607 lots

LOT 101

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Cartier France, circa 1930. Fine chromium plated square eight day going keyless strut clock in original fitted box.

C. Square, plane. D. Silvered with Arabic numerals. M. 24"', European Watch & Clock Co. rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance, three adjustments, Breguet self-compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 10.6 x 10.6 cm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 102

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Cartier Paris, Londres, circa 1910. Fine "Pendulette de voyage a repetition minutes", silver, enamel and amethyst miniature, eight day going, minute repeating carriage clock in original fitted box.

C. Rectangular silver with white champleve enamelled borders and bezel, entirely decorated with a translucent purple enamel over engine-turning, rectangular base of grey translucent enamel over engine-turning with white champleve enamelled borders and amethyst cabochon set push piece on the top applied with a rose-cut diamond set monogram. D. White enamel with the letters: B.O.N. S.O.U.H.A.I.T.S. (Good wishes) in place of numerals. Pierced gold arrow hands. M. Gilt brass rectangular "Nocturne" with going barrel, frosted and gilt platform with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Minute repeating on gongs with push piece at the top. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 76 x 60 x 51 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 103

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Cartier France, No. 2279, circa 1920. Fine "Pendule chevalet", 18K yellow gold, enamel and onyx, eight day going strut clock.

C. Circular onyx case (hairline), the gold bezel with Roman numerals on a white champleve ground. D. Covered with a mosaic of King Fisher feather and centred with a dodecagonal antique carved coral plaque within an onyx frame. Rose-cut diamond set "arrow " hands. M. Rhodium plated 18"', European Watch and Clock, "fausses cotes" decoration,l5 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted in three positions, Breguet balance spring. Signed and numbered on the stand. In good condition. Diam. 78 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 104

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Cartier Paris, No. 1320/2513-1320, circa 1927. Very fine "Pendule chevalet", 18K yellow gold and enamel, and rock crystal, diamond set, eight clay going table strut clock, in original fitted leather box.

C. Humpbacked rock crystal with diamond accents and rock crystal stand. D. Gold champleve chapter ring with Roman numerals and ruby-set half hour divisions, Chinese 19th century lacquered central panel with an inlaid mother-of-pearl marquetery scene. Rose-cut diamond and ruby-set hands. M. 18"', frosted and gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 77 x 67 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 59,800

LOT 105

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Cartier Paris, No. 2890, circa 1930. Very fine and rare, small, "Pendule Ecran" silver gilt and 18K gold, lacquer, mother-of-pearl and onyx Art- Deco eight day going table clock.

C. Designed as a vertical pane flanked by two rows of coral lacquered cylinders and mounted between two arches on a rectangular onyx base with black lacquered frame, the black lacquered band with lateral mother-of-pearl plaque. D. Made from a Chinese 19th century lacquered panel with inlaid mother-of-pearl marquetry of Chinese warriors. Applied diamond set chapter ring with Roman numerals. Diamond-set hands. M. 18"' , rhodium plated European Watch and Clock Co. 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the base. hi very good condition, accompanied by a later original fitted box and a certificate of authenticity. Dim. 150 x 116 x 83 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 67,850

LOT 106

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, "Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6241, retailed by Cartier New York, circa 1970, with black bezel. Extremely fine and rare, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour champagne and black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary black dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" tritium gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hi very good condition with certificate of authenticity. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 107

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, "Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6239, 1970's, with gold bezel. Very fine and rare, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with 18K yellow gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour champagne and black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary black dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" tritium gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 3 adjustments, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 57,500

LOT 108

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, "Daytona" , Ref. 6265, 1970's, with black bezel. Very fine, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with screwed round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour black and satinecl silver with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" tritium steel hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted, 3 adjustments, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 109

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, "Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman" , Ref. 6239, 1970's, with steel bezel. Very fine, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour black and white with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" tritium steel hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 3 adjustments, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

LOT 110

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, "Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6265, 1970's, with stainless steel bezel. Very fine and rare, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with screwed round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour black and beige with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" tritium steel hands. M. 13'" rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 3 adjustments, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 111

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, "Daytona", Ref. 6265, 1970's, with steel bezel. Very fine, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with screwed round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satinecl, screwed back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour black and satinecl silver with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" tritium steel hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 3 adjustments, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 112

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

N.M. Bronnikoff, Wjatka, Russia, circa 1870. Very rare and fine watch entirely made of box-wood and bone, with original carved chain and key.

