607 lots

LOT 401

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 404891, case No. 253646, circa 1925. Very fine and rare 18K bicoloured gold and enamel Art-Deco keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee", with white gold polished back the band and bow chased with decoration and applied with yellow gold palm-leaves, the bezels with Art-Deco chased and azure champleve enamelled decoration. D. Satin& silver with applied gold Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. White gold Breguet hands. M. 15"', rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring with patented micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 402

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 408556, case No. 255135, circa 1930. Extremely fine and rare Art Deco, octagonal, 18K white gold lady's wristwatch with 18K white gold bracelet "a petites mailles"

C. massive, polished, hinged back, bezel and mobile lugs entirely faceted in geometrical designs, engraved back and band. D. matt silver with applied white gold "Cubist " Arabic numerals. "Spade" white gold hands. M. 8"' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hn very good condition. Dim. 18 x 45 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 403

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 418545, case No. 261136, circa 1930. Extremely fine and rare, flat, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, mobile hooded lugs. D. matt silver with sapphires inlaid indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9 " ' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 16,675

LOT 404

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 371246, case No. 253677, made in 1928. Very fine and extremely rare square, 18K white and yellow gold "a couvercle" gentleman's wristwatch with concealed dial.

C. bicolour massive, polished, bezel with a white gold filet decoration, cover bearing the initials "M.D.M." and opening by the means of two push-pieces on the sides, fluted lugs, engraved band. D. matt silver with applied gold "cubic" Arabic numerals. "Moderne" gold hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition, with Extract of the Archives. Dim. 27 x 27 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 48,300

LOT 405

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

Charles, rue Saint Honore 272, Paris, No. 1912, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold watch with dead independent centre seconds watch.

C. Three body, Empire, engine-turned. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring. Blued steel "serpent" hands. M. 22 "' , gilt brass, bar calibre double train with free standing barrels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three arm balance, flat balance spring with Breguet bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Dead centre seconds independent train after Moise Pouzait with flirt on the escape wheel pinion and bolt in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 406

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

Ch. Oudin, Eleve de Breguet, 52, Palais Royal, Paris, No. 6336, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold quarter repeating watch.

C. Three body, "forme collier", engine-turned. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass, bar calibre with free standing barrel, 6 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with parachute suspension, blued steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the cuvette. h1 very good condition. Diam. 55 111111.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 407

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

D. Bachelard & Fils a Geneve, No. 16864, circa 1850. Unusual, fine and rare 18K gold wandering time watch.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes" with reeded band, the bezels and bow with a cast floral decoration, the back finely engraved with a portrait of Napoleon I riding a horse framed by foliage decoration. Hinged gold engine-turned cuvette engraved with technical details. D. Silver Arabic minute chapter ring, the frosted silver revolving cent r e with a circular aperture for the jumping digital hour volvelle, framed in the tip of the gold single hand. M. 19"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three ant balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 408

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold watch with digital jumping hours.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes " engineturned. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Silver engineturned with aperture for the digital jumping hours, large eccentric minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Single steel hand. M. 20"' gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 409

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

Ls. Duchene & Fils (Geneva), No. 34832, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold watch with digital jumping hours.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes " engineturned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with aperture for the digital jumping hours, large eccentric minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Single steel hand. M. 16"' gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 410

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold, small quarter repeating watch, in the style of Breguet with offset seconds.

C. Three body, "forme quatre baguette", engineturned. Gold cuvette secured by an eccentric screw. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter and offset sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Quarter repeating on one gong with a single hammer and pull-twist piston through the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 41 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 411

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

Patek & Cie a Geneve, No. 2557, circa 1847. Very fine 18K gold and enamel fob watch with matching chain, key and seal.

