610 lots

LOT 401

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

French, circa 1730 Very fine and unusual 8 day going, hour and quarter striking, Boulle work Regence cartel with matching bracket.

C. Shaped, glazed on three sides, the gilt-brass veneer with foliate marquetry. Gilt-bronze female bottom corner pieces extending into feet. Gilt bronze framed, glazed door with gilt-bronze applied scene in the centre bottom of a Cupid flanked by two female ' s heads matching that of the feet. The arch with applied, chased gilt-bronze beading with central bouquet of flowers and drop pieces in the form foliage. Matching pediment and bracket, the pediment surmounted by a symbolic figure of "Renommee" . D Gilt bronze with roman numerals on enamel plaques surrounded by arabic minutes numerals on the edge on the plate steel hands centre decorated with a sun-burst obove fruit and foliate decoration. Verge escapement, flat bob pendulum with silk thread suspension. M. Rectangular with turned conical pillars, two train with going barrels for each, verge escapement, flat bob, brass rod pendulum with silk suspension, striking on two bells with a single hammer shifting from one to the other; external locking plate. Dim. 135 x 49 x 21 cm., with the bracket.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 402

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

Biree a Paris, circa 1750. Fine eight clay going, hour and half hour striking "vernis Martin" Louis XV cartel with matching bracket.

C. Shaped green painted oak, decorated with flowers, glazed door applied with gilt-bronze foliage and rocaille decoration, gilt frame to the door and dial, pierced gilt-bronze feet with foliage, gilt-metal shoulder decoration and beading of scrolled leafforms, the arch applied with chased gilt-bronze rocaille ornaments. Pediment surmounted by giltbronze foliage in a rocaille pattern and matching bracket. D. White enamel, 13 pieces with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring. Gilt-brass Louis XV hands. M. Brass, rectangular, with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the dial and back plate. Dim. 145 x 49 x 27 cm., with the bracket.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 403

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

David Francois, dit Busset) D.F.D.B., Swiss, circa 1780. Very fine and rare Neuchateloise quarter striking and repeating bracket clock.

C. Shaped ebonised veneered with inlaid engraved ivory marine creatures and divinities, glazed door applied with gilt-bronze trophies of gardening, gilt frame to the door and dial, pierced gilt-bronze feet of strapwork with entwined foliage, gilt-metal shoulder decoration and beading of scrolled leaf-forms and pine cone finials. Pediment surmounted by a giltbronze urn and matching bracket. D. White enamel with roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring. Gilt-brass pierced and engraved Louis XV hands. M. Brass, rectangular plated, two train, going barrels to both trains, Neuchateloise striking work within the back plate, external locking plate, verge escapement, flat bob pendulum with silk thread suspension, pull repeating and striking on two bells Initials punched on the back plate. Dim. 115 x 38 x 20 cm., with the bracket.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 404

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

Swiss, circa 1780. Fine and rare, Neuchateloise hour and quarter striking bracket clock, with organ.

C. Shaped green painted, glazed door applied with gilt-bronze foliage and musucal trophies, gilt frame to the door and dial, pierced gilt-bronze feet of strapwork with entwined foliage, gilt-metal shoulder decoration and beading of scrolled leaf-forms, the arch applied with chased gilt bronze foliage with central female head. Pediment surmounted by giltbronze foliage and musical trophies and matching bracket. D. White enamel with roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring. Gilt-brass pierced and engraved Louis XV hands. M. Brass, rectangular plated, two train, going barrels to both trains, verge escapement, flat bob pendulum with silk thread suspension, striking work within the back plate and Neuchateloise external locking plate, striking on two bells. Musical movement: Weight driver,originally with fusee and chain, attributable to Robert, with fly regulator, 23 cm. Wooden pin cylinder and 16 pipes, rectangular bellow. Dim. 150 x 55 x 28 cm.

Grading System: B

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,000

LOT 405

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

Longines, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine 18K gold, keyless watch with chronograph, pulsometer and instantaneous 30 minutes recorder .

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minutes and chronograph rings, red tachometer scale for 30 pulsations and 5 respirations, sunk subsidiary seconds and minutes register. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 18 " ', gilt brass, 19 jewels. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 406

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

Longines, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine 18K gold, keyless watch with chronograph, pulsometer and instantaneous 30 minutes recorder .

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. White enamel with bolt Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minutes and chronograph rings, tachometer scale for 30 pulsations, sunk subsidiary seconds and minutes register. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', gilt nickel plated, " fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 407

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

Perret & Berthoud, Geneve, circa 1920. Fine 18K gold, keyless watch with split-seconds chronograph, tachometer and instantaneous 30 minutes recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. D. White enamel with bolt Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minutes and chronograph rings, red tachometer scale for 1000 meters, sunk subsidiary seconds and minutes register. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 24 jewels. Signed on the dial. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 408

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

Ulysse Nardin - Locle & Geneve, No. 200462, circa 1910. Fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless watch with cluonograh and instantaneous 30 minutes recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with "Empire" Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minutes register. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 18'", nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 24 jewels. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,300 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 409

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

Ulysse Nardin - Locle & Geneve, No. 200821, made for W.Tiirler, Berne, ci rca 1910. Fine silver, keyless watch with split-seconds chronograph and instantaneous 30 minutes recorder .

