607 lots

LOT 301

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

Unsigned, France, No. 26112, circa 1890. Very fine and rare gilt bronze and porcelain, half hour striking and repeating carriage clock with alarm.

C. Gilt bronze, "Gorge", fully engraved with a formal decoration, glazed on the top and back door, with porcelain side panels painted with Pastoral scenes. D. Porcelain with a decoration matching that of the panels, chapter ring with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Brass, eight-day with going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, platform with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Striking, repeating and alarm on a gongs with button on the top. In very good condition. Dim. 10,5 x 6,5 x 5,5 cm., excluding the handle.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 302

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

E.G., Brevete S.G.D.G., France, circa 1890. Very fine "mignonnette" carriage clock with porcelain panels.

C. Glazed gilt bronze "Gorge", engraved with formal decoration with glazed top, back and side porcelain panels painted with butterflies, dragonflies and flowers within bordeaux and gilt frames. D. Porcelain, decorated en suite with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Brass eight-clay going with going barrel, platform with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued-steel flat balance spring. In very good condition. Dim. 8,5 x 6 x 5 cm. excluding the handle.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 303

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

P.M., Brevete S.G.D.G., No.12511, circa 1890. Fine and rare gilt bronze, hour and half-hour striking and repeating, eight day going carriage clock with special escapement.

C. Gilt bronze, glazed, "Anglaise Riche" with plain columns. D. White enamel ring with Roman numerals and outer red Arabic minute ring, subsidiary alarm setting dial. Frosted and gilt dial plate. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. Brass, eight-day with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, highly unusual patented plated platform escapement with vertical lever escapement, horizontal cut bimetallic balance and blued steel Breguet balance spring. Striking, repeating and alarm on a gong with button at the top. Trade Mark on the the platform escapement. In very good condition. Dim. 16 x 9,5 x 8,5 cm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 304

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

Retouret, Fabricant, Paris et Geneve, France, circa 1890. Very fine and oval gilt bronze quarter striking and repeating carriage clock with calendar and alarm.

C. Gilt bronze, "oval", glazed on four faces and the top engraved with a crowned monogram. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, subsidiary dials for alarm setting and date. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. Brass, eight-day with going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, platform with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Striking repeating and alarm on two bells with button on the top. In very good condition. Dim. 14 x 12 x 10 cm., excluding the handle.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 305

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine and very rare gilt bronze, eight day going hour and half-hour striking and repeating carriage clock with perpetual calendar, and alarm, in original fitted oak travelling box.

C. Gilt bronze "corniche", glazed four sides and top. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials, the dates and the months, sector above the alarm setting dial for the fly back days of the week. Blued steel 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 bell. hi very good condition. Dim. 12,5 x 8,5 x 7,5 cm., excluding the handle.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 306

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. 22576 circa 1900. Fine gilt bronze, eight-day going, quarter repeating "petite sonnerie" carriage clock.

C. Gilt brass, "Gorge", glazed on five sides. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued-steel "spade" hands. Matted gilt brass dial-plate. M. Brass, rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, platform escapement with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued-steel flat balance spring. Striking and repeating on gongs with button on the top and petite sonnerie/silent optional lever in the base. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 12,5 x 8 x 7 cm. excluding the handle.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 307

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

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

C. Silvered and gilt, cast-brass, decorated all over in high baroque relief and with applied figures of putti, mermaids, mermen, dolphins and fish, glazed four sides and top, ornate handle. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass, rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, platform with cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, bluedsteel flat balance spring with regulator, striking on a bell. In very good condition. Dim. 29 x 18 x 16 cm., including the handle.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 308

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

James Mc Cabe, Royal Exchange, London, No. 2885, 3rd quarter 19th century. Very fine, small gilt brass, eight day going, hour striking and repeating carriage clock with original key.

C. Gilt brass, glazed three sides and top, repeat button. D. Silvered brass with Roman chapters and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " fleur-de-lys" hands. M. Brass rectangular, fusees and chains to both trains, maintaining power on going side. Platform lever escapement underslung, single roller, pointed-tooth wheel, plain brass balance, flat balance spring, ruby end-stone to balance cock, strike/silent. Signed on dial and movement. In very good condition Dim. 16 x 10 x 8 cm. excluding the handle.

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 309

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

Mappin & Webb, No. 2/200, made in the 1970's. Very fine silver cased eight day going carriage clock, from a limited series of 200 pieces only, in original fitted box.

C. Solid silver, "pillars" with reeded top and base, glazed on three faces, the glazed top plate engraved with flowers and foliage. Back door engraved with foliage. D. Silver with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring, the centre engraved with flowers, dial plate decorated en suite. M. Gilt brass rectangular, the back plate engraved with foliage, with turned pillars, fusee and nylon line both on the going and the striking trains, silvered platform with straight line lever escapement mono-metallic balance and self= compensating Breguet balance spring. In new condition. Dim. 15 x 9 x 7 cm, excluding the handle.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 310

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

Breguet, "Type 20", 1960's. Fine stainless waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's military wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and registers, made for the Civil Market.

