655 lots

LOT 364

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

Cartier Paris, "Santos-Dumont", circa 1915. Very fine and early, square, l8ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals. " Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 35 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 365

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 11786, entered in the registers 10 December 1921. Very fine 18 ct. gold, keyless dress watch with chronograph and 30 minute progressive recorder.

C. Three piece, "Empire carrure plate", polished. D. Matt silver with Roman numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', signed European Watch & Clock Co. rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, the button on the winding crown. Signed European Watch & Clock Co. on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 366

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 14842-6012, entered in the registers 5 September 1924. Very thin and elegant 18 ct. gold, "Couteau", keyless, minute repeating, dress watch.

C. Three piece, knife edge, polished, the back engraved with initiais. D. Mat silver with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', European Watch & Clock Co. rhodium plated, " fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 17,000 - 19,000

LOT 367

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 86924-3004, circa 1940. Fine 18 ct. gold, minute repeating, dress watch.

C. Three piece, "bassine pincée", polished, the back with the blue and white champlevé enamelled inscription "Kirby". D. Mat silver with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " spade" hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 368

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

Cartier, France, made in the 1980's. Fine 18 Ct. gold and onyx, diamond set keyless dress watch.

C. Onyx with diamond-set band and gold chapter ring with black champlevé enamelled Roman numerals on the dial aperture border.D. Matt silver with minute ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensated balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 369

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

Cartier Paris, Tank allongé, No. 28606- 20976, 1930 's. Fine rectangular, l8ct gold lady's wristwatch with 18ct gold deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, back winder. D. white with painted Arabic numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. Duo-Plan, 4 1/2 "' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, 17 jewels, Literai lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 10 x 28 mm.

CHF 4,400 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 370

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

Cartier Paris, No. 90737, 1960 's. Fine 18ct gold lady's wristwatch with 18 ct gold linked bracelet and 18ct pink gold deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, back winder. D. mat silver with painted Roman nmerals. "Bâton" blued steel bands. M. 5 3/4 "' signed Cartier, rhodiumed, 16 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 13 mm.

CHF 5,300 - 5,600

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 371

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

Cartier Paris, No. 23070, 1920 's.Very fine "Art Deco", tonneau shaped, lady's wristwatch with 18 ct.gold snake bracelet and pink gold deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, double central lugs, sapphire set winding-crown. D. mat silver 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, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim.23 x 32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 372

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

Cartier, France , No. 30623, made in the 1930's. Fine and unusual 18 ct. extra thin, keyless coin watch in a gold medal with the effigy of George VI, dated 1937.

C. Three body, the hinged watch within the coin opening by a special concealed device. D. Mat silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 9"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, adjusted to temperature and two positions, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 7,300 - 7,600

LOT 373

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

Cartier Paris, No. 85006, 1960 's. Fine 18ct gold lady's wristwatch with cord bracelet and gold buckle.

C. massive, polished, overhanging lugs, back winder. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals. " Bâton" blued steel bands. M. 6 3/4 "'signed Jaeger LeCoultre, gilt brass, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam.16 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

LOT 374

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

Cartier Paris, "Tank", No. 20015-27562, 1920 's. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18ct gold deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. mat silver 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, flat balance-spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 31 nun.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 375

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

Cartier Paris, "Tank", No. 27523, 1930 's. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18ct gold bracelet "à mailles" and 18 et pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. mat silver 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, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 30 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 376

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

Cartier Paris, "Tank", No. 43295, 1950 's. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Bâton" blued steel bands. M. 9 "' signed Cartier, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 31 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 377

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

Cartier, movement by Movado, 1930 \'s. Very fine and rare tonneau shaped,18ct white and yellow gold gentleman\'s wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. mat silver with painted indexes. "Breguet" blued steel 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. br very good condition. Dim. 26 x 33 mm.

CHF 1,600 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,588

LOT 378

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

Cartier Paris, "Tank", No. 32949, 1940 's. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch with 18ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 8 "' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In good condition. Dim. 20 x 28 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 379

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

Cartier Paris, "Tank", No. 9169-30656, 1930 's. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, sapphire-set winding-crown, dedicated back. D. champagne with painted Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 380

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 39-119, made in the 1930's. Fine tortoise-shell and black lacquered, turquoise set Art-Deco battery powered table time-piece, in original red fitted box.

C. Rectangular, tortoise-shell lacquered with curved sides and black base, the face set with two turquoise cabochons. D. Silvered engine-turned with applied gilt brass Arabic numerals. Gilt brass hands. M. Mechanical with battery powered winding. Signed on the dial. h1 very good condition. Dim. 12.4 x 9.4 x 6.1 cm.

CHF 3,300 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 381

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

Cartier, Paris, made in the 1930's.Fine black lacquered glass and mother-of-pearl Art-Deco battery powered table time-piece.

piece. C. Rectangular black lacquered with mother-ofpearl corners and mirror face. D. Mother-of-pearl with Roman nmerals, the octagonal black centred with mother-of-pearl stringings on border. Chromium plated hands with black lines on border. M. Mechanical with battery powered winding. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Dim. 16.2 x 13.5 x 7 cm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,300

LOT 382

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

Cartier, France, made in the 1930's.Fine18 ct. gold, enamel, chalcedony, sapphire and diamond-set, 8 day Art-Deco desk dock.

C. Square section with applied sapphire cabochon and small diamonds set on the upper corners, azure champleve enamelled bezel. D. Mat silver, engineturned with Roman numerals. Gold diamond-set hands. M. 19"', gilt brass three-quarter plate, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 75 x 75 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 383

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

Cartier, France, No. 3958, made in the 1920's. Fine and unusual silver and gold, eight day going travelling time-piece, in original red leather fitted box.

C. Rectangular, decorated with alternating gold and silver bands, the cover rotating and sliding on a bail bearing concealed within the case. D. Silver gilt rectangular, matt and engine-turned with Roman numerals. Gold "cathedrales" hands. M. 18"', rhodium plated, European Watch & Clock Co., "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, two barrel train with differential gearing, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed "Cartier" on the dial and European Watch & Clock Co. on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 82 x 54 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 384

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

Cartier, France, No. 4679-152378 made in the 1920's. Fine18 ct. gold, enamel and slate ruby-set, 8 day Art-Nouveau desk dock.

