660 lots

LOT 301

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 36566, made in 1926. Very fine and rare, square, jumping-hour, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 14K yellow gold bracelet "a petites mailles" .

C. massive, polished, satined, hinged back. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumping-hours with red paint on the edges. "Fleche" gold hand. M. 10" ' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 302

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No 37787, made in 1927. Very fine rectangular, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, rounded lugs. D. matt silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals. "Cathedrale" white gold hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, 2 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 25 x 38 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 303

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 39921, made for Giibelin, Lucerne, in 1929. Extremely fine and rare, rectangular, 18K white and yellow gold gentleman ' s wristwatch with digital jumphour.

C. massive, polished, white gold reeded decoration on the sides, aperture for the jump-hours and minutes. Underneath, two matt silver revolving dials with Arabic numerals. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 304

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

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

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

Grading System: B

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 305

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

French, Royal exchange, No.10928, with London hallmarks for 1846. Very fine small 18K gold hunting cased, quarter repeating watch with special escapement.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine et filets " by Louis Comptesse (Master marks), engine-turned with reeded band, the cover engraved en reserve with a monogram, and inside with a dedication dated 1848. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds, cast gold foliage decoration, the centre engraved with flowers. M. 15"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, single wheel duplex escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring with regulator. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the movement. Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 306

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

James Mc Cabe, Royal Exchange, London, No. 18947, with London hallmarks for 1849. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, hunting cased, quarter striking clock-watch with special escapement.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , engineturned with reeded band, by Gustavus Huguenin (Master mark). Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold with raised Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, the centre florally engraved, the border with cast gold foliage decoration. Blued steel "fleurs de lys" hands. M. 17"' , frosted and gilt double train, with going barrels, 13 jewels in screwed settings for the going train, duplex escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve, diamond endstone. Quarter striking on gongs with polished steel striking work on the back plate. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

LOT 307

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

Cartier, France, No. 1454, circa 1930. "Pendule chevalet", silver and enamel, rectangular eight day going strut clock.

C. Silver rectangular frame decorated with azure flinque enamel in a stripped pattern, white champleve enamel line on the border. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals en reserve. "star and fleur de lys" hands. M. Nickel plated European Watch & Clock Co. Inc. 18 "' , 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case. Dim. 110 x 90 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 308

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

Cartier, France, Paris, circa 1910. "Pendulette de voyage a repetition minutes", 18K yellow gold, enamel and agate, small eight day going, minute repeating carriage clock, original fitted leather travelling box

C. Rectangular gold, engine-turned in a concentric pattern with polished borders the bezel with white champleve enamelled leaf wreath decoration, agate base and push piece. D. Silver engine-turned with luminescent Arabic numerals. Gold pierced and engraved arrow hands. M. Gilt brass rectangular with going barrel, frosted and gilt platform with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Minute repeating on gongs with push piece at the top. Signed on the dial. Dim. 84 x 65 x 55 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 309

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

Cartier New York, No. 757/1355, circa 1925. "Pendule chevalet", square agate, 18K gold and enamel, eight day going strut clock.

C. Square agate with bevelled edges, black champleve enamelled gold bezel with Roman numerals. D. Silver steel blue flinque in a sunburst pattern. Gold pierced and engraved " star and fleur de lys" hands. M. Nickel plated European Watch & Clock Co. Inc. 18"', 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case. Dim. 73 x 73 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 310

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

Cartier, France, No. 4918, circa 1920. "Pendule chevalet", silver, enamel and onyx, circular, eight day going strut clock.

C. Onyx and silver frame, decorated with pink flinque enamel with white champleve enamel border. Onyx bezel. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals en reserve. Diamond-set arrow hands. M. 18" gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case. Diam. 170 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 311

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

Cartier France, Brevete S.G.D.G., Paris, No. 1713- 79380, circa 1930. "Pendulette a cadran deployant " , 18K yellow gold, enamel and onyx, eight day going miniature table clock "a volets"

C. Gold rectangular with black champleve enamelled Art-Deco decoration and engraved in a stripped pattern, the face opening by two hinged shutters centrally decorated with a small rose-cut diamond-set platinum square, revealing the three section gold and enamel Roman chapter ring, matching doors on the rear face opening on the winding squares, onyx base and pediment with bevelled gold borders. D. Silver engine-turned with divisions only. Blued steel hands. M. Gilt brass rectangular with going barrel, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and Breguet balance spring.

Grading System: B

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

LOT 312

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 389, circa 1915 "Pendule chevalet" , 18K yellow gold and enamel, rock crystal, diamond-set eight day going strut clock, in original red leather fitted box.

