610 lots

LOT 501

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

Marquet, Paris, Nice, circa 1930. Fine agate, silver gilt, 18K gold and enamel Art-Deco, eight day going strut clock.

C. Grey agate, circular divided in four lobs, applied with four small gold and enamel rosettes centred with sapphire accents, the gold bezel with white champleve enamelled decoration. Silver gilt mountings and strut. D. Frosted silver with Roman numerals and outer minutes ring. Diamond-set "Louis XVI" hands. M. 19''', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. Diam. 81 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 502

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

French, No. 7083, circa 1920. Fine and unusual 18K gold, silver gilt, lacquer ivory and nephrite, diamond-set small table clock.

C. Gold and silver gilt lacquered base supporting the ivory carved figure of a Mandarin with a stag and a small nephrit carved: FO Dog in a glazed cage surmounted by the black lacquered clock. D. Rectangular, black lacquered with diamond-set Arabic numerals, the centre with a gold inlaid decoration in a sunburst pattern. M. Swiss rectangular, nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 13 jewels, going barrel, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dim. 95 x 86 x 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 503

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

Cartier, London, No. 1509/2846, with London hallmarks for 1926. Very fine and unusual 18K gold and enamel, eight clay going spherical table clock with nephrite and gold base, in original red leather fitted box.

C. Square moulded nephrite base, the canted corners supporting four heads of gold and enamel cobras with emerald-set eyes. Gold spherical case, polished with black champleve enamelled decoration. D. Engine-turned frosted silver with Roman numerals. Gold "arrow" hands. M. 19 "' gilt brass, European Watch Co., 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, three adjustments, Breguet balance spring, wound by means of the revolving bezel. Dim. 77 x 58 x 58 mm

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 504

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 505

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 29872-32773, entered in the registers on 19 February 1937, retailed by Hermes. Very fine and elegant extra slim, 18K keyless dress watch "forme nouvelle", drawing No. 1647.

C. Two piece, massive, "knife edge", satine. D. Silver two tone with Roman numerals and clot indexes. Gold "Orientales Cartier" hands. M. 17', rhodium plated, caliber 145, signed European Watch and Clock Co., "fausses cotes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and in two positions, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 506

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

Cartier, No. 2850, with importation London hallmarks for 1922. "Montre Carree", 18K gold, square keyless dress watch

C. Two piece square with rounded corners, polished. D. Matted silver with Arabic numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 16 "' , European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "Fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 41 x 41 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 507

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 12274, entered in the registers the 29 June 1922, made for the "Yacth Club de France". Very fine 18K gold and enamel, keyless dress watch with chronograph and 30 minutes progressive recorder.

C. Three piece, "Empire carrure plate" , polished, the bezel with white champleve enamelled inscription, the back panel with a stylised champleve enamelled boat on the blue flinque sea and with initials "V.H." and a flag on a cartouche "en reserve". D. Matted silver with Breguet numerals, outer minutes and chronograph ring, subsidiary seconds and minutes register. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', European Watch & Clock Co. rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, operated with the winding-crown. Signed the dial and movement. Dian'. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 508

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 657/1022, circa 1915. Fine and rare, silver bookmarker with built-in keyless watch.

C. Cylindrical, fitted on the top end. D. Matted silver with Arabic numerals and indexes. "Modernes" hands. M. 4"', rectangular, LeCoultre No. 65144, nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 135 x 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 509

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

Cartier, France, No. 4350, circa 1920. Fine platinum, rock crystal and onyx, octagonal, halfskeletonised, keyless dress watch.

C. Octagonal, onyx, platinum mounted with rock crystal bezels, diamond-set band and crystal back. D. Silver, engine-turned in a stripped pattern with black indexes. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 10"', European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "Fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 510

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

Cartier Paris, "Tank", 1930's. Very fine and rare, rectangular, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp and platinum buckle.

C. massive, polished, satined, sapphire-set windingclown. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 8"' signed LeCoultre Co, tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 22 x 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 511

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

Cartier, France, No. 07837, Paris, circa 1950 "Montre de revers", leather covered and 18K yellow gold, keyless lapel watch.

