428 lots

LOT 1

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

A. Dunhill, Paris, 'Vendome', circa 1940.Fine 18K rose gold lighter.

C. Rectangular, fluted on all sides, single wheel, adjustable flint mechanism, flip top.Signed on the flint cover, French hallmarks inside the top.Dim. 51x24x13 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 800 - 1,000

USD 450 - 550

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 2

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

A. Dunhill, London, circa 1940.Fine 18K rose gold lighter.

C. Rectangular, fluted on all sides, single wheel, adjustable flint mechanism, flip top.Signed on the lighter fluid chamber screw.Dim. 24x13x51mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

USD 550 - 650

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 3

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

A. Dunhill, 'Unique', patent No. 143752, Swiss, English hallmarks for 1925.Fine 9K gold lighter.

C. Rectangular, straight-line engine-turning with simple geometrical pattern, single wheel, adjustable flint mechanism and flip top.Diam. 42x51x12mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

USD 650 - 750

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 4

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

A. Dunhill, 'Unique', patent No. 143752, Swiss, English hallmarks for 1926.Fine sterling silver lighter with built-in keyless watch.

C. Silver rectangular, straight-line engine turning decoration, single wheel, adjustable flint mechanism and flip top. D. Matte silver with applied gold Arabic numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 6 ???, rectangular with cut-out corners, Swiss, rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the lighter and movement.Dim. 37x47x13mm

Grading System: A

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,400 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 2,875

LOT 5

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

A. Dunhill, No. 7374, 'Unique', patent No. 143752, circa 1930.Fine silver lighter.

C. Made in England (engraved on the bottom), rectangular, engine-turned, with single wheel, adjustable flint mechanism and flip top.Signed on the top.Dim. 41x36x14.

Grading System: A

CHF 500 - 700

USD 180 - 380

LOT 6

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

A. Dunhill, No. 737418, 'Unique', patent No. 143752, English, hallmarked 1929Fine 15K gold lighter.

C. Rectangular, engine-turned, front with applied gold initials 'MVO', with single wheel, adjustable flint mechanism and flip top.Signed on the top.Dim. 38x33x12mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

USD 650 - 750

Sold: CHF 1,150

LOT 7

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Cartier, No. 7615, made by Movado circa 1935.Fine gold, silver, and black lacquer Art Deco keyless 'Ermeto', extensible keyless purse watch.

C. Rectangular, with alternating stripes of black lacquer and gold, the movement cover with initials 'A.H.P.' D. Matted silver with applied gold Arabic numerals. Gold 'cathédrale' hands. M. 10???, calibre 150MN, rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring. Patented extensible winding device by sliding the case open and closed.Signed Cartier on the dial, Movado on the case and movement.Dim. 47 x 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,400 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 8

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Tiffany & Co, No. 6519, made by Movado circa 1940.Fine gold, silver, and black lacquer Art Deco keyless 'Ermeto Baby', extensible keyless purse watch.

C. Rectangular, black lacquer with gold stripes, the movement cover with initials 'L.G.' D. Matted silver with applied gold Arabic numerals. Gold 'cathédrales' hands. M. Tonneau, 5x8???, caliber 575, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring. Patented extensible winding system, by sliding the case open and closed.Signed Tiffany on the dial, Movado on the case and movement.Dim. 42 x 26 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,400 - 1,700

LOT 9

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Tiffany & Co., made by Movado circa 1935.Fine 18K gold Art Deco keyless 'Ermeto', extensible keyless purse watch.

C. Rectangular, with Art Deco geometrical straight-line engine-turning decoration. D. Matte silver with applied gold Arabic numerals. Gold 'cathédrales' hands. M. 10-???, calibre 150MN, rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring. Patented extensible winding device activated by sliding the case open and closed.Signed Tiffany on the dial and Movado on the case and movement.Dim. 47 x 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

USD 2,200 - 2,500

LOT 10

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Lisica S.A., case No. 206767, retailed by Kreisler, movement by Tavannes, Ref. 816, circa 1930.Fine rectangular 14K gold, keyless traveling purse-watch.

C. Three-body, rectangular, polished, spring-loaded opening, to be set on a table as a strut-clock, the front engraved with initials 'W.K. Jr.' D. Square, matte silver with applied gold Arabic numerals. M. 8 ???, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring, index regulator.Signed on the dial and movement by the retailer, on the movement by the maker.Dim. 36 x 29 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,400 - 1,700

LOT 11

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1950's.Fine 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold pierced and articulated bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished, back winder. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. 6 1/4''' rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 16 mm.Approx. overall length 165 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

USD 850 - 1,100

LOT 12

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Duo-Plan", No. 549063, case No. 394920, circa 1958.Fine rectangular 18K yellow gold and diamond lady's wristwatch with concealed dial. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold tiled bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished, dust-protecting cap, engraved band, back winder, belt-shaped cover set with four diamonds prolonging the bracelet and repeating the same decoration. D. matte silver with applied gold pyramidal and painted indexes. "Bâton" blued-steel hands. M. Cal. 1005, 2 1/2''', baguette, rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 8 x 19 mm.Approx. overall length 160 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

USD 2,500 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 13

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1950's.Fine 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with concealed dial in the shape of a belt-buckle set with diamonds and a gold fringe on the edge, and a matching gold bracelet "à petites mailles" and dots.

