660 lots

LOT 501

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 753928, case No. 599039, Ref. 3306, 1960's. Fine extra-flat, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. "Feuille " blued steel hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 502

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 577940, case No. 398108, Ref. 6785, 1960's. Fine and unusual, oval, 18K "guilloche" gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. shaped, massive, oval body, square bezel, hooded lugs. D. "guilloche" gold with applied gold horizontal indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9 "' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 503

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, 616786, case No. 447400, Ref. 7186, 1970's. Fine extra-flat, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, "guilloche" bezel. D. "guilloche" gold with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 25 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 504

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, "Duo-Plan", No. 546065, case No. 392704, 1950's. Fine rectangular, 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch with articulated "guilloche " 18K pink gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, dust protecting cap, back winder. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 2 1/2"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 7 x 24 mm. Bracelet: Measuring approx. 180 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 505

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

Ageron, Paris, circa 1755. Very fine and rare small gilt bronze, Louis XV, eight day going, hour and half hour striking cartel, with special escapement.

C. Shaped, chased with rocaille decoration with glazed balance aperture below the dial, florally engraved frets on the side panels and foliate finial at the top. D. White enamel wit Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Brass circular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, Thiout development of the Chevalier de Bethune double lever escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 30 x 17 x 9 cm.

Grading System: A

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 506

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

Glaesner a Lions (Lyon), circa 1785. " Les Sciences, les Arts et l'Astronomie". Rare and very attractive ormolu eight day going, hour and half hour striking clock.

C. Rectangular base on four turned feet and with pearled and interlaced decoration. Surmounted by a globe and flanked by branches of laurel and mistletoe, the movement is supported by a small square fluted column, the various instruments of arts and sciences, lying at the base. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Brass circular full plate with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the dial. Dim. 32 x 18 x 10 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 507

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

De Couigny a Paris, circa 1780. Very fine gilt bronze eight day going, quarter repeating, hour and half hour striking Louis XVI wall cartel.

C. Gilt bronze, decorated with goats " heads and the skin of a tiger, its head below the dial, an urn at the top. D. White enamel with Roman numerals.Gilt brass hands. M. Earlier, brass rectangular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, going train with anchor escapement, small pendulum with silk suspension. Pull wind repeating and striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the back plate. Dim. 78 x 37 cm.

Grading System: A

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 508

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

Vincent a Paris, circa 1775. Very fine white marble, bronze and ormolu, eight day going, hour and half hour striking clock.

C. White marble base applied with ormolu decoration. A fine oxidised figure of a vestal is lighting the sepulchral oil lamp, on the top of the clock, books and a parchment lying at her feet. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic numerals. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Brass circular with going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 45 x 33 x 18 cm.

Grading System: A

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 509

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

Cousin, Hger de Mgnr Comte d'Artois, circa 1780. Very fine and rare, white marble and gilt bronze, eight day going, hour and half-hour striking centre seconds lyre clock with skeletonised swinging movement.

C. Designed as a lyre in white marble, the oval base on four disc feet, applied with gilt bronze branches of flowers and foliage, sun figure at the top and further gilt pearled and sun-flower decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Pierced and engraved " fleurs de lys" hands. M. Gilt brass fully skeletonised, fitted in the bob of the grid-iron half-second beating pendulum with knife edge suspension, with going barrel both for the going and the striking trains, Lepaute type pinwheel escapement. Striking on a bell with count wheel. Signed on the dial. On a gilt wood base and protected by a fine shaped glass dome. Dim. 53 x 25 x 12 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 28,750

LOT 510

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No.48280, case No. 48280, made in 1878, sold to A. Maurer, in 1884. Very fine 18K pink gold, moon phase astronomical, keyless watch with perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, massive, " bassine", polished with inset hinges, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary dials for days of the week, months, days of the week, subsidiary seconds with inner red date ring, moon phase aperture with its age on the border. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 19- , gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement, retailer signature on the dial and cuvette. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 511

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 80067, case No. 80067, produced in 1887, sold on 23 October 1889. Fine 18K gold, moon phase, astronomical, keyless minute repeating watch with perpetual calendar and chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, <>, polished, the back engraved with a coat-of-arms with the motto: Verace suis, mensonge fuis. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months and subsidiary seconds with inner red calendar ring, moon phase aperture with its age on the border. Blued steel <> hands. M. 19"' nickel plated, <

Grading System: A

CHF 90,000 - 100,000

LOT 512

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 187228, case No. 284437, circa 1918. Very fine tonneau shaped, curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 14K pink gold bracelet "a petites males".

