International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, 1940's. Fine rectangular, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, dedicated hinged back, stepped hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Feuille» gold hands. M. 10- rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 36 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 294

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

Cartier, No 3695, 1950's. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. signed LeCoultre and European Watch & Clock Co., polished, satined, sapphire set winding-crown. D. mat silver with indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 10"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 1,400 - 1,800

LOT 295

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

Cartier New York, «Oval Maxi», 1960's. Very fine large, oval curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18ct gold deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2- signed Audemars Piguet, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 30 x 56 mm.

CHF 24,000 - 26,000

LOT 296

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

Cartier, London, No. 8981, made in 1970. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless decagonal keyless fob watch.

C. Two piece, massive, polished with decagonal bezel, the back engraved with a monogram. D. Mat silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel "moderne" hands. M. 9"', Jaeger-LeCoultrerhodium plated, "fausses Côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metellic balance and self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 297

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

Cartier Paris, «Incurvée», No. 53725, entered in the Register on 6.5.1969. Fine «Baignoire», oval curved, 18ct gold Iady's wristwatch with 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, back winder. D. mat silver with painted radial Roman numerals. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 6 3/4- signed Cartier, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 28 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 298

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

Cartier, France, No. 357, circa 1910. Fine and elegant 18 ct. extra-slim gold hunting cased keyless "couteau" dress-watch.

C. Double body, "knife edge", polished, the cover engraved with the arm of a mediaeval warrior holding a sword. D. Silver engine-turned with Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16-, European Watch & Clock Co. rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19, jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 299

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

Cartier, France, No. 20577-04536-415392, entered in the registers on 16 June 1928. Very fine 18 ct. gold, diamond set "Montre sac or", keyless purse watch, in original fitted box, sold to a Member of the Royal Family of Spain.

C. Two piece, massive, engineturned in a stripped pattern, the watch set with a blue sapphire cabochon, sliding into the rectangular case applied with a small diamond-set crown. D. Square mat silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands.M. 9,75-, European Watch & Clock Co. No. 415392, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 42 x 39 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 300

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 29872-32773, entered in the registers on 19 February 1937, retailed by Hermes. Very fine and elegant extra slim, 18ct. keyless dress watch "forme nouvelle", drawing No. 1647.

C. Two piece, massive, "knife edge", satine. D. Silver two tone with Roman numerals and dot indexes. Gold "Orientales" Cartier hands. M. 17-, rhodium plated, caliber 145, signed European Watch and Clock Co., " fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and in two positions, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition, in a red leather Cartier box. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000