610 lots

LOT 1

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 971U, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, chromium plated gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, polished, stepped sides. D. matted silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued-steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Extra Prima, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 2

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1491, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, jumping-hour, 9K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, flared, polished, stepped sides, dedicated back. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumpinghours. "Moderne " blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 3

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1490, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, 9K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, flared, polished, stepped sides. D. matted silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Lozenge" blued-steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' , rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 4

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 971 U, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, 9K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

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

Grading System: A

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 5

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Rolex "Prince Classic", Ref. 1343 A, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, 9K yellow gold gentleman ' s wristwatch

C. massive, polished, lapidated bezel. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade " blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjusments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 40 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 6

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Rolex "Prince Railway" , Ref. 6937, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, 18K pink and white gold gentleman 's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. matted silver with painted rabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Extra Prima Observatory Quality, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self= compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 42 min.

Grading System: A

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 7

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No 466309, case No 299913, 1940's. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, stepped bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and rabic numerals + "guilloche" auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, .self compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diane 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 8

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No 470136, case No 401220, Ref. 4072, 1940's. Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter

C. massive, polished, satined. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + "guilloche" auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduation. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, "(Musses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,075

LOT 9

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No 431397, case No 271251, 1940's. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, stepped bezel. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton " gold hands. M. 13 '" rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 10

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin,Geneve, No 128659, case No 295788, 1940's. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 11

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No 466587, case No 318377, 1940's. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, stepped bezel. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + "guilloche " auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduation. "Baton " gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 12

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No 480470, case No. 344550, 1940's. Very fine, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, stepped bezel and band. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + "guilloche " auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the clays of the week and the months. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 13

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Rolex "Antimagnetic", Ref. 2811, 1930's. Fine small, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton " gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 14

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Rolex "Antimagnetic" , Ref. 3484, 1940's. Very fine 18K pink gold gentleman ' s wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

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

Grading System: A

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 15

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Rolex "Antimagnetic " , 1930's. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman' s wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Fcuille " gold hands. M. 13" ' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dian. 32 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 16

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Rolex, Ref. 3835, made in 1941. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman ' s wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter, with 18K yellow gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, gradated stepped lugs. D. black with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Baton " gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self= compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,075

LOT 17

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 862170, case No. 618769, circa 1942. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

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

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 18

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 862054, case No. 617622, circa 1941. Very fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 13''' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diann. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 19

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 863855, case No. 644881, circa 1946. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. 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 balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 20

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 867113, case No. 629008, circa 1946. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman ' s wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. 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, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 21

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1119579, case No. 314582, Ref. 3448, circa 1980. Very fine astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. matt silver with applied yellow gold indexes, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the clays 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 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 55,200

LOT 22

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 783790, case No 2613190, Ref. 2593, circa 1958. Fine and unusual 18K pink gold gentleman ' s wristwatch with 18K pink gold "guilloche " Patek Philippe bracelet.

C. massive, polished, lapiclated lugs. D. matt silver with engraved gold indexes. "Baton " pink 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, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 23

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

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

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

Grading System: A

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,810

LOT 24

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Rolex Clu?onographe, Ref. 4500, 1950's. Fine waterproof, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

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

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 25

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Rolex Oyster Chronograph "Antimagnetic " , Ref. 3525, made in 1940. Fine waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished, screwed back and crown. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduation. "Feuille " blued steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 26

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 8171, 1950's. Fine and rare astronomic, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. polished. D. matt silver with applied steel Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille " steel hands. M. 11 3/4"' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 27

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 868370, case No. 668558, Ref. 1579, circa 1953. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, and register.

C. massive, polished, satined, teardrop lapidated lugs.D. matt silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Feuille " gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 55,200

LOT 28

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 862955, case No. 629228, Ref. 1506, circa 1943. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished satined, lapidated straight lugs.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. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 29

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 868157, case No. 668562, Ref. 1579, cir ca 1951. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lapidated lugs. D. matt silver with square applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille " gold hands. M. 13"' , rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 30

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 863782, case No. 641800, Ref. 1579, retailed by Weil, circa 1946. Very fine and rare 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lapidated lugs. D. pink with applied gold Arabic numerals and painted indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille " pink gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 33,350

LOT 31

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Rolex Oyster Chronograph, "Anti-Magnetic", Ref. 6034, 1960's. Very fine and rare tonneau shaped, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown. D. matt silver with applied gold "Lozenge" indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Dauphine " gold hands. M. 1 3"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance 8 adjustments, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 33,350

LOT 32

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Rolex Oyster Chronograph, Ref. 4767, 1950's. Very fine, tonneau shaped, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and triple date.

