660 lots

LOT 1

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Mgr. Belmas, Bishop of Cambrai, 1835.

Hand written copy, by Mgr. Belmas of a letter received from Breguet in 1811, concerning the instruction for use of his very elaborated Decimal watch. This copy was given by Mgr. Belmas to Mr. Failly in 1835. Accompanied by a small fraction of the original hand written letter by Breguet and photocopy of a manuscript note by Mgr. Belmas, explaining to his friend on 6 March 1835, the importance of this decimal watch.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,035

LOT 2

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Abraham-Louis Breguet, dated 12 December 1814.

Highly important hand written letter, sent to Mgr. Belmas, accompanied by the description and instructions for use of the Garde Temps No. 2741. This most important watch, completed in 1813, and sold to Mgr.Belmas in 1822 completed in 1813, and sold to Mgr.Belmas in 1822 is now in the collection of The British Museum, in London. It is Illustrated by Emmanuel Breguet is his book: Breguet Horloger depuis 1775 - Vie et posterite de Abraham Louis Breguel. Alain de Gourcuff Editeur, Paris 1997, pp.276. The cuvette is engraved: Premiere piece oft la communication du rouage au regulateur s'opere sans frottement. Executee en 1813 par Breguet pour Mgr: Belmas, ami de l'auleut:

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 3

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Abraham-Louis Breguet, dated 7 April and 28 August 1815.

Two interesting hand written letters, sent to Mgr. Belmas. These two letters illustrate the quality of the relationship between Breguet and Mgr. Belmas.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 3,565

LOT 4

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Antoine-Louis Breguet, dated 22 October 1818.

Important hand written letter concerning two watches, a decimal one and one belonging to Mr. Sommariva, sent the same day by Breguet to Mgr. Belmas.

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 2,875

LOT 5

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet a Paris, Perpetuelle No.1 - 8/82, Invente, perfectionne et execute par Breguet, completed in August 1782. Highly important 18K gold dumb quarter repeating self-winding watch, with 60 hour power reserve indication, certainly one of the very first ever made by Breguet.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, polished. D. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer minute ring and up-and-down sector. Gold Breguet hands. M. Hinged inverted gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, two going barrels alternatively wound by means of a self-winding oscillating ogival platinum weight, pivoted on the edge of the back plate, the oscillation limited by two banking pins and locked automatically by a rising arm when spring are fully wound. Five wheel train with an intermediate wheel to enable a 60 hour going period. Cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance set on the front plate, beneath the dial, blued steel flat balance spring with regulator counter sunk in the back plate. Repeating on the edge of the case by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial, back plate and with inscription on the gilt dial plate. With Breguet certificate. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 0 - 0

LOT 6

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet a Paris No. 342, made between 1785 and 1787. Very fine and rare early dumb ten minute repeating watch with date and early lever escapement.

C. Double body by Guillaume Mermillod, of the type used by Breguet for the very first series of perpetuelles, polished. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and outer "star" minute divisions, subsidiary seconds and symmetrical small date ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass full plate, upside down with cylindrical pillars and going barrel, early form of straight line lever escapement without draw, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel balance spring with an early form of the bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator index. Repeating on the edge of the case by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and the gilt brass dial plate. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 59,800

LOT 7

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet (No. 125/3243), Pendule branlante, with quantiemes a rebours, entered in the registers on 7 November 1791, sold to Mr. Veaujour in February 1792 against a watch of 240 Francs. Fine and extremely rare, one month going, second beating double face mystery swinging calendar clock with centre seconds.

C. Mounted on a mahogany panel, at the bottom third of which is a mirror. It is suspended from a brass potence screwed into this panel. The clock is fitted in its own pendulum bob. D. Front white enamel with Arabic numerals and outer seconds and minute ring. Blued steel "arrow hands". White enamel on the back, by Dubuisson No. 3774 (signed on the the enamel backing) with calendar ring painted in mirror image on the rear face. M. Brass circular with four going barrels, pin wheel escapement controlled by a pivoted weight. Each swing of the clock causes the weight to fall from side to side and to release a tooth of the escape wheel at each movement.At the same time, the movement of the weight, by putting the clock out of poise, speeds the return swing to compensate for the natural dissipation and so maintain the action. The small internal pendulum therefore sets up the sympathetic vibration which the main pendulum absorbs. Once the main pendulum has reached its arc of full amplitude, it begins to exert its regulating influence over the small internal pendulum. These two independent vibrations are gradually brought into step and in the end, the larger pendulum, although relying on the smaller one for its power, dominates the smaller one as long as this power is supplied. The compensation bimetallic rod is formed of three sections of alternately reversed laminated steel and brass. They are permanently set to a slight curve to allow the contraction of the brass to straighten the rod and so maintain its length constant in cold temperature. When the temperature increases, the expansion of the brass increases the curvature to achieve the same end. A scale to indicate change in temperature by change in length of rod is attached to the lower section. The clock has to be stopped each month to wind the four barrels and set the time. Signed on the dial. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 2760. Dim. 48 x 140 cm.

Grading System: A

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 619,500

LOT 8

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet, Pendule a trois roues, (No. 173), made in 1792, sold to Breguet on 20 March 1793, for 1820 Francs. Presented by Breguet to Laplace who later gave it to Magendie. In 1855, at the death of Magendie, this clock came into the family De Puisaye. Extremely important eight day going weight driven skeleton three-wheel clock with equation of time, Republican and Gregorian calendars and thermometer.

C. Gilt brass frame, the front bar engraved with the days of the week. D. Revolving silvered brass ring for the 24 hours, with Arabic hours, 10 minute numerals and 2 minute divisions, attached by friction springs to the barrel arbor and making one revolution in 24 hours, mean time indicated by a blued steel pointer, solar time by the gilt sun hand. An applied silvered sector on the front pillar marking the minutes up to 10, with a three-pointed star hand, the silver seconds ring attached to the escape wheel, with blued steel pointer attached to the plate. Gregorian and Republican year calendars engraved on the revolving silvered ring at the base, the equation cam affixed to the back and driven from the hour wheel by a single pin advancing 1 tooth every 24 hours, able to be disengaged to correct for the leap- year. A plumb bob fitted for levelling, the cord doubling as the date indicator. Upper surface of the weights marking the day of the week as they descend. M. Double weights with single barrel, pin-wheel escapement with halfseconds beating gridiron pendulum, jewelled knifeedge and needle-point suspension, the vase-shaped counter-weight mounted on the bimetallic compensation bar, with a sector-shaped scale at the front to indicate the effects of temperature change. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 2681, delivered on 23 December 1925, attesting the clock was presented by Breguet to the physician Laplace who gave it to Magendie and later belong to the de Puisaye family. Height: 52 cm.

Grading System: A

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 927,500

LOT 9

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 24, sold to Mr. Hottinguer on Prairial An 6, for 1200 Francs. Very fine and rare 18K gold dumb quarter repeating Garde Temps, with jumping hour hand, echappement isole, accompanied by the original ratchet key.