C. Leather covered with gold cover, bezel and bow. D. Matted silver with Roman numerals. Blued-steel "modernes" hands. M. 11"', rhodium plated, European Watch & Clock Co. movement, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 512

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

Cartier Paris, "Baguette a mouvement Duoplan", circa 1930. Fine, rectangular, lady's wristwatch with cord band and with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, extended rounded and fluted central lugs, back winder, monogrammed back. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 2 1/2 "' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 6 x 25 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 513

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

Cartier Paris, 1930's. Fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with 18K pink gold deployant clasp.

massive, polished, overhanging half-moon shaped lugs. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 5"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., octagonal, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 20 x 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 514

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

Cartier No. 7135-2470, circa 1950. "Montre a volets" 18K gold, lacquer and diamond-set keyless purse watch.

C. Rectangular, engine-turned in a brushed pattern, with black lacquered thumb bar, the sprung shutters applied with a diamond-set ornament. Gold cuvette. D. Matted silver with Arabic numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 5 1/2"', nickel plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, three adjustments, blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. Dim. 45 x 24 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 515

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

Cartier, France, cir ca 1930. Very fine 18K gold, silver and enamel, small keyless Art-Deco purse watch, in original fitted box.

C. Two piece, silver engine-turned and black enamelled gold, rectangular with rounded corners, the spring loaded watch sliding into the case. D. Matted silver with Arabic numerals and indexes. Blued-steel "batons" hands. M. Later rectangular 4,5"', rhoclium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating balance spring. Signed on the dial. Dim. 34 x 18 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 516

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 73322, circa 1938. "Montre clip de revers", 18K pink and yellow gold, keyless lapel watch.

C. Rectangular with bevelled edges, sliding beneath a pink gold stepped curved motif to reveal the dial. D. Matted silver with Arabic numerals. Blued-steel hands. M. 3 1/2"', rhodium plated, rectangular 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensated balance spring. Signed on the dial, and movement. Dim. 25 x 23 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 517

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

Cartier, France, No. 10665-3524, circa 1910. Very fine platinum, diamond pave and jet-set keyless pendant watch.

C. Two piece, entirely pave-set with diamonds, the band set with cut jet stones. D. Silver engine-turned with "Empire" Roman numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 10"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Accompanied by a certificate delivered by Cartier. Accompanied by a matching neklace with diamonds, jet-set pearls and alternate seed-pearls. Diam. 29 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 518

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

Cartier Paris, "de forme navette", made in 1926. Very fine, "navette" shaped, platinum and enamel lady's wristwatch, with visible balance and black cord band having a black enamel and 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, mobile extended lugs, top winder. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals, below, aperture for the visible balance. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 7"' navette, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dim. 11 x 17 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,360

LOT 519

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

Cartier Paris, "Duo-Plan", 1930's. Fine small, rectangular, platinum lady's bracelet-watch with platinum fluted linked bracelet and 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, fluted lugs, back winder. D. white with painted Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 2 1/2"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhoclium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, 2 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Signed on the movement, numbered on the case. Dim. 6 x 25 nun.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

LOT 520

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 5151-7540-8176, circa 1915. Fine platinum, diamond-set keyless pendant watch, suspended from a matching brooch.

C. Three piece, "bassine pincee", polished with diamond-set bezels and loose-ring pendant, the back with a black champleve enamelled monogram, the winding-crown opposite to the pendant. D. Matted silver with "Empire" Roman numerals, blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 10"', 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. 30 ruin.

Grading System: A

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 521

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

Cartier Paris, "Duo-Plan", 1920's. Fine small, rectangular, platinum and diamond lady's bracelet-watch with platinum snake bracelet.

C. massive, polished, lugs set with round and baguette diamonds, back winder. D. white with painted Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 2 1/2"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, 2 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 6 x 31 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 522

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

Cartier Paris, 1920's. Very fine, "tortue", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18K pink gold deployant-clasp.