C. three-body, solid, polished, gold dots on the band, back winder. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. 6 3/4''' rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Diam. 19 mm.Approx. overall length 160 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

USD 1,700 - 1,900

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 14

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1950's.Fine 18K yellow gold and diamond lady's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold woven bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished, teardrop-shaped bezel set with round diamonds, back winder. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. 4 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 4 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 16 mm.Approx. overall length 150 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 2,645

LOT 15

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jaeger-LeCoultre, Swiss, circa 1930.Fine stainless steel keyless pocket watch.

C. Three-piece, 'demi bassine', polished. D. Silvered, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring. M. 20??? caliber 467/2, matte gilded-brass, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, 15 jewels, index regulator.Signed on the dial and the movement.Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 800 - 1,000

USD 450 - 550

Sold: CHF 920

LOT 16

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jaeger, Swiss, circa 1930.Fine 'Staybrite' stainless steel, keyless pocket watch with chronograph and pulsometer.

C. Three-body, 'demi bassine', polished. D. Silvered, two-tone, Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, pulsometer scale calibrated for 30 pulsation, 'Feuilles' hands. M. 17???, matte gilded, straight-line lever escapement, cut monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial.Diam. 46.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 800 - 1,000

USD 450 - 550

Sold: CHF 943

LOT 17

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jaeger-LeCoultre.Very fine center-seconds, rectangular curved, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, overhanging lapidated lugs, flat top crystal. D. two-tone silver with painted black Arabic numerals, concentric, auxiliary seconds ring-dial. "Epée" blued-steel hands. M. 7 1/2''' tonneau, gilt brass, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 22 x 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

USD 900 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 18

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jaeger LeCoultre, No. 47804, 1930's.Fine small 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, dust-protecting cap, flat bezel. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued-steel hands. M. 11''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Diam. 27 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

USD 850 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 19

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jaeger LeCoultre "Memovox", 1950's.Fine, center-seconds, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with alarm and two crowns.

C. two-body, solid, polished, the crown at 2 o'clock activates the central revolving alarm dial, teardrop lugs.D. two-tone silver with applied pink gold indexes ."Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 13''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

USD 1,100 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 20

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jaeger LeCoultre "Memovox", 1950's.Fine center-seconds, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with alarm and two crowns. Accompanied by a pink gold plated Jaeger LeCoultre buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, the crown at 2 o'clock activates the central revolving alarm dial, teardrop lugs.D. two-tone silver with applied pink gold triangular indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 13''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

USD 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 3,335

LOT 21

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jaeger LeCoultre "Memovox", 1950's.Fine and rare, center-seconds, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with alarm and two crowns.

C. two-body, solid, polished, the crown at 2 o'clock activates the central revolving alarm dial, teardrop lugs.D. black with applied pink gold triangular indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 13''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,400 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 22

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jaeger LeCoultre "Memovox Automatic", 1960's.Fine center-seconds self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date, alarm and two crowns.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back, the crown at 2 o'clock activates the central revolving alarm dial. D. matte silver with applied steel and black indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" steel hands.M. 14''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, rotor à butoirs.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,200 - 1,600

USD 650 - 850

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 23

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Huguenin Tissot, Swiss, No. 28802, circa 1890.Interesting large silver hunting-cased, keyless, astronomical watch with a calendar and phases of the moon.

C. Five-body, 'forme variée', engine-turned covers, front centered by a blank cartouche surmounted by engraved floral decoration, both covers engine-turned inside, silver hinged cuvette over hinged glazed cover for viewing the movement. D. Silver with applied gold floral decoration, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, three subsidiary dials for days of the week, days of the month and seconds with aperture for phases of the moon, blued-steel 'spade' hands. M. Large, 27???, rhodiumed, 'fausses côte' decoration, straight-line, counterpoised lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued-steel flat balance spring, pin-set.Signed on movement and case.Diam. 74 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,200 - 1,600

USD 650 - 850

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 24

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Courvoisier Frères, La Chaux-de-Fonds, 'Modernista', Swiss, circa 1910.Interesting 18K rose gold digital jumping hour watch with retrograde minute hand.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', back cover engine-turned in barleycorn pattern, gold hinged cuvette, etched in Art Nouveau pattern. D. Gilded, center decorated in zigzag pattern, top with retrograde minute scale, aperture for the hours. M. 17???, rhodiumed, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator, pin-set.Signed on the cuvette, stamped with the maker?s mark inside back cover and on the dial.Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

USD 550 - 650

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 25

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Courvoisier Frères, La Chaux-de-Fonds, 'Modernista', Swiss, circa 1910.Interesting 18K gold digital jumping hour watch with retrograde minute hand.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', back cover engine-turned in barleycorn pattern, gold hinged cuvette, etched in Art Nouveau style. D. Gilded, center decorated in zigzag pattern, top with retrograde minute scale, aperture for the hours. M. 17???, rhodiumed, 'fausses côtes' decoration, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator, crown-set.Signed on the cuvette, stamped with the maker?s mark inside back cover and on the dial.Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

