660 lots

LOT 201

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Ellipse " , Ref. 3848, 1980's. Fine oval, 18K white gold gentleman' s wristwatch, accompanied with a fitted box.

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Ellipse " , Ref. 3848, 1980's. Fine oval, 18K white gold gentleman' s wristwatch, accompanied with a fitted box.

Grading System: B

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 202

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Ellipse", Ref. 3848, 1980's. Fine oval, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, accompanied with a fitted box.

C. massive, polished, hooded lugs. D.dark blue with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 23-300 PM Geneva Quality Hall Mark, 18 jewels, manual winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 25 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 203

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, 1980's. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K gold integrated bracelet and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, sapphireset winding-crown. D. black. M. manual winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 204

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, Ref. 4224-2/958, 1980's. Very fine and unusual, rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with a very special designed 18K yellow gold integrated bracelet, made of reeded rectangular alternatively oval shaped medallions, accompanied with a fitted box.

C. massive, polished, hooded lugs. D. dark blue with applied gold indexes. "Baton " gold hands. M. 7"', 18 jewels, manual winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 20 mm. Bracelet: Measuring approx. 190 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 205

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, Ref. 3744, 1980's. Fine extra-flat, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, accompanied with a fitted box.

C. massive, polished, satined, straight lugs. D. white enamel with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 206

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

Gerald Genta, Geneve, retailed by Graff, London, 1990's. Fine ocatgonal, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold integrated bracelet, accompanied by a wooden fitted box .

C. massive, polished, straight lugs. D. white enamel with radiumed indexes. "Baton" radiumed gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Signed on the dial and on the back, also signed Graff on the back. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 207

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

Chopard, Geneve, "Automatic", "Calendrier Perpetuel Retrograde", Ref. 2249, 1990's. Very fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, tonneau shaped, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, accompanied by a fitted box.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, stepped bezel and hugs. D. satined silver with painted radial Roman numerals + auxiliary dials for the days of the week, the 24 hours, the months and the leap year, retrograde graduation for the clays of the month, aperture for the lunations. "Feuille" gold hands. M. Cal. 888, automatic winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 43 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

LOT 208

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

Chopard, Geneve, "Automatic", "Calendrier Perpetuel Retrograde", Ref. 2249, 1990's. Very fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, tonneau shaped, waterproof, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, accompanied by a fitted box.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, stepped bezel and lugs. D. satined silver with painted radial Roman numerals + auxiliary dials for the days of the week, the 24 hours, the months and the leap year, retrograde graduation for the days of the month, aperture for the lunations. "Feuille " blued steel hands. M. Cal. 888, automatic winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 43 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

Sold: CHF 33,350

LOT 209

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

Gerald Genta, Geneve, "Automatic", retailed by Graff, London, 1990's. Very fine 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with two different time zones, and two crowns, accompanied by a green wooden fitted box.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crowns, screwed bars. D. "guilloche " and matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals in 12, on the 6, auxiliary dial in 24 with painted Arabic numerals for the second time-zone. "Baton" gold hands. M. automatic winding. Signed on the dial and on the back, also signed Graff on the back. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

LOT 210

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

Gerald Genta, Geneve, "Automatic", retailed by Graff, London, 1990's. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with two different time zones, and two crowns, accompanied by a green wooden fitted box.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crowns, screwed bars. D. "guilloche" and mother-of-pearl with painted radial Roman numerals in 12, on the 6, auxiliary dial in 24 with painted Arabic numerals for the second time-zone. "Baton" gold hands. M. automatic winding. Signed on the dial and on the back, also signed Grain on the back. Diam. 35 mm,

Grading System: B

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 211

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

Rolex, "Prince Railway", Ref. 1527, 1930 ' s. Fine rectangular curved, 18K pink and white gold gentleman' s wristwatch.

C. bicolour, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' Extra Prima Observatory Quality, rhodium plated, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 42 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 212

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

Rolex, "Prince Classic", Ref. 1862, 1930's. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' Ultra Prima, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjusments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 40 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 213

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

Rolex, "Prince Imperial" Ref. 1585, 1940's. Fine stainless steel and black lacquer, keyless dress watch.