C. shaped, massive, polished, sapphiresct windingcrown, dedicated back. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 25 x 31 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 523

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

Cartier Paris, "Santos-Dumont", circa 1928. Very fine and early, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 524

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

Cartier Paris, "Tank", circa 1943. Very fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphiresct winding-crown, screwed bars. D. champagne with painted radial Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9"' signed LeCoultre Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial and the movement, numbered on the case. Dim. 23 x 30 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 525

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

Cartier New York, "Tank Chinoise", made in 1946. Very fine, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp and certificate.

C. massive, polished, ridged winding-crown, screwed bars. D. champagne with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 31 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 13,000 - 14,000

LOT 526

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

Cartier Paris, "Tank", 1960's Very fine and very rare, rectangular, 18K yellow gold and enamel gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphire-set winding-crown, blue enamelled side bezel, screwed bars. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. `Breguet " blued steel hands. M. 9"' signed Cartier Inc., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 3 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial and the movement, numbered on the case. Dim. 23 x 30 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 527

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

Cartier Paris, "Tank Cintree", 1930's. Very fine, large, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, screwed bars. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9"', signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 46 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 528

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

Cartier Paris, "Duo-Plan", 1940's. Fine and rare, rectangular, stainless steel lady's wristwatch with 18K white gold deployant clasp.

C. polished, stepped bezel, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 4" signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 20 x 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 529

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

Cartier Paris, 1960's. Very fine and rare, asymmetric, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with a special system of one extended bevelled lateral side, holding the watch parallel to the bracelet, with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, bevelled bezel. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 6 3/4"' signed l eCoultre, rhodium plated, 16 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 23 x 18 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 530

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

Cartier Paris, 1960's. Very fine and unusual, 18K yellow gold and diamond lady's wristwatch blended in an 18K yellow gold wide bracelet "a mailles" in the shape of a belt bearing a diamond set overhanging buckle.

C. massive, polished, back winder. D. matt silver with painted Roman numerals and indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 6 3/4"' signed Cartier, rhodium plated, "busses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self= compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Diana. 16 mm. Bracelet: width measuring approx. 20 mm. Bracelet: length measuring approx. 200 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

LOT 531

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

Cartier Paris, "Duo-Plan", 1940's. Fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold fluted and linked bracelet, 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, central fluted lugs, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 4"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, 16 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 10 x 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 532

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

Cartier, 1950's. Fine 18K yellow gold and diamond lady's wristwatch with 18K gold bracelet "a petites mailles".

C. massive, polished, back winder, bezel set with 26 round diamonds and extended central lugs paved with round and baguette diamond on a platinum coating. D. matt silver with applied platinum indexes. "Baton" platinum hands. M. 5 1/2"' signed Cartier, rhodium plated, 16 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diana. 13 mm. Bracelet measuring approx. 165 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 533

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

Cartier, "Ronde a lunette conique", 1950's. Fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, satined, wide bezel bearing the black painted Roman numerals for the hours, lapidated straight lugs, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. "guilloche" silver "a rayons de soleil". "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 10"' signed Cartier, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 534

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

Cartier, 1970's. Fine, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, lapidated stepped bezel, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. "guilloche" matt silver "a rayon de soleil" with painted radial Roman numerals. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 10"' signed Cartier, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self= compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 26 x 33 min.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 535

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

Cartier Paris, "de type Tank", 1960's. Very fine, rectangular, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, screwed bars. D. black with painted white radial Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial_ "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 8"' signed Jaeger LeCoultre, tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 21 x 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 536

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

Cartier Paris, "Ronde a gradins", 1950's. Fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, satined, stepped bezel, monogrammed back, screwed bars. D. champagne with applied gold baton and square gold indexes on a black reserve. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 12 1/2"' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 537

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

Cartier, 1950's. Fine and rare, large, rectangular, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. signed International Watch Co., massive, polished, satined, sapphire-set winding-crown, straight lugs. D. matt silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" white gold hands. M. 10"' signed International Watch Co., rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 538

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

Cartier Paris, "Modele coussin", circa 1975. Very fine, large, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp and fitted box.