C. massive, polished, hinged bezel, dedicated back, wire lugs. D. "guilloche" champagne with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 30 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 513

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 957538, case No. 672881, Ref.431, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. matt silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 10" ' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 514

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 199138, case No. 290207, circa 1924. Very fine tonneau shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. matt silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Cathedrale" blued steel hands. M. 11"' gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 48 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 515

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 178589, case No. 283810, circa 1917. Very fine, tonneau shaped, curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged bezel, wire lugs. D. matt silver with radiumed radial Arabic numerals. "Spade" radiumed hands. M. 9"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 516

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 188280, case No. 290785, completed circa 1917-1918, sold 8 April 1919 to Mr H. Sorensen. Fine and early, square, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with certificate.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' gilt brass, 10 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache" , cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 517

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 56942, case No. 56942, produced in 1878, sold on 7 December 1880. Fine 18K gold keyless watch with an unusual form of stem winding system.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished with reeded band. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"' , gilt brass, three-quarter plate, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 518

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 86902, case No. 212407, produced in 1891, sold on 31 January 1916. Very rare nickel, keyless inking chronograph with instantaneous 60 minute recorder.

C. Double body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and subsidiary minute registers. Blued steel arrow patent inking hand. M. 20"', frosted and gilt quarter plate, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Chronograph button on the winding crown and inking push-pieces in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 519

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 106824, case No. 625987, circa 1897, for J.H. Leyson in Butte, Montana (U.S.A.). Fine silver keyless pocket lever chronometer.

C. Four body, massive "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Matt silver with applied white gold indexes. White gold "dauphines" hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, adjusted extra by W. Beaufrere, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Accompanied by Extract of the archives of the Observatory of Geneva. Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 520

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 819945, case No. 415071, for Tiffany & Cie., New York, circa 1924. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, dedicated hinged back. D. matt silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 521

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 818170, case No. 415398 , circa 1924. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K white gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. matt silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" white gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

LOT 522

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 105679, case No. 219418, produced in 1897, sold on 4 August 1896 to Musy Padre & Figli, Torino. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set keyless presentation watch of Royal provenance.

C. Four body, massive, "Musy " , the back with the champleve enamelled diamond-set coat-of-arms of Umberto I, King of Italy. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals red outer Arabic ring for hours from 13 to 24 and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 18- , gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches " , cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement, retailer signature on the cuvette. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 523

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, < >, No. 955018, case No 658228, Ref. 2451, circa 1950. Fine and rare, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with applied steel indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Feuille» steel hands. M. 10"'-200 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 524

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, < >, No. 864359, case No. 298214, made for Tiffany & Cie., New York, circa 1949. Very fine and rare, indirect, center second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold Breguet numerals. > radiumed hands. M. 12"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 525

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 829735, case No. 506351, Ref. 541, sold on 30 March 1940. Very fine pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with certificate.

C. bi-colour, polished, satined. D. matt silver with applied pink gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 12"'-120 , rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 526

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 191658, case No. 287252, circa 1919. Very fine and early, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, gold cuvette. D. white enamel with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. .Skeleton ? radiumed hands. M. 11 1/4"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement «a moustache., cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 527

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 11658, case No. 224213, made in 1899, sold to Tiffany on 3 May 1900. Fine and unusual 18K gold, keyless minute repeating watch with split second chronograph, progressive 60 minute and 12 hour recorders.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk minute and hour registers. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 18"' , nickel plated, 32 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Split seconds chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown and push piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette by the retailer only, numbered on the case and movement. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 528

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 823311, case No. 609091, circa 1933. Very fine and rare rectangular, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished satined, hinged back. D. mat silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals. "Spade" white gold hands. M. 9 - rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 38,5 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 529

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 830180, case No 611661, circa 1934. Very fine and rare, rectangular, two-tone, 18K white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bevelled bezel and crystal. D.matt silver with painted indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodium plated, " fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 530

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 850742, case No. 617501, circa 1938. Extremely fine and rare, asymmetric, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with certificate.

C. asymmetric, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 8"'-85 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 39 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 28,750

LOT 531

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 151980, case No. 255285, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro, circa 1909 Fine 18K gold, keyless Chronometro Gondolo.