C. Faceted circular rock crystal case and stand, white champleve enamelled gold bezel with Roman numerals and rose-cut diamond-set border, outer azure champleve enamelled gold minute ring. D. Azure Jim que enamel. Diamond-set hands. Frosted and gilt 19 " ' movement, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case. Diam. 10Omm.

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 313

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 86924-3004, circa 1920. Fine 18K gold, minute repeating keyless "Empire" dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "demi-bassine " , polished, the back centred with the inscription: "Kirby" over a black champleve enamelled ground, within a white frame. D. Matted silver with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17"' , rhodium plated, " fausses cotes " decoration,, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 314

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 406320-24422, circa 1930. Fine and elegant 18K gold keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, "bassine pincee", polished, the back centred with an engraved monogram and engraved inside with a dedication dated 1930. D. Matt silver with "Empire " Roman numerals and outer minute ring. Blued steel "scoties " hands. M. 15 "' , "rhodium plated", European Watch & Clock Co., 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and two positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 315

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

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

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

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 316

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 19361, circa 1920. Fine and elegant platinum, hunting cased, "Empire" keyless dress watch.

C. Double body massive, "Empire", satine. D. Matted silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17" ', European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 317

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

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

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

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 318

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Swiss, Chronometre, No. 2804, October 1867. Fine 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless pocket chronometer with 24 hour power reserve indication.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , engineturned, the band chased with a floral decoration. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. 'White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down scale. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 19 "' , frosted and gilt, three quarter plate, 15 jewels, fusee with chain and maintaining power, pivoted detent escapement with gold escape wheel, two-arm compensation balance with gold timing and poising screws, free sprung helical balance spring with terminal curves, ruby endstone. Signed on the case and back plate. Accompanied by Extrait des Archives. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 319

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Swiss, Chronometre, No. 5668, March 1875. Very fine 18K pink gold, keyless pocket chronometer with 32 hour power reserve indication.

C. Four body, massive, "pomme et filets ", polished, the back engraved with the monogram: "E.B." and inside with the inscription: Obsequio de los Profesores de la Escuela Naval - 1 ° Enero 1884. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down scale. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 18 "' , nickel plated, " a vagues" decoration, 17 jewels, pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the case and movement. Accompanied by Extrait des Archives. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 320

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Swiss, Chronometre, No. 7130, October 1887. Very fine 18K gold, keyless pocket chronometer.

C. Four body, massive, "pomme et filets ", with polished borders and band, the engine-turned back engraved inside with the dedication: Los Herederos de Cecilio Jacobi' y Ciriaca Y. de,jacobe, a Jose Sanchez. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19 "' , nickel plated, "a vagues" decoration, 17 jewels, pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Accompanied by Extrait des Archives. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 321

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

Louis Audemars, Brassus, Swiss, No. 8133, made for Charles Oudin, Horloger de S.M. l'Empereur, Horloger de la Marine, 52, Palais Royal, Paris, Medailles et Brevets de 1806 a 1861, No. 18709, circa 1868. Very fine and rare 18K gold, keyless quarter repeating pocket chronometer.

C. Four body, massive, " bassine et filets " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel two piece, the sunk centre with gold rim. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, unusual bar calibre with gold wheel train, fusee and chain, maintaining power, 26 jewels, spring detent escapement, two-arm compensation balance with gold poising and timing screws, blued steel helical spring with terminal curves. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on cuvette, Louis Audemars Trade mark on the case. Diam. 54 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 322

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

Albert H. Potter & Co., Geneva, No. 4, made circa 1890. Rare 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless pocket chronometer.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets" engineturned, the cover centre with a small monogram. Glazed gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 21 -, nickel plated, patented caliber, spotted decoration, 21 jewels, majority in screwed gold settings, great wheel screwed on to the barrel cap. Patented pivoted detent escapement, shock-absorbing counterpoised and off set passing spring. Two-arm cut bimetallic balance, free sprung helical balance spring with terminal curves. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 323

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

Albert H. Potter & Co., Chicago (U.S.A.), made circa 1880, timed by James Murset. Rare keyless pocket chronometer workshop case.