C. polished, screwed back, revolving bezel graduated for 60 minutes. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 15 minutes registers. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 14"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self=compensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dian. 40 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 311

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

Breguet No. 3711, sold to "Marine Nationale Aeronautique Navale" circa 1960. Chrome cased keyless watch, with 24-hour dial and centre seconds. Original fitted deck box with glazed aperture in the lid.

C. Chrome finished, three piece, "demi-bassine" with screw on milled bezel, the back engraved: "Marine Nationale Aeronautique Navale - 0103A - Breguet". D. Black painted, signed: "Breguet T.U.", with Arabic numerals and sweep centre seconds. White painted "pear" hands. M. Nickel plated, 19"', straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Hack feature. In very good condition. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,185

LOT 312

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

Breguet, "Type 20", 1950's. Fine stainless waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's military wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and registers.

C. polished, screwed back, revolving bezel graduated for 12 hours. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 15 minutes registers. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 14"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dian. 38 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 313

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

Breguet, "Type 20", 1950's. Fine stainless waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's military wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register.

C. polished, screwed back, revolving bezel graduated for 12 hous. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds and 30 minutes register. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 14"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating Breguet balan ce-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 314

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

Tissot & Fils, "Navigator", circa 1952. Very fine "World Time", centre second, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, graduated bezel for the time in 12 hours with painted Arabic numerals. D. two-tone silver with an outer ring bearing the painted gold Arabic numerals and indexes for the 24 hours, at the centre, revolving dial bearing the names of 24 cities in the world. The inner disc turns once every 24 hours with the 24 hours showing the local times. The marking between Auckland and Midway indicates the Date Line. The hands can be set independently of the city disc by using the button near the 2. "Dauphine" burnished steel hands. M. 12 1/2"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring, rotor "a butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition, accompanied with photocopies of instructions for use. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 315

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

Agassiz Watch Co., Swiss, No. 4841548, circa 1950. Fine and rare 14K pink gold keyless world time dress watch.

C. Three piece ovariee,, polished and satire with bevelled bezels. D. Small matt silver with applied gold Roman numerals and indexes, outer Arabic dark and light revolving chapter ring for clay and night hours and the world time chapter bearing the names of 41 cities or places around the world, according to the Louis Cottier world time patent. Gold hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, ofausses cotes» decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, adjusted to temperatures, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. hi very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 10,000

LOT 316

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

Omega, Automatic, Chronometre, Officially Certified Fab. Suisse, "Seamaster", made for the French Market, 1950's. Fine centre second, self-winding, waterproof, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 13"' gilt, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator, rotor a "butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 317

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

Heuer, made for the French market, 1950's. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button split-second chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, triangular lugs. D. black with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 13 "' signed Heuer Leonidas S.A., rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, the coaxial single button on the winding-crown. is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 318

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

Charles Zahnd, Chronoinetre Tonrbillon a Detente, Saint Iinier, (Swiss), made in 1915. Extremely fine and important 18K gold hunting cased pocket chronometer with one minute tourbillon regulator and spring detent escapement, made in 1915 at the Ecole d'Horlogerie de Saint Imier (Switzerland) as Master Piece, with the original chromium plated school case, the original drawings, school report and awards at the contest organised at the Observatory of Neuchatel in 1923, in celebration of the 100th aniversary of Breguet's death.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette engraved: "Chronometre Charles ZHAND - Tou.rhillon a Detente - St. Imier 1915". D. White enamel with bold Roman numerals, sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Glazed 19"', Girard Perregaux style calibre with three parallel bridges, 15 jewels, spring detent escapement with gold escape wheel, brass-invar Guillaume balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Pellaton type 1, equidistant polished steel three arm tourbillon carriage with index scale. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

LOT 319

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

Mido Bugatti, No. 261493, 1930's, former property of Ernest Friedrich, close friend of Ettore Bugatti. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch in shape of a Bugatti radiator-grill.

C. shaped, massive, polished, hinged back, wire lugs, top winder, on the bezel, medallion bearing the initials EB. D. (later) pink with painted indexes. "Moderne" blued steel hands. hands. M. (later) 7"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 35 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 320

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

Mido "Bugatti", limited series, made in the early 90's. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch in shape of a Bugatti radiator-grill.

C. shaped, massive, polished, wire lugs, top winder, at 12 o'clock, red enamel medallion bearing the initials EB, on the back, engraved, the signature of Michel Bugatti, son of Ettore. D. grey with the grill design with painted Arabic numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. hn very good condition. Dim. 23 x 35 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 321

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

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

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

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

LOT 322

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

Omega "Seamaster", Chrono-Quartz, made for the Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr, for the Montreal Olympics Games in 1976. Interesting and historical, horizontal rectangular, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with 1/100 s., round button chronograph and registers, date and haeavy stainless steel bracelet.