C. Four body massive "demi-bassine", engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20 "' gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches ", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe micrometric index patented on 13 January 1891. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

LOT 532

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 90753, case No. 221379, circa 1893. Fine 18K gold keyless watch with chronograph in original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, «bassine>>, polished, the monogram "A.D.E." engraved on the back. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold <> hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, «fausses cotes» decoration, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 533

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 175282, case No. 276599, made in 1912, sold on 25 August 1913 to Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro. Fine 18K pink gold, keyless Chronometro Gondolo.

C. Four body massive "demi-bassine", engine-turned, the back centred with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20 "' gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches ", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. Accompanied by Extract of the Archives. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 534

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 161475 case No. 500312, circa 1913. Fine 18K gold hunting cased keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe micrometric index patented on 13 January 1891. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 535

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 95569, case No. 224483, made in 1895, sold to A. H. Rhodanet, Paris, in 1900. Fine 18K pink gold, keyless watch with chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the back engraved with the monogram: "N.A.". Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 8 April 1902. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19 " ', nickel plated, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work, push pieces on the winding crown. Signed on the cuvette by the retailer only, numbered on the case and movement. Accompanied by Extract of the Archives. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 536

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 828003, case No. 295156 , circa 1937. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18K gold integrated bracelet "a petites males" and certificate.

C. massive, polished. D. black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-120 , rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 12,075

LOT 537

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 958914, case No. 671179, Ref. 438, circa 1953. Very fine, small and rare, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. two-tone silver with painted indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 10"'-200 rhodium plated, " fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 28 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 538

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 924002, case No. 298456 , circa 1944. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished. D. champagne with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine " gold hands. M. 12"'-120 , Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, " fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Accompanied by Extract of the Archives. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 539

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 956869, case No. 668659, Ref. 482, circa 1952. Very fine and rare, square, 18K pink gold and sapphire gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bezel set with baguette sapphires for the hours. D. matt silver with painted indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 10 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 540

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 174044, case No. 610933, made in 1912, delivered to Hausmann & Co., Roma, on 25 October 1934. Fine chromium plated, keyless shop lever chronometer with dead independent centre seconds.

C. Three piece, polished. D. Silvered with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute and seconds ring. Blued steel "feuilles" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass double train with differential winding, 20 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and swan neck micrometric index. Dead independent centre seconds train with flirt on the escape wheel pinion and button in the band. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives. Signed on the case, dial and movement. Diam. 120 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 541

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 191449, case No. 610485, produced in 1924, sold on 4 February 1937. Fine and unusual chromium plated keyless table lever chronometer with stop button.

C. Three piece, "variee carrure plate " , polished. D. Frosted silver with black indexes and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "feuilles " hands. M. 22 "' , "Torpedo" gilt brass, 20 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index, stop button in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives. Diam. 96 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 542

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 833714, case No. 620948, circa 1940. Very fine and extremely rare, rectangular, 18K pink gold gentleman 's wristwatch with Patek Philippe 18K pink gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back, overhanging triangular lugs. D. polished pink with applied pink gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. «Baton» pink gold hands. M. 9 "' -90 tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 22,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 543

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 974247, case No. 666597, Ref. 2461, circa 1955. Very fine rectangular curved, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bevelled bezel. D. bevelled, matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 9 "'-90 tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 544

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 837478, case No. 628197, Ref. 1531, made in 1945 and sold on 17 January 1945. Very fine rectangular, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with certificate.

C. polished, teardrop lugs. D. pink with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" steel hands. M. 9'"-90 tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 36 min.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 545

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 812539, case No. 617175, Ref. 551, made in 1926, sold on 3 October 1941. Fine rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with certificate.

C. curved, massive, polished, satined. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille " gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 39 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,670

LOT 546

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 975602, case No. 513811, Ref. 2517, circa 1954. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 39 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 547

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

Charles Balthazar a Paris, No. 365, certainly produced in Friedberg (Germany), for the French Market, circa 1760. Fine silver pair cased pull wind, quarter repeating and quarter striking coach-watch with alarm.

C. Double body chagrin covered outer case, pierced for the sound, the hole with silver roundels. Double body silver inner, polished and pierced with foliage. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring with arched divisions, centre revolving alarm setting disc. Blued steel Louis XIV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate, with pierced and engraved gilt brass pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English style cock, pierced and engraved with a mask and foliage. Pull wind quarter repeating, striking and alarm on a bell, with independent trains for quarters and hours, both with engraved gilt brass fixed barrels and revolving arbors. Diam. 130 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 548

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

Daniel Mecke, Warmbrun, German, circa 1750. Fine silvered bronze pair cased sharkskin covered coach watch with alarm.