C. Three piece, massive with glazed back and milled bezels. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 21 "' , nickel plated, patented calibre, the bridges with "fausses cotes " decoration, 21 jewels, majority in screwed gold settings, great wheel screwed on to the barrel cap. Patented pivoted detent escapement, shock-absorbing counterpoised and off-set passing spring. Two-arm cut bimetallic balance, free sprung spherical balance spring. Signed on the movement. Dial signed by the precision timer. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 324

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1890. Very fine 18K gold hunting cased keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , polished, a monogram engraved on the cover. Hinged gold cuvette and milled inside bezel. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade " hands. M. 19 "' , nickel plated, unusual "fausses cotes " decoration partly in a sun-burst pattern, gold wheel train, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel helical balance spring with elaborated micrometric index. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 325

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

F. Luthi, 26, rue Cardinet, Paris, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold hunting cased keyless lever pocket chronometer, in the original rose-wood fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine " , polished, gold monogram J.A.L." applied on the cover. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 18"', gilt brass three quarter plate, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves and swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 326

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

L. Leroy et Cie., Horlogers de la Marine, 7 Bd. de La Madeleine, Paris, No. 67574, made in 1910. Very fine 18K gold keyless pocket lever chronometer, Bulletin de Premiere Classe de l'Observatoire National de Besancon, No. 8014, in 1910, was awarded the Gold Medal at the timing contest with a total of 248,2 marks.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished, the back engraved wit a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D.White enamel, with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18 "' , gilt brass with punch-mark in form of a viper ' s head set by the Observatory of Besancon, 20 jewels, brass-invar Guillaume balance adjusted by Grogg, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Accompanied by copies of the timing certificates. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 327

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

L. Leroy & Cie., Horlogers de la Marine, 7 Bd. de La Madeleine, Paris, No. 9417, made in 1920. Very fine 18K gold keyless pocket lever chronometer with chronograph and instantaneous 60-minute recorder. Bulletin de Premiere Classe de l'Observatoire National de Besancon, No. 12575, in 1920, with a total of 161 marks.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished". Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "pear" hands. M. 18" ', gilt brass with punch-mark in form of a viper' s head set by the Observatory of Besancon, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance adjusted by Jaccard, blued steel, balance spring with terminal curve. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement, numbered on the case and movement. Accompanied by copies of the timing certificates. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 328

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

L. Leroy & Cie., No. 23535, case No. 16389, circa 1930. Elegant 18K gold, keyless dress watch.

C. Three body, massive "Empire", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 17"', frosted and gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 329

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

L. Leroy & Cie. No. 1199, case No. 10224, made in 1914. Very fine and elegant 18K gold, keyless pocket chronometer, with chronograph and instantaneous 60 minute recorder. Bulletin de Premiere classe de l'Observatoire National de Besancon, No. 1199, in 1914.

C. Three body, massive, "Empire", polished, the back with the blue champleve enamel initials "H.M.S." within a white enamelled circular line.Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine turned with Breguet numerals on a matt chapter ring, subsidiary dials for subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel Breguet hands. M.18 "' , gilt brass with punch-mark in form of a viper's head set by the Observatory of Besancon, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve adjusted by Grogg. Chronograph with visible work, the button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. Accompanied by copies of the timing certificates. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 330

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

Unsigned, Swiss, No. 44075, made by Henchoz Freres and regulated by A. Hillgren, circa 1895. Extremely fine, 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless pocket chronometer with one minute tourbillon regulator.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets, " polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel pear hands. M. 19 "' , frosted and pale gilt, Technicum calibre, 15 jewels, spring detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. One minute tourbillon with threearm polished steel cage, driven by the minute wheel. Accompanied by copies of the timing certificates. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

LOT 331

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

Jules Jorgensen, Copenhagen, Swiss, No. 10091, made in 1880. Fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with split second's chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the cover engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 20 "' , nickel plated, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Split seconds chronograph with visible work and push pieces in the band. Special Jules Jorgensen hand-setting device by means of the folding bow patented on 15 January 1867. Accompanied by photocopy of the original workshop log. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 53 mm.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

LOT 332

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

Grading System: B

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 333

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

Jules Jorgensen, Copenhagen and Switzerland, No. 15176, made in 1894. Very fine and rare "ingoldage" (chromium plated) deck watch, in mahogany fitted deck box.

C. Three piece " bassine et filet", polished with glazed back. D. Silvered with Roman numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 20"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 21 jewels in screwed settings, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 10 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Accompanied by photocopy of the original workshop log. Diam. 64 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 334

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

Cartier, Paris, "Carree a coins arrondis" , entered in the registers on December 1924. Very fine and rare, square, 18K yellow gold lady ' s wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, sapphire set winding-crown, screwed bars. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Breguet " blued steel hands. M. 8"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 20 x 20 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 335

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

Cartier, Paris, "Tank Chinois", entered in the registers on October 1947. Very fine and rare square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphire set winding-crown. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton " blued steel hands. M. 9"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperature, 2 adjustments, flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 30 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 336

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

Cartier, Paris, entered in the registers on November 1956. "Montre pince a billets", 18K pink gold, keyless money clip keyless watch.

