660 lots

LOT 101

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

Breguet No. 3494 D, Ref. 3330 PT, 1990's. Very fine, self-winding, astronomic, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with eccentric dial, double date with phases and age of the moon.

C. massive, polished, semi-guilloche back, sapphireset winding-crown, reeded band. D. "guilloche " silver with an eccentric plain reserve with painted radial Roman numerals, graduation for the age of the moon, apertures for the days of the week, of the month and the lunations. M. 13 "' , Cal. 502 QSE, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 35 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 5 adjustments, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 102

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

Breguet No. 4271 D, Ref. 3057 BA, 1990's. Very fine astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch and perpetual calendar with phases and age of the moon and transparent back.

C. massive, polished, reeded band, straight lugs, screwed bars, sapphireset winding-crown. D. "guilloche " silvered gold with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve + auxiliary dials for the clays of the month, of the week, the 24 hours, the months and the leap year, sector for the lunar calendar, aperture for the lunations. "Breguet " blued steel hands. M. 12"', Cal. 502 QP3, hand engraved No. 168, 35 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 103

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

Breguet No. 4054 D, Serpentine, Ref. 3040 BA, 1990's. Very fine, astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch and triple date, with phases and age of the moon.

C. massive, polished, reeded band, straight lugs, screwed bars, sapphireset winding-crown. D. "guilloche" silvered gold with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve, concentric, a ring dial for the days of the month with Arabic numerals, graduation for the lunar calendar, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Breguet" blued steel hands, serpentine hand for the date. M. 12"', Cal. 502 QS, rhodium plated, 35 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 5 adjustments, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 104

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

Breguet No. 5185, Ref. 3130 BA, 1990's. Very fine astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman' s wristwatch with phases and age of the moon, date, and 50 hours power reserve, with phases and age of the moon and transparent back.

C. massive, polished, reeded band straight lugs, screwed bars, sapphireset winding-crown. D. "guilloche" silvered gold with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve, auxiliary dial for the date, sector for the up-and-down and the lunar calendar, aperture for the lunations. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 12"', Cal. 502 DR, hand engraved No. 1918, 35 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 17,825

LOT 105

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

Breguet No. 4760, Serpentine, Ref. 3040 BA / 106 D, retailed by Chaumet Paris, 1990 's. Very fine, astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch and triple date, with phases and age of the moon, with 18K gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, reeded band, hooded lugs, sapphireset winding-crown. D. "guilloche" silvered gold with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve, concentric, a ring dial for the days of the month with Arabic numerals, graduation for the lunar calendar, apertures for the clays of the week and the months. "Breguet" blued steel hands, serpentine hand for the date. M. 12"', Cal. 502 QS, rhodium plated, 35 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 5 adjustments, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 106

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

Breguet, Horloger de la Marine, No. 3887 C, Marine Automatique, Ref. 3400 BA, 1990's. Very fine, center second, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, and 18K yellow gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, reeded band, ogival winding-crown, straight lugs. D. "guilloche" silver with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve, aperture for the date. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 13"', Cal. 549, automatic winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 107

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

Breguet No. 4720 C Squelette, Ref. 3030 BB, 1990's. Very fine, self- winding, skeletonized, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown, straight lugs. D. skeletonized with an outer plain silver reserve with painted radial Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 12"', Cal. 502 SQ hand engraved No. 220, gilt brass, 35 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, engraved gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 108

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

Breguet No 211 E, Tourbillon, Brevet du 7 Messidor, An 9, No. 380, Ref. 3350 BA, 1990's. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman' s wristwatch with one minute tourbillon regulator.

C. massive, polished, reeded band, sapphire crystal back. D. "guilloche " silver with painted radial Roman numerals, visible tourbillon cage. M. 13 "' , Cal. 558, hand engraved, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm

Grading System: B

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 109

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

Breguet No. 3125 G, Ref. 3697 BR, made in 1996. Extremely fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with eccentric auxiliary dial for the hours with transparent back.

C. massive, polished, reeded band, straight lugs. D. "guilloche" silver with eccentric dial on the 10 with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve for the hours, + auxiliary seconds dial on the 6, outer graduation for the minutes. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 5 adjustments, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 20,125

LOT 110

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

Breguet, Horloger de la Marine, No 1704 D, Chronographe Marine Automatique, Ref. 3460 BA, 1990's. Very fine, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and date, with 18K yellow gold Breguet deployant clasp, accompanied by the original box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, reeded band, ogival winding-crown, straight lugs. D. "guilloche" silver with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the 1/5th of second, aperture for the date. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 13"' , Cal. 576, automatic winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 16,905

LOT 111

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

Breguet, Horloger de la Marine, No 2186 D, Chronographe Marine Automatique, Ref. 3460 PT, 1990's. Very fine, self-winding, waterproof, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and date, with platinum Breguet deployant clasp, accompanied by original box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, reeded band, ogival winding-crown, straight lugs. D. "guilloche" silver with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the 1/5th of second, aperture for the date. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 13 -, Cal. 576, automatic winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 112

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

(Breguet & Fits, No. 1666), imitation of a Repetition de premiere classe, circa 1810. Very fine and rarel8K gold, quarter repeating watch with jumping hour hand.

