286 lots

LOT 1

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

"La Tour de l'Ile"

Water-colour, signed at the bottom-left: "J.-C. Seilert", circa 1870. Dim. 17,8 x 12,6 cm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 2

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron Chossat & Cie. à Genève, No. 6143, completed in 1812. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, quarter repeating watch.

C. Four body, Empire, engine-turned with reeded band. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 21"', gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel endpiece. Repeating on gong by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial, cuvette and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 3

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

A. Vacheron Girod à Genève, No. 30123, circa 1830. Fine small 18 ct. gold slim watch.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes" with reeded band, the bezels, pendant and bow chased with floral decoration, the back engraved with a romantic scene in a landscape, a church on the back-ground and rocaille decoration on the border. Gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. Silver with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, the centre decorated with an engine-turned castle. Blued steel Breguet bands. M. 15"', gilt brass with going barrel, four jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 4

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 20750, completed in 1825. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, digital jumping hour watch.

C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes", engine-turned. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with jumping hour aperture, eccentric minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 22"', 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 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,130

LOT 5

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 23148, completed in 1826. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, digital jumping hour watch.

C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes", engine-turned. Hinged gilt brass cuvette engraved with technical details. D. Silver engine-turned with jumping hour aperture, eccentric minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18-, gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 6

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, No. 36438, completed in 1835, sold to Mr. John Magnin. Fine 18 ct. gold watch.

C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes", with reeded band and engine-turned back, the bezels pendant and bow chased with a floral decoration. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Gold engineturned with raised Roman numerals and outer multicoloured gold cast floral decoration. Blued steel "fleurs de lys" hands. M. Full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass continental cock pierced and engraved with the letters of the signature: "V.A.C.H.E.R.O.N. & C.". signed on the cuvette, cock and back plate. In good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 7

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, No. 39335, completed in 1838. Fine 18 ct. gold watch.

C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes", with reeded band and engine-turned back, the bezels pendant and bow chased with a floral decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass continental cock pierced and engraved with the letters of the signature: "V.A.C.H.E.R.O.N. & C.". signed on the dial, cock and back plate. In good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 8

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 24252, completed in 1825. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel gem-set bangle with inset watch.

C. Articulated gem-set gold filigree elements with gem-set black enamelled panels with champleve flowers quivers and lyres, the rectangular cover with scalloped edges, decorated "en suite" with flowers, trophies and cornucopias, centred with a fine rectangular painted representation of " Psyché and Cupid" D. Gold engine-turned with Roman mimerais on a polished chapter. Gold "spade" bands. M. 13"' Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel endpiece. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. of the dial: 29 mm., greatest width of the bracelet: 58 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 9

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 52162, completed in 1847. Fine 18 ct. gold, small quarter repeating watch.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes", engine turned with reeded band, the back engraved with an escutcheon. Gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', gilt brass with going barren, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 10

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin in Geneva, No. 77326, completed in 1855, sold on 31 May 1855 in New York. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold hunting cased watch.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes", with reeded band, engine-turned in a "vermicelli" pattern the back centred with an engraved vine leaf. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the border and engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, bar calibre, 13 jewels, Swiss lateral lever escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 11

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin in Geneva, No. 78450, completed in 1855, sold on 1855 in New York. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased watch.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes", with reeded band, engine-turned "à grains d'orge". Gold cuvette engine-turned on the border and engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Breguet hands. M. 16"', gilt brass, bar calibre, 13 jewels, Swiss lateral lever escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. In good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 1,700 - 2,000

LOT 12

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 118009, completed in July 1865, sold on 1865 in France. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel fob watch.

C. Four body, bezels and band chased with a formal decoration, the back of blue enamel with a painted bunch of flowers, small roses on the border and outer chased decoration. Gold engineturned cuvette engraved with a narre and the dated: 1851-1875. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 14"', gilt brass, bar calibre, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 13

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

César Vacheron & Cie., Genève, Ancienne Maison Vacheron & Constantin, No. 122581, completed in April 1869, sold on 23 July 1869. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned with reeded band. Gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "fleurs-de-lys" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,635

LOT 14

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneva, Vve. C. Vacheron & Co. Successors, No. 135635, completed in January 1873, sold on 15 October 1973 to M. Drion. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned with reeded band. Gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "fleurs-de-lys" hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, 17 jewels, counterpoised 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 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 15

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneva, No. 168216 completed in December 1888. Very fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch with split seconds chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the monogram: "S.S.J." engraved on the back. Gold cuvette engraved with the date: Nov. 14, 1894. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph rings and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "fleursde- lys" hands. M. Glazed 19"', nickel plated, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, adjusted cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with special micrometric index patented on January 8, 1884. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, the button on the winding crown, split seconds push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 16