C. Four body, massive, "bassine " polished. Hinged silver cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minutes and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minutes register. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. rhodium plated, 24 jewels. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 410

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

Ulysse Nardin - Locle & Geneve, No. 201185, case No. 338301, circa 1920. Fine 18K gold, keyless watch with chronograph, pulsometer and instantaneous 30 minutes recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the back engraved with a monogram and dated "Marzo de 1922 " . Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes and chronograph rings, red tachometer scale for 30 pulsations, sunk subsidiary seconds and minutes register. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 26 jewels. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 411

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

Longines, 1920's. Fine cushion shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, wire lugs. D. white enamel with painted radial Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, "guilloche" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 32 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 800 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 748

LOT 412

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

Jaeger, 1930's. Fine and small, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,795

LOT 413

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

Longines, 1940's. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with engraved painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduation. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13 1/2"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,100 - 1,300

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 414

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 862424, case No. 621707, circa 1943. 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. "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. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 415

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 125052, case No. 238884, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro, circa 1907. Fine 18K pink gold, keyless Chronometro Gondolo with chronograph.

C. Four body massive "demi-bassine", engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes and chronograph ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"' gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches" , cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe micrometric index patented on 13 January 1891. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding-crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 416

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 149615, case No. 252970, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro, cir ca 1909. Fine 18K pink gold, keyless Chronometro Gondolo.

C. Four body massive "demi-bassine", engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20"' giltbrass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe micrometric index patented on 13 January 1891. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 417

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 146593, case No. 250594, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro, circa 1907. Fine 18K gold, keyless Chronometro Gondolo.

C. Four body massive "demi-bassine", engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe micrometric index patented on 13 January 1891. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 418

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 132887, case No. 239610, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro, cir ca 1907. Fine 18K gold, keyless Chronometro Gondolo.

C. Four body massive "demi-bassine", engine-turned, the back centred with a dedication dated 1912. IIinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minutes ring and red Arabic chapters for hours from 13 to 24, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade " hands. M. 19"' gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe micrometric index patented on 13 January 1891. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

LOT 419

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, "Chronometre Royal" No. 344694, case No. 211044, circa 1909. Fine 18K gold keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" with engineturned back "a grains d'orge". Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 22'", gilt brass, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 420

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 446141, case No. 284506, circa 1942. Fine silver cased keyless deck lever chronometer.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished. Silver cuvette. D. Matted silver with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 21-, rhodium plated "fausses cotes " decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 421

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 463594, case No. 318581, circa 1945. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, overhanging teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold Roman numerals and star indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the clays of the week, the months and the lunations. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, anI shock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 20,125

LOT 422

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No 437545, case No 285540, circa 1940. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

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

Grading System: AAA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 423

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 457516, case No. 290234, circa 1943. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

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

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 424

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No 466570, case No 318364, circa 1945. 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. satined silver with applied pink gold indexes and Roman numerals + "guilloche" auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Baton " pink 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: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 14,375

LOT 425

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

French, circa 1780. Fine white marble and gilt-bronze, hour and half-hour striking clock "a cercles tournants".

C. Rectangular white marble base on four gilt-bronze feet and applied with acanthus hellions and laurel branches. The horizontal movement is supported by four- gilt-bronze columns with pine cone finials and decorated with further garlands of flowers and foliage. D. Revolving circular with Roman numerals for hours, Arabic for minutes, individual white enamel cartouches. Gilt-bronze ribbon and "arrow" pointer. M. Gilt brass circular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement with short sun pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the bottom plate. Dim. 41 x 20 x 13 cm. Accompanied by a mahogany stand with rectangular glass dome.

Grading System: AA

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 426

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

Cronier, rue Honore a Paris, circa 1793. Fine and rare white marble and gilt-bronze, hour and half-hour striking, duo-decimal and decimal centreseconds clock with republican calendar on 30 days.

C. Rectangular white marble base on four gilt-bronze feet, rectangular gilt-bronze body with moulded base and gallery top, glazed on four faces, the front one with applied ribbon and branches above the chased bezel and scrolled foliage below the dial. D. White enamel by Coteau with Roman numerals, outer minutes and red Republican calendar date rings, inner concentric red Arabic decimal hours and minutes rings. Gilt-brass pierced and engraved hands, blued-steel counterpoised seconds and "arrow" calendar hands. M. Brass circular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, pin-wheel escapement set on the back plate, half-seconds beating sun pendulum with spring suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed both by Cronier and by Coteau on the dial. Dim. 47 x 29 x 19 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 20,000

LOT 427

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

Le Coeur L'aine a Paris, circa 1793. Very fine and rare small white marble and o rmolu, eight day going, decimal and duo-decimal clock with republican calendar and decades.