C. polished, screwed back and crown. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the clays of the week and the months. "Baton" steel hands. M. 13'" rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 33

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Rolex Oyster Chronographe, "Anti-Magnetique", Ref. 6238, 1960's. Fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hoturs and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton" radiumed gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 34

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 869336, case No. 2632529, Ref. 2499, 3rd series, circa 1966. Very fine and rare astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, outer back engraved with a coat of arms and dedication: "Deeds not words" A.I. Mc.M. 1966, fluted lugs. D. 18K gold matt silver plated with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the clays of the week, the months and the Inflations. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"' Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumecl, "fausses cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 120,000 - 140,000

Sold: CHF 135,500

LOT 35

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 868390, case No 672756, Ref. 1463, circa 1953. Very fine and rare, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 15 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. Dunn. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 36

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 867616, case No. 655622, Ref. 130, circa 1948. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman ' s wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 37

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 867557, made in 1948, delivered on 8 September 1949 to Guillermin, Paris. Very fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. No. 227, massive, polished, teardrop lugs, concave band, monogrammed back. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Arabic 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, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Accompanied by a letter from Patek Philippe dated 1988. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 38

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 862509, case No. 622667, Ref. 130, circa 1943. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman ' s wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille " gold hands. M. 13'' ' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 39

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 862403, case No. 621025, circa 1943. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, and register.

C. massive, polished, satinet, dedicated back. D. matt silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Spade" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 28,750

LOT 40

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 862257, case No 619959, Ref. 130, made in 1939, sold on 23 May 1940. Extremely fine and rare, "World Time", 18K yellow gold gentleman ' s wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, inner back bearing the dedication "Siegert IV.54 " . D. matt silver with radiumed indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation, concentric, the names of 24 cities in the world. "Skeleton " radiumed hands. M. 13 '" rhodium plated, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 180,000 - 220,000

Sold: CHF 355,500

LOT 41

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Philippe Gros a Paris, No. 219, with Paris hallmarks for 1763. "Le Temps delivrant la write du Mensonge et de la Calomnie " Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel quarter dumb repeating watch.

C. Double body, Louis XV, the bezels chased in a Greek pattern, the back enamel panel painted in polychrome colours with an allegory of Truth being liberated by Kronos who strikes down Untruth and Slander. Diamond push pieces. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring. Gold 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, gilt-brass continental Louis XV cock with polished-steel end-piece. Repeating on the edge of the case by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 45 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 42

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Julien Le Roy No. 3241, circa 1755. Fine and rare 18K gold, quarter dumb repeating watch.

C. Double body, Louis XV, chased with rocaille decoration the back set with a plaque of coloured glass. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring. Gold Louis XV hands. The gilt-brass dial plate engraved: fnven.it /my Julien. Le Roy en 1740 el le roaage en 1755. M. 1-Iinged gilt-brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with adjustable potence for the crown wheel, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt-brass Louis XV cock pierced and engraved with fleurettes, polished-steel end-piece. Repeating on the edge of the case by depressing the penclant. Signed on the dial, the back plate and the gilt-brass dial plate. Diam. 48 inn).

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 43

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Les Freres Colladon, Geneva, circa 1770. Very fine 18K gold and enamel quarter dumb repeating watch.

C. Double body, Louis XV, the bezels chased with a floral decoration, the back enamel panel painted in polychrome colours with a genre scene. A rose-cut diamond set on the pendant and push piece. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring, gilt-brass continental cock with polished-steel end-piece. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 44 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 44

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Ch. Leroy a Paris, No. 954, circa 1750. Very fine 20K gold, dumb quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body Louis XV, with diamond-set push pieces, the bezel repousse with vine-branches and further rocaille decoration. The back decorated en suite, the rocaille centre enhance by a rack and a clove pecking at grapes. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring. Gold Louis XV 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 Louis XV continental cock with polished-steel end-piece. Repeating on the edge of the case by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 45

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Gossier a Rouen, No. 775, circa 1760. Fine 18K gold watch.

C. Double body, Louis XV, the back engraved with a parrot perched on a basket of flowers with outer floral and foliage decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring. Gold 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, giltbrass continental cock with polished-steel end-piece. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 46

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Braillard a Versailes, No. 73, with Paris hallmarks for 1760. Very rare and fine 18K gold hour and half-hour striking and repeating clock watch.

C. Double body, Louis XV, engine-turned in a basket work pattern. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel threearm balance, flat balance spring, gilt-brass cock with polished-steel end-piece. Striking and repeating train with fixed barrel and revolving arbor, striking on a bell, the striking train released for repetition by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 47 nun.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 47

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Duvivier 1'Aine a Rouen, circa 1765. "Suzanne et les Vieillards" Fine and unusual 18K three coloured gold watch.