C. Square polished with sapphire cabochon set winding crown within the money clip. D. Matt silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Rhodium plated, 8 "' , European Watch & Clock Co., "fausses cotes " decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 53 x 40 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 337

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

Cartier, 1940 `s. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady 's wristwatch with a special system of two extended lateral lugs, holding the watch parallel to the bracelet, with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, bevelled bezel. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' signed LeCoultre, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 26 x 22 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 338

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

Cartier, Paris, "Tank Cintree " , entered in the registers on January 1926. Fine, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphire set winding-crown. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 7 "' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 21 x 36 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 339

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

Cartier, Paris, "Duo-Plan", 1960's. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold bracelet "a mailles" and pink gold deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, dust protecting cap, back winder. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 4 "' signed Jaeger, "Duo-Plan", baguette, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, 2 adjustments, flat balance spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 19 x 34 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 340

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

Cartier, New York, "Tank", 1960's. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, sapphire set winding-crown. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' signed Audemars Piguet, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 30 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 341

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

Cartier, Paris, "Reversible" circa 1970's. Fine rectangular 18K yellow gold, reversible lady's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, half-moon shaped lugs, sapphireset winding-crown, monogrammed back. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 5 3/4 " ', signed Cartier, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 22 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 3 positions, antishock system, self compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim.17 x 27 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 342

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

Cartier, Paris, "Tank", 1980's. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp and 18K gold bracelet "a mailles".

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9"' signed Cartier, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjusments, antishock system, self compensating flat balancespring. Dial case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 30 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

LOT 343

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

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

C. massive, polished, stepped sides D. white with painted Roman numerals, sapphire set winding-crown "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 8"' signed Cartier, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 344

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1920. Very fine 18K gold and enamel half hunting case, moon phase astronomical keyless, minute repeating, watch with perpetual calendar and chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "Empir e " , with reeded band, back and cover engine-turned in a sunburst pattern with alternated blue enamel rays, the cover with blue enamel Arabic chapter ring on the border of the dial aperture. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engineturned with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary dials for the clays of the week, the months of the leap-year cycle, the date and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with fly regulator, the slide in the band. Diam. 58 mm. c 1-18 D 1-36 M 2 C Estimate: SFr. 18'000 - 22'000

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 345

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

Hri. Grandjean & Cie, (Le Locle), Swiss, No. 37540, made for C. Marcks & Co. Ltd, Bombay and Poona, circa 1890. Very fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating "Grande and Petite Sonnerie" clock-watch, made for the Indian Market.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets ", fully chased with foliage and formal decoration. Hinged gold cuvette partly engraved with flowers. D. Silver with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, engraved with foliage border and centre with gold cast floral decoration. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 20"', gilt brass double train with differential winding, 35 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking and repeating on gongs with bolt in the band, Grande/Petite Sonnerie/Silent, selection levers on the bezel. Signed on dial and movement by the Indian retailer, Grandjean Trademark on the case. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 346

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

Tiffany & Co., Swiss, No. 78445, circa 1890. Fine and rare 18K gold, keyless minute repeating watch with split second chronograph and 60-minute instantaneous recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine " , polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, red outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 16" ', rhodium plated, 36 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, released by depressing the winding crown and with split second push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 347

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

Tiffany & Co., Swiss, No. 78415, circa 1890. Fine and rare 18K pink gold, keyless minute repeating watch with split second chronograph and 60-minute instantaneous recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, red outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 16 "' , rhodium plated, 36 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, released by depressing the winding crown and with split second push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 348

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

Ed. Koehn No. 78571, made for Tiffany & Co, New York, circa 1890. Fine 18K pink gold keyless minute repeating fob watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine " , polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 12"', rhodium plated, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 349

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

H.R. Ekegren, Geneve, No. 83324, made for J.E. Caldwell & Co, Philadelphia, circa 1920. Fine 18K gold and enamel keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" with polished band, bezel and back enamelled with painted flowers over red ground. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 11 "' , rhodium plated, 19 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial case and movement. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 350

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

Tiffany & Co, New York, No. 75368, circa 1895. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set, keyless fob watch.

C. Three body, massive "demi-bassine " , fully decorated with a blue flinque enamel, the split-pearl set bezels with gilt scrolled decoration. Engraved dedication dated 1897 engraved inside the back. D. Blue flinque enamel with gilt Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 11 "' nickel plated "a vagues" decoration, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 351

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

Zenith, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 14K gold, hunting cased, minute repeating, keyless "grande sonnerie" clock-watch with carillon on three gongs.