C. with rounded angles, flared, massive, polished, hooded lugs, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 7 "' signed Cartier, rhodiumed, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 539

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

Cartier Paris, "Reversible", circa 1972. Fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, half-moon shaped lugs, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 8'", signed Cartier, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dim. 22 x 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 13,500 - 15,000

LOT 540

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

Cartier London, "Parallelogramme", made in 1992. Very fine and unusual, parallelogram shaped, asymmetric, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. white with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 6 " ', signed Cartier, oval, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 541

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

Cartier Paris, "Ovale a lunette i ncurvee", 1960's. Very fine, oval curved, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18K pink gold deployant clasp and 18K white gold buckle.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown, hooded lugs. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2"' signed Jaeger LeCoultre, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 31 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 542

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

Cartier London, "Ovale a lunette incurvee", 1980's. Very fine, oval curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, sapphire-set winding-crown, hooded lugs. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2"' signed Jaeger LeCoultre, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 543

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

Tavannes Watch Co., Swiss, circa 1910. Fine 14K gold hunting cased, quarter repeating keyless watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, "bassine", engine-turned, the cover with a blank escutcheon "en reserve". Hinged gold cuvette, decorated with medals awarded in different exhibitions and marked "Grand Prix Bruxelles 1910". D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minutes and seconds rings, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. Glazed 20"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with push piece in the band, chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 544

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

Barbezat Baillot), Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18K pink gold hunting cased, minute repeating keyless watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette, decorated with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minutes and seconds rings, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV " hands. M. 20"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with push piece in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 545

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

Borel & Courvoisier, Neuchatel, No. 60603, circa 1880. Very fine 18K pink gold hunting cased, keyless lever pocket chronometer.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine et filets", polished. I-Zinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer blue Arabic minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. Glazed, 18"' nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels in screwed bearings, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with patented micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 546

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

Swiss, No. 228, Swiss patent No. 5507, U.S. Patent No. 489255, circa 1890. Fine 18K gold hunting cased keyless watch with unusual chronograph and instantaneous 30 minutes recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minutes register. Blued-steel "spade " hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, unusual patented calibre, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with unusual visible chronograph work and push piece in the band. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 547

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

Clemence Freres, Chaux de Fonds, No. 50780, made for La Perla, Bolognese & Rothacker, Geneve et Napoli, circa 1890. Fine 18K pink gold hunting cased, keyless pocket chronometer. Bulletin de Premiere Classe de l'Observatoire cantonal de Neuchatel, in 1890, ranked 36 on 88 award-wining chronometers.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", fully chased with formal and foliage decoration, the cover centred with a horse rider, the back with harvest trophies. Hinged gold cuvette, engraved with technical details, the awarded Bulletin and foliage decoration. D. Silver with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds, engraved with foliage and applied with gold cast grapes and vine branches. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. Gilt-brass half plate, 16 jewels, pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. Accompanied by photocopies of the timing contest. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 548

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

Henry Capt, Geneve, No. 48265, circa 1890. Fine and elegant 18K gold slim keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine pincee", polished, the back with a blue champleve enamelled crest. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade " hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gong with slide in the band. Signed on the dial case and movement. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 549

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

Anciemie Maison B. Haas Jne., Haas Neveu & Cie. Successeur, No. 16114, circa 1900. Very fine 18K gold, keyless quarter repeating fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with fancy Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 11 1/2"' nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 550

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

Haas Neveu & Cie., Geneve, No. 26764, circa 1920. Very fine 18K gold, keyless pocket lever chronometer

C. Four body, massive, "bassine " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. rhodium plated with the Geneva quality marks, 19 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, brassinvar Guillaume balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, trademark punched on the case. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 551

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

H.R. Ekegren, made by Ed. Koehn Geneve, Suisse, No. 83512, for J. E. Caldwell & Co. Philadelphia, circa 1920. Very fine 18K gold keyless, jewelled with blue sapphir es.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine" with concealed hinges, polished, the back engraved with the monogram "E.A.B.". Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication to an Officer of the U.S. Navy, dated 1916. D. Gold frosted with "Empire" Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, with going barrel, 21 jewels in blue sapphires, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 552