C. In form of a pyramid, a gilt-brass ball at the top, set on four paws and with applied gilt-bronze decoration of pearls, foliage, ribbon knots and musical instruments. The rectangular base with four gilt bronze bun-feet, applied with wreath of laurel. D. White enamel with Roman numerals for the 10 decimal hours, inner calendar ring with the three decades, outer decimal minute indication, Breguet duo-decimal hour on 24 hours, and minutes rings on the bezel's border. Gilt-brass interlaced chased hands. M. Gilt-brass full plate with going barrel, anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Signed on the dial. Dim. 36 x 19 x 10 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 428

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

Chefdriie a Paris, rue Martin No. 40, circa 1793. Fine and rare white and blue Turquin marbles, duodecimal and decimal, hour and half-hour striking clock.

C. Rectangular white marble base on four gilt- bronze feet, the front and side panels applied with gilt-bronze foliate frieze, the movement fitted on the pyramidal structure set on four paw-feet, surmounted with a white marble ball, the front face applied with giltbronze musical trophy and foliage decoration and enhanced with a wedgwood medallion, gilt-bronze bezel. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and outer ring for duo-decimal hours and minutes, inner red Roman numerals and Arabic ring for decimal time. Gilt-brass pierced and engraved Louis XVI hands, blued-steel "arrow" hand for decimal time. M. Brass circular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the dial. Dim. 54 x 26 x 13

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 429

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

D'Etour a Paris, circa 1800. Very fine gilt bronze, "rouge grillotte" marble and enamel eight day going, hour and half hour striking skeleton clock.

C. Rectangular "Rouge grillotte" marble base on four gilt bronze feet. Four short white marble columns columns supporting a semi-circular arched frame applied with a blue enamel panel with gold leaf decoration. Signature cartouche flanked by two gilt bronze oak branches, supporting the movement, gilt bronze flowers and eagle at the top. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals and blue external decoration matching that of the arch. Gilt brass pierced interlaced hands. M. Brass circular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, "sunburst " pendulum, silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on a cartouche below the dial. Dim. 40 x 25 x 12 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 430

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

George a Paris, circa 1820. Fine and unusual hour and half-hour striking, ormolu centre-seconds mantle clock.

C. Gilt bronze, standing on four paw feet, the border of the base chased with acanthus leaf decoration, the movement supported by four chased and engineturned columns, the pediment applied with figures of Pegasus, branches of foliage centred with the figure of an angel, below the engine-turned bezel. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minutes and seconds rings. Pierced and engraved Louis XVI hands. M. Brass circular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, pin-wheel escapement set on the back plate, seconds beating, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring and regulator. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the dial. Dim. 44 x 27 x 16 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 431

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

Robert (Chaux-de-Fonds), Swiss, circa 1840. Fine gilt-bronze Grande and Petite Sonnerie striking carriage clock with alarm, in original brown leather covered fitted travelling box with tooled decoration.

C. Gilt-bronze "one piece" with cast floral and foliage decoration, glazed fora, faces and top. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minutes ring. Selection lever below the dial for Grande and Petite Sonnerie/Silent. Blued-steel "treffle" hands. M. Brass rectangular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, brass platform cylinder escapement by Franey with plain gold three-arm balance, ruby end-stone, flat balance spring with regulator. Striking on two bells, the striking work on the back plate. Pull wound alarm on a bell. Signed on the dial. Platform escapement punched Fumey. Dim. 18 x 12 x 10 cm., excluding the handle.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 432

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

French, circa 1820. Fine and highly unusual ormolu miniature, eight day going, hour and half hour striking Empire mantel regulator with centre-seconds and special escapement.

C. Architectural on bun feet wit acanthus-cast moulding to the rectangular plinth, the four columns supporting the stepped top. Gilt-bronze bezel with foliate decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. Brass circular with cylindrical pillars, going barrels for both the going and the striking trains, unusual pin-wheel escapement exhibited on the back plate, short pendulum with spring suspension, the brass bob fitted on the back with a short small subsidiary pendulum. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate. Dim. 22,5 x 12,5 x 8,5 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 433

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

Piaget, Swiss, circa 1810. Very fine and rare small gilt-bronze hour and halfhour striking, hour repeating Pendule d 'Officiers with musical movement in the base.

C. Gilt bronze, fitted on a rectangular ebonised pear wood base with paw feet, the engine-turned bezel flanked by two engraved fluted columns, the pediment finely chased with scrolled foliage, side panels applied with trophies, folding serpent handle at the top. D. Gold engine-turned with Arabic numerals on white enamel cartouches and outer white enamel minutes ring. Blued-steel fancy Breguet hands. M. Gilt-brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain gilt-brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt-brass balance cock pierced in a star pattern. Striking and repeating train with fixed barrel with revolving arbor, striking and repeating on a bell with striking work on the back plate. The fixed barrel of the alarm train with revolving arbor. Musical movement in the base made in Geneva with pin-cylinder, fly regulator and a comb made of screwed 17 groups of three teeth. Signed on a white enamel cartouche on the dial. Dim. 18 x 9,5 x 7,5 cm., including the handle.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 434

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

French, circa 1900. Unique and highly unusual quarter striking, moon phase astronomical, world-time weight driven centreseconds skeleton clock with remontoire and special escapement, also showing the times of high and low tides.