C. Square section of slate the face of gold with black champlevé enamelled decoration, Ruby cabochon set on corners. D. Mat silver and engine-turned with Roman numerals. Gold diamond-set hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and the hinged strut. In very good condition. Dim. 80 x 80 min.

CHF 1,700 - 1,900

LOT 385

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

Cartier) European Watch & Clock Co., No. 67071, 1940's.Fine and rare diced Russian calf covered fold-out travelling purse watch of the classic design of the famous alarm dock made by Cartier and Jaeger LeCoultre.

C. Rectangular with hinged movement. D. White with luminescent Arabic numerals. Luminescent " bâtons" hands. M. 7 1/2, rectangular, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance spring. Signed on the box case and movement. In good condition. Dim. 53 x 35 mm.

CHF 2,400 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 386

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

Cartier No 13, movement by Universal Genève, case designed by Roberta di Camerino, the famous fashion designer, produced in a limited series of 70 examples, 1970 's. Fine and rare aval, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. shaped, massive, polished, dedicated back. D. champagne with painted Roman numerals. " Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 41 x 43 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 387

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

Cartier No. 5962 movement by Movado, 1940's. Fine 18 ct. gold and silver "Ermeto" keyless purse watch.

C. Three piece, massive rectangular with alternating bands of gold and silver. D. Satine silvered with applied gold Arabic numerals. Blued steel "dauphines" hands. M. Rhodium plated with "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 47 x 31 mm.

CHF 3,200 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 388

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

Cartier Automatic, 1960 's. Fine self-winding, waterproof, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. " Bâton" gold bands. M. 11 1/4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,335

LOT 389

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

Cartier Paris, movement by Audemars Piguet, No. 77822, 1960's. Fine extra-flat, square, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with platinum bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated bezel. D. white with painted indexes. "Bâton" blued steel bands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 30 mm.

CHF 4,200 - 4,600

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 390

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

Cartier, movement by International Watch Co., 1940 's. Very fine rectangular, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hooded stepped lugs, dedicated hinged back. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Feuille" gold hands. M. 10 "'rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 36 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 391

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

Cartier 1970´s. A lot of two fine and unusual , octogonal, 18ct gold and diamond lady's and gentleman's wristwatches.

C. massive, polished, sapphire-set winding-crown, dedicated back. D. blue with diamond-set indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 73/4'" and 10 "'rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 20 mm. 28 x 28 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 7,590

LOT 392

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

Cartier, 1950 's. Very fine square, l8ct gold lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and 18ct gold articulated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, back winder. D. mat silver with applied blued steel indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 5 3/4 "' signed Cartier, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 16 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hr very good condition. Dim. 14 x 14 mm. Total length of the bracelet :180 mm. Width : 18 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 393

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

Cartier Paris, No. 57935, 1950 's. Fine and rare horizontal rectangular, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch with concealed dial, leather band decorated with little gold cylinders and with 18ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, monogram on the cover, back winder. D. white with painted indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2 "` baguette, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 23 mm.

CHF 29,000 - 32,000

LOT 394

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

Cartier Paris 1950´s. Fine rectangular, l8ct gold lady's wristwatch with concealed dial.

C. massive, polished, back winder, sliding cover revealing the white dial with painted indexes. " Bâton" blued steel hands. M. Duo-Plan, 4 1/2 "' baguette, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Dim. 17 x 25 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 395

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

Cartier, No. 11094, 1950's. Fine and rare rectangular, l8ct gold, diamond and turquoises lady's wristwatch with concealed dial, 18ct gold bracelet entirely set with diamonds and turquoises.

C. massive, polished, back winder. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 3 '" Duo-Plan, signed Blancpain Rayville, baguette, gilt brass, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 8 x 21 mm. Total length of the bracelet : 175 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 0

Sold: CHF 9,430

LOT 396

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 9669-4171, 1910's. Very slim and elegant platinum, keyless couteau" dress watch.

C. Two piece, "knife edge", polished, the back engraved with a ship's wheel. D. Silver engineturned, with Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 397

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 23539-20764, entered in the registers 10 July 1928. Very slim and elegant platinum, keyless " couteau" dress watch.

C. Two piece, "knife edge", polished, the back with the blue champlevé enamelled monogram "L. R.J.". D. Silver engine-turned with a small Roman hour chapter ring and outer Arabic minute ring, on the border of the bezel. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 16"', European Watch & Clock Co. rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 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 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 398

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

Very elegant 18ct white gold ,sapphire-set " guillotine" keyless dress watch "à volets".

C. Three piece, massive, "Empire", satine finished and satine, with sapphire-set band and bow, the cover with a small dial aperture disclosed by shutters flipping open or closed by depressing a button on the winding crown. D. Matt silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet bands.M. 17"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 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 22,000 - 26,000

LOT 399

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 3978-2286, 1910's. Fine extra thin 18 ct. white gold diamond-set keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, carrure plate, with diamond-set band, the polished back with a small blue champlevé enamelled monogram. D. Engineturned with Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet 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. 45 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 400

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 15551-21598, entered in the registers 2 April 1925. Elegant platinum, "Empire" keyless dress watch with matching chain, folding knife and pencil.

C. Three piece, massive, "Empire" with reeded band and bow, satine finished. D. Silver engineturned with a small Roman hour chapter ring and outer Arabic minute ring, on the border of the bezel. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 16"', European Watch & Clock Co. rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 401

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

Cartier Paris, 1920 's. Very fine and rare "Art Deco", tonneau shaped, platinum and 18ct gold lady's wristwatch with pearl bracelet.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, bezel and lugs set with diamonds, diamond-set winding-crown. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals. " Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. In good condition. Dim. 22 x 29 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 402

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

Cartier Paris, "Tank Cintré", No. 27120- 23650, 1930 's. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with 18ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, satined, sapphireset windingcrown. D. white with painted Roman numerals. " Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 47 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

LOT 403

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

Cartier Paris, No. 18310, 1920 's. Fine small, rectangular, platinum lady's wristwatch with cord bracelet and pink gold deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, extended lugs, back winder. D. white with painted Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 2 1/4 "' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 6 x 25 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 404

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

Cartier, 1920 's. Fine and rare 18ct white gold, diamond and black onyx lady's clip-watch.

C. massive, polished, bezel and lugs set with diamonds and black onyx, top winder. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 33 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 405

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

Cartier Paris, "Duo-Plan", No. 24334, 1930 's. Fine and rare rectangular, platinum lady's wristwatch with platinum cord bracelet.