C. Four body with reeded band, the back centred with a fine bouquet of flowers against an opalescent pink translucent enamel ground over engine-turning, the border engraved with foliage. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. Matching chain with keys and seal. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 12 1/2"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 412

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 97479, case No. 218410, circa 1892. Fine and rare small 18K gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished, the back applied with the diamond-set monogram "A.M." Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subdiary seconds. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 12"', nickel plated, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 413

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 94705, case No. 207893, circa 1893. Fine 18K pink gold, keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine" with engine-turned back. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "spade " hands. M. 11 1/2"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 414

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 62174, circa 1883. Fine 18K pink gold half hunting cased keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, "bassine", polished, the cover with black champleve Roman numerals on the dial aperture border. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 10"', gilt brass, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 1,265

LOT 415

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 104465, case No. 215413, made 1895, sold on 15 June 1896. Fine 18K gold, gem-set, keyless fob watch, accompanied by a gold chain with seed-pearls.

C. Four body massive "bassine" with engraved band, the bezel repousse with foliage, the back set with 6 black and green cabochons and repousse with an angel in 15th century style. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M.10"' nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches " , cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition, with Extract from the Archives. Diam. 27 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 416

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 77397, case No. 213146, made circa 1888. Fine 18K pink gold, keyless fob watch.

C. Four body massive "demi bassine " , engine-turned, the back engraved with a monogram and a dedication inside, dated 1895. Hinged gold euvette finely engraved with a "Madonna and Child " against a blue enamel ground. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M.11 1/2"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches " , cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 417

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

Autrais Fils, rue des Fosses Montmartre No. 24, a Paris, No. 955, circa 1825. Fine and elegant 18K gold, quarter repeating watch with eccentric dial.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes" by Francois Jean Veyrat (Master Mark) No. 9030, engine-turned, the back centred with a small monogram, the cover with an eccentric dial aperture and a small aperture above for the dial monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman eccentric chapter ring and a a small monogram above. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Repeating on gongs with pull twist piston through the pendant. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 418

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

Ls. Lacroix a Turin, circa 1830. Very fine 18K varicoloured gold, ruby set quarter repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, the ruby set bezels with vineleaf decoration, the back chased with a very fine varicoloured gold ruby set vase of flowers. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Engine-turned gold with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "scotties"hands. M. 15"', gilt brass with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Repeating on gongs with pull twist piston through the pendant. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 41 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 419

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

Wurflein fils, Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 20232, circa 1850. Fine 18K gold "cabriolet" fob watch.

C. Six body, fully engraved with a decoration in a geometrical pattern, made in such a way the watch can revolve inside the case in order to be used either as an open face or as a hunting cased watch. D. White enamel with Roman numerals (slightly restored on the border). Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 11 1/2"' 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. 35 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 420

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1840. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, extra slim half hunting cased watch with Bagnolet calibre.

C. Three body, "bassine pincee", the cover with eccentr ic dial aperture, engine-turned in a vermicelli pattern with painted champleve enamelled Summer flowers above the dial aperture on the cover and on the centre of the back. D. Eccentric silver with Roman numerals sunk on the silver dial plate engraved with flowers and foliage. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 12 1/5"', gilt brass, eight jewels, Bagnolet inverted calibre with the free standing barrel and the train of wheel sunk in the single plate engraved on the reverse with technical details and a floral decoration matching that of the dial-plate. Cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Female winding squares. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 421

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

q 421 Courvoisier & Cie, No. 19333, circa 1840. Very fine 18K gold and enamel extra slim watch with Bagnolet calibre.

C. Four body, the back engraved with flowers and with azure and white champleve enamelled foliage decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17 1/2"', Bagnolet calibre, eight jewels, the train of wheels sunk beneath the dial in the single engine-turned plate, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the plate. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

LOT 422

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

Bassot, 30 Palais Royal a Paris, No. 1048, circa 1840. Rare 18K gold, very slim quarter repeating miniature watch.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes", engineturned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 9 1/2"', gilt brass, bar calibre, the going barrel with female winding square, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Repeating on two polished steel square gongs with pull-twist piston through the pendant. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 26 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 423

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 58237, case No. 58237, made in 1879, sold on 17 January 1879. Very early and unusual nickel, keyless inking chronograph, with "retour en vol" and instantaneous 60-minute recorder.