C. Outer two body sharkskin covered. Inner two body silvered bronze bassine, pierced and engraved with foliage. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and centre brass revolving alarm setting disc. Blued steel Louis XIV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, fusee with chain, later cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass Louis XV continental cock. Alarm striking on a bell. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 99 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 549

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

Thos. Grignion, London, No. 1686, circa 1780. Very fine 22K gold and enamel pair-cased half quarter repeating watch with matching chatelaine.

C. Outer, double body (maker's mark HT) entirely engraved with bright-cut pattern line work decorated with pallets, roundels and wavy lines in white and royal blue flinque enamel, the back centred with a classical urn, the chatelaine.decorated with foliage, ribbons and wavy lines with gilt clip, suspending three panels and four chains, with original key and and complementary gold cage work snuff bottle, glass vinaigrette and scent flask. Inner, double body pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage and grotesque mask. Silver dust-cap. D. White enamel, Roman and Arabic numerals. Blued-steel beetle-andpoker- hands. M. Gilt brass full-plate, turned pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement with steel escape wheel, plain three-am steel balance and flat spring. English pattern balance cock with diamond end-stone. Quarter-repeating on a bell and a-toc by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate, dial and dust cap. Diam: 47mm. Overall 180mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 550

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

Unsigned, No. 9127, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1820. Fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set musical watch.

C.Four body, Empire with reeded band, split-pearl set bezels, pendant and bow. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "pear" hands. M. Gilt brass double train with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, gilt brass English style cock with garnet end-stone. Pin disc musical train with 25 steel blades. Diam. 62 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 551

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1145664, case No. 2650235, Ref. 3468-3538, sold on 24 December 1967. Fine flat, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold bracelet "a petites mailles" and certificate.

C. massive, polished, hooded lugs. D. satined silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 23-300 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

LOT 552

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No1185039, case No. 26937775, Ref. 3573, 1980's. Fine, centre second, self-winding, cushion shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, satined, screwed back, back winder. D. champagne with applied gold indexes.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 553

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 782421, case No. 2602372, Ref. 3405, ci rca 1957. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, wide sides. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 23-300 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 554

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 1180896, case No 2684632, Ref. 3563-3, 1980's. Very fine and rare, center second, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, reeded bezel, back winder. D. champagne with applied gold indexes. «Baton» gold hands. M. 1-350 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 28 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, bi-directional winding, 18K gold rotor mounted on ball bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 555

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1242041, case No. 519897, Ref. 4111-1, for Arte Suizo, circa 1970. Fine oval, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with 18K "guilloche yellow gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, "guilloche" bezel, hooded lugs. D. "guilloche" gold with applied gold and black indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, 20 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 19 x 24 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 556

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

Blanc l'Aine & Compagnie, Swiss, circa 1800. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, moon phase, slim centre second pearl-set watch with special escapement, in a gilt brass gilt protecting case.

C. Double body Directoire with split-pearl set bezels, the back enamel panel painted with a pastoral scene from the Old Testament. Gilt brass glazed outer case. D. White enamel' eccentric with Arabic numerals, symmetrical dial above for phases and age of the moon. Gold "poker and beetle " hands. M. Hinged sli m gilt brass full plate, the barrel passing through the back plate secured by a bridge, virgule escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 557

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

Pepin Fecit, Swiss, circa 1790. Very fine and rare 18K gold quarter repeating watch with special escapement and the bells incorporated within the movement.

C. Double body, Directoire, polished. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and outer minute ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass inverted one quarter plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, virgule escapement, plain brass threearm balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Repeating by depressing the pendant on two bells included in the movement. Signed on the gilt brass dial plate. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 558

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

DuBois & Fils, Swiss, circa 1800. Fine and highly unusual "Bras-en-fair" watch with double calendar.

C. Double body, Directoire, polished. D. White enamel centred with a gilt figure of sun and with further gilt floral decoration. It is divided into four half-moon sectors for respectively: the hours, the minute, the dates and days of the week, on which the indication are pointed by the hands when depressing the pendant. Blued steel "arrow" 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. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 559

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 823602 case No. 505402, Ref. 24 , circa 1934. Very fine and rare 18K yellow and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging cylindrical yellow and pink gold lugs, stepped bezel, dedicated back. D. black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 29 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 560

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 863436, case No. 635856, circa 1946. Very fine waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 60,000 - 65,000

Sold: CHF 63,250

LOT 561

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 741877, case No. 683034, Ref. 2549, circa 1954. Fine and unusual 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel, overhanging horn shaped lugs. D. matt and «guilloche» silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. «Dauphine>> gold hands. M. 10"'-200 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 22,000 - 24,000

LOT 562

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

Bovet, Fleurier, (Val de Travers), No. 232, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1830. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, centre seconds watch with special escapement.

