428 lots

LOT 101

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

Rolex, 'Precision', Genève, circa 1970.Fine 18K gold and diamond keyless ring watch.

C. Two-body, flexible bar-links set with pavé diamonds, bezel set with matching diamonds. D. Matte silvered, gold applied markers, gold 'index' 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.Signed on the dial and the movement.Diam. 15 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

USD 1,700 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 102

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

Renmore, Swiss, circa 1970.Fine 18K gold keyless ring watch.

C. Two-body, polished, finger-loop with two prongs on each sides. D. Dark green, with gold Arabic numerals '3', '6', '9' and '12', square dots for other markers. M. 6???, rhodiumed, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, 17 jewels, Incablock antishock device on both balance pivots.Signed on the dial.Diam. 14x24 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,200 - 1,600

USD 650 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 103

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

Fortuna, Swiss, circa 1935.Fine 18K gold enamel and diamond keyless watch with concealed winding crown.

C. Two-body, hinged, side of bezel with engraved scrolling, top with champlevé enamel geometrical pattern, flanked by two spring-loaded gold matte panels set with diamonds. D. Mother-of-pearl, Arabic numerals, inner minute ring, 'Cathedral' hands. M. 5???, rhodiumed, 'fausses côtes' decoration, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, flat balance spring, 15 jewels.Signed on the dial.Diam. 13x22 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 104

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

Ferza, Swiss, circa 1925.Fine 18K gold and diamond keyless watch with concealed winding crown.

C. Two-body, hinged, the sides flanked by three rows of diamonds, sides engraved with scrolls and geometrical patterns. D. White, Arabic numerals inner minute ring. M. 5???, rhodiumed, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, crown-set.Signed on the dial.Diam. 23x15 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

USD 900 - 1,100

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 105

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

Marvin, Swiss, circa 1950.Fine 'Staybrite' stainless steel keyless ring watch.

C. Two-body, polished. D. Silvered with applied steel markers and Arabic quarter numerals, 'juvenile' hands. M. 6???, rhodiumed, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, 17 jewels.Signed on the dial.Diam. 15 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 500 - 700

USD 300 - 400

Sold: CHF 920

LOT 106

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

Swiss, circa 1890.Fine 18K rose gold, hunting-cased, astronomical, keyless, minute repeating watch with perpetual calendar, phases of the moon and chronograph.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', polished with monogram in front, gold hinged cuvette over glazed cover for viewing the movement. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, four subsidiary sunk dials for days of the week, days of the month, months of the four year leap cycle and subsidiary seconds with inner phases of the moon aperture, gold 'Louis XV' hands. M. 20???, rhodiumed, straight-line, calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, bled-steel Breguet balance spring, going train jeweled to the 3rd wheel, the entire escapement with endstones, repeating train jeweled to the hammers, chronograph fully jeweled, 'swan-neck' micrometric regulator, lever set, repeating on gongs through activating the slide in the band.Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

USD 16,000 - 18,000

LOT 107

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, No. 11289, circa 1890.Fine 18K gold, keyless, minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four-body, 'bassine', front and back covers engine-turned, polished band, front cover with engraved initials 'EL'. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minutes and chronograph scale, blued-steel 'spade' hands, gold chronograph hand. M. 20???, nickel, 'fausses côtes' decoration, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature screws, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, wolf-teeth winding wheels, going train jeweled to the center with endstons on the entire escapement, repeating train jeweled to the hammers, chronograph fully jeweled, repeating on gongs through activating the slide in the band.Signed on dial, case, and movement, stamped with Nardin?s mark inside back cover.Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

USD 3,900 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 108

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

Swiss, circa 1890.Fine 18K rose gold, keyless, minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four-body, 'bassine', polished with engraved coat-of-arms in the back, the front with applied gold initial 'N' surmounted by a gold crown, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings, gold hinged cuvette, gold 'spade' hands. M. 19???, nickel, straight-line, calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Palladium Breguet balance spring, all three trains fully jeweled, escapement with endstones, frosted winding wheels, repeating ogongs through activating the slide in the band.Diam. 52.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

USD 3,900 - 4,500

LOT 109

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle, No. 13912, circa 1915.Fine 18K gold hunting-cased, keyless, minute repeating watch.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', polished, gold hinged cuvette, repeating slide in milled groove in the band.D. Matte gilded, Arabic numerals, Breguet hands. M. 18???, nickel, 'fausses côtes' decoration, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, going train jeweled to the center, balance and escape wheels with end-stones, index regulator, repeating on gongs through activating the slide in the band.Signed on dial, cuvette, and movement, stamped with Nardin?s mark inside back cover.Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 3,500 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 110

