655 lots

LOT 565

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

Rolex "Precision", 1960 's. Fine and unusual, 14ct gold lady's wristwatch integrated in a gold pierced bracelet.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 6 1/4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 14 mm. Total length of the bracelet : 190 mm. Width : 20 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 566

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

Rolex "Precision", Ref. 8106, 1950 's. Very fine 18ct gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and 18ct gold pierced bracelet set with 46 round diamonds.

C. massive, polished, pierced cover set with 14 round diamonds and two hall moon decoration set with diamonds. D. white with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 6 1/4 '" rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 30 x 28 mm. Total length of the bracelet : 170 mm. Width : 22 mm.

CHF 8,500 - 9,500

LOT 567

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

Rolex "Prince Brancard" Chronometer, Ref. 971, 1930 's. Very fine rectangular curved, 14ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, flared, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. two tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Observatory quality, gilt brass, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions and all climates, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 568

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

Rolex "Prince Brancard Century Club", for Eaton Co Ltd., Ref. 1490, 1930 's. Very fine rectangular curved, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, dedicated back, stepped sides. D. two tone gold with the letters " 1/4 Century Club" instead of the numbers + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Ultra Prima, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 10,000

LOT 569

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

Rolex "Prince Brancard" Ref. 1490, 1930 Very fine rectangular curved, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, polished, stepped sides. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balancé-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 42 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 570

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

Rolex "Prince Chronometer", Ref. 862, 1940 's. Fine 9 et gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 71 / 2 ' " rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 39 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 8,970

LOT 571

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

Rolex "Prince Brancard Century Club", for Benedict Proctor, sold to Eaton Co. Ltd, Ref. 971, 1930 's. Very fine rectangular curved, 14ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, flared, massive, polished, dedicated back, stepped sides, engraved bezel. D. two tone gold with the letters "1/4 Century Club" instead of the numbers + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 22,000

LOT 572

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

Charles Oudin, Paris, No. 32440, certainly made by Louis Audemars, Brassus, Switzerland, circa 1880. Fine and very rare 18 ct. gold, moon phase astronomical, two-time zone, keyless minute repeating, split dead independent seconds watch with triple calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with two small Arabic chapter rings for the two-time zone, sunk inner days of the week on the left and months on the right, outer Arabic dead centre seconds ring, sunk subsidiary days of the month at noon and moon phase aperture with moon calendar on border. Blued steel and gold "spade" hands. M. 19 -, gilt brass double train with differential winding, gold wheel trains, 44 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Split centre dead independent with a flirt on the escape pinion and button on the winding crown. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 120,000

LOT 573

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

Charles Oudin, Horloger de la Marine, 52 Palais Royal, Paris, No. 21663, made by Louis Audemars, circa 1875. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, moon phase astronomical keyless minute repeating watch with triple calendar, and 1/5 seconds "diablotin".

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned, the cover and back with applied gold cartouches engrave with both the coat-of-arms of the "Ponce de Léon" and that of the "De la Cerda" families. Hinged gold cuvette with subsidiary inscription: "Médaille aux expositions depuis 1806 à 1864". D. White enamel with Roman mnerals, outer Arabic minute ring, sunk subsidiary dials for days of the week, dates and seconds with inner indications for the month and concentric "foudroyante", moon phase aperture with lunar calendar on the border. Gold "spade" hands. Gold "spade" hands. M.19"', gilt brass with gold wheel train, 33 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed the dial and cuvette. Trade-mark of Louis Audemars punched inside back and cover. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 574

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

Charles Oudin, Horloger de la Marine, 52 Palais Royal, Paris, No. 27553, circa 1880. Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, keyless minute-repeating, moon-phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar and chronograph .