USD 550 - 650

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 26

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Alse Beudroit, Seloncourt (Doubs), France, No. 84, circa 1895.Unusual massive heavily nickeled keyless watch with patented calculator.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine'. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes, gold 'spade' hands, two concentric calculator scales, the fixed outer and revolving inner, both calibrated from 1 to 10 in non-linear manner. Revolving scale movable by means of a knob at 1 o?clock, the pointer revolves by means of a knob at 11 o?clock. M. 18???, matte gilded-brass, cylinder escapement, three-arm monometallic balance, index regulator, pin set.Signed on the case.Diam. 61 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

USD 1,100 - 1,400

LOT 27

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Swiss, circa 1900.Fine 18K rose gold, hunting-cased astronomical watch with quarter hour repeating, calendar, phases of the moon and chronograph.

C. Four-body, 'demi bassine', polished, gold, hinged cuvette decorated with various medals over glazed bezel.D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer chronograph scale, four subsidiary dials for days of the month, days of the week, months and seconds concentric with an aperture for phases of the moon, gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 21???, half-plate, gilded, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs through activating the slide in the band, patented repeating regulator, chronograph activated by a button in the band.Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

USD 2,000 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 28

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Swiss, circa 1900Fine 14K rose gold, keyless, astronomical quarter hour repeating watch with calendar, phases of the moon, and chronograph.

C. Four-body, 'bassine et filets', engine-turned covers, the front centered by engraved initials 'PB', brass hinged cuvette over glazed gold bezel. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer chronograph ring, four subsidiary sunk dials for days of the week, days of the month, months and subsidiary seconds with inner moon-phase aperture, gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 22??? matte gilded, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, white Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs through activatig the push-piece in the band.Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,200 - 1,600

USD 700 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 29

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Invicta, Swiss, circa 1910.Fine 18K gold hunting-cased astronomical watch with quarter hour repeating, digital calendar, phases of the moon and chronograph.

C. Four-body, 'bassine', engine-turned, blank cartouche in the center of front cover, gold, hinged cuvette decorated with various medals. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer chronograph scale, two apertures for digital days of the week, the other for months, subsidiary dial for days of the month and another for seconds concentric with an aperture for phases of the moon. M. 21???, half-plate, gilded, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, white Breguet balance spring, repeatingon gongs through activating the slide in the band, patented 'silent' repeating regulator, chronograph activated by a button in the band.Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

USD 2,000 - 2,300

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 30

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Swiss, circa 1900.Fine 18K gold hunting-cased astronomical watch with quarter hour repeating, digital calendar, phases of the moon and chronograph.

C. Four-body, 'bassine', polished, gold, hinged cuvette decorated with various medals. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer chronograph scale, two apertures for digital days of the week, the other for months, subsidiary dial for days of the month and another for seconds concentric with an aperture for phases of the moon. M. 21???, half-plate, gilded, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, white Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs through activating the slide in the band,patented 'silent' repeating regulator, chronograph activated by a button in the band.Dim. 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

USD 2,000 - 2,300

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 31

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Omega Automatic, "Seamaster", 1950's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. three-body, solid, polished, logo engraved on the back. D. matte silver with a faceted satiné silver outer ring with applied fluted gold indexes and Arabic numerals, aperture for the date. "Dauphine" radium-coated gold hands. M. Cal. 503, copper colored, 20 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, bidirectional winding.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,200 - 1,600

USD 650 - 900

Sold: CHF 1,380

LOT 32

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Omega, Automatic Chronometer, "Constellation", 1950's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished, screw-down case back with logo, concave lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied pink gold and black indexes on a faceted outer plain reserve. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 551, copper-colored, 24 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

USD 850 - 1,100

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 33

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Omega Automatic, 1940's.Fine self-winding 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, teardrop lapidated lugs. D. "guilloché", champagne with applied pink gold triangular indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 344, copper-colored, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator, rotor à butoirs.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 800 - 1,000

USD 450 - 550

Sold: CHF 978

LOT 34

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Omega Automatic, "Seamaster", 1960's.Fine center-seconds self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screw-down back with engraved logo. D. matte silver with applied pink gold and black indexes. "Dauphine" radium-coated pink gold hands. M. Cal. 591, copper-colored, 20 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, bidirectional winding.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 35

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jaeger-LeCoultre, Swiss, circa 1930.Fine and unusual 'Staybrite', stainless steel, keyless, 8-day watch with digital winding indication.

C. Two-body, polished. D. Matte silvered, applied gold Arabic numerals, small seconds at 9, aperture for winding indicator calibrated from 1 to 8. M. 19???, rhodiumed, 'fausses côtes' decoration in unusual radial pattern, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, large barrel taking up more than half the diameter of the movement.Signed on dial, case, and movement.Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,400 - 1,650

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 36

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Reverso", 1940's.Fine rectangular stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. four-body, polished, reeded bezel. D. black with radium-coated indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" radium-coated steel hands. M. 8''' tonneau, rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,800 - 7,800

USD 3,800 - 4,300

Sold: CHF 6,670

LOT 37

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Automatic", 1960's.Fine self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied steel indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Epée" steel hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, rotor à butoirs.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,200 - 1,600

USD 650 - 900

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 38

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Reverso", 1940's.Fine center-seconds rectangular stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. four-body, polished, reeded bezel, dust-protecting cap. D. matte silver with painted black indexes and Arabic numerals, concentric, graduated ring dial for the minutes and seconds. "Epée" blued-steel hands. M. 8''' tonneau, rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,800 - 7,800

USD 3,800 - 4,300

LOT 39

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jaeger "Duo-Plan", 1930's.Fine rectangular Art Deco 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with cord bracelet and gold rings and clasp.

