607 lots

LOT 201

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

Bourdin, rue de la Paix, Paris, No. 8703, circa 1860. Very fine 18K gold half-hunting cased early quarter repeating keyless pocket chronometer.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets, polished with black champleve enamelled Roman numerals on the border of the dial aperture, the back engraved with the arms of the Duc de Savoie. Hinged gold cuvette pierced for the unusual gold regulator index and engraved with the name of the owner in 1901. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, Arabic minute ring and sunk offset subsidiary seconds, Gold "spade" hands. M. No. 4707, 18"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 21 jewels, pivoted detest escapement with gold escape wheel, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. hi very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 202

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

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

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. matt silver with applied gold star 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, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 45,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 74,750

LOT 203

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

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

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. champagne with applied gold square 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, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

LOT 204

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6062, 1950's. Very fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, self-winding, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases. C. massive, polished, satined, screwed

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. satined silver with applied gold square 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, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 205

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

Ebel, 1930's. Fine and unusual pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, polished, satined, straight pink gold lugs and crown. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals and applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,495

LOT 206

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

Longines, made for the French market, 1940's. Fine and unusual, center second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. pink and silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 10 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,380

LOT 207

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

Omega "Chronometre", 1940's. Fine center second, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave teardrop lugs, monogrammed back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"' gilt, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,783

LOT 208

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

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, 1950's. Fine center second, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 12 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

LOT 209

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

Tissot "Antimagnetic", 1930's. Fine and unusual, center second, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, stepped bezel, screwed back. D. champagne with painted radiumed Arabic numerals. "Skeleton " radiumed hands. M. 7"' oval, gilt brass, 16 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 500 - 600

Sold: CHF 633

LOT 210

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

Maxima, 1930's. Very fine rectangular, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with white and pink gold deployant clasp.

C. flared, massive, polished, stepped sides, hinged dedicated back. D. champagne with fancy painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 28 x 40 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,415

LOT 211

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

Piaget "Automatic", 1950's. Very fine waterproof, centre-second, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, stepped bezel, overhanging lugs. D. black with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 12"' rhodium plated, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 212

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

Giibelin, 1950's. Very fine and rare centre second, self-winding, "cart-6 galbe", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, concave teardrop lugs, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine " gold hands. M. 11"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 25 jewels, monometallic balance, 2 adjustments, anlishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 44 mm.

CHF 2,400 - 2,800

LOT 213

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

Girard-Perregaux, Chaud-de-Fonds, 1940's. Fine and unusual 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, reeded band, curly lugs. D. twotone silver and gold with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 13 1/2"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, the single square button is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. hi good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 3,565

LOT 214

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

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, 1930's. Fine and rare, tonneau shaped, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, wire lugs, engraved band. D. matt silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 16 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 33 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,495

LOT 215

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

E. Giibelin "Reverso", 1930's. Very fine and rare rectangular, 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bi-colour, reeded bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 8"' tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 2 adjustments, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 216

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

(L'Epee, Sainte Suzanne), France, Brevete S.G.D.G., No. 894, circa 1900. Fine gilt metal keyless musical watch with alarm and visible balance.

C. Three body, "bassine et filets " , polished. Hinged gilt metal cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute ring, the centre with a small floral decoration, semi circular balance aperture above chapter "VI". Gilt brass "Louis XV" hands. M. 22"', inverted nickel plated, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Musical train with, fly regulator, 30 mm. pin cylinder and 24 tooth comb, released at will or by the alarm hand adjusted by means of the revolving milled bezel. In good condition. Diam. 66 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 217

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

Courvoisier Freres, La Chaux-de-Fonds, «Modernista '>, Swiss Patent No. 27838, registered on 5 May 1903 by Gabriel Lopez Montaras, Saragos. Unusual gilt metal keyless digital jumping hour watch with flying back minute hand.

C. Three body, «bassine et filets., engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silvered, engine-turned with aperture for the jumping digital hour, half moon sector for minutes and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel «spade>> hand. M. 17" ', nickel plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition, with copy of the original patent. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,265

LOT 218

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine and unusual chromium metal, keyless watch with digital jumping hours and minutes, A. Kaiser system, patented on 24 February 1885.

C. Double body, massive, "bassine et filets. D. Painted with a fine Swiss landscape with apertures for hours and minutes, subsidiary seconds. M. 18"", gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 500 - 600

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 219

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine silver triangular keyless Masonic watch, Swiss patent No. 18195, accompanied by the original silver chain.