C. Four body, "forme collier" with reeded band and engine-turned back. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 24"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, Breguet overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with pare-chute suspension, flat balance spring with Breguet bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Repeating on gongs with pull-twist piston through the pendant and jumping hour hand. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 113

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

Mugnier Jne, rue Neuve des Petits Champs, Paris, No. 480, circa 1805. Fine 18K gold dumb quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body, Empire with fixed bezel and reeded band, the engine-turned back centred with the champleve enamelled initial "F". Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass, Lepine calibre with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on the case with two massive polished steel hammers, by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 114

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

Etienne Mugnier, rue Neuve des Petits Champs, Paris, No. 606, circa 1805. Fine 18K gold dumb quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body, Empire with fixed bezel and reeded band, the engine-turned back centred with the engraved initial "D". Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass, Lepine calibre with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on the case with two massive polished steel hammers, by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 115

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

Mugnier, Horloger de 1'Empereur et Roi, No. 1792, completed circa 1810. Fine and rare silver, quarter repeating coach watch with alarm, accompanied by the original key.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, with Paris hallmark for 1789, polished, the bezels with interlaced engraved decoration. D. White enamel by Vincent (signed on the enamel backing) with radial Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Hinged full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plane brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Alarm train with fixed barrel and revolving arbor, striking on a bell. Pull wound quarter repeating on the same bell. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 90 mm.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 116

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

Charles Oudin, Eleve de Breguet, Palais Royal, No. 65, circa 1800. Very fine and rare silver and gold early Montre de Souscription with special escapement.

C. Three body, "forme collier", polished with gold rims and hinges. D. White enamel by Borel (signed on the enamel backing) with Breguet numerals and souscription type divisions allowing to read the time with a precision of two minutes with a single hand. Blued steel "lance" .s ouscription hand. M. 22 '" gilt brass, souscription calibre with central barrel, gold and steel double wheel duplex escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on themovement. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 117

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

Charles Oudin, Eleve de Breguet, 52, Palais Royal, Paris, No. 803, circa 1810. Fine 18K gold quarter repeating grande and petite sonnerie striking clock-watch.

C. Three body, Empire, engine-turned "a grains d' orge" with goclrooned band. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel skeleton " spade" hands. M. 23"', gilt brass full plate double trains with going barrels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Grande and Petite Sonnerie striking train with polished steel visible work on the back plate and independent quarter repeating mechanism, striking on gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the cuvette.

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

LOT 118

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

Ls. Tavernier, rue de la Loi a Paris, No. KF/568, circa 1800. Fine and rare 18K gold watch with special calibre.

C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes " by Tavernier No. 2569, polished with reeded band. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel skeletonised Breguet hands. M. 21 "' , gilt brass, unusual bar calibre with fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring with regulator. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 119

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

L. Tavernier a Paris, No. 1600, circa 1810. Very fine 18K gold quarter repeating watch with special escapement.

C. Three body, Empire, engine-turned with reeded band, the back with an azure champleve enamelled initial "L" within a cartouche en reserve. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel by Lucard No. 1600 (signed on the enamel backing) with Breguet numerals. Blued steel hands. M. 22"', gilt brass, drawn from the Lepine calibre with free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring with Breguet bimetallic compensation curb on the regulator index. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 120

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

Tavernier a Paris, circa 1810. Very fine and rare eight day going gilt and oxidised bronze, hour and half-hour striking pyramidal clock.

C. The movement is fitted in the black patinated bronze pyramid applied above the dial with a fine ormolu panel chased with a scene depicting Venus and Cupid on a cloud, below a flying cherub, foliage decoration applied beneath the dial, gilt bronze foliage decoration applied on the base, armilary sphere on the top, lion's heads on the side panels and four engine-turned feet. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gilt brass Breguet hands. M. Brass circular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the dial. Height 55,5 cm.

Grading System: B

CHF 17,000 - 19,000

Sold: CHF 20,125

LOT 121

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

Giteau, Eleve de Breguet, 140, Palais Royal, Paris, No. 519, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold quarter repeating watch with lever escapement of the second generation.

C. Three body, Empire, engine-turned (the back worn). Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Gold engineturned with black champleve enamelled Roman numerals and half hour divisions in a floral pattern. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 22 "' , gilt brass with free standing barrel, 13 jewels, lateral lever escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on two polished steel square gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 122

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

Perusset, Eleve de Breguet, circa 1825. Fine and rare silver watch a seconde d'un coup.