C. Three body, polished, made by Joly, punched with Paris hallmarks for 1789. Gilt brass detachable cuvette. D. White enamel by Cave, Pl. Thionville, (signed on the enamel backing), with Breguet numerals and star minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass, Lepine calibre with free standing barrel, Breguet over hanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator index. Repeating on the edge of the case by depressing the pendant with a polished single hammer. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Accompanied by Breguet certificate. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 10

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 29, sold to M. Malotaky, second interprete de l'Amba ssadeur Turc, on Prairial An 6 (May June 1798), for 1200 Francs. Very fine and rare silver dumb quarter repeating, Garde Temps, with jumping hours, echappement isole.

C. Three body "Louis XVI", polished with gold hinges, made by Amy Gros, is punched with Paris hallmarks for 1789. Gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel by Cave (signed on the enamel backing), with Breguet numerals and star minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass, Lepine calibre with free standing barrel, Breguet over hanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Repeating on the case by depressing the pendant with a polished single hammer. Signed on the dial, cuvette and dial-plate. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 3554. Dram. 60 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 28,750

LOT 11

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 248, sold to Monsieur l'Ambassadeur Turc, on An 6 (1797-1798) for 1200 Francs. Fine silver pair-cased pull quarter repeating coach watch with alarm.

C. Double body outer, tortoiseshell covered wit pinwork decoration. Double body inner by Tavernier No. 1313, polished, the back pierced with roundels on the border. D. White enamel by Coteau, with Turkish numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands and concentric alarm pointer. Gilt brass dial plate engraved: Breguet a Paris No. 248. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with tapered pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, gilt brass continental cock pierced and engraved with scroll work, polished steel end-piece. Pull wind quarter repeating on a large bell. Alarm train with fixed barrel. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 3634. Diam. 110 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 12

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 661, Pendule pyramidale, Commissioned to Le Roy (Constantinople) on 30 June 1817, for 1400 Francs. Fine and rare eight day going hour and half-hour striking bronze clock.

C. Rectangular green marble base, the movement fitted in the rectangular lower part of oxidised bronze with gilt bronze moulding and applied gilt bronze lyres on each side of the engine-turned bezel. Gilt bronze rosettes and laurel wreath applied on the side panels.The oxidised triangular frame above is applied with ormolu decoration. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals by Dubuisson (signed on the enamel backing). Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass circular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, pin-wheel escapement, half seconds beating pendulum with knife edge suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the dial. Dim.52 x 33 x 20 cm.

Grading System: B

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 13

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet, No. 694, sold to Mr. Niteau on 13 Prairial An 9 (2 June 1801), for 2767 Francs. Extremely fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, hunting cased diamond set medallion. a tact watch.

C. Two body, "forme collier" by Tavernier No. 1564, alternated small seed-pearls and large old-cut diamonds touch pieces on the band, the cover and back decorated in blue flinlue enamel, the a tact arrow and the applied pansy on the cover, set with rose-cut diamonds (enamel very slightly restored on the border near by the tip of the arrow). Gold detachable cuvette. D. Small eccentric frosted silver with Breguet numerals, fixed to the barrel's bridge. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass 14"', souscription calibre with central barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette and movement. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 4022. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 200,000 - 220,000

LOT 14

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 728, sold to Mr. Falzety on 18 Ventose An 9 (9 March 1801), for 1200 Francs. Fine and very rare silver and gold mantra a tact with auxilary five-minute dial, concentric Revolutionary and Gregorian calendar rings with equation of time calculated to coincide with the Revolutionary calendar.

C. Two body, "forme collier", silver engine-turned, with gold rims, pendant and bow. The cover with a monogram "K. A." engraved on a small gold escutcheon applied below the small glazed eccentric dial aperture, gold border rim with touch pieces. Applied gold a tact arrow on the back, extended by a sector-shaped glazed aperture revealing the months, the equation of time and the additional dial subdivided for five minutes. Gilt brass cuvette with circular eccentric aperture revealing the dial. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring, secured by a screw on the barrel bridge. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 25 - , gilt brass, souscription calibre with centre barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Blued steel flat balance spring. Signed on the gilt brass cuvette and the movement. Diam. 62 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

Sold: CHF 103,600

LOT 15

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 730, Montre de souscription, sold to Mr. Labensky on 21 Messidor An 9 (10 July 1801), for 1320 Francs. Fine and unusual 18K gold souscription watch with concealed a tacthand, engraved comparative table for the months of the Gregorian and Republican calendars, and the equation of time correction for the Revolutionary calendar.

C. Three body, "forme collier " , engine-turned " a grains d'orge" , the reeded band with gold touch pieces, gold a tact pointer on the edge of the cover. Gilt brass detachable cuvette engraved with the Revolutionary and Gregorian calendars and equation tables. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and souscription type divisions allowing to read the time with a precision of two minutes with a single hand. Gold a tact hand. M. 25 "' gilt brass, souscription calibre with central barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring with compensation curb on the regulator index. Signed on the dial and cuvette, secret signature on the dial below chapter 12. Diam. 64 mm. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 2686.

Grading System: B

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 16

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 869, sold to Mr. le General Markoff on 24 Brumaire An 12 (16 November 1803), for 1800 Francs, the account paid on 26 NivSse An 12 (17 January 1804). Fine 18K gold dumb quarter repeating watch with special escapement.

C. Three body by Tavernier No. 869, of the type used for the perpetuelles and the first Garde-Temps, with fluted band, the back engine-turned "a grains d'orge", the centre engraved with the monogram "C J.M. " . Gilt brass detachable cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 22 "' gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, double wheel duplex escapement with steel escape wheels, plain brass three-arm balance with pare-chute suspension on the top pivot, blued steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Repeating with two hammers on the edge of the case by depressing the pendant. Signed on the movement and cuvette. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 2738. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

LOT 17

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 960, sent to Mr. Betancourt on 10 Vendemiaire An 11 (2 October 1802), for 1600 Francs. Fine and large 18K gold Souscription a tact.

C. Two body, "forme collier" by Tavernier No. 1890, the reeded band with gold touch pieces, cover and back engine-turned in a sun-burst pattern, glazed small eccentric dial aperture in the dial cover, applied white gold a tact arrow on the back back. Gold detachable cuvette with eccentric dial aperture. D. Small eccentric silver engine-turned with Breguet numerals on a polished chapter ring, secured by a screw on the barrel bridge. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 25 "' , gilt brass, souscription calibre with centre barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with pare-chute suspension, flat blued steel balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator. Signed on the cuvette and movement, secret signature on the dial. Accompagnied by Breguet certificate. Diam. 62 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 65,000 - 75,000

LOT 18

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 1034, Souscription, bate d 'or, sold to Mr. Martin Pueche Fils & Cie on 29 Pluviose An 11 (18 February 1803), for 840 Francs, in a red leather Breguet fitted box. Fine 18K gold souscription watch.

C. Three body, "forme collier", by Joly No. 655, engine-turned, the back wit a monogram engraved en reserve. D. White enamel, souscription type with Breguet numerals and outer minute ring with special divisions allowing to read time with a precision of two minutes with a single hand. Secret signature below chapter "12" . Blued steel Breguet souscription hand with tapered tip. M. 20 "' , gilt brass, souscription calibre with centre barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with parchute suspension, flat blued steel balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator index. Signed on the dial and movement. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 2938. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 19

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 1160, sold to Mr. le Marquis de Santiago on 6 Prairial An 12 (26 May 1804), for 1680 Francs. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, hunting cased diamond set medaillon a tact watch, with original short chain and ratchet key, accompanied by a red leather fitted box by Desoutter.