C. Double body, triangular, the band with Masonic symbols, the front engine-turned in a sun-burst pattern with the black champleve enamelled letters J.G.B.", a blue stone set below the winding crown, the back with the Masonic Temple and different symbols. Long silver chain decorated with the different Masonic symbols. D. White enamel with Masonic symbols in place. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 12,5 " ', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Dim. 62 x 54 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 220

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

Anquetin a Paris No. 2840, patented on 20 November 1856; Brevete S.G.D.G. circa 1860. Rare and fine, very unusual early silver hunting cased, inter-city watch, giving the difference of minutes between western European cities. C. Four body, massive, "forme quatre

C. Four body, massive, "forme quatre baguettes", engine-turned. Hinged silver cuvette engraved with the time difference between Paris and 28 European cities. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and the name of 24 towns from France, Switzerland, England, Spain, Italy and Germany. Inner yellow revolving inter-city time ring and disc. Blued steel spade hands. M. 18"' gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring. The revolving inter-city disc is adjusted by means of the knurled crown on the pendant. Signed on the movement. In very good condition with the original watch-paper giving the time in different cities when it is noon in Paris. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 221

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

A. S. & F. (Armand Schwob & Freres, La Chaux-de-Fonds), Swiss, Mysterieuse, Brevete S.G.D.G., circa 1890. Extremely rare and fine 18K. gold, early, keyless mystery watch.

C. Three body, "bassine et filets", polished, glazed on both faces. D. Eccentric glass with Arabic numerals and outer black chapter minute ring with gilt Arabic numerals. Polished steel "spade" hands. Engineturned dial plate with foliage decoration. M. Gilt brass, croissant shaped, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial plate.In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 222

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

Ligeron, Horloger de la Marine, 27 Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle, Paris, No. 78514, sold to M. Pagenel on 19 November 1911, for 675 Francs. Fine 18K gold keyless pocket lever chronometer. Bulletin de Premiere classe de l'Observatoire National de Besancon, No. 1166, in 1911, awarded a Gold Medal with 200,1 marks. Accompanied with the medal, the original invoice and original certificate and timing records from the observatory, in the original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the awarded prize. D. White enamel, with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18 " ', gilt brass with punch-mark in form of a viper's head set by the Observatory of Besancon, 20 jewels, brass-invar Guillaume balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial and case. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 223

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

L. Leroy & Cie., Horlogers de la Marine, 7, Boulevard de la Madeleine, Paris, No. 2769/70078, circa 1912. Fine 18K gold keyless pocket lever chronometer. Bulletin de Premiere classe de l'Observatoire National de Besancon, No. 9288, in 1913, with a total of 142,2 marks, in original fitted leather box.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass with punch-mark in form of a viper's head set by the Observatory of Besancon, 20 jewels, brass-invar Guillaume balance adjusted by Quelos, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition, with copies of the timing certificates. Diann. 51 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 224

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

L. Leroy & Cie., Horlogers de la Marine, 7 Bd. de La Madeleine, Paris, No. 9417, circa 1920. Very fine 18K gold, keyless pocked lever chronometer with chronograph and instantaneous 60-minute recorder. Bulletin de Premiere classe de l'Observatoire National de Besancon, No. 12575, in 1920 with a total of 161 marks.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished". Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "pear " hands. M. 18"', gilt brass with punch-mark in form of a viper ' s head set by the Observatory of Besancon, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance adjusted by Jaccard, balance spring with Breguet terminal curve. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition with copies of the timing certificate. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 225

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

L. Leroy & Cie, Horlogers de la Marine, 7, Bd. de La Madeleine, Paris, No. 15487, circa 1912. Very fine 18K gold, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute recorder in original leather fitted box.

C.Three body, massive, "bassine " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. M. 19" ' , gilt brass, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 226

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

L. Leroy & Cie., Horlogers de la Marine, 7, Bd. de La Madeleine, Paris, No. 69677, circa 1912. Very fine 18K gold, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph and instantaneous 60-minute recorder.

C.Three body, massive, "bassine", polished, the back engraved with initials: "C.F.". Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Breguet numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. M. 19"', gilt brass, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 227

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

Louis Berthoud a Paris, No. 2521, sold to Mr. Blanchard de Pigou, on the 20 March 1791, for 60 Louis. Fine and very rare 18K gold, quarter dumb repeating pocket chronometer.