C. French, two-body, solid, polished, dust-protecting cap, lobed central lugs, back winder. D. black with painted white indexes. "Epée" white gold hands. M. Cal. 4''' signed LeCoultre, "Duo-Plan", baguette, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 2 adjustments, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 14 x 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,500 - 6,000

USD 3,000 - 3,300

LOT 40

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Breguet, Swiss, circa 1820.Fine 18K gold, two-train, petite et grande sonnerie clockwatch, quarter hour repeating watch with special escapement.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', polished back cover, bezels with small reeded pattern, reeded band, hinged, glazed cuvette with gold bezel. D. Silver, engine-turned in the center, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 23???, skeltonized half-plate, fire-gilded, virgule escapement, monometallic brass balance, the striking mechanism on the back plate to be viewed through the glazed cuvette, a lever for change from petite to grande sonnerie extending to the case at 7 o?cloc, 'striking/silence' lever at 4 o?clock, repeater via striking train activating by a push-button in the pendant, striking and repeating on two gongs.Signed on the dial.Diam. 57.5 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

USD 7,200 - 8,200

LOT 41

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Cugnier Lechot, No. 5405, circa 1820.Fine 18K gold two-train, petite et grande sonnerie clock-watch, quarter-hour repeating watch with special escapement.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', engine-turned with off-center barleycorn pattern, small, polished cartouche with initials 'GJC', gold hinged cuvette decorated with scrolls. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, gold Breguet hands. M. 23???, two half-plates, one for going train, the other for striking, symmetrically arranged with barrels in between, ruby cylinder escapement, gold three-arm balance, steel balance cock with two small feet, striking controlling levers at 1 o?clock and beween 9 and 10 o?clock, repeating via striking train activating by a push-button in the pendant, striking and repeating on two gongs.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

USD 7,200 - 8,200

LOT 42

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Chapon & Ligier à Genève, circa 1820.Fine and unusual 18K gold three-train, petite et grande sonnerie clock-watch, quarter-hour repeating watch with four square gongs and special escapement.

C. Four-body, 'bassine', polished with reeded band, hinged fire-gilded cuvette. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring, blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 23???, full-plate, fire-gilded, 'virgule' escapement, gold three-arm balance, lever for change from petite to grande sonnerie extending to the case at 3 o?clock, 'striking/silence' lever at 4 o?clock, independent repeater train striking on its own two square gongs, activated by pressing the pendant.Signed on cuvette, case stamped 'P3C' in oval.Diam. 58.5 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

USD 7,200 - 8,200

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 43

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Girard-Perregaux, Chaux-de-Fonds, circa 1880.Fine and rare fusee and chain silver freesprung chronometer with special escapement.

C. Four-body, 'bassine et filets', engine-turned back centered by a blank cartouche within engraved floral decoration, silver hinged cuvette, reeded band. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes, subsidiary sunk seconds, snap-on fit, gold 'needle' hands decorated by small stones. M. 19???, nickel, atypical 'fausses côtes' decoration, pivoted detent chronometer escapement, bimetallic compensation balance with two gold oval weights, two gold mean nuts and gold temperature screws, fresprung spherical balance spring with overbanking pin, top jewels in gold châtons, entire escapement with endstones, diamond on the balance, fusee and chain.Signed on dial, case, and movement.Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

USD 2,200 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 44

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Emile Perret, Locle, No. 8031, circa 1865.Fine 18K gold hunting-cased pocket chronometer.

C. Four-body massive 'bassine et filets', engine-turned in barley-corn pattern, front cover with two lift springs, gold hinged cuvette with border in circular engine-turning. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds, snap-on fit. M. 20???, nickel, pivoted detent escapement, 20 jewels, gold wheels, large bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature screws, Breguet balance spring, index regulator with the scale on the center wheel bridge, 'faussescôtes' decoration, wolf-teeth winding wheels.Signed on the dial and cuvette, stamped with Perret?s mark inside front cover.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

USD 1,500 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 45

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jequier à Paris, circa 1800.Fine and unusual 18K rose gold quarter-hour repeating watch.

C. Two-body, hinged, 'Directoire', polished, lightly engraved initials and inscription on back. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minutes, gold 'snake' hands. M. 21???, fire-gilded full plate, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance, unusual one-foot continental style balance cock, striking on bell mounted on the pillar plate with a cut-out in the back plate, activated by pressing the pendant.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 59 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

USD 3,300 - 3,900

Sold: CHF 7,130

LOT 46

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Houriet et Fils, circa 1830.Fine and interesting 18K gold skeletonized quarter-hour repeating watch with unusual backplate.