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 184811, completed in June 1889. Fine 18 ct. pink gold keyless watch with chronograph and 30 minute instantaneous recorder, in original mahogany fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine et filets" the back applied with a gold monogram: "P.J.B.". Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1899. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, red outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 20 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swanneck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work and push-piece on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 17

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, No. 170524, retailed by Gustave Sandoz, Palais Royal 147-148, Paris, made especially for the "Exposition Universelle de Paris" in 1889. Exceptionally rare and fine 18 ct. gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with gold bangle decorated with two carved caryatids figuring the lugs.

C. massive, polished, engraved band, revolving engraved bezel for winding-up the watch, entirely set with diamonds. D. White enamel with painted blue and red Arabie numerals. "Moderne" gold hands. M. 9"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Vacheron & Constantin Punch mark on the front plate beneath the dial, numbered on the case and movement. Signed Gustave Sandoz on the back. In very good condition. Diam. 25 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 28,750

LOT 18

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 169023, made for F. & C. Fabre, Buenos-Aires, completed in April 1888, sold on 12 May 1888. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel keyless fob-watch.

C. Three body, "grande gouge", the back of dark blue enamel overlaid with a gold pierced chased monogram and foliage decoration. Gold cuvette. D. Dark blue enamel overlaid with pierced and engraved gold radial Arabic numerals and foliage decoration. Blued steel hands. M. 10"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 19

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 298928, case No. 179621, made for Einilio Gramaglia, Via Roma, Torino, in 1895. Fine 18 ct. gold diamond-set keyless fobwatch.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", the back with bright cut stars inlaid with rose-diamonds. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic ring for hours from 13 to 24, and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 11"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,185

LOT 20

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 312135, case No 188318, completed in February 1900, sold on 19 April 1900 in Italia. Fine 18ct. gold keyless fob-watch.

C. three body, massive, "bassine", dedicated in the back, gold cuvette. D. white enamel with Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds. Gold "Breguet" hands. M. 11" gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 21

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 341370, case No. 208115, completed in October 1907, sold on 10 December 1908, in Argentina. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, diamond-set, keyless fob-watch in original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", the cover with diamond-set garlands of flowers and ribbon knots chased by Pasmantier in the Louis XVI style, the back polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 11"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 22

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 303997, case No 182435, completed in September 1896, sold on 10 October 1569, especially made for the great shooting contest of the National Exhibition in Geneva in 1896. Enamel painted by Lacreuze. Very fine gold and enamel, keyless fob-watch.

C. four body, "-pomme et gouge", polished, with enamel bac:( painted with a view of the Leman lake, the Mont-Blanc and a bark transporting the stones of Meillerie (small French village near Evian) to Geneva. Outer floral decoration over a blue translucent ground with the coats of arms of the city of Geneva, gold cuvette engraved with the contest inscriptions. D. white enamel with radial Arabic numerals and outer gold ring for the minutes. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 11- gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 23

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, No.313972, case No. 190127 completed in 1901, especially made for the Federal Shooting contest in Lucerne 1901. Enamel painted by Ronet. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless fobwatch, in original fitted box.

C. Four body, "pomme et gouge" polished with enamel back painted with a lake sicle landscape, the citadel of Lucerne on the foreground, outer floral decoration over a green ground with the flags of Lucerne and of Switzerland. Gold cuvette engraved with the contest inscription. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. 11"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 24

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, No. 315263, case No. 190129 completed in 1901, especially made for the Federal Shooting contest in Lucerne 1901. Enamel painted by Ronet. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless fobwatch.

C. Four body, "pomme et gouge" polished with enamel back painted with a lake sicle landscape, the citadel of Lucerne on the foreground, outer floral decoration over a green ground with the flags of Lucerne and of Switzerland. Gold cuvette engraved with the contest inscription. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. 11"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 25

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 355476, case No. 220343, completed in 1912, sold on 3 December 1912, in Italia. Enamel by Misses GOLL. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel hunting cased, keyless fob-watch in original fitted box.

C Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" with chased band, the cover and back enamelled with painted bunches of sununer flowers. Gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Breguet numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. 11- "ultra", gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, ait bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 26

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 318255, case No. 1900654, completed in 1901, sold on 17 March 1902, in Paris. Fine 18 ct. pink gold and enamel keyless pendant watch with matching chatelaine.

