525 lots

LOT 401

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Cartier, France, circa 1910.Fine silver overlaid gold and enamel miniature carriage clock.

C. Rectangular silver overlaid gold, polished with white champlevé border lines, the face applied with a gold white champlevé enamelled chapter ring with Roman numerals, rose-cut diamond set monogram applied on the top, blue grey agate base. D. Blue flinqué enamel. M. signed European Watch & Clock Co, rectangular gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars and going barrel, the back plate relieved for the straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed beneath the base and movement.Dim. 50 x 37 x 30 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 402

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Cartier, France, No. 28240, Montre Mystérieuse,entered in the registers on April 25, 1932.Very fine and rare 18K gold, keyless mystery watch, in original fitted box.

C. Two piece, massive, square, polished, with canted corners and bevelled edges and black champlevé enamelled Roman numerals on border of the dial aperture. D. Circular, made of glass panels. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 5''' rectangular, signed Jaeger, rhodium plated, fitted on the border of the dial,18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed on case and the movement, numbered on the case.Dim. 40 x 40 mm

Grading System:

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

Sold: CHF 135,500

LOT 403

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Attributable to the workshop of Jacques Bruguier, Genève, No. 5 -V, circa 1850.Very fine tortoiseshell, enamel and 18K gold, singing bird box.

C. Two part, entirely made of tortoiseshell, gold inlaid lines and gold engraved singing bird border, hinged back panel for the key compartment. The gold singing bird lid enamelled with a fine painted Swiss landscape, snowcapped mountains on the background. Singing bird movement: rectangular plates with turned pillars, fusee with chain, rectangular bellow, the bird with moving wings, tail, beak and turning head controlled by a stack of 8 cams, gilt brass engraved grill.The serial number scratched inside the tortoiseshell case.Dim. 94 x 63 x 28 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 404

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

(Bontems), Paris, circa 1880.Fine tortoiseshell, singing bird box.

C. Two body, tortoiseshell. hinged back panel over the key compartment and silver gilt bezel to the singing bird aperture. The gilt brass singing bird lid chased with a scene featuring two cherubs opening a cage to free a bird. Singing bird movement: rectangular plates with going barrel and rectangular bellow, the bird with moving wings and beak, controlled by two cams mounted beneath the barrel wheel, gilt brass grill pierced and engraved with flowers and foliage.Dim. 100 x 65 x 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 405

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

German, circa 1890.Fine silver gilt and enamel, ivory set, singing bird box, in original fitted box accompanied by the original key.

C. Rectangular, standing on four ivory feet, silver gilt borders with formal decoration, the top and side panels of green flinqué enamel with small silver applied decoration. The silver gilt singing bird lid set with an ivory plaque carved with a bird perched on a branch. Singing bird movement: rectangular plates with going barrel and rectangular bellow, the bird with moving wings and beak, controlled by two cams mounted beneath the barrel wheel, gilt brass grill pierced and engraved with foliag.Dim. 111 x 73 x 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 406

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

A.B., France, No. 53, circa 1900.Fine and rare gilt brass singing bird box with automaton drawer.

C. Gilt brass rectangular with serpentine shaped side and front panels, fully decorated with flowers and birds against a matted ground. Singing bird movement: rectangular with going barrel and rectangular bellow, the bird with moving wings and beak controlled by two cams mounted beneath the barrel. The singing bird mechanism also drives an automaton drawer which opens automatically and closes by itself while the bird is singing. Gilt brass grill pierced and engraved with flowers and foliage.Trademark punched on the movement.Dim. 102 x 62 x 64 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 407

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

French, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1890.Very fine and rare gilt bronze, hour and half hour striking carriage clock with centre second and singing bird.

C. Gilt bronze "cannelée", glazed four sides and top, fitted on the glazed bird cage, the four cast bronze columns with acanthus decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute and seconds ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass, rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, platform with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued-steel flat balance spring. Striking a bell. The bird sings "by request" only and is not set-off by the clock. Siging bird movement: square with going barrel, fly regulator and rectangular bellow, the bird with moving wings and beak, controlled by six cams.Dim. 31 x 12,5 x 11,5 cm., excluding the handle.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 408

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Connell, 35, Cheapside, London, French, made for the English Market, circa 1890.Fine and rare gilt bronze, hour and half hour striking and repeating carriage clock with porcelain panels.

C. Gilt bronze, "cannelée", glazed on the top, the porcelain side and back panels painted with woodland scenes. D. Decorated en suite with Roman numerals. Blued-steel "fuseau" hands. M. Brass, rectangular with going barrels both on the going and the striking train, platform with lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued-steel flat balance spring. Striking and repeating on a gong with button on the top.Signed on the dial.Dim. 13 x 9 x 8 cm., excluding the handle.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 409

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

French, circa 1880.Fine and unusual gilt brass Petite Sonnerie, quarter repeating carriage clock with alarm.

C. Gilt bronze designed as a small Régence bracket clock richly decorated with foliage, female's heads at each corner, a mask on the pediment. D. White enamel with Arabic numeral and outer minute ring. Gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Brass, eight-day with going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, gilt brass platform escapement with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring. Quarter striking, repeating and alarm on two gongs with giltrass button on the top, small enamel alarm setting dial on the back plate.Dim. 23 x 12 x 11 cm., including the handle.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

LOT 410

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Swiss, No. 300, circa 1940.Fine and unusual gilt brass eight day going alarm clock with singing bird in original fitted box.

