655 lots

LOT 264

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Desotos, 1960 's. Fine and unusual, extra-flat, 18ct gold keyless 20 U.S. Dollar coin pendant watch, the coin dated 1910 with a 14ct gold snake chain.

C. three body, the hinged watch within the coin, opening by a special concealed device. D. matt silver with painted indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, anti-shock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 2,400 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 265

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Eska Watch Co., 1960 's. Fine and unusual, extra-flat, 18ct gold keyless 20 U.S. Dollar coin wristwatch, the coin dated 1904.

C.three body, the hinged watch within the coin, opening by a special concealed device. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. " Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, anti-shock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 266

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Valois La Chaux-de-Fonds, 1960 's. Fine and unusual, extra-flat, 18ct gold keyless 20 U.S. Dollar coin wristwatch, the coin dated 1873.

C. three body, the hinged watch within the coin, opening by a special concealed device. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, anti-shock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 267

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Eska Watch Co., 1960 's. Very fine extra-flat, keyless 50 pesos coin watch, the coin of the "Estados Unidos Mexicanos", dated 1821-1947.

C. three body, the hinged watch within the coin opening by a special concealed device. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, anti-shock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 268

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

E. Gübelin Lucerne, 1930 's. Fine and unusual rectangular, jumping-hour, minutes and seconds, gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel bracelet and fitted box.

C. polished, satined, apertures for the jumpinghours, monogrammed back. D. three matt silvered revolving dials with painted Arabic numerals. M. 9 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 3 positions, Breguet balancespring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 32 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 269

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Verger Frères, Paris, movement by Cyma Watch Co., 1930 's. Fine and rare, "montre à volets", rectangular, 18 ct white and yellow gold and black onyx gentleman's wristwatch with concealed dial by shutters and two crowns.

C. massive, polished on the back and the bezel, central body in black onyx, shutters in yellow gold opening by the means of a crown at 9 o'clock. D. matt silvered with painted Arabic numerals. " Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 37 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 270

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Verger, France, movement by Cyma Watch Co., made in the 1930's. Fine and unusual lacquered silver, 18 ct. gold, and malachite-set Art-Deco handbag buckle incorporating a built-in watch.

C. silver shaped rectangular buckle, lacquered in black, with gold bezel and shutters opening to disclose the dial by means of an onyx set 'faux' crown at 9 o'clock, oposite the matching winding crown. D. matt silvered with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. rhodium plated 8"', 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the movement, Verger Master mark on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 42 x 43 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 271

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Juvenia, 1950 's. Fine and rare, square, 18 ct white and pink gold and onyx gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, white gold bezel graduated with black onyx indexes. D. pink. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 8 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 16 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 24 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

LOT 272

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Leroy & Fils, 35 Avenue de l'Opéra, No 158742, 1940 's. Fine and rare rectangular, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, hooded cylindrical lugs. D. champagne with painted Roman numerals and indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and case signed. hr very good condition. Dim. 23 x 36 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

LOT 273

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Cyma, Tavannes Watch Co., 1920 's. Rare rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, wire lugs. D. champagne with painted radial Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 11 '" rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 27 x 45 mm.

CHF 3,700 - 3,900

LOT 274

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Movado, made for the French Market, 1940 's. Fine rectangular "bombé", 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave hooded lugs, " bombé" crystal. D. two-tone pink with painted Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" blued steel hands. M. 8 "' gilt brass, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 42 mm.

CHF 2,700 - 3,000

LOT 275

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

L. Leroy & Cie, 4 Faubourg St-Honoré, Paris, No. 27270, 1940 's. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, gold dome, lapidated lugs. D. matt silvered with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 10 1/2 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 276

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Schlumberger, 1930 's. Fine and rare asymmetric, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a special system to the buckle for closing the bracelet.

C. massive, polished, the watch case being at one end of the bracelet, and a large buckle is at the other end and fiting around the case. Winding crown at 6 o'clock. D. champagne with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. signed Frey Watch, 6 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 36 mm.

CHF 4,400 - 4,800

LOT 277

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Solvil, Paul Ditisheim, 1940 's. Fine and rare square, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, central lugs bearing a hinged click system to include the cord bracelet. D. matt silvered with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10 '" rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,035

LOT 278

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Movado "Polyplan", Chronometer, 1930 's. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, l8ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, top winder, dedicated back. D. satined silvered with radiumed Arabic numerals and auxiliary seconds dial. " Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 7 1/2 "' rhodiumed, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, bottom plate on three different inclined planes, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 55 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 279

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Movado, Swiss, made for Mapin & Webb, in the 1930's. Fine stainless steel keyless dress-watch with chronograph, pulsometer and instantaneous 30 minute recorder.