C. Double body, entirely made of box-wood. D. Wooden with Arabic numerals on bone cartouches and subsidiary seconds. Bone Breguet hands. M. Entirely made of wood, excluding the mainspring and the balance spring only, with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain wood three-arm balance. Signed inside the back. In very good condition. Diann. 50 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 113

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Unsigned (Bronnikoff), Russia, circa 1880. Very rare watch entirely made of box-wood and bone, with original carved chain and key.

C. Double body, entirely made of box-wood. D. Wooden with Arabic numerals on bone cartouches and subsidiary seconds. Bone Breguet hands. M. Entirely made of wood, excluding the mainspring and the balance spring only, with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain wood three-arm balance. In good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 114

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Henry Moser & Co., (Le Locle), Swiss, No. 8992, case No. 27336, made for the Russian Market, circa 1865. Very fine and heavy 18K gold, hunting cased watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned with reeded band, a dedication dated 1867 engraved inside the cover. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19''', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and case. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

LOT 115

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Faber Type, Swiss, made for the Russian Market, circa 1910. Very fine and rare, large, 14K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph on the crown and register.

C. massive, polished, mobile lugs, the winding-crown at 12 o ' clock operates the time-setting and winding, the coaxial button on the crown operates the chronograph functions, and the second crown at 6 o' clock is purely decorative, monogrammed back. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary dial for the 60 minutes register of which the hand operates anti-clockwise. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 18"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 116

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Henry Moser & Cie, Swiss, made for the Russian Market, circa 1910. Very fine and rare, large, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph on the crown and register.

C. massive, polished, mobile lugs, the winding-crown at 12 o'clock operates the time-setting and winding, the coaxial button on the crown operates the chronograph functions, gold cuvette. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 16 1/2''' rhodium plated,, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial and on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 117

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Henry Moser Co., Swiss, made for the Russian Market, circa 1910. Large tonneau shaped, 14K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, mobile wire lugs. D. polished silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 12 "' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial, stamped on the movement. hl very good condition. Dim. 31 x 44 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 118

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Faber Type, Swiss, made for the Russian Market, circa 1910. Large tonneau shaped, 14K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, wire mobile lugs. D. polished silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 12"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 29 x 45 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 119

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, Swiss, made for the Russian Market, circa 1910. Large tonneau shaped, 14K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, wire mobile lugs. D. matt silver with painted radial Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 12"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 50 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 120

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Zenith, Swiss, made for the Russian Market, circa 1910. Large tonneau shaped, 14K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, wire mobile lugs. D. matt silver with painted radial Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 10"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. hi very good condition. Dim. 27 x 42 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 121

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Henry Moser Co., Swiss, made for the Russian Market, circa 1910. Large tonneau shaped, 14K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, wire lugs. D. pink with painted radial Arabic numerals . "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 12"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Signed on the dial, stamped on the movement. hi good condition. Dim. 31 x 42 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 122

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Louis Audemars, Geneve, No. 111869, Swiss, made for the Russian Market, circa 1900. Fine 14K pink gold hunting cased keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive," demi-bassine" , engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in various exhibitions. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', frosted and gilt, bar calibre, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 1,265

LOT 123

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Unsigned, Geneve, No. 64468, made for the Russian Market, circa 1890. Fine 18K pink gold hunting cased, double face, keyless watch with double calendar.

C. Four body, massive < with flat engineturned flat cover and back. D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. White enamel chapter ring on the back with days of the week written in cyrilic and outer date ring on the border of the bezel. Gold hands. M. 19 "' nickel plated, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 124

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Audemars Freres, Geneve, No. 154627, made for the Russian Market, circa 1910. Fine 14K pink gold hunting cased, keyless quarter repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, "demi-bassine" engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in various exhibitions. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with fly regulator and push piece in the band. Chronograph with visible work, the button in the band. Signed on the dial, case and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 125

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Audemars Freres, Geneve, No. 298874, made for the Russian Market, circa 1915. Fine 14K gold hunting cased, keyless quarter repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, "demi-bassine " polished. Ilinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in various exhibitions. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with fly regulator and push piece in the band. Chronograph with visible work, the button in the hand. Signed on the dial, case and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 56 nun.