C. Four body, "demi-bassine " , engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. 'White enamel with Arabic numerals sunk sunk centre and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"' , nickel plated, double train with differential winding, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking hours and quarters on three gongs with three hammers, Strike/Silence optional lever on the bezel border. Repeating on gongs with push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 352

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

Longines, Swiss, No. 1993430, specially made for the "Tir Federal, Zurich 1907". Very fine 18K gold keyless fob watch, in original red leather fitted box with certificate.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine " , the back cast with a fine symbolic composition by A Boesch Cs. and engraved by Holy Freres. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medal awarded in different exhibitions. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 12"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 353

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

Longines, circa 1920. Fine and extremely rare 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with "Carillon Westminster" chime.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine " , polished, the cover engraved with initials: "R.G.P.". Hinged gold cuvette, decorated with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', frosted and gilt, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on four gongs with four hammers with slide on the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 29,325

LOT 354

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

Longines, Swiss, No. 2252308, made for L. Peslier a Avalon, circa 1890. Fine 18K gold, garnet set keyless fob watch with matching clip.

C. Four body massive "bassine" polished, the back set with a large garnet cabochon within a stylised chased foliage decoration. Hinged gold cuvette. Matching gold garnet set clip, decorated en suite. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 11', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 28 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 355

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

Amaury au Havre (France), produced in the workshop of Louis Berthoud in 1813. Rare and important marine chronometer.

C. Double body mahogany box with slide on the lid over the glazed observation aperture. Brass bowl and gimballed suspension, locking bolt on the edge. D. Silvered regulator type, with small Roman chapter for hours, subsidiary seconds below, outer Arabic minute ring on the border of the bezel. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass, spotted finished, full plate, fully jeweled, with steel conical pillars secured by nuts with washers. Fusee with chain, maintaining power, pivoted detent escapement, three-arm compensation balance, with three trapezoidal weights and timing screws, blued steel helical balance spring. Signed on the dial Dial diam. 80 mm.

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 356

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

J. Fournier, Bd. du Montparnasse, No. 57, Paris, No. 1711, circa 1895. Fine mahogany 49-hour going marine chronometer with power reserve indication. Accompanied by the original ratchet key.

C. Three body mahogany deck watch type box. D. Silvered with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and up-and-down sector. Gilt brass "spade " hands. M. Brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, two-arm compensation balance with poising weights and timing screws, free sprung polished steel helical balance spring, diamond endstone. Signed on the dial. Dial diam. 95 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

LOT 357

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

Dumas, No. 54, Suc. de Gannery a St. Nicolas, Ares de Dieppe, circa 1855. Rare and fine mahogany deck marine chronometer with 49 hour power reserve indication. Accompanied by the original ratchet key.

C. Three body mahogany with external brass handles, glazed upper section with hinged lid. D. Silvered with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and Up-and- Down scale. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass spotted finished full plate with cylindrical pillars secured by screws, fusee with maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, two armed bimetallic compensation balance with cylindrical weights and timing screws. Free sprung polished steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Signed on the dial. Dial diam. 63 mm. Dim. 12 x 10 x 7,5 cm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 358

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

Barraud, Cornhill, London, No. 2/978, circa 1830. Fine mahogany two day marine chronometer with power reserve indication, in original travelling box.

C.Three body mahogany box with brass drop handles, glazed upper section with hinged lid. Brass bowl and gimballed suspension, the bezel with domed glass. D. Silvered with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down aperture. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. Spotted brass full plate, relieved for the barrel, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement and Earnshaw compensation balance, diamond end-stone, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Signed on the dial. Dial diam. 98 mm. Dim. 17x16x16 cm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 359

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

Parkinson & Frodsham, Change Alley, London No. 1838, circa 1825. Fine small mahogany marine chronometer with 40 hour power reserve indication.

C. Three body mahogany box with external brass handles the glazed upper section with hinged lid. Brass bowl and gimballed suspension. D. Silvered with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, subsidiary seconds and Up-and-down scale. Gilt brass "pear" hands. M. Brass, spotted finished full plate, relieved for the barrel, with conical pillars, fusee with maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, two armed bimetallic compensation balance with trapezoidal weights and timing screws, diamond end-stone, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Dial diam. 85 mm. Dim. 16 x 16 x 17 cm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 360

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

Margetts - London, Eight day timekeeper/ James Hatton, London, No. 245, circa 1812. Fine and very rare, small eight day going marine chronometer.