C. Two piece, shaped, satine with black lacquered borders and bow. D. Silvered two-tone matt and satine with black Arabic numeral. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 14,5 "', shaped, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance timed in six positions, with Rolex patented cap, selfcompensating observatory quality Rolex balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Dim. 41 x 37 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 214

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

Rolex, "Prince Brancard Chronometer", Ref. 1541, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, 9K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C.bicolour, flared, massive, polished, white and yellow gold stripes on the lugs, stepped sides, dust protecting cap. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 215

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

Rolex, "Anti-Magnetique", 1930's. Very fine and small, 9K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph on the crown, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton" radiumed hands. M. 10 1/2"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 23 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 216

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

Rolex, "Precision", Ref. 37, 1950 ' s. Fine and unusual, asymmetric, very stylistic, 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with concealed dial.

C. massive, polished, asymmetric, cover, bezel and lugs entirely pierces with stripes and set with diamonds. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Lozenge" gold hands. M. 7"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 44 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 217

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

Rolex, Ref. 3672, 1940's. Very fine rectangular, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, reeded horizontal hooded lugs. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals, at the centre, graduation for the seconds. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 6 3/4"' Prima, oval, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 6 adjusments, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 34 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 218

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

Rolex, "Precision " , made for the French Market, 1940's. Fine square, 18K white gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with 18K white gold bracelet entirely engraved with floral designs.

C. massive, polished, bezel and lugs set with round and baguette diamonds. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 4 1/2"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 13 x 62 mm. Bracelet: Measuring approx. 180 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 219

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

Rolex, "Antimagnetique", Ref. 7811, 1940's. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, satined, dedicated back. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 220

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

Rolex, "Antimagnetic", Ref. 3695, 1940's. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 14"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 221

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

Rolex, "Shock-Resisting", Ref. 2734, 1930's. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch

C. polished, graduated bezel, mobile hooded lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 222

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

Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer", Ref. 2940, 1950's. Fine waterproof, tonneau shaped, centre second, selfwinding, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with pink gold and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. satined silver with applied pink gold indexes. "Alpha" radiumed gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 5,405

LOT 223

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

Rolex, "Oyster Chronographe Antimagnetique", Ref. 3525, 1940's. Fine waterproof, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, pink gold bezel. D. black with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dian'. 35 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 224

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

Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer", Ref. 6062, 1950's. Very fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. satined silver with applied gold star indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

LOT 225

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

Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer", Ref. 6098, 1950 `s. Fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, centre second, selfwinding, 18K gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. matt silver with applied gold star indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10 1/2"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 226

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

Rolex, "Cosmograph Daytona", Ref. 6262, with black bezel, 1970's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer and with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour silver and black with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" tritium steel hands. M. 13'" rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self= compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dian. 37 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 227

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

Rolex, "Oyster Cosmograph Daytona", Ref. 6265, with steel bezel, 1970's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour silver and black with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" tritium steel hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 228

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

Rolex, "Oyster, " Cosmograph", Ref. 6263, with steel bezel, 1970's. Fine waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer and with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour silver and black with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" tritium steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self= compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 nun.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 229

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

Rolex, "Oyster Chronograph Anti-Magnetic", Ref. 6234, 1960's. Fine waterproof, tonneau shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown. D. matt silver with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer and telemeter graduation. "Alpha" steel and litium hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diann. 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 13,225

LOT 230

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

Rolex, "Cosmograph Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6241, with black bezel, 1970's. Very fine, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour black and white with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" tritium steel hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 231

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

Rolex, "Cosmograph Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6239, with steel bezel, 1970's. Very fine, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour black and white with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" tritium steel hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 232

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

Rolex, "Cosmograph Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6239, with steel bezel, 1970's. Very fine, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour black and white with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton " tritium steel hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 233

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

Rolex, "Oyster Cosmograph Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6263, with black bezel, 1970's. Extremely fine and rare, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour black and white with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton " tritium steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm

Grading System: B

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 234

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

Rolex, "Oyster, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Cosmograph", Ref. 6263, with gold bezel, 1970's. Fine waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer and with 18K yellow gold Jubilee bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour, dedicated back. D. bicolour gold and black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 33,350

LOT 235

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

Rolex, "Oyster, Superlative Chronometer", Officially Certified, Cosmograph", Ref. 6263, with black bezel, 1970's Fine waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour gold and black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 236