CHF 1,300 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 126

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Chronograph, Ref. 6238, 1960's. Fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer and 14K yellow gold Jubilee bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton" radiumed gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 3 adjustments, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 127

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Chronograph, Ref. 6238, 1960's. Fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer and stainless steel Jubilee bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. satined silver with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton " radiumed steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 3 adjustments, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 128

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Chronograph Anti-Magnetic, Ref. 6234, 1950's. Fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, telemeter and stainless steel Jubilee bracelet.

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

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 129

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Chronograph "Antimagnetic", so-called "Jean-Claude Killy", Ref. 6036, 1950's. Very fine and rare tonneau shaped, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and triple date, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back. D. matt silver with indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Dauphine" steel hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 31,625

LOT 130

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Chronographe Anti-Magnetique, Ref. 2508, 1940's. Fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds and the 30 minutes register, outer tachometer and telemeter graduation. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 131

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1803, 1980's. Fine tonneau shaped, centre second, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and 18K yellow gold President bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed dedicated hack and crown, reeded bezel. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date and the day of the week. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 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

LOT 132

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1802, 1970's. Fine tonneau shaped, centre second, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and 18K yellow gold Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date and the clay of the week. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodiumed, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 133

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Chronograph, Ref. 6238, 1960's. Fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, 14K gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton" radiumed gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 3 adjustments, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 134

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6031, 1950's. Fine waterproof, centre second, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, reeded bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Alpha " gold hands. M. 11 1/2"' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 135

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Datejust", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1625, 1970's. Fine waterproof, tonneau shaped, centre second, selfwinding, stainless steel and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. bi-colour, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, yellow gold graduated reeded bezel, "Cyclope" crystal. D. blue with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2'" rhodiumed, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self=compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 nun.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 136

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

G. A. Huguenin, Les Ponts, Swiss, made for the Spanish Market, circa 1870. Fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned, the cover centred with a blank escutcheon. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border and engraved with technical details. D. Silver with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds, fully decorated with a floral engraved and gold cast decoration. Blued steel "fleurs-de-lys" hands. M. 20"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 30 jewels, gold train of wheels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the movement and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 137

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1860. Fine 18K gold, quarter repeating watch with dead independent centre seconds.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned with reeded band. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute and seconds ring. Blued steel "fleurs-de-lys " hands. M. Frosted and gilt, double train with going barrels, 40 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Independent seconds with a flirt on the escape pinion and bolt in the band. Quarter repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 138

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, "Calendrier perpetuel perfectionne", No. 14025, circa 1880. Fine and rare 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless moon phase astronomical watch with a fly-back perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned (worn), with reeded band. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and symmetrical month small chapter ring, apertures for the moon phase volvelle and the clays of the week, sector for the fly-back calendar (small hairlines). Gold "spade" hands. M. 20"', nickel plated, "a vagues " decoration, 19 jewels, two gold screwed settings, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 139

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Alfred Perregaud a Gorgier, Swiss, circa 1860. Very fine 18K gold hunting cased pocket chronometer in original Brazilian rose-wood fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned with reeded band. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds.Blued steel Louis XV hands. M. 20"', bar calibre, nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels part in gold screwed settings, fusee with maintaining power, pivoted detent escapement, two-arm compensation balance with gold poising and timing screws, bluedsteel spherical balance spring with regulator. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 140

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Lecoultre & Francois A. Geneve, No. 21118, circa 1850. Fine 18K gold, quarter repeating watch with special escapement.

C. Three body, "forme quatre baguette" with reeded band and engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette, engine-turned and engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 10 jewels, single wheel duplex escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Quarter repeating on gongs with pull-twist piston through the pendant. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 41 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 141

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometre, Ref. 3372, 1940's. Very fine and rare, tonneau shaped, centre second, waterproof, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, graduated bezel. D. matt silver with radimed indexes, Roman and Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 142

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometre, "Empire", Ref. 3716, 1940's. Fine and rare waterproof, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. "Empire" style, massive, polished, screwed back and crown, straight lapidated lugs. D. champagne with painted indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton " blued steel hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

LOT 143

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Chronometre", "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3595 , 1940's. Very fine waterproof, tonneau shaped, self-winding, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch .

C. massive , polished, screwed back and crown, reeded hooded lugs. D. champagne with radiumed indexes and Roman numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 144

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Chronometer, Ref. 3359, 1930's. Fine and rare tonneau shaped, waterproof, selfwinding, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, pink gold graduated bezel and winding-crown. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals, concentric, the indication of the 24 hours. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 11"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 7 adjusments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 145

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Chronometer, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3801, 1940's. Very fine and rare, tonneau shaped, self-winding, waterproof, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, polished, pink gold hooded fluted lugs and bezel, screwed dedicated back and crown. D. matt silver and gold with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 146

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex "Antimagnetique", Ref. 7811, 1940's. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 147

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex, Ref. 3529, made in 1939. Fine and extremely rare square, 18ct yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with painted indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. "Baton" gold hands. M. 10 1/2 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 148

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Chronographe "Antimagnetic", Ref. 2811, 1930's. Fine small, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. two-tone silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 13'" rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 149

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex "Chronographe Anti-magnetique", Ref. 3055, 1930's. Extremely fine and rare 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 10 1/2"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 150

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Ch. H. Grosclaude & Cie, Fleurier, Swiss, No. 21860, circa 1860. Very fine and rare 18K gold hunting cased independent centre seconds watch with hour and minute recorder, 1/4 seconds "foudroyante" and thermometer.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with two small symmetrical Roman chapter rings for the mean time, the hour and minute recorder, sector above for the bimetallic thermometer, subsidiary dial below for the "diablotine" and outer independent second ring on the border of the bezel (small hairlines). Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19 "' , gilt brass, double train with going barrels wound separately, 27 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 151

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, "Calendrier perpetuel perfectioime", No. 1682, circa 1870. Fine and rare 18K gold, half hunting cased, keyless moon phase astronomical watch with a fly-back perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned, with reeded band, the cover with black champleve enamelled Roman numerals on the dial aperture border. Gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and symmetrical small month chapter ring, apertures for the moon phase volvelle and the clays of the week, sector for the fly-back calendar. Blued steel "fleurs-delys" hands. M. 19"', frosted and gilt, bar calibre, 19 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 152

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Huguenin Berthoud, Locle, Suisse, No. 11729, circa 1870. Very fine, rare, early and unusual 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless watch with split seconds independent 1/4 seconds chronograph and "diablotine".

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets", engineturned with reeded band. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute and seconds rings and sunk subsidiary 1/4 seconds "foudroyante". Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 20"', nickel plated, double train special calibre, 30 jewels, "fausses cotes" decoration, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Split independent seconds with push pieces in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 153

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Huguenin & Grezet, Locle, Swiss, No. 11874, circa 1880. Fine 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless, independent centre seconds watch with 1/4 second "foudroyante"

C. Four body, massive," bassine et filets", engineturned with reeded band. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the name of a previous owner. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary "diablotine". Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 20"', nickel plated, double train bar calibre with differential winding, "fausses cotes" decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. The independent seconds mechanism released by depressing the winding crown. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dian. 56 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 154

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3065, 1940's. Very fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, centre second, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, graduated bezel. D. matt silver with Arabic numerals and indexes. "Feuille " gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 155

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 5050, in 1950's. Very fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, centre second, self-winding, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. champagne with Arabic numerals and indexes. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 156

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Certified Chronometer, "Rigid Hooded", 1940's. Very fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, centre second, self-winding, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, hooded lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9 3/4" ' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 157

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster "Royal" Precision, for Serpico y Laino, Ref. 4220, 1930's. Fine waterproof, center second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back and crown. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 3 acljustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 158

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Chronometre", Ref. 2940, 1940's. Fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, center second, selfwinding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back and crown. D. matt silver with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,645

LOT 159

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex "Chronometre", Ref. 4768, 1950's. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, and triple date.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the clays of the week and the months. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiume plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 160

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Chronometre Antimagnetic, Ref. 4062, 1940's. Fine large, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, reeded band, stepped bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes registers dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self= compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,510