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

H.R. Ekegren, made by Ed. Koehn Geneve, Suisse, No. 86744, for J.E. Caldwell & Co. Philadelphia, circa 1920. Very fine 18K gold keyless presentation watch, jewelled with blue sapphires.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine " with concealed hinges, polished, the back engraved with the monogram "D.G.S.". Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication to an Officer of the U.S. Navy, dated 1921. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, with going barrel, 21 jewels in blue sapphires, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring with swanneck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 553

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

C.H. Meylan, Brassus, No. 5307, circa 1890. Very fine small 18K gold, diamond-set, keyless minute repeating fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine ", polished, the back applied with a diamond-set monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, red outer Arabic minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels mainly in gold screwed settings, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 29 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 554

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

Audemars Freres, Brassus et Geneve, Ancienne Maison Audemars, fondee en 1811, No. 32737, circa 1900. Fine 14K gold hunting cased, small keyless minute repeating fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 14"', nickel plated, "a vaguer" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and cuvette. Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 555

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

C.H. Meylan, No. 6511, made for Tiffany, New York, circa 1900. Fine and very rare 18K gold small keyless fob watch with split-seconds chronograph.

C. Four body, massive "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel three piece with Arabic numerals, red outer Arabic minutes and chronograph rings and subsidiary seconds. Bluedsteel "spade" hands. M. 12 1/2"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible C.H. Meylan chronograph work, patent No. 6821, the button on the windingcrown, split-seconds chronograph push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 556

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

C.H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, No. 5887, circa 1900. Fine and rare 18K gold, keyless minute repeating watch with split-seconds chronograph and 30 minutes instantaneous recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial bolt Breguet numerals, outer minutes and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minutes register. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 40 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding-crown, the split-seconds push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 557

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

Jacot Freres, Locle, Swiss, No. 10235, circa 1870. Very fine 18K gold hunting cased, quarter repeating keyless watch with dead independent centre-seconds train.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets", engineturned with reeded band. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and red outer Arabic minutes and seconds ring. Gold "spade " hands. M. 19 "' , nickel plated, double train with gold wheels and differential winding, 39 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Dead independent seconds mechanism with flirt on the escape wheel pinion and bolt in the band. Signed on the cuvette and movement. Dian. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 558

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

Swiss, circa 1890. Fine 18K gold, astronomical, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph, instantaneous 30 minutes recorder, perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine " , polished, the back engine-turned in a striped pattern with the initials: "D.K.". Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals outer Arabic minutes and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary dials for the months, the minutes register with inner moon phase aperture, the date and subsidiary seconds with inner red days of the week. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 19"' nickel plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding-crown. Diam. 55 mm.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 559

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

Fritz Piguet & Bachmann, Geneve, L. Bachmann Successeur, No. 12351, circa 1890. Fine 18K pink gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with split-seconds chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the cover engraved with the monogram "P.E.". Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade " hands. M. Glazed, 18"' silvered, 36 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, palladium Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and push piece in the band next to the split-seconds one. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 560

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

Alexis Favre a Geneve, No. 1857, made for Maurice Paccard, circa 1890. Fine 18K pink gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph and central recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "pomme et gouges " , polished, the cover applied with the gold monogram "M.P.". Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, red outer Arabic minutes and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 19"' nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 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. Chronograph with visible work and push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 561

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

Eugene Lecoultre, Geneve, No. 1445, circa 1870. Very fine and rare early 18K gold hunting cased, astronomical, keyless minute repeating watch with fly back perpetual calendar, moon phases and chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, back and cover engraved with monograms. Hinged glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds, half-moon date sector for the fly back calendar, apertures for clays of the week, months and moon phase volvelles. Blued-steel "fleurs de lys " hands. M. 20"' , gilt brass, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and push piece in the band. Signed on the movement beneath the dial. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 35,650

LOT 562

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

Tiffany & Co., New York, Swiss, No. 16004, circa 1870. Fine and unusual 18K pink gold, keyless watch with split-seconds chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with small eccentric sunk Roman chapter ring on the left, for hours and minutes sunk subsidiary seconds, symmetrically disposed on the right, red Arabic chronograph ring on the bezel's border. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, three-quarter plate, "fausses cotes " decoration, 23 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work released from the winding-crown, split-seconds push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 563

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

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with small eccentric sunk Roman chapter ring on the left, for hours and minutes sunk subsidiary seconds, symmetrically disposed on the right, red Arabic chronograph ring on the bezel's border. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, three-quarter plate, "fausses cotes " decoration, 23 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work released from the winding-crown, split-seconds push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 53 mm.