C. Brass posted frame with turned columns, the front ones with vase finials, built on the principal of horizontal turret clocks, gilt bronze bezel with leaf decoration. D. Brass 24 hour chapter ring with twice twelve hour Roman chapters on white enamel cartouches and mother-of-pearl half-hour divisions, inner concentric mother-of-pearl world-time revolving chapter ring engraved with the names of 45 cities or locations around the world. Blued-steel "Louis XIV" hands. Subsidiary dial above giving the time of high and low tides, outer phase of the moon featured by a small revolving moon with brass outer ring inlaid with small mother-of-pearl cartouches engraved with the age of the moon. It is flanked below with two small other subsidiary skeletonised motherof- pearl chapter ring applied on a blued-steel ground with respectively the dates and clays of the week engraved on small pink gold cartouches. M. Hour and quarter striking independent weight driven trains, striking on three bells and rewinding the small remontoire weight of the going train. Unrecorded facing teeth double concentric escape wheel counterpoised anchor escapement, gridiron siuii

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 15,525

LOT 435

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

Saint Nicolas d'Aliermont, French, No. 2567, made for J.E Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, (U.S.A), circa 1890. Fine and rare gilt-bronze, quarter-repeating Grande and Petite Sonnerie, carriage clock with carillon on four gongs.

C. Gilt bronze, "Anglaise " , glazed four sides and top. D. White enamel with blue Roman numerals and gilt outer Arabic minutes ring, the centre decorated with a gilt rosette. Blued-steel "spade" hands. The dial plate fully decorated with chased gilt foliage and two birds below the dial against the matted oxidised ground. M. Brass, eight-day with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, nickel plated platform escapement with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Quarter striking, repeating and alarm on four gongs with button on the top, Grande and Petite Sonnerie/Silent, optional lever in the base. Signed on the dial Dim. 15 x 10 x 9 cm., excluding the handle.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 436

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

Charles Oudin, Palais Royal No. 52, Paris, No. 1007, circa 1900. Fine and unusual niello silver, cylindrical, keyless eight day going carriage clock with alarm, in original green crocodile covered fitted box.

C. Double body, cylindrical with silver bezel and ball feet, the back pierced and engraved in a rosette pattern, the band fully decorated with floral and foliage decoration against a niello ground. D. Silver, engine-turned in a sunburst pattern, with Roman numerals on cartouches "en reserve" , outer minutes ring and small subsidiary alarm setting dial. Gilt- brass "Louis XV" hands. M. Brass circular full plate with going harrel, frosted and gilt platform with English pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued-steel balance spring with terminal curve. Alarm on a bell with small going barrel. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 90 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 437

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified Cosmograph "Daytona", Ref. 16520, second series of the present production. Fine self-winding, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register and tachometer, 50 hours power reserve and stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, with fitted box and certificate.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and Triplock crown, waterproof at 100 meters, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 400 units per hour, sapphire crystal. D. bicolour black and white with tritium steel indexes. + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Baton" tritium steel hands. M. 13'"-Cal. 4030 rhodium plated, 31 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 438

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

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Reverso Chronographe Retrograde", No 199/500, 1990's. Fine and rare, rectangular, double face, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and date, with 44 hours power reserve, 18K pink gold deployant clasp, large mahogany wood fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel, transparent back. D. "guilloche" silver with painted Arabic numerals, aperture for the date, chronograph start/stop display with, on the back, the seconds and the retrograde 30 minutes register ring dials. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9"' gilt brass, "fausses cotes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

LOT 439

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, "Tourbillon No 59", No. 633246, case No. 816589, Ref. 30050, completed on 8 November. 1993. Fine and rare, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with twin-barrel 3 minutes "Tourbillon" escapement and 42 hours power reserve, 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin deployant clasp, large lacquered black fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, transparent back, lapidated straight lugs, sapphire crystal. D. "Clous de Paris" 18K gold with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals, on the 6, aperture showing the double barrel and Tourbillon device in polished steel carriage, on the 12, up-and-down indication. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13 1/2"' - Cal. 1760, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 28 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 77,050

LOT 440

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 360911, case No. 210250, circa 1912. Fine 18K gold keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade " hands. M. 17'" , gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

LOT 441

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 385143, case No. 244843, circa 1920. Fine 18K gold keyless watch with chronograph, pulsometer and 30 minutes recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished, the back engraved with the monogram "J.A.". Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Empire numerals, Outer Ai abic minutes and chronograph ring and red tachometer scale for 30 pulsations, sunk subsidiary seconds and minutes register. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 18'", gilt brass, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work and push piece on the winding-crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 442

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 450742, case No. 284691, circa 1943. Fine silver cased keyless deck lever chronometer.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished. Silver euvette. D. Matted silver with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 21"' gilt-brass, "fausses cotes " decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 60 trim.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 443

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 396344, case No. 250591, circa 1925. Fine 18K gold keyless watch, in original fitted box.