LOT 161

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex, Ref. 4313, 1940's. Very fine pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph and registers.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 162

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex "Chronographe Anti-Magnetique", Ref. 4313, 1940's. Very fine yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with radiumed indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Skeleton " radiumed hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,970

LOT 163

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1920. Very fine 18K gold and enamel half hunting case, moon phase astronomical keyless, minute repeating, watch with perpetual calendar and chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "Empire", with reeded band, back and cover engine-turned in a sunburst pattern with alternated blue enamel rays, the cover with blue enamel Arabic chapter ring on the border of the dial aperture. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engineturned with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary dials for the clays of the week, the months of the leap-year cycle, the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with fly regulator, the slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 164

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold, moon phase astronomical keyless double face world time watch with triple calendar.

C. Three piece, massive, " bassine" , polished with glazed back. D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the clays of the week, the dates and the months with inner subsidiary seconds, moon phase aperture, the age on the border. White enamel on the reverse with seven small subsidiary dials giving the time for Paris, London, St. Petersburg, Calcutta, Melbourne, Vienna and Berlin. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 165

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Maison B. Haas Jeune, Paris-Geneve, No. 15391, circa 1895. Very fine 18K pink gold hunting case, moon phase astronomical keyless, quarter repeating, watch with perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , polished. I-Iinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary dials for the clays of the week, the months of the leap-year cycle, the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" 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 thecuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

LOT 166

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

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

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette with subsidiary inscription: Nledaille aux expositions depuis 1806. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for clays 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 cotes" decoration, 31 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. hi very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 167

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Chronographe "Antimagnetique", Ref. 3525, made in 1940. Fine, waterproof, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, pink gold bezel. D. black with painted indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds and the 30 minutes register, outer tachometer and telemeter graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 13,225

LOT 168

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Chronographe "Antimagnetic", Ref. 4048, 1940's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished, satined, screwed back. D. black with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary dials for the 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self= compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 169

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 5015, 1950's. Fine and rare tonneau shaped, waterproof, center second, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, graduated bezel. D. pink with painted Arabic numerals, concentric, the indication of the 24 hours. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 170

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster "Speedking" Precision, Ref. 3116, 1930's. Fine and rare waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back and crown. D. matt silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. I1"' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 6 adjusments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,645

LOT 171

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 6007, 1940's. Very fine small, waterproof, centre second, selfwinding, 10K gold filled gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back and crown. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 172

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18K pink gold hunting cased, moon phase astronomical keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph and triple calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the cover engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals,outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary dials for the clays of the week, the months, the date and the subsidiary seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel "Louis XV" hands. M. Glazed 20"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with partly visible work and push piece in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 173

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

J. Ullmann & Co. Chaux-de-Fonds (Swiss), Watch Manufacturers, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tientsin, Wladivostock, No. 10003, made for the Chinese Market circa 1910. Fine silver and enamel, pearl-set, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets" with split pearls set bezels, the back engraved with foliage decoration and centred with a painted scene depicting a young couple in 18th century dress, in a landscape, the cover with the portrait of a maiden on a Summer evening sky ground. Hinged silver cuvette decorated with medals awarded in various exhibitions. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold paste-set hands. M. Glazed 18"", gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with fly regulator and slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, the button in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. hi very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 174

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1895. Fine 18K gold and enamel hunting cased keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", cover and back engine-turned in various pattern, engraved with a floral decoration wand further small champleve enamelled flowers and birds. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Louis XV" hands. M. Glazed, 18"' nickel plated, 29 jewels, 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. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 175

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Jules Montandon, Locle, Swiss, No. 31846, circa 1890. Fine 14K gold, hunting cased keyless quarter repeating watch with chronograph and 30 minute recorder.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned with reeled band. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold fancy set hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, 20 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 176

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

"Trusty" (Barbezat-Baillot, Locle), made for the Chinese Market, with London hallmarks for 1895. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets" with split pearls set bezels, the back of blue enamel, centred with a painted scene depicting a young couple in 18th century dress, in a landscape. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18"", gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with fly regulator and push piece in the band. Chronograph with visible work, the button in the band. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dian. 56 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 177

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex "Prince Classic", Ref. 1862, 1930's. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' Ultra Prima, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 40 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 178

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex "Prince Imperial", Ref. 1645, circa 1950. Fine 14K pink gold and stainless steel, keyless dress watch.