C. Two body, "forme collier" by Tavernier No. 1980, with godrooned band, the cover and back decorated in blue flinque enamel, the a tact arrow and touch pieces, loose-ring pendant and the applied pansy on the cover, set with rose-cut diamonds. Gold detachable cuvette. D. Small eccentric frosted silver with Breguet numerals, fixed to the barrel's bridge. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass 14 -, souscription calibre with central barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette and movement. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 3974. Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 90,000 - 100,000

LOT 20

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 1238, sold to Mr. Castaneda on 6 Prairial An 12 (26 May 1804), for 1500 Francs. Fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set medallion a tact.

C. Double body, "forme collier", made by Tavernier, No. 1959, the cover of flinque grey enamel, seed pearl touch pieces on the reeded band, the pearl-set arrow hand applied on the revolving polished back. Gold cuvette engraved: "Breguet No. 1238 " , with eccentric dial aperture. D. Silver small eccentric with Breguet numerals, fixed on the barrel ' s bridge. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16 "' , frosted and gilt, souscription calibre with central barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 21

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 1638, sold to Mr. Casavalencia for the Prince of Prussia, on 14 February 1814, for 2200 Francs. Fine and certainly unique 18K gold watch, with Military counter pour regler le pas des troupes, dual calendar, subsidiary seconds and thermometer, with special escapement.

C. Later four body, "forme quatre baguettes " , engineturned with reeded band, Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals, outer military counter ring with 76 divisions, subsidiary dial for date and the running seconds with outer ring for days of the week, sector for the thermometer. Gold Breguet hands and counterpoised blued-steel centre-seconds. M. 23 -, gilt brass, bar calibre with going-barrel, echappement naturel, bimetallic three-arm compensation balance with pare-chute suspension on both pivots, balance spring with terminal curve. Visible typical Breguet dead seconds type mechanism with bolt in the band. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 22

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet et Fils No. 1651, petite pendide d quatre parties, sold to Mr. Doumere on 7 Therrnidor An 12 (26 July 1804), for 1440 Francs. Fine and rare mahogany, eight day going, quarter repeating Grande and Petite Sonnerie carriage clock with alarm and special escapement.

C. Rectangular mahogany veneered with sliding back door, folding brass handle on the top, gilt brass bezel with "water-leaf' decoration D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass rectangular with double tooth barrel both for the going and the striking trains, platform mounted dead-beat verge escapement with Jewelled pallets and 10 toothed escape wheel, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Quarter repeating and striking on a bell with the mechanisms mounted on the back plate, top button release. Pull wind alarm striking on the same hell, fitted on the base. Signed on the dial and based of the movement. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 2574. Dim. 18 x 13 x 10 cm.

Grading System: B

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 95,900

LOT 23

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet & Fils No. 2090, sold to Mr. Esseyd Aly Effendi on 16 September 1808 for 3360 Francs. Very fine 18K gold and enamel pair cased, quarter repeating Grande and Petite Sonnerie striking cabriolet clock watch, made for the Islamic Market.

C. Double body outer and three body inner by Amy Gros No. 894, decorated in scarlet flinque enamel the bezels with champleve enamelled decoration, the back with patterns in gold paillons in the Islamic test. The interior of the outer case engraved: "Hadji Assim Effendi " . The inner case can be turned in the outer case so that the watch can be used either as an open face or and a hunter. Gold detachable cuvette. D. White enamel with gilt Turkish numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass dial plate. M. 20"', gilt brass full plate double train with twin barrel retained by a single bridge, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with parechute suspension on the top pivot, blued steel flat balance spring. Grande and Petite Sonnerie on two gongs with two hammers, the Strike/Silent and "Grande/Petite" selection lever in the edge of the dial. Independent quarter repeating train with two hammers and two gongs, with pull-twist piston through the pendant. Signed on the dial, dial plate, cuvette and movement. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 2757. Diam. 62 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 230,000 - 250,000

Sold: CHF 234,500

LOT 24

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 2103, sent to La Maison de Russie on 20 August 1808 and sold by Moreau in Petersbourg to Mr. le Comte Galovskin, for 3600 Francs. Very fine Grande and Petite Sonnerie clock-watch movement made for the Islamic Market.

D. White enamel with Turkish numerals by Borel (signed on the enamel backing) Secret signature below chapter 12. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 22 -, gilt brass full plate double train with twin barrels retained by a single bridge, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with parchute suspension on the top pivot, blued steel flat balance spring. Grande and Petite Sonnerie on two gongs with two hammers, the Strike/Silent and "Grande/Petite " selection lever through the bezel. Independent quarter repeating train with two hammers and two gongs. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 25

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet & Fils No. 2193, sold to Mr. Amil Bey on 2 October 1817, for 4000 Piastres. Very fine 18K gold, quarter repeating Grande and Petite Sonnerie striking clock watch, made for the Islamic Market, in a red leather fitted box, accompanied by the original short chain and ratchet key.

C. Four body "forme quatre baguettes" by Joly, No. 1920, engine-turned " a grains d'orge" . Gold detachable cuvette. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 20 -, gilt brass full plate double train with twin barrel retained by a single bridge, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with parechute suspension on the top pivot, blued steel flat balance spring. Grande and Petite Sonnerie on two gongs with two hammers, the Strike/Silent and "Grande/Petite" selection lever through the bezel. Independent quarter repeating train with two hammers and two gongs, with pull-twist piston through the pendant. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. Secret signature below chapter 12. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 2136. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 150,000 - 180,000

LOT 26

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet et Fils No. 2354, petite pendule a quatre parties consigned to Maison de Russie on 23 April 1810, sold by Moreau on 31 December 1810, for 1800 Francs. Fine and rare burr elm, eight day going, quarter repeating Grande and PetiteSonnerie carriage clock with alarm and special escapement.

C. Rectangular burr elm veneered with sliding back door, glazed aperture on the top beneath the folding handle, gilt brass bezel with "water-leaf' decoration. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass rectangular with double tooth barrel both on the going and the striking trains, platform mounted with Breguet development of the Robin detent-lever escapement with jewelled pallets and 15 toothed escape wheel, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Quarter repeating and striking on a bell with the mechanisms mounted on the back plate, top button release. Pull wind alarm striking on the same bell, fitted on the base. Signed on the dial and based of the movement. Dim. 18 x 12 x 9 cm:

Grading System: B

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 72,450

LOT 27

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet & Fils No. 2472, the bronze figure by Pierre-Philippe Thomire, sold to Mr. Follope on 13 May 1824, for 770 Francs. "Pendule a l'Enfant" Very fine and rare eight day going gilt and oxidised bronze, hour and half-hour striking clock.

C. The brown patinated bronzy figure of a kneeling putti with right knee up, by Pierre-PhilippeThomire, upon a circular gilt bronze base. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass circular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension and large regulator index on an additional small plate. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed and numbered on the back plate. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 4019. Height: 52 cm.

Grading System: B

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 28

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 2732, simple medallion d'or a tact, sold to Mr. Louvrazoff on 9 September 1815, for 1700 Francs. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, hunting cased diamond set montre a tact, in original red leather fitted box.