C. Double body, polished, No. 199 by Joly (Master Mark), with Paris hallmarks for 1789. D. White enamel by Morimont (signed on the enamel backing), with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds (slightly restored). Blued steel Breguet hands with skeletonised tips. M. Gilt brass, full plate inverted, with cylindrical pillars secured by screws, fusee with chain and maintaining power, later spring detent escapement, plain brass three-arm balance beneath the dial, flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Repeating on the case by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 228

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

Unsigned, French, circa 1820. Rare and highly unusual mahogany transportable time piece with time recorder.

C. Double body, mahogany rectangular with gilt brass engine-turned bezel. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Hinged brass inner chapter ring for the recorder with Arabic numerals. M. Brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance, blued steel flat balance spring with regulator, a bolt in the bezel. The outer extra large minute wheel is fitted on the rim with a spring loaded pin activated by depressing the button below the dial in order to pierce, at will, a piece of paper clipped between the brass chapter ring and its base inside the box. In very good condition. Dim. 19,5 x 11 x 4 cm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 229

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

J. Fournier, Bd. du Montparnasse No. 57, Paris, No. 1747, circa 1895. Fine mahogany 49-hour going marine chronometer with power reserve indication.

C. Three body mahogany box with external brass handles, glazed upper section with hinged lid. Brass circular gimbal and bowl. D. Silvered with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and up-and-down sector. Gilt brass "spade" hands. M. Brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, two-arm compensation balance with poising weights and timing screws, free sprung polished steel helical balance spring, diamond endstone. Signed on the dial, movement and on the Mahogany box. In very good condition. Dial diam. 95 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 230

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

S. Vissiere, No. 53, circa 1850. Fine small 40-hour going deck chronometer with power reserve indication, accompanied by the matching ratchet key.

C. Three body mahogany deck-watch type box. Brass bowl with screwed bezel. D. Frosted and silvered with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and Up-and- Down scale. Gilt brass Breguet hands. M. Brass full plate, spotted finished with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, the barrel passing through the back plate, and secured by a bridge, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, two-arm compensation balance with cylindrical weights and timing screws, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves, diamond end-stone. Signed on the mahogany box. In very good condition. Dial diam. 63 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 231

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

Brosse a Bordeaux, Invenit et Fecit 1817. Fine and almost certainly unique marine chronometer with extraordinary constant force escapement.

C. Double body mahogany box with slide on the lid over the observation aperture. Brass gimbal with laded bowl and special locking device to secure it in the horizontal position. D. Silvered with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass three-quarter plate with cylindrical pillars secured by screws, going barrel, highly unusual "hammer and nail" type, triple detent constant force escapement with locking wheel on the back plate border, three-arm compensation balance, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition but needs to be overhauled. Dial diam. 80 mm. Dim. 13 x 16 x 16 cm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

LOT 232

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

Record, Geneve. Fine astronomic, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph, registers, triple elate and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, fluted straight lugs, reedecl band. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the phase of the moon. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13- rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dian). 35 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 233

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

Poljot, Chronograph, made in U.S.S.R., 1960's. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished. D. black with radiumed indexes + auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes register dials, at the centre telemetric scale, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton " radiumed hands. M. 13" ' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 234

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

Breitling, "Premier", 1950's. Very fine waterproof, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. matt silver with raciumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 235

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

Breitling Geneve, "Navitimer", 1960's. Fine yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, telemeter and slide-rule.

C. massive, polished, satined, revolving reeded and graduated bezel, lapidated lugs. D. black and matt silver with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the telemeter and the slide-rule. "Baton" radiumed hands. M. 14"' gilt, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 41 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 236

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

Breitling, 1950's. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. polished, satined. D. pink with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the clays of the month. "Baton" gold hands. M. 11 3/4"' signed Fulton, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 500 - 600

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 237

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

Longines (Suisse), made for the French market, circa 1910. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph on the crown and register.

C. massive, polished, monogrammed back, 18K yellow gold cuvette. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Spade" gold hands. M. 12"' gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 238

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

Not signed, circa 1910. Fine gold plated gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph on the crown, register and tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished, wire lugs. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Skeleton" blued steel hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,415

LOT 239

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

Eberhard & Co. Chaux-de-Fonds, circa 1915. Fine and early, large, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C.massive, polished, hinged back, mobile lugs. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 16"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, the single button is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 240

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

Minerva, circa 1915. Fine and early, large, gold plated gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph and register.