C. Double body, Louis XV, the bezel chased with a formal decoration, the back with a very fine and unusual scene, chased in three colours of gold, featuring "Susanna and the Elders " . D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring. Gold 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, gilt-brass continental Louis XV cock with polished-steel end-piece. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 48

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Bointaburet a Paris, No. 27405-8, circa 1860. Fine and unusual silver gilt, snuff bow set with Wedgwood and pietra dura micro mosaic decoration, the base with a concealed enamel painted erotic scene.

C. Rectangular, double body, in the Louis XVI style, engine-turned, the lid centred with a small pietra dura mosaic, flanked by two small Wedgwood rosettes. The base with a sliding silver panel disclosing a very fine painted enamel scene, depicting a maiden riding her handsome mount. Signed on the silver sliding panel. Dim. 90 x 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 49

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Repassee par Le Roy a Paris No. 9073, circa 1820. Fine silver, quarter repeating watch with concealed erotic automata.

C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes" engineturned. Concealed in the hinged gilt-brass cuvette, a small automaton scene presents a couple striving hard to prolong the existence of the human race. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued-steel "scotties " hands. M. 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 steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant, the automata driven by the repeating train by means of a small lever. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 50

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Breguet, Swiss, No. 8980, circa 1800. "Le Vice et la Vertu" Very fine and unusual 18K gold watch with concealed enamel painted erotic scene.

C. Three body, Directoire with concealed hinge, polished. A very finely painted enamel scene within a concealed compartment in the back, features a young maiden in a landscape, resisting the advances of a suitor. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer minutes ring. Gold half-moon hands. M. Hinged gilt brass, slim I-lessen's calibre the barrel passing through the back plate, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Apocryphal signature on the dial and back plate. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 51

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Geneva, circa 1820. Very fine and rare, 18K gold and enamel large centreseconds watch designed as a peony.

C. Double body, in the form of a peony, the band engraved with foliage enhanced with blue champleve enamel, the back enamel back realistically and finely painted in the colours of the flower, the bezel decorated en suite, the pendant designed as the flower stem. Hinged gilt-brass cuvette. D. White enamel with sunk centre, Roman numerals and outer minutes and seconds ring. Gold "scotties " hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, Lepine ' s calibre with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Dim. 62 x 77 mm. including the stem.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 52

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Geneva, circa 1810. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set centre-seconds pendant watch designed as a double face winged angel's head.

C. Three body, hinged enamelled cover and back painted with angel's heads with dark hair on the front and fair hair on the back, gold chased split-pearl set wings with blue champleve enamelled decoration. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. Gilt-brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, unusual continental cock with steel end-piece. Dim. 49 x 47,5 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 53

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Vienna, Austria, circa 1850 Fine gold and enamel watch designed as a lyre with snatching brooch.

C. Two-part, the back decorated with engraved foliage and enamelled musical score on a scarlet flinque ground within pellet border, the sound board with enamelled flowers on an blue/grey flinque ground with diamond chip surround to the sound hole, the neck en suite with silver wire strings. Matching brooch designed as a crown. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Blued-steel hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat spring and regulator. Continental cock. Dims. 60 x 29 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 54

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Geneva, circa 1820. Fine and highly unusual pendant watch designed as a turquoise-set watch key.

C. Double body with the key fitted opposite the pendant, cover and enamel cover and back painted in a multicoloured butterfly pattern, the cover set with a turquoise cabochon above the key tip. D. White enamel with Rreguet numerals. Gold hands. M. I-tinged gilt-brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass tlu ccarm balance, unusual continental cock with polishedsteel end-piece. Dim. 50 x 28 mm. including the key tip.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 55

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Geneva, circa 1810. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel diamond-set pendant watch designed as a cockle shell with matching bow.

C. Double body in the form of a cockle shell, blue enamelled cover and back with old-cut diamond-set border and white champleve enamelled decoration, matching bow. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold hands. M. Hinged gilt- brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, unusual continental cock with polished- steel end-piece. Dim. 45 x 31 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 56

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Attributable to Jaquet Droz, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1790. The enamel painted in the manner of Jean Abraham Lissignol. Magnificent 18K gold and enamel, musical snuff box.

C. Three body, the lid with an enamel painting depicting a classical scene from the Iliad, borders with white champleve and flinque decoration, the band engine-turned with azure champleve enamelled decoration in a geometrical pattern intersected with small panels decorated with formal urns over a blue enamel ground, the bottom panel decorated en suite. M. Carillon, gilt brass, shaped, skeltonized, fusee with chain, pin-drum with five hammer playing on five bells. Dim. 87 x 57 x 29 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 120,000 - 140,000

LOT 57

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Attributable to Piguet & Capt, Geneva, circa 1810. Extremely rare and fine 18K gold and enamel pearlset trefoil shaped musical vinaigrette with automaton scene and built-in watch, in original red Morocco fitted box.