C. Double body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and subsidiary minute registers. Blued steel arrow patented inking hand. M. 18"', frosted and gilt quarter plate, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Inking push-pieces on the winding crown, with stop/start button in the band on the left and reset button on the right with retour en vol. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 424

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 48353, case No. 48353, circa 1876. Fine 18K pink gold hunting case, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four body massive "pomme et filets", polished, the cover engraved with a monogram, a dedication dated 1911 inside the back. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1881. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"' nickel plated, "fausses cote" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, the push piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. hn very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 425

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 65525, case No. 65525, circa 1885. Fine 18K gold, keyless watch with split-seconds chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , polished, a dedication dated 1885 engraved inside the back. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, three-quarter plate, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown and push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 426

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 65193, case No. 65193, circa 1882. Fine 18K pink gold hunting case, keyless watch with chronograph.

C. Four body massive "pomme et gouge", engineturned, cover and back engraved with monograms. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"' nickel plated, "fausses cote" decoration, 22 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, the push piece in the band. Signed on the case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 427

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

Giteau, Eleve de Breguet, 140, Palais Royal, Paris, No. 1007, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold quarter repeating watch.

C. Four body, Empire, engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 21'", gilt brass with free standing barrel, 13 jewels, later straight line lever escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs with pull-twist piston through the pendant. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 428

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

Unsigned, French, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold watch with a concealed enamel portrait.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes", engineturned. The hinged gold cuvette set the very fine enamel painted portrait of a lady, signed with the monogram "T. C.". D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 22"', gilt brass with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 429

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

Duponchel a Paris, circa 1840 Very fine and rare, 18K gold and inlaid work of "pietra dura" watch with matching charm.

C. Three body, "forme collier", by Leopold Secheret ( Master Mark) the back with a fine marquetry of blood-stone, lapis lazuli, nephrite and white jade, set in a rosette pattern, the band set with the same alternated stones. Gold screwed cuvette. D. Slightly eccentric, made of a mosaic matching that of the back, with Roman numerals on black champleve enamel ground. Gold Breguet hands. M. 13"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 430

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 175282, case No. 276599, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro, circa 1915. Fine and large 18K pink gold, keyless Chronometro Gondolo.

C. Four body massive "demi-bassine", engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade " hands. M. 20"' gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In excellent condition. Diana. 56 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

LOT 431

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 90753, case No. 221379, circa 1893. Fine 18K gold keyless watch with chronograph in original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the monogram "A.D.E. " engraved on the back. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19" ' , nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches " , brass-invar Guillaume balance, blued steel balance spring with Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 432

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 147509, case No. 257449, circa 1908 Fine and rare silver, keyless watch.

C. Four body massive "demi bassine " , polished. Hinged silver cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18''' gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches " , cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe patented micrometric index . Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Dian. 53 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 433

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 122499, case No. 122499, made in 1903, sold to Tiffany & Co. on 31 August 1903. Fine 18K gold, keyless watch.

C. Four body massive "demi bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 16 "' nickel plated, three-quarter plate, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, adjusted cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring . Signed "Tiffany" on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition, with Extract from the Archives. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,415

LOT 434

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 137752, case No. 253191, made circa 1908. Fine and rare 18K pink gold, keyless quarter repeating watch.

C. Four body massive "demi bassine " , polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17" ' rhodium plated, "fausses cote" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 435

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 824773, case No. 287595, circa 1935. Very fine tonneau shaped, curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged bevel, monogrammed back, wire lugs. D. champagne with painted radial Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 30 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 436

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 178589, case No. 283810, circa 1917. Very fine, tonneau shaped, curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged bezel, wire lugs. D. matt silver with radiumed radial Arabic numerals. "Baton" radiumed hands. M. 9"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement "A moustache " , cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 35 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 437

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 142392, case No. 247155, for Spaulding & Co., circa 1907. Very fine and early, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, 18K yellow gold cuvette, wire lugs. D. "guilloche" silver with painted Breguet numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10'" rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 438

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 813311, case No. 286842, circa 1922. Very fine and rare, curved, lozenge "galbe" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, monogrammed hinged back, screwed bars. D. "guilloche" gold with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 10'" rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement "A moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 41 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 439

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 171203, case No. 283970, circa 1914. Very fine and rare, curved, octogonal "galbe" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, screwed bars. D. "guilloche" gold with painted radial Roman numerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 10"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 45 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 440

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

Unsigned, Swiss, Repassee par Andre Champion, rue de la Feuillande, No. 4, Paris, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold quarter repeating watch.

