610 lots

LOT 101

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

West End Watch Co. (Geneva - Bombay - Calcutta), made for the Indian Market, circa 1890. Very fine and rare, 18K gold and enamel Grande Sonnerie, minute repeating diamond and gem-set keyless clock watch, carillon on three gongs.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", the band with black champleve enamelled decoration, the blue enamel cover panel with red flinque border, inlaid with diamonds, emeralds and small cabochon rubies in an oriental rosette pattern and centred with a large marquise rose-cut diamond; the back decorated en suite and centred with a painted tiger hunting scene, a couple of tigers in the foreground, hunters riding elephants in the background. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver gilt engine-turned with blue enamelled "Empire" Roman numerals on a frosted chapter ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "pear" hands. M. 18" ', nickel plated "fausses cotes" decoration, double train with differential winding, 35 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking and repeating on three gongs with three hammers, push piece in the band, Sonnerie/Silcnal, selection lever on the bezel. Dian. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

LOT 102

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

Le Phare (Barbezat Baillot), Swiss, No. 10323, circa 1900. Very fine and unusual 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with automaton scene.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets", the band of scarlet flinque enamel with gilt decoration, cover and back with pearl-set border, the enamel cover panel painted with a wild horse attacked by a bear, the back panel with a view of Lake Leman and the Mont-Blanc mountains, within a garland of flowers, painted over a pink opalescent ground. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. Small white flinque enamel with Roman numerals and gilt decoration, subsidiary seconds en suite. Gilt-brass "Louis XV " hands. The blued-steel dial plate applied with a very unusual enamelled automaton scene of sailors busy aboard a ship, sailor jacks above the dial, striking hours, quarters and minutes on a bell. M. Gilt brass, 15 jewels, st raight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguct balance spring. Repeating on gongs with fly regulator and push piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. Dtam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 45,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 103

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

Le Phare (Barbezat Baillot), Swiss, No. 25631, circa 1910. Very fine and heavy 18K gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph, 30 minutes instantaneous recorder and tachometer.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals outer minutes and chronograph ring, red tachometer scale for a base of 1 kilometer, sunk subsidiary seconds and minutes register. Gilt-brass "Louis XV" hands. M. Nickel plated, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguct balance spring. Repeating on gongs with fly regulator and push piece in the band. Chronograph with visible work and push piece in the band. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 104

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 105

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

Constantaras Freres, Joailler en Chef de Sa Majeste le Sultan, attributable to Barezat Baillot, Swiss, No. 350193, circa 1915. Fine 18K pink gold and enamel, hunting cased, minute repeating keyless watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, "bassine " , bright cut engraved with foliage in an Oriental pattern, the cover with the painted enamel portrait of Mahomet V, 35th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Hinged gold cuvette, decorated with meclals awarded in different exhibition. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minutes and seconds rings, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 20"', nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 106

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 851130, case No. 615590, circa 1940. Extremely fine and rare, asymmetric, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

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

Grading System: AA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 107

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 850107, case No. 616718, circa 1936. Extremely fine and rare, asymmetric, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. asymmetric, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. °Feuille" 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: AA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 108

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 891953, case No. 678473, Ref. 770, circa 1950. Fine 18K gold, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee" polished and saline with knife edge. D. Satine silver with applied Arabic chapter "12", indexes and subsidiary seconds. Bluedsteel "dauphine " hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated with Geneva quality marks, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, three heat cold isochronism adjusted five positions, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 109

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 880338, case No. 618426, circa 1936. Fine 18K gold, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee carrure ronde" polished. D. Gold two tone with Roman numerals, indexes and subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "batons" hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, three heat cold isochronism adjusted five positions, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 110

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", "Amagnetic", No. 732434, case No. 315242, Ref. 96, circa 1965. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27-400 AM, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 111

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 720548, case No. 305383, Ref. 96, circa 1950. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-400 , rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 112

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", "Amagnetic", No. 733490, case No 319930, Ref. 96 , circa 1970. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 27-400 AM , Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, gold lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 113

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 702579, case No 305872, Ref. 2457 , circa 1953. Very fine and rare, center second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 27 SC , Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 114

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 26897, made for A.H. Rodanet, Constructeur de Chronometres, Fournisseurs Breve-Les de 1'Empereur et de la Marine Imperiale, 36 rue Vivienne, Paris, No. 168, circa 1867. Fine and unusual 18K gold half-quarter repeating keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned in a vermicelli pattern. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 24 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. Dim. 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 115

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 20242, made in 1862, sold to A.H. Rodanet, 36 rue Vivienne, Paris, on 10 March 1874. Fine 18K gold and enamel keyless fob watch with matching chain.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes" bezel and band chased with a formal decoration, the azure back enamel panel with the monogram "A.D.", engraved inside Anais Duchesne. Hinged gold cuvette. Azure enamelled gold matching chain set with seed pearls. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 12"', gilt bras, bar calibre with going barrel, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 116

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, N° 25307, made in 1864, sold on 15 July 1865. Very fine and rare 18K gold early keyless watch with dead independent seconds train.