C. massive, polished, rounded fluted lugs, back winder. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 2 1/2 "' signed European Watch & Clock Co., baguette, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 5.5 x 25 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 406

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

LeCoultre, 1930 's. Fine small, "Art Deco", rectangular, platinum, yellow gold and ruby lady's wristwatch with platinum snake bracelet.

C. massive, polished, bezel set with a ruby cabochon in a gold setting, extended lugs, back winder. D. white with painted indexes. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 2 1/4 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the movement, numbered on the case. In good condition. Dim. 5 x 37 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 407

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

C. Martinot aux Galeries du Louvre, made in 1728. Imposing "tête de poupée" clock with calendar.

C. Shaped, black lacquered and polished, the rectangular base supported on four, gilt bronze, near contemporary dragon feet with central applied antique head above symmetrical foliage, side and shoulder pieces; gilt bronze bezel chased in light relief with petal decoration, the pediment surmounted by the figure of a hall clad youth wearing a helm and with his left hand resting on a sphere, seated on the body of a decapitated warrior. D. Relief chased gilt bronze, the centre decorated with a bird with spread wings standing on a footed basin within symmetrical foliate and floral motifs with strapwork. Roman numerals enamelled in blue on a white ground in individuel plaques set into the dial plate (hairline cracks to those for V and X), Arabic minutes engraved directly on the circumference of the dial-plate; silvered volvelle at 12 o'clock for the date of the month, lower centre winding hole and arbor. M. Rectangular plated, turned conical pillars, single train with going barrel, anchor escapement, flat bob pendulum with steel rod, suspension modified, wound through the dial. Signed on the back plate. In good condition Dim. 70 x 39 x 17cm

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 13,225

LOT 408

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

Rousseau a Paris, circa 1690. Very good 8 day, hour and half hour striking, Boulle work cartel with matching bracket.

C. Straight sided oak, glazed on three sides, the gilt metal veneer with floral marquetry. Gilt bronze female bottom corner pieces extending roto feet, Gilt metal framed, glazed door with gilt metal applied scene in the centre bottom of the centaur Eurytion abducting either Hippodamia or one of the daughters of Dexamenos. The arch with applied, chased gilt bronze beading with central grotesque head and drop pieces in the form of cocks standing above shields and swags. Matching pediment and bracket, the pediment surmounted by a figure of a female warrior. D. Gilt bronze with Roman numerals on enamel plaques surrounded by Arabic minute numerals on the edge on the plate. Steel hands centre decorated with a sun-burst above fruit and foliate decoration. M. Rectangular with turned conical pillars, two train with going barrels for each, verge escapement, flat bob, brass rod pendulum with silk suspension and cycloidal cheeks, striking on a bell; external locking plate. Signed on the back plate In good condition. Dim. 138 x 53 x 20 cm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 409

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

J.H Lambelet a Aubonne, circa 1780. Very good Neuchâteloise quarter repeating bracket clock.

C. Shaped black-painted wood with polychrome flower decoration, glazed door, gilt frame to the door and dial, pierced gilt bronze feet of strapwork with entwined foliage, gilt metal shoulder decoration and beading of scrolled leafforms, top mount of an arched recessed arcade with central crowned lion's head mask with trailing swags. Base of door with applied gilt metal trophy of a crossed quiver of arrow and flaming brand over a laurel wreath. Pediment surmounted by a gilt bronze urn with swags. D. White enamel (hair line cracks), Arabic minute and Roman hour numerals; pierced, chased gilt brass hour and minute hands. M. Brass, rectangular plated, two train, going barrels to both trains, Neuchâteloise striking work within the back plate, external locking plate, verge escapement, flat bob pendulum with silk thread suspension, striking on two bells. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Dim. 74 x 41 x 14 cm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 410

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

Not signed, Swiss, circa 1820. Very good Neuchâteloise repeating bracket dock with calendar and matching bracket.

C. Shaped black-painted wood with gilt flower and foliate decoration, glazed door, gilt frame to the door and dial, curved gilt feet made in one piece with the beading to the base of the dock. D. White enamel, concentric rings of Arabic minutes, Roman hour and Arabic calendar numerals, pierced, chased gilt brass hour and minute hands , blued steel arrow form calendar hand. M. Brass, rectangular plated, two train, going barrels to both trains, typical Neuchâteloise rack striking work on the back plate. Verge escapement, flat bob pendulum with silk thread suspension, striking on two bells by four hammers, pull cord repetition. Very good condition. Dim. 93 x 40 x 16 cm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 411

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

Fonck à Berne, circa 1750. Fine and unusual eight day going timepiece.

C. Similar in design to a traditional Bernoise nocturne of the saine period, with bronze rocaille head and food pieces, and cast bronze curved goat feet, legs with leaf decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (slightly restored). Pierced and engraved Louis XV hands. M. Brass rectangular with going barrel, verge escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Signed on the dial and on an enamel cartouche above the dial. In good condition. Dim. 30 x 18 x 10 cm.

CHF 9,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 412

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

Not signed, 20th Century. A good pewter candie dock.

Circular spun foot with upturned rim carrying a tapering column with oil reservoir and wick-holder at the top. The fluted glass reservoir bound over with a brass strip calibrated on one side with the hour scale ( VII-XII-VIII), the other with carrying handle. In very good condition. Dim. 33 cm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 413

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

Madhras Maurer, Fiesa, German, circa 1740. Very rare small gilt-metal striking and alarm table dock with original leather fitted case.

C. Shaped hexagonal, glazed side windows with engraved panels (three replaced), hinged bezel and base with turned feet and finials. Suede-lined tooled leather fitted travelling case. D. White enamel, Roman hour and Arabic five minute numerals (small damages). Engraved gilt brass Louis XV hands with concentric alarm dise. M. Hexagonal with gilt back plate, going-train with fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance with flat balance spring. Engraved and pierced gilt continental cock. Hour-striking with provision for repeating and alarm on a bell (alarm train restored). Signed on the backplate. In fairly good condition. Diam. 71 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 13,225

LOT 414

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

Lepaute Le jeune Invenit, circa 1780. Elegant and extremely rare mahogany one wheel weight driven long case regulator.