C. Three body, "forme collier" engine-turned (the back worn). D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring and subsidiary seconds. Bold Breguet hands. M. 21 - , gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement of the second type introduced by Breguet circa 1812, the first made with draw, two-arm cut bimetallic balance with elastic suspension, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Dead centre second mechanism so call "seconde d'un coup" with bolt in the band. Signed on the movement. Diam. 55 cm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 13,225

LOT 123

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

Joseph Oudin, 11, rue Vivienne a Paris, No. 250, circa 1800. Very fine, silver, extra large montre a portrait with ivory miniature profil portrait of a lady painted by Adelaide Victorine Hall

C. Four body, by Joseph Bernard Montjoye (Master mark), engine turned " a grains d'orge" with reeded band and gold rims, the back with concealed compartment for the very fine miniature profile portrait of a lady over a black ground, painted on ivory by Hall. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals by Lucard (signed on the enamel backing). Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass, special calibre drawn from that of Lepine, the fusee and barrel secured by a single bridge, verge escapement within a small cage, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the movement. Diam. 69 mm.

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 124

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

Lepine, Horloger de Plmperatrice, a Paris No. 6198, circa 1810. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set montre a tact with special escapement.

C. Three body, " forme collier with milled rims", azure enamelled cover and back, the azure bans with gold three-leaf clover decoration and diamond-set touch pieces, the back with a revolving diamond-set a tact arrow. Hinged gold cuvette with eccentric small dial aperture. D. Small silver eccentric with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16 -, gilt brass, Lepine calibre with free standing barrel, virgule escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette and movement. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

LOT 125

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

Gubelin, Lucern, Swiss, No. 2582, completed in 1937 for the Coronation of George VI, H.M. the King of England and H.M. the Queen Elizabeth, in 1937, accompanied with the original key. Very fine and rare table clock, designed as a lantern clock, from a small series of 8 pieces.

C. Gilt brass in theform of a lantern clock with glazed back and topped by a stylised Royal Crown, The face engraved: Coronation - H.M. King George VI - H.M. Queen Elizabeth - May 12th 1937 and applied with the attribute of the Royalty an profile portraits of the sovereigns. D. Applied gilt brass chapter ring with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "fleurs de lys " hands. M. Brass rectangular with going barrel, 13 jewels, platform with lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dim. 20 x 9,5 x 9,5 cm.

Grading System: B

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 126

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

Mido, Swiss, No. 252267, circa 1927. Fine and rare 18K gold keyless dress watch designed as an automobile radiator, from a very limited series specially made for a German Automobile Club.

C. Three body, massive, designed as a radiator, applied with a small enamel plaque painted the logo of the Club. D. Oxidised silver, decorated in a honeycomb pattern with applied gold Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "trefle" hands. M. 15 "' , rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Dim. 62 x 40 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 127

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

Mido, "Swiss", No. 155192, circa 1927. Very fine 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch in shape of a automobile radiator-grill, from a very limited series specially made for the Automobile Club Suisse.

C. shaped, massive, polished, hinged back, wire lugs, at 12 o 'clock, gold medallion bearing the initials A.C.S. D. grey with the grill design with painted Arabic numerals. "Breguet" gold hands. M. 5 1/2"' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 15 x 27 mm

Grading System: B

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 128

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

Movado, "Andy Warhol Times/5" No. 143/250, made in 1988. Fine and very unusual, "World Time", rectangular, black stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with five dials representing five different view of New York for five different time zones, with its wooden and glass fitted box and certificate.

C. five polished cases linked together, signatures and number on the back. D. five dials with five different views. "Baton" red hands. M. with quartz standardization. Cases and movements signed. Measuring approx. 225 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 129

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, "Quantieme Perpetuel Carre" No. 4, Ref. 25749 PT, made in 1994. Extremely fine and rare, square, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, accompanied by a 18K white gold pushpiece, a fitted box and a certificate.

C. massive, polished, transparent back, teardrop lugs. D. white enamel with applied platinum indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week and the months, graduation for the age of the moon, aperture for the lunations. " Feuille " platinum hands. M. Cal. 2003/2, manual winding, 18 jewels. Signed on the dial and the movement, numbered on the case. Dim. 27 x 37 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 17,000 - 19,000

Sold: CHF 20,125

LOT 130

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, "700e Amiiversaire" No. 19/70, made in 1991. Very fine astronomic, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and lunar calendar. Accompanied with a 18K white gold push-pin, a wooden fitted box and a certificate.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, teardrop lugs, dedicated back. D. white enamel with applied platinum indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months and the lunar calendar, aperture for the lunations. "Baton" platinum hands. M. 2003/2, manual winding, 18 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed, numbered on the case. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 131

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, "700e anniversaire" No. 54/70, made in 1991. Very fine astronomic, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and lunar calendar. Accompanied with a 18K white gold push-pin, a wooden fitted box and a certificate.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, teardrop lugs, dedicated back. D. white enamel with applied platinum indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months and the lunar calendar, aperture for the lunations. "Baton" platinum hands. M. 2003/2 , manual winding, 18 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed, numbered on the case. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 132

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, "Tourbillon Automatique" No. 209, presented in 1986. Very fine and rare, self-winding, rectangular "galbe", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with tourbillon escapement, 18K gold deployant clasp, accompanied with an electric winding fitted box and a certificate.