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Explorer II", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1655, 1970's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster "Flush-Fit" bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, steel bezel graduated in 24 hours.D. black with tritium-coated indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands, the orange arrow to indicate diurnal and nocturnal hours according to the 24 hour-graduated bezel. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 39 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

USD 5,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 111

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 5504, 1980's.Fine tonneau shaped, water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown. D. black with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes. "Skeleton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

USD 2,200 - 2,500

LOT 112

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1016, 1980's.Fine tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

USD 2,500 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 6,670

LOT 113

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Explorer II", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1655, 1970's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster "Flush-Fit" bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, steel bezel graduated in 24 hours.D. black with tritium-coated indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands, the orange arrow to indicate diurnal and nocturnal hours according to the 24 hour-graduated bezel. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 39 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 10,000

USD 5,000 - 5,600

LOT 114

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6564, 1950's.Fine tonneau shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown. D. black with applied ogival-shaped steel and radium indexes. "Dauphine" steel hands. M. Cal. 1050, 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 1,500 - 2,000

USD 800 - 1,100

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 115

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

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

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, black graduated revolving bezel with the arrow showing the point zero. D. black with triangular, round and bâton radium-coated indexes. "Skeleton" radium-coated 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 9,000 - 10,000

USD 5,000 - 5,600

LOT 116

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", Ref. 5508, third generation, 1980's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 100 m./330ft., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel "Flush-Fit" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

USD 2,000 - 2,300

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 117

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea-Dweller, Submariner 2000, 2000ft/610m., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1665, 1970's.Fine center-seconds self-winding, water-resistant to 2000ft./610m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date. Accompanied by a stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown on the 9, on the band, the gas-escape valve. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-sping.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

USD 2,800 - 3,400

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 118

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

Rolex, Genève, Ref. 8648, circa 1980.Very fine 18K gold, diamond, and pearl brooch with watch.

C. A dancing ballerina holding the watch in her hands. D. Silvered with applied gold markers at '3', '6' and '9', applied gold indexes, gold 'Bâton' hands. M. 6???, cal. 1401, 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, case and the movement.Dim. Brooch 50x46 mm; diam watch: 15 mm

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

USD 2,200 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 7,360

LOT 119

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

Piaget, Swiss, circa 1980.Very fine 18K gold keyless purse watch, set in a 20 U.S. Dollar coin dated 1904.

C. Double body, the coin opening with a push-piece concealed in the band. D. Matte pink gold with Roman numerals, 'Feuille' blued-steel hands. M. 9???, cal 9P, rhodiumed, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, and 5 positions, self-compensating balance spring.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam.35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,400 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 120

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

Bammerlin, Genève, circa 1980.Very fine 18K gold keyless purse watch, set in a 20 U.S. Dollar coin dated 1904.

C. Double body, the coin opening by means of a push-piece concealed in the band. D. Matte yellow gold with Roman numerals, black 'Bâton' hands. M. 9???, gilded, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating balance spring.Signed on the dial.Diam.35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,400 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 121

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

Dunhill, movement No. 104275, case No. 5245 by Tavannes, circa 1940.Fine and rare sterling silver and black lacquer, painted in Japanese style 'La Captive' purse watch.

C. Rectangular with two panels that flip open by pressing the spring-loaded sides of the case to display the movement and the dial, which can be tilted and held by the panels, making it a desk clock. The entire case is covered with black lacquer and painted in Chinese style showing a plant near a stream. D. Matted silver with applied gold Arabic numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 8??? cal 816, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, flat balancepring, index regulator.Signed Tavannes on dial, case, and movement, and 'Dunhill' on the dial.Dim. 46x34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,400 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 122

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

Perrelet, Horloger Mécanicien du Roy, Paris, No. 478, engraved 11/32 (probably meaning November 1832), stamped with a French gold mark used from Aug 16, 1819 to May 9, 1832.Interesting 18K rose gold, 12 hour recorder, independent dead-seconds watch with two motion trains.