C. Three piece "variée carrure plate" polished with bevelled bezel. D. Two tope silvered with Arabic numerals, indexes, outer chronograph and pulsometer rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16"', nickel plated, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 280

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Movado for Tiffany & Cie., New York, 1930 's. Fine and rare small, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, dedicated screwed back, lapidated lugs, dust protecting cap. D. matt silvered with painted Arabic numerals and auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 400 - 600

Sold: CHF 828

LOT 281

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

281 Movado "Polyplan" Chronometer, 1930 's. Fine and rare tonneau shaped, curved, silver lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, wire lugs, top winder. D. two-tone silvered with painted Arabic numerals and indexes and auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' rhodiumed, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, bottom plate on three different inclined planes, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 19 x 44 mm.

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 282

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Movado for Mersmann, 1930 's. Fine rectangular curved, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. matt silvered with radiumed indexes and auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 37 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,380

LOT 283

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Movado "Polyplan" Chronometer, 1930 's. Very fine and rare tonneau shaped, curved, silver lady's wristwatch .

C. massive, polished, hinged back, wire lugs, top winder. D. matt silvered with painted radial Arabic numerals and auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' rhodiumed, "oeil-deperdrix" decoration, bottom plate on three different inclined planes, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. In good condition. Dim. 19 x 44 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 284

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Record Genève, "Datofix", 1950 's. Fine astronomie, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. matt silvered with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, 16 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,243

LOT 285

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse, 1940 's. Very fine and rare large, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, hooded mobile lugs. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. " Skeleton" blued steel hands. M. 14 1/4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 10,000

LOT 286

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse, 1950 's. Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. pink with applied gold indexes and painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 14 1/4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 3,300 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 3,795

LOT 287

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Gübelin, 1950 's. Fine and rare, waterproof, large, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph and registers.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 4,600 - 5,000

LOT 288

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

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

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

CHF 3,800 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 6,440

LOT 289

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Invicta, Swiss, circa 1910. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold and enamel square, quarter repeating, keyless dress-watch.

C. Three body, massive, square, engine-turned, the border chased with foliage decoration, the back with blue enamel champlevé l i n s and chased garlands of foliage. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals on silvered cartouches, outer silvered minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Dim. 50 x 50 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

LOT 290

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

"Criquet", No. 1050, Breveté S.G.D.G., circa 1920. Fine and unusual silver keyless alarm watch.

C. Three body, massive, "pomme et gouge" with gold bow, the small glazed alarm setting aperture for minutes adjustment on the revolving bezel with gold border, the back chased in high relief with a locust and outer floral decoration. Hinged silver engine-turned cuvette, pierced for the sound, inset on the reverse with a thin blued steel panel increasing the sound transmitted by a pin, in the manner of a gramophone. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, red half hour divisions and outer minute ring visible through the bezel aperture only. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17"', gilt brass three-quarter plate, double train with differential winding, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Alarm simulating the typical sound of the locust. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

LOT 291

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

"Criquet", No. 1031, Breveté S.G.D.G., circa 1920. Fine and unusual silver keyless alarm watch.

Fine and unusual silver keyless alarm watch. C. Three body, massive, "pomme et gouge", the bezels with floral chased decoration, the back chased in high relief with a locust and outer floral decoration matching that of the bezel. Hinged silver engine-turned cuvette, pierced for the sound, inset on the reverse with a thin blued steel panel increasing the sound transmitted by a pin, in the manner of a gramophone. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and red half hour divisions (small hair lines). Blued steel hands. M. 17"', gilt brass three-quarter plate, double train with differential winding, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Alarm simulating the typical sound of the locust, adjusted by means of the revolving bezel. In good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,200

LOT 292

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Tempor Watch Co., Geneva, circa 1940. Fine silver triangular keyless Masonic watch, G.Schwab-Loeillet Swiss patent No. 25265, Genève.