C. Three-body, 'bassine et filets', off-center engine-turned back with blank polished cartouche, reeded band, spring-loaded hinged glazed cuvette engraved in floral decoration. D. White enamel ring with Breguet numerals, glazed inside. M. 23???, fire-gilded, skeletonized steel half-plate, steel skeletonized balance bridge, gold wheels including the repeating train and the balance, engraved going barrel, repeating on two gongs by pressing the pendant, gongs decorated in alternating blue and whitesegments.Signed on dial and cuvette.Diam. 59 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

USD 2,800 - 3,400

Sold: CHF 5,405

LOT 47

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex "Precision", Ref. 3540, 1950's.Fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied pink gold triangular and square indexes, and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 2 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

USD 1,200 - 1,450

Sold: CHF 3,565

LOT 48

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex "Chronomètre Metropolitan", Ref. 4325, 1950's.Fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, reeded graduated bezel, straight lugs. D. black with applied pink gold and painted bâton triangular indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

USD 2,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 49

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex, Ref. 2508, 1930's.Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph and register. Accompanied by a steel Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs. D. black with painted gold Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Epée" gold hands. M. 14''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 10,120

LOT 50

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex "Prince Brancard" Chronometer, Ref. 971, 1930's.Very fine rectangular curved 9K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, flared, solid, polished, bicolor, white gold stepped sides, yellow gold case, anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. black with painted gold Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 7 1/2''' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 51

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster, Ref. 2280, 1940's.Fine tonneau shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" pink gold hands. M. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

USD 550 - 650

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 52

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster, "Shock-Resisting", Ref. 4444, 1950's.Fine center-seconds water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. two-body, polished, screw-down case back and crown, concave bezel. D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. 10 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

USD 650 - 750

LOT 53

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Chronomètre", Ref. 3458, 1930's.Fine tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a gold-plated extensible Oyster bracelet.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, reeded graduated bezel. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued-steel hands. M. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

USD 3,900 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 9,430

LOT 54

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Précision, "King-of-Wings, Ref. 4125, 1940's.Fine center-seconds stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, concave lugs. D. pink with radium-coated indexes, Arabic and Roman numerals. "Bâton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 10''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

USD 3,300 - 3,900

LOT 55

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Oyster Watch Co. Geneva, "Raleigh", Ref. 3478, 1930's.Fine center-seconds water-resistant, stainless steel mid-size wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished, screw-down case back and crown, flat bezel. D. matte silver with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, concentric, graduation in 24 hours in red Arabic numerals. "Moderne" radium-coated hands. M. 10''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial and case signed.Diam. 29 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,400 - 1,700

LOT 56

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Chronomètre", Ref. 3133, 1940's.Fine tonneau-shaped center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, bicolor, polished and brushed, pink gold bezel and winding crown, steel case, screw-down case back and crown. D. two-tone pink with radium-coated indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" radium-coated blued-steel hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,200 - 3,600

USD 1,800 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 57

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 5010, 1940's.Fine tonneau-shaped center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, bicolor, polished and brushed, pink gold bezel and winding crown, steel case, screw-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with triangular radium-coated pink gold indexes. "Dauphine" radium-coated pink gold hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

USD 1,700 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 58

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Certified Chronometer, Ref. 1285, 1930's.Fine tonneau shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with radium-coated Arabic numerals and bâton and triangular indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam.32 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

USD 2,200 - 2,800

LOT 59

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6084, 1950's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K pink gold Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed case back. D. "guilloché" silver with applied pink gold triangular indexes. "Dauphine" radium-coated pink gold hands. M. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

USD 2,800 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 7,705

LOT 60

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Swiss, circa 1900.Fine 14K pink gold hunting-cased, keyless minute repeating automaton watch.

C. Four-body, massive, 'bassine et filets', polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Small scarlet flinqué enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold 'Louis XV' hands. Blued steel dial plate applied with gold automaton Jacks: Father of Time on the left side, cherubs on the right, striking hours, quarters and minutes on bells, a cornucopia below the dial. M. 19???, nickel plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balnce spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 61

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Le Phare, Le Locle and La Chaux de Fonds, No. 2365, circa 1900.Fien, 14K rose gold, keyless, one-minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', polished, with monogrammed 'AB' in front, gold hinged cuvette over gold, glazed bezel to view the movement. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes and chronograph ring, 'Louis XV' hands. M. 20???, matte gilded, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, going train jeweled to the 3rd wheel, repeating train jeweled on the governor and the hammers, chronograph jeweled on the first and last whels, repeating on gongs through activating the push-piece in the band.Signed on the case.Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

USD 1,700 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 62

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Le Phare, case No. 30402, 1914.Commemorative silver and niello quarter-hour repeating 'montre de tir' made for the 100th anniversary of the Canton of Geneva shooting contest.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', the back decorated with Geneva?s coat-of-arms in niello and inscription 'Tir Cantonal du Centenaire. Post tenebras lux, 1814-1914', bezels decorated in niello leaf pattern, silver hinged cuvette engraved with Geneva?s coat-of-arms. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds, gold 'spade' hands. M. 19???, matte gilded, half-plate, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, theoing train jeweled to the center, repeating train jeweled on the barrel arbor and hammers, index regulator, repeating on gongs through activating the push-piece in the band.Signatures on the dial and the winding wheel on the movement are typical of Le Phare.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

USD 1,700 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 63

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Louis Audemars, Genève, No.72291, circa 1890.Fine 18K rose gold, demi-hunting gentleman?s 'chronomètre'.

