607 lots

LOT 1

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

LeCoultre, made for the American Market, 1940's. Fine rectangular, astronomic, 10K yellow gold filled gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, satined, graduated bezel. D. two-tone silver with indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the clays of the week, the months and the phase of the moon. "Baton " blued steel hands. M. 9"' tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 39 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 3,565

LOT 2

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

LeCoultre,1930's. Fine and rare rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman 's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, extended lugs. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 8"' tonneau, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hi very good condition. Dim. 23 x 35 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 3

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

LeCoultre Co., Swiss, No. 20738, circa 1930. Fine and unusual stainless steel "Staybrite", keyless patented eight day going dress watch with power reserve indication.

C. Two piece, "variee carrure plate", polished. D. Matted silvered with Breguet numerals, offset subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down aperture. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19"', three-quarter plate, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration in a concentric pattern, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,415

LOT 4

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1930's. Fine and unusual rectangular, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch with unusual water resistant back with clip on device.

C. three body, polished, satined, stepped sides. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 8" ' tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 39 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,185

LOT 5

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Reverso", 1930's. Very fine rectangular, centre second, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, reeded bezel. D. matt silver with racliumed indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 8"' tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self= compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed, numered on the case. In very good condition. Dim.23 x 38 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 6

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Automatic", 1940's. Unusual centre second, self-winding, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch and power reserve indicator.

C. polished, satined, screwed back. D. matt silver with radiumed Arabic numerals, aperture for the up-andclown indication. "Baton " blued steel hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 500 - 600

Sold: CHF 1,380

LOT 7

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1950's. Fine astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, teardrop lugs D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the phase of the moon. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13"' gilt brass, " fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,795

LOT 8

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1930's. Very fine and rare small, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with double date.

C. massive, polished, central extended lugs. D. two tone gold with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the clays of the month, aperture for the days of the week. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 8 "' tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,645

LOT 9

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Memovox", 1950's. Fine centre second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with alarm and two crowns.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes, at the centre revolving alarm dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 10

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Automatic", made for the French market, 1950's. Unusual centre second, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with power reserve indicator.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes, aperture for the up-and-down indication. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, rotor a "butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 11

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Mysterieuse", made for Tuner, 1960's. Fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, graduated bezel for the hours, "Vendome " type central lugs, back winder. D. transparent. "Baton " gold hands. M. 6 3/4 " ' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 12

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Mysterieuse", 1960's. Fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, graduated bezel for the hours, "Vendome" type central lugs, back winder. D. transparent. "Baton " gold hands. M. 6 3/4"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 13

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Mysterieuse", 1960's. Fine, oval horizontal, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, extended lugs, hack winder. D. transparent with painted Roman numerals. "Baton" black hands. M. 6 3/4 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 36 x 41 mm.

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

LOT 14

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Mysterieuse", 1970's. Fine, oval, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. "guilloche", massive, polished, hooded lugs, back winder. D. transparent. "Baton" gold hands. M. 6 3/4"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 33 x 39 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 15

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Mysterieuse", 1970's. Fine, oval, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. satined, massive, polished, hooded lugs, back winder. D. transparent. `Baton"white gold hands. M. 6 3/4"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 33 x 39 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 16

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

Atwood, Lewes, No. 1157, with London halhnarks for 1828. Fine 18K gold quarter repeating watch.

C. Four body, Empire, engine-turned, the back centred with a small monogram, hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with applied Roman numerals. Gold "fleurs-de-lys" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, polished steel three arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 52 min.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 17

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

C. Smith, Bunhill Road, London, No. 96980, with London hallmarks for 1829. Fine 18K gold quarter repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, Empire, polished, by Thomas Hardy II (Master Mark), the back engraved with a small crest. I-Zinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "pear" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, Fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, gilt brass cock engraved with foliage, diamond end-stone. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate. In very ghood condition. Diam. 51 min.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 18

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

Vulliamy, London, No. ASOA, with London hallmarks for 1819. Fine 18K gold, half-quarter repeating watch with the coat-of-arms of Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges- Chandos-Grenville, Marquess of Buckingham.