C. Four-body, 'forme quatre-baguettes', engine-turned back centered by a fine engraving of Homage de Socrates, with a bust of Socrates at the top, engine-turned band, gold hinged cuvette. D. Silver, engine-turned with symmetrical small Roman and Arabic chapter rings, and small subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 23???, bar, fire-gilded, double train, cylinder escapement, monometallic platinum three-arm flat balance, index regulator with compensation curb, parachute on top pivot, jeweledto the third wheel. Independent dead center-seconds by means of a flirt which acts on the escape pinion and an activating bolt in the band. One motion train is driven directly by the independent seconds train in order to be used as hour and minute recorder.Signed on the dial and cuvette.Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 4,500 - 5,700

LOT 123

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

David Delachaux, Le Locle, Switzerland, No. 9760, retailed by Barich Cornell, New York, circa 1850.Fine 18K gold, hunting-cased, 12 hour recorder, independent dead-seconds watch with two motion trains.

C. Four-body, 'forme quatre baguettes', bezels engraved with scrolled foliage, front cover engraved with a scene of two gentlemen riding in two-wheeled carriages, the back engraved with a galloping horse with a nude woman tied onto it. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold with two small symmetrical Roman chapter rings, and small subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands, blued-steel sweep-seconds hand. M. 21???, gilded, double train, 3/4 plate with cylindrical pillars, lateral club-tooth lever escapement,teel escape wheel, bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring with index regulator. The back plate with large translucent 'Liverpool' jewels. Independent dead center-seconds by means of a flirt on the escape pinion and through an activating bolt in the band. One motion train is driven directly from the independent seconds train in order to be used as hour and minute recorders, but it can be used as a second time zone dial if the independent seconds are run continuously.Signed on the movement, the cuvette signed by the retailer.Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

USD 3,400 - 3,900

LOT 124

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

Mathey Peytieu, Locle, No. 5203, circa 1850.Fine 18K gold hunting-cased,12 hour recorder, independent dead-seconds watch with two motion trains.

C. Four-body, 'forme quatre baguettes', engine-turned, front centered with blank cartouche, hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold with two small symmetrical Roman chapter rings, and small subsidiary seconds. Gold 'arrow' hands.M. 19???, bar, gilded, double train, lateral club-tooth lever escapement, steel escape wheel, bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring with index regulator, 29 jewels. Independent dead center-seconds by means of a flirt on the escape pinion and through activating bolt in the band. One motion train is driven directly from the independent seconds train in order to be used as hour and minute recorders.Signed on the cuvette, case stamped 'G.C & Co'.Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

USD 2,500 - 3,100

LOT 125

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

Vaucher Frères à Fleurier, Swiss, circa 1840.Very fine 18K gold, double-barrel, special escapement watch for 8-day duration.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', coin-edge, back cover with barley-corn engine-turning, gold hinged cuvette decorated with moiré pattern engine-turning within a round frame decorated in wave pattern engine-turning with advancing indexing every circle. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring. M. 19???, fire-gilded, ruby duplex escapement, ruby impulse pin, fire-gilded monometallic balance, flat balance spring, jeweled on five wheels, with balance and escape wheels with endstones in châton.Signed on dial and case.Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

USD 2,000 - 2,300

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 126

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

Henry Capt, Genève, No. 326015, circa 1920.Very fine and rare 18K gold keyless 8-day watch.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. Silvered, applied Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds, and up-and-down scale calibrated for 8 days, gold 'cathedral' hands. M. 16???, rhodiumed, 'fausses côtes' decoration, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, all wheels jeweled, the entire escapement with ruby endstones, 'swan-neck' micrometric regulator.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

USD 2,800 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 127

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

Gontard et Cie, à Paris, No. 1153, circa 1870.Fine and rare 18K gold, 15-day going watch with power reserve indication.

C. Three-body, 'forme quatre baguettes', engine-turned with reeded band. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel 'spade' hands. M. 19???, gilded brass, 8 jewels, special calibre with large mainspring barrel covering the entire back of the watch, winding indication sector calibrated for 15 days on the barrel cover driven directly from the pinion mounted on the winding arbor. Cylinder escapement, monometallic three-arm balance, flat balance spring.Signed on the dial and barrel cover.Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

USD 1,700 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 128

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

Breguet "Type XX", No. 21126, 1970's.Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register, with black bezel.