C. Four hotly, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 15 October 1933. D. White enamel with bolt Breguet numerals, inner red Arabic ring for hours from 13 to 24 and sunk subsidiary seconds.Fancy paste-set gilt-brass hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 444

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 393585, case No. 241885, sold in May 1924. Fine 18K gold keyless watch, accompanied by the original extract of the certificate.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with the monogram: "B.M.". Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the name of the original owner. D. White enamel with bolt Breguet numerals, inner red Arabic ring for hours from 13 to 24 and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 445

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, "Chronometre Royal" No. 357653, case No. 204402, circa 1911. Fine 18K gold and enamel, keyless watch, in original brown leather fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine pincee", the bezel chased with foliage decoration, the back with chased floral decoration over a mauve ground. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Matted silver, engine-turned with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 16"', gilt brass, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 446

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 403988, case No. 253445, circa 1927. Fine extra slim platinum, keyless dress-watch.

C. Three piece, massive, polished with knife edge. D. Two tone silver with black Breguet numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 16 1/2"', nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 447

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 420669, case No. 261751, circa 1937. Extremely fine and rare, cushion shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, telemeter and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated bezel and lugs. D. matt silver with painted Ai abic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes register dials, outer telemeter and pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13''' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 33 x 39 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 448

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 457689, case No. 292466, circa 1944. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, overhanging teardrop lugs, stepped band. D. two-tone silver with applied gold small 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. "Baton" pink 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: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 449

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No 463819, case No. 300150, circa 1945. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, stepped bezel and band. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + °guilloche" auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the days 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, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 450

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 463695, case No. 328675, circa 1945. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, overhanging teardrop lugs, stepped band. D. two-tone silver with applied gold large Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the clays of the week, the months and the lunations. "Baton" blued steel 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 5,750

LOT 451

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No 490945, case No 320530, circa 1949. Fine and large, center second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging teardrop lugs. D. two-tone "guilloche" silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, inner second graduation. "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 balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 8,855

LOT 452

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No 624688, made for the Belgium market, 1960's. Very fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with yellow gold cord bracelet.

C. massive, polished, zig-zag bezel holding a table crystal, at each angle, a circular decoration, central teardrop lugs and bracelet clips set with diamonds oil a platinum coating. D. matt silver with applied platinum indexes. "Baton" platinum hands. M. 5 1/2"' rhodium plated, 20 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, stamped on the case. Dim. 18 x 38 mm. Bracelet measuring approx. 190 nmm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,300 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 453

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No 471171, case No 313336, circa 1946. Very fine, 18K pink gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and 18K pink gold bracelet made of pierced ball-shaped links, intercalated with crescent shaped rings.

C. massive, polished, pierced cover repeating the bracelet decoration, crescent-shaped ring lugs set with 10 round diamonds. D. matt silver with applied pink gold star indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 6 1/4"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 17 mm. Bracelet measuring approx. 180 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 454

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No 482969, case No 320963, circa 1948. Very fine platinum and diamonds lady's wristwatch with platinum bracelet set with 29 large round diamonds and three smaller ones on the buckle.

C. massive, polished, bezel and lugs set with several round and baguette diamonds. D. matt silver with diamond-set indexes. M. "Baton" platinum hands. M. 6 3/4"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 17 mm. Bracelet measuring approx. 175 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 455

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 478184, case No. 332331, Ref. 4707, circa 1946. Fine center second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, wide bezel, hooded lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 456

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 564750, case No. 394263, Ref. 6665, circa 1961. Fine, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, hooded lugs, table crystal. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 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. 29 x 29 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 457

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

Audemars Piguet, No. 37696, made in 1927, for A 1'Emeraucle, Lausanne. Fine and unusual 18K white gold, digital, keyless, dress watch with triple calendar.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee", polished and satine, the face with apertures for hours, minutes, dates, days of the week and months. M. 18'", rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the case and movement, Audemars Piquet signature on the front plate. Diam. 47 mm

Grading System: AAA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 458

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

Audemars Piguet & Co., Brassus & Geneve, No. 43859, made in 1938. Very elegant platinum keyless dress-watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee canine plate" polished and satine. D. Two tone silver with Arabic chapter "12", black indexes and subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "modern" hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam: 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 459

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

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

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial at 9 o'clock and another small dial at 3 o'clock bearing the names of 16 towns in the world. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 460

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 53660, made in 1948. Fine and unusual 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bracelet fixation under the wide bezel bearing the black painted radial Roman numerals. D. matt silver with painted indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

LOT 461

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

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 44793, made in 1940. Extremely fine and rare square, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, extended conical fluted lugs, dedicated back. D. matt silver with painted Roman numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 41 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 462

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

Bernard Golay, Swiss, 1960's. Very fine 18K gold keyless purse watch, set in a 50 Pesos coin from Mexico dated 1947.