C. Mahogany, glazed on face and sides with plain base, dentil comice beneath stepped moulded cresting and engine-turned gilt brass bezel. D. Silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary auto-reverse double 60 seconds slotted sector with pointer. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Brass circular with mirror polished back plate and skeletonised front plate, pin-wheel escapement with sector shaped escape wheel, subsidiary double steel cylinder escapement mounted on its arbor and releasing every 60 seconds the very large escape wheel with pin-teeth placed alternatively on either side. Concealed motion work. Seconds beating pendulum with eliptical brass bob and beat adjustment on the crutch. Single weight with endless rope and double-pulley, maintained in tension by a small counter-weight. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 198 cm.

CHF 90,000 - 120,000

Sold: CHF 92,000

LOT 415

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

Le Coeur L'aîné à Paris, circa 1793. Very fine and rare small white marble and ormolu, eight day going, decimal and duo-decimal dock with Republican calendar and decades.

C. h1 form of a pyramid, a gilt brass bail at the top, set on four paws and with applied gilt bronze decoration of pearls, foliage, ribbon knots and musical instruments. the rectangular base with four gilt bronze bun-feet, applied with wreath of laurel. D. White enamel with Roman numerals for the 10 decimal hours, irmer calendar ring with the three decades, outer decimal minute indication, Breguet duo-decimal hour on 24 hours, and and minute rings on the bezel's border. Gilt brass interlaced chased bands. M. Gilt brass full plate with going barrel, anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 36 x 19 x 10 cm.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 416

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

De Belle, Rue Saint Honoré à Paris, circa 1800. Very fine gilt bronze, "rouge grillotte" marble and enamel eight day going, hour and hall hour striking skeleton dock.

C. Rectangular "Rouge grillotte" marble base on four gilt bronze feet, the front face with a gilt bronze "bas relief" of playing putti. Four fluted columns supporting a semi-circular arched frame applied with a blue enamel panel sprinkled with gold stars. Signature cartouche flanked by two gilt bronze foliate tailed animal figures, supporting the movement, gilt bronze pain-leaves and falling foliage at the top. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals outer Republican calendar ring and blue external decoration matching that of the arch. Gilt brass pierced hands. M. Brass circular with going barrels botte for the going and the striking train, anchor escapement, "sunburst" pendulum, silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on a cartouche below the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 46 x 26 x 13 cm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 417

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

Lepine, Horloger du Roy à Paris, No. 4268, circa 1790. Very fine white marble and ormolu hour and half hour striking dock.

C. Movement in turned banded cylindrical case with engine-turned bezel, supported on a stretcher with scalloped-edge drape decorated with a chased caduceus flanked by symmetrical scrolled tendrils on a matt ground. The stretcher is further decorated by draped swags of vine leaves with grape bunches, and is carried on the shoulders of two putti each seated on the back of a seated goat. on top of the movement a nude, reclining bacchæ tilts her head backwards to swallow the last drops of wine from her upraised goblet. the whole mounted on a white marble base with inverted stylised tulip border and engine-turned side panels. D. White enamel, typical of Lepine with mixed Roman and Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and inner red date chapters. Pierced and engraved gilt bras hands. M. Brass circular with going barrels on both the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the dial and on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 56 x 43 x 15 cm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 418

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

Lépine à Paris, Horloger, 12 Place des Victoires, No. 4333, the bronze by Deverberie, circa 1800. "Le Baiser" - Magnificent gilt and black lacquered bronze, hour and hall hour striking, " Pendule au Nègre", with calendar, after a design by Deverberie.

C. Oval gilt bronze base on six cylindrical flat topped feet with milled edges, the face with a framed rectangular relief sculpted scene of four piccaninnies in a landscape of desert and palmtrees, fishing, hunting and gardening under the watchful eye of Cupid. Corresponding plaque on the back with applied gilt brass diamond on a black ground, the serai-circular ends with applied swags and floral decoration.The dock case and movement supported by a rock with water-fall below and trailing sea-weed strands. Standing on the rocks to the left of the dock a hunter with quiver of arrows on his back and grasping a bow and arrow inclines towards the right to embrace and kiss a girl leaning backwards from the right over the movement. Both figures are clad only in palm-leaf skirts with chased belts worked "à jour", and palm leaf head-pieces. The reclining girl holds a gourd and leaf in lier right hand, her left reaching up to embrace the head of her lover, and has a double row of pearls round her neck. Both figures have their eyes in white enamel with blue pupils and wear coral earrings. D. White enamel, typical of Lepine with mixed Roman and Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and inner red date chapters. Pierced and engraved gilt bras bands. M. Brass circular with going barrels on botte the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the dial and on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 56 x 43 x 15 cm.

CHF 180,000 - 220,000

LOT 419

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

Not signed, France, circa 1810. "Le Matelot". Fine gilt and lacquered bronze, eight day going, hour and half hour striking " Pendule au Nègre" after a drawing patented on August 1808

C. The movement is fitted in the cubical cotton bail, to the right a black lacquered bronze slave with enamelled eyes leans on the bail, holding a rope in his left hand, anchor, barrel and oar on the left. Octagonal gilt bronze base standing on four barrel feet with a central light relief depicting putty loading a vessel. D. White enamel with Roman numerals (replacement). Pierced and chased gilt brass hands. M. Brass circular with going barrel on both trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 37 x 31 x 11 cm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 420

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

Favre Frères à Saint Quentin, circa 1800. "La jeune Négresse". Fine small gilt and lacquered bronze, eight day going, hour and hall hour striking "Pendule au Nègre".

C. Rectangular based with claw feet and applied vine branch decoration. Movement on arched support with inset light relief scene of children playing in a Forest. Virginie with enamel eyes sitting at the top and flanked by two urns with serpent handles on rectangular bases. D. White enamel with Roman numerals (restored). Pierced and chased gilt brass hands. M. Brass circular with going barrel on both trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 34 x 26 x 10 cm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 12,075

LOT 421

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

Aimé Jacob, Boulevard Montmartre No. 1, Paris, No. 35, made in 1834. Fine and interesting centre seconds Régulateur de souscription marchand une année sans être remonté (year going regulator, sold by subscribtion), with barometer and thermometers.

