286 lots

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