525 lots

LOT 141

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

M. F. Dent, 33 Cockspur St, London, No. 17904,mid-1800s.Very fine gilt brass cased, eight-day going, carriage clock, striking and repeating hours on a gong, lever escapement, subsidiary seconds.

C. Gilt brass, glazed on three sides and top, solid back door, repeat button. D. White enamel, gilt engine-turned surround, Roman chapters, blued steel spade hands, steel seconds hand. M. Brass rectangular, spotted, fusees and chains for both trains, maintaining power on going side, platform lever escapement, single-roller pointed tooth wheel, cutbimetallic balance, balance spring with outer terminalcurve, diamond endstone to balance cock, repeat button, strike/silent.Signed on dial and movement.Dim. 19 x 15 x 12,5 cm. excluding handle.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 22,000 - 24,000

LOT 142

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

Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand, London, AD.FMSZ,No. 06643, with London hallmarks for 1883-1884.Fine 18K gold hunting cased keyless watch with chronograph and 60 minutes progressive recorder.

C. Four body massive "bassine", polished, by Harrison Mill Frodsham (Master mark), the cover engraved with a crest and the motto: Strenue Percutio. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, canister type, by Willis, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring with chronograph divisions, sunk subsidiary secondsat 9 and minute register at 3. Blued-steel spade hands. M. 20''' frosted and gilt three-quarter plate, 18 jewels, screwed main settings, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement with gold counterpoised screw, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel, balance spring with terminal curve. Chronograph with push-piece in the band.Signed on the dial and back plate.Diam. 59 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 143

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

Arnold - Charles Frodsham, 81 Strand, London,No. 8157, with London hallmarks for 1856.Fine and unusual 18K gold hunting cased early keyless watch with special escapement.

C. Double body, massive, "demi-bassine et filets", engine-turned with ribbed band. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds on chapter "IX". Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19''' frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, 13 jewels, single wheel duplex escapement with steel escape wheel, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Early form of stem winding.Signed on the dial and back plate.Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 144

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

J. J. Durrant & Son, 40 Cheapside, London,No. 40060, with London hallmarks for 1887.Fine 18K gold half hunting cased keyless watch with split seconds chronograph, tachometer and60 minutes progressive recorder, in original fitted box.

C. Four body massive "bassine", polished, by Emile Nielsen (Master mark), the cover with black champlevé enamelled Roman numerals on border of the dial aperture, the back engraved with a monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, canister type, by Willis, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring with chronograph divisions, tachometer scale for 15 miles, sunk subsidiary seconds at 9 and minute register at 3. Blued-steel spade hands, gold and steel chronograph. M. 19''' frosted and gilt threequarter plate, 20 jewels, screwed main settings, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement with gold counterpoised screw, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel, balance spring with terminal curve and swan neck micrometric index. Split seconds chronograph with visible work and push-pieces in the band.Signed on the dial and back plate.Diam. 59 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 145

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

Munsey & Co. Ltd, Cambridge, No. 10365, with London hallmarks for 1899.Fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "pomme et filets", polished by Harrison Mill Frodsham (Master mark) the cover engraved with a coat of arms, the back with the monogram "G. K.". Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1903. D. Egg-shell enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 19''', frosted and giltthree-quarter plate, 20 jewels in screwed settings for the going train, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band.Signed on the movement.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 146

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

Watson Bros., 29 Old Bond Street, London,No. 28980, with London hallmarks for 1894-95.Fine 18K gold keyless watch with thermometer and aneroid barometer.

C. Double body, massive, "bassine", polished, the engine-turned back centred with an Arabic monogram. D. Frosted silver with Roman numerals, outer barometer scale, mercury thermometer glass tube and small sector for the Fast/Slow regulator index. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18''', frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, English lateral lever escapement with pointed tooth escape wheel, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve.Signed on the dial, numbered on the movement.Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 147

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

J. Sewill, 30 Cornhill, Royal Exchange, London,No. 40052, made for Hector C. Quesada de Buenos Aires, with London hallmarks for 1909.Fine 18K gold hunting cased, moon phase astronomical keyless watch with perpetual calendar and chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the cover with a red and blue champlevé enamelled monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months of the leap-year cycle, the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19''', frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, 18 jewels in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement with pointed tooth escape weel, cut bimetallic balance with diamond end-stone, free sprung blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Chronograph with button in the band.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 148

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

F. J. Bryer & Sons Ltd., 63 Barbicane, E.C.,No. 32381, with London hallmarks for 1909.Fine 18K gold hunting cased, minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "pommes et filets", polished, the cover engraved with the arms of Henry Britten Brackenbury and his motto: Ne Reculer Jamais. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated October 15, 1924. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19''', frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate with the going barrel passing through the back plate, English lateral lever escapement with pointed tooth escape wheel, cut bimetallic balane with diamond end-stone, free sprung blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band.Signed on the back plate.Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 149

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Aquanaut, Ref. 5060A 5060A, made in 1997.Fine, "carré galbé", waterproof down to 12 atm., centre second, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date, black composite Tropical bracelet and stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp.