C. satined. D. black with painted white indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" white hands, display for the quartz indications of minutes, hours, seconds and 1/100 s. M. with quartz standardization at 32 K. Dial and case signed. In very good condition, with fitted box. Dim. 46 x 34 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 323

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

James C. Pellaton, Le Locle (Swiss), No. 8592, specially made for Ernest Liniger in 1947. Extremely fine 18K gold small keyless marine chronometer with one minute tourbillon regulator. Bulletin de Marche from the Observatoire Astrononzique et Chronouaetrique de Neuchatel dated March 1st, 1949.

C. Three piece, massive, "bassine et filets canure plate", polished with glazed back. Double body mahogany box with external brass handles and gimballed suspension. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19''', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, engraved with the dedication: Labrique specialemeni pouf Ernest Linger [gar James C. Pellaton, Dr. H.G. Le Lode, 1947. Pellaton calibre, 19 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. One minute tourbillon regulator, the polished steel Pellaton type carriage with three equidistant arms made by" C. Pellaton. Signed on the movement, with copy of the Observatory Certificate. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 90,000 - 110,000

Sold: CHF 104,700

LOT 324

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

James C. Pellaton, Le Locle (Swiss), No. 3, specially made for Ernest Liniger, 1949. Extremely fine demonstration constant-force escapement and 8-second tourbillon regulator after Achile Benoit mounted on a Ulysse Nardin marine chronometer movement No. 6683.

C. Square moulded base with hinged glass top. M. Gilt brass three-quarter plate, engraved with the dedication: Creation James C. Pellaton, Dr h. c., Le Lode, Swiss, No. J. C.P/3, Pour son anti Ernest Liniger 1949. Fusee with chain and maintaining power, constant force escapement with the gold escape wheel mounted on the balance staff beneath the helical balance spring with terminal curve, lateral lever on the side with jewelled pallets; the Guillaume integral compensation balance revolves in eight seconds with the escape wheel, the impulse being given by traction on the balance spring. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 18,5 x 18,5 x 12,5 cm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 325

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

A. Lange & Sane, Glashiitte B/Dresden, No. 31837, sold to Fa. A. Fick & Sohne, Essen, on 24 June 1898, for 693 Marks. Fine and extremely rare 18K pink gold, hunting cased self winding watch with 30 hour power reserve indication.

C. Four body, massive, "Lucia " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down scale. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. first class gilt brass, three-quarter plate, 20 jewels, gold straight line lever escapement, cut sleet-brass-nickel balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Self-winding mechanism with the platinum weight pivoted on the edge of the back plate and oscillating between the plates. Signed on the dial, case and back plate. In perfect condition, accompanied with certificate and photocopies of the original archives. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 124,500

LOT 326

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

Breguet "Souscription" No. 148/400, Ref. 3476 B, made in the early 90's. Fine and rare, self-winding, jumping-hour, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with 40 hours power reserve, fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, reeded band, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals, cryptographic signature nuclei the "12", aperture for the jumping-hours. "Breguet" blued steel hand. M. 11 1/2"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 5 adjustments, self-compensating flat balance-spring, self-winding system with two barrels in tandem, 22K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 35,650

LOT 327

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

Breguet No. 4020, made in the 1980's. Very fine and elegant 18K gold, diamond and sapphire set keyless skeleton dress watch.

C. Two piece with glazed back and reeded band, the bezel set with diamonds and sapphires. D. Silver chapter ring with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16"', gilt brass fully skeletonised and profusely engraved with foliage decoration, fitted in the centre of the dial, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance, selfcompensating balance spring. Signed on the dial. In new condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 328

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

Girard-Perregaux, "Tourbillon sous trois Ponts d'or" No. 15, present series. Very fine and rare, waterproof, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with three gold bridges and a one minute tourbillon regulator.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, painted Roman numerals on the bezel. D. transparent, showing the three gold bridges and the movement. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, "guilloche", 17 jewels, pivoted de-tent escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 329

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

City Chain 1997 - Timepieces Collection, No. 0001/1997 A series of 5 gentleman's wristwatches for commemorating the hand over of Hong Kong on 1st of July, 1997, in original box with certificates.

C. polished and satined in stainless steel, laser-treated logo, indices and model number under sapphire crystal, laser-treated serail number at the side of each case, laser-treated case backs with 5 different old and significant Hong Kong landscapes. Water resistant to 100 meters. D. Engraved stainless steel with Hong Kong renowned harbour view in 5 different colours. M. 25 jewels, self-winding.

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 330

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

A. Dunhill, London, No. 582, "Unique Lighter", patent No. 143752, with London hallmarks for 1926. Fine silver lighter with built-in keyless watch.