C. Four body, Empire with reeded band, the back engraved with the coat-of-arms. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, duplex escapement, plain flat three-arm polished steel balance, balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulation slide, gilt brasscock engraved with a mask and foliage sunk in the back plate overlay pierced engraved with scrolling Foliage. Half-quarter repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Dian). 52 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 19

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

C. Harris, Cornhill, London, No. 2969, with London hallmarks for 1820. Fine 18K gold, quarter repeating watch with special escapement.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets ", engineturned, by Thomas Hubbard (Master Mark), with reeded band and bezels. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold with engine-turned centre, blue champleve enamelled Roman numerals against an matted ground and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, single wheel duplex escapement, plain steel three arm balance with diamond end-stone, flat balance spring with regulator. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Dian. 55 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 20

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

Dent, Watchmaker to the Queen, 33, Cockspur Street, London, Swiss, No. 22747, made for the English Market, circa 1890. Fine and unusual 18K gold hunting cased, keyless watch with split second's chronograph and 30-minute instantaneous recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine " , polished. 1-tinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with eccentric small Roman hour and minute chapter ring, symmetrical minute register, split second's chronograph ring on border of the bezel (slightly restored). M. 18"', hosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, 23 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Split second chronograph with push-pieces in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,875

LOT 21

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

Barraud & Lunds, 41 Cornhill, London, No. 2/9743, with London hallmarks for 1870. Fine 18K gold hunting cased watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned (rubbed), by Alfred Strain (Master Mark). Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel by Willis with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "fleurs-de-lys " hands. M. frosted and gilt, threequarter plate, 15 jewels in screwed settings, fusee with chain and maintaining power, the barrel passing through the back plate with foliate engraved cover, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws, free sprung balance spring with terminal curve, diamond end-stone. Detachable winding crown with integrated male key. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 22

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

J.R. Losada, 105 Regent Street, London, No. 4923, made for the Spanish Market, with London hallmarks for 1861. Fine 18K gold hunting cased watch.

C. Five body, massive, "bassine", by Alfred Strain (Master Mark), cover and back engraved with foliage and floral decoration. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with foliage decoration. D. 41l1ine enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "fleurs-de-lys " hands. M. 16 '" , frosted and gilt, threequarter plate, 15 jewels in screwed settings, English pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with diamond end-stone, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 23

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

J.R. Losada, 105 Regent Street, London, No. 5649, made for the Spanish Market in 1865. Fine 18K gold hunting cased watch.

C. Five body, massive, "bassine, by Alfred Stram (Master Mark), fully engraved with foliage and floral decoration. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the name of the owner and foliage decoration. D. Silver with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds, fully engraved in a feather pattern with gold cast decoration on the border. Blued steel "fleurs-de-lys " hands. M. 14" ' , frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, 15 jewels in screwed settings, English pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with diamond end-stone, blued steel balance spring with terminal cur ve. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 41 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 24

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

James Mc. Cabe, Royal Exchange, London, No. 03999, with Chester hallmarks for 1915. Fine 18K gold watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , engineturned, by Charles J. I-Iill (Master Mark), with reeled band and integral dome. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "fleurs-de-lys" hands. M. Hinged frosted and gilt with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, English pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 920

LOT 25

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

Arnold & Dent, 82 Strand, London, No . 2/4382 , with London hallmarks for 1833 . Fine silver pocket chronometer in original mahogany box.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, by Joseph Dewin (Master Mark), with integral doute . Three body rectangular mahogany deck box . D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds . Golcl "spacle" hands . M. Hinge d frosted and gilt full plate with turned pillars, fuse e with chain and maintaining power, Earnshaw typ e spring detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance , free sprung blued steel helical spring with termina l curved, diamond end-stone . Signed on the chai, back plate and deck box . In excellent condition . Diam . 54 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 26

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

John Roger Arnold, London, No . 108 , with London hallmarks for 1824 . Rare and fine 18K gold, early keyless ruby cylinde r watch with unusual temperature compensation .

C. Double body, massive, Empire with engine-turne d band and polished back, by Thomas Hardy II (Maste r Mark) . D. Matt gold with bitte translucent ename l Roman numerals . Gold "pear" hands . M . Hinged gil t brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, free standin g barrel passing through the back plate, ruby cylinde r escapement, plain polished steel three-arm balance , flat balance spring with unusual bimetallic compensation curb on the index . Early Prest keyless wincling system, patentecl in 1820 . Signed on the clial and back plate . [n very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 27

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

Jump, 93 Mount Street, London, No . m.x .g .v. , with London hallmarks for 1889 . Very elegant 18K gold, keyless half hunting case d watch.

C. Double body, massive, serai-dress, engine-turned , by James Ayres (Master Mark), the spring loade d cover with Roman numerals on a white ename l chapter around the dial aperture . D . Silver engineturned with Roman numerals on a polished chapte r and sunk subsicliary seconds . Golcl Breguet bands . M. 17''', frosted and gilt, half plate with going barrel , 17 jewels, pointed tooth huerai lever escapement th e gold escape wheel with divided lift on the teeth, eu t bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve . Signecl on the dial and back plate . In very good condition . Diam.45 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 28

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1960's. Very fine tonneau shaped, asymmetric, 18K white gold, diamonds, sapphires and rubies lady's braceletwatch with concealed dial.

