286 lots

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