C. Silver rectangular with single wheel, adjustable flint mechanism and flip top. D. Matted silver with applied gold Arabic numerals. Gold hands. M. 6 1/2"', rectangular by "La Nationale S.A.", Swiss, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and lighter. In very good condition. Dim. 54 x 43 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 331

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

Unsigned, French, No. 88314, circa 1900. Fine and unusual silver gilt mesh coin purse, the lid fitted with a keyless watch.

C. Double body, locking the extensible aperture. D. White enamel with blue radial Arabic numerals. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 8,1/2"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. In very good condition. Diam. 24 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,265

LOT 332

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

Piaget & Co., Swiss, No. 728927, made in the 1960's. Very fine 18K gold keyless purse watch, set in a 20 U.S. Dollar coin dated 1899.

C. Double body, the coin opening with a push piece concealed in the band. D. Matted gold with Roman numerals and indexes. Blued steel "batons" hands. M. 8 1/2"', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with screws adjusted to temperatures and five positions, flat selfcompensating balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 333

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

Piaget & Co., Swiss, made in the 1960's for Sovil, Geneve. Very fine 18K gold keyless purse watch, set in a 20 U.S. Dollar coin dated 1904.

C. Double body, the coin opening with a push piece concealed in the band. D. Matted gold with Roman numerals and indexes. Blued steel "batons" hands. M. 8 1/2"', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with screws, flat self-compensating balance spring. Signed Piaget: on the movement and Sovil on the dial. hn very good condition. Diam.34 mm.

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 334

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

Van Cleef & Arpels, New York, No. 2662, made in the 1940's. Fine and unusual 14K pink gold, gem-set keyless purse watch, designed as a match-box.

C. Three body, rectangular with the date: 15 Aoul 1943, engraved on the back, the sliding lid engraved with gem-set foliage revealing the spring loaded hinged watch. D. Satine pink gold with black indexes. Blued steel "batons " hands. M. 5"', Royce Watch Co., rectangular with rounded corners, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial and case. In very good condition. Dim. 33 x 20 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 335

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

Bucherer, Swiss, No. 10870, made in the 1950's. Very fine 18K gold, ruby and diamond-set keyless ring-watch.

C. The ruby and diamond-set bezel designed as a star. D. Matted silver with raised gold Arabic numerals and indexes. Gold hands. M. Oval 5 1/2 " , 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance, self-compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 20 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 336

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 499275, case No. 331344, circa 1950. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, fluted lugs. D. "guilloche " silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, an tishock system, self= compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,555

LOT 337

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 447487, made for the French Market, circa 1948. Fine, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. champagne with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. . "Baton " gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' gilt brass, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 338

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 469899, made for the French Market, circa 1949. Fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging straight lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 339

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 483770, case No. 313155, Ref. 4541, circa 1950. Fine and rare rectangular, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with certificate.

C. massive, polished. D. two tone gold with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " pink gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 340

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 457845, case No. 300084, circa 1947. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 457845, case No. 300084, circa 1947. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

CHF 9,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 341

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

Movado Factorie, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine 18K white gold, diamond and sapphire set Art- Deco keyless pendant watch with matching chain.

C. Double body, the hinged bezel engraved with foliage decoration, the back set with diamonds and centred with an hexagonal plaque of frosted rock crystal set with sapphires at the canted corners and applied with a diamond-set motif. D. Matted silver with Arabic numerals. Blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2''' nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 48 x 18 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 342

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

Marchak Aine, rue de la Paix, Paris, No. 49843, Swiss, circa 1910. Very fine platinum and enamel, diamond-set keyless pendant watch with matching brooch.

C. Three piece, "bassine pincee" with rose-cut diamond set borders and bow, the bezel of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, frosted back with a rose-cut diamond set monogram within a diamond set frame. Matching diamond and sapphire set brooch topped with three seed-pearls. D. Silver engine-turned with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 9 1/2''', rhodium plated, with the Geneva quality marks, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 343

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

Vulcain, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold and enamel, diamond set keyless fob watch.

C. Three body, "demi-bassine " , bezel and back with a blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, the back with white painted enamel florets and an applied diamond-set rosette. Gold cuvette. D. Silver gilt, engine-turned with Arabic numerals on circular silvered reserves and outer silvered minute ring. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 10 1/2"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,495

LOT 344

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

C.H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, No. 32300, circa 1920 Fine square platinum diamond pave keyless watch with matching brooch.

C. Three piece square, entirely pave with diamonds in a geometrical pattern on the back. Matching brooch designed as a ribbon knot. D. Matted silver with Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 7 1/2"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 21 x 21 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 345

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

Boucheron, Paris, circa 1920. Fine 18K white gold hexagonal, diamond set keyless pendant watch.