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

Rolex, "Oyster, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Cosmograph", Ref. 6263, with gold bezel, 1970's. Fine waterproof, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer and with 14K yellow gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour gold and black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 237

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

Rolex, "Cosmograph Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6241, with black bezel, 1970's, retailed by Cartier. Very fine, waterproof, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, accompanied by Cartier Certificate.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour black and gold with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" tritium gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 69,575

LOT 238

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

Rolex, "Cosmograph Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6241, with black bezel, 1970's, retailed by Cartier. Very fine and rare, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolour black and white with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton " tritium steel hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 239

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

Paul Garnier, Horloger, 6 & 16 rue Taitbout, Paris, No. 6802, made for the Paris - Lyon - Mediterranee, railway company, circa 1860. Very fine silver hunting cased decimal Tachometer No. 41, Systeme E. Marie, with decimal minute retorter.

C. Four body, massive, "forme quatre baguettes" , polished, the back engraved: "P. L. M. No. 41", the tachometer table engraved inside the cover calculated for one kilometer. Hinged silver cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals and 10 x 10 divisions. Blued steel hands. M. 22"' silvered brass, 2/3 plate with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Tachometer bolt and reset slide in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 58 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 240

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

E. Thomas, Horloger de la Marine de 1'Etat et de l'Observatoire, 10, rue La Boetie, Paris, No. 1808, dated May 1898. Fine silver and gold keyless watch with chronograph and instantaneous 60 minute recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished with gold rims, hinges and bow, the bezel engraved with unusual Arabic scale. Hinged silver cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19 "' , gilt brass, 22 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work, gold button on the winding crown and bolt in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 241

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

Tempor Watch Co., Geneva, circa 1940. Fine silver triangular keyless Masonic watch, G. Schwab-Loeillet Swiss patent No. 25265, Geneve.

C. Double body, triangular, the bezel chased with the Union Chain with letters "G" `j" and "B" at each corner, the band with different Masonic symbols, the back with the Masonic Temple and different symbols. D. White enamell with painted Masonic symbols in place of numerals and with the inscription: Aime ton semblable, tends lui une main secourable. Blued steel "modern" hands. M. Glased 12 "' , rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the case. Dim. 52 x 53 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 242

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

Loehr, Brevete S.G.D.G. No. 1867, circa 1880. Fine and interesting nickel plated self-winding watch.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged nickel plated cuvette centred with the adjusting knob aperture. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass three quarter plate, relieved for the winding weight oscillation, going barrel pivoted on border of the back plate, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. The barrel is wound by the winding weight by means of a double click work allowing the bidirectional oscillation of the weight to wind it. The going barrel is also fitted with a winding square and the central arbor with a milled knob to set the hands. Signed on the dial and case. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 1,495

LOT 243

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

Unsigned, French, circa 1850. Fine and unusual silver watch with a rare form of lever escapement.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets, lunettes rondes " , engine-turned. Hinged engine-turned cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 15 jewels, counterpoised inverted straight line lever escapement, Cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 244

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Duo-Plan", 1930's. Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombe " , 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging lateral teardrop lugs, dust protecting cap, back winder, "bombe" crystal. D. trapezoidal shaped, matt silver with painted indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 5"' baguette, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 19 x 35 mm

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 245

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

Jaeger LeCoultre for Mellerio Paris, 1950 ' s. Fine and unusual 18K yellow gold and diamond lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and 18K gold snake bracelet.

C. massive, polished, cover in three fluted parts superimposed one on top of the other, fluted lugs set with diamonds, back winder. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 6 3/4"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 21 mm. Bracelet: Measuring approx. 185 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 246

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1950's. Very fine 18K yellow gold and diamond ring-watch in the shape of a flower corolla.

C. massive, polished, engraved gold corolla, the bezel, representing the stamen, is set with diamonds, back winder. D. matt silver with diamondset indexes. "Fleche" white gold hands. M. 5"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. of the corolla : 24 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 10,235

LOT 247

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1950 `s. Fine and unusual, 18K yellow gold and ruby lady's wristwatch with 18K gold snake bracelet, hoocks set with rubies.