C. Designed as a small portico clock, engine-turned with fluted columns, the bird on the rectangular base, the enamel lid painted with a lakeside landscape.D. Gilt brass with luminescent Arabic numerals and small subsidiary alarm setting dial. Luminescent "skeleton" hands. M. Nickel plate full plate with going barrels, the back plate relived for straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Singing bird movement: brass rectangular, located in the base with rectangular bellow and fly regulator, the going barrel with two cams driving the movements of the bird moving wings, beak and pivoting.Dim. 15 x 10 x 5 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 411

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 410179,case No. 52460, circa 1920.Fine gilt brass "Mignonette" carriage click with alarm.

C. Gilt brass, glazed four sides and top. D. blue flinqué enamel with gilt Arabic numerals and small alarm setting dial. Gilt brass "Louis XV" hands. M. Frosted and gilt rectangular full plate with going barrel, platform lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Alarm on a gong.Signed on the dial.Dim. 70 x 50 x 45 mm. excluding the handle.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 4,485

LOT 412

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Haas Neveux & Co., Genève, No. 3586, circa 1930.Fine and unusual silver and enamel, eight day going, rectangular Art Deco strut-clock in original leather fitted box.

C. Double body rectangular, the bezel with Art Deco red and black champlevé enamelled decoration in a striped pattern, the black corners decorated en suite, hinged gilt brass strut on the back. D. Frosted silver with Roman numerals. M. 20''', gilt brass, five wheel train, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed and numbered on the dial.Dim. 92 x 82 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 800 - 1,000

LOT 413

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Swiss, circa 1890.Fine and rare gilt bronze and enamel, eight day going, very small "Mignonette" carriage clock.

C. Gilt bronze "cannelee" with five enamel panels, top, front and side panels painted with countryside landscapes, back door painted with a maiden in classical dress. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gilt brass "Louis XVI" hands.M. Rectangular frosted and gilt with cylindrical pillars and going barrel, the back plate relieved for the cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring.Dim. 50 x 30 x 25 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 414

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, No.16610,made between 1823 and 1825.Fine silver quarter repeating watch.

C. Three body, Empire, polished with ribbed band. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "scoties" hands. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance,flat balance spring. Gilt brass continental cock pierced and engraved with the signature: V.A.C.H.E.R.O.N.&.C., polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.Signed on the dial, cuvette and back plate.Accompanied by a letter of authenticity.Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 415

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 286140,specially adjusted for Hamann & Koch, circa 1890.Fine 18K pink gold keyless watch.

C. American made for Hamann & Koch, four body massive with milled bezels, the band chased with foliage decoration, the polished back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, red outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "treffles" hands. M. 18''', nickel plated, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,795

LOT 416

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 388018case No. 244674, made circa 1920.Fine 18K gold keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with bold Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18''', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Accompanied by a letter of authenticity.Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 417

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, No. 400207,case No. 251133, circa 1925.Fine 18K gold keyless watch, in original fitted box.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with "Empire" Roman numerals, red outer Arabic ring for hours from 13 to 24 and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" 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. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 418

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 339880case No. 20611, made circa 1907.Fine 18K gold keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "Empire", polished the bezels chased with foliage decoration, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engine-turned with Breguet numerals on white enamel cartouches, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "fleurs-de-lys" hands. M. 17''', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the movement.Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 419

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 407812,case No. 60406, circa 1928.Very fine and rare, early, rectangular, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two body, massive, polished, wide top and bottom bezel. D. matte silver with painted black Arabic numerals. "Cathédrale" blued steel hands.M. 9''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration,17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance,5 adjustments, flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 23 x 39 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 420

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 452957,case No. 292823, circa 1943.Very fine and rare, large, center second, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two body, massive, polished, sea-shell shaped lugs. D. matte silver with applied pink gold star indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" pink gold hands.M. 12 1/2''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 421

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Automatic",No. 557724, case No. 385620, Ref. 6594, made in 1959.Very fine, centre second, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two body, massive, polished, screwed case back, lapidated straight lugs. D. champagne with applied gold fancy and triangular indexes. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. K1071, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 422

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Automatic",No. 562153, case No. 353034, Ref. 6073,made in 1960.Very fine, centre second, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two body, massive, polished, screwed case back, faceted fancy lugs. D. two-tone matte silver with applied gold bâton and triangular indexes. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. K1071, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration,29 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 8,970

LOT 423

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 397351,case No. 7945, 1950's.Very fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold bracelet "à petites mailles" and pink gold buckle.