C. Two body, bezels with red, pink and green champleve enamelled decoration, the pendant and bow with matching decoration, the back with multi coloured painted Summer flowers against a pink ground. Hinged polished gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute and seconds ring. Gold "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass, Chinese calibre, fully engraved with free standing barrel, single wheel Duplex escapement, three-arm balance with wedge shaped and partly blued steel weights, ruby end-stone, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the movement. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

LOT 563

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

Bovet, Fleurier, (Val de Travers), No. 776, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1840. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set centre seconds watch with special escapement.

C. Three body Empire with split-pearl set bezels pendant and bow, the band with mauve champleve enamelled decoration, the back enamel panel painted with a fine composition of Summer flowers over a mauve ground. Hinged gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass, "Chinese" calibre fully engraved with a foliage decoration, free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement with steel escape wheel and three-arm balance with wedge shaped and partly blued steel weights, flat balance spring and regulator. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 564

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

Ilbery, London, No. 6306, the enamel attributable to Richter, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1815. "The Reprimand" Very fine 18K gold and enamel center seconds watch with special escapement.

C. Double body, the fixed bezel, pendant and bow, with champleve enamelled decoration, a fine enamel scene painted in the manner of Richter after an English engraving, depicting a man, in front of a horse, thrashing a little boy, while his sister strives to moderate. Gold hinged cuvette with engraved decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold pierced hands. M. 22 "' , blued steel, Chinese caliber with free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement, three-arm steel balance with three trapezoidal weights and screws, flat balance spring and diamond end stone. Signed on the inner side of the cuvette. Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 565

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

Ilbery, London, No. 7003, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1815. "Heartrending farewell" Very fine 18K gold and enamel center seconds watch, painted in the manner of Richter, with special escapement.

C. Double body, the fixed bezel, pendant and bow, with champleve enamelled decoration, the back enamel panel with a fine painted scene depicting Achille leaving Andromaque and his son Astyanax. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute and seconds ring. Gold "spade " hands. M. Gilt brass, fully engraved, Chinese caliber with free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement, five-arm polished steel balance, diamond end-stone, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the movement. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 566

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 888037, case No. 678864, Ref. 2497, circa 1954. Very fine and rare center second, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, dedicated back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 27-SC Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 80,000 - 90,000

Sold: CHF 104,700

LOT 567

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1119256, case No. 330590, Ref. 3448, circa 1968. Very fine astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied yellow gold indexes, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. 27-460 Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 35,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 49,450

LOT 568

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

Unsigned (Ilbery, London), made for the Chinese Market, circa 1790. Important and very fine 18K gold, enamel and hardstone center-seconds watch, with special escapement.

C. Hexagonal, polished frame, inset with 12 panels of cornelian and agate, back centred with a large panel of dendritic agate within a split-pearl frame, paillonne enamelled floral decoration over a black ground on four small triangular panels, pendant, and bowl. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute and seconds ring. Gold "spade" hands and counterpoised center seconds. M. 14 -, gilt brass, Chinese calibre with free standing barrel, single wheel Duplex escapement, plain polished steel five-arm balance, flat balance spring and diamond end-stone. Inscription around the movement inside the case: Unscrew the front bissel (bezel) to take the watch out. Dim. 90 x 58 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

Sold: CHF 74,750

LOT 569

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

Ilbery, London, No. 6116, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1790. Important and very fine 18K gold, enamel and hardstone center-seconds watch, with special escapement.

C. Octagonal, polished frame, inset with 31 panels of cornelian and dendritic agate, back centred with a large panel of dendritic agate within split-pearl border, scarlet white and blue champleve enamelled pendant, bow and button finial. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, minute marks. Gold skeletonised Breguet hands with counterpoised center seconds. M. 18"' , gilt brass, Chinese calibre, fully engraved with free standing barrel, single wheel Duplex escapement, plain polished steel five-arm balance, flat balance spring and diamond end-stone. Signed on the movement. Dim. 110 x 65mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

LOT 570

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 863028, case No. 626160, circa 1943. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, satined. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 33,350

LOT 571

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 863404, case No. 636704, circa 1945. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, with certificate.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 572

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

Marchand a Geneve, circa 1690. Fine gilt brass and silver Louis XIV "oignon" with central winding.