C. Three body mahogany box with external brass handles, glazed upper section with hinged lid. Brass bowl and gimballed suspension. D. Silvered with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "pear" hands. M. 21"', gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, the back plate relieved for the barrel maintained by a bridge, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, twoarm compensation balance with poising weights and timing screws, ruby end-stone, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring. Margetts signature on the back plate. Signed and numbered by Hatton on the dial. Dial diam. 57 mm. Box dim. 135 x 125 x 130 mm.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 361

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

French, Royal exchange, No.7875, made for the Islamic Market with London hallmarks for 1845. Very fine 18K gold hunting cased eight day going watch with special escapement, accompanied by a short gold chain and ratchet key.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine" by Louis Comptesse ( Master marks) fully engraved with scrolled foliage, also engraved inside cover and back with flowers. Hinged gold cuvette with matching decoration. D. Gold champleve with Turkish numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds, fully engraved with flowers and foliage. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18''', gilt brass, bar calibre with twin going barrels, five wheel train, 15 jewels, single wheel duplex escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 362

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

Piaget, Swiss, circa 1840. Fine mahogany quarter repeating "Grande and Petite Sonnerie" striking, eight day going Neuchdteloise clock with alarm.

C. Rectangular wit domed pediment and pendulum glazed aperture below the dial, gilt bronze bezel and four bim feet. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel and gilt brass "sun" hands. M. Square brass with going barrel both for the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, spring suspension. "Grande and Petite Sonnerie" striking on gongs with pull released repeating and optional selection lever on the back all the striking work visible on the back plate. Pull wind alarm on gongs. Signed on the dial. Dim. 44 x 27 x 13 cm. c 1 D 23-26-51 M 1 I C Estimate: SFr. 10'000 - 12'000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 363

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

Piaget, "Automatic", circa 1962. Fine and rare centre second, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back, stepped bezel, teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with applied pink gold indexes. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 11 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, "Bydinator" bidirectional winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 364

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

Piaget, "Automatic", circa 1955. Fine and rare, centre second, self-winding, "carre bombe" , 18K pink gold gentleman 's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. matt silver with applied pink gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Dauphine " pink gold hands. M. 11"' rhodium plated, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 29 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 365

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

Baume & Mercier, Geneve, 1940 's. Fine, large, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, satined, dust protecting cap. D. pink with applied pink gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer telemeter graduation, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. "Baton " pink gold. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 366

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

Baume & Mercier, 1940 's. Fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. black with painted radial Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 367

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

Unsigned, Swiss, by Emile Quartier or La Tente as he was also known, Les Brenets, Canton of Neuchatel, made for the South American Market, circa 1860. Very fine and almost certainly unique 18K gold hunting cased watch with unusual calibre.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets" , engineturned with engraved band, the back centred with a basket of exotic fruits engraved en reserve, the cover with the coat-of-arms of Columbia. Engine-turned inside and decorated with fine engraved scenes, depicting "The Education of Bacchus " inside the cover, a scene of an abduction, drawn from the Decameron, inside the back. Hinged gold cuvette. D.White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold paste-set hands. M. 23"', frosted and gilt, bar calibre with going barrel, fully engraved with foliage decoration, the bridged featuring: a whale, a wild goose, a Cupid, a bat, and a figure of Poseidon, 17 jewels, swan neck Swiss lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Diam. 63 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 11,730

LOT 368

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

French, Royal Exchange, London, No. 30710, retailed by Auguste Payan a Tunis, circa 1870. Fine 18K gold and enamel hunting cased, early keyless pocket chronometer.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " with reeded band, cover and back with green flinque enamel panels over engine turning, surround with florally engraved scalloped edges, the cover centred with a blank escutcheon framed by musical trophies, the back with a bouquet of flowers, large rose-cut diamond set on the winding crown. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 21 -, frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate with going barrel, 15 jewels partly in screwed settings, pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves and regulator. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 369

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

Troy, 1940's. Fine 18K pink gold gentleman ' s wristwatch with square button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. matt silver with applied pink gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Feuille " pink gold hands. M. 12"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Signed on the dial. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 1,380

LOT 370

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Geneve, No. 27111, case No 391564, 1930 `s. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped single button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. "Baton " gold hands. M. 15 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 371

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

Juvenia "Arithmo Automatique", 1960's. Fine and unusual, centre second, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with mathematical graduations and outer revolving bezel with sliding rule.

C. massive, polished, reeded band. D. matt silver and gold with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes. "Baton " pink gold hands. M. 9 "' 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 4,500 - 5,500

LOT 372

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

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, Automatic, 1950 `s. Fine centre second, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Dauphine " pink gold hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, " oeil-de-perdrix " decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 373

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

Dubey & Schaldenbrand, "Index Mobile", 1950's. Fine yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button split-second chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, gold case, stainless steel back. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numeral + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton " gold hands. M. 13" ' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring, the coaxial single button on the winding-crown is for start stop and return to zero functions of the split second chronograph. Signed on the dial. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 374

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

Markwick Markham, London No. 559, German or Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1780. Fine 22K gold, pair cased gem-set watch.