C. polished, hinged back. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Spade" gold hands. M. 18"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, the single button is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 241

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

Harwood, 1930's. Fine, early, "carre galbe", self-winding, silver gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel, wire lugs. D. "guilloche" silver with radiumed Arabic numerals, aperture for the up-and-down indication. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "oeil-deperdrix" decoration, decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring, rotor a "butoirs". Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 30 x 30 mm.

CHF 600 - 700

Sold: CHF 1,035

LOT 242

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

Harwood, 1930's. Fine, early, "cart-6 galbe", self-winding, 9K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel, wire lugs. D. "guilloche" silver with painted radial Roman numerals, aperture for the up-and-down indication. "Cathedrale" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' rhodium plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring, rotor a "butoirs". Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 30 x 30 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 243

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

Ls. George a Berlin, circa 1790. Fine and rare 18K gold, early dead centre seconds stop-watch with special escapement and date.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, polished D. White enamel with small eccentric Arabic hour and minute chapter, symmetric calendar ring, centre second chapter on the border of the bezel (hairline). Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, Pouzait lever escapement with extra large plain gold four-arm balance covering 90% of the back plate, flat balance spring with regulator, skeletonised gilt brass cock. Knurled setting wheel and stop-watch lever in the gilt brass dial plate. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 244

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

Fs. Jaccotet, No. 4060, circa 1790. Fine and very rare 18K gold, quarter repeating watch with an early lever escapement.

C. Three body, polished, the band with engraved decoration in a twisted pattern. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals (slightly restored). Gold Breguet hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, unusual calibre, the fusee with maintaining power and chain, early lateral lever escapement with pointed tooth escape wheel, plain gold three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendants. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 245

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

Co. Chailleto, Neocomi, 1810. Very fine 18K gold, watch.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, polished. Hinged glazed gilt brass dust cap, engraved on the border: "Helvetiarum Jus Ador Sue Crucix". D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold "half moon" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance, fiat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 246

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1750. Extremely rare and fine 18K gold watch with special verge escapement.

C. Double body, oignon type, the bezel chased with floral and rocaille decoration, the back engraved with doves and trophies over a sunburst pattern. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass with baluster pillars, fusee with chain, very rare and unusual verge escapement with horizontal double escape wheel, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 247

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

Liebherr a Imenstadt, circa 1790. Fine and rare silvered metal self-winding calendar watch with special escapement.

C. Later double body "forme quatre baguettes", polished with reeded band. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer calendar ring. Gold "halfmoon" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, the gold winding weight pivoted on the border of the back plate with polished steel bankers and locking device when the mainspring is fully wound, double wheel duplex escapement visible through the back plate aperture, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 248

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

Unsigned, (German?), circa 1770. Very fine 20K gold mounted crystal skeleton watch.

C. Double body Louis XV with plain gold bezel, the crystal back carved in a basket work pattern. D. Gold champleve, fully skeletonised with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Rose-cut diamond set hands. M. Hinged, gilt brass, fully skeletonised with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, polished steel end-piece. In very good condition. Diam.46 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 249

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse, Chronometre, No. 122780, case No. 608910, made in 1942. Fine silver cased keyless deck-watch with 36-hour power reserve indication, in original fitted box.

C. Three body, brass bound mahogany deck watch type with mahogany travelling fitted box. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged silver cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and Up-and-Down scale. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 21"', frosted and gilt, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, eight adjustments, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and special micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 64 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 250

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Geneve, No. 204922, case No. 376222, made for "Au Diademe", made in 1930. Very fine silver keyless watch with chronograph, tachometer and instantaneous 30 minute recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, tachometer scale for 1000 meters, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 18"', rhodium plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work, the button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 251

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse, No. 203095, case No. 388653, made in 1927. Very fine gun-metal keyless watch with chronograph and instantaneous 30-minute recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", gun metal with gold bezel and hinges. I-Tinged gun metal cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18 "' , rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted in two positions, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work, the button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

LOT 252

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle (Swiss), Ghronornetre, No. 13975, - Grands Prix - Paris - circa 1910. Very fine 18K pink gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line 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. 55 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 253

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle et Geneve, Suisse, circa 1915. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph on the crown and register.