C. Three piece, massive, Hexagonal polished with diamond-set pendant and bow, the back applied with a rose-cut diamond decoration in a rosette pattern. D. Matted silver with Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 10''', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,255

LOT 346

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 346165, case No. 211814, made in 1909, sold on 24 May 1909, in Argentina. "Piqueur monte et ses chiens" Fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine " , the cover chased in high relief by Guillannod with a hunting scene and outer foliage decoration, the back engraved with the monogram: "E.R.S.". Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 347

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 439525, case No. 280865, made for the British Navy in 1942. Fine silver, keyless deck chronometer, in a brass cylindrical box with screwed bezel, fixed in original wooden box.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished with Marine registration number on the back. Hinged silver cuvette. D. White enamel with bold Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds with registration number: 9525. Blued steel -spade" hands. M. 20"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration. 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good s condition. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 348

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, "Demi-Chronometre " , No. 306074, case No. 185246, circa 1898. Very fine 18K pink gold, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the hack with a blue champleve enamelled monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18"', gild brass, 19 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with worm-screw driven micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 349

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 455244, case No. 286956, model 4348, circa 1944. Extremely rare aluminium keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece "demi-bassine " polished and satine, the back engraved with a dedication dated 1944 by the Aluminium Company of Canada Ltd. D. Matt aluminium with applied aluminium Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Polished aluminium Breguet hands. M. 16"', aluminium, 439/7 calibre, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 350

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, "Chronometre Royal", No. 356056, case No. 220729 , circa 1910. Fine 18K gold keyless lever pocket chronometer.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" with engineturned back in a sunburst pattern. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

LOT 351

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

L. Leroy & Cie, Paris, No. 59267, circa 1895. Fine and rare 18K gold, diamond set keyless miniature fob watch, in the original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the back applied with a diamond set crown of an earl. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "Louis XV " hands. M. 5 1/2"', gilt brass, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 16 mm. Movement diam. 12,5 mm. Weight 2,5 gr.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 352

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. Very fine and extremely rare 18K gold, miniature keyless diamond set "Boule de Geneve".

C. Three piece, spherical, polished with rose cut diamond set bezel. D. White enamel with blue radial Arabic numerals. Gold "pear" hands. M. 4 1/2"', gilt brass of the type usually made for the "Bowles de Geneve", 15 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, wound by means of the revolving bezel. In excellent condition with a chart double gold chain. Diam. 13 mm. Movement diam. 10 mm. Weight 3,5 gr.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 353

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

L. Leroy & Cie, Paris, No. 59447, circa 1895. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, miniature, keyless pendant watch with matching brooch.

C. Four body, massive "Louis XVI" with diamond set bow, the back of translucent green enamel over engine-turning with paillonne decoration and rosecut diamond border, centred with and old cut diamond. hinged gold cuvette. Matching brooch designed as a ribbon knot. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 7"', gilt brass, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 20 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 354

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold and enamel diamond set keyless ring watch.

C. Two piece with blue translucent enamelled shoulders and diamond-set bezel. D. White enamel with blue radial Arabic numerals.Gold hands. M. 7"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, four jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. In very good condition. Diam. 17 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 355

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

Unsigned, made in France for Tiffany, circa 1900. Fine and unusual 18K gold, diamond set keyless pendant watch designed as a pear, with matching chain.

C. Two piece, pear shaped of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, diamond set finial, bezel and overlaid decoration in a geometrical pattern. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals numerals. Blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"', gilt brass of the type usually made for the "Boules de Geneve ", wound by means of the revolving bezel, lateral lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance and Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Dim. 50 x 21 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 356

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

Unsigned, Geneva, circa 1900. Fine and unusual, 18K gold and enamel diamond-set keyless pendant watch.

C. Cylindrical within a ring decorated with engraved floral motif against a dark blue enamel ground, rosecut diamond set bezel and blue enamel back with an engraved monogram. D. Blue enamel with Roman numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. 7 1/2"' , gilt brass of the type usually made for the "Bottles de Geneve", wound by means of the revolving bezel, lateral lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance and Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 25 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 357

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 406667, case No. 252115, circa 1927. Fine and rare square, 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, engraved hinged back, stepped sides. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Cathedrale" blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 30 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 358

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 382479, case No. 241399, circa 1920. Fine and early, "carve galbe", 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with cord bracelet.

C. massive, polished, wire lugs. D. champagne with painted Breguet numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9'' ' rhodium plated, 16 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 22 x 22 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 359

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 404891, case No. 253646, circa 1925. Very fine 18K gold keyless dress watch.

C. Tin cc piece, massive , "variee", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. D. Two tone satine silver with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. White gold "batons" hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, adjusted to temperatures and five positions, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Dian. 46 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 360

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 456113, case No. 295564, circa 1945. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, hooded lugs. D. champagne with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 35 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 361

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 428575, case No. 266720, circa 1941. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave central lugs, monogrammed back. D. black with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9''', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 39 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 362

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 164651, made for Fic. Boucheron, Paris, circa 1883. Very fine 18K pink gold, silver and rock-crystal, keyless pendant watch, designed as a scent bottle with chatelaine in the renaissance style.