C. Three body, Empire with reeded band and bezels, the back engine-turned in a sunburst pattern. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman nmerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 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 gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the cuvette by the restorer. hl very good condition. Dian. 56 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 441

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine and unusual quarter repeating automaton watch with auxiliary automaton scene.

C. Three body, Empire with reeded band and engine-turned back. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals (slightly restored), The centre with a fine varicoloured automaton scene applied over a blued steel ground: an urn of flower on a bridge is flanked by two cherubs jacks striking hours and quarters on two bells; also driven by the repeating train, a subsidiary automaton scene below the arch of the bridge features a knife grinder whose grindstone is driven by a large wheel turned by a boy. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English style cock, the foot sunk within the decorative plaque applied on the back plate and engraved with flowers and foliage. Repeating on gong by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Dram. 59 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 442

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine and unusual 18K gold quarter repeating automaton watch.

C. Four body, Empire with engine-turned back, reeded band and bezels. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals Blued steel Breguet hands. Glazed three-colour gold chased automaton scene applied on a blued steel ground and driven by the repeating train, depicting a balcony supported by two columns. A Punchinello suddenly appears on the balcony to strike the hours on a bell whilst two Cherub Jacks, strike the quarters at the lower stage. Blued steel "scotties" hands. M. 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 gongs by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 443

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1815. Fine 18K gold, half skeletonised, quarter repeating watch with automaton Jacks and a small concealed erotic automaton scene.

C. Three body, Empire, the back engine-turned. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Small white enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals. Gold " scotties" hands. Flanked on each sides of the dial by varicoloured chased gold Jacks applied over the polished steel repeating work set on the engineturned gilt brass front plate. The Jacks, strike the hours and quarters on two bells. A small blued steel panel below the dial with an applied small automaton goat, grazing vine branches, disclose the small automaton erotic scene driven by the repeating train. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, fiat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on two gongs by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 444

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

Breguet & Fils, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold, half skeletonised, quarter repeating watch with automaton Jacks.

C. Three body, Empire, with reeded band and engineturned back. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Small white enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals. Gilt brass hands. Driven by the repeating work, two coloured gold automaton Jacks on each side of the dial, strike hours and quarter on two bell above. Gilt brass dial plate fully engraved with scrolls and applied with a visible polished steel repeating work. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance and flat balance spring. Gilt brass continentall cock with garnet end-stone. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Apocryphal signature on the gilt cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 445

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 168050, case No. 602680, circa 1913. Very fine and early, tortue, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. matt silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Spade " blued steel hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 36 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 446

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 804941, case No. 603504, circa 1925. Very fine, tortue, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lunged back. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 10"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 447

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 809062, case No. 602503, circa 1927. Very fine, rectangular, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. matt silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 9"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 35 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 448

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 814602, case No. 291378, circa 1927. Very fine, cushion shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with painted radial Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 12"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 30 x 30 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 449

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 814661, case No. 606210, circa 1927. Very fine, cushion shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 814661, case No. 606210, circa 1927. Very fine, cushion shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 450

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

Clarke, Cheapside (London), No. 2677, circa 1790. Very fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set watch with matching chatelaine, seal and key.

C. Double body Consular, the split-pearl set bezels, the pendant and bow with white and azure champleve enamelled decoration, the back panel of green translucent enamel over engine-turning. Matching chatelaine with matching charms, seal and key. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold spade hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 451

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

Meyer a Paris, No. 1012, circa 1780. Fine small 18K gold and enamel, dumb quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body Louis XVI, the bezels chased with a floral decoration, the back panel on blue enamel with star and floral paillonne decoration (slightly restored), centred with a branch of roses. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals. Gold pierced fleurs-de-lys hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance with flat spring and regulator. Gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on the case by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 33 mm.

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

LOT 452

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

Lepine Hger. du Roy a Paris, "Invenit et Fecit", No. 5679, circa 1789. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, diamond and pearlset watch with wolf toothed train.