C. Rectangular mahogany veneered with ebonised mouldings, comice and inlaid ebony stringings on the side and base panels, the door applied with a barometer, a centigrad thermometer and a Fahrenheit thremometer. D. Silvered with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass rectangular with cylindrical pillars, the barrel with maintaining power, Graham dead beat escapement mounted on the back plate, seconds beating pendulum with wooden rod and spring suspension. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 195 x 53 x 28 cm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 423

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

Léchopié Jeune à Paris, circa 1810. Fine gilt and patinated bronze eight day going, hour and half hour striking Empire dock designed as an urn.

C. Gilt bronze rectangular base on four bun feet with applied basket of flowers on the front and palm leaf decoration on sicle panels, the urn with octagonal patined body with applied gilt bronze arrows on border of the engine-turned bezel the front base applied with two swans flanking and drinking from a basin, the sides with a laurel wreath pierced by crossed arrows, top with single foot basin supported by animal headed handles set on caryatids. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gilt brass pierced and chased hands. M. Brass circular with going barrel on both trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 42 x 15 x 11 cm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 424

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

Filon à Paris, circa 1795. Fine and unusual, eight day going, hour and hall hour striking, white marble and ormolu dock, with Republican calendar.

C. Flanked by caryatids, cornucopia, and fire pots decorated by three ram's heads, the movement is supported by a white marble column applied with gilt bronze astronomical trophies, a poodle playing with a goose at the top. Shaped white marble base on six gilt brass bun feet with applied foliage decoration and centred with a high relief gilt bronze cock. D. White enamel with boit Breguet numerals and inner Republican calendar on 30 days. Gilt brass interlaced chased hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 55 x 38 x 10 cm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 425

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

Aloys Preysing in Vusdorf (Austria), circa 1820. "The billiard players". Fine and unusual quarter and hour striking and pull repeating, gilt bronze musical dock.

C. Double level octagonal base with six turned feet, the lower stage with applied symmetrical decoration of, in the centre, two putti playing a board game within stylised leaf decoration, the side panels with crossed hockey sticks over a laurel wreath. The upper stage carried on six animal feet with applied decoration of quivers of arrows and formal leaves. Above and on either side of the movement, two putti play billiards on a table with Egyptianising legs. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and inner calendar ring. Pierced and chased gilt brass hands. M. Brass rectangular three trains with going barrels, the going train with anchor escapement, short pendulum and silk suspension. Striking and repeating the quarters before the hours on gongs with independent trains. Musical train with a 98 mm. cylinder and a 80 tooth comb. Signed on the dial and music signed by A.C.I. Brich in Wien. In very good condition.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 6,785

LOT 426

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

Bouquet à Paris, circa 1800. Fine gilt broze eight day going hour and half hour striking dock.

C. The dock is contained in a barrel supported by the wings of a Cupid with enamelled eyes and the attributes of Bacchus, behind him is a basket of fruits and flowers. Oval based with claw feet and applied vine branch decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Pierced and chased gilt brass bands. M. Brass circular with going barrel on both trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bels with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 39 x 27 x 14 cm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 427

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

Redier à Paris, dated 1873. Rare and fine gilt brass and enamel world time eight day going timepiece designed as a terrestrial globe.

C. Designed as an enamelled terrestrial globe, gimbaled on a brass turned baluster stand. D. Arabic numerals on circular white enamel plaques applied on a gilt brass equatorial ring. Steel and gilt brass sun pointer. M. Eight day going circular movement within the globe with central going barrel, platform cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. The whole movement mounted around a central axis carrying at one end the single hand, at the other a counterweight which serves to maintain the globe inclined on its axis at 23 1/2° to the ecliptic, the globe and hour ring being driven around them. Signed on the globe. In very good condition. Diam. 100 mm. Height: 20 cm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 428

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

L. Leroy & Cie., 13 Galerie Montpensier, Palais Royal, Paris, No. 15924, circa 1890. Very elegant mahogany 400 day going mantel regulator in the Louis XVI style.

C.Rectangular moulded flat top light mahogany glazed on all four sides, with brass feet and brass beaded decoration to the moulding returns, gilt brass bezel surmounted by a symmetrical knotted ribbon decoration and with drapery below. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Fine gilt brass pierced and engraved hands. M. Brass rectangular with going barrel, anchor escapement, long period rotating balance with poising screws with filar suspension. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 56 x 34 x 24 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 429

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

Not signed, early 19th Century. Very fine shitan wood and brass spring driven Japanese striking pillar dock.

C. Rectangular hooded with extended shaped back with suspension hole; light wood beading to windows on three sides of the movement, rectangular slots in sides of the trmlk with brass, sectored grills, key storage draw below hour scale. D. Engraved brass running the length of the tmnk alongside the thirteen individual hour plaques engraved with the character for each hour and all mounted on removable wood plaque, index travelling in a slot alongside. M. gilt brass, rectangular with four shaped turned pillars, slotted main-spring barrel and balance set horizontally on top plate, verge escapement, fusee at base of movement; front plate worked "à jour" with engraved, asymmetrical flower patterns. In very good condition. Dim. 46.5 x 6.5 x 5 cm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 430

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

Not signed, early 19th Century A fine and rare silver Japanese paper-weight dock.

C. Rectangular horizontal; silver with lightly engraved foliate decoration, sliding glazed cover, storage compartment. D. 24 engraved lozenge shaped hour plaques, set length ways along the case, single index sliding in a slot along side. M. Gilt brass, plated, verge escapement, barrel placed at one end of the case, fusee at the other, the long length of gut fine between them serving to draw the index along the length of the hour scale, wheel train above fusee, pierced engraved visible bridge-type cock on top plate with floral decoration. In very good condition. Dim. 15 x 3 x 1.8 cm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 431

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

Not signed, Japan, circa 1815. Rare and fine, silver, hour striking coach watch with matching silver chain.

C. Double body bassine, fully pierced and engraved with flowers and foliage. D. Revolving dial with sliding silver plates for the unequal Japanese hours, the half hours made of Shakudo, inner Arabic mean time ring. Blued steel fixed pointer. Gilt brass dial plate engraved with flowers and foliage. M. Hinged double train, gilt brass full plate with turned pillars, the back plate engraved with flowers and foliage, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring and pierced and engraved gilt brass cock with blued steel end-piece. The striking train with going barrel and locking plate. Striking on a bell (restored). In good condition. Diam. 80 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 432

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

Strauss Allard & Meyer, (Place Vendôme, Paris), made for Broudarge à Paris, circa 1925. Extremely fine and precious, 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond-set amethyste and onyx, Art- Deco, eight day going timepiece, certainly made after a design of Verger. In original black leather fitted box.