C. massive, polished, the bezel is in the shape of a flower corolla and set all around with rubies, back winder. D. "guilloche" silver with applied gold indexes and painted Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 6 3/4"' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diana. of the corolla: 35 mm. Bracelet: Measuring approx. 200 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 248

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Duo-Plan", 1930's. Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombe" , 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, overhanging central circular lapidated lugs, dust protecting cap, back winder, "bombe" crystal. D. trapezoidal shaped, two-tone silver with painted indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 4 1/2"' baguette, gilt brass, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 13 x 37 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 249

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Duo-Plan", 1950's. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and 18K yellow gold snake bracelet.

C. massive, polished, half-moon shaped sliding cover set with diamonds in star shaped settings, dust protecting cap, back winder. D. "champagne " with painted indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 4"' Duo-Plan, gilt brass, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 17 x 21 mm. Bracelet: Measuring approx. 190 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 250

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

Omega, Geneve, circa 1930. Fine and elegant platinum, Art-Deco diamond-set square keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, square, satine, bezel and back decorated with two parallel lines of square calibrated diamonds. D. Silvered satine with "cubic " Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Polished "modern" hands. M. 15"', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 41 x 41 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 251

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

Omega, Geneve, circa 1930. Fine and elegant platinum, Art-Deco diamond-set square keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, square, satine with diamondset bow, bezel and back decorated with two diamondset motives. D. Silvered satine with "cubic" Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Polished "cubic" hands. M. 15" ', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 41 x 41 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 252

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

Omega Watch Co., Swiss, case Brevete S.G.D.G., made by Omega in Paris, in the 1930's. Fine 18K gold Art-Deco keyless clip watch.

C. Three body, hexagonal with hinged clip and hinged back. D. Matt silver with black indexes. Blued steel "modern " hands. M. 6 "' oval, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, three adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case and movement. Dim. 43 x 34 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 253

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1940's. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes and painted Arabic numerals . "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 6 3/4 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 16 x 32 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,265

LOT 254

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

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

C. massive, polished, half-moon shaped reeded sliding cover, dust protecting cap, back winder. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 4"' Duo-Plan, gilt brass, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 16 x 21 mm. Bracelet: Measuring approx. 180 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 10,005

LOT 255

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

LeCoultre, 1940 `s. Very fine and unusual, 14K yellow gold pendant watch with concealed dial, in the shape of a sword.

C. massive, polished, the front of the blade is fluted. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Baton " gold hands. M. 5 1/2"' tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 56 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 700 - 900

Sold: CHF 1,495

LOT 256

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, made for the French Market, 1950's. Fine 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch inserted in a 18K yellow gold bracelet "a petites mailles".

C. massive, polished, back winder. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 6 3/4"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Diam. 15 mm. Bracelet : Measuring approx. 180 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 257

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1950's. Very fine and rare, asymmetric, lozenge shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. asymmetric, massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. matt silver with painted Roman numerals and indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 37 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 258

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

Unsigned, French, No. 437, circa 1910. Very fine 18K gold, silver gilt and enamel oval snuff box with built in eight day going watch.

C. Double body with hinged base, steel blue flinque band with applied gold rims chased with ifoliage and ribbon decoration, the top with white champleve enamelled borders. D. Diamond shaped matt silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel "modern " hands. M. Miniature carriage clock gilt brass rectangular with going barrel, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Apocryphal signature of Karl Faberge. Dim. 82 x 58 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 259

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

Haas, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine 18K gold and enamel diamond-set keyless pendant watch suspended from a matching chain.

C.Three piece, fully decorated with flinque enamel, the bezel and border of the back with white champleve enamel line, the back centre with an applied rose-cut diamond-set rosette. D. Silver engine-turned with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 10"', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case and movement. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

LOT 260

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

Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, Brevete S.G.D.G., circa 1930. Fine and very unusual, exclusive rock crystal purse watch in original fitted box.

C. Solid rock crystal polyhedron. D. Silver two tone with luminescent Arabic numerals and indexed. Luminescent hands. M. 5 1/2"', rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. Dim. 29 x 21 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

LOT 261

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

Unsigned, Geneva, No. 3176, circa 1925. Extremely fine, rock crystal, platinum mounted, onyx and diamond set Art-Deco keyless pendant watch.