C. Four body, massive, " bassine et filets", fully chased with a floral and formal decoration. The cover centre with the initial "B". Hinged glazed gold cuvette. D. White enamel with the letters: "E.D.WTN. B.A.R.B.O.U.R." in place of hour numerals, outer Arabic minutes and seconds ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel fancy hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, double train with differential winding, 39jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Dead independent seconds mechanism with flirt on the escape wheel pinion Signed on the dial cuvette and movement. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 564

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

Fritz Piguet, rue Bonivard 10, Geneve, No. 541, Demi Chrono»:etre, circa 1870. Fine 18K gold, half hunting cased, keyless pocket lever chronometer.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned with reeded band, the cover with black champleve enamelled Roman numerals on the border of the dial aperture. Hinged gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds within a gold frame. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', nickel plated, " fausses cotes" decoration, 21 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 565

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

Swiss, circa 1870. Fine 18K gold, keyless/key-wind watch with highly unusual experimental escapement.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished with engine-turned back. Gold engine-turned cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', frosted and gilt with gold wheel train, 13jewels, unusual form of constant force escapement with double gold escape wheel and a sort of pivoted detent, cut bimetallic balance with gold poising and timing screws, flat balance spring with regulator. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 13,000

LOT 566

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

Girard Perregaux, La Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 87319, made in 1878. Very fine and rare 18K pink gold, hunting cased, celebrated three parallel bridge keyless pocket lever chronometer, with inverted lever escapement.

C. Four body, massive, "pomme et filets " , engineturned, the cover centred with a crowned blank escutcheon flanked by chimeras and floral decoration. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border and engraved with technical details and the mention of the awarded Bulletin. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV " hands. M. Glazed 20"' , nickel plated, parallel bridge calibre with silver bridges, 11 jewels partly in gold screwed settings, inverted lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case, cuvette and movement. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 50,600

LOT 567

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1151549, case No. 2637749, Ref. 3406, circa 1970. Fine square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated bezel, triangular lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 23-300 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, " fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 39 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 568

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 795901, case No. 518334, Ref. 3479, circa 1965. Fine square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated bezel and lugs. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 23-300 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 569

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1112440, case No. 2625926, Ref. 3425, circa 1964. Fine waterproof, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polishecl, screwed back, dedication inside the back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 27-460 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 570

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 783404, case No 2623670, Ref. 3430/2. circa 1958. Very fine square, 18K yellow gold and sapphire gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stamped `J + G" on the outside back. D. "guilloche " gold with applied gold and baguette sapphire indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 23-300 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 571

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 1124880, case No. 320915, Ref. 3541, circa 1966. Very fine, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman' s wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, lapidated straight lugs. D. champagne with applied gold and black indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the date. "Baton" gold and black hands. M. 27-460 M Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 572

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 705498, case No. 693101, Ref. 2431, circa 1956. Very fine, large, centre second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, concave band, fluted lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27 SC Geneva Quality IIall Mark, rhodium plated, 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. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 573

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 729611, case No. 517567, Ref. 2494, circa 1961. Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave band. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and painted indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12"'-400 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 Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 574

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 959211, case No. 422722, Ref. 2429, circa 1953. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K gold bracelet "a mailles" and deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, wide bezel, hooded lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10-200 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 575

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 782421, case No. 2602372, Ref. 3405, circa 1957. Very fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, wide lateral sides, teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton " gold hands. M. 23-300 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 576

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 788482, case No. 2621771, Ref. 2592, circa 1962. Fine flat, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, "Vendome" type lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 23-300 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, " fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 577

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 197161, case No. 600455, circa 1922. Very fine, Art Deco, oval, platinum, onyx and diamond lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, bezel set with diamonds and onyx, onyx set winding-crown, wire lugs. D. matt silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 5 3/4"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. Dim. 15 x 26 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 578

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 162254, case No. 270224 made for Tiffany & Co., circa 1913. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl and diamond-set, keyless pendant watch.