C. Three piece, the gold back with a fine applied silver decoration, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage in the Renaissance style, the bezel set with a rock-crystal glass. Gold cuvette. Silver and pink gold chatelaine decorated "en suite" with a fine pierced and engraved monogram. D. Silver with a pierced and engraved decoration and applied with gold Roman numerals. Gold pierced and engraved hands in the Renaissance style. M. 10 " ', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed Boucheron on the chatelaine, Vacheron Constantin Trade Mark under the dial on the front plate. In very good condition. Dim. 47 x 30 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 363

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1870. Fine gold and enamel, diamond-set form watch designed as a scarab-beetle suspended from a matching clip designed as stylised lotus flowers.

C. Three part, underside realistically chased and engraved with legs and underbody, wing covers entirely decorated in translucent red enamel over engine-turning with black designs and diamond-set decoration, the thorax with a diamond-set collar, spring loaded wing covers hinged and opening from a button in the base to reveal the dial. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Oval 7"' 1/2 gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement and plain three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. In very good condition. Dim. 80 mm. overall with the clip, 25 mm. wide.

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

LOT 364

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine gold and enamel, keyless form watch designed as a cicada, suspended from a matching gold and enamel chain.

C. Three part, underside realistically chased and engraved with legs and underbody, wing covers entirely decorated in two tone translucent red champleve enamel over engine-turning, the thorax with black champleve enamelled decoration, spring loaded wing covers hinged and opening from a button in the base to reveal the dial. D. Matted silver with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Glazed 6"', nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Dim. 55 mm. overall, 25 mm. wide.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 365

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold, small keyless minute repeating fob watch in original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette, polished. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals ant sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 12"', gilt brass, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 366

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 581452, case No. 321953, made in 1951, sold in 1951 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine and unusual square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging, oval fluted lugs. D. "guilloche" silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9" ' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition, with Extract of the Archives. Dim. 24 x 40 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 367

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 466826, case No. 346033, Ref. 6087, made in 1954, sold in 1955 to Vacheron Constantin, New York. Very fine and rare, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, dust protecting cap, teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition, with Extract of the Archives. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 368

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

Ch. Oudin, Horloger de la Marine, 52 Palais Royal, Paris, No. 20703, circa 1865. Fine 18K gold and enamel, diamond set fob watch, suspended from a matching pearl and diamond set chatelaine.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes" with reeded band, the back with a blue champleve enamelled decoration in a Greek pattern, centred with a diamond-set rosette. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gilt brass Breguet hands. M. 11 1/2"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and regulator. Signed on the cuvette. hi very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 369

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

Malignon a Geneve, No. 2825, circa 1840. Fine 18K gold and enamel hunting cased pearl-set fob watch.

C. Five body, the enamelled cover paintecl with the winged head of an angel, outer split pearl inlaid engraved foliage decoration over an azure ground, the back champleve decoration matching that of the cover and painted in a split-pearl inlaid frame, with a very fine composition of Summer flowers over a pink opalescent ground. Hinged gold bezel and cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer floral decoration and Cupids painted over a light blue ground. Blued steel hands. M. 13"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and regulator. Signed on the cuvette and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 370

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1910. Very fine 18K gold lapis lazuli, diamond and pearl set keyless pendant watch.

C. Double body with pearled and rope decoration and diamond-set loose-ring pendant, the back of ribbed lapis lazuli with rose-cut diamond set frame and applied rosette, centred with a seed-pearl. Gold cuvette. D. Frosted gold with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 10"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance. Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Dam. 34 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 371

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1860. Very fine and unusual 18K gold and enamel pendant watch designed as horse-riding trophies.

C. Three body, massive, designed as a horseshoe framed by a riding-whip, the spring loaded lid in form of a reel enamelled jockey's cap, disclosing the dial. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel hands. M. Silvered brass, rectangular with rounded corners, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. In very good condition. Dim. 49 x 32 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 372

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine and unusual, 18K gold, hunting cased pearl-set keyless pendant watch designed as a sun-flower.

C. Four body, massive, the large bezel paved with split pearls, the engraved centre disclosing the dial, the back chased with petals and leaves. Gold cuvette. D. Small white enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 10"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 373

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 473270, case No. 292730, circa 1948. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 7 1/4"' tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 42 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,945

LOT 374

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 448698, case No. 285814, circa 1942. Fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, cornucopia shaped lugs. D. twotone silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self= compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 375

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 473640, case No. 308313, circa 1948. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 376

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 498092, case No. 320980, circa 1951. Very fine and rare, "carre galbe", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold extensible bracelet.

