655 lots

LOT 344

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

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

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

CHF 0 - 0

LOT 345

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

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

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

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 346

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

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

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

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 347

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

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

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

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,875

LOT 348

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

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

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

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 349

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

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

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

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 350

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

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

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

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 351

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

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

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

CHF 3,300 - 3,600

LOT 352

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

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

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

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 353

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

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

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

CHF 4,000 - 4,400

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 354

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

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

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

CHF 4,400 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 6,440

LOT 355

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

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

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

CHF 3,000 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 3,335

LOT 356

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

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

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

CHF 6,000 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 357

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

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

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

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

LOT 358

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

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

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

CHF 27,000 - 32,000

LOT 359

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

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

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

CHF 8,500 - 9,500

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 360

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

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

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

CHF 4,400 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 361

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

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

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

CHF 8,500 - 9,500

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 362

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

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

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

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 363

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

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

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

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 13,800