C. Three piece, massive, with rounded milled bezels, the back engraved with the monogram "M.C.C.". D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minutes and second ring. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. Glazed, 20"', nickel plated, double gold wheel train, "fausses cotes" decoration, the two barrels wound simultaneously, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. The independent train with flirt on the escape wheel pinion, the barrel without stop-work and early form of sliding pinion, the bolt in the band. Signed on the movement. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 117

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 46141, circa 1870. Fine 18K pink gold, keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets", polished, the back engraved with the monogram "R.P.". Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer red Arabic minutes ring. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 11"' 1/2, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches" , cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Dian. 31 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 118

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 48280, made in 1878, sold to A. Maurer on 3 March 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 minutes ring, sunk subsidiary dials for days of the week, months, clays of the week, subsidiary seconds with inner red date ring, moon phase aperture with its age on the border. Blued-steel "spade " hands. M. 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: AAA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 119

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 74945, made in 1887. Fine and extremely rare 18K pink gold, keyless watch, presented by L'Helvetiemne Societe Chorale New- York, for the Tir Federal, Geneve in 1887.

C. Four body, "bassine " , "Louis XVI rule londe", polished, the back engraved with the head of a lion. Hinged gold cuvette with the inscriptions. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, gilt outer Arabic minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 120

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 100282, case No. 212642, circa 1895. Very fine 18K gold keyless watch, in original fitted box, accompanied by a original letter from Patek Philippe, dated 24 November 1936.

C. Four body, massive "Renaissance", the bezels with floral and foliage decoration, the back panel decorated with a representation of "St George and the Dragon" and inside with a boat in the tempest. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the name of the first owner and the date: 1896. D. Silver, decorated en suite with blue Roman numerals on white enamel cartouches and outer white enamel minutes ring. Blued-steel "Louis XV" hands. M. 17''', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", adjusted cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe micrometric index patented on 13 January 1891. Signed on the cuvette and movement. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 121

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

Patek Philippe & Cie. a Geneve, No. 165747, case No. 269587, circa 1913. Fine 18K gold and enamel keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back with a black champleve enamelled coat-of-arms and the motto: Laet Vaeren Nydt. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with sunk centre, Arabic numerals and outer minutes ring. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches " , cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 122

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

Patek Philippe & Cie. a Geneve, No. 76227, case No. 76227, Invention Brevetee, circa 1885. Fine silver, keyless fob watch with matching clip.

C. Three body, "Louis XVI", the back with "St. George and the Dragon " in repousse work. Hinged silver cuvette. Matching clip designed as a ribbon knot. D. Silver, chased with foliage, Roman numerals on enamel cartouches. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 11 1/2"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, straight line escapement "a moustaches " , cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

LOT 123

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No.114399, case No. 236040, circa 1904. Fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless pocket lever chronometer, in original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the cover engraved with the monogram "P.R.". Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 20"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Adjusted Fxlra, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 124

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 112037, case No. 227169 made for L.H. Tuttle, Springfield Mass. (U.S.A.) circa 1929. Fine 18K gold minute repeating keyless watch, accompanied by the original certificate, in original mahogany fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "pommes", polished. Hinged glared gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, red outer Arabic minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. gilt brass, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 125

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 157150, case No.157150, made for Tiffany & Co., circa 1912. Fine 18K gold, slim keyless minute repeating dress watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished with concealed hinges. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 17" rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, "Extra" quality, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 126

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 197398, case No. 197398, made for Tiffany & Co., circa 1922. Fine 18K gold, keyless dress lever chronometer.

C. Double body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished with concealed hinges, the back engraved with a monogram and inside with a dedication dated 14 September 1922. D. Matted gold with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 17" rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, "Extra" quality, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 127

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 806330, case No. 289033, made for Grogan Company, Pittsburgh, PA, circa 1925. Fine and rare, cushion shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back, straight lugs, gold bars. D. white enamel with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 11 3/4"', hurl quality, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 30 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 128

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 138891, case No. 286623, for Tiffany & Cie., New York, circa 1908. Fine and early, tonneau shaped, curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged bezel, wire lugs. D. matt silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, 18 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 40 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 129

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 805517, case No 603298, circa 1925. Fine tonneau shaped, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, lozenge shaped lugs. D. matt silver with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed 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 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 130

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 811515, case No. 604909, circa 1927. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 9 " ' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 38 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 131

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 162382, case No. 269021, circa 1912. Fine and early, 14K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, pink gold cuvette, screwed bars. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 11 1/4 gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 132

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 178198, case No. 178198, circa 1917. Fine hexagonal-tonneau shaped, curved, 14K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, gold bars. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 11 "' gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache " , cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 133

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 806511, case No. 288947, circa 1925. Fine and rare, cushion shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs. D. matt silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 11 3/4"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache " , cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 30 num.

Grading System: AA

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 134

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 191553, case No. 284342, for Henry Kohn & Sons Inc., Hartford, Conn., circa 1919. Fine and rare, cushion shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 11 3/4 " ' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 135

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 192410, case No. 603692, circa 1920. Very fine and rare, "carre galbe", 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, white gold stepped band, yellow gold case. D. matt silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 136

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 814061, case No 292094, circa 1927. Very fine, square, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, engraved band, wire lugs, table crystal. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 8 1/2"' gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 21 x 21 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 137

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 804808, case No 289097, made in 1923 and sold on 30 April 1926. Extremely fine and rare, "carre galbe", 18K yellow gold and platinum gentleman's wristwatch with special lugs.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, hinged back, fluted white and yellow gold mobile lugs. D. pink with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 43 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 138

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

Attributable to the workshop of Jaquet Droz or that of Henry Maillardet, circa 1780. Fine and rare full-size gilt-metal singing bird clock with two birds and double fountain.