C. Four-body, 'bassine', polished, gold hinged cuvette, the front cover with Roman numerals in champlevé black enamel, hinged, gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded at various exhibitions. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes, subsidiary seconds, blued-steel 'spade' hands. M. 18???, matte gilded, 3/4 plate, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, jeweled to the center, swan-neck micrometric regulator, escape weel?s top pivot in screwed jeweled plate in Lange?s style, frosted winding wheels, lever set.Signed on dial, cuvette, and movement, stamped inside both covers.Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

USD 1,700 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 64

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

'Prima Donna', Swiss, circa 1900.Interesting 14K rose gold, keyless, quarter-hour repeating watch.

C. Four-body, 'bassine et filets', polished, gold hinged cuvette over glazed bezel. D. White enamel dial, Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minutes, subsidiary sunk seconds, gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 23???, matte-gilded, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, jeweled to the center, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band, repeating mechanism entirely on the pillar plate under the dial.Signed on the movement.Diam. 63 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

USD 1,000 - 1,300

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 65

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Timing and Repeating Watch Co, Geneva, circa 1890.Interesting gunmetal watch with split-seconds chronograph and 15-minute register.

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", blued and polished, matching hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, minute ring, outer chronograph ring, blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 18???, (American 14 size) gilded half-plate, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel flat balance spring, 'swan-neck' micrometric regulator, patented chronograph system where the clutch wheel moves horizontally to the plates engaging chronograph wheels cut at a 45o angle.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

USD 900 - 1,100

LOT 66

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Henry Moser & Cie, Swiss, No. 51696, circa 1890.Fine 14K gold, minute repeating keyless watch with chronograph and 30-minute register for the Russian market.

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register at 12 o?clock, gold "spade" hands. M. 20???, rhodiumed, 'fausses côtes' decoration, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs through activating the slide in the band.Signed on dial and the case, signature on case repeated in Cyrillic, stamped with Moser?s trademark on the movement.Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 67

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Swiss, circa 1880.Fine 18K gold hunting-cased, double face, astronomical, phases of the moon watch with calendar.

C. Four-body, 'bassine et filets', covers engraved in floral decoration, front centered by a cartouche with initials 'TN', insides with elaborate engine-turning. D. Front: silver with multicolored gold applied floral decoration, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds, aperture for phases of the moon with a lunar calendar segment, blued-steel "spade" hands. Back: white enamel ring calibrated in days of the week and days of the month, gold index hand for date, gold half-moon hand fodays. M. 20???, rhodiumed, 'fausses côtes' decoration superimposed with fine snailing, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, blued-steel flat balance spring, lever-set.Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,200 - 4,800

USD 2,300 - 2,700

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 68

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6085, 1950's.Fine tonneau shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a polished and brushed 18K pink gold Oyster bracelet.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back, reeded graduated bezel. D. black with applied pink gold triangular indexes. "Alpha" pink gold tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

USD 3,600 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 7,590

LOT 69

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3725, 1940's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel and pink gold-plated extensible Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, bicolor, screwed case back and crown, reeded graduated bezel, pink gold case, steel back. D. matte silver with applied triangular pink gold indexes. "Alpha" radium-coated pink gold hands. M. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

USD 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 70

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Chronomètre, Ref. 5015, 1940's.Very fine tonneau shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a gold-plated Oyster bracelet.

C. two-body, bicolor, polished, screwed case back and crown. D. black with radium-coated indexes, Roman and Arabic numerals. "Alpha" radium-coated gold hands. M. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 71

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6105, 1950's.Fine and rare water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding, 18K pink gold left-handed gentleman's wristwatch with date. Accompanied by an 18K pink gold Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, winding-crown on the 9 for left-handed users, screwed case back, reeded bezel. D. black with applied gold radium-coated triangular indexes, aperture for the date. "Alpha" radium-coated gold hands. M. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,500 - 8,500

USD 4,200 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 10,235

LOT 72

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6084, 1950's.Fine center-seconds self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed case back. D. matte silver with applied steel fancy indexes. "Alpha" radium-coated steel hands. M. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

USD 1,100 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 73

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex "Oyster Perpetual Chronometer", Ref. 2764, 1940's.Fine self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown. D. black with radium-coated Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, triangular and bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" radium-coated hands. M. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,300 - 4,000

USD 1,900 - 2,200

LOT 74

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, No. 52748, 1930's.Fine self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, stainless steel "Rolésium" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with radium-coated Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued-steel hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,600 - 4,200

USD 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 75

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3131, 1940's.Fine water-resistant tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, 14K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K pink gold bracelet.