C. Double body, triangular, the bezel chased with the Union Chain with letters "G" "J" and " B" at each corner, the band with different Masonic symbols, the back with the Masonic Temple and different symbols. D. White enamel with painted Masonic symbols in place of numerals and with the inscription: Aime ton semblable, tends lui une main secourable. Blued steel "modern" hands. M. 111 /2"', rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating balance-spring. Signed on the case and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 52 x 53 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 293

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

L. Leroy & Cie. Horlogers de la Marine, 7 Boulevard de la Madeleine, No. 13348, circa 1920. Very elegant 18 ct. gold keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, Empire, with reeded band and polished back. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Arabic numerals on a watt chapter ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,150

LOT 294

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Recta Watch Co., Swiss, circa 1930. Fine 18 ct. white and yellow gold keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variée", polished with knife edge, the bezels with yellow gold milled border. D. Gold satine with applied Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold " cathédrales" hands. M. 16"', nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 400 - 500

Sold: CHF 460

LOT 295

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Chronomètre M.G. Genève, No. 1073, circa 1930. Fine platinum keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variée", polished with knife edge. D. Silver satined with applied Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold " cathédrales" hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, " fausses côtes" decoration with Geneva Quality marks, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 1,300 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 296

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Paul Ditisheim, Swiss, No. 405598, made for Depollier & Son, New York, circa 1930. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, Art-Deco, keyless dress-watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variée carrure plate", polished, the bezels with black and white champlevé enamelled decoration. Loose gold cuvette. D. Matt gold with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "scotties" hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight mine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 1,600 - 1,800

LOT 297

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

E. Huguenin, Swiss, No. 394634, circa 1930. Fine 18 ct. white and yellow gold keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variée", polished with alternate white and yellow gold bands with black champlevé enamelled borders. D. Silver two tone with gold applied cubic Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "cathédrales" hands. M. 16"', nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight mine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition.

CHF 1,600 - 1,800

LOT 298

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Golay Fils & Stahl, Genève, No. 35930, circa 1930. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, Art-Deco keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "bassine pincée", the back with a black champlevé enamelled Art-Deco decoration. D. Champagne two tone with Arabic numerals "blued steel "triangles inversés" hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration with the Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight mine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,265

LOT 299

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Not signed , Swiss, No. 337, made in the 1930's for Fine and unusual silver gilt and enamel eight day going alarm dock with singing bird in the base. In original green shagreen covered fitted box.

Cylindrical, engine-turned in a basket work pattern with pink translucent champlevé enamel bezel, mounted between two fluted columns on the rectangular matching base with singing bird, the enamelled lid painted with a view of Lac Léman, the the William Tell Chapel on the left, the Mont Blanc on the background. D. Silver gilt with Arabic numerals, sunk centre and subsidiary alarm setting chapters. Blued steel Breguet bands. M. Circular nickel plated three-quarter plate with going barrels both for the going and the alarm trains, 13 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Striking on gongs. Singing bird movement with going barrel and two cams commanding the beak and wing movements of the bird, which also turns from right to left. The singing bird is activated at will by means of a slide on the front face or by the alarm mechanism. In very good condition. Dim. 15 x 10.6 x 5.7 cm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 300

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Not signed, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine small gilt sterling silver and enamel table time piece with musical base.

C. Square with blue and white champlevé enamelled decoration in a striped pattern, suspended in a temple with matching decoration, the pyramidal pediment with four enamel panels painted with couples dancing in Empire dress, surmounted by a gilt figure Justice. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass bands. M. 13"', gilt brass, bar calibre, eight jewels, cylinder escapement with plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Musical movement within the base with pin cylinder and 27 toothed comb. In good condition. Dim. 20 x 8 x 8

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 301

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Frères Rochat, Genève, No. 492, completed by Charles Bruguier, circa 1840. Very fine silver gilt and enamel, singing bird box.

C. Two part rectangular, engine-turned with a blue champlevé enamelled decoration, the cover with applied silver gilt foliage ornament chiselled in high relief. Hinged compartment for the key. Gold bird cover enamel panel painted with a fine Swiss lake sicle landscape, the Mont Blanc on the background. Multi-coloured feathered bird with moving body, wings, tail, opening beak and turning head. M. Brass plate, fusee with chair, stacked cams, fly regulator and rectangular bellow. Signature punched on the movement.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 302

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

C. Bruguier à Genève No. 518, circa 1850. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, singing bird box in original tortoise-shell covered fitted box.