C. French, two body, massive, polished, hinged case back, faceted bezel, flat top crystal. D. champagne with painted indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands.M. 9''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration,15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance,5 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 24 x 30 mm.Bracelet measuring approx. 170 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 424

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Victor Fleury & Cie., 23 rue de la Paix, Paris,circa 1870.Fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless quarter-repeating watch with dead independent seconds mechanism.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engine-turned with ribbed band. Hinged gold engine-turned cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 21''', gilt brass, double train with differential winding, 22 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Independent train with flirt on the escape wheel pinion and bolt in the band. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band.Signed on the cuvette.Diam: 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 425

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

James Mc Cabe, Royal Exchange, London, No. 04702, made for the Indian Market, circa 1860.Fine and rare, small 18K gold and enamel, hunting cased, minute repeating watch with special escapement, accompanied by a gold key, suspended from a short gold chain.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", by Alfred Stram (Master mark) the cover enamelled with a painted reclining nude, the back with the coat-of-arms of Sir Jamsetjee Jajeebhioy with his motto: Industry and Liberality. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, the centre florally engraved, the border with cast gold foliage decoration. Blued steel "fleurs-de-lys" hands.M. 14''', frosted and gilt, with going barrels, 13 jewels for the going train, duplex escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve, diamond endstone. Minute repeating on gongs.Signed on the back plate.Diam. 41 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 426

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

J. R. Losada, 105 Regent Street, London, No. 8685, with London hallmarks for 1872.Rare and fine 18K gold hunting cased keyless minute repeating watch with dead independent centre seconds.

C. Three body, massive "bassine", polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "fleurs-de-lys" hands. M. 19''', frosted and gilt three-quarter plate, double train with differential winding, 26 jewels in screwed settings, going barrels, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Dead independent seconds shown in the Swiss way by means of a flirt on the escape pinion, with bolt in the band. Repeating on gongs with side in the band.Signed ond back plate.Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 427

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

James Mc Cabe, Cornhill, London, No. 5481, with London hallmarks for 1866, retailed by Garrard, the Jeweller to The Queen.Fine and rare silver hunting cased eight day going coach watch with power reserve indication, in original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "forme quatre baguettes" with ribbed band, engine turned cover and back. Inner dome. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and Up-and-Down scale, the centre engraved with scrolled foliage. Blued steel"fleurs-de-lys" hands. M. Hinged frosted and gilt, fullplate with cylindrical pillars secured by screws, fusee with chain and maintaining power, English lateral lever escapement with pointed tooth escape wheel, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Gilt brass dust cap.Signed on the dial, numbered on the movement.Diam. 120 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 428

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie. à Genève, case No. 1165,circa 1968.Very fine solar-powered electric table clock in original fitted box.

C. Rectangular silvered brass, brushed, the solar cells on the top, the back door engraved with a dedication dated February 29, 1968. D. Silvered with blue paste set indexes. Polished "bâtons" hands. M. Electric powered with lithium battery back-up, driving a remontoire train, winding the barrel spring of a19''', watch movement, gilt-brass bar calibre, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, "Gyromax" balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index.Signed on the dial and movement.Dim. 14,2 x 14 x 9 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 429

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 1800421,Ref. E 1200, sold in the 1980's.Fine "Naviquartz", mahogany electronic chronometer with centre-seconds.

C. Triple body mahogany deck watch type box with brass corners and fixings. D. White painted with Roman numerals and outer seconds ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. Brushed gilt brass dial plate battery power control device. M. Electronic.Signed on the dial, the back and the movement.Dim. 155 x 125 x 75 mm.Accompanied by the original packaging and papers.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 430

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

English, circa 1860.Highly unusual London "Gothic" skeleton clock with phases of the moon and chronometer escapement.

C. Brass scroll frame in a cathedral design mounted on an oval ebonised wooden base. D. Brass fretted chapter ring with Roman numerals and inner moon phase aperture Blued steel "fleur-de-lys" hands. M. Fusee with gut line, detent escapement with brass escape wheel, the locking and impulse pallets fitted of the pendulum fork, bob pendulum with spring suspension.Dim. 43 x 35 x 20 cm. (including ebonised wooden base).

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 431

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

J. Monk-Bolton, circa 1860.Typical London "Gothic" skeleton clock.

C. Brass scroll frame in a cathedral design mounted on an oval white marble base. D. Brass fretted chapter ring with Roman numerals. Blued steel hands. M. Fusee with chain, anchor escapement, bob pendulum with spring suspension.Signed on the frame below the dial.Dim. 38 x 34 x 16 cm. (including ebonised wooden base).

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 432

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

English, circa 1860.Typical London "Gothic" skeleton clock.

C. Brass scroll frame in a cathedral design mounted on an oval ebonised wooden base. D. Brass fretted chapter ring with Roman numerals. Blued steel "cathedral" hands. M. Fusee with gut line, anchor escapement, bob pendulum with spring suspension.Dim. 38 x 34 x 16 cm. (including ebonised wooden base and glass dome).

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 433

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

English, circa 1900.Fine and unusual rosewood, eight day going, quarter striking bracket clock in the 18th century style with Westminster carillon.

C. Moulded rectangular with canted corners and triangular pediment, gilt bronze applied decoration, pierced side panels and foliate feet, D. Silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, subsidiary dials for Chime/Silent and Fast/Slow regulator index. Blued steel "Louis XIV" hands. Polished gilt brass dial plate with applied gilt bronze spandrels and further decoration. M. Brass rectangular with cylindrical pillars secured by screws, fusee with chain on both the going ad the striking trains, anchor escapement, the bob with spring suspension; striking hours on a gong, Westminster carillon on four gongs.Dim. 49 x 32 x 24 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 434

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1490743,case No. 2694195, Ref. 3586-1, 1980's.Fine, "carré galbé", centre second, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K white gold woven integrated bracelet.