C. Octagonal gilt bronze, gilt bronze urns on the canted corners flanked by fluted pilasters to the apex of each angle, with turned columns above terminating in flambeau urn finials; tortoiseshell veneered side panels with applied gilt-bronze floral decoration and ribbon foliage. Wirework above and ring suspension. D. Bombe white enamel, mounted below, with Breguet numerals regulator index. Engraved and gilt Louis XV hands with blued-steel centre-seconds. M. Mounted in the base below a silkcovered brass fret-work panel, the small clock movement with dead-beat verge escapement, the birdsong train with fusee and chain, rectangular section bellows and pin-drum for the 10 tin pipes, playing 6 different tunes, released after the stiking of the hour, or at-will by a pull-cord. Birds decorated with natural feathers, moving the body, head, beak, wings and tail. Double fountain of revolving twisted glass rods. Dim. 43 x 27 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 179,500

LOT 139

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

Charles Abraham Bruguier, Geneva, circa 1830. Extremely fine and rare gilt-bronze, silver and enamel singing bird cage.

C. Cylindrical form with eight Corinthian columns supporting the arched dome decorated below with an applied garland of painted enamel flowers, the cage work of pierced and chased floral and foliate design, with alternate silver garlands and opening doors to the front, the body with applied musical trophies and silver floral bouquets, acanthus mouldings, cast lion paws feet and ball finial with rope twist suspension ring. Large multicolour feathered bird with moving wings, tail, turning head and swivelling body. M. Brass plates, turned pillars, fusee with chain, circular bellow, eight lifting cams, the bird operating mechanism on the top plate. Bruguier trade mark punched on the movement. Dim. 30 x 13 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 130,000 - 150,000

LOT 140

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

Attributed to Charles Abraham Bruguier, Geneva, No. 386, circa 1840. Extremely fine and rare gilt-bronze singing bird cage with two birds and built-in watch.

C. Gilt bronze octagonal, body and base, standing on four cast chased scalloped shell feet, the bottom section containing the movements, with acanthus mouldings and further floral decoration, the watch dial below the hinged doors of the cage supported on four pairs of twinned columns with pierced gilt floral scroll dividers, gilt-brass side panels made of lattice openwork with fleurettes intersections. The dome fixed between cast and chased acanthus scroll pediments with the pierced tile pattern sides and corners decorated with florally scrolled panel, a double acanthus leaf support for the ring handle. The birds inside the cage, supported on bars between side pillars. M. Brass plates, turned pillars, fusee with chain, fly regulator, circular bellow, eight lifting cams, the bird operating mechanism on the top plate. Watch: Later gilt-brass three-quarter plate movement with cylinder escapement, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Dim. 33 x 13 x 13 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 130,000 - 150,000

LOT 141

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

Charles Bruguier, rue des Paquis No. 5 a Geneve, No. 385, watch movement by Huguenin & Berney a Geneve, circa 1840. Very fine silver gilt and enamel, singing bird box with built-in watch, in original fitted box.

C. Two part with lobed corners, entirely engraved with flowers over an engine-turned ground, the cover enamelled with painted bunches of flowers against a blue ground. Compartment on the front panel for the watch with hinged cover. The lid enamelled with a finely painted view of a park, a couple of swans in a pound on the foreground, a bunch of flowers on the enamel backing. Pierced and engraved gilt-brass grid. Multicolour feathered bird with moving body, wings, tail, opening beak and turning head. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. Brass plate, fusee with chain, 7 stacked cams, fly regulator and rectangular bellow. Watch movement: Square 12"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Singing bird signature punched on the movement and scratched on a bridge. Watch signature on the movement. Dim. 95 x 60 x 37 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 142

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

Wurm, Austrian, circa 1830. Fine and unusual, small, Biedermeier, 14K gold gemset zappler timepiece, with special escapement and visible balance.

C. Repousse, chased and engraved, designed as a small bracket clock, the repousse front face finely chased with garlands of flowers and acanthus in the baroque style, set with garnets and split-pearls, garnet set bezel, balance aperture above the dial, pine cone finial, side, top and back panels engraved with foliage decoration. D. Engine-turned with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. Shaped brass full plate with going barrel, star-wheel duplex escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with green translucent enamelled rim oscillating over a gold engine-turned plate, flat balance spring, garnet and pearl-set straight line cock. Signed on the back plate. Dim. 65 x 40 x 23 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 143

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

Wurm, Austrian, circa 1830. Fine and unusual, small, Biedermeier, 14K gold gemset zappler timepiece, with special escapement and visible balance.

C. Repousse, chased and engraved, designed as a small bracket clock, the repousse front face finely chased with garlands of flowers and acanthus in the baroque style, set with garnets and split-pearls, garnet set bezel, balance aperture above the dial, pine cone finial, side, top and back panels engraved with foliage decoration. D. Engine-turned with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. Shaped brass full plate with going barrel, star-wheel duplex escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with green translucent enamelled rim oscillating over a gold engine-turned plate, flat balance spring, garnet and pearl-set straight line cock. Signed on the back plate. Dim. 65 x 40 x 23 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 144

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

Mathieu Planchon, Paris, No. 1477, circa 1895. Very fine and unique, one month going, expanding fan clock.