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette with subsidiary inscription: " Médaille aux expositions depuis 1806". D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for days of the week, months of the leap year cycle, the date and seconds with inner moon-phase aperture. Gold spade hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 33 jewels, counterpoised straight line 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 cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 35,000

LOT 575

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

Charles Oudin, Horloger de la Marine, 52 Palais Royal, Paris, No. 29204, circa 1880. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless quarter repeating, dead independent centre seconds watch.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the back engraved with the monogram "E. H.E.". Hinged gold cuvette with subsidiary inscription: "Médaille aux expositions depuis 1806" . D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute and centre seconds ring. Gold " spade" hands. M. 19"', nickel plated double train with differential winding, "fausses côtes" decoration, 45 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band, dead centre independent seconds with a flirt on the escape pinion and push piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 576

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

Courvoisier Frères, Chaux-de-Fonds, Suisse, No. 96987, circa 1870. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, keyless moon phase astronomical watch with a fly back perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned with reeded band. Gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and symmetrical month small chapter ring, apertures for the moon phase volvelle and the days of the week, sector for the fly-back calendar (small pair fines). Blued steel "fleur-de-lys" hands. M. Glazed 20"', frosted and gilt, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 577

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

Piguet, Guillaume & Co., Sentier & Geneva, No. 8624, circa 1905. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the cover engraved with a monogram, the back with a coat-of-arms surmounted by the coronet of a Count. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1909. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, " fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line 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. 52 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 578

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

C.L. Guinand (Swiss), circa 1920 Very fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless minute repeating watch with split seconds chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", made by Roy, polished stipple decoration, with a gold monogram applied on the back. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, 33 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Split seconds chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown and split seconds push piece in the band. Signed on the dial. ln very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 579

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

Albert H. Potter & Co. Genève, No. 319, circa 1885. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold hunting cased, minuterepeating moon-phase astronomical keyless watch with perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, a monogram engraved on the back with an engraved dedication inside dated 1890. Glazed gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for week days, months of the leap year cycle, the date and seconds with inner moon-phase aperture. Blued-steel "spade"" hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, part in screwed settings, counterpoised adjustable straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 52,900

LOT 580

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

Rolex Oyster, Ref. 2629, 1920 's. Very fine early, waterproof, octogonal, silver lady 's wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back and crown, reeded bezel. D. "guilloché" silver "à rayons de soleil" with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Cathédrale" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' Prima, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to all climates, and 6 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 31 mm.

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

LOT 581

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

Rolex, Ref. 2577, 1930 's. Fine rectangular, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, geometrical mobile central lugs. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 8 '" rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 20 x 31 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 582

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

Oyster Watch Co., "Solar Aqua", Ref. 1069, Anti-Magnetic, 1920 's. Fine and unusual, waterproof, cushion shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back and crown, reeded bezel. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, at the center, red graduation in 24 hours. M.111 /4 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed.

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 583

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

Rolex, Ref. 3103, 1930 's. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, dedicated hinged back. D. two tone gold with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 584

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

Rolex Chronomètre, 1930 's. Very fine waterproof, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back and crown, stepped bezel, pink gold hooded lugs. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' Extra Prima, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. hl very good condition.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 585

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

Rolex Chronographe, Ref. 2303, 1930 's, considered at the lime as the smallest chronograph in the world. Very fine and rare small, 9ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph on the crown, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D.two tone mat silver and gold with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. " Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 10 1 /2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

LOT 586

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

Rolex Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 4503, made for Coca-Cola, in the 1950's, as a presentation piece for employees having completed 25 years of service. Fine 14 ct. gold keyless dress-watch.

C. Three piece, "variée", polished, the back engraved with the dedication. D. Matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds. Gold "dauphines" hands. M. 16"', nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight fine lever escapement with Rolex patent cap protecting escapement, mono-metallic balance with screws, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 587

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

Rolex Oyster.Chronograph, "Anti-Magnetic", Ref. 4500, 1950 's. Very fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished, satined, bi-colour, screwed back and crown. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 588

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre "Empire", Ref. 4548, 1940 's. Fine and rare waterproof, centre second, selfwinding, l8ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. "Empire" style, massive, polished, screwed back and crown, straight lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 589

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

Rolex Chronographe, Ref. 6238, produced in 3600 examples from 1962 to 1967. Fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. mat silver with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Alpha" steel radiumed bands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,913

LOT 590

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1501, 1960 ' s. Fine tonneau shaped, centre second, selfwinding, l8ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, graduated reeded bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12 3/4 "` rhodiumed, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 3,700 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 4,945

LOT 591

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 6284, 1950 's. Very fine and rare tonneau shaped, waterproof, centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold and "cloisonné" enamel gentleman's wristwatch with 18 et pink gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown. D. certainly by Charles Poluzzi in polychrome " cloisonné" enamel representing a galley sailing boat, with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" pink gold bands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 50,600

LOT 592

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

Rolex Précision, "Etoile", Ref. 8286, 1950 's. Very fine and rare, square, 18ct gold and diamond, " guilloché" lipstick case with watch and mirror decorated with a diamond-set star, Rolex Pat. No 79717.