C. Outer double body, chased with ruby and rose-cut set motives in the Islamic pattern over a matted ground, the border with rocaille decoration. Inner bassine, polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Diamond-set, Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance flat balance spring, English style gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with foliage. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,565

LOT 375

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

George Prior, London, No. 14035, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1810. Fine 18K gold and enamel pair cased quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body outer, the bezels with a white and azure champleve enamelled floral decoration, the back panel with a fine composition of painted summer flowers against a turquoise ground. Inner bassine, the band pierced and engraved with foliage. Gilt brass dust cap. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with rack and pinion regulator, gilt brass English style cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial, dust cap and back plate. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 23,000 - 28,000

LOT 376

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

Markwick Markham, Perigal, London, No.41878, made for the Islamic market, bearing the London hallmarks for 1813. Fine 18K gold and enamel gem-set, triple cased, quarter repeating watch. C. Outer double body, glazed, with scallop edge, the bezels with champleve enamel decoration. Double body second with scallop edge, bezels with champleve formal decoration, the back with rose-diamond and emerald set finely chased military trophies. Inner double body, bassine, the bezel with champleve enamelled decoration, the back with painted military trophies against a red flinque enamel, outer pierced and champleve enamelled foliage. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "poker and beetle " hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 50 mm. c 24 D 24-51 M 2 B Estimate: SFr. 14'000 - 16'000

C. Outer double body, glazed, with scallop edge, the bezels with champleve enamel decoration. Double body second with scallop edge, bezels with champleve formal decoration, the back with rose-diamond and emerald set finely chased military trophies. Inner double body, bassine, the bezel with champleve enamelled decoration, the back with painted military trophies against a red flinque enamel, outer pierced and champleve enamelled foliage. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "poker and beetle " hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 377

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

Jules Jiirgensen, 1930's. Very fine and rare, rectangular, hour and minute jumping, 18K white gold digital gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals on two concentric revolving discs, aperture for the jumping-hour and minute. M. 10" ' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 38 mm. c 14 D 2 M 2 B Estimate: SFr. 5'000 - 6'000

Grading System: B

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 378

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

Paul Buhre, made for the Russian Market, circa 1905. Very fine and rare, large, 14K pink gold gentleman ' s wristwatch with single button chronograph on the crown.

C. massive, polished, wire mobile lugs, two crowns, top winder. D. white enamel with Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial at 12 o'clock. "Spade " blued steel hands. M. 18 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. The coaxial single button on the windingcrown. is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 379

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

Invicta, circa 1935. Fine and unusual chrome plated and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph and register.

C. hi-colour, polished. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals for the hours at 6 o'clock + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials respectively at 11 and 1 o 'clock, eccentric chronograph hand and graduation. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 380

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

Girard-Perregaux, La Chaux-de-Fonds, circa 1947. Fine and large, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, fluted teardrop lugs, dedicated back. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer telemeter graduation, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 14 1/2 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 381

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

John Newton, London, No. 2604, circa 1790. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set watch.

C. Outer double body, with split-pearl set bezels, the back of blue flinque enamel. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals. Gold arrow hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 48 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 382

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

Richard Clarke, London, No. 2667, with London hallmarks for 1791. Fine 18K gold and enamel pair cased, pearl-set watch.

C. Outer double body, with split-pearl set bezels, the back of blue flinque enamel. Inner double body, bassine, polished. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals. Gold arrow hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 383

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

Breguet a Paris, Swiss, No. 24195, circa 1800. Fine and elegant 18K gold and enamel pear and diamond set watch.

C. Double body, Directoire, the bezels set with a row of rose-cut diamonds between two of split-pearls, the back panel of Royal blue flanque enamel, the pendant with champleve enamelled decoration. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer minute ring. Rose-cut diamond set hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 57 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 384

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

Johnson, London, No. 13600, circa 1790. Very fine 18K gold and enamel watch.

C. Double body, Directoire with champleve enamelled bezels and pendant, the back of grey flinque enamel over engine-turned decoration in a sunburst pattern. Hinged gilt brass cuvette D. White enamel with radial Arabic numeral. Gold arrow hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel threearm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock engraved with foliage and diamond end-stone. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 51 mm.