C. Three piece, within a seed-pearl frame, diamondset bow and back rim, mauve flinque enamel bezel and back. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 9 1/2"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 579

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 821543, case No. 107502, cased by Gubelnr Lucerne, circa 1931. Very fine, Art Deco, rectangular, platinum and diamond lady's wristwatch with cord bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, hinged back, bezel, rings and central lugs set with diamonds, monogrammed back with a crown and the initial "P". D. matt silver with painted rabic numerals. "Spade " blued steel hands. M. 5"' baguette, 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. 13 x 32 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 580

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 853485, case No. 616727, circa 1943. Very fine, 18K pink gold, platinum and diamond lady's wristwatch with a heavy 18K pink gold linked bracelet and bi-colour buckle.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, platinum case, back and central extended lugs set with two large baguette diamonds and 10 round diamonds, wide bezel entirely paved with 38 round diamonds. D. champagne with applied pink gold indexes. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 8'"-85, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. Diam. 20 mm. Bracelet measuring approx. 180 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 581

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 823403, made for the French market, 1930's. Extremely fine and rare, 18K white gold and sapphire, single hinged lady's bangle wristwatch with concealed dial.

C. the wristwatch is mounted in a wide, 18K white gold fluted bangle, set at both ends by a large cabochon sapphire. One of the two sapphires is the cover of the concealed watch opening by means of a push-piece, revealing the dial. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Feuille " platinum hands. M. 10'" rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, stamped on the inside case. Diam. 22 mm. Bangle measuring approx. 19 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 582

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

Patek Philippe & Cie. A Geneve, No. 729391, case No. 2613243, ref 783, circa 1955. Fine 18K pink gold keyless purse watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variee ", polished with plaited band, the winding-crown opposite the pendant. D. Saline silver, with applied gold indexes. M. 11 1/2"', rhodium plated, 12-400 calibre with the Geneva quality marks, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat and cold isochronism and five positions, self compensating balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 39 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 583

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 946843, case No. 649944, Ref. 2261, circa 1953. Fine and rare rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, rounded pillar-shaped lugs. D. champagne with applied gold baton, round and square indexes. "Baton " gold hands. M. 7'"-70 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 29 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 584

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 851911, case No. 418879, circa 1943. Fine 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch with 18K pink gold cord bracelet.

C. massive, polished, crescent shaped central lugs attached to the bracelet with a large oval mobile link. D. champagne with applied black indexes. "Baton" black 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. Diam. 20 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 585

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 942376, case No 645567, circa 1947. Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady's bracelet watch with 18K yellow gold triple snake bracelet.

C. massive, polished, overhanging lugs in shape of ribbons set on each side with 18 round diamonds, table crystal. D. matt silver with applied round and triangular indexes. "Baton " gold hands. M. 7 "' -70, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 45 mm. Bracelet measuring approx. 160 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 586

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 943497, case No. 653958, Ref. 2295, circa 1950. Fine and rare rectangular "bombe", 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, pillar-shaped lugs, "bombe" crystal. D. matt silver with applied gold baton and triangular indexes and Roman numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 7"'-70 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 19 x 28 mm.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 587

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 843613, case No. 670871, circa 1955. Very fine rectangular "bombe", platinum and diamond lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bevelled bezel. D. matt silver with diamond-set indexes. "Feuille " platinum 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. 13 x 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 588

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 184045, case No. 618993, 1930's. Very fine and rare, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, dedicated dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with applied steel indexes and Arabic numerals. "Feuille" steel hands. M. 11 3/4"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 6 positions, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 589

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 700873, case No 661487, Ref. 2483, circa 1949. Very fine, waterproof, center second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back, lapidated lugs, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with applied steel indexes. "Baton " steel hands. M. 27-SC 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, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 590