C. three-body, polished, screw-down case back, graduated revolving bezel, lapidated lugs. D. black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes registers. "Bâton" tritium-coated hands. M. 14''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Signed on the dial, numbered on the case.Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

USD 3,000 - 3,600

LOT 129

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

J. Auricoste, Type 20, 1970's.Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel military wristwatch, with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register.

C. three-body, polished, screw-down case back, revolving graduated bezel. D. black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals, auxiliary dials for the seconds, and the 30 minutes register. "Bâton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 14''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Signed on the dial and the movement, numbered on the case.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,600 - 3,200

USD 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 130

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1016, 1980's.Fine tonneau shaped, water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown. D. black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

USD 2,500 - 3,100

LOT 131

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1680, third generation, 1980's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 200 m./660ft., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel "Flush-Fit" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

USD 2,800 - 6,000

LOT 132

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "GMT Master", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1675, 1960's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, two time zone, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with three hands. Accompanied by a stainless steel Jubilée bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and protected crown, graduated and reeded revolving red and blue bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated steel hands with independent adjustment.M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

USD 3,000 - 3,600

LOT 133

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Submariner", Ref. 5513, third generation, 1980's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 200 m./660ft., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel "Flush-Fit" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for decompression times, "Triplock" winding crown protected by "Crown Guard". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

USD 1,100 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 3,335

LOT 134

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1680, third generation, 1980's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 200 m./660ft., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel "Flush-Fit" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding crown protected by the "Crown Guard". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

USD 2,800 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 135

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea-Dweller, Submariner 2000, 2000ft/610m., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1665, 1970's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 2000ft./610m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date. Accompanied by a stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel for decompression times, "Triplock" winding crown on the 9, on the band, the gas-escape valve. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date, the words "Sea-Dweller - Submariner 2000" in red. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-bsorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

USD 5,000 - 6,200

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 136

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1680, third generation, 1980's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 200 m./660ft., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel "Flush-Fit" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding crown protected by the "Crown Guard". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

USD 2,800 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 137

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

Jeannot, Genève, No. 18757, circa 1880.Fine 18K gold, keyless watch for the Spanish market with original fitted box and two extra original dials.

C. Four-body, 'forme deux filets', engine-turned back centered by an oval cartouche in blank surrounded by a delicate floral engraving, elaborate engine-turning inside, reeded band, each bezel double reeded, hinged glazed cuvette. D. Silver with multicolored gold applied floral decoration, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, blued-steel 'spade' hands. M. 19???, nickel, barrel bridge with fine spotting decoration, the rest in 'fausses côtes' decoration, straight-line, calibrated lever escapement,cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, jeweled to the 3rd wheel, with endstones on the entire escapement, gold train, pin-set.Signed on dial and box, numbered on the case and the box.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

USD 2,000 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 7,245

LOT 138

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

Girard Perregaux, Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 16719-77169, circa 1880.Fine 18K gold hunting-cased pocket chronometer.

C. Four-body massive 'bassine et filets', polished, front centered with monogram within floral engraving, elaborate engine-turning inside covers, gold hinged cuvette with fine engine-turned border over gold hinged glazed bezel. D. Silver, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with dot divisions, subsidiary seconds, blued-steel "spade" hands, snap-on fit. M. 18??? half-plate, nickel, damascened in a star pattern, pivoted detent escapement, gold wheels, bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperture screws, blued-steel Breguet balance spring.Signed dial, case, and movement.Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

USD 2,800 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 139

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

Audemars Frères, Swiss, No. 45559, retailed by Spangenberg & Freccero, Montevideo, circa 1910.Fine 18K rose gold, demi hunting-cased astronomical, keyless, minute repeating watch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, and chronograph.

C. Four-body, 'bassine et filets', polished, with a coat-of-arms and the motto 'Deus Alit Eos'. Hinged gold cuvette. The inside back cover stamped with 'A.H. GENEVE' in an ellipse. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes and chronograph divisions, four subsidiary sunk dials for days of the week, days of the month, months of the four-year leap cycle and subsidiary seconds with inner phases of the moon aperture. Gold 'spade' hands, the chronograph and calendar hands in blued-stee. M. 19???, gilded brass, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric regulator, wolf-teeth winding wheels, the going, repeater and chronograph trains fully jeweled. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

USD 17,000 - 20,000

LOT 140

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

Allard à Péronne, Swiss, circa 1890.Fine 18K rose gold watch with special balance spring.