C. Two piece, shaped, polished with gold bezel and stainless steel back. D. Silvered two-tone matt and satine with black Arabic numeral, indexes. Blued steel "feuilles" hands. M. 14 1/2"', shaped, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance timed in six positions, with Rolex patented cap, self-compensating observatory quality Rolex balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 41 x 37 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 179

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex "Prince Imperial", Ref. 1645, circa 1950. Fine 18K pink gold, keyless dress watch.

C. Two part, shaped, polished. D. Silver two tone with Arabic numerals indexes and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel hands. M. 14 1/2"', shaped, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with Rolex patented cap, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 41 x 37 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 4,945

LOT 180

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex "Prince", Ref. 3937, 1950's. Very fine rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satinet, fluted lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 7 1/2"' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjustments, self= compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hh very good condition. Dim. 22 x 42 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 181

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex "Prince Chronometer", Ref. 3362, 1940's. Very fine and rare asymmetric, rectangular, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. shaped, massive, polished, concave lug. D. matt silver and gold with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' Ultra Prima, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjusments, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 19 x 45 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 182

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Mermod Freres, Sainte Croix, Swiss, circa 1895. Fine 18K gold, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the back applied with a gold monogram and decorated inside with the photographic portrait of a lady. Hinged gold cuvette with the photographic portraits of the three children. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph rings and sunk subsidiary seconds (hair line). Gold "spade" hands. M. Glared 18"', nickel plated, 29 jewels, 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 and button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial and movement. In good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 183

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

C.H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, No. 4463, circa 1890. Fine 18K pink gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with split seconds chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, red outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, "tausses cotes" decoration, 37 jewels, superior adjustment, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work, chronograph and split seconds push pieces in the band. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diann. 49 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 184

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

C.H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, No. 5496, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine " , polished, the back engraved with the name of a previous owner. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18 " ', nickel platecl, "fausses cotes" decoration, 33 jewels, superior adjustment, 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 movement. In good condition. Dram. 49 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 185

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine 18K gold, keyless minute repeating "Grande and Petite Sonnerie" carillon clock-watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with a dedication dated 1951. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned dial with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 17', nickel plated, double train with differential winding, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking hours and quarters on three gongs, strike/silence bolt in the band . Repeating with button on the winding crown. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 186

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Not signed, Swiss, the tourbillon by Ernest Guinand, Locle, No. 3868, made for the South American Market, circa 1880. Fine and early 18K pink gold hunting-cased, keyless pocket chronometer, with one minute tourbillon regulator.

C. Five body massive,"Bassine et filets", polished, made by R. Waldvogel. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine turned with cast varicoloured gold foliage decoration, Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19''' nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, calibre in the form of conjoined initials , 12 jewels on the carriage, pivoted detent escapement with gold escape wheel, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with index regulator. Ernest Guinand's three-arm polished steel carriage of the second type, driven by the third wheel. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 187

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Chronographe "Anti-magnetique", Ref. 3082, 1930's. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, teardrop mobile lugs. D. pink with applied indexes and Arabic numerals. + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 188

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex "Antimagnetic", Ref. 3082, 1930's. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, teardrop mobile lugs. D. black with applied gold Arabic numerals. + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduation. "Feuille" hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 189

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Chronometer, "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1491 HS, 1930's. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, jumping-hour, 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumping-hours. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Observatory quality, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 190

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1490, 1930's. Very fine, rectangular curved, 9K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, hi-colour with white gold stepped sides, dust protecting cap, dedicated back. D. two tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 191

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1491 HS, 1930's. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, jumping-hour, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, polished, stepped sides. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumping-hours. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 Ur' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 17,825

LOT 192

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Jules Jiirgensen, Copenhagen No. 7413, Swiss, circa 1859. Very fine and heavy 18K gold hunting cased, pocket chronometer, Presented by the President of the United States, to Captain Robinson Waite of the British Ship "RETRIEVER" for Humanity to Shipwrecked American Seamen, 1859.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets", engineturned with reeded band. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the Presidential dedication. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steed Breguet hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, pivoted detent escapement, two-arm compensation balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition . Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 193

