655 lots

LOT 845

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

Grebauval à Rouen, circa 1640. A very fine and rare, silver pre-balance spring pendant watch.

C. Double body, entirely decorated with tapering flutes with alternating chased gilt floral decoration, the pattern continuing over the bezel. Ring supporting the glass retained by claws. Loose ring pendant. D. Hinged gilt silver plate located by four legs and entirely engraved with elaborate Summer flowers in low relief on a hatched ground. Applied polished silver chap ter ring with Roman hour numerals. Single pierced gilt brass band. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, three wheel train, fusee with gut lune, verge escapement, plain steel two-arm balance without spring, irregular gilt brass pierced and florally engraved balance cock secured by a screw, worm and wheel set up. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 846

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

Attributed to Jean Mussard, Geneva circa 1720, movement by Henry Massy, London, No. 2595, circa 1720. Fine and rare 20 ct. gold mounted brass and enamel watch in shagreen protecting case.

C. Double body, bassine with loose ring pendant, the enamel back with a painted scene of Venus and Adonis with Cupid, the band with four gold framed vignettes with castles in lake side landscapes (one panel restored), bezel painted with a landscape scene, the interior painted with a rural scene in which a traveller walks along the bank of a river towards a bridge leading to a hamlet with Forest behind. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and Arabic minute ring. Blued steel hands. M. Later hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with a mask and inhabited foliage. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 847

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

Huaud le puisné fecit, circa 1690, movement by J. Jones, London, circa 1740. Fine and rare 20 ct. gold and enamel watch.

C. Double body, bassine with florally enamelled pendant and bow, the split bezel with engraved foliage decoration, the enamel back with a painted scene of Venus and Adonis with Cupid, drawn from an engraving by Simon Vouet, the band with four gold framed vignettes with castles in lake side landscapes, the enamel backing decorated with a knight walking in a rocky landscape. D. Enamel white chapter ring with Roman numerals, the centre decorated with a painted representation of Venus and Cupid. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Later custom made hinged gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with a mask and foliage. Enamel case signed in a cartouche, movement signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 55,000 - 60,000

LOT 848

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

Morin á Marchinville, circa 1972. Exceptionaly fine and rare gilt brass and enamel watch, the case attributed to Jean Mussard.

C. Double body outer gilt brass with glazed back, the bezels chased with scrolling foliage. Inner double body, bassine with split bezel and loosering pendant, enamelled with a very fine scene painted in the manner of Mussard, depicting "La Charité Romaine", the frieze of four small landscapes after Gabriel Perrel's engravings, the interior painted en grisaille with a rural scene in which a traveller walks along the bank of a river towards a bridge leading to a hamlet with forest behind. D. Gold with Roman numerals on white enamel cartouches and outer Arabic minute ring, the centre enamelled with a painted scene depicting Venus with Cupid . Blued steel "poker and tulip" hand. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with early Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass English type cock pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Signed on the back plate. hl very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 849

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

Not signed, German, circa 1690. Exceptionally rare gilt-metal pocket knife containing a watch.

C. Cast and chased two piece in gilt bronze, the sides engraved with foliage on a hatched ground, with chevron pattern on the edges. D. Folding polished steel black with Roman numerals. Single blued-steel hand. M. Shaped brass plates, square section pinned pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with plain three am brass. In very good condition. Dim. 100 mm. closed.

CHF 90,000 - 100,000

LOT 850

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

J. van Ceule Le Jeune, Hagae, 1378, Dutch, circa 1660 and 1710. Magnificient gold, enamel and gem-set paincased watch.

C. Outer, double body bassine, the bezels of pierced silver leaf work entirely set with rose diamonds, 8 larger stones paired with 8 large rubies. The back inset with a Blois school enamel panel in the manner of Le Brun depicting Mars and Venus on the exterior with putti in attendance, and Diana and Acteon on the inside with Cupid attendant. Iuner, double body, plain polished. D. Gold champlevé with finely matted graind, Roman and Arabic numerals and rosediamond half-hour marks. Blued-steel beetle-andpoker hands. M. Gilt, full-plate, sqaure balluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, polished three-am steel balance with spring and regulator. Large English pattern pierced and florally engraved eared balance cock. Signed on the dial and movement. In excellent condition. Diam: 57mm.

CHF 0 - 0

LOT 851

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1123582, case No. 317739, Ref. 3514, circa 1965. Fine and rare waterproof, self-winding, l8ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch with jumping monodate.

C. massive, polished, satined, dedicated screwed back. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the date. " Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 27-460 M Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 852

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1490392, case No. 2685149, Ref. 3569-1, 1980 's. Fine and rare centre second, waterproof, selfwinding, l8ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch with an additional "guilloché" silver dial.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, back winder. D. mat silver with applied indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 1-350 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 28 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, bi-directional winding, 18 ct gold rotor mounted on bail bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 7,500 - 8,500

LOT 853

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Amagnetic", No. 732804, case No. 2633156, Ref. 3417, circa 1965. Fine and rare waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back, anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. mat silver with applied steel indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" steel hands. M. 27-400 AM Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, gold lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 854

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1490360, case No. 2709158, Ref. 3569-2, 1980's. Fine and rare centre second, waterproof, selfwinding, l8ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, stepped bezel, back winder. D. 18 ct gold with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 1-350 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 28 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, bi-directional winding, 18 ct gold rotor mounted on bail bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 855

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1232254, case No. 333070, Ref. 3445, circa 1978. Fine self-winding, waterproof, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with monodate.

C. massive, polished, dedicated screwed back, straight lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the date. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 27-460 M Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 856

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1226705, case No. 524242, Ref. 3579, 1970 's. Fine waterproof, tonneau shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back. D. mat silver with indexes. "Bâton" steel hands. M. 23-300 PM Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 33 x 38 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

LOT 857

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1159892, case No. 2699855, Ref. 3562-1, made especially for IOS and presented to their best clients, members of the I0S Million Dollar Association, 1960 's. Fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 et gold integrated bracelet "à petites mailles" and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, hooded lugs. D. champagne with painted Roman numerals, the IOS symbol and the letter "R". "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 23-300 PM Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

LOT 858

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 954550, case No. 422197, Ref. 2429, circa 1950. Very fine and unusual 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, fluted overhanging lugs D. satined silver with painted Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 10 "'-200 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 859

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 784905, case No. 2613822, Ref. 3406, circa 1959. Fine, square, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished.D. mat silver with applied white gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. 23-300, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 27 mm.

CHF 3,300 - 3,800

LOT 860

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 792212, case No. 2630064, Ref. 3406, circa 1963. Fine, square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 23-300, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 27 x 27 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 861

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1148859, case No. 2659416, Ref. 3430, circa 1968. Fine, square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 23-300 PM, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, mobile stud-bearer. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

CHF 3,300 - 3,800

LOT 862

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 837594, case No. 509352, Ref. 11, circa 1945. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, overhanging fluted lugs. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 9 "'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 40 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 863

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868427, case No. 668588, Ref. 1579, circa 1954. Very fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back, lapidated teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 33,000

LOT 864

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 740095, case No. 671907, Ref. 2453, circa 1953. Very fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop fluted lugs. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 10 "'-200 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,500