C. Five body of trefoil-form with split-pearl set border, three compartments, the compartment lids decorated in polychrome enamel over a black ground with symbols evoking their contents: musical trophies for the automaton scene and music, Love and Fidelity symbols for the watch (the hours of love), flowers for the vinaigrette; the latter with hinged gold engineturned inner lid. Driven by the musical train and applied on the foreground of a fine enamelled lakeside landscape with mountains on the background, the five coloured gold automaton scene depicts a shepherdess playing the guitar by a waterfall. Blue flinque enamel side and base panels, the floral decoration on the chased border with enamel accents. D. Gold with Breguet numerals on a polished chapter ring, the centre engraved with a rosette, outer foliage decoration over a matted ground. M. Shaped gilt-brass half plate with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Pin-drum musical train with two sets of stacked vibrating blades, one of four and one of five, the cam driving the automata being fitted on the top of the barrel, the twisted rod si mulating the waterfall, on the opposite side. Dim. 39 x 40 mm.

CHF 120,000 - 140,000

Sold: CHF 322,500

LOT 58

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Attributable to Henry Capt, Geneva, circa 1810. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set harp with music.

C. Finely painted musical trophies on the back of the instrument, blue flinque enamelled side panels with quivers finely chased within navette split-pearl set frames, a rose diamond-set at the end of each rope. M. Gilt brass, concealed in the sound board and playing at will, with pointed barrel and six stacked vibrating steel blacks. Dim. 69 x 40 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 43,700

LOT 59

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Attributable to Henry Capt, Geneva, circa 1810. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set harp with music.

C. A maiden, reading a musical score finely painted on a small enamel panel on the back of the instrument, flowers and musical trophies, painted on the side panels and further champleve enamelled musical trophies against an azure ground, a rose diamond set at the end of each rope. M. Gilt brass with pointed barrel and six stacked vibrating steel blades. Dim. 69 x 33 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 60

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Attributable to Henry Capt, Geneva, circa 1810. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, pearl and diamond-set harp with music.

C. A maiclen, playing the guitar, finely painted on a small enamel panel (slightly restored) on the back of the instrument, outer champleve enamelled musical instruments, flowers, birds and further decoration against a black ground, the side panels with similar ornaments, small applied pearl-set decoration and a rose diamond set at the end of each rope. M. Gilt brass with pin-barrel and six stacked vibrating steel blades. Dim. 74 x 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 61

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Pierre Morand, Geneva, circa 1780. Fine and extremely rare 18K gold, diamond-set miniature ring watch in original green leather fitted box.

C. Double body, bezel and shoulders set with rose-cut diamonds, the back engraved with crossed quiver and arrows. D. Gold with raised Arabic numerals over a matted ground. Gold "spade " hands. M. Hinged giltbrass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fixed barrel with revolving arbor, cylinder escapement with brass escape wheel, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt- brass continental cock with polished-steel end-piece. Signed on the dial rim. Dim. 21 x 13 mm.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 168,500

LOT 62

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Swiss, circa 1800. Fine and rare 18K gold, pearl-set, quarter repeating automaton ring watch with visible balance.

C. Two piece, rectangular with canted corners, the bezel set with split-pearls, the back with a slide covering the winding holes. D. Small eccentric white enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "feuilles" hands. The blue enamel dial plate with circular aperture for the visible diamond-set plain four-arm balance flanked on either side by automaton Jacks striking hours and quarters on a bell. M. Shaped inverted gilt brass with going barrel, cylinder escapement. Repeating on two bells with slide on the border and repeating work on the back plate. Dim. 34 x 22 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 57,500

LOT 63

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Swiss, circa 1825 Fine 18K gold and enamel form watch designed as a shield escutcheon, with date and visible balance, mounted on a pin.

C. Double body with split-pearl set bezels. Gold shaped screwed cuvette D. Small eccentric white enamel with Breguet numerals flanked by small subsidiary seconds and calendar dials, circular balance aperture below. Blued-steel hands. Dial plate of blue flinque enamel with gold champleve decoration. M. Shaped inverted gilt-brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, cylinder escapement with four-arm paste: set balance, flat balance spring. Dint 31 x 23 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 48,300

LOT 64

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Swiss, circa 1850. Fine 18K gold and enamel extra slim watch with Bagnolet calibre.

C. Three body, the engine-turned back engraved with flowers. D. White enamel eccentric with Roman numerals, the balance aperture above. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 17 1/2"', Bagnolet calibre, eight jewels, the wain of wheels sunk beneath the dial in the single plate, the back engraved with foliage decoration, cylinder escapement, plain gold five-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Diam. 44 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 65

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Swiss, circa 1850. Fine 18K gold and enamel, extra slim half hunting cased watch with Bagnolet calibre.