C. Two body, "forme collier" by Tavernier No. 3394, the cover and back decorated with royal blue flinque enamel, gold "a tact " arrow on the back, pearl-set touch pieces on the band, the eccentric dial aperture on the cover. Gold detachable cuvette. D. Small eccentric silver engine-turned with Roman numerals numerals on a polished chapter ring, fixed to the barrel's bridge. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 14 " ' gilt brass, souscription calibre with central barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain gold three-arm balance with pare-chute suspension on the top pivot, blued steel flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 3996. Diam. 40 mm.

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 93,700

LOT 29

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 2846, sold to the Prince Frederic- Guillaume-Louis de Prusse, second son of the King, on 3 May 1814, for 1248 Francs. Fine 18K gold, quarter repeating watch.

C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes", by Amy Gros, with reeded band and polished back. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19- , bar caliber, with free standing barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, with pare-chute suspension, blued steel flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the cuvette. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 3998. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 30

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 2910, sent to Wenham on 12 June 1816, for 1300 Francs. Fine 18K gold, small gold watch with dial of regulator type.

C. Three body "forme quatre baguettes" No. 3410, by Tavernier with guilloche band, the back engineturned in a stripped pattern and protected by a glass. Gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with eccentric small Roman hour chapter ring and symmetrical Arabic minute ring. Blued steel hands. M. 15 - , gilt brass with going barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with parechute suspension, blued steel flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 3760. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 31

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet & Ells No. 2951, commissioned to Le Roy on 4 March 1817. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, pair cased cabriolet, quarter repeating watch, made for the Islamic Market.

C. Outer double body, massive, by Joly No. 2081, the bezels with foliage decoration against a champleve azure enamel ground., the back panel centred with a finely painted riverside landscape within an hexagonal azure frame matching the bezels with outer floral decoration over a pink ground. Inner three body, massive, also by Joly No. 2081, the bezels with foliage decoration matching that of the outer case, the back panel centred with a fine bouquet of summer flowers against an azure ground and within a hexagonal frame, outer flinque scarlet enamel over engine-turning with gold foliage decoration. The inner case can be turned in the outer case so that the watch can be used either as an open face or and a hunter. Gold detachable cuvette. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals and secret Turkish signature below chapter 12. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 15 "' , gilt brass, drawn from the Lepine calibre with free standing barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with parechute suspension at the top pivot, blued steel flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs with pull-twist piston through the pendant. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 160,000 - 180,000

LOT 32

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet & Fils No. 2973, commissioned to Leroy on 30 June 1817, for 1200 Francs. Very fine weight driven fifteen day going, hour and half hour striking mantel regulator.

C. Black marble rectangular based frame by a gilt bronze moulded frieze chased with formal decoration and supported by four cast gilt bronze acorn feet; the movement is secured by four blued steel screws on a heavy gilt brass cast bracket. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gilt brass Breguet hands and counterpoised blued steel seconds. Gilt bronze bezel with vine branche decoration. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, the weight driven going train with maintaining power, pin-wheel escapement set on the back plate, gridiron half-second beating pendulum, with knife-edge suspension. Striking train with going barrel and count wheel on the back plate, striking on a bell. Signed on the front plate below the dial. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 3977. Dim. 55 x 38 x 26 cm. including the glass protecting cage.

Grading System: B

CHF 90,000 - 100,000

LOT 33

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 2997, Montre plate a repetition des quarts, quantieme, Garde Temps, sold to Mr. de Brosine for Son Excellence le Grand Veneur D.M. Narischkin on 20 October 1817, for 4550 Francs. Fine 18K gold, quarter repeating watch with jumping hour and calendar, construite sur le principe des Garde Temps.

C. Two body, "forme quatre baguettes", by Tavernier No. 3521, the back, engine-turned " a grains d 'orge" and centred with the coat-of-arms of D.M. Narischkin, is attached by a bayonet fixing. D. Eccentric, silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring and off-set sunk subsidiary seconds, small sector apertures for the calendar and slow/fast regulator position. Gold Breguet hands. The gold dial rim engraved: "Par Breguet pour S. E. le Grand Veneur D. M. Narischkin en 1817". M. 18" ', gilt brass, bar calibre, the going barrel with arbre perce, counterpoised straight line lever escapement with draw, jewelled pallets and long lever, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance, the adjustable screws inset in the rim with pare-chute suspension on both pivots, blued-steel flat balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating on a single gong with one hammer striking on a steel intermediate spring block. Signed on the dial. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 2554. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

LOT 34

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 22/3175, montre perpetuelle, begun circa 1790, interrupted during the Revolution, completed and first sold to Mr. Desbarolles on 11 Prairial An 12 (31 May 1804), for 4464 Francs. Very fine and extremely rare 20K gold early dumb quarter repeating self winding watch with power reserve indication, construite sur le principe des Garde- Temps.

C. Double body by Joly, No. 523, engine-turned "a grains d'orge", the back centred with a small Royal crown. D. Silver engine-turned by Tavernier with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and 60 hour up-and-down scale. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 2F", gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, the back plate relieved for the escapement, two going barrels wound by means of a self-winding oscillating ogival platinum weight, pivoted on the edge of the back plate and locked automatically by a rising pawl when spring are fully wound, or at-will by means of a small lever on border of the back plate, the banking springs attached to the interior of the case. Five wheel train with an intermediate wheel to enable a 60 hour going period. Straight line lever escapement without draw, the fork with vertical pins. Bimetallic three-arm compensation balance, the two segments of the rim with the timing weights threaded onto the ends, in the manner of Arnold and conventional poising screws, pare-chute suspension on both pivots. Blued steel helical balance spring with regulator adjusted by a rack and micrometer through the edge of the gilt brass dial plate. Dumb quarter repeating on the edge of the case by a single hammer with pull-twist piston through the pendant. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 3847. Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 250,000 - 300,000

Sold: CHF 300,500

LOT 35

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 680/3048, Repetition a punts, sold to Mr. Ouvrard on 10 Vent6se An 9 (1 March 1801), for 1500 Francs. Bought back from Mr. Ouvrard, it was renewed and sold to Mr. le Comte d'Apranin on 1 April 1818, for 1400 Francs. Fine 18K gold quarter repeating watch de Premiere acme, with jumping hour hand, accompanied by the original short gold chain and a gold key.

C. Four body, "forme collier", by Tavernier No. 1455, engine-turned "a grains d ' orge". Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18"' , gilt brass "calibre de premiere classe " with going barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator index. Quarter repeating on one gong with a single hammer, through a steel intermediate steel block, pull-twist piston through the pendant. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

LOT 36

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 3456, sold to M. Espejo on 21 December 1820, for 1440 Francs, paid by Mr. de Betancourt. Fine and unusual 18K gold quarter repeating watch with matching ratchet key.

C. Three body, "forme collier", by Joly No. 2357, engine-turned. Gilt brass cuvette. D. Silver engineturned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 2F", gilt brass unusual calibre with free standing barrel, ruby cylinder escapement of conventional type, plain brass three-arm balance with pare-chute suspension, blued steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Repeating on gongs with pull-twist piston through the pendant. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 37

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet, Horloger de la Marine Royale, No. 3561, sold to Mr. le Comte de Bathyany on 10 November 1821, for 1800 Francs. Fine and rare 18K gold Souscription a tact, moyenne grandeur.