C. massive, polished, wire lugs, 18K yellow gold cuvette. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 254

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse, for Tiirler, 1930's. Very fine and large, 18K pink gold with square button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished, extended mobile hooded lugs. D. pink with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Baton " blued steel hands. M. 14 1/4 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 255

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse, 1940's. Very fine and rare, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph and registers.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 256

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

Johan Sachs a Vienne, circa 1780. Very fine gilt brass "hump-back" travelling clock with alarm, in original red leather fitted box.

C. Gilt brass "hump-back" , polished with four cylindrical feet and a folding handle on the top. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and central gilt brass alarm setting disc. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. Gilt brass dial plate entirely engraved with flowers and foliage. M. Gilt brass shaped full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Alarm on a bell concealed on the base. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 15 x 8 x 7,5 cm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 12,075

LOT 257

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

Pierre Francois Des Roches & Fils, Geneve, circa 1760. Very fine silver triple case, quarter repeating coach watch with alarm.

C. Double body outer, leather covered with silver pique-work decoration (damaged), double body second, the border pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Double body inner bassine, the back pierced with a floral decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and central gilt brass alarm setting disc. Blued steel pierced Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass Louis XV continental cock with ruby end-stone. Pull wind quarter repeating on a bell. Alarm train with going barrel, striking on a bell. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 117 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 258

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

Unsigned, from Neuchatel, circa 1780. Fine painted eight day going, quarter striking and repeating Louis XV cartel with matching bracket.

C. Shaped, painted with flowers on a cream ground with applied repousse gilt brass and bronze floral and rocaille decoration. Matching bracket and top. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Brass rectangular with turned pillars, going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, verge escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on three bells with striking and pull-wind repeating work visible on the back plate the back plate. Signed on the dial and back plate. hi very good condition, fully restored. Dim. 93 x 36 x 15 cm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 259

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1820. Very fine Neuchatel repeating bracket clock with calendar and matching bracket.

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

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 260

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

Le Plat a Paris, circa 1760. Very fine green horn veneered hour and half-hour striking eight day going cartel with matching bracket.

C. Shaped green horn veneered, inlaid with brass engraved flowers and applied with gilt bronze floral and rocaille decoration, a vase of flowers at the top and matching bracket. D. White enamel 13-piece with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute chapters. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Brass rectangular with turned pillars, going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, verge escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition, the cabinet in need of restoration. Dim. 97 x 38 x 20 cm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 261

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

Corrier a Paris, circa 1780. Fine gilt bronze eight day going, hour and half-hour striking Louis XVI wall clock.

C. Bronze shaped with drapery and foliage decoration, a maiden head below the dial, an urn with a lid and five pineapple finials at the top. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Brass circular with turned pillars, going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 92 x 38 cm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 262

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

Folin L'Aine a Paris, circa 1800. Very fine gilt bronze and enamel eight day going, hour and half hour striking skeleton clock.

C. Rectangular white marble base on four gilt bronze feet, the front face with a gilt bronze "bas relief' of playing Cupids. Four rectangular columns applied with enamel plaques with paillone urns of flowers on a blue ground, supporting a semi-circular arched frame applied with a blue enamel panel decorated with vine branches. Signature cartouche flanked by two gilt bronze Cupids playing trump, supporting the movement, gilt bronze eagle at the top, flanked with garlands of flowers. D. White enamel chapter with Breguet numerals inner calendar ring and blue external ring, the decoration matching that of the arch. Gilt brass pierced hands. M. Brass circular with going barrels both for the going and the striking train, anchor escapement, "sunburst" pendulum, silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on a cartouche below the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 46 x 27 x 14 cm.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 263

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

Glaesner a Lions (Lyon), circa 1785. "Les Sciences, les Arts et l 'Astronomie" Rare and very attractive ormolu eight day going, hour and half hour striking clock.

C. Rectangular base on four turned feet and with pearled and interlaced decoration. Surmounted by a globe and flanked by branches of laurel and mistletoe, the movement is supported by a small square fluted column, the various instruments of arts and sciences, lying at the base. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Brass circular full plate with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. In very good condition. Signed on the dial. Dim. 32 x 18 x 10 cm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 264

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

D'Etour a Paris, circa 1800. Very fine gilt bronze, "rouge grillotte" marble and enamel eight clay going, hour and half hour striking skeleton clock.