C. Four body, square with cutout corners and outer cast and pierced foliage decoration, glazed back. The gold cuvette enamelled with a painted Cupid over a black ground, with further floral decoration. Matching chatelaine with a black enamel panel painted with a dancing tabor playing maiden in classic dress and further floral decoration. D. Black enamel with Roman numerals, flanked by two painted angels and further floral decoration. M. 11"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 150 x 36 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 25,000

LOT 27

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 331015, case No. 200011, completed in April 1904, sold on 15 August 1904 to Oscar Frezard, Lucerne. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph and 30 minute progressive recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, red outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel " spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated 31 jewels, counterpoised straight fine lever escapement, adjusted cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with sfide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and push-pieces in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 28

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 336784, case No. 207948, completed in July 1907, sold on 14 November 1907, to F. W. Drosten Jewelery Co., Saint Louis. Fine 18 ct. pink gold keyless watch with split seconds chronograph.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished with concealed hinge. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, red outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', rhodium plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Split seconds chronograph with visible work and push-pieces on the winding crown and in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 29

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 315106, case No. 213333, completed in 1901, sold in July 1909 to M. Aragheusian. Fine 18 ct. pink gold keyless watch with digital double calendar.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" with concealed hinge, polished the back engraved with the monogram: "A.T.R.". Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, inner red Arabic ring for hotus from 13 to 24 and sunk subsidiary seconds, aperture for days of the week and dates volvelles. Gold Breguet hands. M. 19-, gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", Guillaume balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 30

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 338467, case No. 213768, sold on 3 March 1911 to S.M. Pierre 1", King of Serbia. Fine 18 ct. pink gold keyless watch with chronograph and 30 minute recorder.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" the engine-turned back engraved with a fine coat of arms of the Obrenovitch family. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "spade" hands. M. 17-, gilt brass, 20 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swanneck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work and push-piece on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 31

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 344348, case No. 210418, completed in August 1908, delivered to Hausmann & Co., agent of Vacheron & Constantin in Rome and Naples. Retailed in Naples to Sig. Barone Anselmo Berlingieri on 10 October 1908, for 2400 lira. Extremely rare 18 ct. pink gold and enamel, keyless minute repeating, "Grande and Petite sonnerie" dock watch with original certificate and invoice, in original mahogany fitted box and with special vertical fitted rose-wood box specially designed to use the watch, set on a table, as a carriage dock.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished with spring loaded bezel, the back with the champleve enamelled coat of amis of the Barone painted by Rosset. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 23-, gilt brass, double train with differential winding, 35 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Minute repeating and striking on gongs with push piece in the band, "Grand/Petite sonnerie" and "Strike/Silent" levers beneath the bezel. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In perfect condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 150,000 - 180,000

Sold: CHF 245,500

LOT 32

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 344890 case No. 211335, completed in September 1909, sold 19 November 1909, in Argentina. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", engineturned. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with special micrometric index patented on 8 January 1884. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 33

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 346165 case No. 211814, completed in 1909, sold on 24 May 1909, in Argentina. "Piqueur monté et ses chiens". Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", the cover chased in high relief by Guillannod with a huntin3- scene and outer foliage decoration, the bac _< engraved with the monogram: "E.R.S.". Gond cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 14,375

LOT 34

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 349121, case No. 216659, made, in September 1910, sold on 14 November 1910, to F. Schlesceky, uhrmacher, Frankfurt a/Main. Fine 18 ct. pink gold hall hunting cased keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the cover with dark blue champleve enamelled Roman numerals on border of the dial aperture. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" bands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 35

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 359458, case No. 222938, sold on 30 July 1912, in Argentina. Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased keyless watch with chronograph and 30 minute instantaneous recorder, in original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished, the monogram "E.J.J." engraved on the cover. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, 26 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work and push-piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 36

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Chronomètre Royal" No. 342707, case No. 209474, completed in May 1908, sold in October 1908. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" with engine-turned back "à grains d'orge". Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 22"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 37

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Chronomètre Royal" No. 344790, case No. 211180, completed in October 1908, sold on 24 December 1908. Very rare and fine 18 ct. gold keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" with engine-turned back "à grains d'orge". Gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swanneck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 38

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Chronomètre Royal" No. 341943, case No. 208759, completed in January 1908, sold on 14 April 1908. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless fob watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" with engine-turned back in a sun-burst pattern. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 11', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, eut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swanneck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 39

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Chronomètre Royal" No. 348752, case No. 213522, completed in September 1909, sold on 24 December 1909. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" with engine-turned back "à grains d'orge". Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 22"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, eut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 40