C. Double body "oignon", silver overlaid gilt brass, polished. D. White enamel "a bosses " with Roman numerals. Blued steel single hand. M. I-Iinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, short flat balance spring, rack and pinion regulator, the large gilt brass Louis XIV cock finely pierced and engraved with foliage, flags and quivers. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 573

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

Hanet a Paris, circa 1690. Fine gilt brass Louis XIV "oignon".

C. Double body "oignon", engraved with inhabited, foliage. D. Gilt brass with Roman numerals and outer minute chapters on enamel cartouches. Blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, short flat balance spring, rack-andpinion regulator, fine gilt brass Louis XIV cock pierced and chased with inhabited foliage. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 574

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

Chanelle, France, circa 1640. Fine gilt-metal and rock crystal octagonal pre-balance spring watch.

C. Gilt-brass three piece frame. Hinged faceted rock crystal cover, back and band, loose-ring pendant and button finial. D. Gilt-brass dial finely engraved with a winged angel and foliage, the chapter ring with Roman numerals. Single later blued-steel hand. M. Hinged contemporary oval gilt-brass full plate with turned urn pillars, fusee with a later chain, three wheel train, verge escapement, later balance without spring, irregular oval foliage pierced and engraved cock secured by a screw, with steel click for the ratchet wheel set-up. Dim. 50 x 26 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

LOT 575

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

Jonathan Puller, London, probably made for the Indian Market, circa 1685. Very rare and fine 22K gold pai r-cased early balance spring watch.

C. Outer two body of finely worked gold wire filigree floral patterns enhanced with small gold studs. Inner double body, bassine, polished with split bezel. D. Gold champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Arrow pattern blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with pierced tulip pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, shot early flat balance spring. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 69,000

LOT 576

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

Pierre Lagisse, Geneva, circa 1670 Fine and rare rock-crystal, gilt-metal and silver-gilt pre-balance spring watch.

C. Double-body duo-decagonal lobed form, the giltmetal frame chases with foliage with lobed and rayonned rock-crystal back and cover. Turned loosering pendant. D. Silver-gilt with Roman hour chapters and 1/4 hour divisions. Single blued-steel hand. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, fusee with gut, short train, verge escapement, plain two-arm steel balance without spring. Pierced floral oval cock, pierced and engraved silver frame around the signature, worm-and-wheel set-up. Diam. 33 mm

Grading System:

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 577

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

Johan Bock (Frankfurt), Germany, circa 1635. Very fine and rare, oval gilt brass and silver hunting cased, moon phase astronomical pre-balance spring watch.

C. Oval gilt brass with silver cover and back, polished, winding aperture shutter on the back, the overlaid silver band engraved with foliage, gilt brass loose-ring and button finial. D. Gilt brass, with small eccentric Roman chapter ring for hours, symmetrical silver ring above for the age of the moon, inner indication for months with their number of days, small subsidiary dial on the left for days of the week and apertures on the wright for the moon phase and date volvelles. Blued steel baluster hands. M. Hinged shaped giltbrass full plate with turned urn pillars, fusee with gutline, three wheel train, verge escapement, two-arm steel balance without spring, irregular oval foliage pierced and engraved cock secured by a pin, with matching click for the ratchet wheel set-up. Dim. 67 x 38 mm. (excluding ring)

Grading System: AAA

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 69,000

LOT 578

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

H.B., German, circa 1600. Fine and unusual gilt brass, oval hour striking prebalance spring watch with fusee and gut-line.

C. Double body with loose ring pendant and button finial, the ribbed centre section pierced and engraved with foliage decoration, the back decorated en suite with inhabited foliage, hinged cover with glazed dial aperture and engraved with foliage. D.Gilt brass with Roman numerals on a silver inlaid chapter ring, inner Arabic ring for hours from 13 - Z4, in the German way, centre engraved with a compass rose. Single bluedsteel hand. M. Hinged oval gilt full plate with square pillars, the going train with fusee and gut-line, verge escapement, plain two-arm steel balance without spring, gilt brass irregular cock pierced and engraved with foliage, secured by a pin, with matching click for the ratchet wheel set-up. Striking the hours on a bell, the steel count wheel sunk on the back plate Dim. 78 x 57 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 579

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

San Jan Bockel, Hague, circa 1640. Very fine and rare gilt-metal and silver oval prebalance spring watch.