C. massive, polished, the watch is inserted on top of the lipstick case. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 5 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, superbalance balance adjusted to 2 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 18 x 18 x 57 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 5,500

LOT 593

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

Rolex, Ref. 230, 1940 's. Very fine 18ct pink gold ring-watch.

C. massive, polished. D. "guilloché" silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" pink gold hands. 594 M. 5 "' rhodimmed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 15 mm.

CHF 1,300 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 594

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

Rolex, Ref. 55709, for C. Biicherer's, 1940 's. Very fine and rare rectangular, 9 ct gold sliding lady's purse watch.

C. massive, polished, sliding into an outer "guilloché" case. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals. " Flèche" blued steel hands. M. 5 3/4 "' Prima, oval, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 32 mm.

CHF 2,900 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 595

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

C.H. Meylan Brassus, for Tiffany & Cie., New York, 1920 's. Very fine rectangular, platinum lady's wristwatch with cord bracelet.

C. massive, polished, engraved hinged back, band and winding-crown. D. mat silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 5 "' baguette, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 13 x 28 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,150

LOT 596

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

Tavannes Watch Co., Swiss, circa 1930. Thin and elegant 18 ct. white, yellow gold and enamel keyless mourning dress-watch.

C. Three piece, "Empire" with diamond set band and bow, the bezel and back of black enamel. D. Matt silver with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. 597 M. 15"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 1,300 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 1,380

LOT 597

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

Blancpain, 1920 's. Very fine octogonal, 19 1/2ct white gold and enamel lady's wristwatch with 18 ct white gold bracelet "à petites mailles".

C. massive, polished, engraved back and band, geometrical blue enamel decoration on the bezel and 6 round diamonds on the lugs, sapphireset windingcrown. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals surrounded with black decoration. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 6 1/4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 16 x 35 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,415

LOT 598

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

Charlton & Co., No. 13356, case by Verger Frères, No. 10172, circa 1930. Very elegant and unusual, 18 ct. bi-coloured gold keyless dress watch with power reserve indication.

C. Three piece, massive, "Empire" satiné with polished white gold bezels and bow. D. Gold eccentric satiné and engine-turned with Roman numerals and 30 hour up-and-down sector. M. 16"' rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed: Verger on the case, Charlton on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 7,500 - 8,500

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 599

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

Not signed, Swiss, No. 20485, circa 1930. Fine and elegant, keyless digital dress watch with triple calendar.

C. Three piece "variée", with polished bezels, the satine back engraved with three rabbits. D. Satine silver, with apertures for the hours, minutes, days, dates and months. M. 16"', rhodium plated, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 17,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 600

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

Van Cleef & Arpels, No. 13415, case by Verger Frères, No. 10752, circa 1930. Fine and very elegant 18 ct. two coloured gold keyless digital dress-watch

C. Three piece, "Empire", white gold with yellow gold rims, polished. D. Mat silver with apertures for the hours and minutes volvelles. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition with a white gold chain. Diam. 44 mm:

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,130

LOT 601

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

Robert Cart, Geneva, No. 15357, case No. 50439, made in 1929, sold in 1934 for 1600 Francs. Fine and elegant 18 ct. gold, keyless digital dress watch with the original workshop document.

C. Three piece, "variée", polished and satine. D. Satine silver with apertures for hours and minutes. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 602

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

Lacloche Frères, Paris, No. 82702, circa 1920. Fine and unusual 18 ct. white gold, diamond and seed-pearl set rock crystal mounted keyless pendant watch with matching diamond-set brooch.