C. massive, polished, hooded lugs, back winder. D. sun rays engraved gold with indexes for the hours, apertures for the visible tourbillon regulator on the 11, and the oscillating weight of the automatic winding. "Feuille" gold hands. M. automatic winding, 32 jewels. Signed on the dial and the movement, numbered on the case. Dim. 29 x 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 28,750

LOT 133

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

Boucheron, Paris, No. 244/1600, made in 1990. Very fine tonneau shaped, 18K yellow gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel set with diamonds, sapphireset winding-crown. D. entirely paved with diamonds. "Baton" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Signed on the case. Dim. 31 x 39 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 134

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

Boucheron, Paris, No. 258/835, made in 1991. Very fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch with 18K gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel set with diamonds, sapphireset winding-crown. D. entirely paved with diamonds. "Baton " gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Signed on the case. Dim. 24 x 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 135

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Officier", No. 769373, case No. 2864285, Ref. 3960, made in 1989 Fine and rare 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, dedicated gold cuvette, screwed bars. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9"-215 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 43,700

LOT 136

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 752723, case No. 2864636, Ref. 3969, made in 1989. Very fine tonneau shaped, jumping-hour, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch accompanied by a certificate.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes, aperture for the jumping-hours. "Breguet" blued steel hand. M. 13"' 215 HG Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 29 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 44,850

LOT 137

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, " Officier", No. 767614, case No. 2862526, Ref. 3960, made in 1989. Fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, dedicated gold cuvette, screwed bars. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9" '-215 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 138

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 752981, case No. 2864894, Ref. 3969, made in 1989. Very fine tonneau shaped, jumping-hour, platinum gentleman's wristwatch, accompanied by a certificate and box.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back. D. matt silver with painted radial Arabic numerals for the minutes, aperture for the jumping-hours. "Breguet" blued steel hand. M. 13"' 215 HG Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 29 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 90,000 - 110,000

LOT 139

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

Graff, London, 1990's. Fine 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch (total weight: 3,10ct).

C. massive, polished, bezel and straight lugs set with round diamonds. D. entirely paved with diamonds. "Baton" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Signed on the dial and on the back. Diam. 26 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 140

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

Graff, London, No. 50 of a limited edition, 1990 ' s. Fine 18K white gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch (total weight: 5,65ct).

C. massive, polished, rounded bezel set with baguette and round diamonds and stylishly lugs set with diamonds, diamondset winding-crown. D. entirely paved with diamonds. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. with quartz standardization. Signed on the back. Diam. 24 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

LOT 141

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

Graff, London, No. 39 of a limited edition, 1990's. Fine 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch (total weight: 13,55ct) with a heavy 18K gold integrated bracelet entirely set with diamonds.

C. massive, polished, rounded bezel set with baguette and round diamonds and stylishly lugs set with diamonds, diamondset winding-crown. D. entirely paved with diamonds. "Feuille " blued steel hands. M. with quartz standardization. Signed on the back. Diam. 24 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 75,000 - 85,000

LOT 142

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

Graff, London, No. 13 of a limited edition, 1990's. Fine 18K white gold and diamonds lady 's wristwatch (total weight: 2,22ct).

C. massive, polished, rounded bezel and lugs set with diamonds in a ribbon knot design, sapphireset winding-crown. D. entirely paved with diamonds. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Signed on the dial and the back. Diam. 23 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 143

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

Graff, London, 1990's. Fine 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch (total weight: 1,39ct) with a heavy 18K gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, rounded bezel, lugs set with diamonds in a ribbon knot design. D. mother of pearl with diamondset indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Signed on the dial and the back. Diam. 21 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 144

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

Carder, Paris, "Reversible", 1990's. Very fine and rare rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18ct pink gold Carrier deployant clasp, accompanied by a fitted box.

C. massive, polished, winder at 12 c 'clock, cabochon sapphire on the bezel. D. "guilloche" silver with painted Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2"', 19 jewels, manual winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 37 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 26,450

LOT 145

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

Carder Paris, "Crash-Watch", No. 182, made in 1991. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp, accompanied by a fitted box.