C. Rectangular of blue enamel, the base of amethyst with onyx corners, the octagonal amethyst filial secured by two diamond-set enamel plates on a small onyx plaque. The spring loaded gold doors with a combination of different kinds of mother-ofpearl depicting a stylised Chinese landscape, two Chinese figures crossing a river on the foreground, diamond-set Chinese character applied on the top right corner, the reverse decorated en suite. By means of a diamond-set push piece, the doors may be opened to reveal the dial-plate which forms a triptych with the two doors. D. With applied diamond-set Arabic numerals. Diamond set " arrow" bands. M. Gilt brass rectangular with going barrel,straight line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed above the dial and maker's master marks. In very good condition. Dim. 105 x 71 x 62 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 433

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

Verger Frères, Paris, No. 9426, made for Linzeler & Marchak (Paris), circa 1926. Extremely fine lacquered silver, mother-of-pearl and chalcedony, eight day going, quarter repeating time piece with original key.

C. Rectangular, the side panels with a combination of different kinds of mother-of-pearl in a floral design, the face with red lacquered Chinese numerals on border of the dial aperture, pink quartz cabochon and onyx set repeat button on the top. D. Very fine combination of different kinds of mother-of-pearl in a floral design and centred with a dromedary. M. Rectangular gilt brass, " Nocturne" with going barrel, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs. Signed on a gold plaque applied inside the back door, Verger master mark and serial number on the border inside the back door. In very good condition. Dim. 71 x 48 x 38 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 434

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

E. Mathey-Tissot & Co., Swiss, No. 11947, circa 1910. Very fine silver gilt, enamel and pink quartz, minute-repeating, eight-day going carriage dock in original fitted box with key, part of a fourteen piece matching toilet set composed of: a mirror, hair brush, cloth brush, shoe horn, boot lace drawer, three circular engraved crystal jars, one cylindrical tooth brush jar, rectangular flask and three perfume bottles.

C. Rectangular, of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning with white champlevé enamel lined borders. Rectangular pink quartz base and repeating button at the top. D. Ivory oval with Arabic numerals, the centre painted with a lake side landscape. red enamelled "cathédrales" hands. M. Rectangular nickel plated, 11 jewels, with going barrel, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs. Signed on the case and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 75 x 54 x 43 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 435

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

Ateliers Juvenia à La Chaux-de-Fonds (Swiss) et à Paris. Fine and unusual silver and enamel hour and half hour striking, eight day going table clock in form of a "monstrance".

C. Silver foot of azure translucent enamel over engine-turning, with white and pink floral decoration. D. Enamel chapter ring with blue Roman numerals and floral decoration, the central enamel panel with a fine painted scene depicting Arlequin and Colombine. Blued steel fancy bands. M. 32"', three-quarter plate, nickel plated, spotted decoration, 15 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking on a gong. Signed on the case and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 11,5 cm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 436

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

Tiffany & Co., New York, French, made for the American Market, circa 1890. Fine and unusual eight day going, hour and hall hour striking carriage clock, with cloisonné enamelled case made by Tiffany.

C. Gilt brass, designed as a bracket clock with four turned baluster columns, almost entirely decorated, including the dial, with champlevé enamelled decoration of stylised flowers and ogival panels. D. Decorated en suite with gilt brass chapter ring with gilt Roman numerals on raised blue enamel plaques. Blued steel fancy hands. M. Gilt brass rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, platform straight fine lever escapement, bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Striking on gongs. Signed by Tiffany on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 12 x 10 cm, excluding the handle.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 437

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

Signed J. W. Benson, French, circa 1890. Fine and rare gilt brass, "grande et petite sonnerie", quarter repeating, eight day going giant carriage clock with painted glass panels.

C. Gilt bronze, "gorge", entirely engraved with a floral and palmette decoration. Side glass panels recently decorated with painted scenes of young loving couples within blue and gilt frames (left panel restored) . D. Glass panel decorated en suite with a sittingmaiden in a landscape, painted at the base, the chapter ring with Roman numerals (left upper corner restored). Blued steel "spade" bands, M. Eight day going double train movement with going barrels. Large engine-turned silvered platform escapement, lateral lever escapement, uncut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Striking and repeating a gongs with button at the top, "grande/petite sonnerie", striée/silent optional lever in the base. Signed on the dia1. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 13.5 x 10 cm.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 438

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

Not signed, France, circa 1890. Fine gilt brass quarter-repeating "grande et petite sonnerie" carriage clock with porcelain panels

. C. Gilt brass, "Anglaise Riche" with Corinthian columns, glazed on the back, porcelain side panels painted with young lords in a park who gaze wistfully and with adoration towards two young girls seated on a plush sofa in an arbour painted on the front panel beneath the dial. D. Porcelain with Arabic numerals decorated en suite. Blued-steel " spade" hands. M. Eight-day double train with going barrels. Silvered platform with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Striking and repeating on two gongs, with button on the top, silence and petite sonnerie selection lever on the base. In very good condition. Dim.15.5 x 10 x 9 cm. excluding the handle.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 439

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

Not signed, France, circa 1890. Fine gilt brass quarter-repeating "petite sonnerie" carriage dock with Alarm.

C. Gilt brass, "Anglaisé" glazed four sides and top with applied bars of cast filigree work . D. White enamel with Arabic numerals decorated en suite. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. Eight-day double train with going barrels. Silvered platform with straight lino lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Striking and repeating on two gongs, with button on the top. In very good condition. Dim. 15 x 10 x 9 cm. excluding the handle.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 440

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

L. Vrard & Co., Shanghai & Hankow, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1890. Fine and unusual eight day going, quarter striking and repeating "mignonette" carriage clock, in original fitted box.

C. Gilt brass, glazed four sides and top, entirely engraved in the Chinese style. D. White enamel with blue Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "pear" bands. Gilt brass dial-plate finely engraved with a heron below the dial, M. Gilt brass rectangular double train with going barrels, gilt brass platform with lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking and repeating on gongs with button at the top, the barrel of the striking train, with female winding square, set horizontally in the base. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 7 x 5 x 4.5 cm.

CHF 3,300 - 3,600

LOT 441

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

Déposé A.B.V., French, No. 9095, circa 1890. Fine gilt bronze, oval, eight day going, quarter repeating "mignonette" carriage dock in original red leather fitted travelling box.