C. two body, massive, polished and brushed, screwed case back, back winder, hooded lugs. D. satiné silver with applied white gold and black indexes. "Bâton" white gold and black hands. M. Cal. 1-350, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 28 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, bi-directional winding,18K gold rotor mounted on ball bearings.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 36 x 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 435

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1218652,case No. 331263, Ref. 3537, 1980's.Fine, flat, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K white gold integrated woven bracelet.

C. three body, massive, polished, hooded lugs.D. satiné silver with applied white gold indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 23-300 PM, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, mobile stud bearer.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 436

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1160529,case No. 2702039, Ref. 3506-3, circa 1971.Fine, flat, rectangular horizontal, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K white gold "guilloché" woven integrated bracelet.

C. two body, massive, polished and brushed, "guilloché" sides, triangular lugs. D. satiné silver with painted indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands.M. Cal. 175, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, coldisochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 30 x 27 mm.Bracelet measuring approx. 180 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 437

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1114910,case No. 2666298, Ref. 3425, circa 1967.Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two body, massive, polished, screwed case back.D. matted silver with painted radial Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands.M. Cal. 27-460, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18K gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 438

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1490538,case No. 2693943, Ref. 3573, sold on May 11, 1972.Fine, "carré galbé", centre second, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with "guilloché" silver dial, leather strap and18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by certificate.

C. two body, massive, polished and brushed, screwed case back, back winder, lapidated lugs. D. "guilloché" matte silver with applied white gold and black indexes. "Bâton" white gold and black hands.M. Cal. 1-350, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 28 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, bi-directional winding, 18K gold rotor mounted on ball bearings.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 36 x 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 439

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Chopin & Cie. à Paris, circa 1815.L'EcritureFine bronze and brèche marble, eight day going, hour and half hour striking clock.

C. Brèche marble rectangular standing of four feet and applied with bronze wreath, the plinth with palm leaf foliage decoration. The bronze figure of a standing lady in classical dress, relying on her elbow, writes on a writing board supported by the clock. Applied bronze symbolic reading figure below the dial, the bezel cast with floral decoration. D. Gilt brass engine-turned with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass, pré-mouvement de Paris type, with going barrels both on the gong and the striking trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with a silk suspension, striking on a bell with the count wheel on the back plateDim. 53 x 36 x 15 cm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 440

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Charpentier Fils, circa 1780.Fine and very unusual white marble and ormolu eight day going, hour and half-hour striking clock.

C. Rectangular white marble base applied with gilt bronze interlaced foliage decoration and standing on four engine-turned feet. The gilt bronze scene features a nobleman scrapping the dust off the clogs of a peasan. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass pierced and engraved Louis XV hands. M. Brass, pré-mouvement de Paris type, with going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with a silk suspension, striking oa bell with early rack type striking work visible on the back plate.Signed on the dial.Dim. 28 x 22 x 11 cm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 441

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Le Merre à Paris, circa 1760.Very fine ormolu, hour and half-hour strikingLouis XV wall cartel.

C. Gilt bronze with foliate rocaille decoration.D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt brass pierced and engraved Louis XV hands. M. Brass circular witth 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. 55 x 35 cm.

Grading System: A

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 442

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

I. Blaser à Berne, (Swiss), the cabinet by Lieutaud, circa 1750.Fine and rare, green lacquered and gilt bronze eight day going, hour and quarter striking, Louis XV cartel accompanied by matching bracket.

C. Shaped green lacquered standing on four paws with applied gilt bronze acanthus decoration, trophies of science applied on the glazed front door below the dial, flaming urn finial. The bracket applied with a gilt bronze face of a faun and of a lion.D. White enamel with Roman numerals on raised sectors and outer Arabic minute ring. Pierced and engraved gilt brass Louis XV hands. M. Brass rectangular with turned pillars, going barrels on both the going and the striking trains, verge escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking hours and quarters on two bells.Signed on the back plate.Dim. 125 x 45 x 25 cm.

Grading System: A

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 443

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 928676,case No. 637666, circa 1947.Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two body, polished, curved lugs. D. matte silver with applied steel Arabic numerals and painted indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" steel hands.M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 444

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 963229,case No. 654080, Ref. 1578, circa 1948.Fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two body, massive, polished and brushed, teardrop lugs. D. black with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" pink gold hands.M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and5 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 445

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1112285,case No. 2629732, Ref. 3473, circa 1962.Fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant,18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two body, massive, polished, screwed case back, "guilloché" wide bezel. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 27-460, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18K gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,500 - 8,500

LOT 446

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 705442,case No. 693188, Ref. 2482, circa 1957.Fine, center second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three body, massive, polished, lapidated lugs, dedicated back. D. pink with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. Cal. 27-SC, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration,18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,705

LOT 447

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 950687,case No. 646079, Ref. 1566, circa 1946.Very fine, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two body, massive, overhanging stepped lugs, flat top crystal. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 10'''-200, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" 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.Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,855

LOT 448

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

I. Blaser à Berne, (Swiss), circa 1750.Fine gilt bronze, hour striking and pull repeating, traditional nocturnal clock from Bern.