C. Two body, "forme quatre baguettes" by Tavernier No. 3779, fully engine-turned "a grains d 'orge " the band with gold touch pieces, glazed small eccentric dial aperture in the dial cover, white enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals on the back with revolving gold a tact arrow, the tip with a circular aperture. Gold detachable cuvette with eccentric dial aperture. D. Small eccentric silver engine-turned with Breguet minute numerals on a polished chapter ring, secured by a screw on the barrel bridge. Blued steel single hand. M. 20- , gilt brass, "souscription" calibre with centre barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with parechute suspension, flat blued steel balance spring. Signed on the cuvette external chapter ring and movement. Accompanied by Breguet certificate. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 71,300

LOT 38

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet & Fils, Horlogers de la Marine Royale, No. 3787, sold to Mr. le Comte de Schouvaloff on 27 December 1823, for 2520 Francs. Very fine silver Garde Temps with double barrels.

C. Three body, polished by Joly No. 377. Gilt brass detachable cuvette. D. Frosted silver, the small eccentric hour ring with Roman numerals, outer minute ring intersecting with subsidiary seconds circle. Blued steel "spade and lance " hands. M. 26-, gilt brass, bar calibre with individually wound twin barrels, spring detent escapement with gold escape wheel, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance with poising and timing screws, pare-chute suspension on the top pivot, blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Signed on the cuvette. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 2732. Diam. 66 mm.

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

Sold: CHF 108,000

LOT 39

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet, Horloger de la Marine Royale, No. 4005, sold to Jousselin & Brasch for Mr. le Prince Sapoukhin on 1 May 1823, for 2200 Francs. Very fine and unusual 18K gold and silver a tact, a deux aiguilles with date.

C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes " with silver central body, gold bezel and back by Tavernier No. 3913, fully engine-turned " a grains d 'orge " , the silver band with gold touch pieces, revolving gold a tact hand on the back. Gold detachable cuvette centred with the a tact mechanism aperture. D. Silver engine-turned with Slavonic numerals on the polished chapter ring and a small calendar aperture. M. 22"', gilt bras nouveau calibre with going barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain gold three-arm balance with pare-chute suspension, flat blued steel balance spring. A tact mechanism fitted on the bridge of the centre wheel. Signed on the cuvette and movement, secret signature on the dial. Accompanied by Breguet certificate. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

LOT 40

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet, Horloger de la Marine Royale, No. 4009, Simple Garde Temps a double secondes, sold to Mr. Whaley on 6 January 1825, for 3000 Francs. Very rare and elegant 18K gold and silver, split centre seconds stop watch, construit sur le Principe des Garde Temps.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes" by Joly, No. 130, engine-turned " a grains d 'orge" , with silver band. Gold detachable cuvette. D. Silver eccentric engine-turned, by Tavernier No. 4009, with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring and centre seconds. Gold Breguet hands and counterpoised blued steel and gold seconds. M. 20 "' gilt brass, bar calibre, 19 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement with long lever, cut bimetallic balance with pare-chute suspension on both pivots, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Clutch operated chronograph work on the back plate, bolt in the band to stop the balance at-will, with two push-pieces on either side of the pendant to control the Stop/Start function of the split centre-seconds hand, each with locking bolt. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 2726. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 150,000 - 180,000

Sold: CHF 168,500

LOT 41

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet & Fils, Horlogers de la Marine Royale, No. 4088, Repetition a punts, sold to Mr. Nogue on 15 January 1825, for 1350 Francs, in original Breguet red leather fitted box. Fine 18K gold quarter repeating watch.

C. Three body, "forme collier" by Joly No. 186, engine-turned "a grains d'orge". Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and outer minute ring. Secret signature below chapter "12". Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 21 "' , gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with pare-chute suspension, blued steel flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator index. Quarter repeating on gongs with pull-twist piston in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 2694. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 35,650

LOT 42

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet, Horloger de la Marine Royale, No. 4353, commissioned to Wenharn on 28 December 1825, for 3800 Francs, bought back and resold through Mr. Palli on 31 December 1835, for 3000 Francs. Fine and rare small 18K gold and silver half-quarter repeating watch with date, accompanied by the original red leather fitted box and gold male ratchet key.

C. Three body "forme quatre baguette" with silver body, by Tavernier No. 4080, fully engine-turned "a grains d'orge", silver band, gold bezel and back. Gold detachable cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on the polished chapter ring, small calendar aperture below chapter "XII" . Gold Breguet hands. M. 14- , gilt brass, the going barrel a arbre perce, overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain gold three-arm balance with pare-chute suspension, flat blued steel balance spring. Half quarter repeating on one gong with a single hammer, through a steel intermediate steel block, pull-twist piston in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette, secret signature on the dial. Accompanied by Breguet certificate. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 43

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

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LOT 44

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 4374, Simple Garde Temps, medaillon excentrique, sold to Lord Clanwilliam on 25 October 1825, for 2800 Francs. Fine and rare small 18K gold and silver watch, construite sur le Principe des Garde Temps, with excentric dial, accompanied by the original gold male ratchet key.

C. Two body, "forme quatre baguettes", No. 760, with silver band and gold bezel, the gold back, engineturned "a grains d'orge", is attached by a bayonet fixing. D. Eccentric, silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring, small sector aperture below the dial for the Slow/Fast regulator position. Gold Breguet hands. M. 17- , gilt brass, bar calibre, the going barrel with arbre perce, counterpoised straight line lever escapement with draw, jewelled pallets and long lever, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance, the adjustable screws inset in the rim with pare-chute suspension on both pivots, blued-steel flat balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial. Accompanied by Breguet certificate. Diam. 42 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 45

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet Neveu & Cie, No. 4431, Horloge Marine, petit nzodele, sold to Mr. le Capitaine Lenetrel on 24 August 1827, for 2600 Francs. Bought back by Breguet on 27 October 1830, for 2400 Francs. Fine and rare mahogany two-day marine chronometer with double barrels and waterproof bowl.

C. (Later) three body, solid mahogany box with hinged sprung loaded observation panel in the lid, External brass handles and fittings, oval gimbal ring. Cylindrical brass bowl, the eccentric bezel secured by screws with cork washer, locked as required in the horizontal position by a triangular pivoted frame beneath, raised by a thumb-key. Aperture in the bezel for winding. D. Matted silvered small eccentric with Roman numeral and outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds below. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. Brass plates, bridge calibre with two barrels simultaneously wound by means of an intermediate gear, separately mounted platform No. 76 with spring detent escapement, bimetallic two-arm compensation balance, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Dial diam. 75 mm.

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 46

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 4851, sold to Mr. Delaporte on 10 February 1831, for of 800 Francs. Fine two day marine chronometer, of small size, with single barrel.

C. Two body solid mahogany box, with sliding observation lid (replaced), brass external handles and fittings, brass bowl with threaded bezel, suspended in square pattern gimbals with rounded corners. D. Matted silver, the small chapter-ring with Roman hour and Arabic numerals, and symmetrical subsidiary seconds below. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. Brass full plate, with single going barrel, navette shaped platform, No. 220, with spring detent escapement, bimetallic two armed balance. Free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Signed on the dial. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 3508. Dial diam: 95 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 47

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 4861, Hot-loge Marine a deux barillets, petit ntodele, sold to Sa Majeste Louis Philippe on 31 October 1839, for 2260 Francs. Rare and unusual Marine chronometer of Royal provenance with double gimbals.