C. Three body, "bassine pincee", the cover with eccentric dial aperture, engine-turned in a vermicelli pattern with painted champleve enamelled Summer flowers above the dial aperture on the cover and on the centre of the back. D. Eccentric silver with Roman numerals sunk on the silver dial plate engraved with flowers and foliage. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 12 1/5''', gilt brass, eight jewels, Bagnolet inverted calibre with the free standing barrel and the train of wheel sunk in the single plate engraved on the reverse with technical details and a floral decoration matching that of the dial plate. Cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Female winding squares. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 66

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Vaucher a Geneve, circa 1850. Fine and extremely rare 18K gold ultra slim half hunting watch with Bagnolet calibre and eccentric dial, fitted in a silver coin of 5 Belgium Francs dated 1850.

C. Three body ultra slim, engine-turned with milled band. Silver fitted outer case made in a genuine coin, the spring loaded lid with push piece in the band. D. Small silver eccentric with Roman numerals. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 10 1/5"', gilt brass, eight jewels, Bagnolet inverted calibre with the free standing barrel and the train of wheel sunk in the single plate engraved on the reverse with technical details. Cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Female winding squares. Diam. of the coin: 37 mm. Diam. of the dial: 29 mm. Thickness of the watch : 2 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 67

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie. A Geneve, No. 872727, ref. 739/07 made in 1958. "Jungle" Very fine solar-powered electric table clock in original fitted box with certificate.

C. Cylindrical brass with domed top, fully enamelled with a Fine composition painted by Pellarin-Leroy with stylised wild animals in the jungle, the solar cells on the top. D. Silvered, the applied gilt-brass chapter ring with bright-cut indexes. Gilt-brass hands. M. Electric powered with lithium battery back-up, driving a remontoire train, winding the barrel spring of a 1' watch movement, gilt-brass bar calibre, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, "Gyromax" balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 22 x 13 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 68

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie. A Geneve, No. 873738 case No. 13020, made in the 1970's. Very fine solar-powered electric table clock in original fitted box.

C. Rectangular gilt brass, brushed, the solar cells on the top. D. Silvered with black indexes. Gilt-brass hands. M. Electric powered with lithium battery backup, clriving a remontoire train, winding the barrel spring of a 19"' watch movement, gilt-brass bar calibre, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, "Gyromax" balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Signed oil the dial and movement. Dim. 14x20x9cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 69

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie. a Geneve, case No. 429, made in the 1970's. Very fine solar-powered electric table clock in original fitted box.

C. Rectangular gilt brass, brushed, the solar cells on the top. D. Silvered with black indexes. Gilt-brass hands. M. Electric powered with lithium battery backup, ch wing a remontoire train, winding the barrel spring of a 19"' watch movement, gilt brass bar calibre, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, "Gyromax " balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 14,2 x 14 x 9 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 70

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 690791, Ref. E 1200, sold in the 1980's. Fine "Naviquartz", mahogany electronic chronometer with centre-seconds.

C. Double body glazed mahogany outer case. Painted cast metal inner case with chromium plated bezel. D. Black painted with Arabic numerals and outer seconds ring. White painted hands. Brushed-steel dial plate. Electronic Patel( Philippe movement. Signed on the dial, the back and the movement. Dim. 230 x 170 x 80 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 71

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 1801895, Ref. E 1215, sold in the 1980's. Fine "Naviquartz", mahogany electronic chronometer with centre-seconds

C. Three body mahogany case of deck watch type. D. White painted with Roman numerals and outer minutes and seconds ring. Blued-steel Breguet hands. Brushed gilt-brass dial plate. Stop button and battery power reserve indicator. Electronic Patek Philippe movement. Signed on the dial, the back and the movement cap. Dim. 16x13x7cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 72

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 690218, Ref. E 1200, sold in the 1980's. Fine "Naviquartz", black painted electronic chronometer with centre-seconds in original fitted box, accompanied by the original certificate

C. Painted cast metal case with chromium plated bezel. D. Black painted with Arabic numerals and outer seconds ring. White painted hands. Brushedsteel dial plate. Electronic Patek Philippe movement. Signed on the dial, the back and the movement. Dim. 200 x 140 x 60 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 73

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 1306403, case No 2736047, Ref. 3604-1, retailed by Howes, 1980's. Fine, and heavy, self-winding, "carne galbe", 18K yellow gold gentleman ' s wristwatch with date and 18K yellow gold articulated integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, hooded lugs. D. champagne with painted radial Roman numerals, aperture for the date. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 28-255 C, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses elites " decoration, 36 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spriug, 18 K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 74

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 1167097, case No 2687254, Ref. 3553-1, circa 1970. Fine, flat, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K "guilloche" yellow gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, "guilloche " bezel. D. "guilloche" gold with applied gold and black indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 175 - Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 75

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 1303421, case No 2763103, Ref. 3604-4, 1980's. Fine, "carne galbe", self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and 18K gold integrated bracelet

C. massive, polished, hooded lugs. D. champagne with painted radial Roman numerals, aperture for the date. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 28-255 C Geneva Quality Flail Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 36 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 76

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

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: AAA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 77

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie. a Geneve, No. 1140428, case No. 2644121, Ref. 798, made between 1966 and 1971. Fine 18K gold keyless dress watch with matching chain and original fitted box.