C. Double body, the coin opening with a push piece concealed in the band. D. Satine gold with black indexes. Blued-steel "Batons" hands. M. 8 1/2"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,875

LOT 463

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

Eska Watch Co., retailed by Kocher & Co., 1960's. Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch set in a 20 U.S. Dollar coin dated 1885.

C. massive, polished, the coin opens by a push-piece concealed in the band. D. matt silver with painted indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,300 - 2,700

Sold: CHF 2,875

LOT 464

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

Movado, 1940's. Fine and unusual, 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch with concealed dial.

C. massive, polished, eighth note shaped fluted cover, teardrop fluted lugs repeating the cover decoration, table crystal. D. matt silver with applied black indexes. "Baton" black hands. M. 4 1/2"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 12 x 26 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

LOT 465

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

Movado Factory, Swiss, 1960's. Fine and unusual 18K gold, keyless purse watch, designed a cockle shell.

C. Three body, massive, realistically chased as a sea shell, the cover set with a small ruby cabochon, the watch hinged on the border of the back. Gold cuvette. D. Mother-of-pearl, with Roman numerals on the gold bezel. Gold "batons" hands. M. 5 1/2"', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted in two positions, selfcompensating balance spring. Signed on the movement. Dim. 37 x 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 466

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

Eterna Watch Co., for Birk. S. Challenger, 1950's. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold, platinum and diamond lady's wristwatch with concealed dial in the shape of a flower and a pink gold bracelet designed as a continuous, flexible row of single leaf pattern.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, the cover represents a flower bearing two rows of platinum and gold petals set and paved with diamonds; by turning the lower row of petals, the top row opens, showing the dial, extended lugs repeating the bracelet decoration. D. matt silver with applied platinum indexes and painted Arabic numerals. "Feuille" platinum hands. M. 5 3/4"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Bracelet measuring approx. 170 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 467

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

Jaeger-LeCoultre, No. 3062, sold by Balanche, Monte-Carlo, on 16 April 1963. Fine and unusual 18K gold keyless ring watch, fitted in a rectangular emerald-cut topaz.

C. The watch, including the bezel, dial and movement, is sunk into the stone. D. Plain gold, the indexed engraved on the bezel. Gold "modern" hands. M. 5"', nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Accompanied by the original certificate. . Dim. 23 x 19 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 468

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

E. Bronner, Swiss, No. 2243, circa 1860. Fine 18K gold and enamel, oval hunting cased, diamond-set pendant watch.

C. Four body, oval, cover and back with engraved border, the cover enamelled with a fine painted portrait of a maiden with rose-cut diamond inlaid tiara and necklace, within a blue champleve enamelled frame with floral decoration, the blue enamel back centred with an engraved rosette. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 12"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. Dim. 50 x 31 mm. including the articulated pendant.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 469

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

Le Roy & Fils, Horlogers de la Marine, Palais Royal, 13 et 15 Galerie Montpensier, Paris, 211, Regent Street, London, No. 47333, circa 1880. Fine 18K gold, keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, " bassine et filets carrure plate", polished bezel and band, the engine-turned back with a monogram. IIinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals on a grey chapter ring and outer gilt Arabic minutes ring. Gold "spade" hands. M. 12 1/2"', gilt brass, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt-brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and regulator. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 800 - 1,000

LOT 470

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

Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18K pink gold and enamel, keyless pendant watch with short gold chatelaine.

C. Four body, rectangular with canted corners, polished with glazed back. Azure enamelled hinged gold cuvette with floral decoration and centred with two putti symbolising "The Arts " painted over a black ground within a gold scalloped frame. D. Black enamel with white Roman numerals within a gold scalloped frame and outer painted four putti linked by a floral decoration over an azure ground. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 11"', oval gilt brass, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Dim. 56 x 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 471

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

L. Leroy & Cie., Horlogers de la Marine, 7, Boulevard de la Madeleine, Paris, No. 63932, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold and enamel, keyless fob watch.

C. Three body, massive, "Empire" engine-turned with reeded band, the back centred with a small champleve enamelled flower. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 11"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

LOT 472

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

Omega, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set, keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, "bassine", polished, the back centre with a diamond inlaid star and painted with blue champleve moon crescent and the inscription: "Che sia la tua buona". Hinged gold cuvette, decorated with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiar y seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 10"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette, trade mark on the dial. Diam. 28 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 473

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

Hebdomas, Swiss Patent 88 No.2, circa 1900. Fine and rare small 18K gold, keyless eight clay going, fob watch with visible balance.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. D. Eccentric white enamel with Roman numerals, flanked by gilt branches of foliage, balance aperture below. Gold "spade" hands. M. nickel plated inverted with the large barrel on the back, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance visible below the dial, Breguet balance spring. Diam. 28 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 474

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

Swiss, circa 1900. Fine silver and bamboo walking stick handle with keyless built-in watch.