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Chronomètre Royal" No. 363304, case No. 225392, completed in August 1913, sold on 28 October 1913. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" with engine-turned back in a sun-burst pattern. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" bands. M. 22"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, eut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swanneck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 5,635

LOT 41

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 357655, case No. 221482, completed in 1911, sold on 30 May 1921 to Mr. Patiola. Very fine and unique, 18 ct. gold and enamel "Art-Nouveau" keyless "Chronomètre Royal" dress watch.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine pincée", bezel and band with painted enamel decoration over a black ground, the back enamelled with a finely painted tabor playing maiden in classical dress, dancing on a stage. Gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, 20 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 42

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, «Chronomètre Royal», No. 508836, case No. 345047, Ref. 4907, completed in July 1954, sold on 21 June 1955 to Mr. Schrader. Very fine and rare, center second, 18ct gold, «stop-watch» gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, thick straight lugs, when pulling the winding-crown, the mechanism stops. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. «Alpha» gold bands. M. 12 1/2"' 1008 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,085

LOT 43

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, «Chronomètre Royal», No. 509581, case No. 394591, Ref. 6340, completed in August 1962, sold on 28 May 1963 to Mr. De Trevars in Paris. Very fine and rare, center second, 18ct gold, «stop-watch» gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, when pulling the winding-crown, the mechanism stops. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. «Alpha» gold hands. M. 12 1/2'" 1008 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 nun.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 44

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 343176, case No. 212386, completed in 1909, sold on 4 September 1911, to M. Ch. E. Wild. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold keyless pocket chronometer, awarded a Mention honorable with 687 marks at the the Geneva Astronomical Observatory timing contest in 1910, in original fitted box with original certificate.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with a decoration engraved by F. Verger in Paris. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated: Sept 1911. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Crausaz, brass and steel-nickel, balance adjusted by C. Batifolier, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition, with photocopies from the records of the timing contest. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 45

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 343603, case No. 219432, completed in 1910 and sold to Mr. Censi on 13 September 1912. Very fine and rare 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, keyless pocket chronometer with Bulletin de lere Classe from the Observatory of Geneva, in original fitted box with original certificate.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with the monogram "F.C.". Gold cuvette engraved with the inscription for the First Class Bulletin. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Crausaz, brass and steel-nickel, balance adjusted by C. Batifolier, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition, with photocopies from the records of the timing contest. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 46

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 344675, case No. 215562, completed in 1908, sold on 21 November 1913, to Paccard & Cie and presented to M. Alexis Grenier. Very fine 18 ct. gold keyless pocket chronometer, awarded a Mention honorable with 664 marks at the Geneva Astronomical Observatory timing contest in 1909, in original fitted box with original certificate.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with the monogram "A.G.". Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated: 1888-1913. D. Three piece white enamel with Empire numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Crausaz, brass and steel-nickel, balance adjusted by P. Wehrli, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition, with photocopies from the records of the timing contest. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 47

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Société des Arts de Genève, 1910.

Concours de série entre fabricants. First Prize Silver medal, awarded to Vacheron & Constantin. Diam. 57 mm. In perfect condition, in original fitted box.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 1,150

LOT 48

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 353753, case No. 221562, completed in 1912, sold to the agent for Italy on 14 July 1913. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless watch with chronograph and 30 minute recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished, the back with the black champleve enamelled monogram: S.M. Gold cuvette engrave: Non si volta chi n stella è fiso-Ricordo della Leonardo da Vinci- Maggio 1914. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work and push-piece on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 49

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 361062, case No. 228723, completed in May 1914, sold on 27 November 1918, in Italia. Fine mahogany deck watch "montre de torpilleur" with 55 hours power reserve.

C. Three piece mahogany deck watch type. D. Frosted silvered with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" bands. M. 32"', frosted and gilt, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the box, dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 65 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 13,225

LOT 50

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 365534, case No. 229608, Ref. 2871, consigned to Mr. Ourousoff on 15 April 1916. Very fine and large, tonneau shaped, 18 et gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, gold screws bars. D. mat silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. Breguet blues steel hands. M. 10 1/2"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 46 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 12,075

LOT 51

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 366985, case No. 233182, completed in November 1917, sold on 9 April 1918 in New York. Fine and rare, tonneau shaped, curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged dedicated back. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals. «Skeleton» radiumed hands. M. 10"' rhodiumed, 16 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 48 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 52

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 400425, case No. 249991, completed in July 1925, sold on 24 Sptember 1925 to Mr. E.E. Robert in New York. Fine and rare, tonneau shaped, curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged dedicated back. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals. «Skeleton» radiumed hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 43 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 53

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 376723, case No. 232153, completed in October 1917, sold on 9 October 1918 to Mr. H. Place. Extremely fine and rare, large, corrugated rectangular 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. shaped, massive, polished, fixing of the bracelet inside the case, bevelled shaped crystal. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. «Breguet» blued steel hands. M. 10 3/4"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 43 nui.