C. Two part rectangular, cover and bottom engraved with vine leaf decoration over engineturned ground, front and side panels with similar décoration but with hunting scenes and hunting trophies . Hinged compartment for the key. Bird cover enamel panel painted with a fine landscape panel, a cascade on the foreground. Pierced and engraved gold grid. Multi-coloured feathered bird with moving body, wings, tail, opening beak and turning head. M. Brass plate, fusee with chain, stacked cams, fly regulator and rectangular bellow. Signature scratched on the movement and original label inside the bottom of the box. In very good condition. Dim. 89 x 55 x 31 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 59,800

LOT 303

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

C. Bruguier à Genève No. 172, circa 1840. Very fine silver gilt and enamel, singing bird box.

C. Two part with lobed corners, entirely engraved with floral and foliage decoration in a geometrical pattern, the cover with black champlevé enamelled decoration. Hinged compartment for the key. Gold bird cover enamel panel painted with a fine allegorical scene on a terrace over looking a mountain landscape, depicting a lady presenting her children to a god. Pierced and engraved gilt brass grid. Multi-coloured feathered bird with moving body, wings, tail, opening beak and turning head. M. Brass plate, fusee with chain, stacked cams, fly regulator and rectangular bellow. Signature scratched on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 59 x 100 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 304

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1930 's. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with double date.

C. polished, satined, triangular lugs. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, aperture for the days of the week. "Flèche" radiumed bands. M. 8 "' tonneau, gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 900 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,380

LOT 305

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

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

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12 1/4 "' gilt brass, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 1,400 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 306

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre "Memovox", 1950 's. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with alarm and two crowns.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, at the centre, revolving dial for the alarm. M. 12 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 1,400 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 2,645

LOT 307

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

LeCoultre, 1940 's. Fine large, l4ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. M. 12 1 /4 "' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 1,400 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 308

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1940 's. Very fine astronomie, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, teardrop lugs. D. two-tore silver and champagne with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12 1/2 '" gilt brass, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 309

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1930 's. Fine stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch with double date.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, aperture for the days of the week. "Lozenge" blued steel hands. M. 8 '" tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 310

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre "Duo-Plan", 1940 's. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 5 "', baguette, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, Literai lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 35 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,400

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 311

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1930 's. Very fine small,18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with double date.

C. massive, polished, central extended lugs. D. champagne with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, aperture for the days of the week. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 8 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,400

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 312

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

LeCoultre, made for the American Market,1940's. Fine rectangular, astronomie, 10ct gold filled gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, satined, graduated bezel. D. two-tone silver with indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" blued steel bands. M. 9 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 23 x 39 mm.

CHF 3,200 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 313

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre "Duo-Plan", 1940 's. Fine and rare rectangular, stainless steel and shell gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, bezel and lugs in shell, back in steel, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Bâton" blued steel bands. M. 5 "' baguette, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 38 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 314

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

LeCoultre "Mystérieuse", made for the American Market, 1950 's. Fine "mystérieuse", 14ct white gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs. D. mat silver with applied white gold indexes, at the centre, revolving dial with diamondset indexes for the hours and the minutes. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, 17jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. hi very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

LOT 315

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1960 's. Fine 18ct white gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch with 18 et white gold bracelet "à petites mailles".

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with diamondset indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. 10 '" rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 316

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

LeCoultre "Mystérieuse", made for the American Market, 1950 's. Fine and rare, square, "mystérieuse", 14ct white gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C.massive, polished, straight lugs. D. mat silver with applied diamond set indexes, at the centre, revolving dial with diamondset indexes for the hours and the minutes. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 28 x 28 mm.

CHF 2,900 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 317

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre for Türler, "Mystérieuse", 1960's. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

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

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 318

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre, made for the French Market, 1960 's. Fine square, platinum and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel and lugs. D. two-tone silver with diamond set indexes. " Bâton" platinum hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Signed on the movement, hl very good condition. Dim. 28 x 28 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 319

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Mystérieuse", 1960 's. Fine "mystérieuse", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bezel graduated for the hours, "Vendôme" type lugs, back winder. D. transparent. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 6 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 320

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1940 's. Fine centre second, l4ct gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted teardrop lugs. D. champagne with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 25 mm.