C. Fitted in the upper part of the handle. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 4 1/2"' gilt brass, bar calibre, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. The going barrel is wound by means of the revolving pommel. Dial diam. 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 475

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

Swiss patented, circa 1900. Fine mahogany walking stick, the chromium plated pommel with keyless built-in watch.

C. Double body with hinged bezel, screwed at the end of the mahogany walking stick. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, the chapter "XII" marked in red. Gilt-brass Louis XVI hands. M. 14"', nickel plated, "a vagues" decoration, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 476

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

Swiss, made for the British Market, with importation hallmarks for 1914. Very fine and unusual, silver half-hunting cased keyless watch, fitted in the ivory pommel of an ebony walking stick.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, inset on the top of the turned ivory pommel. D. Plain white enamel, the black champleve enamelled numerals on a gold chapter ring applied on the cover dial aperture border. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 11 1/2"', nickel plated 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 477

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

Le Blond a Paris, No. 594, circa 1780. Very fine bamboo walking stick, the 18K gold and ivory pommel with built-in watch and snuff box.

C. Double body, gold mounted, ivory carved in a fluted pommel with godrooned, ivory covered, hinged gold lid, screwed on the gold compartment fitted at the end of the bamboo walking stick. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals. Gold Louis XVI 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 back plate. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 478

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

Swiss Patent No. 1825/55, circa 1900. Fine silver walking stick pommel with keyless built-in centre-seconds watch.

C. Fitted in the upper part of the engine-turned pommel. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 10"' gilt brass, threequarter plate, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. The going barrel is wound by means of the revolving bezel. Diam. 28 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 479

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

L. Leroy & Cie., Horlogers de la Marine, 7, Boulevard de la Madeleine, Paris, No. 63237, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold, keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, "Louis XVI" the bezel engraved with formal decoration, the back pierced and chased with floral decoration. hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring. Gold "Louis XV " hands. M. 10 1/2"', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and case cuvette. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

LOT 480

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

Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold, keyless "Boule de Geneve", suspended from a matching brooch.

C. Three piece, spherical, with filigree applied decoration. D. White enamel with blue radial Arabic numerals. Gold "pear" hands. M. 7"', gilt hi ass, 15 jewels, Swiss lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, wound by means of the revolving bezel. Diam. 23 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 481

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

L. Leroy & Cie., Horlogers de la Marine, 7, Boulevard de la Madeleine, Paris, No. 63237, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold, keyless fob watch.

C. Three body, massive, "Louis XVI" the back pierced and chased with summer flower. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 11'", gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and case. Dram. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 482

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

Fidea Wath Co., Swiss, circa 1920. Fine and unusual 18K white gold, diamond-set keyless oval ring watch.

C. Two piece, with diamond-set bezel and shoulders. D. Oval matted silver with Arabic numerals. Bluedsteel "modern" hands. M. Oval 4 1/2"', nickel plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, three adjustments, flat balance spring. Dim. 17 x 12 mm. Signed on the movement.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 483

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

Swiss, No. 4003, circa 1920. Fine and unusual 18K gold, tonneau shaped, keyless ring watch.

C. Two body, with florally chased bezel and shoulders, the articulated right shoulder motif, used as a crankwinder. D. Tonneau shaped platted silver with Arabic numerals. Blued-steel "modernes" hands. M. Tonneau shaped 5"', nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Dim. 21 x 20 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 484

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

Swiss, No. 75333, circa 1920. Fine and unusual platinum, navette shaped, diamondset keyless ring watch.

C. Two piece, with diamond-set bezel and shoulders, the articulated right shoulder diamond-set motif, used as a crank-winder. D. Navette matted silver with Arabic numerals. Blued-steel "modern" hands. M. Oval 4 1/2 "' , nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring. Dim. 20 x 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 485

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

A. Golay Leresche & Fils, Geneve No. 11411, circa 1880. Fine 18K gold and enamel, hunting cased diamond-set keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, "Louis XVI", cover and back with blue flinque enamel with engraved foliate border, the cover with a rose-cut diamond inlaid monogram, similarly decorated back centred with a lotus flower. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals within gold frames and red outer Arabic minutes ring. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 12 "' , nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain silvered threearm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

LOT 486

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

B. Poitevin, Fabricant, No. 36953, circa 1890. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl and diamond-set keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, "Louis XVI", with split-pearl set bezels, the blue enamel back with a rose-cut diamond inlaid monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and red outer Arabic minutes ring. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 13"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 487

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

Ancienne Maison J.F. Bautte & Cie., Succ. del Rossel & His, made for Felipe Hecht, Gaeneve, No. 99842, circa 1890. Very fine, 18K gold, pearl and fancy Alexandrite set keyless fob watch, suspended from a matching brooch.

C. Four body with split-pearl set bezel and bow, the split-pearl pave-set back centred with a faceted fancy Alexanclrite. Matching Brooch designed as a bird. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with violet Arabic numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. 9 1/2"', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 488

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 174269, made for Fic. Boucheron, circa 1890. Fine 18K gold keyless fob watch with matching brooch.