C. Double body with fixed bezel and concealed hinge split-pearl set bezels pendant and bow, the back panel of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, the centre applied with a rose-cut diamond set rosette. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with mixed Roman and Arabic numerals (slightly damaged). Later blued steel "flour de lys" hands. M. Gilt brass 17"', Lepine calibre with free standing barrel and wolf toothed train of wheels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 453

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

Lepine Hger. du Roy A. Paris, "Invenit et Fecit, No. 5659, with Paris hallmarks for 1789. Very fine 18k gold and enamel, pearl-set watch with wolf toothed train.

C. Double body with fixed bezel and concealed hinge by Guillaume Mermillod (Master Mark), split-pearl set bezels pendant and bow, the back panel of green translucent enamel over engine-turning, centred with a miniature painted en grisaille depicting Venus and Cupid by the altar of Love. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with mixed Roman and Arabic numerals. Gold pierced "fleur-de-lys and arrow" hands. M. Gilt brass 17"', Lepine calibre with free standing barrel and wolf toothed train of wheels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 454

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 911283, case No. 630384, circa 1943. Fine and rare, mid-size, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, dust protecting tap. D. matt silver with applied steel Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" radiumed hands. M. 10''' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, "fausses cotes" decoration, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 455

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 168104, case No. 612920, made in 1936, sold on 7 September 1936. Very fine and rare square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. champagne with painted Roman numerals and indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition, with Extract of the Archives. Dim. 25 x 33 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 456

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 813477, case No. 605185, circa 1928. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18K white gold, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, dedicated hinged back. D. matt silver with applied gold Breguet numerals. "Spade" gold hands. M. 10"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 35 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 457

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 828566, case No. 295575, circa 1938. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. champagne with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 12"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 458

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1770. Fine and extremely rare 20K gold quarter repeating watch with carillon on six bells.

C. Double body Louis XV, the bezel engraved with scrolling foliage, the back pierced and engraved with foliage and musical trophies. D. Later white enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate double cage with conical pillars, going barrel, early cylinder escapement with brass escape wheel, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating train with carillon on six bells with six hammers inset within the movement, musical pindrum with fly regulator. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm. Movement diam. 38 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 459

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

Unsigned (Geneva), circa 1800. Extremely fine 18K gold and enamel pearl and diamond set watch, quarter repeating on built-in bells.

C. Double body Directoire with pearl set bezels, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning with inlaid bunch of split-pearl flowers in a rosediamond inlaid basket. Matching gold and enamel pearl set and rose-diamond inlaid chatelaine. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass, special calibre with builtin bells, the train of wheel with going barrel set on their border, cylinder escapement, flat balance spring with regulator. Repeating on two bells. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 460

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

Jaquet Droz & Leschot a Paris, No. 26, circa 1785. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, pair cased pearl set watch.

C. Double body Directoire, the enamelled split pearl inlaid bezel, the pendant and bow with paillonne decoration over a blue ground, the enamel back panel with a very fine concentric paillonne decoration in a peacock feather pattern. Two body gold glazed outer protecting case. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold hands. Hinged spring loaded gilt brass dust cap. 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. Signed on the dust cap. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 461

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

Richard Gregg, London No. 591, attributable to Thomas Mudge, with London hallmarks for 1758. Very fine and important 22K gold pair cased double face watch with equation of time and annual calendar.

C. Double body outer and inner, both polished and marked "ELT.", the inner case with eccentric glazed calendar aperture. D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Small subsidiary revolving silver dial for the months partly covered by the gold small chapter ring of the dates which are pointed from the small revolving enamel centre. Gilt brass dust cap with calendar apertures. Blued steel "poker and beetle " hands, gold equation "poker" hand. M. Gilt brass full plate with turned pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, cylinder escapement with brass escape wheel, polished steel plain three-arm balance with flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with foliage and with diamond end-stone. Equation of time with differential and cam. Signed on the dust cap and back plate. In very good condition. Dian. 52 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 462

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 823889, case No. 503848, made circa 1936. Fine "Staybrite" stainless steel and pink gold, Art-Deco keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee", polished, the bezel with gold rims. D. Silvered two tone with applied Arabic numerals and indexes, pink quarter of hour divisions, sunk subsidiary seconds with pink chapter ring. Polished steel "feuilles" hands. M. 16"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration with Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches " , cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