C. massive, polished, asymmetic lugs set with rubies, pave set cover and bezel with round diamonds, decorated with 5 baguette saphires, bracelet entirely set with baguette and round diamonds, back winder. D. matt silver with applied white gold indexes."Baton" white gold hands. M. 6 3/4 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 18 x 37 mm. Measuring approx. 170 mm.

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 29

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1960's. Extremely fine and rare horizontal rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch, with a rigid bracelet made of box-wood and gold.

C. massive, polished, extended lugs retaining at each end, the wooden bracelet, winding-crown at 6 o'clock. D. satined gold with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 5"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 34 mm. Measuring approx. 170 mm.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 30

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

Jaeger LeCoultre,1950' s. Fine and unusual, lozenge shaped, 18K yellow gold lady's bracelet-watch with concealed dial.

C. massive, polished, pyramidal cover, back winder, the wide pink and yellow gold bracelet represents an "entrelacs " design. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 6 3/4 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 14 x 14 mm. Width of the bracelet approx. 30 mm. Measuring approx. 195 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 31

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Duo-Plan", 1940's. Fine rectangular, stainless steel "Staybrite" lady's wristwatch with cord bracelet.

C. polished, fancy lugs, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 4"' baguette, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating fiat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 11 x 38 mm.

CHF 600 - 700

Sold: CHF 1,265

LOT 32

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

Jaeger, "Duo-Plan", made for the French market, 1940's. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and with 18K yellow gold linked bracelet.

C. massive, polished, extended mobile central lugs, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Baton " blued steel hands. M. 5"' baguette, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 14 x 31 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,645

LOT 33

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Duo-Plan", 1940's. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with gold snake bracelet.

C. polished, fancy lugs, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Baton " blued steel hands. M. 4"' baguette, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 11 x 37 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 34

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

Jewelwatch, Geneva, No . 902, circa 1940 . Fine and rare 18K white gold diamond-set pencil with built-in keyless watch .

C. White gold pencil with two baguette cut diamond set rings, the watch set within the knob . D . Silver wi t radial Arabic numerals . Blued steel hands . M . 2 1/2"' , baguette, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration , 18 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cu t bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring . Signed on the movement. In vert' good condition . Dim. 12 x 9 mm .

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 35

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1950's . Very fine platinum and diamonds lady's braceletwatch with fitted box .

C. massive, polished, bezel lugs and bracelet set wit h baguette and round diamonds, back winder. D . matt silver with applied platinum indexes ."Bâton " platinum hands . M. 6 3/4" ' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring . Dial, case and movement signed . In very good condition . Diam. 13 mm. Measuring approx . 170 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 36

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, made for the French Market , 1950's . Very fine and rare square, platinum and diamond s gentleman's wristwatch .

C. massive, polished, horizontally pyramidal reede d bezel and lugs, table crystal . D . grey with engrave d and diamonds set applied indexes. "Bâton" platinum hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fausses côtes " decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the movement, Master Mark on the case . In vert' good condition . Dim. 28 x 28 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

LOT 37

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1930's . Fine and unusual rectangular, platinum and diamonds lady's bracelet-watch with concealed dial .

C. massive, polished, cover in chape of a leaf set wit h baguette and round diamonds, bracelet set with round diamonds, back winder. D. matt silve r with painted indexes. "Spade" blued steel hands . M. 2"' rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration , 15 jewels, raterai lever escapement, monometalli c balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions , self-compensating flat balance-spring . Signed on the movement, Master Mark on the case . In very good condition . Dim. 9 x 35 mm. Measuring approx . 165 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 38

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

Hamilton & Co., Calcutta, No. 29454, Swiss movement, with London hallmarks for 1910. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold, enamel and diamonds, lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and 15K gold extensible bracelet.

C. four body, massive, polished, the front cover with foliage and decorated at the centre with a rosace in translucent blue enamel on guilloche, set with round diamonds, the back cover is engraved, gold cuvette. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 11 "' gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 39

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

Hamilton & Co. Ltd, Calcutta, No. 127704, Swiss movement, with London hallmarks for 1925. Very fine 18K gold and enamel Art-Deco, keyless dress watch, in original fitted box.