C. Folding cast gilt bronze curved feet with acanthus leaf decoration. Cast gilt bronze rocaille frets above and below the dial, the top one centred with a pierced fleur-de-lys. D. Brass revolving chapter ring with pierced Roman numerals and cast bronze rocaille centre. M. Brass shaped with turned pillars, double toothed barrel driving both the going and the striking trains, verge escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking and repeating on a bell, the repeating train released by mans of a pull-cord.Signed on the back plate.Dim. 32 x 17 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 449

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Jolin à Orléans (France), circa 1760.Fine and rare gilt bronze, eight day going nocturnal clock with alarm.

C. The cast ormolu rocaille tripod extended by branches of flowers flanking the dial. The top cast gilt bronze fret centred with the index. D. Revolving brass chapter ring pierced with Roman numerals and star half-hour divisions, the dial plate centred with the alarm setting disc. M. Square brass full plate with turned pillars, going barrel, verge escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Pull wound alarm striking on a bell fixed on the base.Signed on the back plate.Dim. 30 x 25 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 450

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

I(J). Lelièvre au Mesnil Garnier (Normandie),circa 1760.Fine 30 hour going, brass and iron weight driven hour and half-hour striking lantern clock with alarm.

C. Posted frame, the square pillars with turned brass finials, brass engraved fretted pediment, brass side doors and finials at the top above the bell. D. Brass chapter ring with Roman numerals and half-hour divisions, brass dial plate and centre alarm setting disc engraved with floral decoration. Single iron hands.M. Weight driven double train with brass wheels, the going train with verge escapement, the bob pendulum with silk suspension. Striking train and alarm on the bell, with fly regulator and locking platel on the back.Signed on the dial.Dim. 26 x 15,5 x 10 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 451

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Normandie, France, dated 1775.Fine 30 hour going iron weight driven hour and half-hour striking lantern clock with alarm.

C. Posted frame with square pillars, the front face with turned brass finials and brass fretted pediment.D. Pewter chapter ring with Roman numerals and star half-hour divisions, brass dial plate and centre alarm setting disc. Single blued steel hands. M. Weight driven double train with brass wheels, the going train with anchor escapement and bob pendulum with silk suspension. Striking train and alarm on the top bell, with fly regulator and locking plate on the back.Dated on the dial.Dim. 26 x 15,5 x 10 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 452

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 193201,case No. 291334, retailed by Shreve, Crump and Low Co., Boston, Mass., circa 1920.Very fine, cushion shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three body, massive, polished, straight lugs, dedicated on the back: FROM HARRY BANTLIN TO WILLY NORDWIND - 1943. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. 11 1/2''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance,8 adjustments, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 30 x 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 453

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Calatrava,No. 923581, case No. 298186, circa 1943.Fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two body, massive, polished and brushed. D. black with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 454

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Calatrava,No. 707385, case No. 309516, Ref. 2555, circa 1954.Fine and rare, center second, water-resistant,18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two body, massive, polished, screwed case back, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 27 SC, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 8,500 - 9,500

LOT 455

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 708882,case No. 2619341, Ref. 3411, circa 1960.Fine, center second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three body, massive, polished, lapidated lugs.D. matte silver with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 27 SC, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,500 - 8,500

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 456

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 834177,case No. 622744, retailed by Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1941.Very fine and unusual, rectangular, 18K pink gold and platinum gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold and platinum bracelet à mailles.

C. two body, bicolour, massive, polished, pink gold case, platinum hooded lugs, three facet crystal, dedicated back. D. pink with applied gold bâton and round indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90 tonneau, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" 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.Dim. 21 x 36 mm.Bracelet measuring approx. 195 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 457

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 127063,case No. 235777, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro, circa 1907.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 minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20''', gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement à moustaches, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe patented micrometric index.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 458

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 153869,case No. 258413, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro, circa 1910.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''', gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement à 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 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 459

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 151725,case No. 224448, circa 1909.Fine 18K pink gold, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds, also carrying the motto: Nocent omnes ultima necat. Gold Breguet hands. M. 20''', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe micrometric index patented on 13 January 1891.Signed on the cuvette and movement.Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 460

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 155031,case No. 270423, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro, circa 1911.Very rare and fine 18K pink gold hunting cased, keyless Chronometro Gondolo.

C. Four body massive "demi-bassine", engine-turned, the cover engraved with the monogram."L. M. C.". Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 21''', gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement à 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. 58 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,500 - 8,500

LOT 461

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 166765,case No. 271055, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro, circa 1913.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. 21''', gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement à 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 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,795

LOT 462

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Calatrava,No. 727316, case No. 309781, Ref. 2597, production started in 1959, sold on May 5, 1977.Very fine and extremely rare two time-zone, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with three hands.

C. two body, massive and brushed, bearing two buttons and independently adjustable blued steel seconds hour-hand display (patented in 1959) to indicate the time in two different time-zones, by steps of one hour at a time. D. matte silver with applied pink gold and painted indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-400 HS, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, coldsochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.Accompanied by Extracts from the Archives.

Grading System:

CHF 120,000 - 140,000

Sold: CHF 553,500

LOT 463

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 128919,case No. 236812, sold on November 21, 1905 toMr. Emile Blondel, for SFr. 325.Fine 18K gold keyless watch, in original fitted box and accompanied by the original certificate and invoice.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with a monogram: "E. B." Hinged gold cuvette, engraved: Emile Blondel - 1905. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18''', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement à moustaches, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 464

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 156454,circa 1912.Fine 14K pink old, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. American, four body massive, polished with concentric rings. Hinged gold glazed cuvette.D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands.M. 18''', rhodium plated, "fausses côte" decoration,31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 465

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 106561,case No. 220082, circa 1898.Fine 18K pink gold keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 12 1/2''', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapementà moustaches, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 466

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 97025,case No. 222841, made for Tiffany, circa 1894.Fine 18K pink gold open hunting cased, keyless five minute repeating watch.