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

LOT 54

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 377410, case No. 233688, completed in March 1918, sold on 14 December 1918 in Germany. Very fine and rare lozenge shaped, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, rounded lugs. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals. «Moderne» blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 16 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 26 x 45 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 55

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 379113, case No. 236419, sold on 29 September 1919 to Mr. E.E. Robert in New York. Very fine and rare tonneau shaped, curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, wire lugs. D. champagne with painted Roman numerals. «Breguet» blued steel bands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 16 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 39 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,715

LOT 56

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 369995, case No. 242349, completed in October 1919, sold on 4 October 1920 to Mr. Nederlamsche. Very fine rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged bezel, wire lugs. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. «Breguet» blued steel bands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 16 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 39 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 57

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 363808 case No. 229077, completed in 1914, sold on September 1919 to Mr. Vaviska. Fine 14 ct. pink gold hunting cased, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the cover with the engraved monogram: "J.C.W.". Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 58

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 385090, case No. 250316, completed in september 1925, sold 14 November 1925 to M. C. Lagrange, Argentina. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless watch with chronograph and pulsometer.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine" polished, a dedication dated 6 February 1926, engraved inside the back. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Empire numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and tachometer scale for 30 pulsations. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, three quarter plate, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work and push-piece on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 59

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 388003, case No. 242437, completed in April 1920, sold on 21 June 1920 to Mr. R. Carassale, the agent of Vacheron Constantin in Montevideo, Uruguay. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless watch with chronograph and pulsometer.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished with engine-turned back. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Empire numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and tachometer scale for 30 pulsations. Gold "spade" bands. M. 17"', gilt brass, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swanneck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work and push-piece on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 60

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 386090, case No. 18769, completed in 1920, delivered on 12 april 1920 to Shreve & Co. New York. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brassinvar Guillaume balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring with special micrometric index patented on May 24, 1904. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 61

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 383526, case No. 239578, completed in December 1918, sold on 21 May 1919 to the Corps of Engineers, U.S.A. No. 9016. Fine silver keyless watch with chronograph.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished, the back engraved with the corps number. Silver cuvette. D. White enamel with luminescent Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel luminescent hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 20 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with swap neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work, the button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,645

LOT 62

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 396152, case No. 247242, delivered to Mr. Place on 9 June 1924, for Mr. A. Cordingly. Very fine and rare cushion shaped, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. white enamel (hair lines) with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. « Skeleton» radiumed hands. M. 10"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 63

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 383977, case No. 237123, completed in 1919, sold on 21 May 1919 to the Corps of Engineers, U.S.A. No. 11078. Rare and fine silver keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished, the back engraved with the corps number. Silver cuvette. D. White enamel with luminescent Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel luminescent hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 700 - 900

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 64

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 388008 case No. 258291, completed in 1921, sold in February 1931. Very fine and rare 18 ct. gold hunting cased keyless pocket chronometer, with days of the week, awarded a Mention honorable with 680 marks at the the Geneva Astronomical Observatory timing contest in 1926.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette engraved: Certificat de 1ère Classe à l' Observatoire Astronomique de Genève. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals sunk subsidiary seconds and days of the week. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 21 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance adjusted by E. Olivier, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and special micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition with photocopies from the records of the timing contest. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

LOT 65

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 388237, case No. 247280, completed in August 1920, sold on 18 April 1939, to the Etablissements Edmond Jaeger, Paris. Very fine 18 ct. gold keyless chronometer with power reserve indication.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and 30 hour up-and-down scale. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', rhodium plated, 21 jewels, counterpoised straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring with a special micrometric index patented on May 24, 1904. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 66

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 402550 case No. 250767, completed in 1925, sold on 23 February 1931, to Mr. F. Chiappe in Italia. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold keyless pocket chronometer with chronograph and tachometer, Bulletin de lere Classe from the Observatory of Geneva.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished". Gold cuvette engraved with the inscription for the First Class Bulletin. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and outer tachometric scale for 1000 meters. Gold "spade" bands. M. 19"', nickel plated, 26 jewels, straight fine lever escapement,bimetallic balance adjusted by E. Olivier, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and swan neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition, with photocopies from the recors of the timing contest. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 8,500 - 9,500

Sold: CHF 9,890

LOT 67

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 360659, case No. 4254 by Verger, Paris, delivered on 31 August 1912. Fine oval platinum, diamond and pearl-set pendant watch with matching pearl set chain.