C. The fan "a la brisee" is made of thirteen ivory light sticks linked by a blue silk ribbon with gilt decoration and painted with a scene depicting Ulysse and Diomedes, discovering Achilles, dressed as a maiden, between the daughters of Lycomedes. It is pivoted as an ordinary folding fan and applied on a velvet covered strut. Each of the sticks, is painted with an Arabic hour chapter. The time is shown by a serpent shaped index on the first stick on the left, whilst the fan unfolds stick by stick and flies back when fully developed, driven through the pivot by the movement, fitted on the back of the strut, in a giltbrass box with hinged back door. M. Large brass rectangular, with cylindrical pillars and large going barrel, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement with bimetallic balance and Breguet balance spring. Mechanism on the back plate, driving the development and folding back of the fan by means of a cam, a spring loaded lever and rack and pinion. Signed on the back door and back plate of the movement. Dim. of the strut: 24 x 39 x 15 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 145

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 867806, case No. 658590, Ref. 130, circa 1950. Very fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. pink with applied pink gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton " pink 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. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 146

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 831148, case No. 614321, made in 1936 and sold on 8 February 1938. Very rare and heavy, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with original fitted box.

C. massive, polished, stepped lateral sides, fluted bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 "'-90 tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 41 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 44,850

LOT 147

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 920838, case No. 296996, circa 1940. Fine and unusual, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs. D. two-tone champagne with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille " gold hands. M. 12"'-120 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 10,935

LOT 148

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 830836, case No. 613019, circa 1935. Fine rectangular "bombe", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial_ "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 149

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

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. bi-colour, 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, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 150

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 830833, case No. 503551, circa 1935. Fine and elegant, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides and lugs, dedicated back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille " 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 flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 21 x 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 151

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 823435, case No. 610600, circa 1934. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. matt silver with painted indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9"' 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. Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 152

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 826580, case No. 614821, circa 1939. Extremely fine and rare, horizontal rectangular, 18K white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, satined, curved pink gold hooded lugs bearing a double row of white gold stripes, white gold coated bevelled bezel, pink gold case, bevelled crystal, dedicated back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 33 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

LOT 153

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

Bury a Paris, circa 1690. "The Triumph of Galatea" Fine gilt-brass Louis XIV oignon with single hand.

C. Double body oignon, engraved with a mask and inhabited foliage, the back chased with a mythological scene depicting Galatea scatted on her chariot designed as a cockle-shell drawn by dolphins, accompanied by Triton blowing a conch horn; above the head of Galatea, an arch of drapery symbolising the Roman spirit of the an and Amoretti flying and aiming arrows at her. D. Gilt-brass with Roman numerals on enamel cartouches. 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, fine giltbrass Louis XIV cock pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage and centred with the head of a warrior. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 154

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

Jn. Curtis, London, No. 4033 made for the Dutch Market, with London hallmarks for 1778. Very fine 22K gold triple cased repousse watch.

C. Gilt-brass sharkskin covered protecting case. Outer gold double body, the bezel repousse with floral and rocaille decoration, the back repousse in high relief with a mythological scene, the border repousse with decoration matching that of the bezel. Inner "bassine " , polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring with arched divisions. Blued-steel "poker and beetle " hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with elaborated pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel threearm balance, flat balance spring, gilt-brass Dutch style cock pierced and engraved with foliage decoration. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

LOT 155

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

Allen Walker, No. 301, made for the Dutch Market, circa 1760. "Solomon and the Queen of Sheba" Fine 20K gold pair-cased watch with repousse case.

C. Double body outer, the bezel chased with floral and rocaille decoration, the back repousse in high relief with a scene depicting the Queen of Sabat in front of King Solomon (I Kings 10:1-13), a camel in the background. Double body "bassine" inner, polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring with arched divisions. 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 Dutch style cock pierced and engraved with a crowned head in profile of an old man, surmounted by a winged sand-glass and flanked by two scythes. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 156

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

Citzschkaw, London, No. 178, circa 1720. Unusual gilt-bronze watch with inverted movement and mock pendulum.

C. Double body oignon type, plain, the back with a winding hole shutter. D. Eccentric silver champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring with the mock pendulum aperture below, the small disc for the regulator on the left and a mock one symmetrically placed on the right. Blued-steel "poker and beetle " hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass inverted full plate with elaborated Egyptian pillars, the back plate engraved with masks and foliage, verge escapement, plain steel balance with mock pendulum, set beneath the dial on the front plate, short flat balance spring. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 157

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

Torun, London, circa 1700. Fine and unusual gilt-brass and silver moon phase astronomical Louis XIV oignon with full calendar.

C. Double body gilt brass oignon, fully overlaid with polished silver. D. Matted gilt brass with apertures for the clays of the week, the month and the four parts of the day, subsidiary silver chapter rings for the time with Roman hours numerals, the date and the age of the moon with inner moon phase aperture. Bluedsteel baluster turned hands. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with tulip pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, English gilt-brass cock, flat balance spring. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 158

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

Jeremie Gregory, Royal Exchange (London), circa 1665. Fine silver pair-cased pre-balance spring watch.

C. Double body shark-skin covered outer. Double body inner "bassine " , polished with split bezel and loose-ring pendant. D. Silver with Roman numerals, the centre engraved with a scene depicting a shepherd and his sheep on the foreground, a village on the back. Blued-steel "arrow" single hand. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with early Egyptian pillars, fusee with gut line, short train, verge escapement, steel two-arm balance without balance spring, worm-and-wheel set-up with pierced bluedsteel brackets and silver regulator disc, silver florally pierced and engraved cock secured by a screw. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 13,225

LOT 159

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

Christopher Gould Fecit, circa 1650. ' . Rare and fine small oval silver "Puritan" verge watch.