C. Double body with visible mortise and tenon joints, a massive brass swan-neck handle with lion paw brackets on the top of the box. Double brass gimbals, the outer with conventional locking, the inner locking lever now lacking. D. Frosted and silvered with small eccentric Roman chapter for hours with outer Arabic minute ring, symmetrical subsidiary seconds below. Blued-steel "spade " hands. M. Brass half plate, spotted finished with two barrels separately wound, the springs signed by Vincent and dated 1829, navette-shaped detachable platform escapement with spring detent escapement, bimetallic two-arm balance with poising and timing screws, free-sprung polished helical balance spring with adjustable stud. Signed and numbered on the dial. Accompanied by Breguet certificate. Dial diam. 90 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 48

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 150, sold to Mr. Paschkoff on 31 August 1843, for 3000 Francs. Very fine and rare silver "hump-back" , eight day going, Grande and Petite Sonnerie carriage clock with alarm and double calendar.

C. One piece, polished with hinged bezel and back door with winding hole shutter: Four bun-feet and silver chain handle. D. Frosted silver with Roman numerals, concentric outer minute and inner alarm setting rings. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass dial plate engraved with foliage, apertures for date and day of the week. M. Brass shaped lull plate with double toothed barrel both for the going and the striking trains, lover escapement, the two-arm compensation balance with gold poising and timing screws, set on the back plate, blued steel Breguet balance spring with regulator. ()mu 'el repeating, Grande/I 'eli(c Sonnerie and al,u ni striking on a hell below the movement, Grande and Petite Sonnerie/Silent selection levers above the dial, repeating button on the top. Signed on the dial. Accompanied by RIeguet cmrlilu ate No. 3192. Dina. 1 1,5 x LO x )i.5 cm.

CHF 200,000 - 220,000

Sold: CHF 240,000

LOT 49

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet Neveu & Compagnie, No. 500, Compteur de pointage nouveau modele, sold to Mr. Mattericci on 24 November 1842, for 300 Francs. Fine gilt brass inking chronograph, of new design, with 60 minute recorder.

C. Three part, cylindrical with screwed bezel. D. White enamel graduated to 60 for the inking chronograph and with off-set subsidiary small dial for the minute register. Blued steel hands. M. 23"', brass full plate with turned pillars, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. The inking hand operated by a button in the band next to the Stop/Start bolt. Signed on the dial and beneath the bezel. Diam. 79 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 0 - 0

LOT 50

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 628, sold to Mr. Rigaud on 31 January 1850, for 2800 Francs. Fine and rare small 18K gold, early and very slim keyless quarter repeating watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "Empire ", by Jules Perot (Master Mark) with engine-turned dial, milled bezels and engraved band. D. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and secret signature below chapter XII. Gold Breguet hands. M. 13"', gilt brass, bar calibre, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, fiat balance spring with regulator index in the band. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 51

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 2422, sold to Madame Veuve Sauvage on 14 December 1853, for 1200 Francs. Fine 18K gold, quarter repeating dead independent centre seconds watch in original fitted box.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes", engineturned "a grains d'orge " . Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a crucifix. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and the motto: Timor domini, indium sapientioe. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19''', gilt brass double train, bar calibre with going barrels wound separately, 32 jewels, swan neck Swiss lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Independent seconds train with flirt on the escape pinion and bolt in the band. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 52

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

on 1 September 1857, for 1200 Francs. Fine 18K gold keyless quarter repeating watch.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18- gilt brass, ebauche by Louis Audcmars, 25 jewels, gold wheel train, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. Accompanied by the certificate No. 3360. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 53

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 3780, sold to Mellerio Freres (Madrid) on 20 May 1862, for 1250 Francs Fine 18K gold, small keyless quarter repeating fob watch.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette, polished. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals from 1 to 12, inner red Arabic ring for hours from 13 to 24, and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " spade" hands. M. 14'", gilt brass, 26 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 54

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 3357, sold to Mr. Potain on 24 November 1880, for 1150 Francs. Fine 18K pink gold keyless watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary second. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 55

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 3496, sold to Madame Nuba Pasha on 4 November 1880, for 1050 Francs. Fine 18K gold, diamond-set, keyless miniature fob watch.

C. Four body, "bassine", polished with rose-cut diamond set bezel. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "spade" hands. M. 7"' , gilt brass, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and regulator. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 19 mm. Movement diam. 16 mm. Weight 2,4 gr.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 56

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 1499, sold to Mme. Rene Raoul-Duval on 8 May 1895, for 1800 Francs. Fine 18K pink gold, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , polished, the back engraved with the monogram: "R.D.V. " . Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"' , gilt brass, 27 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, the button on the winding crown. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 57

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 3827, sold to Son Excellence Abraham Pacha on 22 June 1900, for 1200 Francs. Fine 18K gold, keyless quarter repeating watch.

C. Three body massive " bassine et filets", polished, the back with the monogram "P.M." chased in a fine floral Art-Deco pattern. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18 -, gilt brass, 17 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 58

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 3960, sold to the Prince Ibrahim Hi my on 29 September 1900. Fine and elegant 18K gold and enamel, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "demi-bassine et filets" with polished band, white enamelled bezel bow and back, the back centred with a crowned monogram. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 16"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 59

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 4893, sold to Mr. Rousseau on 15 February 1904, for 1100 Francs. Fine 18K pink gold keyless watch with 32 hour power reserve indication.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down sector. Gold Breguet hands. M. 19 - , gilt brass, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 60

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 4674, sold to Mr. L. Avril on 8 June 1903, for 600 Francs. Fine 18K gold keyless fob watch accompanied by the original fitted box.

C. Three body, massive, "Empire" with reeded band, the back engine-turned in a sun-burst pattern and engraved with the monogram "A.M. " . D. Frosted engine-turned gold with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 12"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 61

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 719, sold to Mr. Charles de Wendel on 15 December 1906, for 225 Francs. Fine silver keyless watch with chronograph and 30 minute instantaneous recorder, accompanied by the original bordeaux leather fitted box.

C. Three body, massive "bassine ", polished, the back engraved with a dedication dated: 16 March 1907. Hinged silver cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "spade " hands. M. 18"' , gilt brass, 22 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding crown. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 7,130

LOT 62

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet, 12 rue de la Paix, Paris, No. 2426, completed in July 1898, sold to Mr. Charles de Wendel on June 10 1905, for 3000 Francs. Very fine and rare Silver "hump-back", eight day going, Grande and Petite Sonnerie carriage clock with alarm, accompanied by the original red fitted box and the original key.

C. One piece, polished with hinged bezel and back door. Four bun-feet and silver chain handle. D. Engine-turned gilt plate, the circular silver engineturned dial with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring, inner alarm setting ring. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. Shaped gilt brass plates with turned pillars, going barrel for both the going and the striking trains. Horizontal gilt platform with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking, repeating and alarm on two gongs, repeating button on the top and Grande Sonnerie/Petite Sonnerie/Silent lever on the back plate. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 16 x 11.8 x 8 cm.

Grading System: B

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 80,500

LOT 63

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 3410, sold to Simen et Cie on 19 November 1918, for 1350 francs. Very fine, "Art Deco ", tonneau shaped, platinum gentleman's wristwatch, accompanied by original fitted box.