C. three body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, protection for the crown, D. "Army" semi-shining black composite repeating the bracelet decoration with applied steel Arabic numerals and tritium-coated indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 330 SC W, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 35 x 41 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 150

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Ref. 5024, circa 1998.Very fine, rectangular, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by fitted box and certificate.

C. two body, massive, polished, stepped sides, back with screws, embanked winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. white porcelain with painted Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" burnished gold hands. M. Cal. 215/45, mechanical with manual winding.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 30 x 38 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,590

LOT 151

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Jumbo Nautilus,Ref. 3710/1A, made in 1999.Very fine, centre second, self-winding, water-resistant, "carré galbé", stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with 48 hours power reserve, date and Patek Philippe stainless steel bracelet. Accompanied by fitted box and certificate.

C. three body, polished and brushed. D. black with applied tritium-coated steel radial Roman numerals, aperture for the date, revolving disc for the Up-and-Down indication by means of a mobile "comète" changing position according to the winding of the watch. "Bâton" tritium-coated steel hands.M. mechanical with automatic winding.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 42 x 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,500 - 8,500

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 152

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Ref. 3940, 1990's.Fine astronomic, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, leather strap and 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by fitted box and certificate.

C. three body, massive, polished, concave bezel, sapphire glass back. D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, the 24 hours and the leap year, aperture for the moon phases. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 240 Q, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat baance-spring, mobile stud bearer, 22K gold micro-rotor mounted on ball bearings.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 153

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Pagoda, Ref. 5500G, made in 1997.Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombé", "Pagoda" shaped, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch,with leather strap and 18K white gold PatekPhilippe buckle. Accompanied by fitted box and certificate.

C. two body, flared, massive, polished, concave sides. D. pink with applied white gold Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" white gold hands.M. Cal. 215 PS, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 29 x 41 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 154

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Pagoda, Ref. 4900J, made in 1997.Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombé", "Pagoda" shaped, 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by fitted box and certificate.

C. two body, flared, massive, polished, concave sides. D. matte silver with 24 diamond-set indexes. "Epée" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 16-250, 7 1/4''', 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 flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 32 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 155

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Pagoda, Ref. 5500P, made in 1997.Very fine and very rare, rectangular "bombé", "Pagoda" shaped, platinum gentleman's wristwatch, with leather strap and platinum Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by fitted box and certificate.

C. two body, flared, massive, polished, concave sides. D. black with applied white gold Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" white gold hands.M. Cal. 215 PS, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 29 x 41 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 156

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Pagoda, Ref. 4900R, made in 1997.Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombé", "Pagoda" shaped, 18K pink gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by fitted box and certificate.

C. two body, flared, massive, polished, concave sides. D. matte silver with 24 diamond-set indexes. "Epée" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 16-250, 7 1/4''', 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 flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 32 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 157

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Pagoda, Ref. 5500J, made in 1997.Very fine and very rare, rectangular "bombé", "Pagoda" shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with leather strap and 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by fitted box and certificate.

C. two body, flared, massive, polished, concave sides. D. champagne with applied yellow gold Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" burnished steel hands. M. Cal. 215 PS, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 29 x 41 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

LOT 158

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

J. Assmann, Glashütte I/Sachsen, No. 21062, made for Spangenberg y Freccero, Montevideo (Uruguay), circa 1910.Fine 18K gold, keyless watch with chronograph and30 minute progressive recorder, in original rosewood fitted box.

C. Four body massive, "Lucia" polished, the engine-turned back engraved with a monogram. Hinged old cuvette. D. Four piece white enamel, with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute, chronograph ring and tachometer scale, sunk centre, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18''', frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, "1A" quality,24 jewels, Glashütte gold straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with diamond endstone, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work and gold wheels, the push piece on the band.Signed on the dial, case, numbered on the movement.Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

LOT 159

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

J. Assmann, Dresden, No. 4437, made for the South American Market, circa 1880.Very fine 18K gold hunting cased keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "Jürgens" fully engraved with a "Renaissance" floral and foliage decoration. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. Silver with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds, fully engraved in a Renaissance pattern, border and centre with gold cast foliage decoration. Blued steel "fleurs-de-lys" hands. M. 18''' nickel plated, three-quarter plate with gold wheel train, 20 jewels in screwed settings, Glashütte gold straight line lever escapement, cut steel-nickel-bras balance with gold poising and timing screws, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the case and movement.Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 160

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

A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte B/Dresden, No. 16149, circa 1883.Very fine and rare 18K pink gold hunting cased keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, American, polished with straight band, flat cover and back engraved with monograms. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18''', nickel plated, spotted decoration, three quarter plate, 18 jewels in gold screwed settings, Glashütte gold straight line lever escapement, cut steel-nickel-brass balance with doamond endstone, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,500 - 9,500

Sold: CHF 9,775