CHF 700 - 900

LOT 321

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre, made for the American Market, 1940 's. Fine and unusual 14ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. shaped, massive, polished, with a fancy decoration. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 1,100 - 1,300

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 322

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1950 's. Fine square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 9 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

CHF 1,900 - 2,200

LOT 323

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1950 's. Fine 18ct gold and diamond lady's wristwatch with 18ct gold twisted bracelet.

C. massive, polished, bezel set with 18 round diamonds, twisted gold lugs, back winder. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 5 "' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 17 mm. Total length of the bracelet : 180 mm. Width : 15 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 324

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre "Duo-Plan", 1940 's. Fine and unusual, horizontal rectangular, 18ct gold lady driver's wristwatch with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, hemispherical shaped with extended lugs, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 3 1 /2 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 21 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 325

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

LeCoultre made for the American Market, 1940 's. Fine and unusual asymmetric, 10ct white gold filled gentleman's wristwatch.

C. shaped, massive, polished, hemispherical lugs at 6 o'clock. D. mat silver with applied white gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. 8 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 39 mm.

CHF 1,700 - 1,900

Sold: CHF 2,588

LOT 326

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1930 's. Fine and unusual rectangular, stainless steel " Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch with unusual water resistant back with clip on device.

C. three body, polished, satined, stepped sicles. D. mat silver with painted radial Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 8 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensa ting flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 23 x 39 mm.

CHF 2,700 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,105

LOT 327

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

LeCoultre, 1940 's. Very fine and rare, triangular, stainless steel driver' s wristwatch.

C. polished, stepped bezel, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 4 "' "Duo-Plan", baguette, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral. lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 20 x 15 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,970

LOT 328

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre "Duo-Plan", 1930 's. Fine rectangular, stainless steel lady's wristwatch with cord bracelet.

C. polished, fancy lugs, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 4 "' baguette, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensa ting flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 1l x 38 mm.

CHF 900 - 1,200

LOT 329

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1930 's. Fine and unusual, stainless steel ring-watch.

C. polished, back winder. D. two-toue silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 6 1/4 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Diam.16 mm.

CHF 600 - 800

Sold: CHF 1,035

LOT 330

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger "Duo-Plan", 1930 's. Very fine and rare, rectangular, stainless steel lady' s wristwatch with stainless steel deployant clasp.

C. polished, bevelled bezel, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 5 '" " Duo-Plan", baguette, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balancespring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 12 x 35 mm.

CHF 2,900 - 3,200

LOT 331

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger, France, made in the 1930's. Fine and uncommon eight day going chromium plated double face Art-Deco time piece, designed as a bed-side lamp.

C. Designed as a lamp with hexagonal marble base and chromium plated hemispheric shade, the double face movement fitted within the stand. D. Shaped mirror botte sides with Arabic numerals and glazed rectangular central apertures allowing the hands to be seen. White lacquered "pear" hands. M. Circular, double face with winding crown in the base, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dials. In very good condition. Dim. 28 cm. high.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 332

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Le Coultre, Swiss, made in the 1930's. Very fine early chromium plated perpetual "ATMOS" dock, with original instruction sheet, in green paper cardboard carrying case gold printed and canvas strap.

C. Rectangular, glazed four sides with rectangular base. D. Silvered with Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Reuter system winding by changes in air pressure, anchor escapement, long period rotating balance with poising screws and filar suspension. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 17.5 x 14 cm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 333

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

LeCoultre"Reverso", 1930 's. Extremely fine rectangular, stainless steel and polychrome enamel gentleman's wristwatch with a red and yellow enamel coat-of-arms on a black background on the reverse side, and a stainless steel extensible bracelet decorated with black onyx plates.

C. polished, fluted bezel, black enamel hooded lugs. D. black with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands.M. 8 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

CHF 7,500 - 8,500

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 334

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

LeCoultre "Reverso", 1940 's. Fine rectangular, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, monogrammed reverse side, fluted bezel. D. black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 8 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 38 mm.

CHF 4,800 - 5,200

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 335

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

LeCoultre "Reverso", 1930 's. Fine rectangular, yellow gold and stainless steel lady's wristwatch with 18ct white and yellow linked bracelet.

C. massive, polished, fluted bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 5 1/4 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 16 x 34 mm.

CHF 3,600 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 336

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Jaeger LeCoultre "Reverso", 1930 's. Extremely fine and rare horizontal rectangular, stainless steel, centre seconds, purse watch.