C. Four body massive "demi bassine", polished, the with glazed spring loaded cover. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands.M. 17''', rhodium plated, "fausses côte" decoration,29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Five minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band.Signed by Tiffany on the dial, cuvette and movement. Patek Philippe Trademark on the case.Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 467

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 157341,case No. 404955, circa 1912.Very fine slim 18K gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body massive "demi bassine", polished, the back engraved with a monogram. D. Frosted silver engine-turned with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands.M. 17''', rhodium plated, "fausses côte" decoration,31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 468

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1119642,case No. 558567, Ref. 3450, second series, made in 1982, sold on March 14, 1983.Very fine astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, leather strap and 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by certificate of origin.

C. three body, massive, polished and brushed.D. matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months, the leap year and the lunations. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands.M. Cal. 27-460 QPB, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18K gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 70,150

LOT 469

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Calatrava,No. 729401, case No. 310487, Ref. 2597, made in 1960, delivered on December 15, 1960 to Hölscher, Köln.Very fine and rare two time-zone, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with two hands.

C. two body, massive, polished, bearing two buttons activating the hour hand forwards and backwards according to the world time, independently by steps of one hour at a time. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-400 HS, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensting Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 73,600

LOT 470

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 199215,case No. 411689, made for Joyeria Freccero, Montevideo (Uruguay), circa 1920.Very fine 18K gold, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Frosted silver with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18''', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Signed by the retailer on the cuvette.Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 471

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 702224,case No. 505025, circa 1950.Fine stainless steel Staybrite keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "demi-bassine", polished.D. Frosted silver with applied Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "feuilles" hands. M. 16''', rhodium plated, "Fausses côtes" decoration, with the Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 472

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 871612,case No. 641418, circa 1955.Fine stainless steel, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "demi-bassine", satiné.D. Silvered, satiné with applied polished steel Arabic numerals, indexes and sunk subsidiary seconds. Polished steel "feuilles" hands. M. 17''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 3,105

LOT 473

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 803369,case No. 602358, circa 1928.Fine platinum, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece massive "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with initials "E. V". D. Frosted silver with bold Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 16''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" 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 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 474

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 870995,case No. 628050, circa 1944.Fine 18K gold, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variée" polished with bevelled bezels. D. Black enamel with applied gold indexes and subsidiary seconds. Gold "dauphines" hands. M. 16 1/2''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration with the Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,140

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 476

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 888001,case No. 674366, Ref. 2497, first series, made in 1951, sold on September 22, 1960.Very fine and rare, early, centre second, astronomic,18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, leather strap and 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three body, massive, polished, concave bezel.D. matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and dot indexes, auxiliary dials for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 27-SC Q, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System:

CHF 150,000 - 180,000

LOT 477

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Japan, circa 1850.Fine gilt brass, hour and half-hour striking travelling bracket clock.

C. Posted frame with four turned pillars and four finials, the Shinton wood base with a drawer for the key. D. Gilt brass with Shakudo adjustable hour and half-hour plaques. Pierced blued steel index. The dial plate engraved with passion flowers, back panel decorated en suite. M. Rectangular full plate with turned pillars, going train with fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain heavy two-arm brass balance, flat balance spring. Striking train with going barrel and count wheel on the back plate,striking on bell, fixed above the balance.Dim. 16 x 13 x 8 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 478

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Japan, circa 1850.Fine shinton wood and brass, hour striking inro watch suspended from an ivory pocket sundial with compass.

C. Rounded rectangular with brass bezel to the dial aperture. D. Revolving, brass with Japanese numerals adjustable according to the seasons. Brass fixed hand. M. Rectangular full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with gut line, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance beneath the bell, flat balance spring. Striking train with going barrel and count wheel on the back plate.Dim. 82 x 59 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 479

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Japan, made in February 1817.Fine iron and brass hour striking weight driven lantern clock.

C. Posted frame with brass front side and back panels, bell and foliot at the top. D. Brass revolving with graduation changing according to the seasons. Fine fixed pointer. Small aperture for the date above the dial. M. Iron going train with dumb-bell foliot. Hour striking on the large top bell with iron train and locking plate.Production date written in Japanese on the left side of a pillar.Dim. 38 x 13 x 13 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 480

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Japan, early 19th century.Fine and rare silvered Japanese paper-weight clock.

C. Rectangular horizontal; silvered, the face engraved with hatched decoration, the back engraved with passion flowers. D. Rectangular with Shakudo adjustable hour plaques, set lengthways along the case, single index sliding in a slot alongside.M. Rectangular gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, square pierced and engraved bridge-type cock on top plate with polished steel end-pieceDim. 90 x 19 x 6 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 481

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Wurtel, 38 et 40 Passage Vivienne, Paris, Musique de Genève No. 31123, circa 1860.Very fine and rare eight day going hour and half hour striking clock painting, with music, Angelus and echo.