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 591

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 900678, case No 624568, circa 1941. Fine, square, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. pink with applied pink gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 10"'-105 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 flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 38 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 592

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 850836, case No. 618027, circa 1938. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, wide lateral sides, conical lugs. D. black with applied pink gold Roman numerals. "Baton" 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. 25 x 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 593

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 867179, case No. 650088, Ref. 130, made in 1947, sold on 2 December 1959. Very fine and rare 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 594

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 950211, case No 642487, circa 1946. Very fine, square, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted hooded lugs. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 10"'-200 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,500

LOT 596

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 927452, case No 509126, circa 1945. Very fine and unusual, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, pink gold coated hooded lugs and winding-crown, steel case. D. bronze with applied gold Arabic numerals and painted indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,555

LOT 597

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

Le Roy & Fils, 57 New Bond Street, London, No. 300054, made for the English Market, ci rca 1880. Very fine 18K gold hunting cased, astronomical keyless minute repeating watch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and chronograph with instantaneous 30 minutes recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "pommes et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes and chronograph rings, subsidiary dials for clays of the week, months of the leap year cycle, with outer minutes register, the dates and subsidiary seconds with inner moon phase aperture, its age on the border. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. Swiss macle 19"', frosted and gilt, threequarter plate, the going train fully jewelled in screwed settings, English pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel balance spring with terminal curve and regulator. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with button in the band. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 23,575

LOT 598

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

Le Roy & Fils, 57 New Bond Street, London, Clock Maker to the Queen, 13-15 Palais Royal, Paris, made for the English Market, with London hallmarks for 1874. Fine and very rare 18K gold hunting cased, keyless quarter repeating Grande and Petite Sonnerie, striking clock watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , engineturned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Bluedsteel "spade " hands. M. 13"', frosted and gilt, threequarter plate, Swiss made, double train with differential winding, going train fully jewelled in screwed settings, English pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel balance spring with terminal curve and regulator. Striking and repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Grande and Petite Sonnerie/Silent selection levers on the bezel's border. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 599

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

J.W. Benson, By Special Warrants to H. M. the Queen and H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, 28 Royal Exchange, London, No. 2510, with London hallmarks for 1906. Fine 18K gold, open hunting cased, keyless minute repeating Grande and Petite Sonnerie clock watch.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets" polished with spring loaded glazed cover. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 20 "' , frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, partly Swiss made, 15 jewels in screwed settings for the going train, English pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, free sprung blued-steel balance spring with terminal curve, diamond end-stone. Grande and Petite Sonnerie, striking, and minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band, Silent/Strike quarters hours and quarters selection levers beneath the bezel. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 600

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

W.G. Shoof, 99 St. John Road, Clerkenwell, London, No. 6070, with London hallmarks for 1885. Very fine 18K gold hunting cased, moon phase astronomical keyless minute repeating Grande and Petite Sonnerie, striking clock watch with perpetual calendar, chronograph and 60 minutes recorder .

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the cover engraved with a crest. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes and chronograph rings, subsidiary dials for clays of the week, months of the leap year cycle, with outer minutes register, the dates and subsidiary seconds with inner moon phase aperture, its age on the border. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 19''', giltbrass three-quarter plate, partly Swiss made, double train with differential winding, going train fully jewelled in screwed settings, English pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, free sprung blued-steel balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating and striking on gongs with slide in the band, Grande/Petite Sonnerie/Silent selection levers on the bezel's border. Chronograph with button in the band. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 59 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 601

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 20953, made in 1862, sold to A.H. Rodanet, 36 rue Vivienne, Paris, on 10 March 1874. Fine 18K gold half hunting cased, early, astronomical keyless watch, with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets", polished the cover with black champleve fancy Roman numerals on the dial aperture border. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minutes ring, sunk subsidiary seconds with inner days of the week, symmetrical dial for the date, month and moon phase apertures. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 18 " ', gilt brass, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and cuvette. Accompanied by Extract /roan the Archives. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 23,000