C. Three piece, with matt back and bezel, the back centred with a pear within a ring of six frosted rock crystal panels alternating with seed-pearl and diamond-set bands. D. Silver engine-turned with Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 8"', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. Diam. 41 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 603

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

Not signed, No. 47621, Swiss, circa 1920. Very elegant, and thin platinum, sapphire-set keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "Empire", satiné with sapphire-set band. D. Matt silver with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Extra thin, 16"', nickel plated, marked "Grand Prix, Paris 1900", 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 604

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

Haas Neveux & Cie., Genève, No. 67423, circa 1920. Fine and elégant keyless slim platinum dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, lenticular, polished. D. Mat silverl with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration,bearing the Geneva quality marks, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 7 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 605

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

Haas, Genève, No. 52472, specially made for Mrs. E.W. Stifel, circa 1920. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond-set, keyless pendant watch with matching chain.

C. Three piece, the bezel and back with translucent grey-blue enamel over engine-turning, the back centred with an applied diamond-set rosette. D. Silver engine-turned with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 10"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 606

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

Ancienne Maison B. Haas Jeune, Haas Neveux & Cie. Srs. Genève, Paris, No. 19200, circa 1902 Very fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1902. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer gilt minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 33 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 607

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

Haas Neveux & Cie., Genève, No. 19292, circa 1902. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back with an applied gold circular plaque. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Azure enamel with gilt Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 16"', nickel plated, " fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and case. hl very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 608

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

Anc. Mon.B. Haas Jne. & Cie., Haas Neveux & Cie. Srs., 5 Quai du Mont Blanc - Genève, 7 rue Scribe, Paris, No. 41233, circa 1907. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold, small keyless pocket chronometer with first Class Bulletin from the Observatory of Geneva at the timing contest organised in 1908.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with mention of the First Class Bulletin. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, gilt outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 16"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, bearing the Geneva quality marks, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, "Extra adjustment" by Henri Wherli fils, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and eccentric micrometric index. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

LOT 609

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

Haas Genève, Paris, No. 19667, made for Smith Paterson & Co., Boston, circa 1920. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, " fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heath and cold and five positions, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement by Smith Paterson & Co., Haas trade mark on the case In good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 3,300 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 3,565

LOT 610

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

Haas Neveux & Cie., made for Henri Blanc, Genève, No. 20134, circa 1903 Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back with the blue champlevé enamelled monogram "T.H.R." . Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer red minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds.Gold Louis XV hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, bearing the Geneva quality marks, 33 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Extra adjustment, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed Henri Blanc on the cuvette, Haas trade mark on the case. In good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 611

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

Maison B. Haas Jne. , Genève - Paris, No. 1753, made for the Spanish or South American Market, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless minute repeating watch with automaton Jacks.

C. Four body, massive "Bassine et filets" fully engraved with a foliage decoration, the back centred with a bow, the cover with a blank escutcheon, flanked by figures of automaton Jacks. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Small enamel with Roman numerals on light blue translucent ground over engine-turning, dark blue centre and subsidiary seconds. The dial is flanked by two automaton figures of nude virgins striking hours quarters and minutes on two bells, over the dial plate painted with a forest landscape. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. Glazed 19"', nickel plated, 33 jewels partly in screwed settings, counterpoised straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 612

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

B. Haas Jne & Cie., Genève, Paris, No. 15257, made for the Spanish or South American Market, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, double face, keyless watch with anual patented perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive 'Bassine et filets' fully engraved with a formal decoration. D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals, outer gilt Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. White enamel chapter ring on the back with days of the week and outer date ring on the border of the bezel. Gold " lance" hands. M.19"' nickel plated, three-quarter plate, bearing the coat-of-arms of the Haas family, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Signed inside cover and inscription for the patented perpetual calendar inside the back In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 613

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

Maison B. Haas Jne. , Genève - Paris, No. 757, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. Glazed 18"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Patented chronograph with visible work and button on the winding crown. -Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 614

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

Ancienne Maison B. Haas Jeune, Haas Neveux & Cie. Srs. Genève, Paris, No. 19479, circa 1902 Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch with split seconds chronograph and 30 minute instantaneous recorder.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine" with concealed hinge, polished, the back with a blue and red champlevé enamelled monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Polished gold with Breguet numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold " Louis XV" hands. M. 16"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, bearing the Geneva quality marks, 33 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown and split seconds push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 615

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

A. Lange & Siihne, Glashütte B/Dresden, No. 48938, circa 1905. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased keyless watch., in original fitted box with certificate, additional glass, mainspring and a letter from Mr. P. Wilh. Brand.