C. Three body, massive, "Empire", bezels and band with champleve enamelled decoration, the back enamelled with two parrots and lotus flowers, the reverse engraved with a dedication dated 1927. D. White enamel with Empire numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16"' by Syren, rhodium plated spotted decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 40

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

Verger France, No. 10172, Swiss movement No. 13356, made for Charlton & Co., circa 1930. Very elegant and unusual, 18K two-tone gold keyless dress watch with power reserve indication.

C. Three piece, massive, "Empire " satine with polished white gold bezels and bow. D. Gold eccentric satine and engine-turned with Roman numerals and 30 hour Up-and-Down sector. M. 16 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed Verger France on the case and Charlton & Co. on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 41

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

Leon Hatot, Paris, No. 58835, Brevete S.G.D.G., Swiss movement No. 85840, made in 1929. Very fine and rare, square, "ouvrante", 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with concealed dial.

C. massive, polished with hinged and spring loaded cover. D. two-tone silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals. "Moderne " white gold hands. M. 9"' by Rannaz, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Leon Hatot Master Mark on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 42

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

Longines Watch Co., Swiss, No. 4668799, circa 1930. Very fine platinum, diamond set, keyless Art-Deco dress watch.

C. Three body, massive, hexagonal "variee", with satine back bezels pendant and bow heavily decorated with diamond set Art-Deco ornaments. D. Silver engine-turned in a stripped pattern with applied diamond-set Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. White gold engraved fancy hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, Extra Quality, 17.89 calibre, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with unusual micrometric index. Signed on the case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 43

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

Longines, Swiss, No. 1441922, circa 1920. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, keyless dress watch.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine pincee", entirely decorated with champleve enamel painted Summer flower over a black ground. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in various exhibitions. D. Gold with gold Arabic numerals over black champleve enamelled cartouches, on a polished chapter ring, the central decoration matching that of the case. Gold Breguet hands. Gold Breguet hands. M. 16"', frosted and gilt, bar calibre, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 44

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

Longines Watch Co., Swiss, No. 4940745, circa 1930. Fine iridium platinum, diamond set, keyless dress watch.

C. Three body, massive, "variee", polished and satine with diamond set bezel and pendant. D. Silver engineturned in a stripped pattern with applied polished Breguet numerals on a frosted chapter ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 16''', rhodium plated, Extra Quality, 17.89 calibre, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and two positions, Breguet balance spring with unusual micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 45

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

Longines, "Weems second setting watch", made for Wittnauer, 1930's. Fine and rare hour angle, centre second, silver aviator's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, silver cuvette, ballshaped winding-crown, additional stem on the band to set the time. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals, at the centre, revolving matt silverand black dial to adjust the time in seconds. "Breguet " blued steel hands. M. 17 1/2"' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 46

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

Longines, "Weems second setting watch " , 1930 ' s. Unique hour angle, centre second, aviator's wristwatch in 14K yellow gold case, specially made at the request of Mr Van S. Merle-Smith in 1933.

C. massive, polished, hinged dedicated back, ballshaped winding-crown, additional stem on the band to set the revolving seconds dial. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals, at the centre, revolving matt silver dial to adjust the time in seconds. "Breguet " blued steel hands. M. 17 1/2"' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to isochronism, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 47

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

Army & Navy, Cooperative Society Ltd. 105 Victoria Street, London, No. 7266, with London hallmarks for 1895. Fine 18K gold half hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, by Edgar Wilkins (Master Mark), the cover with black champleve enamelled Roman numerals on the border of the dial aperture. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 17"', frosted and gilt, threequarter plate with the going barrel passing through the back plate, English lateral lever escapement with pointed tooth escape wheel, cut bimetallic balance with diamond end-stone, free sprung blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 48

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

Dent, Watchmaker to the Queen, 61 Strand & 34 Royal Exchange, London, No. 33581, with London hallmarks for 1867. Fine 18K gold, hunting cased, minute repeating keyless watch.

C. Double body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned with reeded band, by Alexis Nicole (Master Mark), the cover engraved with the coat-of- arm of the Van Studiford family, with inside a dedication to Charles Von Stv.di/ord, Saint Louis, Missouri, dated 1668, the back applied with his monogram. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and offset sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands " . M. 19"' frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, 15 jewels for the going train, English pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with ruby endstone, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 49

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

Nicole Nielsen & Co., 14 Soho Square, London, No. 8528, with London hallmarks for 1876. Fine 18K gold, keyless minute repeating watch with Nicole Nielsen patented chronograph.