C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed case back and crown. D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes. "Alpha" pink gold hands. M. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

USD 1,700 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 76

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3372, 1940's.Fine water-resistant, tonneau shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, 18K pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel and pink gold bracelet à mailles and a Rolex steel deployant clasp.

C. three-body, bicolor, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, pink gold reeded graduated bezel and winding-crown, steel case. D. matte silver with applied pink gold triangular indexes. "Alpha" radium-coated pink gold hands. M. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,500 - 8,500

USD 4,200 - 4,800

LOT 77

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6085, 1950's.Fine tonneau shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, reeded graduated bezel. D. black with applied yellow gold indexes. "Dauphine" yellow gold tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

USD 1,100 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 78

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6106, circa 1952.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed case back. D. black with applied yellow gold indexes. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

USD 850 - 1,100

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 79

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre, Ref. 3372, 1940's.Very fine water-resistant, tonneau shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K pink gold Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed case back and crown, graduated bezel. D. black with radium-coated indexes, Roman and Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radium-coated hands. M. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

USD 6,800 - 7,800

Sold: CHF 15,870

LOT 80

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Swiss, circa 1900.Fine large 18K gold one-minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, gold hinged cuvette decorated with various medals over glazed bezel. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds, gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 23???, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, white Breguet balance spring, patented 'silent' repeater?s governor, repeating on gongs through activating the push-piece in the band.Diam. 63 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 5,700 - 6,700

USD 3,200 - 3,700

LOT 81

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

E. Senn, Bâle, Swiss, circa 1900.Fine 18K gold, hunting-cased, astronomical, with phases of the moon, minute repeating watch with calendar and chronograph.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished with 'EW' monogram in front, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel dial, Arabic numerals, outer chronograph chapter, three subsidiary dials for days of the week, days of the month and seconds concentric with aperture for the phases of the moon, aperture at 12 o?clock for digital months, gold "spade" hands. M. 19 ???, rhodiumed, 'fausses côtes' decoration, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, gointrain jeweled to the third wheel with balance and escape wheel in endstones, repeating and chronograph trains fully jeweled, repeating on gongs through activating the slide in the band.Signed on cuvette.Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

USD 3,900 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 10,810

LOT 82

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

David Mayer, Hartford, Connecticut, Swiss, circa 1890.Fine 14K gold one-minute repeating watch with a chronograph.

C. Four-body, 'bassine et filets', polished, gold hinged cuvette with border in fine engine-turning. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, subsidiary sunk seconds, blued-steel 'spade' hands. M. 19???, nickel, 'fausses côtes' decoration, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, all three trains fully jeweled, wolf-teeth winding wheels, pin-set, repeating on gongs through activating the slide in the band.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

USD 2,500 - 2,800

LOT 83

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

R. Laurin, Bâle, Swiss, circa 1900.Fine 18K gold keyless watch with chronograph and 30-minute register.

C. Four-body, 'bassine', polished, centered by the monogram 'EW', gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary sunk seconds, subsidiary sunk 30-minute register, gold "spade" hands. M. 19???, gilded, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature screws, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, wolf-teeth winding wheels, chronograph on the back plate.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

USD 1,700 - 2,000

LOT 84

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

A. Haas & Colin, fabricants, 141 Bd. Sébastopol, Paris, No. 36247, Swiss, circa 1878.Fine 18K gold, hunting-cased, keyless, quarter repeating moon-phase astronomical watch with triple calendar.

C. Four-body, massive, 'bassine et filets', the engine-turned cover with the engraved monogram 'PM'. Gold cuvette with engine-turned border and engraved with the date Junio 29 de 1878. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds with inner moon-phase aperture, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the date and small aperture for the months. Blued-steel 'fleur de lys' hands. M. Glazed 19???, nickel-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 29 jewels, counerpoised adjustable straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

USD 6,200 - 7,200

LOT 85

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Swiss, retailed in Germany, circa 1890.Fine 18K gold, hunting-cased, keyless, minute repeating watch with split-seconds chronograph.

C. Four-body, massive, 'bassine'. The back cover finely engraved with a hunting scene, the front cover monogrammed, gold hinged cuvette and gold glazed bezel over the movement. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds, blued-steel 'Spade' hands.M. 20???, nickel, 'fausses côtes' decoration, the going, repeating, and chronograph trains fully jeweled, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring with index regulator, repeating on gongs through activating the slide in the band. Chronograph on the back with split-seconds mechanism under the dial, chronograph activated by pushing the winding crown, split-seconds activated by a push-piece in the band, lever-set. The insides of the covers stamped wth Swiss Assay 18K gold marks from Le Locle, number '19846', casemaker?s mark and German Assay guarantee stamp.Diam. 59 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

USD 6,800 - 8,400

LOT 86

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Swiss, retailed by Chs. J. Gaupp & Co, Hong Kong, No. 2498, circa 1890.Fine, 18K rose gold hunting-cased keyless, minute repeating watch.