C. Later, two-body, plain, polished silver with close cover and loose-ring pendant. D. Oval, located by four lugs, engraved chapter-ring with Roman numerals, half and quarter hour marks. Single bluedsteel hand. M. Oval gilt-brass full plate with early Egyptian pillars, fusee with gut line, short train, plain steel two-arm balance without spring, irregular pattern oval balance cock pierced with foliage and retained by a pin, matching worm-and-wheel set-up brackets (most unusual to be in gilt-brass rather than blued-steel), silver indicating disc. Signed on the hack plate. Dm. 40 x 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 160

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

German, circa 1675. Fine and rare burr walnut early pendulum clock.

C. Architectural burr walnut moulded rectangular with moulded pediment. D. Gilt-brass chapter ring with Roman numerals, half-hour divisions and outer Arabic minutes ring. Brass hour and steel minutes hands. Gilt-brass dial plate, the centre finely engraved with a country side landscape with inscription: "A Hora sic dies nastri super terrain", concerning Gods who are above the Earth, foliage decoration on the top corners, coat-of-arms on the lower ones, the lower border with inscription: "Indite me quoties sugrentes conspicis horns to toties gressu Mors propiore pronit", point out to me: every time that you observe the hours that go by, it is Death which is drawing always closer to you. Brass plumb line on the top left corner. M. Brass trapezoidal with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, verge escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Dim. 59 x 53 x 28 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 161

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

H.G., German, circa 1600. Very rare hour striking table clock with alarm in the form of a monstrance.

C. Double body, gilt bronze, designed as a monstrance, the base with chased decoration in a Renaissance pattern, the three feet in the form of horse heads, gilt-bronze bezel with chased decoration, the back with cast and chased openwork inhabited foliage in a Renaissance pattern, classical urn at the top. D. Later custom made silver chapter ring with Roman numerals and "fleurs de lys" halfhour divisions, the original central silver alarm setting disc with Arabic numerals and champlcve decoration of flower and birds. Later steel single hand. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with square pillars, the going train gilt-brass fixed barrels with revolving arbor and engraved with foliage decoration, stackfree regulator (lacking) verge escapement, later balance and later cock. Striking and alarm trains both with gilt-brass fixed barrels with revolving arbors and engraved with foliage decoration, count wheel sunk in the back plate, striking on a bell. Signed by the punched mark "H.G." on the back plated, associated with crossed spades. Dim. 23 x 12 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 42,550

LOT 162

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

Attributable to the Funk workshop in Bern, Swiss, circa 1760. Very rare and unusual both nocturnal and diurnal clock.

C. Mounted a stem on an ebonised pear wood octagonal moulded base, the movement is fitted in an iron cage supporting the oil lamp. D. Brass nocturnal chapter ring with skeletonised Roman numerals, revolving against the oval iron dial plate below the pointer pierced on the outer diurnal Roman chapter ring fixed on the dial plate as well. Iron pointer fixed on chapter "XII" of the nocturnal ring. M. Rectangular with iron plates and brass turned pillars, going barrel, verge escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Dim. 50 x 27 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 10,695

LOT 163

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

German, circa 1650. Fine gilt-bronze quarter-striking, moon phase astronomical clock with alarm.

C. Architectural, designed as a tower, the bells fitted on the top within the dome and visible through the galleries enhanced by finials, the alarm bell in the square stepped base. Side panels with square tapered columns and glazed arched apertures. D. Silver hours Roman chapter ring on the front face with inner Arabic ring for hours from 13 to 24, engraved in the German way with "Z" in place of "2", concentric date ring and central alarm setting disc with circular moon phase aperture. Subsidiary small silver dial below for quarter-striking selection, the centres with champleve bird and flowers. Blued-steel hands. Two small silver subsidiary dials on the rear face for hour and quarter striking adjustments, their centres decorated with champleve birds and flowers. Steel hands. M. Brass posted frame with square pillars, the going train with fusee and chain, verge escapement with brass two-arm balance without spring and hog bristle regulator. Hours and quarters independent striking trains, both with brass fixed barrels with revolving arbors, the count wheels on the back plate. Dim. 40 x 17 x 16,5 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 164

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 961006, case No. 420921, Ref. 1582, circa 1947, presented to Mr. A. Zibach in "souvenir" of 25 years collaboration. Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, triangular teardrop lugs, dedicated back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12"'-120 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance, antishock system, self= compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 165

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Annagnetic", No. 733079, case No. 2625845, Ref. 2509, circa 1967. Very fine and rare, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27-400 AM, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 166

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 1110203, case No. 310798, Ref. 3439, retailed by Howes, circa 1960. Very fine and rare, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, dedicated screwed back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27-460 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 34 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 28 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 167

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

J. Barberet Paris, circa 1615. Very fine and rare gilt-brass pre-balance spring watch, richly decorated with silver in damascened work.

C. Three body oval with gilt-brass pendant, finials and hinges, with overlaid silver panels entirely engraved. The cover with a scene featuring Venus and Adonis framed within a frieze of foliage inhabited by a winged angel, chimeras and rabbits at the base. The back decorated ensuite, the mythological scene depicting Leandre and Hera. The silver band around the frame of the watch engraved with flowers, foliage and rabbits. All the silver panels are enclosed by edges of gilt metal. The inside of the lid and the back, each lightly engraved with an oval wreath of laurel. D. Giltbrass with Roman chapter ring, finely engraved with foliage, a figure of Venus above the dial, a figure of Leda with the swan below, while in the centre of the dial ring is a landscape with houses. Blued-steel single hand. M. Gilt-brass full plate with urn pillars, fusee with gut line, verge escapement, two-arm balance without spring, irregular foliage pierced gilt-brass cock secured by a pin, ratchet-and-wheel set-up regulator matching with blued-steel ratchet wheel and spring. Signed on the back plate. Dim. 65 x 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 59,800