C. Two piece, oval within a diamond and seedpearl set frame, the glazed back of ivory, painted with a fine blue and white miniature. D. Painted ivory with Arabic numerals painted with a blue and white miniature of a Lady in classic dresses with doves and a cuoid. Blued steel hands. M. 9,5"', nickel platec., "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In good condition. Dim. 41 x 33 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 14,375

LOT 68

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 398384, case No. 5257 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered on 11 November 1924 and retailed to E.E. Robert, New York. Fine platinum, keyless dress-watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variée" satine, the back with a diamond and sapphire-set monogram "A.S.M." New York. D. Mat silver with applied gold cubic Arabic numerals. Gold hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. h1 very good condition. Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 69

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 394469, case No. 7598 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered in 1923. Fine platinum and enamel, diamond set, keyless Art-Deco dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, with diamond set band and bow, the bezels with black champleve enamelled décoration, the back engraved with a coat of arms. Onyx winding crown. D. Mat silver with applied black Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet bands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, 18 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. 44 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 70

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 402350, case No. 9591 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered on 9 April 1926. Very fine rectangular, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, satined, hinged back. D. satined silver with applied platinum Arabic numerals. «Moderne» platinum hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 37 nun.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 71

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 402179, case No. 9758 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered in 15 lune 1926. Fine platinum, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variée" satine with -jolished bezels and bow. D. Mat silver with 'Dlack cubic Arabic numerals. Blued steel "serpent" hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 72

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 394040, case No. 7620 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered on 28 May 1923, retailed by "La Esmeralda", Mexico, Hauser-Zivy y Cia., sold to Mr. José de Jesus Pliego. Fine 18 et gold and enamel keyless, Art-Nouveau dress-watch with certificate in original fitted box.

C. Three piece, massive, square with cutout corners, polished with black champleve enamelled decoration, the back with an applied oval painted enamel nude of a maiden. D. Mat silver with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "feuilles" hands. M. 17", rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, blued steel flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In perfect condition. Dim. 45 x 45 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

LOT 73

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 399285, case No. 8455 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered on April 1924. Extremely fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond and jade set keyless pendant watch with matching brooch.

C. Two piece, flattened cylindrical of black enamel with Chinese type small landscapes "en réserve" jade cabochon ends set on diamondset rings, suspended from a matching brooch by two black cords with gold and enamel matching diamond-set link. D. Mat silver with Arabic numerals. Blued steel bands. M. 5"', rectangular, nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, five adjustments, flat balance spring. Signed on the case and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 90 x 17 mm.

CHF 45,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 57,500

LOT 74

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 386583, case No. 9359 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered on 9 December 1925, retailed by Lacloche Frères, Paris. Extremely fine 18 ct. gold end enamel, diamond-set, onyx, amber and emerald Art-Deco,eight day going time-piece with a dial in mother of pearl, in original fitted box with coloured photocopy of the original drawings by Verger.

C. In foret of a monstrance, the base of onyx, the octagonal black enamelled gold frame supported by an amber stand with two rows of emerald beads. D. Gold mounted combination of different kinds of mother of pearl with engraved sphinx on the foreground, columns on the back. Applied diamond-set Arabic numerals on the bezel. Gold "serpent" hands. M. "Astral" 19-, nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjj]ustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement and on a small gold panel inlaid in the onyx base. In very good condition. Dim. 226 x 74 x 50 mm.

CHF 250,000 - 300,000

Sold: CHF 267,500

LOT 75

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 386589, case No. 9414 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered on 23 February 1926, retailed by Gübelin, Lucerne. Extremely fine 18 ct. gold end enamel, diamond-set, chalcedony and lapis Art-Deco, eight day going tune-piece with a dial in mother of pearl, in original fitted box with coloured photocopy of the original drawings by Verger.

C. In form of a monstrance, the base of chalcedony, the octagonal black enamelled gold frame supported by a diamond set carved lapis stand. D. Gold mounted combination of different kinds of mother of pearl depicting a fantastic bird on the rainbow with a cloudy background. Applied diamond-set Arabic numerals on the bezel. Diamond paved hands. M. "Astral" 19"', nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement and on a small gold panel inlaid in the chalcedony base. In very good condition. Dim. 126 x 90 x 60 mm.