C. Rectangular "Rouge grillotte " marble base on four gilt bronze feet. Four short white marble columns columns supporting a semi-circular arched frame applied with a blue enamel panel with gold leaf decoration. Signature cartouche flanked by two gilt bronze oak branches, supporting the movement, gilt bronze flowers and eagle at the top. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals and blue external decoration matching that of the arch. Gilt brass pierced interlaced hands. M. Brass circular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, "sunburst " pendulum, silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on a cartouche below the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 40 x 25 x 12 cm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 265

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

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

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

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 266

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

Movado Factorie, Swiss, No. 1199387, for J. E. Caldwell & Co., circa 1940. "Montre de sac" , 18K yellow gold "Ermeto", extensible keyless purse watch, in original fitted box.

C. Rectangular, engine-turned in a stripped pattern. D. Matted silver with applied gold Breguet numerals. Gold "cathedrales " hands. M. Rhodium plated 8,5 "' , "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, srtaight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Patented Ermeto extensible winding device by sliding the case open and close. Signed Caldwell on the dial, Movado on the case and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 48 x 32 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 2,645

LOT 267

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

Movado, made for Tiffany & Co., 1950's. Very fine and rare, waterproof, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, triangular lugs, dust protecting cap. D. two tone silver with painted radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds and the 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. "Skeleton" radiumed 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. 35 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 268

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

Movado, 1940's. Very fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. "Alpha" pink gold hands. M. 11"' 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 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 269

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

Movado "Polyplan" , Chronometer, 1930's. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, top winder, dedicated back. D. satined silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 7 1/2 "' rhodium plated, "oeil-deperdrix" decoration, bottom plate on three different inclined planes, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 4 adjustments, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 55 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 270

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

Movado "Non-Magnetic" , 1940's. Very fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. polished, satined. D. matt silver with painted indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton" steel hands. M. 11"' 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 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 2,415

LOT 271

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

Baume & Mercier, Geneve, 1940's. Fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated lugs. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale, outer telemeter graduation. "Alpha" blued steel hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 272

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

Baume & Mercier, Geneve, 1940's. Fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

telemeter. C. massive, polished, satined, gilt metal cuvette. D. pink with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale, outer telemeter graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 14 1/2"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 273

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

Baume & Mercier, Geneve, 1940's. Fine astronomic, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, satined, lapidated lugs. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals and 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, the months and the phase of the moon. "Baton" 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 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 274

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

Baume & Mercier, Geneve, "Antimagnetic", 1950's. Fine centre second, waterproof, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, straight lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" skeleton gold hands. M. 1 rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 400 - 500

Sold: CHF 518

LOT 275

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

Baume & Mercier, Geneve, "Alarm", 1940's. Unusual, waterproof, center second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with alarm and two crowns.

C. polished, screwed back, the crown at 2 o'clock is for the alarm setting and the one at 4 o'clock for the time setting. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, concentric, silver alarm dial. "Dauphine" skeleton radiumed hands. M. 12 "' gilt, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 500 - 600

Sold: CHF 1,150

LOT 276

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

Bouquet a Paris, circa 1800. "Le Tonneau d'Hydromel" Fine gilt bronze eight day going hour and half hour striking clock.

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

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 277

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

Geiser Freres, circa 1830. "Socrate" Fine and unusual gilt bronze, eight day going, quarter striking and repeating clock.

C. Humped back gilt bronze, on four engine-turned feet, with palm-leaf border on the base, engineturned bezel and applied floral decoration, the bronze figure of Socrate at the top. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Large brass circular with going barrels both for the going and the striking train, dead-beat escapement, the half second beating grid-iron compensated pendulum with knife edge suspension. Striking and repeating on two bells with Neuchatel type striking work on the back plate. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 55 x 23 x 14 cm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 278

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

Francois de Roche, French, circa 1800. "La Republique" Unusual small ormolu Republican timepiece.

C. The oval base on four turned feet and applied with military trophies supporting the standing figure of the Republic holding a halberd fitted with the movement above the flag. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gilt brass later hands. M. Watch type gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring and regulator, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 13 x 8 cm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 279

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

Farcot and Laurent, No. 64121, French, ci r ca 1880. Interesting gilt-bronze and "marbre grillotte red" mantel clock with conical pendulm.