C. Gilt wood framed oil on canvas, featuring a Swiss lakeside lanscape, a castle on the right, the clock on the bell-tower. D. White enamel with red Roman numerals. Blued steel arrows hands. M. Brass square with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, pendulum with spring suspension. Striking on a gong with count wheel on the back plate. Subsidiary brass rectangular movement for the echo, striking on a gong with fly regulator, released by main movement striing train. Subsidiary brass rectangular movement for the Angelus, striking on two gongs with fly regulator, also released by the striking train of the main movement. Music of 8 tunes with 30 cm brass pin cylinder.Signed on the dial and on the commercial sticker.Dim. 69 x 79 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 482

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Swiss, circa 1860.Fine eight day going hour and half hour striking clock painting.

C. Gilt wood framed oil on canvas, featuring a lakeside Swiss lanscape, a river on the foreground, a church on the left, the clock fitted on the bell-tower. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "trefle" hands. M. Brass square with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, pendulum with spring suspension. Striking on a gong.Dim. 69 x 79 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 483

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 863334,case No. 635780, Ref. 130, circa 1940.Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, leather strap and 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three body, massive, polished, concave bezel and lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. Gold "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 13'''-130, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

LOT 484

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868362,case No. 664961, Ref. 1463, retailed by Freccero,Montevideo (Uruguay), circa 1953.Very fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer, with leather strap and 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three body, massive, polished and brushed, screwed case back, dust protecting cap. D. champagne with applied pink gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" pink gold hands.M. Cal. 13'''-130, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 113,500

LOT 485

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 973567,case No. 666997, Ref. 2471, circa 1957.Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by original fitted box.

C. two body, massive, polished and brushed, triple bodied overhanging lugs, cylinder crystal. D. matte silver with square and bâton applied pink gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90 tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 24 x 39 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 80,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 74,750

LOT 486

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Le Roy, Horloger de Madame à Paris,No. 312/558, circa 1790.Amour endormiFine and unusual ormolu, eight day going, hour and half hour striking clock.

C. Gilt bronze oval base, standing on four engine-turned bun feet and applied with a figure of Cupid flanked by palm-leaf decoration. Cupid is peacefully sleeping beneath a canopy supported by four arrows stuck on the ground, the movement fitted on the canopy. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass, pré-mouvement de Paris type, with going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum with a silk suspension, striking on a bel with the count wheel on the back plateSigned on the dial.Dim. 36 x 25 10 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 487

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Daguin Regnault à Chalon sur Marne (France), circa 1810.Souvenir d'enfanceVery fine and unusual ormolu eight day going hour and half hour striking automaton clock.

C. Rectangular mahogany base, standing on four gilt bronze winged heads and applied with palm-leaf decoration. The gilt bronze octagonal base with applied gilt figure of musician cherubs, griffins below the dial and further palm-leaf decoration, supports the automaton merry-go-round of three cherubs each riding a swan and pushing with a stick revolving flags supported by horse heads. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gilt bronze hands. M. Brass small pré-mouvement de Paris type, with going barel, anchor escapement, short pendulum with a silk suspension, striking on a bell with the count wheel on the back plate. The automaton merry-go-round is driven by an independent train with going barrel released by the striking train or at will by means of a cord.Signed on the dial.Dim. 60 x 30 x 25 cm. including the mahogany base.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 86,000

LOT 488

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 977060,case No. 2601346, Ref. 1593, circa 1957.Fine rectangular "bombé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two body, flared, massive, polished, concave sides, pillar shaped lugs, two facet crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold triangular indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90 tonneau, Geneva Quality Hallmark, tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 41 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 489

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867113,case No. 629008, Ref. 130, circa 1946.Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, leather strap and 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three body, massive, polished, concave bezel and lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold round indexes and Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds and30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" gold hands. M. Cal. 13'''-130, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance,8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 24,725

LOT 490

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 862509,case No. 622667, Ref. 530, circa 1943.Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. three body, massive, polished, concave bezel and lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" gold hands. M. Cal. 13'''-130, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance,8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 26,450

LOT 491

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

French, circa 1800.Fine mahogany eight day going, hour and half hour striking, moon phase, astronomical, mantel regulator with centre seconds and Republican calendar.

C. Mahogany rectangular base and arched top, the movement supported by two columns and two pilasters with chased ormolu capitals, the bezel chased with cast palm-leaf decoration. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, inner ring for the 30 days of the Republican calendar and centre moon phase aperture. Gilt brass chased hands. M. Circular brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, pin-wheel escapement set on the back plate, gridiron half-econd beating pendulum with knife edge suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate.Dim. 46 x 17 x 12 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

LOT 492

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Bourdier No. 9, circa 1810, the bronze byClaude Galle.La Beauté nous montre les fleurs du Printemps et jettant un voile sur les heures de la Vie, nous porte à l'oubli du tems.Very fine bronze and ormolu eight day going, hour and half-hour striking clock à cercles tournants.