LOT 463

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 826453, case No. 503862, circa 1935. Fine "Staybrite", stainless steel and pink gold, Art-Deco, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee", polished with gold rims. D. Two tone, silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, indexes and subsidiary seconds. Gold "feuilles" hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, bearing the Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches " , cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

LOT 464

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 862209, case No. 619329, circa 1940. Very fine 18K pink gold keyless dress-watch with chronograph, pulsometer and 30-minute instantaneous recorder.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee", polished and saline, the back engraved with initials "A. B." D. Matt pink gold with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes, outer minute and chronograph ring, tachometer scale calibrated for 30 pulsations, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "batons" hands. M. 13"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, bearing the Geneva quality marks, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with screws, Breguet self- compensating balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work, push pieces on the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 465

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 804822, case No. 611759, circa 1925. Extremely fine and rare, mid-size, 18K white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, massive, polished, satined, pink gold band and extended hooded lugs, top winder, white gold back and bezel. D. black with radiumed indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache " , cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 27 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 466

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 819399, case No. 615807, Ref. 21, made in 1929, sold on 12 October 1937. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold and stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, polished, satinecl. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 12"' gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition with Extract of the Archives. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 467

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1790. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl and diamond-set watch

C. Double body, Directoire with split-pearl set bezels, the back with a charming enamelled scene, painted in a roe-cut diamond-set framed medallion, of a loving couple reading a letter in a garden, outer white champleve enamelled floral decoration. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

LOT 468

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

Ls. Van Calker, Niedietendorf, circa 1780. Fine 18K varicoloured gold watch with matching chatelaine.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, the bezels chased with interlaced decoration, the back with a fine three coloured gold vase of flowers over a matted ground and framed by a garland of roses on a hatched ground. Five element gold matching chatelaine. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (slightly restored). Gold chased "poker and beetle " 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 garnet end-stone. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 469

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

Patry & Chaudoir a Geneve, No. 6223, circa 1780. Fine pair cased 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set, quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body, Louis XVI with split-pearl set bezels, the blue enamel back painted with a loving couple within a medallion framed with split-pearls. Gilt brass protecting case with glazed back. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Later gold 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. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,670

LOT 470

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1780. Fine 18K gold and enamel diamond-set watch with double calendar and subsidiary seconds, accompanied by a gold and enamel diamond-set chatelaine.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, two coloured gold bezels with engraved decoration, the back centred with a fine rose-cut diamond set monogram against a blue enamel ground, outer two coloured gold floral and ribbon chased decoration. Gold and enamel diamond-set chatelaine, the top part chased in a medallion with a two coloured gold composition of symbols of love and fidelity. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds, dates and clays of the week. Gold "poker and beetle. " 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. In good condition, accompanied by two gold keys. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 471

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 851934, case No. 625821, circa 1942. Fine and rare rectangular curved, 18K pink and white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, massive, polished, satined, pink gold hooded lugs, white gold sides, dedicated back. D. pink with applied gold Roman numerals and painted indexes. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 8"' 85 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 21 x 34 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 472

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 911305, case No. 631466, circa 1943. Fine square, pink gold and stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, massive, polished, satined, pink gold hooded lugs. D. pink with applied steel indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" steel hands. M. 10"' 110 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 33 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 473

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 951041, case No. 646066, Ref. 1431, circa 1947. Fine square, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, teardrop lugs. D. pink with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 10"' 200 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 37 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,670

LOT 474

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 952214, case No. 651158, Ref. 1575, circa 1948. Fine square, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped hooded lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 10"' 200, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 35 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 475

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 911506, case No. 632691, circa 1943. Fine square, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave hooded lugs. D. matt silver with painted radial Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 10"' 110 Geneva Quality I-Iall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 33 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 476

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

Daniel de St. Leu, Watchmaker to Her Majesty, London, No. 1357, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1815. Fine 18K gold pair-cased, quarter striking clock- Watch.