CHF 250,000 - 300,000

Sold: CHF 267,500

LOT 76

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 403136, case No. 9484 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered on 22 lune 1926, retailed by Van Cleef & Arpels under the No. 62051. Extremely fine 18 ct. gold, lacquered silver, coral and onyx, rock crystal set Art-Deco, eight day going time-piece with a dial in pietradura, with coloured photocopy of the original drawings, signed by Van Cleef & Arpels on 26 December 1925.

C. Black lacquered frame with red lines, set with small engraved rock-crystal panels, secured on the onyx rectangular base by three coral balls. D. Gold mounted floral combination of engraved rock-crystal, jade, onyx and coral, with red lacquered Arabic numerals in Japanese style on the bezel. Diamond-set hands. M. "Astral" 19"', nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement and on a small gold panel inlaid in the onyx base. In very good condition. Dim. 101 x 89 x 34 mm.

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

Sold: CHF 73,600

LOT 77

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 402551, case No. 9654 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered on 30 April 1926. Fine 18 ct. gold, travelling keyless pursewatch.

C. Three body, massive, rectangular, spring loaded opening to be set on a table as a strutclock, polished, the back engraved with the monogram: "J.L.M.". D. Black enamel with gilt cubic Arabic numerals. Gold " cathédrales" hands. M. 8"', nickel plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, five adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 43 x 33 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 78

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 409887, case No. 11457 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered in April 1929, retailed by Boucheron, Paris, under the No. 13349. Fine rectangular, 18ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a Boucheron white and yellow gold bracelet.

C. bicolour, massive, polished, hinged back, white gold bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold «cubic» Arabic numerals. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 28 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,000

LOT 79

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 410859, case No. 11756 by Verger Frères, Paris, made for Charlton & Co., in 1929 Fine and rare 18 ct. two coloured gold, keyless "montre à volets".

C. Rectangular, with thumb bars and sprungg shutters, yellow gold stops at each end the back engraved with a dedication. Gold cuvette. D. Mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals. White gold "scoties" hands. M. 9"', nickel plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 45 x 30mm.

CHF 4,400 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 7,360

LOT 80

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 401658, case No. 10222 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered in April 1926. Fine rectangular, 18ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a white and yellow gold bracelet and pink gold deployant clasp.

C. bicolour, massive, polished, white gold bezel.D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. M. 5 1/2"' oval, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 15 x 27 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 81

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 412207, case No. 12041 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered on 23 September 1929. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, keyless "montre à volets".

C. Rectangular, with thumb bars and sprung shutters, engraved with geometrical designs. Gold cuvette. D. Mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals.G old "scoties" hands. M. 9"', nickel plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 43 x 30mm.

CHF 4,400 - 4,800

LOT 82

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 413693, case No. 12578 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered on 7 March 1930. Very fine and rare, square, 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C.bi-colour, massive, polished, painted Arabic numerals and indexes on the stepped bezel, white and yellow gold hooded lugs. D.white gold fluted dial. «Breguet» blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 33 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 83

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 407179, case No. 12153 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered on 25 July 1928. Very fine rectangular, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver with «cubic» Arabic numerals. «Cathédrale» platinum hands. M. 10"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Dim. 24 x 32 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 84

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 412211, case No. 12255 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered in October 1929, retailed by A. Marchak, Paris. Extremely fine and rare, large, «carré galbé», platinum, onyx and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, black onyx bezel set with four diamonds, outer bezel and winding-crown entirely paved with diamonds, hooded lugs. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. «Cathédrale» platinum hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Dim. 30 x 30 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 85

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 414880, case No. 12822-3438 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered on 16 September 1930. Extremely fine and rare «montre à volets, carré galbé», 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with concealed dial by shutters, and two crowns.

C. massive, polished, bi-colour, hours and indexes painted on the bezel, white gold shutters opening by the means of a crown at 9 o'clock. D. mat silver with painted indexes. «Cathédrale» blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 86

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, No. 412694, case by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered on 19 November 1930, retailed by Charlton & Co., New York. "Le charmeur de serpents": Fine and rare 18 ct. white gold, "Bras-en-l'air" keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive "Empire", polished and satine with reeded band. D. Satine with facing sectors on the left for hours, on the right for minutes, an applied gold figure of a fakir, points the time at will, on the sectors, when depressing a push piece in the band. M. 17"', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In perfect condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 33,000 - 36,000

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 87

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 412768, case No. 12592 by Verger Frères, Paris, delivered on 27 November 1929. Fine rectangular, 18 et white and yellow gold lady's wristwatch with 18ct gold snake bracelet.