C. Two piece, massive, "tonneau", engine-turned in a bright-cut brushed pattern. Gold matching. D. Gold, decorated en suite, with applied gold indexes. M. 9 1/2"', rhodium plated, 23-300 calibre with the Geneva quality marks, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, "Gyromax " patented balance adjusted for heat and cold isochronism and five positions, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Dim. 41 x 41 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 78

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 801085, Ref. 5000 FR, made for Hausmann & Co. (Roma) in 1994. Very fine, waterproof, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Patek deployant clasp, fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. glazed ivory with applied pink gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary second dial on the 4. "Breguet " pink gold hands. M. 240 PS aut. rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 27 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring, 22K gold microrotor. Dial and movement signed. Dian. 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 79

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 800353, Ref. 5000, made in 1993. Very fine, waterproof, self-winding, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K white gold Patek deployant clasp, fitted box and certificate.

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

Grading System: AAA

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 16,675

LOT 80

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 775909, Ref. 5038, made in 1996. Very fine and rare, self-winding, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, white gold and black push-pin, accompanied by an electric winding fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, transparent back, needed and stepped bezel. D. black with lacquered white radial Roman numerals + auxiliary dials for the clays of the month, of the week, the 24 hours, the months and the leap year, aperture for the lunations. "Alpha" lacquered white hands. M. Cal. 240 Q aut., Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 27 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, 22K yellow gold micro-rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diann. 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 57,500

LOT 81

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Pagoda", No. 3066706, case No 4018086, Ref. 4900G-001, made in 1997. Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombe", "Pagoda" shaped, 18K white gold lady's wristwatch, with fitted box and certificate.

C. flared, massive, polished, satined, concave sides. D. pink with 24 diamondset indexes. "Baton" white gold hands. M. 16-250, 7 1/4"' 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 flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 32 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 82

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Pagoda", No. 1858392, case No 4013325, Ref. 5500J-001, made in 1997. Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombe", "Pagoda" shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box and certificate.

C. flared, massive, polished, satined, concave sides. D. Champagne with applied gold Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille " burnished steel hands. M. 215 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, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 41 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 83

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Toghah, made for the Persian Market, circa 1680. Very fine oval gilt-bronze pre-balance spring watch with damascened back plate.

C. Cast, two body, oval "bassine" with split bezel, the band engraved with panels of arabesques, the back pierced and chased with flowers and foliage. D. Giltbrass eccentric chapter ring with Turkish numerals with outer chased arabesque decoration and similarly decorated centre. Blued-steel single hand. M. Hinged oval gilt-brass full plate with pierced quatrefoil pillars, the back plate overlaid with a damascened and nielloed silver plate. Fusee with chain, three wheel train with verge escapement, plain two-arm steel balance without spring, florally pierced silver cock with triangular foot. Inlaid set-up disc. Signed on the movement Dim. 62 x 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 84

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

George Clarke, London, No. 1135, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1770. Very fine and unusual 22K gold, diamond set paircased quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body outer paved with large rose-cut diamonds. Double body inner, "bassine", finely pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage, a rose-cut diamond set in the pendant. D. Gold champleve with Turkish numerals. Blued-steel "poker and beetle " hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with turned pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt-brass cock pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage. Quarter repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Gilt-brass dust-cap. Signed on the dial, dust-cap and back plate. Diam. 42 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 85

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Daniel de St. Leu, Watchmaker to Her Majesty, London, No. 3110, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1815. Very fine and rare 18K gold pair-cased, diamond and gem-set, quarter striking clock watch.

C. Outer double body, the diamond-set bezels chased with varicoloured gold floral decoration, the back applied with a diamond set pattern of flowers and foliage, an emerald-set crescent and a diamond-set star centred with an emerald over a matted ground. Inner double body, "bassine", the back pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage and flowers, a ruby cabochon set on the pendant_ D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Diamond-set fancy hands. M. giltbrass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, gilt-brass cock pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage. Striking on a hell, with strike-silent selection lever on the bezel. Gilt-brass dust-cap. Signed on the dial, the dust-cap and the back plate. Diam. 60mm.

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

LOT 86

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Daniel de St. Leu, Watchmaker to Her Majesty, London, No. 15717, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1800. Very fine and rare 18K gold diamond-set pair-cased, quarter striking clock watch with double face matching chatelaine, in a later fitted box.