C. Three piece, massive, "bassine et filets " , polished, by Adolph Nicole (Master Mark), a monogram engraved on the back. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 18 " ', frosted and gilt three-quarter plate, 15 jewels partly in screwed settings for the going train, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with patented Nicole Nielsen work beneath the dial, operated from the winding crown. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 50

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

Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand, London, No. 04767, ADFmsz, with London hallmarks for 1873. Fine silver keyless pocket chronometer with 24 hour power reserve indication.

C. Three piece, massive, "bassine et filets" by Henry Pick (Master Mark), polished. Hingecl silver cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down scale. Blued steel " spade " hands. M. 20"', frosted and gilt, half plate, fusee with chain, 15 jewels in screwed settings, spring detest escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold poising and timing screws, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. h very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 51

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

Newsome & Co., London & Coventry, No. 131065, with London hallmarks for 1897. Very fine 18K gold, early, centre seconds, keyless lever pocket chronometer with 34 minute Karrusel regulator, awarded a Class A Kew Certificate with a total of 78.6 marks.

C. T1- nee body, massive, "bassine " , polished, by Isaac Jabez Theo Newsome (Master Mark), the back engraved with the monogram "S.L.S.". Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1901. D. White enamel with sunk centre, Roman numerals. Gold "pear" hands. M. 20"', frosted and gilt, threequarter plate, 17 jewels, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, balance spring with terminal curve. Bonniksen 34 minute Karl usel regulator. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition, accompanied by a copy of the Kew Certificate. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 52

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

John Sutherland, 38, Cranmer Road Forest Gate, London, No. 5162 with London hallmarks for 1904. Extremely fine 18K gold, keyless pocket chronometer with one minute tourbillon regulator, awarded a Class A Certificate by the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex, was credited as Especially Good in 1914, with a total of 86.9 marks, passing with superior merit, with original Certificate.

C. Double body, massive, "pomme et filets " , polished, by Frederick Thorns (Master Mark). D. White enamel by Willis, with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. Glazed 20"', frosted and gilt, two-third plate, 20 jewels, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement with gold wheel, brassinvar Guillaume balance, balance spring with terminal curve. One minute tourbillon regulator with polished steel three equidistant arm carriage drawn from that of Nicole Nielsen's second type. Signed on the back plate. In excellent condition. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 53

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

Audemars Piguet, Swiss, No. 14586, made in 1911, with London hallmarks for 1912. Very fine 18K gold, keyless minute repeating watch with split seconds chronograph and 60-minute progressive recorder.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished, by Charles William Guinard, case importer (Master Mark). Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, gold train of wheels, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring' with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Split-seconds chronograph with visible work, released by the winding crown and with push piece in the band. Audemars Piguet Master Mark on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 54

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 46539, made in 1942. Very fine and rare astronomic, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph, register and tachometer, with triple date, phases and age of the moon.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, pink gold bezel, buttons and crown, steel case and lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds and 30 minutes register dials, for the (lays of the month, of the week, the months and the lunar calendar, outer tachometer graduation, aperture for the moon phase. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13 1/2"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 59,800

LOT 55

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 65596, case No. 10437, made in 1957. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. Hiatt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated,"fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, sell= compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

LOT 56

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

Audemars Piquet, Geneve, "Automatic", No. 85822, case No. 26843, made in 1961. Fine centre second, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 11 3/4"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, 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

LOT 57

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

Audemars Piquet, Geneve, No. 58348, case No. 2574, made in 1953. Very fine and rare, flat, "carre galbe", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, stepped sides. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, "fausses cotes" decoration, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 30 x 34 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 58

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 63314, case No. 28840, made in 1953. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, monogrammed back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" golcl hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated,"fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, antishock system, sell= compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 59

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

I-Ierbert Blockley, successor to Lund & Blockley, 41 Duke Street, St. James ' s, S.W. London, No. 2/413, with London hallmarks for 1901. Fine and unusual keyless waterproof deck-watch with 30 hour power reserve indication.

C. Three piece, massive, "bassine et filets", polished with screwed bezel and back, the winding crown protected by a screwed cap. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and Upand- Down scale. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, fusee with chain and main taming power, 15 jewels in screwed settings, English pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with diamond end-stone, gold poising and, timing screws, free sprung balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 60

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

J. Arnold, Ch. Frodsham, 84 Strand, London, No. 1796, with London hallmarks for 1847. Fine and highly unusual 18K gold stop watch with an early form of split seconds.