C. shaped, massive, polished, sapphireset windingcrown. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals, the signature Cartier appears inside the VII. "Baton " blued steel hands. M. 5 3/4 "' , 19 jewels, manual winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 42 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

LOT 146

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

Carder, Paris, "Santos-Dumont" No. 82/90, gentleman's wristwatch, made in 1994. Extremely fine and rare, square, platinum and 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K white gold Carder deployant clasp, accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, satined, sapphireset winding-crown. D. champagne with hand painted radial Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' , 17 jewels. manual winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 147

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

Bulgari, Automatic, "Amphitheatre" No. 395/500, made in 1989. Very fine and rare, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel bearing the engraved signature, straight lugs, dedicated back, buckle bearing the signature. D. black with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. Cal. BV 220 - AT 35 GL automatic winding. Signed on the case. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 148

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

Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, "Memento" No. 42, 1990's. Very fine and unusual, center second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, alarm and two crowns, accompanied by a fitted box.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, "Vendome " type lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals, at the centre revolving alarm dial, aperture for the date. M. manual winding. Dial and casc signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 3,200 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 149

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

Corum, "Meteorite Peary" No. 458, 1990's. Self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, hooded lugs beating on each lug two blue ename medallions one with the number and the other one with a map of the world. D. is part of a genuine piece of meteorite and bears an outer blue ring dial for the date, aperture for the moon phases. "Dauphine " gold hands. Signed on the case. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 7,130

LOT 150

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

Daniel Roth, "Extra-Plate Medium" No. 87, Ref. BB 2167, 1990's. Fine and rare, rounded hexagonal, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 42 hours power reserve, accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C.massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. chased silver plated gold with a silver ring with radial painted Roman numerals. "Fleche" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 0167, 18 jewels, manual winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 35 x 40 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 151

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

Graff, London, 1990's. Fine 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady ' s wristwatch (total weight 0,15ct) with a heavy 18K gold integrated bracelet "a grosses mailles".

C. massive, polished, bezel and lugs set with diamonds in a ribbon knot design. D. mother of pearl with applied gold Roman numerals and indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Signed on the dial and the back. Diam. 21 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 152

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

Graff London, 1990's. Fine centre second, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with double date and moon phases and a heavy 18K yellow gold bracelet "a mailles".

C. massive, polished, graduated bezel engraved with Arabic numerals from 1 to 60, screwed back. D. white with applied gold indexes. + auxiliary dials for the days of the month and of the week, aperture for the lunations. "Baton" radiumed hands. M. automatic winding. Dial and case signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 153

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

Graff, London, 1990's. Fine 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch (total weight 0,15ct) with date and a heavy 18K gold integrated bracelet "A grosses mailles".

C. massive, polished, bezel and lugs set with diamonds in a ribbon knot design. D. black with applied gold Roman numerals and indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Signed on the dial and the back. Diam. 21 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 154

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

Graff London, 1990's. Fine tonneau shaped, 18K yellow gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch (total weight 0,68ct).

C. massive, polished, bezel set with diamonds, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white enamel with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. manual winding. Dial and case signed. Dim. 29 x 33 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 155

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

Graff, London, "Leader Collection" 1990's. Fine 18K yellow gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch (total weight 3,45ct).

C. massive, polished, rounded bezel set with round diamonds. D. champagne with diamondset indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Signed on the dial, the band and the back. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 156

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

Ulysse Nardin, Lode, Suisse, "Astrolabium Galileo Galilei", Ref. 931-22, 1990's. Very fine, astronomic, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with matching heavy gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, bezel graduated with engraved Roman numerals, fluted lugs, transparent back. D. blue and mat silver bearing the following indications : the Equinoctial time, the local time, the months, the zodiacal signs, the elevation and azimuth of the sun and the moon on the planisphere, the diurnal and nocturnal hours, the phases of the moon, the aspects in which the sun and the moon stand to each other. M. engraved gilt brass, automatically. Case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 157

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

Girard-Perregaux, for Ferrari, "chronographe a rattrapante, prototype", made in 1994. Very fine and rare, self-winding, waterproof, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button split second chronograph and registers, three crown, 40 hours power reserve and 18K white gold deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed dedicated back, on the winding-crown, the logo "Ferrari". D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, under the 12 the logo "Ferrari". "Dauphine " gold hands. M. Cal. 8290, 27 jewels, automatic winding. Dial and case signed. Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 158

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

Franck Muller, No. 10, 1990's Very fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, equation of time with retrograde indication, perpetual calendar, moon phases and 42 hours power reserve.

C. massive, polished, transparent back, screwed bars. D. two-tone silver with blued steel hour indexes and painted red Arabic numerals for the seconds + auxiliary dials for the 30 minutes register, the days of the month, of the week, the 24 hours, and the leap year, sector for the months and the retrograde equation of time, aperture for the lunations. "Pomme" blued steel hands. M. 13 1/2"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 28 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Diam. 39 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 159

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

LOT 160

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

Graff, London, made by Chopard, 1990's. Very fine 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with a heavy 18K gold bangle bracelet with teardrop decoration, some set with diamonds (total weight 5,88ct).