C. Three-body, 'Directoire', polished, back centered with initials 'DG', gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes in red, gold "spade" hands. M. 18 1/2??? matte gilded bar calibre, straight-line, calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature screws, blued-steel helical balance spring with terminal curves, index regulator, frosted wolf-teeth winding wheels, pin-set.Signed on the caseDiam. 48 mm

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 141

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

Fritz Piguet & Bachmann, Genève, No. 9159, circa 1887.Fine 18K rose gold, hunting-cased lever chronometer, Bulletin de l?observatoire 1ère classe A.

C. Four-body, 'deux filets', polished, front monogrammed 'AR', reeded bezels. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds, blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 18???, nickel, half-plate, 'fausses côtes' decoration, straight-line, calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring with Phillips outer terminal curve, jeweled to the center with endstones on the entire escapement, most in gold châtons.Signed on the case, numbered on the movement and case.Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

USD 1,100 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 142

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

Swiss, circa 1990.Fine 18K gold, hunting-cased, keyless, minute repeating watch.

C. Four-body, 'bassine et filets', polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes, subsidiary sunk seconds, blued-steel "spade" hands, snap-on fit. M. 20???, 3/4 plate, matte gilding, lateral lever escapement with the entire lift on the pallets, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, jeweled to the center with endstones on the entire escapement, repeating on gongs through activating the slide in the band.Diam. 53 mm

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

USD 1,700 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 143

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "DateJust", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6627, 1970's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, 18K pink gold mid-size wristwatch with date, and with 18K polished and brushed pink gold Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, reeded bezel. D. champagne with applied pink gold indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date, sapphire crystal. "Dauphine" tritium-coated pink gold hands. M. Cal. 1160, rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.Approx. overall length of bracelet 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 5,500

USD 2,800 - 3,100

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 144

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "DateJust", Ref. 16000, 1990's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel and 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp.

C. ref. 16014, three-body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, white gold reeded bezel. D. champagne with applied gold and tritium indexes, over the 6, the Saudi Arabian Eagle Emblem. "Bâton" tritium-coated gold hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 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: AAA

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

USD 2,200 - 2,500

LOT 145

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

Rolex Oysterquartz "DateJust", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 17000 B, 1980's.Fine center-seconds self-winding, tonneau shaped, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, and stainless steel and yellow gold integrated Rolex bracelet.

C. ref. 17000, three-body, bicolor, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, reeded yellow gold bezel and crown, steel case, sapphire crystal. D. champagne with applied gold and tritium indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated gold hands. M. Cal. 5035 with quartz standardization.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

USD 1,100 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 146

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "DateJust", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1601, 1960's.Fine tonneau shaped, water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, reeded bezel, screw-down case back and crown, "Cyclope" crystal. D. champagne with applied gold and black indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, 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

LOT 147

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

Rolex Cosmograph "Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6239, with steel bezel, 1970's.Fine water-resistant stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolor black and matte silver with applied steel tritium-coated indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" tritium-coated steel hands. M. 13''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to three positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 23,000 - 28,000

USD 13,000 - 15,500

Sold: CHF 35,650

LOT 148

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

Rolex Oyster" Cosmograph", Ref. 6263, with black bezel.Fine water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with black bezel. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back, chronograph buttons and winding crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolor black and satiné silver with applied steel bâton indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" tritium-coated steel hands. M. 13''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

USD 9,000 - 10,200

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 149

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

Rolex "Oyster Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic", Ref. 6036, so-called "Jean-Claude Killy", 1950's.Fine tonneau shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and triple date. Accompanied by a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown. D. matte silver with inlaid polished steel triangular indexes and Arabic numerals, "guilloché" auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer blue painted graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Alpha" polished steel hands. M. 13''' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-sprin.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 32,000 - 38,000

USD 18,000 - 21,000

Sold: CHF 40,250

LOT 150

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6062, 1950's.Very fine and rare tonneau shaped, water-resistant, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases. Accompanied by a leather strap and yellow gold plated Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed case back. D. matte silver with applied gold star and radium-coated triangular indexes, auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Dauphine" radium-coated yellow 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. 36 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

USD 34,000 - 39,000

LOT 151

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

Movado, Ref. 4891, 1940's.Fine square 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a pink gold-plated Movado buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, overhanging rounded teardrop lugs, concave bezel, "bombé" crystal. D. black with applied pink gold pyramidal indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 10''' rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 30 x 42 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

