655 lots

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