C. massive, polished, rounded bezel. D. mother of pearl with diamondset indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Signed on the dial and the back. Diam. 23 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 161

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

Graff, London, "Leader Collection" No. 123 of a limited edition, 1990's. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a heavy 18K gold integrated bracelet with "chevrons" decoration.

C. massive, polished, rounded bezel. D. black with applied black radial Roman numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Signed on the dial, the band and the back. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 162

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

Graff, London, "Leader Collection " No. 128 of a limited edition, 1990's. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a heavy 18K gold integrated bracelet with "chevrons" decoration.

C. massive, polished, rounded bezel. D. champagne with diamondset indexes (total weight 0,12ct). "Baton" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Signed on the dial, the band and the back. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 163

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

Graff, London, "Leader Collection" No. 143 of a limited edition, 1990's. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a heavy 18K gold integrated bracelet with "chevrons" decoration.

C. massive, polished, rounded bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold radial Roman numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Signed on the dial, the band and the back. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 164

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

ZZeenniitthh "Chronometre" No. 237/300, made in 1990. Very fine and rare, commemorative, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch accompanied by a fitted box, a certificate of guarantee and a certificate of the "Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres" (Bulletin de Marche No. 4009542), in Le Locle, Switzerland.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, on the 3, the case number. "Baton " gold hands. M. No. 35647, manual winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 165

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

Ref. 5433, specially made for the "Tir Federal, Winterthur" in 1990. Fine 18K gold keyless hunting cased keyless watch, in original fitted box, accompanied by certificate.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine, cover and back decorated for the 1990 federal shooting contest, with inscription in French, Italian and German. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 16"", gilt metal, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted for five positions, shock proof suspension, self compensating balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 4,000 - 5,001

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 166

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

Chronoswiss, "Hora" No. 270/700, Ref. 1351, 1990's. Very fine and rare, jumping-hour, rectangular, 18K yellow and white gold gentleman's wristwatch, accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, transparent back, ball shaped winding-crown, screwed bars. D. matt silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumping-hours. "Lozenge" blued steel hands. M. Cal. FEF 130, 15 jewels, manual winding. Signed on the dial, numbered on the movement. Dim. 28 x 42 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 167

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

Armin Strom, Burgdorf-Bern, "Unikat" No. 02/99, made in 1992. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. massive, polished, transparent back, sapphireset winding-crown. D. "guilloche" silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. engraved, manual winding. Signed on the dial. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 168

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

Longines, "Lindbergh" No. 846/1000, invented by Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, US Pat. 1923305, made in 1987. Very fine, hour angle, centre second, stainless steel aviator' wristwatch, accompanied with a wooden fitted box, certificate and an attache-case containing a wooden replica of the "Spirit of St-Louis" airplane.

C. polished, revolving bezel with the enamelled 15 degrees graduations, graduated band, the hallshaped crown activates also the revolving central dial, hinged back. D. white enamel with enamelled Roman Humeral for the12 hours indication, concentric, the 180 degrees, at the centre, revolving champagne dial bearing the 60 minutes and the 15 degrees. "Breguet" Blued steel hands. M. 17"' rhodium plated, l7jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 169

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

Alain Silberstein, Chronometer "Hebraika", No 008/100, made in 1994. Very fine and rare self-winding, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, with a stainless steel integrated bracelet, and accompanied with an electric windingfitted box and certificate, and with a certificate of the "Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres" (Bulletin de Marche) in Bienne.

C. polished, transparent back, straight lugs, star shaped winding-crown. D. black with painted Arabic numerals and Hebraic sector, on the other face, the revolving Hebraic calendar and the gold rotor. Multicoloured fancy hands. M. automatic winding. Dial and case signed. Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 170

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

Rolex, Quartz, No 369, 1970's Unusual and heavy, center second, tonneau shaped, 18Kyellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with date and with a heavy 18K yellow gold bracelet and a pink gold Rolex deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, satined, reeded bezel, the back bears the dedication " Russell K. Von DerAhe, 600 Rudder, Fenton Mo. 63026. The case bears a special sliding system for fixing the bracelet. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 39 x 40 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 171

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, Automatic, " Calendrier Perpetuel Grand Revell" No. 19/250, 1990's. Very fine, large, waterproof, self-winding, centre fifth of second, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, alarm on bronze bell, and 24 hours indication with three crowns, accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, stepped bezel, fluted lugs. Alarm winding-crown on the 2, setting and winding-crown on the 4, and on the 8, windingcrown for quick adjustment of the calendar. D. white enamel with applied platinum and tritium indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months and the 24 hours, in red the hours during which the time adjustment is prohibited, apertures for the leap year and the lunations, outer fifth of second graduation. "Skeleton" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 919 by Jaeger LeCoultre, automatic winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 21,275

LOT 172

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Reverso Chronographe Retrograde" No. 230/500, 1990's. Extremely fine and rare, rectangular, double face, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and date, with 44 hours power reserve, 18K pink gold deployant clasp and accompanied by a wooden fitted box and by a certificate.