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Jules Ji.irgensen, Copenhagen No. 13690, Swiss, made for New York, circa 1875. Very impressive and fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless minute-repeating, moon phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar and chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets" by Jacques Huguenin, No 1204, engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for clays of the week, months of the leap year cycle, the dates and seconds with inner moon-phase aperture (hairlines on subsidiary dials). Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 20"', nickel plated, 37 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. Special hand-setting by the folding bow, patented by Jules J urgensen, 15 January, 1867. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition, accompanied with by a photocopy of the original workshop index card. Diam. 60 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 87,100

LOT 194

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Jules Jiirgensen, Copenhagen, No. 9477, Swiss, sold in Le Locle (Switzerland) to Mr. W. Shumann from New York, circa 1865. Fine 18K gold hunting cased watch.

C. Four body, massive, "forme quatre baguettes" polished with reeded band. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with flowers and with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19"', nickel plated bar calibre with going barrel, "faussses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition, accompanied by a photocopy of the original workshop index card. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 195

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Jules Jiirgensen, Established in Copenhagen 1740, Swiss, No. 16855, circa 1920. Fine and rare 18K gold, keyless watch with split seconds chronograph and 30 minute instantaneous recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring with swan neck type micrometric index. Split seconds chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown and push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 196

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6062, 1950's. Extremely rare and fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, self-winding, astronomic, 18K yellow gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases, and 18K yellow gold flexible bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. black with diamond set square indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the clays of the week, the months and the phase of the moon. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 9 3/4''' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self= compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 90,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 119,000

LOT 197

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

J. Broockhimer, Swiss, No. 14273, circa 1875. Very fine and unique, 18K gold hunting cased pocket chronometer with one minute tourbillon regulator and 30 hour power reserve indication, certainly made as an exhibition piece for the Philadelphia Universal Exhibition of in 1876.

C. Three body, massive, engine-turned the borders engraved with scrolling foliage, the cover with the the United States of America pavilion surmounted by the Stars and Stripes Banner. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds and Up-and- Down scale. Blued "fleurs-de-lys" hands. M. Glazed nickel plated, with gold wheel train, spotted decoration, 17 jewels, inverted fusee with chain and maintaining power, pivoted detent escapement with gold escape wheel, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws and recessed arms to allow greater space for the free sprung blued steel helical balance spring. Three-arm polished steel tourbillon carriage of early Swiss type, which apparently influenced the Lange first type, driven by the third wheel. Signed on the case. In very good condition, slight wear to the case. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 0 - 60,000

LOT 198

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6062, 1950's. Extremely rare and very fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, self-winding, astronomic, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. black with applied gold star indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the clays of the week, the months and the phase of the moon. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 9 3/4''' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 64,400

LOT 199

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

"The Longitude Watch" Louis Audemars, Brassus, Swiss, No. 11734, specially made for the 1873 Universal Exhibition in Vienna. Extremely fine and unique 18K gold hunting cased, double face, moon phase astronomical keyless watch with perpetual calendar and two time zone subsidiary dial, specially designed to give the time by difference of longitude, for one of the 40 European cities selected on the outer ring.

C. Five body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned. D. White enamel on the front with small sunk symmetrical dials with Roman numerals, one for the time in Vienna (hairline), the other for the time of the city to be selected among the 40 city names recorded on the outer ring with their longitude East or West of Vienna. Blued steel "spade" hands. White enamel on the rear face with moon phase aperture, sunk subsidiary dials for clays of the week, the months of the leap year cycle and the date. Gold hands. M. 20"', frosted and gilt, full plate, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed both on the front and the back dials. In very good condition.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 174,000

LOT 200

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Louis Audemars, Brassus, No. 11829, made for Charles Edouard Lardet, Fleurier, Swiss, circa 1875. Very fine 18K pink gold hunting case, moon phase astronomical keyless, minute repeating, watch with perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive, " bassine et filets", polished, the cover applied with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months of the leap-year cycle, the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed Charles Edouard Lardet on the cuvette, Master Mark of Louis Audemars inside the back. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

Sold: CHF 39,100