C. massive, polished, white gold mobile hooded lugs. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. «Moderne» blued steel hands. M. 4 1/2'" baguette, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 10 x 31 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 88

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 390604, case No. 246276, sold on 21 August 1922, to Mr. Wells. Very fine square, platinum, rubies and diamonds lady's wristwatch with platinum bracelet «à petites mailles» and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, engraved back and band, bezel set with one row of round diamonds and one row of rubies. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. «Breguet» blued steel hands. M. 7 3/4"' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 21 x 21 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 89

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 407397, case No. 254578, completed in January 1937, sold on 20 January 1937 to Mr. Girardet. Very fine rectangular, «Art Déco», platinum and diamonds lady's wristwatch with 18ct white gold cord bracelet and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, engraved band, lugs Bides and back, bezel and mobile lugs set with 8 baguette diamonds and several round diamonds. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. «Moderne» blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2"' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 14 x 49 nun.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 90

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 411892, case No. 249449, completed in February 1925, consigned to Mr. Bunge on 4 February 1928. Very fine tonneau shaped, 18ct white gold, sapphires and diamonds lady's wristwatch, with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, engraved band, lugs set with 10 sapphires and 24 round diamonds. D. polished silver with painted Arabic numerals. «Bâton» blued steel hands. M. 4 1/2- oval, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 14 x 27 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 91

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 347036, case No. 213314, completed in October 1909, sold on 14 December 1909, in France. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless dress watch.

C. Double body, massive, "bassine pincée", polished with chased band, the bezels with black champleve enamelled decoration in a Greeque pattern. D. Silver satine with applied gold Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "cubistes" hands. M. 17", rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

LOT 92

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 387952, case No. 243729, completed in May 1920, retailed by 30 October 1920 to M. E.E. Robert New York, sold to Mr. Burton Proctor. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless Art-Deco dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "demi-bassine" polished, the bezels with chased and black champleve enamelled decoration by Markowski, the back with initiais "B.P." in a roundel. Gold cuvette. D. Mat silver with black Breguet nmerals, subsidiary seconds and decoration matching that of the bezel. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, 18 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. 44 mm.

CHF 4,200 - 4,600

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 93

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 402192, case No. 244702, completed in May 1923, sold on 26 June 1923 to Mr. E.E. Robert, New York. Enamel decoration by Markowski. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, Art-Deco keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, cushion shaped, bezels, pendant and bow with champleve enamelled decoration in Egyptian style, the satine back with two champleve enamelled birds facing each other. D. Mat silver with applier gold cubic Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "cathédrales" hands. M. 16"', nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 42 x 42 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 94

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin Genève, No. 389238, case No. 245650, completed in September 1922, sold on 7 September 1931. Movement and case engraved by V. Martin. Extremely rare ct. gold and enamel keyless dress watch with engraved movement.

C. Three body, massive "bassine pincée", the bezels, pendant and bow with black champleve enamelled decoration, the band and the spring loaded back engraved with scrolled foliage, the coat of arms of Geneva engraved inside the back. Gold glazed cuvette. D. Two tone silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "bâtons" hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, fully engraved with foliage, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and case, numbered on the front plate beneath the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 95

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 406367, case No. 253308, completed and sold in January 1928 to Mr. E.E. Robert in New York. Very fine rectangular curved, 18ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. satined silver with applied gold «cubic» Arabic numerals. «Cathédrale» gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 36 mm.

CHF 4,200 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 96

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 414241, case No. 257546, completed in June 1930, sold on 30 January 1931, to Mr. E.E. Robert in New York. Very fine and rare, large rectangular curved, 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, dedicated hinged back, stepped sides. D. mat silver with applied gold «cubic» Arabic numerals. «Cubic» gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 45 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 97

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 405659-405569, case No. 252572, completed and sold in 1927 to Mr. Mensmann. The movement has been replaced in February 1928 by Vacheron & Constantin. Very fine rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, monogrammed hinged back. D. satined silver with applied «cubic» Arabic numerals. «Cubic» gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 36 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 98

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 415110, case No. 253676, completed in April 1931, consigned on 30 August 1933 to Mr. Molliet. Very fine and rare, tonneau shaped, "Art-Déco" 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals. « Alpha» gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 37 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 99

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 406667, case No. 252115, completed and sold in July 1927 to Mr.- Süddander in Germany. Fine and rare square, 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, engraved hinged back, stepped sides. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. «Cathédrale» blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 30 mm.

CHF 8,500 - 9,500

LOT 100

The Art Of Vacheron Constantin Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 409149, case No. 254461, completed and sold on 27 April 1929 to Mr. Glattli Luzani in Switzerland. Very fine rectangular curved, 18ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. «Moderne» blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 37 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000