C.polished, fluted back and bezel. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 8 "'tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 34 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 337

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet No. 1177, sold on 29 Thermidor, circa 1800 to Monsieur x, for 1600 Francs, In 1824, the watch belonged to Mr. de Haute-Roche. Fine 18 ct. gold, dumb quarter repeating watch with jump hour hand.

C. Four body, "forme collier" by Gros, No. 278, engine-turned with reeded band and loose ring pendant, the back centre with a small monogram, ( slighty worn). Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and secret signature. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 21"', gilt brass, new calibre with going barrel, jewelled to the centre, over hanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain gold three-arm balance with parachute suspension, flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb. Repeating with a massive polished steel hammer on a bloc on the case. Signed "Breguet" on the dial, cuvette and movement on a small appendage of the case. hl very good condition with certificate No. 4066. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

LOT 338

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet et Fils No. 1651, petite pendule à quatre parties sold to Monsieur Doumère on 7 Thermidor year 12 (26 July 1804), for 1440 Francs. Fine and rare mahogany, eight day going, quarter repeating "Grande and Petite sonnerie" carnage clock with alarm and special escapement.

C.Rectangular with sliding back door, gilt brass bezel with "water-leaf" decoration. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass rectangular with double tooth barrel both on the going and the striking trains, platform mounted dead-beat verge escapement with jewelled pallets and 10 toothed escape wheel, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Quarter repeating and striking on a bell with the mechanisms mounted on the back plate, top button release. Pull wind alarm striking on the saine bell, fitted on the base. Signed on the dial and based of the movement. ln very gond condition with certificate dated 24 Septembre 1917. Dim. 18 x 13 x 10 cm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 339

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet No. 873, made with an early movement from the 1820's. Fine 18 ct. gold, moon phase astronomical pocket chronometer.

C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes", engineturned. Gold detachable cuvette. D. Silver engineturned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and moon phase aperture with moon calendar on the border. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 21"', gilt brass half plate, fusee with chain, female winding square and maintaining power, 15 jewels, Louis Berthoud type pivoted detent escapement, and three-arm compensation balance with three trapezoidal poising weights and timing screws, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring, ruby endstone. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 55,000 - 65,000

LOT 340

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet No. 40074, sold to Mademoiselle de Valckiers on 16 May 1823 for 2.200 Francs, bought back and resold to Dubois, Horloger à la Havane on 7 September 1835, for 2.000 francs. Fine small 18 ct. gold and platinum, quarter repeating watch.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes" No. 104, by Joly (Master marks) with platinum engineturned band, bezel and back of polished gold. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', gilt brass with free standing barrel, over hanging ruby cylinder, plain gilt brass three-arm balance with parachute suspension, flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb. Repeating on gongs by twistand- push plunger in pendant. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 341

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet No. 4021, circa 1900. Fine silver eight day going "mignonette" carriage clock.

C. Rectangular, designed as a miniature Louis XVI mantle clock, engine-turned for sides and top with applied garland and knotted ribbon decoration. D. Matt silver with Breguet numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Rectangular gilt brass with going barrel, platform with lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Dim. 7 x 5 x 4 cm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 342

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Maison Breguet, Paris, No. B 7357, made in the 1920's. Fine chromium plated aneroid barometer in original fitted calf case, with red sill < lining.

C. Cylindrical, plain. D. Frosted and silvered, with Arabic numerals to the barometric scale reading from 40 to 80. Blued steel arrow band. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 124 mm.

CHF 1,400 - 1,800

LOT 343

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet No. 2764, sold to Metadier on 29 December 1931 for 6000 Francs. Fine 18 ct. gold, minute repeating keyless dresswatch, in original red leather fitted box.

C. Three piece, massive, "Empire", polished. D. Matt silver with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 33 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 344

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet No. 2775, sold on 5th September 1940 to Mr. Fraisse for 35000 Francs. Very fine 18 ct. gold, keyless self winding watch.

C. Three body, massive, "forme quatre baguettes", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engineturned with Roman numerals on a polished eccentric chapter ring, subsidiary seconds and a sector engraved with up-and-down scale calibrated to 60 hours. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19"' rhodium plated with "fausses côtes" decoration, 22 jewels, relieved for the oscillating platinum winding weight, pivoted beneath the dial on the edge of the front plate. Straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition, with certificate No. 3929. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

LOT 345

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet No. 2323, 1930 's. Fine square, 18ct white gold lady's wristwatch with 18 ct white gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, overhanging lugs. D. mat silver with applied white gold "Cubist" Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Dim. 22 x 22 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 346

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet No. 4892, 1920 's. Very fine "Art Deco", tonneau shaped, platinum, 18ct gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch.