C. Designed as faceted and frosted rock crystal seal with applied diamond-set decoration, the base set with calibrated diamonds, onyx-set bezel. Suspended by means of a platinum weaved ribbon with diamond accents from a small diamond and onyx-set brooch. D. Oval matt silver with Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Oval 5"', rhodium plated with the Geneva quality marks, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dim. 113 x 27 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 262

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

J.W., Geneva, circa 1925. Extremely fine rock crystal and onyx 18K gold and platinum mounted diamond and gem-set Art-Deco keyless pendant watch with matching brooch.

C.Designed as a bell, pave with old cut diamonds with inlaid emerald and sapphire flowers the top set with an onyx shaped cabochon, the base in rock crystal. It is suspended from a rock crystal brooch with matching diamond and gem-set decoration. D. Shaped matt silver with Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 7"', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, two adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Master mark. Dim. 61 x 35 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 263

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

Jewelwatch, Geneva, No. 128779, circa 1930. Very fine platinum, diamond-set keyless Art-Deco ring watch.

C. Two body, the watch with diamond-set bezel, hinged between the diamond-set shoulders. D. rectangular matt silver with Arabic numerals, Blued steel hands. M. 3"', rhodium plated, duo-plan calibre, " fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. Dim. 24 x 21 mm.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 264

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Memodate", 1950's. Fine and rare, centre second, 18K pink gold, waterproof, gentleman's wristwatch with date, alarm and two crowns.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, concave bezel, teardrop lugs. D. black with applied pink gold indexes, aperture for the date, at the centre, revolving alarm dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 3 adjustments, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 265

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Automatic", 1950's. Fine self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with power reserve indicator.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, back winder. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and up-and-down dials. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13 1/2"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 3,565

LOT 266

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Memovox Automatic", made in 1961. Fine, waterproof, centre second, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with alarm and two crowns, with stainless steel bracelet, and an additional stainless steel bracelet "a petites mailles", and accompanied by a certificate of origin and guarantee.

C. polished satined, screwed back. D. two-tone silver with applied steel indexes, at the centre, revolving alarm dial. "Dauphine" steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring, rotor a "butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 1,495

LOT 267

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1960's. Fine and unusual "cart-6 galbe", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, "guilloche" bezel with geometrical designs, table crystal. D. "guilloche" look, painted in champagne colour with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 30 mm

Grading System: B

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 1,380

LOT 268

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1940's. Fine and rare, square, centre second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 26 x 32 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 269

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

Longines, Swiss, No. 4433892, circa 1920. Fine and elegant platinum keyless dress watch, accompanied by the original platinum chain.

C. Three piece, massive, "bassine-pincee " , polished. D. Matt silver with applied Breguet numerals, outer ring for hours from 13 to 24 and sunk subsidiary seconds. White gold " trefle " hands. M. 17 "' , rhodium plated, 16 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 270

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

Longines, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine 18K gold keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee " , polished, the band bezel and bow with foliage engraved decoration, the border of the back decorated en suite and centred with a monogram. D. Mother-of-pearl with applied gold Breguet numerals. Gold "Romaine " hands. M. 10 1/2"' , gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 43 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 271

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

Van Cleef & Arpels, case by Verger France No. 6951, circa 1920. Very fine and elegant 18K bicoloured gold keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee carrure plate", with yellow gold band and pendant, white gold bow, polished yellow gold back and bezel, both with white gold rims. D. Frosted silver with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17 " ', gilt brass, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial. Verger Master mark on the back. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 272

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

Robert Cart, Le Locle, Swiss, No. 12152, made for Giibelin, Lucerne, circa 1925. Fine and very elegant 18K white and yellow gold keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee " with yellow gold bezels and pendant, white gold band and back, the yellow gold initials initials "S.O.R." applied to the centre of the back. D. Satin g silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals. White gold Breguet hands. M. 16"' , rhodium plated, Extra Superior quality, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement, Robert Cart ' s Trade mark on the movement. Diam. 44 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 273

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

E. Giibelin, Lucerne, Swiss, No. 67675, circa 1940. Fine and elegant 18K gold, keyless presentation dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee carrure plate " , the back engraved with the presentation inscription: "C.E.H. 1.000", the bezel with the black champleve enamelled hour Roman numerals. D. Silver engineturned with Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "cathedrales " hands. M. 16"' , rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 274

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

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

C. polished, fluted bezel. D. two tone champagne with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. " M. 8"' tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 275

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1950's. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with triple date.