C. Gilt bronze, oval, glazed four sides and top, entirely engraved with leaf decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued-steel "spade" hands. Engin-tm-ned gilt dial plate. M. Brass eight-day with going barrel, silvered platform with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued-steel flat balance spring. Repeating on a bell by depressing the top button. In very good condition. Dim. 7.5 x 6.3 x 5.2 cm.

CHF 8,000 - 8,500

LOT 442

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

Anonymous, French, circa 1890. Very fine "mignonette" carriage clock with enamelled panels.

C. Gilt brass "Gorge" with glazed top, entirely engraved with flowers, the side, back panels and dial plate with gilt and raised bid enamel symmetrical formai leaf scroll decoration on a dark blue ground. D. White enamel, with Roman numerals, the centre decorated with painted flowers and birds. Blued steel °spade" hands. M. Brass eight-day going with going barrel, platform with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Dim. 7 x 5 x 4 cm.

CHF 7,300 - 7,800

LOT 443

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

Not signed, Swiss, retailed by Bartens & Rice Co., 328 Fifth Avenue, New York, circa 1880. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold and garnet, diamondset keyless pendant watch with matching brooch, in original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", the back set with a large garnet cabochon with applied diamond-set naine Charlotte, surmounted by a Royal crown. Matching garnet-set brooch with identical decoration. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer red Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "spade " hands. M.11"', gilt brass, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the fitted box only. In very good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

LOT 444

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

Le Roy & Fils, Horlogers de la Marine, Palais Royal, 13-15 Galerie Montpensier, Paris - 211 Regent Street, London, No. 47109, circa 1875. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless pendant watch with matching chatelaine decorated with a coat-ofarms surmounted with a Ducal pearl and gem-set crown. In original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the back with a blue champlevé enamelled monogram surmounted with a Ducal crown. Fine chatelaine with the arms of Countess Laury-Molinet flanked by two standing lions and surmounted with the gem-set crown, D. White enamel with Roman numerals on a light blue chapter ring. Gold Breguet hands. M. 13"', gilt brass, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. hl very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

LOT 445

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

Not signed, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. pink gold and enamel, keyless pendant watch.

C. Four body, rectangular with canted corners, polished with glazed back. Black enamelled hinged gold cuvette painted with two putti and a sheep in a gold scalloped frame, with outer floral decoration. D. Black enamel with white Roman numerals in a gold scalloped frame and outer painted four putti linked by a floral decoration. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M.11"', oval gilt brass, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. In very good condition. Dira. 56 x 30 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 446

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

E. LeCoultre, Geneva No. 991, circa 1870. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold "cabriolet" keyless pendant watch with imrer case revolving on two pivots.

C. Three body outer, "bassine et filets" , the bezel with engraved decoration, the back engraved with a monogram. Inner double body, revolving on two pivots, the back engraved with a monogram matching that of the outer case. D. White enamel frosted and polished with Roman numerals, the centre decorated with a snow star. Gold °spade' hands. M. Glazed 11"' 1/2, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the front plate beneath the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 447

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

"Le Phare", (Barbezat-Baillot, Locle), Swiss, circa 1910. Fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, moon phase astronomical keyless quarter repeating watch with chronograph and triple calendar.

C. Four body, 'bassine et filets carrure ronde', polished. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in différent exhibitions. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, apertures for the days of the week, and the months, subsidiary dials for the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, 23 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with push piece in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 448

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

Not signed (Barbezat-Baillot, Locle), Swiss, No. 203146, circa 1910. Fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased Art-Nouveau keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, "bassine", matt finished, the cover chased in high relief with a griffin in Art-Nouveau style. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 21'", gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with push piece in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. In good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 3,700 - 4,200

LOT 449

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

Not signed, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, minute repeating, keyless "grande sonnerie" clock-watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette with engin-turned border and engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, double train with differential winding, 30 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking hours and quarters on gongs, strike/silence optional lever in the bezel. Repeating with push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 12,000

LOT 450

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

Vulcain, Swiss, No. 35415, circa 1900. Very fine 18 ct. two coloured gold hunting cased, diamond-set, Art-Nouveau, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", the polished back engraved with a monogram, the cover chased with a very fine diamond-set two coloured gold Art-Nouveau decoration of flowers ribbons and scrolls over a matt grormd. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. Gold engine-turned with Arabic numerals on a frosted chapter ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', 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. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 5,200 - 5,700

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 451

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

Longines, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 14 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the cover centred with an applied black champlevé enamelled monogram. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. White enamel with Empire Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 29 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 55mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 452

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

Not signed, swiss, circa 1914. Fine and very unusual extra large 14 ct. pink gold hunting cased, moon phase astronomical, keyless minute repeating watch presented by his father on 14 July 1914 to Adalbert, Prince of Prussia, in wooden fitted box with complete documentation.

C. Four body, massive, with knurled band, entirely engraved with vine leaf decoration, the cover centred with a small crowned monogram, the back with an urn. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with foliage and with a dedication dated 1914. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary dials for days of the week, months, dates and seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 22"', glazed rhodium plated, "â vague" decoration, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 66 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

LOT 453

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

Marcks & Co. Ltd. Bombay & Poona, No.1065, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1900. Impressive 18 ct. gold, enamel, ruby, diamond and pearl-set hunting-cased keyless pocket chronometer with power reserve indication. The case in the manner of J. Ferrero.