C. massive, polished, skeleton bezel with annels. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 32 x 32 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 377

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 463601, case No. 323156, circa 1946. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date.

C. massive, polished, fluted teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the clays of the week and the months. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 378

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

Breguet a Paris, No. 104, Vienna, circa 1840. Fine silver and enamel pendant watch designed as a pear.

C. Double body, pear shaped, entirely enamelled with painted pastoral scenes. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gilt brass hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 66 x 37 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 379

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

F. D. Betam in Wien, circa 1830. Fine 18K gold and enamel pendant watch designed as a ball, in the original fitted box.

C. Double body, in the fom of a ball, entirely enamelled with painted scenes depicting three cherubs in landscapes evoking "summertime" on the cover, "wintertime", on the reverse. D. Contemporary white enamel with Breguet numerals. Later gilt brass hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Diam. 25 tnm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 380

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1830. Fine 18K gold and enamel watch with matching chatelaine.

C. Double body with scallop edge and extra large bezel, fully decorated with champleve flowers and foliage within sectors, against a black ground, the back centred with a chased composition of flowers and foliage. Matching chatelaine with inset silver open work monogram. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a small polished chapter ring. Gold Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with garnet end-stone. In good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

LOT 381

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

Dd. Gide (Geneva), No. 2957, circa 1810. Fine and unusual 18K and enamel pendant watch, designed as a dolphin.

C. Double body, entirely decorated with blue champleve enamelled motif simulating fish scales (slightly restored). D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with star shaped polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. hi very good condition. Dim. 49 x 28 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 382

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1830. Very fine 18K gold keyless musical seal.

C. Designed as a lyre, entirely repousse with a floral decoration, the winder set with stones. M. Shaped gilt brass with pin-cylinder and nine stacked steel teeth. In good condition. Dim. 40 x 29 x 24 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 383

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

Vacheron, Geneve, circa 1860. Fine 18K gold and enamel fob watch.

C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes" with reeded band, the engine-turned back centred with a champleve enamelled Dragon beneath a branch of flowers. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. 13 " ' gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, eight jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 600 - 800

Sold: CHF 1,035

LOT 384

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 513268, case No. 343124, Ref. 6032, made in 1955, presented in "Hommage de Citoyens de Geneve a Son Excellence Monsieur Edgar Faure, President du Conseil des Ministres de la Republique Franeaise, Conference de Geneve, Juillet 1955". Very fine and rare, historical, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, dedicated back. D. champagne with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " gold hands. M. 12''' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 385

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

Bovet, Fleurier, Swiss, No. 776, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1840. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl set centre seconds watch.

C. Three body Empire with split-pearl set bezels pendant and bow, the band with mauve champleve enamelled decoration, the back enamel panel painted with a fine composition of Summer flowers over a mauve ground (slightly restored on the border). Hinged gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass, "Chinese" calibre fully engraved with a foliage decoration, free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement with steel escape wheel and three-arm balance with wedge shaped and partly blued steel weights, flat balance spring and regulator. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

LOT 386

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

Unsigned, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1840. Fine 18K gold and enamel, centre seconds watch.

C. Three body bezels pendant and bow, the band with red black and blue champleve enamelled decoration, the back panel with a champleve enamel painted floral decoration on a black ground, as an imitation of cloisonne work. Hinged glazed gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass, "Chinese " calibre fully engraved with a foliage decoration, free standing barrel, lateral lever escapement, steel two-arm balance with screws, flat balance spring and regulator. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 387

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

Bovet, Fleurier (Swiss), No. 8325, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1850. Fine and unusual silver centre seconds watch with 24 hour dial also indicating the Chinese hours.

C. Three body, "Chinese" with fixed bezel, polished. Hinged glazed silver cuvette. D. White enamel with Chinese characters, concentric Roman 24 hour ring and outer Chinese minute ring. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. Gilt brass, Chinese calibre with free standing barrel by Guinand, fully engraved with scrolled foliage, lateral lever escapement, three-arm balance with wedge shaped and partly blued steel weights, flat balance spring and regulator. Signed Ina in Chinese characters on the case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,495

LOT 388

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 413680, case by Verger France, Paris, No. 12706, circa 1930. Fine rectangular 18K gold and enamel, jade set Art-Deco, keyless travelling purse-watch.

C. Three body, massive, rectangular, spring loaded opening to be set on a table as a strut-clock, polished, the back with black champleve enamelled decoration in an Art-Deco pattern and set with three jade cabochons. D. Square, satire silver with applied gold "cubic" Arabic numerals. M. 8 Ur', rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement, Verger Master Mark on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 36 x 29 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 389

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 407710 case by Verger France, Paris, No. 11104, circa 1928. Fine and rare 18K gold keyless "montre a volets".