C. Four body, massive, "Louis XV", polished, the cover with the applied gold monogram "R.B.". Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1905. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18"', frosted and gilt three quarter plate, quality "lb", 18 jewels, gold straight line lever escapement, cut steel-nickel-brass balance with ruby endstone, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 616

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

A. Lange & S6hne, Glashütte B/Dresden, No. 54270, made for Frederico Krüssmann, Relogio de Precisao, in 1907. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless watch with chronograph and progressive 30 minute recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "Licia V", polished, the engine-turned back engraved with a coat-of-arms. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds (small haïr lines) and minute register. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18"', frosted and gilt three-quarter plate, quality "lb", 18 jewels, gold straight line lever escapement, cut steelnickel- brass balance with ruby endstone, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 17,000 - 19,000

LOT 617

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

L. Leroy & Cie. Horlogers de la Marine, Palais Royal, 13-15 Galerie Montpensier, Paris - 7 Boulevard de la Madeleine, No. 59562, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets carrure plate", polished, the back with a monogram and a dedication inside dated 1900. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 33 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 618

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

L. Leroy & Cie. Horlogers de la Marine, 7 Boulevard de la Madeleine, No. 16482, circa 1915. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph and instantaneous 60 minute recorder. Awarded a lst Class Bulletin at the Observatory of Besançon No. 16482, type B.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished, the back engraved with initiais. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the awarded Bulletin. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 37 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 619

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

De Greef, No. 001, made in 1984. Very fine 18 ct. gold custom made keyless skeleton watch, with triple calendar, in brass bound mahogany fitted box, with gold pin, certificate and complete photographie documentation.

C. Three piece, massive, "Empire" with reed band and glazed back. D. Three coloured gold engraved by J. de Vos with Breguet numerals engraved on a polished chapter ring, foliate engraved centre with sunk similarly engraved white gold subsidiary dials for dates, days of the week and seconds. Blued steel "trefle" hands. M. 22"' silvered, fully engraved with foliage, 17 jewels, gold covered winding wheels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heath and cold and five positions, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial. As new condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 620

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

Helfried Meyer, Steinbeck/Luhe, Germany, made in 1986. Very fine 18 ct. gold, keyless pocket chronometer with one minute tourbillon, an improved reproduction of the half-flying tourbillon made after that executed for Hitler at the German Horological School, under the direction of Alfred Helwig.

C. Three body, massive "pommes et filets", polished. D. Matt silver with applied gold indexes, sunk subsidiary seconds and up-and-down scale. Blued steel "diamond" bands. M. Glazed 20"', rhodium plated three-quarter plate, "fausses côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, two barrels with differential winding, lateral lever escapement underslung, brass-invar Guillaume balance, free sprung balance spring with terminal curve. Flying carriage of Helwig type as improved by Spetzler with the top pivot maintained by a cock with diamond endstone. Signed on the movement. In very good condition with original letters and papers, including a copy of the plan drawing of the carriage. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

LOT 621

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 439705, case No. 274412, circa 1941. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless dress-watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variée" polished and satine, with knife edge. D. Two tope gold with applied gold Roman numerals, indexes and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "modern" hands. M. 16" ', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In excellent condition.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 622

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

Very fine and rare 18ct pink gold and "cloisonné" enamel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, straight lugs. D. by Charles Poluzzi in polychrome "cloisonné" enamel bearing the coat-of-arm of the Royal Family of Egypt with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 111/4 "'-262 rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 623

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

Universal Geneve 1960 Very fine and rare 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, straight lugs. D. in engraved gold, bearing the coat-of-arm of King Farouk of Egypt with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 11 1/4 "'-262 rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 624