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel, transparent back. D. "guilloche" silver with painted Arabic numerals, aperture for the date, chronograph start/stop display with, on the back, the seconds and the retrograde 30 minutes register ring dials. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9"' 37 jewels, manual winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 42 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 31,050

LOT 173

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

International Watch Co, Schaffhausen, Swiss, Ref. 5510, No. 026/250, made in 1991. Fine 18K gold, moon phase astronomical keyless watch with perpetual calendar.

C. Double body, massive "bassine", polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute and calendar rings, sunk subsidiary seconds with outer clays of the week, central moon phase aperture, its age on the border. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Glazed 16 " ', gilt brass, fully engraved with scrolled inhabited foliage, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial and case. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 174

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

International Watch Co, Schaffhausen, Swiss, Ref.5425, made in 1983. Fine 18K gold keyless watch with regulator dial and thermometer.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Matt silver of regulator type with small eccentric satine subsidiary hour dial with Arabic numerals, symmetrical subsidiary seconds, outer Arabic minute ring on the border and small half moon sector for the centigrade thermometer. Blued steel "serpent " hand. M. 16"' , gilt metal, "fausses cotes" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted for five positions, shock proof suspension, self compensating balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,555

LOT 175

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 800089, Ref. 5000, 1990's. Very fine, self-winding, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K white gold Patek Philippe, deployant clasp accompanied by a box and a certificate.

C. massive, polished, transparent back. D. black with radial white Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial on the 4. "Baton" white hands. M. 14"' 240 PS aut. rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 27jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 22K gold micro- rotor. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 176

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 775213, Ref. 5038, made in 1996. Very fine and rare, self-winding, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, white gold and black push-pin, accompanied by an electric winding fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, transparent back, reeded and stepped bezel. D. black with lacquered white radial Roman numerals + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the 24 hours, the months and the leap year, aperture for the lunations. "Alpha" lacquered white hands. M. Cal. 240 Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark,17 jewels, 22K yellow gold rotor, automatic winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm

Grading System: B

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 52,900

LOT 177

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 801058, Ref. 5000F, made for Hausmann & Co. (Roma) in 1994. Fine and unusual, self-winding, waterproof, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box and certificate and Patek Philippe pink gold deployant clasp, with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. iced ivory with applied pink gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial on the 4. "Breguet " blued steel hands. M. 240 PS, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, 27 jewels, automatic winding Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 23,575

LOT 178

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

Rolex Oster Perpetual "Day Date", Officialy certified Chronometer, Ref. 6511/4, made on 19 July 1955. Extremely rare, centre second, self winding, stainless steel, gentleman wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, 18K white gold graduated bezel. D. silver with stainless steel indexes, aperture for the date and the days of the week. "Baton" stainless steel hands. M. 12"' 3/4 rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 26 jewels, lever escapement, Super balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.

Grading System: B

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 18,975

LOT 179

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, "Royal Oak", No. 4524, 1990's. Fine octagonal, waterproof, 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with date, 18K gold integrated bracelet, fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. red laquer with diamondset indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 31 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 9,545

LOT 180

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

Corum, "Meteorite", 1990's. Fine, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K gold integrated bracelet and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, lugs repeating the decoration of the bracelet, dedicated back. D. the dial is part of a genuine piece of meteorite, of cosmic origin, impact point 19°27' N., 99°35' W., Mexico. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Signed on the case. Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 181

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Gondolo", Ref. 5010/1, 1990's. Very fine, waterproof, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold integrated bracelet and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, central fluted lugs, stepped bezel. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Lozenge" blued steel hands. M. with quartz standardization. Dim. 25 x 40 1nm.

Grading System: B

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 182

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, 1990's. Fine, tonneau shaped, 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with 18K gold linked bracelet and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, bezel and lugs set with diamonds. D. mother-of-pearl with diamondset indexes. "Baton" black hands. M. with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 18 x 22 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 183

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, " Ellipse", Ref. 4764, 1990's. Fine oval, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch, with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, central lugs. D.dark blue with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 19 x 29 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 184

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, "Royal Oak", 1990's.