C. polished, satined, stepped bezel, teardrop lugs. D. two-tone silver and pink with triangular applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 12 1/4"' gilt brass, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,645

LOT 276

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

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

C. massive, polished, stepped band, teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with triangular applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 13"' gilt brass, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 277

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Memovox", 1940 `s. Fine and early, waterproof, centre second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with alarm and two crowns.

C. polished, screwed back. D. satined silver with radiumed Arabic numerals, at the centre, revolving alarm dial. "Dauphine" steel hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 278

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

Jaeger, Swiss, No. 1481, circa 1930. Fine and unusual stainless steel "Staybrite", keyless patented eight day going dress watch with power reserve indication.

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

Grading System: B

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 279

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1930's. Fine rectangular, 14K pink gold lady's wristwatch, with 14K pink gold bracelet "a petites mailles".

C. massive, polished, central lugs, table crystal. D. twotone silver with applied pink gold indexes and painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 7"' tonneau, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 26 mm. Bracelet : Measuring approx. : 185 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 280

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Swiss, No. 121951, case No. 611926, made for the British Navy, May 1942. Fine silver keyless deck watch with centre seconds, in the original mahogany box.

C. Three piece, massive, " bassine et filets", polished, the screwed back with milled border engraved with the Navy Registration Number. Double body mahogany deck box, the brass bowl with glazed screwed bezel. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute and seconds ring. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 22"', frosted and gilt, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Accompanied by Extrait des Registres. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 281

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Swiss, Chronometre, No. 124903, case No. 711971, October 1943. Fine stainless steel keyless deck-watch with 36 hour power reserve indication.

C. Three piece, "bassine et filets", polished, the screwed back with milled rim. Detachable stainless steel cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds and Up-and- Down scale. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 22 -, frosted and gilt, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and special micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Accompanied by Extrait des Registres. Diam. 65 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 7,130

LOT 282

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Swiss, Chronometre No. 127639, case No. 647704, April 1956. Fine and large stainless steel, keyless deck watch with split seconds chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute recorder. Bulletin de Premiere Classe de l'Observatoire Astronomique de Neuchatel, in 1968.

C. Three piece, massive, " bassine et filets" polished, the screwed back with milled rim. Detachable stainless steel cuvette. D. Silvered with bolt Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 24"' CCR, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, adjusted by" Faivre, Nivarox Breguet balance spring. with special micrometric index. Split seconds chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown and push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Accompanied by Extrait des Registres and copies of the timing certificates. Diam. 63 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 283

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 46556, made in 1943. Extremely fine and rare, "World Time Dial", 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial at 9 o ' clock and another small dial at 3 o'clock bearing the names of 16 towns in the world. "Baton " gold hands. M. 12 1/4"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 284

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No 47983, made in 1944. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals and gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/4"' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 285

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 53916, made in 1956. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12"', three-quarter plate, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 286

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 63404, case No. 19644, circa 1953. Extremely fine and rare rectangular horizontal, asymmetric, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. asymmetric, matt silver with indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 287

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 53978, made in 1956. Very fine and rare 18K yellow and white gold and sapphire gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, sapphire set bezel for the hours. D. matt silver with indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9 10/2"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 29 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 288

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

Unsigned, Swiss, "Calendrier perpetuel perfectionne" , No. 14025, circa 1880. Fine and rare 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless moon phase astronomical watch with fly back perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned, with reeded band. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and symmetrical month small chapter ring, apertures for the moon phase volvelle and the days of the week, sector for the fly back calendar. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20"' , nickel plated, " a vagues" decoration, 19 jewels, two gold screwed settings, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Diam. 56 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 289

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

Louis Audemars, No. 10317, made for Charles Oudin, Horloger de la Marine, 52 Palais Royal, Paris, No. 23510, circa 1870. Very fine and rare 18K gold small hunting cased, keyless quarter repeating pendant watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , engineturned, the cover engraved with a monogram en reserve. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade " hands. M. 12"', gilt brass, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette, Louis Audemars Trade mark on the case. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 290