C. Outer double body, the bezel pierced and engraved with floral decoration, marked "J.P." (John Penny), the back engraved with a coat-of-arms, three crescents in pale on a military trophy and chased with a garland of leaves, the edge pierced and engraved with floral decoration matching that of the bezel. Inner double body, bassine, the back pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage and flowers. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, gilt brass English cock. Striking on a bell with Strike/Silent lever on the bezel. Signed on the dial and the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 62 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 477

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

Markwick Markham, London No. 7705, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1780. Fine 20K gold pair cased gem-set watch.

C. Double body outer, Louis XV, the bezels engraved with formal decoration, the back applied with a gemset temple over a floral decorated ground. Double body bassine, polished. D. Gold champleve with Turkish numerals. Blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with garnet end-stone. In good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 478

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

Markwick Markham, Recordon, London, No. 7062, made for the Islamic Market, with the London hallmarks for 1801. Fine 18K gold and enamel triple cased watch.

C. Outer double body, glazed, with scallop edge, the bezels with champleve enamel decoration. Double body second with scallop-edge, bezels with champleve floral decoration, the back with a finely painted bouquet of flowers against a scarlet translucent enamel over engine-turning. Inner double body, bassine, polished, marked "I.M." (Jonah Mince), a large rose-cut diamond set on the pendant. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "heart" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with a mask and scrolled foliage, diamond end-stone. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 479

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 703011, case No. 676973, Ref. 2466, circa 1953. Fine centre second, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 27 SC , rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,095

LOT 480

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 721132, case No. 305421, Ref. 570, circa 1951. Fine and large, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"' 400 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 481

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 700932, case No. 666900, Ref. 2466, circa 1950. Very fine centre second, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. Matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 27 SC Geneva Quality Flall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 482

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 862640, case No. 623730, circa 1943. Fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, oval lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Fenille" pink gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 25,875

LOT 483

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

J. Snelling, London, circa 1750. Very fine 22K gold and enamel pair-cased quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body outer, pierced and engraved with foliage, vignettes on the bezel and back embossed in high relief and enamelled with flowers and four vignettes representing the four elements depicted by animals, the inset centre panel with birds and flowers on matted ground. Inner, double body bassine, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage and grotesque mask (Master Mark "I. W." ). D. Gold champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, centre cartouche in reserve. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and regulator, English gilt brass cock. Quarter repeating on a bell and "a toe" by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial, back plate and dust cap. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 484

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

Higgs & Evans, London, No. 6500, circa 1790. Fine 22K gold and enamel pair cased, gem-set quarter repeating watch.

C. Outer double body, the bezel set with rubies and rose-cut diamonds, bezels with red and green translucent champleve enamel clots over a white ground, the back with a fine enamel profile portrait of a lady, painted in a medallion (slightly restored) within a white clotted frame on a red translucent enamel ground over engine-turning, green translucent and white champleve enamelled border. Inner bassine, the back engraved with a bird and the band pierced and engraved with a mask and scrolled foliage. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (slightly restored). Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and English gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with foliage, ruby end-stone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Gilt brass dust cap. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 485

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

James Tregent, Leicester Square, London, 1215, English, circa 1780. Very fine 22K gold and enamel pair-cased quarterrepeating watch with matching chatelaine.

C. Outer, double body, entirely engraved with brightcut pattern line work decorated with pallets, roundels and wavy lines in white and royal blue translucent enamel, the back centred with a classical urn, the chatelaine decorated en suite, with gilt clip, suspending three panels and four chains, with original key and complementary eye-glass, vinaigrette urn and hair locket. hnner, double body pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage and grotesque mask. Gilt-metal dust cap. D. White enamel, Roman and Arabic numerals. Blued-steel beetle-and-poker-hands. M. Gilt brass fullplate, turned pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement with steel escape wheel, plain three-am steel balance and flat spring. English pattern balance cock with diamond end-stone. Quarter-repeating on a bell and a-toe by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate, dial and dust cap. In very good condition. Diam: 46mm. Overall: 173mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 486

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

John Ellicott, London, No. 1610, with London hallmarks for 1734. Fine 22K gold pair cased watch.