C. Four-body, polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, Arabic outer minutes, snap-on fit, 'fleur-de-lys' hands. M. 19??? matte-gilded brass, straight-line calibrated lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, the going train jeweled to the center wheel, the entire escapement with end-stones, the repeating train jeweled to the hammers, wolf-teeth winding gears, pin-set, the repeater with all-or-nothing feature activated by a slide on the bandSigned by the retailer on the dial and the cuvette, casemaker?s stamp 'DB' in an oval inside back cover, the cuvette engraved with 'Demi chronometer, Répétition à minute'.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

USD 3,000 - 3,600

LOT 87

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Jules Jürgensen, Copenhagen, Swiss, No. 15627, circa 1895.Fine 18K gold keyless, minute repeating watch.

C. Four-body, massive, 'bassine et filets', polished, the back cover with applied enameled monogram, gold hinged cuvette decorated with engine-turned circular strap.D. White enamel snap-on with Roman numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold 'Louis XV' hands. M. 17???, nickel plated, 31 jewels, the center and the repeater mainspring arbor jewels in gold settings, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Jules Jürgensen?s patented hand-setting mechanism by means of the folding bow patented on 15 January 1867.Signed on the dial, case, and movement, back cover stamped inside with Jules Jürgensen hallmark.Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

USD 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 88

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Day Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6611, 1950's.Fine tonneau shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with day and date. Accompanied by an 18K gold Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, reeded bezel. D. champagne with applied gold faceted bâton indexes, aperture for the day and the date. "Alpha" radium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1555, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 89

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Turn-O-Graph", Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6202, circa 1953.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, stainless steel and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with gold bezel. Accompanied by a stainless steel and yellow gold Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, yellow gold graduated revolving bezel with the arrow showing the zero point and gold winding-crown, steel case. D. "guilloché" matte silver with yellow gold faceted bâton indexes. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

USD 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 90

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex "Precision", Ref. 5002, 1950's.Fine self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold Oyster bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed case back and crown. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 24 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

USD 2,500 - 3,100

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 91

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster "Précision", Ref. 5005, 1950's.Fine tonneau shaped, center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Oyster bracelet.

C. two body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, "guilloché" bezel with indexes.D. champagne with applied yellow gold indexes. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9 ''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 2 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 24 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,200 - 3,800

USD 1,800 - 2,100

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 92

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 4486, 1950's.Fine tonneau shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch. Accompanied by a pink gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screw-down case back and crown. D. black with applied pink gold radium-coated triangular indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" radium-coated pink gold hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 24 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

USD 2,500 - 3,100

LOT 93

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Chronographe "Anti-Magnétique", Ref. 4768, 1950's.Fine stainless steel and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer and triple date.

C. three-body, bicolor, polished and brushed, teardrop fluted lugs, pink gold bezel and winding-crown, steel case. D. matte silver with inlaid square indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary "guilloché" dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the days of the month, concentric for the tachometer, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. 13''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absober, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

USD 8,500 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 94

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6074, circa 1950.Fine water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with date. Accompanied by a pink gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back. D. black with applied pink gold radium-coated triangular indexes, aperture for the date. "Alpha" radium-coated pink gold hands. M. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.Accompanied by a Bulletin des Bureaux Officiels de Contrôle de la Marche des Montres from Biel, dated June 17, 1950, and by a certificate.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

USD 2,800 - 3,300

LOT 95

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6031, 1950's.Very rare center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, bicolor, polished and brushed, pink gold reeded graduated bezel and crown, steel screwed case back. D. matte silver with applied pink gold tritium-coated triangular indexes, aperture for the date. "Dauphine" tritium-coated pink gold hands. M. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 3,300 - 4,500

LOT 96

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6567, 1950's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, reeded bezel. D. black with applied gold fancy indexes. "Dauphine" radium-coated pink gold hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

USD 2,500 - 3,100

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 97

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex, Genève, Ref. 2025, circa 1980.Fine 18K pink gold flexible bracelet with watch.

C. Flexible wire bracelet with conical end-piece divided into triangular segments. D. Black, applied gold indexes, gold 'index' hands. M. 6???, cal 1400, rhodiumed, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, 18 jewels, Incablock antishock device on balance and escape wheel.Signed on the dial and the movement.Dim. of watch: 19x21mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

USD 1,100 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 98

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex, 'Precision' Genève, circa 1980.Fine platinum keyless ring watch with concealed winding crown.

C. Two-body, polished, finger-loop with two spring-loaded prongs set with three diamonds each, forming the Rolex crown. D. Matte silvered, raised white markers, 'losange' hands. M. 6???, rhodiumed, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, 17 jewels, Incablock antishock device on balance and escape wheel.Diam. 15 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,200 - 3,800

USD 1,800 - 2,100

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 99

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex, "Gouvernail à 12 Points d'Or", retailed by Sterlé, Paris, 1960's.Fine and unusual helm-shaped, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished, stepped bezel, inner ring with 12 gold dots, "Vendôme" type lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes. "Alpha" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1400, 6 1/4''', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 26 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,600 - 3,000

USD 1,500 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 100

Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

Rolex, "Gouvernail", retailed by Sterlé, Paris, 1960's.Fine and unusual helm-shaped platinum lady's wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished, hammered outer ring, inner ring with 4 platinum dots, "Vendôme" type lugs. D. matte silver with applied white gold indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. 6 1/4 ''' , rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 26 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

USD 1,700 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 3,910