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

Giibelin, "Bidynator", 1950 's. Very fine and rare, waterproof, astronomic, center second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C.massive, polished, satined, screwed back, dust protecting cap, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 11 1/4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 24 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, Bidynator rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. - In excellent condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 625

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 863473, case No. 636428, Ref. 1518, lst series, circa 1945. Produced in 281 examples from 1941 to 1954 in yellow and pink gold of which two known to date in stainless steel. Extremely fine and rare astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer, perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" gold hands. M . 13 "' Q rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 2 3 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

LOT 626

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 74422, cirse Nô: 14180, imicle in 1959. Fine extra-flat, rectangular, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sicles. D. mat silver with painted indexes. "Bâton" platinum bands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. ln very good condition. Dim. 26 x 31 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 627

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 88641, case No. 27367, made in 1963. Fine extra-flat, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 et white gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, straight legs. D. mat silver with painted indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, selfcompensa ting flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 628

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 71052, cirse N1ô:7)875, iu ici îri 1958. Fine extra-flat, square, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with platinum bracelet.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back .D. mat silver with painted indexes. "Bâton" platinum hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. ln very good condition. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 629

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 72504, case No. 17097, made in 1958. Very fine 18ct white gold and diamonds gentleman' s wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, graduated bezel with diamonds indexes. D. mat silver with applied white gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensa ting flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 7,500 - 8,000

LOT 630

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 94458, made in 1965. Fine square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel. D. reeded gold with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 631

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 62777, case No. 19646, made in 1953. Fine and unusual horizontal asymmetric, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. shaped, massive, polished, lapidated bezel. D. mat silver with painted indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 28 x 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 632

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 58374, case No. 3663, made in 1953 Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, dedicated back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm. Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 58374, case No. 3663, made in 1953.

CHF 1,800 - 2,000

LOT 633

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 53773, made in 1948. Fine, unusual and large, 18ct gold gentleman's stop wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs, stop button in the band D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2 '" rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 634

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 113585, case No. 55826, made in 1969. Extremly fine and rare 18ct gold skeletonized, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs. D. transparent with engraved indexes on a "guilloché" silver outer ring. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 9 '" gilt and engraved, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 635

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

Audemars Piguet & Co., Brassus & Genève, No. 28607, made for E. & E. Bittmann, Saint Moritz, in 1921. Fine and elegant 18 ct. gold, keyless dress-watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "carrure plate" with reeded pendant and bow, the polished back with the engraved monogram: "C.H.M.". D. Silver engraved with foliage decoration and with Breguet numerals on a white enamel chapter ring. Gold "triangular spade" hands. M. Thin 16"', rhodium plated, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, seven adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam: 41 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 636

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

Audemars Piguet & Co., Brassus & Genève, No. 33779, made in 1925. Very elegant platinum and enamel, diamond set, keyless dress-watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variée" with black enamelled band and bow, satine finished back with applied diamond set monogram "W.S.". D. Matt silver with applied diamond set Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Diamond set "modern" hands. M. Thin 17"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam: 43 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 637

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

Audemars Piguet & Co., Brassus & Genève, No. 37951, made for E. & E. Bittmann, Saint Moritz, in 1927. Fine and elegant platinum, extra thin keyless dress-watch.

C. Three piece, "bassine pincée" satine finished. D. Silver satined with applied polished white gold Breguet numerals. White gold "cathédrales" hands. M. Extra thin 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam: 41 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 638

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 25891, made in 1920. Very fine early, rectangular, platinum, sapphires and diamonds lady's wristwatch with platinum bracelet set with 120 round diamonds.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, bezel set with 42 diamonds and 33 sapphires, engraved band and back. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 5 "' baguette, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 7 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 14 x 25 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 639

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 99533, case No. 47342, made in 1967. Very fine 18ct white gold lady's wristwatch with concealed dial, white gold integrated bracelet set with 6 emeralds and 12 round diamonds and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, back winder. D. mat silver with indexes. "Moderne" white gold hands. M. 2 3/4 "' baguette, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 8 x 21 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 180 mm. Width : 8 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 640