C. Rectangular, with thumb bars and sprung shutters, engraved with geometrical decoration in a stripped pattern. Gold cuvette. D. Matt silver with applied gold cubical Arabic numerals.Gold "cathech-ales" hands. M. 10"', nickel plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement, Verger Master Mark on the case. Dim,. 43 x 30mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,405

LOT 390

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 397673, case by Verger France, Paris, No. 8414, circa 1923, retailed by Charlton & Co. Very fine 18K gold and enamel square Art-Deco keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece square with shaped corners, white enamel band and black bow and winding crown with gilt decoration, clack green bezel, the back centred with a gold stylised figure of a Chinese over a black ground within a rectangular white enamelled frame with gilt decoration. D. Silver satire with applied gold "Chinese" Roman numerals. Gold fancy hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement, Verger Master Mark on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 43 x 43 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 391

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 356919, case No. 224942, circa 1909. Very fine, early and interesting octagonal, 18K yellow gold, enamel and diamonds lady's bracelet-watch.

C. massive, polished, bezel and lugs decorated with translucent grey enamel on guilloche, with engraved white gold roses and leaves in each angla, bezel set with diamonds, 14K white gold bracelet pave-set with diamonds. D. "guilloche" silver with painted Roman numerals. "Spade " blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, 16 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 32 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 392

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

Vacheron & Constantin, No. 409422, case by Verger France, Paris, No. 12315, made in 1929 for Charlton & Co., New York. "Le Mandarin chinois" Very fine and rare 18K two coloured, Art-Deco keyless automaton "Bras en fair" dress watch with matching Albert.

C. Three piece, massive, "Empire" white gold, polished and satine, with yellow gold rims and bow, the white gold back with a yellow gold inlaid monogram. Matching black silk and hi-coloured gold Albert. D. Silver satine with an applied figure of a seated Chinese Mandarin, pointing to the hours and minutes with his arms, on two Arabic sectors, by depressing a push piece in the band. M. 16"', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement, Master Mark on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 24,000 - 28,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 393

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

Vacheron & Constantin, No. 412694, case by Verger France, Paris, No. 12319, made in 1930 for Charlton & Co., New York. "Le charmeur de serpents" Fine and rare 18K white gold, "Bras en fair" keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive "Empire", polished and satine with reeded band. D. Satine with facing sectors on the left for hours, on the right for minutes, an applied gold figure of a fakir, points the time at will, on the sectors, when depressing a push piece in the band. M. 16"', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In perfect condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 24,000 - 28,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 394

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

Unsigned (Geneva), circa 1810. Very fine 18K gold and enamel pendant watch designed as an urn, in original fitted box.

C. Double body, designed as an urn with spring loaded hinged cover, decorated with engraved garlands against a black ground and further white and azure champleve enamelled ornaments. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. hZ very good condition. Dim. 39 x 26 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 395

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

Des Arts & Cie a Geneve, No. 53222, circa 1810. Fine 18k gold and enamel, quarter repeating watch.

C. Three body Directoire, the band with champleve enamelled geometrical decoration (slightly restored), the back with hinged glazed cover, centred with a champleve enamelled butterfly on an engine-turned ground with outer champleve enamelled floral decoration against a black enamelled ground. D. White enamel with Breguet numeral (chipped on the winding hole border) . Gold hands. M. Hinged gilt brass 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. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 396

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1840. Fine 18K gold and enamel, very slim watch with eccentric dial, accompanied by the matching gold and enamel ratchet key.

C. Four body, fully decorated with a champleve enamelled floral decoration over a black enamel ground. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engine turned with Roman numerals on a polished eccentric chapter ring. Gold Breguet hands. M. 13 1/2"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, four jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 397

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

Ch. Moricand a Geneve, No. 36743, circa 1800. Fine 18K gold and enamel pendant watch designed as a ball.

C. Double body, spherical, with a white and azure champleve enamelled floral decoration over a black ground (slightly restored). D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, gold "spade" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition. Diam. 24 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 398

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

Unsigned, Geneva, circa 1810. Very fine 18K gold and enamel hunting cased pendant watch with matching brooch.

C. Double body Directoire, the cover with an engraved champleve urn and flowers over a black ground, the back decorated en suite with a composition of flowers and cloves in a nest (slightly restored). Oval medallion on the matching brooch with similar decoration. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, previously with verge escapement, now upgraded with a cylinder escapement. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 399

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

Not signed, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine 18K gold and enamel form watch designed as a cockle shell.

C. Double body, the covers with engraved gold decoration inset with champleve enamelled patterns simulating the shell structure in white, blue, yellow and red (restored), with loop pendant. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock. Polished gold hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and regulator, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. In good condition. Dim. 37 x 29 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 400

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 403576, case No. 257401, circa 1930. Very fine rectangular, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, stepped sides. D. matt silver with applied white gold indexes. "Baton " white gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 32 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000