C. Sea-green rectangular marble base applied with gilt bronze female figure holding a ribbon marked "Oubli du Temps" and standing on four gilt bronze feet, the front ones designed as winged heads. On the terrace, a draped beauty discloses the time further gilt bronze applied decoration, the winding holes concealed by a garland. D. White enamel horizontal chapter rings with Roman numerals and Arabic minute ring above. Gilt bronze index designed as an arrow above the aperture. M. Brass full plateectangular with going barrels both on the going and the strikinhg trains (both springs signed Bourdier Oct. 1810), anchor escapement, short pendulum with silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate.Signed on the back plate.Dim. 50 x 33 15 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

LOT 493

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 931110,case No. 2622959, Ref. 605 HU (Heures Universelles), made in 1951, sold on December 12, 1963.Very fine and rare "World Time", 18K yellow gold keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "variée", polished with satiné back and milled revolving bezel. D. Black lacquered, outer Arabic dark and light revolving chapter ring for day and night hours and the polished world time chapter ring, bearing the name of 38 cities, regions and countries around the world, and revolving with the bezel according to the Louis Cottier world time patent. Gold hands. M. Cal. 17'''-170, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bietallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and five positions, blued-steel Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 45 mm.Accompanied by the Extracts from the Archives.

Grading System:

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 494

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 176120,case No. 618818, Ref. 1415 HU (Heures Universelles), made in 1939, sold on October 8, 1940.Very fine and rare "World Time", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three body, massive, polished and brushed, hand engraved revolving reeded bezel bearing the names of 41 towns in the world, teardrop lugs, dedicated back to Robert Stack. D. matte silver with painted indexes and Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. Yellow gold fancy hands. M. Cal. 12'''-HU, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement à moustaches, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.Accompanied by the Extracts from the Archives.

Grading System:

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 86,000

LOT 495

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Laurent à Paris, circa 1794, the enamels attributable to the Coteau workshop.Very fine grillotte red marble, gilt bronze and enamel, eight day going, hour and half hour striking, moon phase, astronomical, skeleton, decimal and duo-decimal clock with centre seconds and complete Republican calendar.

C. Rectangular grillotte red marble base standing on four feet and inlaid with friezes of gilt bronze foliage. The movement is supported by a semi-circular arched frame applied with a blue enamel panel decorated with gold stars and suns and standing on four pilasters with further paillonné décoration over a blue enamel ground. D. White enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals, outer calendar ring and inner days of the decade. Subsidiary phase of the moon at the top. Gilt brass pierced and engravd interlaced hands. Small subsidiary dial under the arch for decimal hours and minutes, Republican and Gregorian months.M. Brass, circular, with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, pin-wheel escapement set on the back plate, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate.Signed on a cartouche above the dial.Dim. 48 x 29 x 13 cm.

Grading System:

CHF 180,000 - 220,000

LOT 496

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 862080,case No. 505201, Ref. 130, made in 1938, sold on October 26, 1938.Very fine and rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, leather strap and stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three body, polished and brushed, concave lugs.D. matte silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 13'''-130, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.Accompanied by Extrait des Registres.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 497

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 863649,case No. 626216, Ref. 130, circa 1946.Very fine and very rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, with leather strap and stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three body, massive, polished and brushed, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied steel indexes and Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" steel hands. M. Cal. 13'''-130, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration,23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance,8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 52,900

LOT 498

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Ridel à Paris, circa 1805, the enamels by Coteau.Very fine gilt bronze, grillotte red marble and enamel eight day going, hour and half hour striking skeleton clock with Republican calendar.

C. Rectangular grillotte red marble base on four gilt bronze feet. Four short white marble columns columns supporting a semi-circular arched frame applied with an azure enamelled panel by Coteau (signed on the enamel backing) with gold leaf decoration, supporting the movement, gilt bronze flowers and eagle at the top. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals an red outer Republican calendar ring of 30 days. Azure external decoration matching that of the arch. Gilt brass pierced and engaved hands. M. Brass circular with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, anchor escapement, short pendulum, silk suspension. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate.Signed on the dial.Dim. 40 x 22 x 11 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 499

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Darlot à Paris, circa 1794, the enamels attributable to the Coteau workshop.Very fine white marble, gilt bronze and enamel, eight day going, hour and half hour striking, moon phase, astronomical, skeleton, decimal and duo-decimal clock with centre seconds and complete Republican calendar.

C. Rectangular white marble base standing on four engine-turned feet, the front face inlaid with a gilt bronze frieze depicting cherubs playing on clouds. The movement is supported by a semi-circular arched frame applied with a blue enamel panel decorated with gold stars and suns and standing on four pilasters with further paillonné decoration over a blue enamel ground. D. White enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals, outer calendar ring and inner days of the decade. Subsidiary phase of the mon at the top. Gilt brass pierced and engraved interlaced hands. Small subsidiary dial under the arch for decimal hours and minutes, Republican and Gregorian months.M. Brass, circular, with going barrels both for the going and the striking trains, pin-wheel escapement set on the back plate, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Striking on a bell with count wheel on the back plate.Signed on a cartouche above the dial.Dim. 48 x 29 x 13 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 120,000 - 140,000

LOT 500

The Longitude at the Eve of the Third... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867385,case No. 653809, Ref. 1518, 1st series, made in 1948, sold on August 29, 1949.Very fine and rare astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, perpetual calendar and moon phases, with leather strap and 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three body, massive, polished, concave bezel.D. matte silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the days of the month, outer tachometer graduation, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Feuille" gold hands. M. Cal. 13'''-130, rhodium plated, "fausses c?tes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.Accompanied by the Extrait des Registres.

Grading System:

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

Sold: CHF 130,000