C. Gilt-brass three body. Hinged silver cover and back, the cover with a glazed dial aperture, silver overlaid band engraved with foliage and flowers, loose-ring pendant and button finial. D. Hinged gilt-brass dial plate finely engraved with foliage and flower decoration matching that of the band. Applied silver Roman chapter ring. Single balluster-turned bluedsteel hand. M. Hinged shaped gilt-brass full plate with turned urn pillars, fusee with gut-line, three wheel train, verge escapement, two-arm steel balance without spring, irregular oval foliage pierced and engraved cock secured by a pin, with blued steel click for the ratchet wheel set-up. Dim. 46 x 26 mm. (excluding ring)

Grading System: A

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 580

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

Gaugron a Paris, circa 1690. Fine gilt brass Louis XIV "oignon" with central winding and enamel cock.

C. Double body "oignon", engraved with interlaced decoration and birds, the back with a glazed cock aperture. D. Gilt brass with champleve Roman numerals, the centre chased with birds, cherub's heads and foliage. Blued steel single hand. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, short flat balance spring, rack and pinion regulator, the cock wit a fine later enamel panel painted with the portrait of a maiden. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 59 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 581

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

Cabrier, London, Friedberg (Germany), made for the English Market, circa 1760. Very fine repousse silver, quarter repeating coach watch with alarm.

C. Double body, Louis XV, the bezel pierced and chased with foliage and rocaille decoration, the back repousse with a scene depicting "Aryan and Bacchus" with outer rocaille decoration, the border pierced and chased with foliage. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring with arched divisions, inner revolving alarm setting disc. Brass hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, tine English type gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Pull wind repeating and alarm trains with gilt brass fixed barrels engraved with geometrical decoration. striking on a bell. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 98 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 582

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

Herger in Neyburg, circa 1750. Fine 22K gold pair cased, quarter repeating watch.

C. Outer double body, the bezel pierced and engraved with foliage, the back repousse with a scene depicting a courting gentleman presenting flowers an giving a serenade to a young lady; outer repousse and pierced foliage decoration. Inner bassine, marked "A.B.", pierced with inhabited foliage and engraved with a mask, the back centred with a rosette. D. Gold champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring wit arched divisions. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. Silver dust cap. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate the square pillars applied with pierced silver decoration, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, silver English style cock pierced and engraved with floral decoration in a geometrical pattern. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dust-cap and back plate. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 583

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

Duchene & Compagnie a Geneve, No. 14276, circa 1780. Fine 18K four coloured gold watch.

C. Double body Louis XVI, the bezels chased with foliage decoration, the back centred with four coloured gold chased composition of symbols of love and fidelity. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold chased "poker and beetle " hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, and flat balance spring, gilt brass continental balance cock with polished steel end-piece. Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 584

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

Very fine 20K gold and enamel chatelaine with matching seal and key. Paris hallmarks for 1754.

Fully engine-turned in a sunburst pattern, the top element enamelled with a painted maiden reading in a park, the others with musical trophies. Dim. 110 x 40 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 585

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

Julien Le Roy a Paris, No. 3402, Swiss, circa 1770. Fine 18K gold quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, the bezels chased with foliage decoration, the engine-turned back centred with a chased small vase of flowers within a wreath of foliage. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring). Gold "poker and beetle" 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 continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Apocryphal signature on the dial and back plate. Diam. 44 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 586

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1760. Fine 20K gold watch.

C. Double body, Louis XV, engraved and repousse in a shell pattern with further rocaille decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 587

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

Freres Veigneur a Geneve, No. 12294, circa 1800. Fine gilt brass and enamel paste-set watch.

C. Double body, Directoire, with paste-set bezels, the back enamel panel with a fine portrait of a maiden within a paste-set frame, outer paillonne floral and foliage decoration over a blue ground. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer minute ring. Louis XVI paste-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 dial and back plate. Diam. 59 min.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,645

LOT 588

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1790. Very fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set watch.

C. Double body, Directoire with split-pearl set bezels and pendant, the back enamel panel painted with a very fine allegory of Painting, depicting the effigy of virtue assisted by Psyche and Amor, painting the portrait of her loved one. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer minute ring. Gold skeletonised "spade" 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. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 589

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

Unsigned, Swiss, cir ca 1790. Very fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set watch.

C. Double body, Directoire, the bezels with champleve enamelled leaf decoration, the enamel back painted with an allegory, depicting a maiden at Altar of Innocence, painted en grisaille in medallion against a brown ground; fine outer split-pearl inlaid decoration of foliage and ribbon decoration over a red and blue flinque ground. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and outer minute ring. Gold 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. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 590

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

Breguet a Paris, Swiss, circa 1790. Fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set watch.