C. Outer double body, the diamond-set bezel chased with a wreath of flowers, the back chased with diamond-set musical trophies trophies against a matted ground, the border decoration matching that of the bezel. Inner double body, "bassine", the back pierced and engraved with flowers and foliage. Gold matching chatelaine chased with a diamond-set croissant, a star, a bow and a quiver on one side, chased with flowers and foliage on the reverse. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Diamond-set hands. M. Gilt-brass full plate double train, with turned pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, gilt-brass cock pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage. Striking train with fixed gilt-brass barrels and revolving arbor. Striking on a bell with strike-silent selection lever on the bezel. Gilt-brass dust-cap. Signed on the dial, dust-cap and back plate. Diam. 64 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 102,500

LOT 87

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Daniel de Saint Let, Watchmaker to Her Majesty, London, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1800. Very fine and rare 18K varicoloured gold diamond-set pair-cased, quarter striking clock watch with double face matching chatelaine, in later fitted box.

C. Outer double body, the diamond-set bezel chased with a wreath of flowers, the back chased in high relief with military trophies, the border decoration matching that of the bezel. Inner double body, "bassine ", the back pierced and engraved with flowers and foliage, the pendant set with a large rose-cut diamond. Gold matching chatelaine chased with diamond-set military trophies on one side, chased with flowers and foliage on the reverse. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Diamond-set hands. M. Gilt-brass full plate double train, with turned pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, gilt-brass cock pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage. Striking train with fixed gilt-brass barrels and revolving arbor. Striking on a bell with strike-silent selection lever on the bezel. Gilt-brass dust-cap. Signed on the dial, dust-cap and back plate. Diam. 63 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 88

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Daniel de Saint Leu, Watchmaker to Her Majesty, London, No. 1143/2524, made for the Islamic Market, case stampted with maker's mark of John Penny, circa 1815. Very fine and rare 18K gold pair-cased, diamond-set, quarter striking clock watch.

C. Outer double body, the diamond-set bezel chased with a wreath of flowers, the back chased with laurel branches and flags against a matted ground and applied with a crescent and a star set with large rosecut diamonds, the border decoration matching that of the bezel. Inner double body, "bassine" with diamond-set bow, a large rose-cut diamond set on the pendant, the back pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage and centred with flowers. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals (very slightly restored on the border). Diamond-set hands. M. Gilt-brass full plate double train, with turned pillars, fixed gilt-brass barrels with revolving arbours on both trains, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, gilt-brass cock pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage. Striking on a bell with strike-silent selection lever on the bezel. Signed on the dial, dust-cap and back plate. Diam. 62 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

LOT 89

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Daniel de Saint Leu, Watchmaker to Her Majesty, London, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1810. Very fine 18K varicoloured gold pair-cased, quarter repeating watch.

C. Outer, double body Louis XVI, the bezels with applied varicoloured floral and foliage decoration, the back chased with an urn of flowers and military trophies. Inner double body "bassine", with pierced and engraved foliage decoration. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "poker and beetle " hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass fill plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-aim balance, flat balance spring and English gilt-brass pierced and engraved cock with polished steel end-piece. Quarter repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant_ Gilt-brass dust-cap. Signed on the dial, back plate and dust-cap. Diam. 59 nun.

Grading System: A

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 90

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Daniel de Saint Leu, Watchmaker to Her Majesty, London No. 17429, made for the Islamic Marketm circa 1810. Very fine 18K varicoloured gold pair-cased, quarter repeating watch.

C. Outer, double body Louis XVI, the bezels with applied varicoloured floral and foliage decoration, the back centred with an elaborate urn of flowers. Inner double body "bassine", with pierced and brightcut engraved foliage decoration. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring and English gilt-brass pierced and engraved cock with ruby end-stone. Quarter repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Gilt-brass dust-cap. Signed on the dial, back plate and dust-cap. Diann 59 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 91

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Daniel de Saint Leu, London, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1780. Fine and very unusual 18K varicoloured gold paircased quarter repeating and striking clock watch.

C. Double body outer, the bezel chased with a foliage decoration, the back chased in high relief with military trophies and outer foliage decoration matching that of' the bezel. Inner double body "bassine " , pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage, the pendant set with a large rose-cut diamond. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. 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 and English gilt-brass pierced and engraved cock with diamond end-stone. Striking train with fixed barrel and revolving arbor. Quarter striking and repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial. Dian. 59 nun.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 92

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Breguet No. 248, sold to Monsieur 1'Ambassadeur Turc, on An 6 (1797-1798) for 1200 Francs. Fine silver pair-cased pull quarter repeating coach watch with alarm.

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

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 93

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Swiss, in the style of John Rich, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1790. Rare 18K gold and enamel scent bottle with built-in watch and carillon musical movement.

