475 lots

LOT 41

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, "Duo-Plan", No. 532789, case No. 371203, circa 1955. Fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, round bezel, extended reeded lugs, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 3" ' baguette, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 11 x 26 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 42

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 492255, case No. 328802, circa 1949. Fine, center second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, satined, the back engraved with a monogram. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13" ' 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. 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 43

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 514911, case No. 352527, Ref. 6105, circa 1952. Fine, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman 's wristwatch with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, geometrical lapidated lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold fancy indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" radimned gold hands. M. 13"' 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. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 44

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 512936, case No. 334672, Ref. 4066, circa 1952. Fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, an tishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 45

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 510790, case No. 340562, circa 1952. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold and platinum, rubies and diamonds lady's bracelet-watch with concealed dial, 18K pink gold rigid bracelet, set with diamonds.

C. massive, polished, "guilloche" cover set with 26 rubies and 8 round diamonds, 18K pink gold and engraved platinum flameshaped extended lugs, the platinum ones set with 12 round diamonds. D. matt silver with applied gold pink indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 6 3/4"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 23 mm. Bracelet measuring approx. 165 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 46

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 418164, case No. 262505, made in 1937, sold in 1939. Very fine and rare rectangular, platinum and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, "Vendome" type central lugs, dedicated back. D. black with diamondset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" platinum hands. M. 9'" tonneau, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 39 mm. Accompanied by a Certificat d ''Authenticite.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 47

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Audemars Piguet & Co., Brassus & Geneve, No. 35817, made in 1926 for E. Giibelin, Lucerne. Very fine and elegant, slim platinum and enamel, diamond and onyx set keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece with black enamel band and bow, satine back, diamond-set bezel and bow. Onyx set winding crown. D. Silver satine with diamond-set Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Diamond set hands. M. 16''', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments. Breguet balance spring. Signed on dial, case and movement. Diam. 44 mm

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 48

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 99548, case No.10609, made in 1967. Very fine and elegant, rectangular, platinum and diamonds lady's bracelet-watch with concealed dial and platinum bracelet set with baguette and round diamonds.

C. massive, polished, back winder. D. matt silver with applied platinum indexes. "Moderne" platinum hands. M. 2 3/4- baguette, rhodium plated, " fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 8 x 20 mm. Bracelet measuring approx. 180 mm. Baguette diamonds weighing approx. 11 cts. Round diamonds weighing approx. 5 cts.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 49

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 488047, case No. 321401, circa 1948. Fine, square, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, satined. D. polished and matt silver with applied pink gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 50

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 48835, made in 1945. Fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, satined, wide flat bezel, flat top crystal. D. polished gold and champagne with painted indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 9 1/2"' rhodium plated, " fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 51

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 52825, made in 1947. Fine, flat, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, overhanging fancy lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 52

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 79608, case No. 21746, made in 1960. Fine, extra-flat, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. matt silver with painted indexes. "Baton" white gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 53

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, "Automatic", No. 85749, case No. 26863, made in 1961. Very fine, centre second, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, lapidated lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/4"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 54

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 44793, made in 1940. 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: AA

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

LOT 55

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Joseph Antram, London, circa 1700. Fine silver pair cased watch.

C. Double body inner and outer, both polished. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, the gilt brass centre with blued steel sectors for the signature and the regulator. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass English cock pierced and engraved with a mask and foliage. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 56 mm

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,645

LOT 56

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Johan Buschman, London, circa 1700. Fine silver pair cased early quarter repeating watch.

C. Outer double body, oignon, the band engraved with a mask and pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Inner double body bassine with split bezel, also pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel threearm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Repeating on a bell when depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 57

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Francois De Roche, Geneva, circa 1700. Fine silver pair cased, quarter repeating watch.

C. Outer double body, pierced and engraved with foliage, small landscapes and cherubs, the inner double body, bassine, decorated en suite with scrolled foliage. D. Slightly later, custom made white enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XIV 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 ruby end-stone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Gilt brass dust cap. Signed on the back plate and dust cap. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 58

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Freres Esquivillon & Dechoudens, Geneva, No. 61855, circa 1780. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, the split-pearl set bezel with foliage engraved decoration, the back enamel panel finely painted with an allegorical scene depicting Cupid putting a crown of flowers on the altar of Love, outer floral paillonne decoration over a blue ground and engraved foliage decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with garnet end-stone, repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 59

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Meuron & Comp., Swiss, circa 1790. Fine silver and tortoiseshell covered pair-cased, Grande Sonnerie, striking and quarter repeating coach watch with alarm.

C. Silver double body, Louis XVI, polished, the bezel and border of the back engraved and pierced with foliage decoration. Outer tortoiseshell covered protecting case, the beaded bezel with pique decoration, the back with roundells on the border. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gilt brass hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, gilt brass continental cock with garnet endstone. Hour striking train independent from that of the quarters, both with fixed barrels and revolving arbors, striking on a bell, the repeating train released by a pull-cord. Alarm train also with fixed barrel and revolving arbor, striking on the same bell. Signed on the dial and back plate. Diam. 135 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 60

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

Unsigned, circa 1800. "Cachez ce sein que je ne saurais voir" Fine and rare 18K gold, boxwood and tortoiseshell, sniff box with painted automaton scene, in original green leather fitted box.

C. Two piece circular boxwood, lined with tortoiseshell, the glazed cover with gold bezel and a finely painted automaton scene depicting Tartuffe and Elmire in the celebrated play by Moliere. Diam. 74 mm

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000