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 99532, case No. 47341, made in 1967. Very fine 18ct white gold lady's wristwatch with concealed dial, white gold integrated bracelet set with 23 rubies, 7 round diamonds and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, back winder. D. mat silver with indexes. "Moderne" white gold hands. M. 2 3/4 "' baguette, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 8 x 21 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 180 mm. Width : 8 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 641

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 80061, case No. 47339, made in 1960. Very fine square, 18ct white gold and emeralds lady's wristwatch with 18 et white gold integrated bracelet and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, bezel set with 16 emeralds and 4 diamonds, back winder. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. 5 3/4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 16 x 16 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 642

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

Audemars Piguet, Swiss, No. 88206, made in 1962 Fine and elegant, platinum, diamond set keyless skeletonised dress-watch.

C. Three piece, glazed on both faces with diamond set bezel and bow. The bezel with black champlevé enamelled Roman numerals. Blued steel "feuilles" hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, fully skeletonised and engraved, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 643

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 78852, case No. 24692, made in 1961. Very fine platinum lady's wristwatch with concealed dial, platinum integrated bracelet set with 118 round diamonds, 22 baguettes diamonds and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. mat silver with indexes. "Moderne" platinum hands. M. 2 3/4 "' baguette, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 8 x 21 mm. Total length of the bracelet : 180 mm. Width : 7 mm.

CHF 32,000 - 35,000

LOT 644

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Quantième Perpetuel Automatique No 170", Movement No. 212006, case No. 45943, made in 1979. Very fine astronomic, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. white with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, of the months and the lunar calendar, aperture for the lunations. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 2120/1 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, 21 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 645

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

Audemars Piguet, No. 263705, case No. 78874, made in 1981. Privileged limited serial numbered production. Extremely fine, 18 ct. gold, skeleton, keyless moon phase astronomical dress-watch with perpetual calendar.

C. Three piece, massive, "variée", polished and satine with crystal glasses. D. Crystal, with outer Roman numerals on the polished bezel, subsidiary painted dials for the days of the week, the months of the leap year cycle, the dates, the phase and age of the moon. Blued steel "cathedrales" hands. M. 16"', gilt brass, finely engraved and skeletonised, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws and shock absorber suspension, self compensated balance spring. Signed on the back bezel and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 646

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 66116, case No. 10722, made in 1957. Very fine and rare, horizontal rectangular, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch with 18 ct gold bracelet.

C. "bombé", massive, polished, back winder. D. mat silver with applied painted indexes. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 2 3/4 "' baguette, rhodimmed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 15 mm. Total length of the bracelet : 165 mm. Width : 12 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 647

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 51833, made in 1947. Fine square,, 18ct pink gold lady's wristwatch with 18 ct pink gold linked bracelet.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 6 3/4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 17 x 17 mm. Total length of the bracelet : 170 mm. Width : 17 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 648

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

Audiguet, No 45, case No 1059 made for J.L. Roehrich, circa 1950. Very fine and rare tonneau shaped, 18ct gold lady's wristwatch with 18 ct gold linked bracelet.

C.signed Audemars Piguet, massive, polished, " bombé" sides, teardrop lugs, dedicated back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 5 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 17 x 29 mm. The submakes "Audiguet" and "Apco" were created in 1945 to provide to the Manufacture an second strength on the Market. From 1947, these watches were made with "ébauches" by Ebauches SA. A similar watch is published in "Audemars Piguet", p. 38.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 649

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 36636, made in 1926. Fine and rare 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, black enamel Roman numerals on the bezel, dedicated back, hooded lugs. D. matt silver with painted indexes. "Alpha" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' 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. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 650

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 43642, made in 1937. Fine rectangular, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, dedicated back. D. champagne with painted indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" hands. M. 9 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 23 x 35 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 651

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, Automatic, No. 107786, case No. 49545, made in 1968. Fine and unusual self-winding, waterproof, oval, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. watt silver with painted Roman numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. K2120 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 21 et gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 34 x 35 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 652

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 56560, case No. 5072, Ref. 1361, for Giibelin, made in 1949. Waterproof, centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hl good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,700

LOT 653

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 51705, made in 1947. Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 654

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 63400, case No. 28851, circa 1953. Fine small,18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 3,300 - 3,800

LOT 655

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 45988, made in 1942. Very fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 656

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

Extremely fine and rare rectangular, astronomie, 18 et white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, lapidated bezel. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the days of the month, of the week, the months and the lunar calendar, aperture for the lunations. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In excellent condition. Dim. 26 x 37 mm.