C. Four body massive, "pomme et gouge" , with split-pearl set bezels, cover and back of scarlet translucent enamel over engine-turning inlaid with old cut diamond and ruby motives and centred with ruby and diamond paved stars. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamelled on gold with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and up-and down scale. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. Glazed 18"', frosted and gilt three-quarter plate, fusee with chain and maintaining power, 13 jewels, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement escapement, cut bimetallic balance, polished Breguet balance spring, diamond endstone. Signed on the dial and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 110,000 - 130,000

Sold: CHF 126,500

LOT 454

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

Marcks & Co. Ltd. Bombay & Poona, No. 37595, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1900. The case in the manner of J. Ferrero. Magnificent, 18 ct. gold, enamel and diamond hunting-cased, keyless minute-repeating "grande et petite sonnerie" clockwatch with chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filet", bezels and band engraved with foliage, fleurons and further decoration in a diamond pattern, the cover with a rosette of inlaid old cut diamonds on a black enamel ground, the back with a smaller rosette en suite over a blue enamel ground, the border with champlevé engraved decoration. Hinged gold cuvette partly engraved with scrolling foliage. D. Silver with Roman numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, and sunk subsidiary seconds, the centre with gold cast floral decoration with a bird feeding his young in the nest. M. Glazed, 18"' frosted and gilt three-quarter plate, two wheel trains, twin barrels with differential winding, 27 jewels in the going train, partly in gold screwed settings, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking and repeating on gongs with slide in the band, strike/silent and quarter/full strike levers in the bezel. Chronograph with push piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In excellent condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 85,000 - 95,000

Sold: CHF 94,300

LOT 455

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

Marcks & Co. Ltd. Bombay & Poona, No.964, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1900. Magnificent 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl-set and diamond inlaid hunting-cased minute-repeating keyless watch with chronograph and progressive 30 minute recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "pomme et gouge" with split-pearl set bezels, the cover of translucent red enamel with central rosette lavishly inlaid with old cut diamonds on a black enamel, the reverse with a similar panel, enamelled with a tiger hunting. Hinged gold glazed cuvette. D. Sky blue enamelled on gold with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 19-, frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, 33 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, polished Breguet balance spring. Minute-repeating on gongs with slide in the band, visible chronograph work with push-piece in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 110,000 - 130,000

Sold: CHF 126,500

LOT 456

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

Not signed, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1900. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond-set hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with triple digital calendar and carillon on three gongs.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", the enamel caver panel with a fine painted hunting scene of a tiger hunting mishap, outer diamond inlaid blue champlevé enamel decoration and engraved border, the back painted with a panoply of hunting trophies over a brown enamel ground, champlevé enamelled border decoration matching that of the cover. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds an aperture for day of the week, date and month. Blued steel "spade" bands. M. 20"', gilt brass, 31 jewels partly in screwed settings, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on three gongs with three hammers and slide in the band. hi excellent condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 45,000 - 55,000

Sold: CHF 51,750

LOT 457

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

Not signed, Swiss, specially made for H.W. Bernstein & Co., circa 1900. Magnificent,18 ct. gold, enamel and diamond and ruby-set hunting-cased, keyless minuterepeating, "petite sonnerie" clockwatch with carillon on three gongs.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets" with chased bow, the band with red and blue champlevé translucent enamel decoration, cover and back with fine diamond and ruby inlaid spiral rosettes centred with ruby framed large old cut diamonds, the borders with diamond and ruby framed green champlevé enamelled decoration. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" bands. M. 19"', gilt brass, double train with differential winding, 39 jewels, partly in screwed settings, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking hours and quarters on three gongs with three hammers, strike/silence optional lever by the bezel. Repeating on gongs with push piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 85,000 - 95,000

Sold: CHF 97,750

LOT 458

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

Not signed, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1900. Very fine and rare 18 et gold and enamel, diamond and gem-set hall hunting-cased keyless minuterepeating "petite sonnerie" clock watch with carillon on three gongs.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", band with engraved decoration, the cover with elaborate blue, green and red champlevé translucent enamel over engine-turning, inlaid with rose-cut diamonds, rubies and emeralds, scarlet translucent enamel chapter ring over engine-turning with white enamel Roman numerals on the dial aperture border, the back with a fine diamond framed oval painted scene of tiger hunting with outer ruby and emerald inlaid decoration matching that of the cover. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" bands. M. 19"', gilt brass, double train with differential winding, 29 jewels, partly in screwed settings, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking hours and quarters on three gongs with three hammers, strike/silence optional lever by the bezel. Repeating on gongs with push piece in the band. In very good condition. Diam, 56 mm.

CHF 65,000 - 75,000

Sold: CHF 74,750

LOT 459

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

Cooke & Kelbey, London, Calcutta No. 12519, made for the Indian Market, with London hallmarks for 1869. Very fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, keyless quarter repeating "grande et petite sonnerie" clock-watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets" marked "AS" (Alfred Stram), fully engraved with flowers and interlaced decoration. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, the centre engraved with flowers over a matt ground. Blued steel "fleurs-delys" bands. M. 19"', gilt brass double train with differential winding, gold wheel trains, 39 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve. Striking and repeating on gongs with slide in the band, strike/silent and grande/petite sonnerie levers in the bezel. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam.53 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 460

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

Marchand & Sandoz, Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 34392, Swiss, circa 1900. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel hunting cased, keyless, minute repeating, pearl and diamond-set fob watch.

C. Four body, "Louis XVI", the band chased with decoration, the cover and back of blue enamel with split-pearl set borders, the cover centred with a fine rose-diamond inlaid rosette, the back with a "fleurde- lys". Gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with gilt decoration, Arabic hour and minute rings and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" bands. M. 12"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 33 jewels, counterpoised straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 461

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

C. Marcks & Co., Bombay & Poona, No. 36359, made by Henri Grandjean, Le Locle, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1880. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless watch with dead centre independent seconds.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets carrure ronde" with engine-turned cover and back. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute and seconds ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel °spade" hands. M. Glazed 20"', frosted and gilt three-quarter plate double train with diffential winding, 27 jewels in screwed settings, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dead independent seconds shows in the Swiss way by means of a flirt on the escape pinion, with push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and back plate, case with Grandjean trade mark. In very good condition. Diam. 56 nun.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 462

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

Favre-Leuba & Co., Swiss, made for J.W. Rosenthal, Bombay, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", fully decorated with scarlet and green translucent enamelled Moresque decoration over a vermicelli ground. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and seconds rings and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. Glazed 21"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 463

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

M. J. Pach, Bombay, No. 38757, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, No. 591, circa 1890. Very fine 18 ct. gold hall hunting cased keyless minute repeating pocket chronometer with chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets carrure ronde", engin-turned, the cover with black champlevé enamelled Roman mimerais on the border of the dial aperture. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman mimerais, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" bands. M. Glazed 18"' e t brass, 28 jewels, pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and push piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very gond condition. Diam. 55 nun.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 464

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

Schwob Frères, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, No. 53134, circa 1890. Fine small 14 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", fully adorned with stars on a vermicelle ground. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute and seconds ring, continuous gilt half hour divisions. Blued steel "spade" hands. M.14"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the chai and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 7,475