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

Tiffany & Co., Geneva, No. 10717, circa 1880. Fine 18K gold hunting cased, moon phase astronomical keyless watch with perpetual calendar. C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, aperture for clays of the week, sunk subsidiary dials for months, dates, and seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel spade hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 54 mm. c 4 D 21-36-51 M 2 C Estimate: SFr. 8'000 - 10'000

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, aperture for clays of the week, sunk subsidiary dials for months, dates, and seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel spade hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 291

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

A. S. & F. (Armand Schwob Freres, Chaux-de-Fonds), Swiss, made for the English Market, circa 1890. Fine small 18K gold hunting cased, keyless quarter repeating "Grande and Petite Sonnerie" striking clock-watch.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets" with engineturned cover and back, the cover with a monogram within a foliate engraved escutcheon. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 17 '" , gilt brass, three-quarter plate, double train with differential winding, English type pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Quarter repeating, "Grande and Petite Sonnerie "striking on gongs with slide in the band, "Grande/Petite Sonnerie " and "Silence/ Sonnerie" selection levers on border of the bezel. A. S. & F. Trademark punched on the case. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 292

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 568819, case No. 392470, circa 1960. Fine and small 18K gold, keyless watch.

C. Three piece, knife edge, polished and satine. D. Gold satine with black indexes. Blued steel "batons" hands. M. 9"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, punched with the Geneva quality mark, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat and cold isochronism and five positions, self compensating balance sprung. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 39 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 293

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 83080, case No. 28055, made in 1962. Fine and flat, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lapidated central lugs, dedicated back. D. champagne with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fattsses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 294

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No 83400, case No 28851, made in 1963. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9'" rhodium plated, " fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, 4 adjustments, antishock system, self compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 295

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

Audemars Piguet & Co (Brassus & Geneve), No. 27481, made in 1960. Very slim and elegant 18K gold, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, extra slim, polished and satire with wide knife edge. D. Matt with applied gold indexes. Gold "batons" hands. M. 9 '" , rhodium plated, Cal. 2003, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat cold isochronism and five positions, self compensated balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 42 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 296

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, "Automatic". No. 75233, case No. 13053, for Giibelin Lucerne, circa 1959. Very fine centre second, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton " gold hands. M. 11 3/4"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 297

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

G. Reymond, Vallee de Joux (Switzerland), No. 15608, circa 1874. Fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, " bassine et filets " , engineturned with reeded band, a dedication dated 1874 engraved inside the cover. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold paste-set hands. M. Glazed 19, nickel plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, gold wheel train, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 298

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

B.Haas Jne & Cie, Geneve - Paris, made for the South American Market, circa 1890. Fine 18K gold and enamel, keyless double face calendar watch.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets " , with godrooned band, the wide bezel with an oval dial aperture engraved formal decoration and blue champleve enamel vine branches over a vermicelli pattern, the spring loaded back decorated en suite, disclosing the back calendar chapter ring and fitted inside with a medallion for a portrait within an oval gold frame. D. Silver on the front with Roman numerals, engine-turned border and cast floral decoration, the centre engraved with flowers and foliage. Blued steel "spade" hands. Silver chapter ring on the back with date and days of the week. M. 18 "' , nickel plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed inside the back of the case. Diam. 52 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 299

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

Unsigned, (Courvoisier & Jonais, Chaux-de-Fonds), No. 20340, circa 1875. Fine 18K gold hunting cased, double face calendar keyless watch, Patented on 27 June 1871.

C. Five body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned, cover and back engine-turned inside in an Islamic pattern. D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. White enamel on the rear face, the dates on the border with subsidiary dials for the months and the days of the week. M. 18 - nickel plated, 17 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Nickel plated calendar work driven by the movement. Courvoisier coat-of-arms punched on the movement. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 300

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

Henry Moser & Co., (Le Locle), Swiss, No. 8992, case No. 27336, circa 1865. Very fine and heavy 18K gold, hunting cased watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned with reeded band, a dedication dated 1867 engraved inside the cover. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19- , gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and case. Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 1,725