C. shaped, massive, polished. D. matt silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial and case signed, numbered on the dial and the case. Dim. 23 x 28 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 64

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 491, sold to Mme Netcher on 31 March 1925, for 4500 Francs. Very elegant 18K pink gold and stainless steel, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee " , by Verger No. 8802, with polished pink gold bezels and bow, satine white gold back with the inlaid pink gold monogram "G.V.A. " D. Frosted silver with applied pink gold cubic Arabic numerals. Blued steel "cathedrales" hands. M. 15 1/2"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 65

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 1403/682, sold to Mademoiselle Vrouska on 15 September 1924, for 1500 francs. Very fine, "Art Deco " 18K gold gentlemen ' s wristwatch.

C. curved, massive, polished, hinged back, screwed bars. D. matt silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 4082. Dim. 22 x 42 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 7,130

LOT 66

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 4475/468, sold to Mr. Guggenheim on 31 March 1922, for 2500 Francs. Fine burr elm veneered quarter repeating eight day going Petite Sonnerie striking carriage clock with alarm.

C. Rectangular burr elm veneered with sliding back door, gilt bronze engine-turned bezel and four bun feet. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass, eight-day with going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, gilt brass platform escapement with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Quarter striking, repeating and alarm on two gongs with gilt brass button sunk on the top, small enamel alarm setting dia and Petite Sonnerie/Silent, optional lever on the back plate. Signed on the dial and back plate. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 4078. Dim. 18 x 12 x 9 cm.

Grading System: A

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 67

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 1102, completed on 1925, sold to Mr. Tadrous on 8 August 1933, for 5800 Francs. Fine and unusual 18K two coloured gold keyless wandering- time dress watch with jumping digital hour and regular minute hand, in original red leather fitted box.

C. Three piece, "Empire" , polished with reeded band white gold rims, winding crown and bow, the back engraved: "1928 - 10 - 9 - 1933". D. Fixed matted silver Arabic minute ring, inner concentric revolving engine-turned disc with the digital jumping hour aperture. Gold "baton" minute hand. M. 15 1/2"', rhodium plated, ebauche by J. Richard, "fausses cotes " decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diann. 46 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 68

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 1294, sold to Mr. Robert Kahn on 10 June 1927, for 8000 Francs. Fine 18K white gold keyless wandering-time dress watch.

C. Three piece, "variee", satire with polished bevelled bezels. D. Fixed matted silver ring with Arabic minute numerals, the time indicated by a revolving central disc with guilloche arrow, the digital jump hour visible in an aperture pierced through the point of the arrow. M. 16 "' , rhodium plated, " fausses cotes " decoration, ebauche by R. Cart, 19jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjusments, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 69

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 2046, sold to Mr. Fraisse on 16 April 1942. Fine 18K gold keyless wandering-time dress watch, accompanied by the original fitted box.

C. Three piece, "variee carrure ronde", polished with bevelled bezels. D. Fixed matted silver ring with Arabic minute numerals, the time indicated by a revolving central disc with guilloche arrow, the digital jump hour visible in an aperture pierced through the point of the arrow. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, ebauche by R. Cart, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjusments, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 70

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 1485, sold to Mr. Emin, on 30 September 1929, for 10000 Francs. Fine silver "hump-back", eight day going, moon phase astronomical table time-piece, accompanied by the original green leather fitted travelling box.

C. One piece, polished with hinged back door. D. Satine silvered with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, sunk subsidiary dials for clays of the week, months of the leap-year cycle, dates and subsidiary seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 23"', rhodium plated, " fausses cotes " decoration 18 jewels, five wheel train, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. With Breguet letter date 14 April 1958. Dim. 11 x 9.5 x 5 cm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 69,000

LOT 71

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 1963,sold to Mr. Jean Brenot, in 1928, for 4000 Francs. Extremely fine, early, and probably unique, large, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with coaxial single button chronograph on the winding-crown, register and tachometer.

C. bicoloured, shaped, massive, polished, satined, lapidated lugs, stainless steel bezel, screwed bars. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 15 - rhodium plated, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance Breguet balancespring, the coaxial single button on the windingcrown. is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial and case signed, numbered on the dial and case. Dim. 37 x 47 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

Sold: CHF 78,200

LOT 72

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet, No. 1239, sold to Legrand et Secret on 24 December 1932, for 2900 francs. Fine 18K white gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, wire lugs. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Breguet " blued steel hands. M. 9 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 73

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 2985, sold to Mr. le Marquis du Bourg on 16 May 1934, for 2500 Francs. Fine and elegant 18K gold, keyless dress watch accompanied by the original brown leather fitted box.

C. Three piece, massive, "demi-bassine " , polished, the back engraved with the crowned monogram "B.B.B.", the date: 20 May 1934 engraved inside the back. D. Frosted silver with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 16- , rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 3962. Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,795

LOT 74

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet, No. 3814, sold to Mr. Gaston Boulogne on 30 November 1940, for 13500 francs. Very fine, platinum and diamonds lady's wristwatch with 18K white gold snake bracelet.

C. massive, polished, bezel and mobile croissant lugs set with baguette, square and round diamonds. D. silver with engraved painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 4"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, lever escapement, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Signed on the case, numbered on the dial, case and movement. Dim. 11 x 41 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,590

LOT 75

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 2742, sold to Mr. Bishop on 20 August 1931, for 4700 Francs. Very elegant 18K two coloured gold, keyless dress watch, accompanied by the original brown leather fitted box.

C. Three piece, massive, "Empire", polished with reeded band, white gold rims and bow. D. Silver engine-turned, with Roman numerals on a polished chapter and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16"' , rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 7,130

LOT 76

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 2775, sold to Mr. Fraisse on 5 September 1940, for 35000 Francs. Very fine and rare 18K gold, keyless self winding watch.

C. Three body, massive, "forme quatre baguettes " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engineturned with Roman numerals on a polished eccentric chapter ring, subsidiary seconds and a sector engraved with Up-and-Down scale calibrated to 60 hours. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19"' rhodium plated with "fausses cotes" decoration, 22 jewels, relieved for the oscillating platinum winding weight, pivoted beneath the dial on the edge of the front plate. Straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. With certificate No. 3929. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 77

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 3948, sold to Mr. Schell on 10 October 1938, for 3800 Francs. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped single button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, reeded band, monogrammed back: "W.". D. matt silver with painted enamel Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille " gold hands. M. 13''' gilt brass, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the dial and movement. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 78

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No 4172 sold to Mr. Paquette on 24 April 1940, for 2880 Francs. Very fine and rare, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph register and telemeter.

C. polished, satined, monogrammed back: `J.P.P.". D. black with painted gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer telemeter graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' gilt brass, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the dial, case and the movement. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 79

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 4360, sold to Mr. Hayes on 31 July 1947. Very fine and rare 18K white and yellow gold, moon phase astronomical keyless minute repeating watch with perpetual calendar, power reserve indication, chronograph and tachometer with instantaneous 60 minute recorder.