C. Three body, "pomme et filets", by Frederick Samuel (Master Mark) with integral dome, polished. D. Egg-shell enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds and split seconds on chapter "XII" (hairline). Blued steel "spade hands". M. Hinged frosted and gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, English pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with diamond end-stone, blued steel flat balance spring with regulator. The two subsidiary seconds hands are mounted on the same arbor, one of them fitted with a wheel and a spiral spring in such a way it can be stopped at will and join the running one as soon the stop button is released. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition. Dram. 50 rum.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 61

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

Thomas Yates, Preston, No. 2311, with Chester hallmarks for 1855. Fine and unusual silver watch with Yates patent escapement.

C. Three body "forme quatre baguettes" by Edward Kirkman (Master Mark), engine-turned with fixed cuvette. D. Egg-shell enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "fleurs-de-lys" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, pointed tooth lateral single roller lever escapement with half-seconds beating two-arm compensation balance with gold timing screws and ruby end-stone, flat balance spring. Gilt brass dustcap. In good condition. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 920

LOT 62

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

Penlington John, Liverpool, No. 610, with Chester hallmarks for 1821. Fine 18K gold watch with an early single roller detached escapement.

C. Four body by Thomas & John Helby (Hilsby) (Master Mark) with fixed cuvette and reeded band, the back engine-turned (rubbed). D. Matt gold with raised Roman numerals and engine-turned centre, the border with multi-coloured cast gold floral decoration. Gold "spade" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, three wheel train, fusee with chain and maintaining power, single roller lever escapement with 36-tooth escape wheel, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, gilt brass balance cock engraved "Detach'd lever", diamond end-stone. Gilt brass dust-cap. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,150

LOT 63

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

W.G. Herlich, Bremerhaven, No. 536, circa 1870. Very fine 56-hour marine chronometer with power reserve indication and Hartnup auxiliary compensation balance.

C. Brass bound three body mahogany box with external brass handles, brass corners and mountings, glazed upper section with hinged lid. Brass bowl and gimballed suspension. D. Silvered with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down scale. Silver "pear" hands. M. Spotted brass full plate, relieved for the barrel, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, Hartnup auxiliary compensation balance, diamond end-stone, tree sprung polished steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dial diam. 100 mm. Dim. 19 x 17,5 x 17,5 cm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 64

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

Litherland Davies & Co., Liverpool, No. 1311/21616, Hartnup Balance No. 2, circa 1870. Fine 56-hour marine chronometer with power reserve indication and Hartnup auxiliary compensation balance.

C. Three body mahogany box with external brass handles, glazed upper section with hinged lid (heavily restored). Brass bowl and gimballed suspension. D. Silvered with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down scale. Blued steel "pear " hands. M. Spotted brass frill plate, relieved for the barrel, cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, Hartnup auxiliary compensation balance, diamond end-stone, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dial diam. 102 mm. Dim. 19,5 x 19,5 x 19,5 cm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 65

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 62715, retailed by Cartier New York, circa 1955. Fine centre second, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K gold bracelet "a petites mailles".

C. massive, polished, screwed monogrammed back "Robert Lee Ward". D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 11 3/4"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 66

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, "Automatic", No. 68682, retailed by Cartier New York, circa 1960. Fine centre second, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K gold bracelet "a petites mailles".

C. massive, polished, screwed monogrammed back: "Robert Lee Ward". D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 11 3/4"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, antishock system, self= compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 67

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 742298, case No. 685416, Ref. 2484, retailed by Cartier New York, circa 1955. Fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, fluted lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 10"'-200 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 68

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

Eterna Watch Co., retailed by Cartier New York, 1930's. Fine and unusual, centre second, self-winding, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satinet, screwed monogrammed back. D. two-tone silver with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 11"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring, rotor a " butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 600 - 700

Sold: CHF 1,495

LOT 69

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

Universal "Compax", retailed by Cartier New York, 1950's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel "Enversteel" gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph and registers.

C. polished, screwed back. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 70

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

Cartier Paris, "Santos-Dumont", 1980's. Fine, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 10 '" signed Cartier, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 36 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 71

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

Cartier Paris, "Square", 1970's. Fine "cart-6 galbe", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, sapphireset winding-crown, hooded lugs. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 8"' signed Cartier, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 33 x 29 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 72

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

Cartier Paris, "Tank Or jaune Automatique", 1980's. Fine and rare, self-winding, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 7"' signed Cartier, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial and the movement, numbered on the case. in very good condition. Dim. 23 x 30 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 73

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

Cartier Paris, "Vendome Automatique", 1970's. Fine, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides D. white with painted Roman numerals, sapphireset windingcrown. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 8 "' signed Cartier, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 32 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 74

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

Cartier Paris, "Square", 1970's. Fine "carre galbe", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, sapphireset winding-crown, hooded lugs. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 8"' signed Cartier, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 33 x 29 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 75

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

Cartier Paris, "Santos-Dumont", 1980's. Fine, square, 18K yellow and white gold gentleman ' s wristwatch.