CHF 110,000 - 130,000

LOT 657

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 45998, made in 1942. Very fine 18ct gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, and diamondset indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 658

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

Audemars Piguet, Swiss, No. 12590, ebauche begun in 1911, completed and sold in 1923. Very elegant and extremely rare 18 ct. white gold and enamel, very slim, minute repeating, keyless Art Deco, moon phase astronomical dress-watch with perpetual calendar, split second chronograph and progressive 60 minute recorder.

C. Double body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished and satiné, the bezels, pendant and bow with a black champlevé enamelled decoration in a Greek key pattern. D. Matt silver with Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary dials for days of the week, months for the leap-year cycle with outer minute register, dates and seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', rhodium plated with gold wheel train, 35 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Split seconds chronograph with button on the winding crown and push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 120,000 - 130,000

LOT 659

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

Jean Moilliet, London, circa 1700. Fine silver pair cased watch with alarm.

C. Outer double body, the bezel pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage, the back centred with the figure of a warrior within a scallop frame chased with formai decoration, the border pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage and with four alternated profile portraits in the Antique style and paim-leaf motifs. Double body inner, bassine with split bezel, the band pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. D. Silver champlevé with Roman numerals and inner alarm setting disc. Later blued steel single hand and pointer. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and English gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Alarm train with gilt brass fixed barren engraved with scrolling foliage, striking on a bell. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 660

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

John Williamson in Leeds, circa 1690. Fine silver watch with alarm.

C. Double body, bassine with split bezel and loose ring pendant, the back pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. D. Silver champlevé with Roman numerals and inner alarm setting disc. Blued steel single hand and pointer. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with tulip pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring and English gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with foliage. Alarm on a bell with gilt brass fixed barrel, pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage. Signed on the back plate. hl very good condition. Diam. 50 mm. John Williamson in Leeds, circa 1690.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 661

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

Markwick, London, No. 343, circa 1730. Fine and unusual silver, pair cased, quarter repeating watch with concealed enamel coat of arms.

C. Outer, three body pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage, the back opening to reveal the painted enamel Heraldic decoration. Inner bassine, the band pierced and engraved with foliage. D. Silver champlevé with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Elaborate blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with spirally b o n d pillars, fusee with chain, plain steel threearm balance, flat balance spring, glazed silver cock engraved with a female head, diamond endstone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Gilt brass dust cap secured by scroll latch. Signed on the back plate and dust cap. In very good condition. Diam. 62 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 662

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

Closie à Paris, circa 1700. Fine silver Louis XIV "Oignon" with alarm.

C. Double body, "oignon", bezel and back, polished and pierced with roundels. D. Silver champlevé with Roman numerals, inner silver revolving alarm setting dise. Blued steel single band and pointer. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, short flat balance spring, rack and pinion regulator, fine gilt brass Louis XIV cock pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Alarm train with gilt brass fixed barrel also engraved with foliage, striking on a belle. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 663

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

C. Uyterweer, Rotterdam, No. 252, circa 1750. Fine silver pair cased watch with "pendulum".

C. Outer double body, chased with flowers and scrolling foliage, the back repoussé with the celebrate scene depicting Diogenes in his barrel, with Alexander. Inner double body, bassine, polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring with arched divisions. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with elaborated pierced pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance with mock pendulum; flat balance spring, fine silver Dutch cock with pendulum aperture, chased with a representation of Moïse, with the motto: "Domini Mihi Adjutor". Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

LOT 664

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

Marke Hawkins Feicitt (sic), German, made for the Dutch Market, circa 1710. Fine silver pair cased pendulum watch.

C. Double body inner and outer, both polished. D. Silver champlevé with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with early pierced Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel balance with pendulum, flat balance spring. Gilt brass Dutch style, cock with pendulum aperture, engraved with foliage. Signed on dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500