C.massive, polished, bezel set with 24 round diamonds intercalated with black decoration, sapphireset winding-crown, wire lugs. D. mat silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel bands. M. 8 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In good condition. Dim. 20 x 24 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 347

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet No. 4800, 1930 's. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch with 18 ct gold bracelet "à petites mailles".

C. massive, polished, overhanging central hooded lugs, screwed bars. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 41/2 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. Dim. 12 x 29 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,875

LOT 348

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet No. 1581, 1930 's. Very fine tonneau shaped, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch with 18ct gold bracelet "à petites mailles".

C. shaped, massive, polished, sapphire-set windingcrown. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 8 "' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 28 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 349

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet No. 4168, 1930 's. Fine and rare stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. polished, satined. D. black with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 13 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 350

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet No. 3135, 1950 's. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, extended lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold and painted indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and case signed. h1 very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 351

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet No. 5147, 1940 's. Fine and rare, large, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph and register.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 15 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. In good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 3,300 - 3,600

LOT 352

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet No. 1804, 1950 's. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer, triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the days of the month and the tachometer, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 353

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet "Armée de l'Air" Type 20, 5101/54, No. 7562, 1950 's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, revolving reeded bezel. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 14 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,400

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 354

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet "Armée de l'Air" Type 20, 5101/54, CEV "Centre d'essai en vol" 9, No. 3215, 1950 's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, revolving reeded bezel. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 14 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 4,400 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 6,440

LOT 355

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet "Armée de l'Air", Type 20, 5101/54, No. 7552, 1950 's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register.

C. polished, screwed back, reeded revolving bezel. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. " Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 14 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the case. In good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 3,335

LOT 356

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet "Armée de l'Air" Type 20, 5101/54, No. 3412, 1950 's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and registers.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, revolving graduated bezel. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands.M. 14 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 357

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Breguet No. 2024, made for Bugatti in 1932. Fine and extremely rare chromium plated eight day going keyless watch with chronograph, tachometer and digital instantaneous 15 minute recorder. Part of a series of 9 pieces only, specially made to be fitted on the steering wheel of the Bugatti Royale. Private watch of Ettore Bugatti. In original fitted box with Breguet attestation.

C. Three piece, circular. D. Matt silver with Breguet numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings and tachometer scale calculated 1000 meters. M. 24"', frosted and gilt three-quarter plate, five wheel train, 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, numbered on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 67 mm.

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

LOT 358

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Mido, No. 307215, made for Bugatti in the 30 's. Very fine and rare, l8ct gold gentleman's wristwatch in shape of a Bugatti radiator-grill, produced in circa 10 examples. Private watch of Jean Bugatti.

C. shaped, massive, polished, hinged back, wire lugs, top winder. D. grey with the grill design with painted Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. later, 7 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 35 mm.

CHF 27,000 - 32,000

LOT 359

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Cartier Paris, "Tank Obus",1960 's. Fine rectangular, l8ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, ogival lugs, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. "Duo- Plan", 5 "'signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 31 mm.

CHF 8,500 - 9,500

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 360

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Cartier, movement by Internatinal watch Co., 1970's. Fine rectangular, 18ct white gold gentleman's wriswatch with 18ct white gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive polished, satined, sapphireset winding crown. D. matt silvered with painted Roman numerals. "Bâton" white gold gands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 35 mm.

CHF 4,400 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 361

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Cartier Paris, "Tank Obus", No. 165957, 1980 's. Fine rectangular, l8ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

clasp. C. massive, polished, ogival lugs, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. "Duo-Plan", 5 "' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 21 x 32 mm.

CHF 8,500 - 9,500

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 362

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Cartier Paris, "Tank" No. 88360, 1940's. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown, dedicated back. D. white with painted Roman mimerais. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7 "' signed Jaeger LeCoultre, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 18 x 32 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 363

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

Cartier "Tank", Paris, No. 22490, 1920 's. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct gold bracelet and 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. white with painted Roman numerals. " Breguet" blued steel bands. M. 9 "' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 30 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 13,800