C. bicolor, massive, polished, white gold bezel, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 10"' signed Cartier, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjustments, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 36 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 76

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

Cartier Paris, 1960's. Very fine and unusual 18K yellow gold lady's bangle bracelet-watch.

C. massive, polished, the hole bezel is in the shape of a gold ivy leaf, at the centre the dial, and a semiarticulated bangle for the bracelet, back winder. D. white with painted rabic numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 5"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, 16 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Measuring approx. 195 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 7,130

LOT 77

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

Cartier, 1970's. Very fine and rare, rectangular, asymmetric, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with 18K pink gold deployant clasp.

C. shaped, massive, polished, satined, one mobile extended lug on the 12. D. "guilloche" silver with painted Roman numerals and indexes. "Fetulle" blued steel hands. M. 6 "' signed Cartier, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 17 x 29 nun.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 78

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

Cartier France, made in the 1950's. Fine and unusual 18K gold keyless purse watch designed as a scallop shell.

C. Double body scallop shaped, polished, engineturned inside with polished hinged bezel. D. Matted silver with Arabic numerals and indexes. Blued steel hands. M. Hinged 6'", European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial and case. In very good condition. Dian. 35 x 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,555

LOT 79

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

Cartier Paris, circa 1921. Very fine "tortue", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K gold bracelet "a petites mailles" and with 18K pink gold deployant clasp.

C. shaped, massive, polished, sapphireset windingcrown. D. malt silver with painted Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, adjusted to temperatures and 6 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hl very good condition. Dim. 24 x 31 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 8,280

LOT 80

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

Cartier Paris, circa 1927. Very fine "tortue", 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with 18K gold bracelet "a petites mailles" and with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. shaped, massive, polished, sapphireset windingcrown. D. matt silver with painted Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the movement, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 26 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 81

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

Cartier Paris, "Cloche", entered in the registers on April 1922. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. bell-shaped, massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 33 x 25 mm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 82

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

Cartier Paris, "Santos-Dumont", circa 1928. Very fine and early, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown, dedicated back. D. matt silver with painted Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good conclition. Dim. 25 x 35 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 83

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

Cartier Paris, "Tank", 1920's. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct gold bracelet and 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown. D. matt silver with painted Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9"' signed European Watch & Clock Co. rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 30 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 84

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

Cartier France, No. 6727-3987, circa 1910. Fine and elegant platinum "Empire" keyless dress watch with matching chain.

C. Three piece " massive, "Empire", Polished. D. Matted silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16 1/2"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, blued steel flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 85

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

Cartier Paris, "Tank Obus", 1930's. Fine and rare, square, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, ogival lugs, sapphireset windingcrown. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "B5iton" blued steel hands. M. 9"'signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 29 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 86

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

Cartier Paris, No. 1345-5700, circa 1930. "Montre Briquet", 18K yellow gold, silver and lacquer lighter with built-in keyless watch

C. Black lacquered silver rectangular lighter having an adjustable flint mechanism and a gold overlaid flip top. D. Satine silver wit Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Rhodium plated, 8 "' , European Watch & Clock Co., No.427835, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, three adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition, accompanied by a later Cartier fitted box. Dim. 41 x 33 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 87

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

Cartier Paris, "Amande Platine", 1920's. Fine and rare "Art Deco", navette shaped, platinum lady's wristwatch with visible balance on the dial, leather cord bracelet and gold deployant clasp.

C. shaped, massive, polished, extended mobile lugs, top winder. D. satined silver with painted Roman numerals, below, aperture For the visible balance. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 7"' navette, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case and the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 11 x 17 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 88

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

Cartier Paris, 1920's. Fine small, rectangular, platinum lady's braceletwatch.

C. massive, polished, extended fluted lugs, back winder, platinum snake bracelet. D. white with painted Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 2"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 6 x 31 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 89

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

Cartier Paris, "Baignoire a attaches dents de Loup", circa 1914. Very fine and rare, oval horizontal, platinum, diamonds and onyx lady's wristwatch with diamonds and onyx buckle, 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp and black velvet band.

C. shaped, framed with round diamonds flanked on each side with three t riangular shaped onyx inserts that alternate with diamond-set triangles, diamondset winding-crown, yellow gold lugs. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2 " ' signed Cartier Paris, rhodium plated, "Gausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dina. 29 x 21 nun.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 90

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

Cartier Paris, 1920's. Fine small, rectangular, platinum and diamonds lady's bracelet-watch.