C. Three body, designed as a scent bottle entirely decorated in pink flinque enamel with painted ribbons and garlands of flowers, the hinged front lid with dial and balance apertures, the back centred with a painted landscape within rose-cut set frame of leaves enamelled en pate, the band and borders decorated en suite. Gold cap with built-in screwed key and diamond-set bow. D. Small white enamel with Turkish numerals. Rose-cut diamond set Louis XV hands. M. Inverted gilt brass, unusual calibre designed as an urn the plate finely engraved with foliage, going barrel, cylinder escapement, silver three-arm rose-cut diamond set balance, flat balance spring. Musical pindrum carillon movement, striking on four bells with five hammers. Height 103 mm. including the bow.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 71,300

LOT 94

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Breguet & Fits a Paris, No. 13684, Swiss, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1830. Very fine 18K gold and enamel hunting cased, quarter repeating diamond-set watch with alarm, in a latter mahogany fitted box.

C. Three body, Empire, the red flinque enamelled band with azure champleve enamel decoration, cover and back with champleve floral decoration over a pink ground, the cover centred with a painted vase of flowers within a white champleve enamel and red flinque frame with scalloped edge, the back centred with a view of the Bosphorus and Hagia Sophia in the foreground. Inner gold fixed dome chased with varicoloured floral decoration against a matted ground and enhanced by a diamond-set bunch of flowers. Hinged gold inner bezel and gilt-brass dustcap. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, small English style gilt-brass cock with diamond end-stone. Alarm train with fixed barrel and revolving arbor, striking and repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and dust-cap. Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 95

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Blondel & Melly a Geneve, No. 13655, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1830. Very fine 18K varicoloured gold and enamel watch.

C. Four body with scalloped edge, the bezel decorated with alternated panels enamelled with painted trophies over a powder blue ground, the back with alternated sectors of enamel, painted with flowers over a powder blue ground and varicoloured gold sectors chased with trophies. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals and subsidiary seconds, the centre decorated with gold painted trophies. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 16''', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, Swiss swan-neck lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 50 mnt.

Grading System: A

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 96

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Geneva, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1820. Very fine 18K gold and enamel oval snuff box.

Oval with scalloped edge, the band with alternate flowers, painted over a green ground and trophies on a pink ground, the lid and the back of the box decorated en suite and centred with a fine landscape of the Bosphorus on the cover, a composition of flowers and musical trophies on the back. Dim. 75 x 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 17,825

LOT 97

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Swiss, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1830. Very fine and unusual 18K gold and enamel, quarter repeating watch with digital jumping hours.

C. Four body, "forme collier", entirely enamelled with white champleve flowers and foliage over a purple flinque ground, the cover with the digital hour aperture above the eccentric minutes dial aperture, the back with a finely painted view of a harbour within a scalloped edged frame. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. Silver engineturned, the digital jumping Turkish hour aperture above the eccentric minutes ring with inner sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hand. M. 20"', gilt brass, bar calibre, 10 jewels, ruby cylinder escapement, plain gilt-brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, Breguet pare-chute suspension and bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Repeating on gongs with pull-twist piston through the pendant. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

LOT 98

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Piguet & Cie. A Geneve, circa 1830. Fine and rare 18K gold, minute repeating watch.

C. Three body with engine-turned band, the bezels chased with floral decoration, the back engraved in the Renaissance style with a medieval anchivalry scene with outer floral and foliage decoration. Hinged gold engine-turned cuvette with inscription "en reserve " . D. Silver, engraved with foliage, the Roman numerals on cartouches "en reserve " . Gold Breguet hands. M. 21"', gilt brass, bar calibre with free standing barrel, 8 jewels, ruby cylinder escapement, plain giltbrass three-arm balance with Breguet pare-chute suspension, flat balance spring with bimetallic Breguet compensation curb. Repeating on three gongs with pull-twist piston through the pendant. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 99

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Swiss, No. 1222, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1880. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set hunting cased keyless watch with concealed enamel portrait, the case in the mariner of J. Ferrero.

C. Five body, massive, "bassine ct filets " , bezels and band chased with formal decoration, diamond-set bow and winding-crown designed as a crown, cover and back with blue enamel panel with red flinque foliage decoration on the border and with large rosecut diamonds inlaid in a rosette pattern. The enamel portrait of Abdel Aziz, 32nd Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, grisaille painted, concealed within the back. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with blue and red Turkish numerals, the centre decorated with a red rosette. Gold "spade" hands. M. 16"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Numbered on the cuvette. Diam. 48 mm

Grading System: AAA

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 57,500

LOT 100

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Swiss, No. 1082, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1880. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set hunting cased keyless watch, the case in the manner of J. Ferrero.

C. Four body, massive, the band entirely pave-set with rose-cut diamonds, the cover with 12 chapter apertures and centred with a Royal crown, the back decorated en suite with black champleve enamelled decoration, the band chased with "fleurs de lys", diamond-set bow and winding-crown designed as a crown. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Black enamel with gilt Turkish numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. 16"', nickel plated with gold wheel train, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Numbered on the cuvette. Dian. 46 mm.

CHF 55,000 - 65,000