LOT 168

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

B. F. B, German, circa 1610. Rare oval gilt-bronze pre-balance spring clock watch.

C. Double body oval with plain glazed bezel, the band pierced in a continuous balustrade pattern, the pierced back with cast floral decoration springing from a classical vase. Loose ring pendant and small turned finial. D. Later silver with Roman numerals and half-hour divisions, the centred decorated with a landscape, a citadel on the background. Later bluedsteel single hand. Gilt-brass dial plate engraved above the dial with the inscription: WIMFN MSKS WIAG ISASA WIMF. M. Gilt-brass, hinged oval full plate with vase shaped pillars, fusee with gut line, verge escapement, plain steel balance without spring, irregular oval gilt-brass cock (damaged) retained by a screw, ratchet wheel set-up. Hour striking train with pierced and florally engraved fixed barrel with revolving arbor, brass count wheel on the back plate, striking on a bell. Signed with initials punched on the back plate. Dim. 68 x 45 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 9,660

LOT 169

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

C. Mellin aux Blackfrier (London), circa 1620. Fine and rare gilt-brass and silver, oval pre-balance spring watch.

C. Double body, oval with gilt-brass pendant, finials and hinges, plain gilt-brass cover and back with winding hole shutter. The silver overlaid band around the frame of the watch engraved with flowers, foliage and chimeras. D. Silver chapter ring with Roman numerals. Single blued-steel hand. The gilt-brass dial plate engraved with scrolling foliage, the figure of Venus above the dial, a small village to the centre. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with urn pillars, fusee with gut line, short train with verge escapement, twoarm balance without spring, irregular foliage pierced gilt-brass cock secured by a pin, ratchet-and-wheel setup regulator matching with blued-steel ratchet wheel and spring. Signed on the back plate. Dim. 71 x 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 31,050

LOT 170

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No 827675, case No 614788, Ref. 96, made in 1937, sold on 30 August 1937. Very fine, center second, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished. D. matt silver with applied steel indexes. "Feuille" steel hands. M. 12"'-120 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Accompanied by Extract front the Archives.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 171

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 923846, case No. 629911, circa 1943, retailed by Casa Masson. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. satined. D. matt silver with applied steel indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" steel hands. M. 12"'- 120 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. 31 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 172

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", "Amagnetic", No. 731375, case No. 312421, Ref. 96, circa 1961. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with Tiffany 14K yellow gold bracelet No. 731375.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27-400 AM , Geneva Quality Hall Mal lc, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, gold lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 173

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No 828813, case No 616256, Ref. 20, circa 1936, retailed by Walser Wald. Very fine, center second, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined. D. two-tone silver with applied steel Arabic numerals and painted indexes. "Feuille " steel 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. 31 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 22,425

LOT 174

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

Com?aclt Kreizer, (IV ?) Augsburg or Strasburg, circa 1660. Fine and rare gilt-metal and rock crystal pendant watch.

C. Three-body frame, the centre section inset with seven faceted rock crystal panels, the hinged back and front covers with similar inset panels. Flat section loose-ring pendant double-pivoted on a bar. D. Octagonal gilt-brass dial plate with locating lugs, applied silver chapter ring with black enamelled Roman numerals. Later blued-steel hand. M. Octagonal gilt-brass full plates with turned urn pillars, fusee with gut line, three wheel train, verge escapement with plain two-arm steel balance without spring. Irregular florally pierced and engraved balance cock secured by a pin, the ratchet wheel setup cock with similar decoration. Secured in the case by a double spring clip. Signed on the back plate (scratched). Dims. 54 x 34 mm. including the pendant

Grading System: AA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 175

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

Blois or Paris, circa 1640. Fine oval gold and enamel medallion.

Double body, the front enamel panel painted with a scene showing the Annunciation to the Virgin (Luke 1: 26-38), the Virgin with the Child and St. John the Baptist, underneath the cover, a landscape in the style of Momper. Dim. 43 x 32 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 176

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

Jean Delacombes, Geneva, circa 1640. Very fine and rare gilt-metal and rock crystal crucifix watch, in original leather covered protecting case.

G. Gilt-brass two piece frame engraved with delicate foliage and hatch-work. Hinged faceted rock crystal cover and back, loose-ring pendant and button finial. Silk lined leather covered protecting case. D. Silver chapter ring with Roman numerals applied on the hinged gilt-brass dial plate chased with summer flowers and engraved with a small village on the centre of the chapter ring. Single balluster-turned blued-steel hand. M. Hinged shaped gilt-brass full plate with 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 screw, with matching click for the ratchet wheel set-up. Signed on the back plate. Dims. 61 x 33 mm. (excluding ring)

Grading System: AAA

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 97,000

LOT 177

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

Dom. Vella, Panormi, circa 1750. Very fine and unusual hour striking coach-watch with alarm and eccentric dial.

C. Double body Louis XV, bezel and back pierced and chased with foliage and rocaille decoration. D. Silver eccentric with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring with arched divisions and fully engraved with scrolled foliage, inner small silver alarm setting disc. Blued-steel "tulip" hands. M. Ilinged gilt-brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain (now replaced by a gut line), verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with rack and pinion regulator with silver disc, gilt-brass English style cock pierced and engraved with foliage. Alarm and striking trains with gilt-brass fixed barrels, count wheel on the back plate, engraved with flowers, striking on a bell signed G. Beara. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 113 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 20,125

LOT 178

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

Ilbery, London, No. 2491, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1830. Very fine 18K gold and enamel centre-seconds watch with special escapement.