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 2,875

LOT 385

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

Nicolier Monnier, Swiss, circa 1790. Fine 18K gold watch with date and decorative dial.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, polished. B. Small eccentric white enamel with Breguet numerals, and subsidiary date above. Gold hands. silver dial plate engine-turned in a sun-burst pattern, applied with two small enamel symmetrical oval plaques painted en grisaille with sitting maidens, holding a swan, on the left, a cornucopia on the right. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 386

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

Universal Geneve, "Polerouter Automatic", 1950' s. Very fine centre second, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, teardrop lugs. D. satined dark blue with a gold outer ring bearing the indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, rotor a "butoirs " . Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 387

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

Universal, Geneve, 1950's. Very fine and rare, centre second, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold and "cloisonne " enamel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. in polychrome "cloisonne" enamel representing a cockerel in the sunrise, symbol of France, with "guilloche " indexes on a polished ring. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, rotor a "butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 388

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

Universal, Geneve, "Polerouter Date, Automatic Microrotor" , 1950 's. Fine centre second, self-winding, waterproof, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. pink with "guilloche " indexes on a polished ring, aperture for the date. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 28 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micro tor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

LOT 389

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

Universal, Geneve, "Polerouter Electric" , 1960's. Fine electric, center second, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back. D. matt silver with applied steel indexes. "Baton" radiumed steel hands. M. electric, 12 1/2- gilt brass, 14 jewels, lever escapement, electrically driven balance, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

CHF 700 - 900

Sold: CHF 1,035

LOT 390

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

Tompion, London, German or Swiss, made for the English Market, circa 1760. Fine 22K gold pair cased quarter repeating watch, accompanied by a brown ribbon with two gold tassles. C. Outer double body, tortoiseshell covered, decorated with an urn and further foliage decoration. Inner gold bassine, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. D. Gold champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. Gilt brass dust cap. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, English style gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with foliage. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial, back plate and dust cap. Diam. 47 mm. c 4 D 2-51 M 2 C Estimate: SFr. 5'000 - 6'000

C. Outer double body, tortoiseshell covered, decorated with an urn and further foliage decoration. Inner gold bassine, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. D. Gold champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. Gilt brass dust cap. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, English style gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with foliage. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial, back plate and dust cap. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 391

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

Dunand, London, German or Swiss, made for the English of the Dutch Market, circa 1760. Fine 22K gold pair cased repousse watch in a chagrin covered protecting case.

C. Double body, brass outer chagrin covered, the back centred with a pique work decoration in a star pattern. Second gold double body, repousse with a scene depicting Achille heartrending farewell to Andromaque with further rocaille decoration. h7ner double body bassine, polished. D. Gold champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring with arched divisions. Steel Louis XIV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance flat balance spring, English style gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with a mask and foliage. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 392

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

Masterman & Archer, London No. 445, German or Swiss, made for the English or Dutch Market, circa 1770. Fine 22K gold pair cased quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body outer (later) with London hallmarks for 1833. Inner bassine, pierced and engraved with a mask and inhabited foliage, the back centred with flowers. Gilt brass dust cap. D. Later white enamel with Roman numerals. Later gold hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, fiat balance spring, English style gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with foliage, diamon endstone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate and dust cap. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 393

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

Fres Esquivillon & Dechoudens (Geneve), No. 73507, the enamel by Richter circa 1800. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body, Louis XVI with split-pearl set bezels, the back enamel panel painted by Richter, depicting three young children playing blind man's bluff in a countryside. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and outer "star" minute ring. Gold skeleton halfmoon hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Diam. 47 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 394

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

Universal Geneve, 1940's. Fine stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph and registers.

C. polished, satined. D. matt silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers . "Lozenge" radiumed hands. M. 12 1/2"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial and the movement, numbered on the case. Diam. 30 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

LOT 395

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

Universal, Geneve, "Tri-Compax", 1950's. Very fine large, astronomic, 18K pink gold gentleman' s wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer, triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, graduation for the days of the month, outer tachometer graduation, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 14 1/2"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 396

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

Universal, Geneve, "Tri-Compax", 1950's. Very fine astronomic, waterproof, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13 1/2"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 397

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

Universal Geneve, "Tri-Compax", 1940's. Very fine astronomic, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and tachometer, triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 141/4"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 398

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

Universal, Geneve, "Compur", Ref. 12445, 1940's. Very fine and rare 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduation. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 14"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 399

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

Movado Factories, Swiss, circa 1950. Unusual leather covered eight day going "Ermeto", patented extensible keyless alarm travelling clock, accompanied by the original cardboard box.

C. Rectangular, brown leather covered. D. Matt silvered with painted luminescent Arabic numerals, indexes and inner alarm setting ring. Luminescent "dauphines" hands. M. 18"', rhodium plated double train with differential winding, " fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Striking on a gong. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Dim. 102 x 71 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 400

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

Movado Factories, Swiss, circa 1950. "Montre de sac" , silver and leather covered "Ermeto", patented extensible, moon phase calendar keyless purse watch.

C. Rectangular, silvered, leather covered D. Two tone silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, inner date ring, apertures for the phase of the moon, months and days of the week. Gold "dauphines" hands. M. Rhodium plated 8,5 "' , "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Patented Ermeto extensible winding device by sliding the case open and close. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 50 x 35 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 2,530