C. Four body, massive, "pomme et filets" , the bezel applied with wreathes of foliage, the back applied with a parrot in high relief on branches. Suspended from a fine gold and enamel brooch. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer blue Arabic minutes ring. Paste-set gold Louis XVI hands. M. 9"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed Boucheron on the dial and cuvette, Vacheron Constantin, on the front plate beneath the dial. Diam. 25 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 489

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

Swiss, No. 1311, made for the American Market, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold, diamond-set keyless Art Nouveau fob watch with matching brooch.

C. Four body, massive, by American Watch case Co., chased in high relief with flowers against a matted ground and centred with a large diamond. Hinged god cuvette. Matching diamond-set brooch. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 7 1/2"', nickel plated, "a vagues" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, three adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Diam. 23 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 490

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

Swiss, No. 3557, circa 1880. Fine 18K gold, half hunting cased keyless miniature fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished with black champleve enamelled Roman numerals on the border of the dial aperture. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes ring. Gold "spade" hands. M. 8"', gilt brass, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt-brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Diam. 22 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,300 - 1,600

LOT 491

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

LOT 492

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

Solvil - Paul Ditisheim, La Chaux-de-Fonds No. 475438, circa 1930. Fine 18K gold keyless dress watch, in original fitted box.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee carrure sonde", polished, the back engraved with initials "A.F.". D. Gold satine with Empire Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted in five positions, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 50 mm.

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

LOT 493

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

Omega, Swiss, No. 7035481, circa 1925. Fine 18K gold and enamel, octagonal Art-Deco, keyless dress watch with matching chain, in original fitted box.

C. Octagonal three piece, massive, "variee", the band with cast foliate decoration, bezels with alternated chased and champleve ornaments, the polished back enhanced by a black champleve enamelled "Hems de lys" flanked by two chimeras, pendant and bow with black champleve enamelled decoration. D. Silver with Arabic numerals and decoration matching that of the bezel. Gold "cathedrales" hands. M. 10"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Dim. 55 x 44 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 494

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

Giibelin, Lucerne, Swiss, No. 33503, circa 1925. Fine and elegant platinum and enamel, Art-Deco keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee" satine, the band with foliate cast decoration, bezel, bow and border of the back with black champleve enamelled geometrical designs, sapphire-set winding-clown. D. Silver engineturncd with applied white gold bolt Breguet numerals. White gold "cathedrales" hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" and spotted decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 495

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

Haas Neveux & Co., Swiss,circa 1920. Very fine platinum diamond-set keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece "variee" with diamond-set band and bow, polished bezel and back. D. Frosted silver with radial Arabic numerals. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 17"' , rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 7 adjustments, Breguct balance spring. Diam. 44 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 496

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

C.H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, No. 28847, circa 1920. Fine and elegant, platinum, rock crystal and diamondset square keyless dress watch.

C. Rock crystal two piece, square with diamond-set Arabic numerals, pendant and bow. D. Satine silver with black minutes ring. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 8 1/2 " rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, five adjustments, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 497

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

Robert Cart, Geneva, No. 15337, case No. 50439, circa 1930. Fine and elegant 18K white gold, keyless digital dress watch.

C. Three piece, "variee", polished and satin g . D. Satine silver with apertures for hours and minutes. M. 16" ', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dian. 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 498

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

Ronson, "De-Light", circa 1930. Fine 14K gold and enamel, gem-set Art-Deco lighter.

Rectangular with rounded corners, azure champleve enamel with fleurette decoration and blue borders, the face applied with a line sapphire and diamond-set basket of flowers. Spring loaded mechanism with adjustable flint. Signed on the base. Dim. 47 x 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 499

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

Swiss, No. 7614, case by Verger, Paris, No. 12588, Brevete S.G.D.G., circa 1920. Fine and unusual, 18K gold and enamel, rectangular Art-Deco purse watch in a fitted tooled red leather purse.

C. Three body, rectangular with spring loaded folding watch with engraved geometrical decoration, the spring loaded folding cover with black champleve enamelled decoration in an Art-Deco pattern. D. Frosted silver with Arabic numerals. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. Rhodium plated, 5"' rectangular with canted corners, "fausses cotes" decoration, punched with the Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. hagerMaster mark punched on the case. Dim. 34 x 26 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,255

LOT 500

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

Verger, France, made in the 1930's. Fine and unusual lacquered silver, 18K gold, and malachite-set Art-Deco handbag buckle (now mounted as a brooch) incorporating a built-in watch.

C. Silver shaped rectangular buckle, lacquered in black, with gold bezel and shutters opening to disclose the dial by means of a malachite-set mock crown at 9 o 'clock, opposite to the matching windingcrown. D. Matted silver with Arabic numerals. Bluedsteel "spade" hands. M. Rhodium plated 8"' movement, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement, hearer Master mark on the case. Dim. 42 x 43 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 3,500