C. Two-body, the bezels decorated with formal motifs in red and green champleve enamel, the back centred with a line polychrome enamelled composition of summer flowers over an azure ground, outer foliage and floral decoration against a pink ground. Hinged gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman hour numerals, minutes and seconds divisions. Blued-steel pierced hands. M. Entirely engraved, gilt Chinese calibre with free-standing barrel, English single wheel duplex escapement, steel and brass three arm balance with blued-steel weights, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the movement. Diam. 56mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 179

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

Watcher, Fleurier, No. 2999, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1840. Fine 18K gold and enamel, centre-seconds watch with special escapement.

C. Double body with fixed bezel, the back panel decorated with a champleve enamel painted floral decoration on a black ground, as an imitation of cloisonne work, bezels pendant and bow with champleve enamelled foliage decoration over a pink ground. Hinged glazed gilt-brass cuvette. D. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. Polished steel, Chinese calibre with free standing barrel, drawn from that of Lepine, single wheel duplex escapement, plain steel five-arm balance, flat balance spring and regulator. Signed on the movement. Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

LOT 180

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

Bovet, Fleurier, No. 766, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1840. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set centre-seconds watch with special escapement.

C. Double body with fixed bezel, the enamel back panel painted with a fine composition of Summer flowers over a powder blue ground, bezels pendant and bow with split-pearl inlaid champleve enamelled decoration. Hinged gold glazed cuvette with engineturned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minutes and seconds ring. Gold "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. Signed on the movement. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 52,900

LOT 181

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

Ilhery, London, No. 7091, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1860. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set, centre-seconds watch with special escapement.

C. Double body, Empire, with split-pearl set bezel, pendant and bow, the band with chased decoration, the enamel back panel painted with a fine allegory of temptation: a young and pretty lady is forced to choose between money and honours with an old man and love with a troubadour. Hinged gilt-brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minutes and seconds ring. Gold "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass, fully engraved Chinese calibre with free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement, plain steel five arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, diamond end-stone. Signed on the movement. Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 39,100

LOT 182

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

Edouard Juvet, Fleurier, No. 46343, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1870. Very fine 18K gold and enamel centre-seconds watch, 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 a nobleman helping his loved one to cross the stream. Hinged polished-gold cuvette with bright cut and engraved decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minutes 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, ruby end-stone, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed oil the movement. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 183

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 764959, case No. 2601204, Ref. 2526, circa 1957. Very fine and very rare, waterproof, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18K pink gold integrated bracelet "a mailles".

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. white enamel with applied pink gold radiumed indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 12"'-600 AT Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 184

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 760429, case No. 678374, Ref. 2526, circa 1955. Very fine waterproof, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. white enamel with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-600 AT Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 26,450

LOT 185

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 760429, case No. 678374, Ref. 2526, circa 1955. Very fine waterproof, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. matt silver with applied diamonds indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-600 AT Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 28,750

LOT 186

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

Swiss, No. 12345, attributable to the workshop of Jaquet Droz, circa 1790. Fine 18K gold and enamel watch.

C. Double body, Directoire, the fixed bezel, with white champleve enamelled decoration, the back of blue flinque enamel centred with paillonne decoration in a rosette pattern. Hinged gilt-brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold pierced hands. M. Gilt brass, drawn from the Lepine caliber with free standing barrel, the bridges engraved with foliage, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring. Numbered on the cuvette. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 187

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

Swiss, No. 23270, Attributed to the workshop of Jaquet Droz, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1790. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set centre-seconds watch.

C. Double body, Directoire with split-pearl set fixed bezel, blue flinque enamel back panel within a splitpearl set frame and with a split-pearl inlaid centre and paillonne decorated border. Hinged gilt-brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman nmerals, outer minutes and seconds ring, gold skeletonised hands. M. Gilt-brass, Lepine calibre with free standing barrel, virgule escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Numbered on the cuvette. Dian. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 188

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

Clary, Swiss, No. 11011, circa 1790. Very fine and rare, 18K gold and enamel pearl-set watch in a glazed gilt-brass protective case.

C. Double body, Directoire, with split-pearl set bezels, the enamel back panel with a very fine painted scene, depicting Demeter and Core on a blue translucent ground over engine-turning. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold Brcguet 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. Diatn. 59 mm. including the glazed protecting case.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 189

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 190

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 191

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

Robert & Courvoisier, Geneva, No. 71448, circa 1800. Very fine 18K gold watch with an enamelled and varicoloured gold automaton scene.

C. Double body, Directoirc, polished. D. White enamel small eccentric with Breguet numerals. Gold hands. Enamel dial plate, painted with a Swiss landscape, the varicoloured gold automaton scene on the foreground with a water mill on a stream, flanked by a fisherman on the left and a horse drinking on the right, a windmill on the back. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with fiat balance spring and gilt-brass continental cock with polished-steel end-piece. The automata movements driven by means of the repeating mechanism, cams and levers instead of the usual independent train. Hinged gilt-brass dust-cap. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 192

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

Ilbery, London, circa 1810. Very fine and rare 18K gold, quarter repeating watch with varicoloured Jacks and enamelled automaton scene.