C. Double body outer, the bezel repousse with flowers and pierced with foliage, the back repousse with a mythological scene depicting Jupiter and Ebee, the border pierced and engraved with foliage and repousse with four putti in cartouches. Inner double body bassine, polished, by John Beesley (Master Mark). D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with elaborate pillars pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with a mask and scrolling foliage, diamond end-stone. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 487

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

Josiah Emery, Charing Cross, London, No. 1228, with London hallmarks for 1791. Fine and rare 22K gold, pair cased, quarter repeating watch with ruby cylinder escapement.

C. Outer double body, polished, by Valentine Walker (Master Mark). Inner bassine with same master marks, the back engraved with scrolled decoration and a bird, the band pierced and engraved with foliage. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold arrow hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with scrolled foliage, diamond end-stone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Gilt brass dust-cap. Signed on the back plate and dust-cap. In very good condition. Diann. 51 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 488

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 970901, case No. 630812, circa 1948. Very fine and rare rectangular, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, hooded lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9"' 90 rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 36 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 489

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 839612, case No. 648161, Ref. 1450, circa 1950. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, hooded lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " gold hands. M. 9"' 90 tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 37 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 490

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 973186, case No. 662805, Ref. 1438, circa 1951. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hooded lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold Roman numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9"' 90 tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 34 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 491

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 912307, case No. 507958, circa 1950. Fine rectangular, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, hooded lugs, "bombe" crystal. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 10"' 110 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 36 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 492

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 863538, case No. 640750, circa 1945. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13" ' rhodium plated, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monomemetallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 493

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

Etienne Lenoir a Paris, No. 2361, with Paris hallmarks for 1750. Fine 20K gold and enamel dumb quarter-repeating watch, with matching chatelaine.

C. Double body, Louis XV, decorated on the bezel and back with raised Summer flowers and green foliage enamelled "en pate " in the manner of Louis- Francois Aubert, over engine-turning in a basket work pattern. Large rose diamond thumb pieces. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, winding aperture at two o ' clock. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with turned pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, silver regulator scale. Pierced gilt brass Continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Dumb quarter repeating with two hammers on blocks, the "a Inc" piece in the edge of the engraved dial plate activated by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 494

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

L'Epine a Paris, circa 1757. Fine and spectacular 20K varicoloured gold watch with matching chatelaine.

C. Double body Louis XV, the bezel with a floral decoration over a hatched pattern, the back chased with Summer flowers and outer rocaille decoration. Fine gold chatelaine of four main elements, hallmarked Paris 1757, pierced and chased with a floral decoration en suite, matching key, seal and two acorn shaped containers. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass 11111 plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, continental gilt brass cock with polished steel endpiece. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 495

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

Jul. Le Roy a Paris, Swiss, circa 1760. Fine 18K gold quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body, Louis XV, engine-turned in a basket work pattern. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (slightly restored on the winding hole border). Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel threearm 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 very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 496

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

J. Pre. Musset a Geneve, No. 606, circa 1770. Fine 20K gold quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body, Louis XV, the back pierced on the border with a scroll work decoration and centred with an engrave rosette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (slightly restored on the edge). Gold Louis XV 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. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Gilt brass dust cap. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 497

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 842234, case No. 509067, circa 1945. Fine and rare rectangular, 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, "bombe " crystal, overhanging cylindrical lugs. D. pink with applied gold indexes. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 8"' 80 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 13 x 30 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 498

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 940008, case No. 102058 made for a Foreign Market, circa 1942. Fine square, 14K pink gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, "bombe " crystal, triangular fluted central lugs, hinged back, stamped inside the case L.F. and two S inside a circle. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 7"' 70 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 15 x 35 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 499

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 188943, case No. 188943, sold in 1918. Very fine, early, Art Deco, rectangular, platinum and diamonds lady' s wristwatch with a black silk ribbon band and a pierced buckle set with diamonds.

C. massive, polished, dedicated hinged back, engraved band, bezel and mobile lugs set with several round diamonds, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white enamel painted with white roses and foliage on the edges, at the centre, radial painted Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 13 x 31 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 500

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 857831, case No. 613952, circa 1962. Fine 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold bracelet "a marines"

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 8"' 85 rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 21 mm. Bracelet measuring approx. 195 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,600