C. Three piece massive, "Empire " , polished with white gold reeded band and bow (trace of a filled monogram). Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engineturned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, the tachometer scale calculated to the base of 1000, subsidiary dials for days of the week, minute register with inner Up-and-Down half-moon sector, the months of the year and the dates with inner subsidiary seconds and concentric moon phase aperture. Gold Breguet hands. M. 19"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 32 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balances, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown and push-piece in the band. Signed and numbered on the dial. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 4055. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 150,000 - 180,000

Sold: CHF 179,500

LOT 80

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 4784, sold on 15 January 1946. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman' s wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, reeded band. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 8"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Signed and numbered on the dial. Diam. 31 mm

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 81

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet, No 1274, sold to Mr. Jullien on 9 July 1953. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with Breguet 18K yellow gold bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, "Empire" style with reeded band, rounded lugs, screwed bars. D. matt silver with applied gold Roman numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " gold hands. M. 14''' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case and the movement. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 82

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 3299, sold to Mr. Boivin on 31 July 1957, for 123250 anciens Francs. Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, monogrammed back J.M.B.". D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 14"' rhodium plated, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the dial and the case. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 15,180

LOT 83

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet, No. 4263, AeroNavale No. 331, sold to the Marine Nationale - Aeronautique Navale on 1958. Fine waterproof, stainless steel military wristwatch type 104 with retour en vol, round button chronograph and registers.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, revolving graduated bezel, dust protecting cap. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, and the 15 minutes registers. "Baton" radiumed hands. M. 14"' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 84

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet, No. 3125, C.E.V. No. 51, sold to the Centre d'Essai en vol (Brettigny) on 2 February 1957, for 28500 Francs. Fine waterproof, stainless steel military wristwatch type XX with retour en vol round button chronograph and registers.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, revolving reeded bezel, dust protecting cap. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, and the 30 minutes registers. "Baton" radiumed hands. M. 14- rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 85

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet, end of 50's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel military wristwatch type XX with retour en vol round button chronograph and registers.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, revolving graduated bezel, dust protecting cap. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, and the 15 minutes registers. "Baton" radiumed hands. M. 14"' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial. Diam. 38 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 86

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 1851, sold to Mr. Forest on 7 April 1961, for 400 nouveaux Francs. Unusual, square, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman' s wristwatch

C. curved, polished, satined, triangular lapidated lugs. D. satined silver with painted Roman numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" steel hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial and the case. Numbered on the case and the movement. Dim. 28 x 38 mm

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 87

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 4150, sold to Mr. Ross on 15 March 1969, for 1920 Francs. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer, triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. champagne with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes, and with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary dial for the seconds, the 30 minutes registers and the 12 hours registers. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial. Numbered on the case. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 4086. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 88

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 4296, sold to Mr. Barrez on 21 April 1969, for 6000 Francs. Fine, centre second, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs, screwed bars. D. two-tone silver with painted Roman numerals, aperture for the date. "Baton" gold hands. M. 11"' flat, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial. Numbered on the case. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 89

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No 604, sold to Mr. Gainard on 13 November 1961, for 410 Francs. Fine waterproof, stainless steel military wristwatch Type XX, with retour en vol round button chronograph and registers, with stainless steel bezel.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, revolving graduated bezel, dust protecting cap. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, and the 15 minutes registers. "Baton " radiumed hands. M. 14"' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 90

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 14717, Type 11, 1960's. Fine aluminium dashboard aviator watch with chronograph and 15 minute recorder.

C. Oxidised with four fixation holes, the back with bayonet fixing, revolving bezel graduated from 1 to 60, winding crown and chronograph button below the dial. D. Black with luminescent Arabic numerals and indexes, outer minute and chronograph ring. Luminescent "modern" hands. M. 17"' nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement with monometallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work. Signed on the dial and case. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 91

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. B 21620, 1970's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel aviator Type XX, seconde generation, wristwatch with retour en vol round button chronograph and register, with black bezel.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, revolving graduated bezel, lapidated lugs. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 15 minutes and 12 hours registers . "Baton" radiumed hands. M. 14" ' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 92

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. B 21572, 1970's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel aviator Type XX, seconde generation, wristwatch with retour en vol round button chronograph and registers, with black bezel.

C. polished, screwed back, revolving graduated bezel, lapidatcd lugs. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers dials. "Baton" radiumed hands. M. 14''' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial. Numbered on the case. Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 93

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. B 21654, 1970's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel aviator Type XX, seconde generation, wristwatch with retour en vol round button chronograph and registers, with black bezel.

C. polished, screwed back, revolving graduated bezel, lapidated lugs. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers dials. "Baton" radiumed hands. M. 14''' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial. Numbered on the case. Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 94

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 4847, 1970's. Fine 18K gold keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece "Empire" with reeded band and polished back, the winding crown set with a sapphire cabochon. D. Black enamelled gold with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds on chapter rings en reserve. Gold Breguet hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance adjusted to five positions, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 95

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet, Automatic, No. 1969, 1970's. Fine and unusual, self-winding, forme coussin, flat, 18K yellow gold and black onyx gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, large bezel, sapphireset windingcrown, reeded band. D. bicolour black onyx and gold with painted radial Roman numerals. Breguet gold hands. M. 11"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 35 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 5 adjustments, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Numbered on the case. Dim. 38 x 38 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 96

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 4020, 1980's, retailed by Chaumet, Paris. Very fine and elegant 18K gold, diamond and sapphire set keyless skeleton dress watch.

C. Two piece with glazed back and reeded band, the bezel set with diamonds and sapphires. D. Silver chapter ring with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16 '" , gilt brass fully skeletonised and profusely engraved with foliage decoration, fitted in the centre of the dial, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance, selfcompensating balance spring. Signed on the dial. Accompanied by Breguet certificate No. 4511. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 17,825

LOT 97

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 4687, Saltarello Souscription, No. 12/50, sold on 16 November 1989. Very fine and rare, flat, jumping-hour, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, accompanied by the original certificate and box.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs, screwed bars, reeded band, part "guilloche " back. D. two-tone "guilloche " silver with painted Arabic numerals on a plain reserve, aperture for the jumping-hours. "Breguet" blued steel hand. M. 11 3/4 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 98

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 3548 B, Heures sautantes, No 214/400, Ref. 3420 PT, made in 1990. Very fine and rare, jumping-hour, self-winding, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, reeded band, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals, cryptographic signature under the 12, aperture for the jumping-hours. "Breguet " blued steel hand. M. 11 1/2"', Cal. 561, rhodium plated, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 5 adjustments, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Movement with two barrels in tandem. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 99

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet No. 2634, Heures sautantes, No 66/800, Ref. 3420 BA, made in 1990. Very fine and rare, jumping-hour, self winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, reeded band, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals, cryptographic signature under the 12, aperture for the jumping-hours. "Breguet" blued steel hand. M. 11 1/2"', Cal. 561, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever -escapement, monometallic balance, 5 adjustments, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, movement with two barrels in tandem, Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 20,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 100

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

Breguet, No. 1332 F, Ref. 3617 BA, 1990's. Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman' s wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar with phases and age of the moon and transparent back.

C. massive, polished, rounded bezel, reeded band, straight lugs, screwed bars. D. "guilloche " silver with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 30 minutes register, the days of the month, of the week, the months and the leap year, graduation for the age of the moon, outer graduation for the 1/5th of second, aperture for the lunations. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 13"', Cal. 533 QP, rhodium plated, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 32,000 - 36,000

Sold: CHF 40,250