C. Double body Consular, the bezels pierced and engraved with interlaced decoration, the polished back engraved with foliage on the border and centred with a rosette. D. Small white enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. Enamel dial plate, painted with a Swiss landscape, applied on the foreground with varicoloured gold automaton water wheel and a fisherman by a stream, two cherub Jacks above the dial, strike hours and quarters on two bells. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant, the repeating train driving the automata by means of cams and levers. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 38,525

LOT 193

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 863741, case No. 644100, Ref. 1518, 1st series, circa 1945. Very fine and rare astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. 18K gold matt silver plated with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the clays of the month, outer tachometer graduation, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" 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. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

Sold: CHF 130,000

LOT 194

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 888096, case No. 683866, Ref. 2497, circa 1954. Extremely fine and rare center second, astronomic, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and 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 clays of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" pink 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. Dian'. 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 160,000 - 200,000

LOT 195

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

Abraham Cailliatte, Geneva, circa 1670, the case definitively attributed to Pierre I Huaud pere. Very fine and important 22K gold and enamel prebalance spring watch.

C. Double-body, entirely decorated in enamel, the band using a champleve technique with engraved gold foliage and rabbit hunting emblems in a deep turquoise ground, the back with a painted enamel scene of Venus and Adonis after Annibale Carracci, the interior with a landscape in the style of Gabriel Perrelle. Later gold protecting case, engine-turned in a weaved pattern. D. Enamelled gold, the centre with an allegory of Summer and white chapter-ring with Roman numerals, half and quarter-hour divisions. Single blued-steel single hand. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with turned balluster pillars, fusee with gut line, three wheel train with verge escapement and plain two-arm steel balance without spring. Pierced and florally engraved oval section gilt-brass balance cock, applied pierced and engraved silver overlay surrounding the signature, the brackets supporting the worm-and-wheel regulator of similar design, with silver indicator disk. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 36 mm. excluding the later gold protecting case

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

Sold: CHF 91,500

LOT 196

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

Geneva or Berlin, the case enamelled by Les deux Freres Huaud les felines, circa 1686. "Atalanta and Meleager" Very fine and rare, 20K gold and enamel, pair-cased, early balance spring watch.

C. Double body, "bassine", the split bezel engraved with foliage decoration, the back painted on all surfaces with polychrome colours, the back with a scene depicting "Meleager and Atalanta, the head of the boar on her knees" after a painting from the period, the band with landscape vignettes, framed in sepia and yellow and interspersed with blue panels decorated with ribbon scrolls, signed at 6 o'clock in a cartouche: Les deux Freres Humid les felines , interior with a ruin in classical landscape after Gabriel Perelle. Outer shagreen covered protecting case with gold pique-work foliage decoration. D. White enamel with Roman chapters and half hour divisions, the centre painted with a scene depicting the death of Cleopatra. Single gilt-brass hand. M. Hinged gilt-brass full plate with pierced Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain three-arm steel balance with rack and pinion regulator, short early balance spring, gilt-brass Louis XIV cock pierced and engraved in four separated openwork sectors allowing the balance spring to be seen. Delicate blued-steel spring and click for the ratchet wheel set-up with pierced blued- steel brackets. Signed on case. Diam. 46 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

LOT 197

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

J.B. Vrythoff, Hague, No. 152, case enamelled by Les deux fret-es Huaut les jeunes, circa 1686. Very fine 20K gold pair-cased watch.

C. Outer double body with glazed back, the bezels engraved with foliage. Inner double body, "bassine " form with split bezel and loose-ring pendant, the back painted in polychrome colours with a representation Charity, Quantum vis ntagnos duke... after an engraving by Crispijn do Passe (1630's), the band with landscape vignettes framed in sepia and yellow and interspersed with blue panels decorated with ribbon scrolls, signed at 6 o 'clock in a cartouche: Les deux freres Huaut les jeunes, interior with a ruin in classical landscape in the style of Gabriel Perrelle. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring. Gold Louis XIV hands. M. Later custom made hinged gilt-brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass balance with mock pendulum, flat balance spring. Gilt-brass Dutch cock with pendulum aperture, chased with a seated Bacchus drinking a glass of wine. Diam. 49 mm.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 80,500

LOT 198

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1119805, case No. 2808587, Ref. 3450, 2nd series, circa 1984. Very fine astronomic, water-resistant, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, and leap year display.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated triangular lugs. D. matt silver with applied yellow gold indexes, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months, the lunations and the leap year display. "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, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 80,500

LOT 199

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1119323, case No. 2998722, Ref. 3448, made in 1973, sold on 18 February 1974. Extremely fine and unique, astronomic, self-winding, platinum and sapphires gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined, transparent back, lapidated triangular lugs. D. matt silver with sapphireset indexes, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the clays of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" platinum 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. Accompanied by Ex/racd from the Archives. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 201,500

LOT 200

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

Ilbery, London, No. 6094, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1815. The case enamelled by Victor Dupont. "Ulysses' farewell" Extremely fine and rare 18K gold and enamel centreseconds watch, with special escapement.

C. Double body with fixed bezel, of the type used for watches made for the Chinese Market, bezels and pendant with champleve enamelled decoration, the back enamel panel painted with a scene from the Odyssey, depicting Ulysses leaving Nausicaa, the daughter of the King Alcinous. hinged gold cuvette engraved with decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minutes and seconds ring. Gold "spade" hands. M. 22"', gilt brass, Chinese calibre, with engraved free standing barrel and bridges, single wheel duplex escapement, plain polished-steel five-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator and diamond end-stone. Signed on the movement. The enamel painted scene signed: V. Dupont Ft. Diam. 59 mm.

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 146,500