Octagonal, 18K yellow gold and "guilloche" gold cuff links.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,380

LOT 185

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, Automatic, "Phidias", Ref. 16020/967J-7, 1990's. Fine, waterproof, 18K yellow gold mid-size wristwatch with 18K yellow gold integrated bracelet with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, reeded graduated bezel. D. "guilloche" matt silver dial with diamond indexes. "Baton " gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 28 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 186

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, "Essentielles", Ref. 33093/J7, 1990's. Very fine, hammered 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with matching gold integrated bracelet and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, hammered bezel. D. "guilloche" silver dial with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. manual winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 187

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, Automatic, "Phidias", Ref. 16020/967M-7, 1990's. Fine, waterproof, 18K yellow gold and stainless steel mid-size wristwatch with 18K yellow gold and stainless steel integrated bracelet and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, reeded graduated bezel. D. "guilloche" matt silver dial with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 28 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

LOT 188

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, Ref. 31540/G7, 1990's. Very fine, 18K white gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, bezel set with diamonds, straight lugs. D. entirely pave-set with diamonds. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. manual winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 11,500 - 13,500

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 189

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, Ref. 23700, 1990's.

Ball shaped, 18K yellow gold and black enamel cuff links.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,495

LOT 190

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, "Tonneau", Ref. 31550/J3, 1990's. Very fine, tonneau shaped, 18K yellow gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, bezel and lugs set with diamonds. D. "guilloche" silver with diamondset indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. manual winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 31 x 32 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 191

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

Blancpain, "Repetition Minutes Quantieme Perpetuel, Automatique" No. 10, 1990's. Extremely fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, minute repeating, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, sapphire crystal back. D. white enamel with applied gold Roman numerals + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months and the lunar calendar, aperture for the lunations. " Feuille " gold hands. M. 11"' gilt brass, 32 jewels, 21K gold rotor, repeater on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 192

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

Blancpain, "Repetition Minutes" No. 10, 1990's. Very fine and rare, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, transparent back. D. matt silver with applied gold Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 10"' gilt brass, 23 jewels, manual winding, repeater on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 40,250

LOT 193

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

Blancpain, "Chronographe rattrapante automatique" No. 532, 1990's. Fine, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button split-second chronograph, registers and date.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. white enamel with applied gold Roman numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, aperture for the date. "Baton" gold hands. M. automatic winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 194

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, Automatic, "Royal Oak" No. 196, 1990'S. Octagonal, self-winding, centre second, waterproof,18K pink gold and "Tantale" gentleman's wristwatch with date, and accompanied by an octagonal green leather fitted box.

C. massive, polished, satined, equipped with a four position screwed-down winding-crown. D.grey with applied radiumed gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" radiumed gold hands. M. Cal. 2125, automatic winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 x 43 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,440

LOT 195

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

No. 091, 1990's. Octagonal, self-winding, centre second, waterproof,18K pink gold and "Tantale" gentleman's wristwatch with date, and accompanied by an octagonal green leather fitted box.

C. massive, polished, satined, equipped with a four position screwed-down winding-crown. D.pink with applied radiumed gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" radiumed gold hands. M. Cal. 2125, automatic winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 x 43 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 6,440

LOT 196

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, Automatic, "Royal Oak" No. 224, 1990's. Octagonal, self-winding, centre second, waterproof,18K pink gold and "Tantale" gentleman's wristwatch with date, and accompanied by an octagonal green leather fitted box.

C. massive, polished, satined, equipped with a four position screwed-down winding-crown. D.grey with applied radiumed gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton " radiumed gold hands. M. Cal. 2125, automatic winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 x 43 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 197

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, Automatic, "Royal Oak" No. 861, 1990's. Very fine, octagonal, self-winding, centre second, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp, accompanied by an octagonal green leather fitted box .

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, four position screwed-clown winding-crown. D. "guilloche" red with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" gold hands. M. Cal. 2140, 21K yellow gold rotor, automatic winding Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 43 mm

Grading System: B

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,510

LOT 198

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, Automatic, "Royal Oak" No. 587, 1990's. Very fine, octagonal, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch with date, 18K gold integrated bracelet, accompanied by an octagonal green leather fitted box.

C. massive, polished, satined, bezel set with diamonds, screwed back, four position screwed-down winding-crown. D. "guilloche" gold with diamondset indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" gold hands. M. Cal. 2140, 21K yellow gold rotor, automatic winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 39 x 48 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 199

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, Automatic, "Royal Oak" No. 057, 1990's. Octagonal, center second, self-winding, waterproof,18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, and 18K yellow gold integrated bracelet, accompanied by an octogonal green leather fitted box.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. "guilloche" black with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" gold hands. M. Cal. 2125, automatic winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 200

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, Automatic, "Royal Oak" No. 1003, 1990's. Octagonal, self-winding, waterproof,18K yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with double date and moon phases, 18K yellow gold and stainless steel integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, equipped with a four position screwed-down winding-crown. D. "guilloche" grey with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary ring dials for the days of the month and of the week, aperture for the moon phases. "Baton" gold hands. M. Cal. 2825, automatic winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 11,500