C. Break-front moulded marble base with scroll sides and surmounted by a bronze figure of a girl (signed Laurent Scpt.) holding an hour-glass in one hand and the pendulum aloft in the other, the bob of dark blue cold enamel decorated with gilt stars. D. Gilt scroll mount with black slate ring with applied Roman numerals. Gilt spade hands. M. Brass plates with going barrels, free-running train with the final pinion passing through the top of the case and carrying a cranked arm to engage the pendulum. Hour/halfhour striking on a bell. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Dim. 67.5 x 28 x 19cm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,555

LOT 280

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

Raymond Fernbach (Vienna), late 19th century. Very fine and unusual, eight day going, double face, skeleton oscillating regulator with dead centre seconds.

C. Designed as a pendulum, the movement inset within the bronze bob, the bezels engine-turned in a palm-leaf pattern. D. White enamel Roman chapter ring on the front face, the skeletonised movement visible at the centre. Similar chapter ring on the rear face but without the centre seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Fully skeletonised with going barrel, pin-wheel escapement. Brass with concentric steel compensation rod with sliding weight and spring suspension. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 22.5 cm

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 281

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

Guilmet, Paris, No. 1949, Pendule a balanciervisible a marche rnysterieuse, Patent No. 78311 from October 30th, 1867, improved on April 19th, 1872. Fine gilt bronze and black marble, crystal pendulum mystery hour and half hour striking mantle clock.

C. In the form of a truncated fluted black marble column flanked by gilt bronze leafy corbels with lion mask terminals, the whole surmounted by a bronze figure of a maiden in classical dress, holding aloft a pendulum with crystal bob which oscillates without apparent impulse. D. Black marble dial with gilt engraved Roman numerals. Gilt brass "spade" hands. M. Brass "Mouvement de Paris " with going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, Guilmet crank wheel escapement. Hour and half hour striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. In very good condition, with copies of the original patents. Dim. 70 x 36 x 20 cm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,280

LOT 282

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

Guilrnet and Japy Freres, No. 871, French circa 1900. An unusual " Industrial " clock set, in the form of steam-hammer, with a matching pair of candelabra designed as "Press Rollers".

C. Silvered, bronzed and gilt brass, the steam hammer detailed with the steam valve and operator's gallery, the candelabra of matching materials and all mounted on stepped black marble bases. D. Rectangular silvered brass, with raised Roman chapters. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. By Japy Freres and stamped Guilmet brass rectangular plates, going barrels, transverse mounted escapement, the pendulum in the form of the actual hammer with counterpoise weight above the movement. Hour/half-hour striking on a bell. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Dim. 46 x 30 x 11cm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 283

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

Aug. Courvoisier & Cie, Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, No. 2120, circa 1880. Fine and rare gilt bronze eight day going, Swiss type "grande and petite sonnerie" carriage clock with alarm, calendar, subsidiary seconds and chronometer escapement.

C. Cast gilt bronze, fancy " pillars" glazed four sides and top with twisted columns and elaborated foliate feet. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds on chapter "XII", engine-turned gilt dial plate with subsidiary dials for the dates and alarm setting. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass, rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, platform with pivoted detent escapement, plain three-arm balance, blued-steel flat balance spring with regulator. Day time "petite sonnerie" and night time "grande sonnerie" striking in the manner peculiar to Neuchatel makers, quarter repeatin and alarm on a bell with button on the top, the striking and repeating work visible on the back plate. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 17 x 11 x 9 cm., excluding the handle.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 284

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

Unsigned, French, circa 1840. Fine gilt bronze, hour and half-hour striking, eight day going, early carriage clock with alarm.

C. Gilt bronze one piece case, glazed three faces and top, the gilt bras back with winding hole shutters. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals and subsidiary sunk alarm setting dial. Gilt brass "spade" hands. M. Brass, rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, early type skeletonised platform with lateral lever escapement with gold pointed tooth escape wheel, plain gold three-arm balance, balance, blued-steel flat balance spring with regulator. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. hi very good condition. Dim. 14 x 10 x 7,5 cm., excluding the handle.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 285

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

Unsigned, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1890. Very fine and unusual gilt bronze and cloisonne enamel, hour and half hour striking and repeating eight day going carriage clock with centre seconds and alarm.

C. Gilt bronze, fancy "Gorge", glazed top and back door, fully decorated with cloisonne flowers and birds over a Royal blue ground. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer seconds and minute ring, small subsidiary Arabic alarm setting dial. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Silvered brass, rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, platform with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued-steel flat balance spring. Striking and repeating and alarm on a bell with button on the top, the repeating work visible on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 15 x 10 x 9 cm., excluding the handle.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 286

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

Unsigned, French, No. 8981, circa 1890. Fine and rare, gilt bronze quarter-repeating "grande and petite sonnerie" carriage clock with alarm and double calendar.