C. m assive, polished, bezel and extended lugs entirely set with round and baguette diamonds, back winder, pave-set articulated bracelet with round diamonds. D. white with painted Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 2"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In good condition. Dim. 6 x 31 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 91

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

Cartier Paris, 1920's. Fine small, rectangular, platinum and diamonds lady's wristwatch with cord bracelet and pink gold deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, bezel and extended lugs entirely set with round and baguette diamonds, back winder. D. white with painted Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 2"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, sell= compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 6 x 25 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 92

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

Cartier France, No. 21889-22350, entered in the registers in 1929. Fine 18K gold and enamel mounted blood-stone keyless dress watch, presented in 1932 by Mr. William Randolph Hearst to Dr. Crile, from the Cleveland Clinic, in token of his esteem.

C. One piece blood-stone with blue enamelled gold bezel and triangular bow. D. Matted silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17 "' , European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 93

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

Cartier Paris, No. 2679-2250, made in 1908. "Montre demi-savonnette", 18K yellow gold and enamel half-hunting cased, slim keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive half hunting, engine-turned, the cover with a white champleve enamelled border and white champleve Arabic numerals on the polished border of the dial aperture, the back centred with a white champleve enamelled monogram. D. Gold engine-turned with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 16"', frosted and gilt, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diane. 47 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 94

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

Cartier Paris, No. 1215-8770-4549, circa 1910. "Montre Gouvernail", 18K pink gold and enamel, keyless sapphire-set dress watch, specially made for the "Westward" Kiel regata in 1910.

C. Three piece, massive, the bezel with a blue champleve enamelled line, the band set with eight sapphire cabochons, the back decorated with a blue champleve enamelled helm, the centre marked: "Westward". D. Matted gold with Arabic numerals, the centre with enamelled flags and the inscription; "Kiel 1910, R.P.R. from A.S.C." Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Gilt brass, 18"', 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 24,000 - 28,000

LOT 95

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

Cartier Paris, No. 3130-7050, circa 1910. Fine 18K gold, minute repeating keyless "Empire" dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "Empire", polished. D. Matted silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17 "' , gilt brass, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 96

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

Cartier Paris, No. 30102-26052, entered in the registers on 21st July 1937. Very fine and elegant, 18K yellow gold, keyless "couteau" dress watch.

C. Two piece extra slim, massive with knife edge, polished. D. Two tone silver with Roman numerals and indexe. Blued steel "Oriental Cartier" hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, European Watch & Clock Co., "fausses cotes " decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, adjusted to temperatures and 6 positions, blued steel flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 97

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

Cartier Paris, No. 29872-32773, entered in the registers on 19 February 1937, retailed by Hermes. Very fine and elegant extra slim, 18K keyless dress watch "forme nouvelle", drawing No. 1647.

C. Two piece, massive, "knife edge", satine. D. Silver two tone with Roman numerals and clot indexes. Gold ` Orientates" Cartier hands. M. 17 " ', rhodium plated, calibre 145, signed European Watch and Clock Co., "fausses cotes " decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and in two positions, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 98

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

Cartier Paris, No. 17952-03329, entered in the registers on December 10th 1921. Very fine 18K gold, keyless dress watch with chronograph and 30-minute progressive recorder.

C. Three piece, "Empire carrure plate", polished. D. Matt silver with Roman numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, the button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 99

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

Cartier France, No. 2355-4114, circa 1930. Fine Art Deco silver mounted, lapis lazuli set, green marble, eight day going keyless table clock, in the original fitted box.

C. Rectangular, vertical, mounted on a stepped base, both with silver holders, silver bezel with lapis cabochons set at each corner. D. Matted silver with Roman numerals and engine-turned centre. Yellow champleve enamelled hands. M. 24"', European Watch & Clock Co. rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, three adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 20.5 x 17 x 11.5 cm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 14,375

LOT 100

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

Cartier Paris, No. 1435, circa 1930. Fine "Pendule de bureau calendrier", 18K yellow gold and nephrite eight day going desk clock with manual triple calendar.

C. Shaped rectangular nephrite, a pair of pyramidal lapis lazuli cabochons set on the lateral panels, gold engine-turned bezel. D. Matted silver with Roman numerals, engine-turned centre and apertures for the clays of the week, months and dates. Blue champleve enamelled gold hands. M. 19 " ', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and back. In very good condition. Dim. 11 x 7 cm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000