C. Double body, Directoire with split-pearl set bezels, the back enamel panel featuring a message of love, painted en grisaille against a dark blue ground, outer pink frame with white decoration. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer minute ring. Gold "Louis XV" 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. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 591

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine silver watch with eccentric dial and visible balance.

C. Double body "forme quatre baguettes", polished. D. Small eccentric with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass dial plate engraved with scrolled foliage, balance aperture above the dial and two symmetrical enamel panels painted with musicians. M. Upside down gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, visible plain brass three-arm balance and gilt brass continental cock with polished steel endpiece, flat balance spring with regulator index on the back plate fully engraved with scrolls of foliage. Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 592

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

Courvoisier & Comp. (Geneve), No. 31021, circa 1810. Fine and elegant 18K gold, quarter repeating skeletonised watch.

C. Double body Directoire with reed band and polished back. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 20 "' , gilt brass skeletonised with engraved bridges, the free standing barrel with gilt brass cap engraved with foliage, cylinder escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, polished steel balance cock with ruby end-stone. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant with polished steel repeating work on the reverse of the single plate. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 593

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

Breguet a Paris, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold, half skeletonised, quarter repeating watch with automaton Jacks.

C. Three body, Empire, with scalloped edge and engine-turned back. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Small white enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Driven by the repeating work, three-coloured gold automaton Jacks on each side of the dial, strike hours and quarter on two bells above. Gilt brass dial plate fully engraved with scrolls with applied visible polished steel repeating work. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance and flat balance spring, gilt brass continentall cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Apocryphal signature on the gilt cuvette. Diam. 59 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 594

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine silver gilt quarter repeating watch with automaton Jacks.

C. Three body, Empire with reeded band and engineturned back. D. Gold with Breguet numerals on small enamel cartouches. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gold dial plate with applied blackamoors automaton Jacks striking hours and quarters on two bells. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring. Gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 595

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

Grayhurst, Harvey & Co, London, No. 4508, made for the Chinese Market, with London hallmarks for 1819. Very fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set watch.

C. Three body, Empire with fixed cuvette, reeded band, split-pearl set bezels pendant and bow, the back panel finely painted with a bouquet of summer flowers against a scarlet flinque enamel, outer pale green champleve enamelled decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "pear" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass four-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, unusual gilt brass skeletonised six-arm cock the foot engraved with scrolled foliage, diamond end-stone. Gilt brass dustcap with cock aperture, finely engraved with scrolled foliage. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 61 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 596

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

Bovet, Fleurier, No. 477, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1830. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, pair of centre seconds watches with special escapement, accompanied by a red leather fitted box marked Guinand in Chinese characters.

C. Two body, with fixed bezels fully enamelled with flower and foliage decoration over a black ground. Hinged gold glazed cuvettes. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute and seconds ring. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Blued and polished steel, " Chinese" calibre with free standing barrel, steel single wheel duplex escapement,polished steel fivearm balances with flat balance springs and regulators. Signed on the movement. Diam. 55 mm. Lot of 2.

Grading System: AA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 39,100

LOT 597

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1830. Fine 18K three coloured gold, garnet set watch.

C. Double body, fully decorated with garnet set foliage and floral decoration chased against a matted ground. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, and flat balance spring, gilt brass continental balance cock with polished steel end-piece. Diam. 42 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 598

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

Capt & Freundler a Geneve, circa 1830. Fine 18K gold and enamel, watch.

C. Double body, fully decorated with black and white champleve enamelled weaved decoration in a sunburst pattern. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring with outer gold cast floral decoration. Blued steel "scotties" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, and flat balance spring, gilt brass continental balance cock with garnet end-stone.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 599

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

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1830. Fine 18K three coloured gold pearl-set watch with eccentric dial.

C. Double body, Empire, with split-pearl set bezels, the engine-turned back with chased foliage and floral decoration on the border and to the centre. D. Eccentric gold engine-turned with Roman numerals and chased with three coloured gold floral decoration. Blued steel "scotties " hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, and flat balance spring, gilt brass continental balance cock with polished steel end-piece. Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 600

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

Fine 18K gold folding lorgnette, circa 1840.

Fully decorated with engraved and chased floral and rocaille motives. Dim. 70 x 19 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 600 - 700

Sold: CHF 2,530