C. Moulded gilt bronze, glazed on four sides and top. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary dials below for days of the week, date and alarm setting. Blued steel "trefle" hands. M. Gilt brass, rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, platform with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Striking repeating and alarm on two bells with button on the top and optional strike/silent - grande/petite sonnerie lever on the base. In very good condition. Dim. 15 x11x9cm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 287

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

Universal Geneve "Aero-Compax", 1940's. Very fine, 14K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer, memento dial and two crowns.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, and the memento in 12 hours, outer tachometer 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. 32 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 288

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

Universal Geneve "Tri-Compax", 1950's. Very fine astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, and triple date.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the phase of the moon. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 14 1/2"' rhodium plated? 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 4,485

LOT 289

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

Universal Geneve "Uni-Compax", 1950's. Very fine large, 18ct yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 14"' 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 1,400 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 290

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

Universal Geneve "Compax", 1940's. Very fine and rare, extra-large, stainless steel "Enversteel" gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, satined, triangular lugs. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals and radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 15 5/6 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 291

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

Universal, Geneve, 1940's. Very fine and rare, center second, square, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, cylindrical overhanging lugs, table crystal. D. matt silver with applied silver indexes. "Baton" platinum hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 292

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

Universal Watch, circa 1920. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, mobile lugs, chronograph button at 6 o'clock. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer telemeter graduation, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 16"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring, the single button on the 6 is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. hi good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 293

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

Universal Watch Extra, circa 1920. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph on the crown, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, mobile lugs. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 15"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. the coaxial single button on the windingcrown is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 294

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

Universal Watch, circa 1925 . Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped single button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, chronograph button on the band. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer telemeter graduation, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 16 " ' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, the single button on the hand is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 295

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

Universal Geneve, "Polerouter Electric", 1950's. Fine centre second, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, lapidated lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied steel indexes. "Baton" steel hands. M. 12 1/2"' gilt, 14 jewels, lever escapement, electrically driven balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 700 - 900

LOT 296

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

Universal Geneve "Tri-Compax", 1950's. Fine astronomic, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, screwed back, lapidated lugs. D. satined silver with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, graduation for the clays of the month and the tachometer, apertures for the clays of the week, the months and the phase of the moon. "Dauphine" steel hands. M. 12"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 297

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

Universal Geneve, "Polerouter Jet Automatic", 1950's. Fine centre second, self-winding, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 28 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, microtor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 700 - 900

Sold: CHF 920

LOT 298

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

Unsigned, France, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1900. Very fine and rare gilt bronze, hour and half hour striking eight day going carriage clock with porcelaine panels.

C. Gilt bronze, "plain pillars", glazed on the top and back door, porcelaine side panels decorated with gilt flowers and various animals over an egg-shell white ground over painted with landscapes, seascapes animals and flowers within gilt frames of different shapes. D. Decorated en suite with Roman numerals on a gilt chapter ring. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. Brass, rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, platform with lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel flat balance spring. Striking on a gong. In very good condition. Dim. 14,5 x 10 x 8,5 cm., excluding the handle.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 299

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

E.G.L., Paris, No. 4324, circa 1890. Very fine and rare gilt bronze and porcelain, "grande and petite somnerie", quarter-repeating carriage clock.

C. Gilt bronze, "Gorge", fully engraved with a formal decoration, glazed on the top and back door, with porcelain side panels painted with Romantic scenes within gilt frames, over a blue ground. D. Porcelain with a decoration matching that of the panels, chapter ring with Roman numerals, the centre painted with two Cherubs. Gilt brass Breguet hands. M. Brass, eight-clay with going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, platform with lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Striking and repeating on gongs with button on the top, grande and petite sonnerie/silent, optional lever in the base. In very good condition. Dim. 12 x 8 x 7 cm., excluding the handle.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 300

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

Unsigned, France, circa 1890. Very fine and rare gilt bronze, hour and half hour striking and repeating carriage clock.

C. Gilt bronze, "gorge", glazed on the back, top and side panels, fully engraved and partly gilt with flowers over a silver ground. D. Decorated en suite with Roman numerals on a gilt chapter ring. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. Brass, rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, platform with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued-steel flat balance spring. Striking and repeating on a gong with button on the top. In very good condition. Dim. 14 x 9 x 8 cm., excluding the handle.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000