USD 650 - 800

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 152

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

Universal Genève, "Automatic", Ref. 10239-1, 1950's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, graduated bezel, straight lugs. D. satiné gold. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 138 SS, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, rotor à butoirs.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 30 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 800 - 1,000

USD 450 - 600

Sold: CHF 1,208

LOT 153

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

Cyma, Swiss, 1940's.Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished, fluted central lugs with extended navette-shaped mobile elements. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Epée" black hands. M. Cal. 11 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,000 - 1,200

USD 550 - 700

Sold: CHF 1,150

LOT 154

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

Longines, "Conquest Automatic", 1950's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screw-down case back bearing a gold and blue enamel medallion, straight lugs.D. copper-colored with a faceted polished outer ring, applied pink gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 291, rhodium-plated, 24 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,200 - 1,400

USD 650 - 800

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 155

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

Breitling Genève, "Datora", 1970's.Fine water-resistant stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date, round button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. three-body, polished, screw-down case back, black and polished graduated revolving bezel, lapidated lugs.D. black and white with applied steel and tritium indexes, auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 15 pulsations, aperture for the date. "Bâton" white hands. M. 13''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 39 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

USD 900 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 156

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

Breitling Genève, "Football", Ref. 2734.3, 1970's.Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph and a red graduation on the dial calculating the 45 minutes of football periods and an aperture with a tricolor indication.

C. three-body, polished, revolving graduated bezel. D. blue and red with tritium-coated indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial, outer functions graduation, aperture for the anti-zero setting lock. "Bâton" white hands. M.13''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 41 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

USD 1,000 - 1,500

LOT 157

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

Breitling Genève, "Chronomat", Ref. 1808, circa 1969.Fine and very large stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date, round button chronograph, register, telemeter and slide rule.

C. three-body, polished, screw-down case back, black revolving reeded bezel, lapidated lugs. D. black and "guilloché" silver with applied steel and tritium indexes, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer graduation for the tachometer, telemeter, the slide-rule and the decimal scale. "Bâton" tritium-coated hands.M. Cal.11, 14 3/4''' with switching wheel, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,400 - 2,700

USD 1,300 - 2,700

LOT 158

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

Breitling Genève, "Top Time", 1960's.Fine stainless steel and gold-plated gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. three-body, polished, bicolor, lapidated lugs. D. black and "guilloché" silver with applied gold and tritium indexes, auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" tritium-coated 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 1,000 - 1,500

USD 550 - 850

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 159

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

Gübelin, Lucerne, 1950's.Fine astronomic center-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, bicolor, polished, dust-protecting cap, screw-down case back, fluted yellow gold lugs and pushers, steel case. D. matte silver with applied gold and painted indexes, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. 11 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 2 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

USD 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 160

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

Record Watch Co., Genève, 1950's.Fine astronomic stainless steel and yellow gold-plated gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, triple date and moon phases.

C. two-body, bicolor, polished, triangular lapidated lugs, bezel and lugs coated with yellow gold, steel case. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary dial for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 88, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-pring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

USD 1,100 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 161

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

Movado, Ref. 4816, 1940's.Fine center-seconds 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date.

C. three-body, solid, polished, lapidated triangular lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied pink gold Breguet numerals, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Alpha" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 10''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

USD 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 162

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

Movado, Ref. 44823, 1940's.Fine center-seconds 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date.

C. three-body, solid, polished, stepped band, fluted teardrop lugs, inscribed back. D. two-tone silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and round indexes, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 10''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,600 - 2,200

USD 900 - 1,300

Sold: CHF 2,415

LOT 163

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

Omega Automatic, "Seamaster 300", 1960's.Fine center-seconds self-winding, water-resistant, gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Omega buckle.

C. three-body, polished, screw-down case back with logo, revolving graduated bezel, lapidated lugs. D. black with radium-coated indexes and painted white Arabic numerals. "Lozenge" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 550, copper-colored, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 42 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,200 - 1,600

USD 650 - 900

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 164

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

Breitling Genève, "Navitimer", Ref. 806, circa 1966.Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, telemeter and slide-rule. Accompanied by a stainless steel Breitling buckle.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, revolving reeded and graduated steel bezel, lapidated lugs. D. black and "guilloché" matte silver with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduations for the minutes, the telemeter and the slide-rule. "Bâton" tritium-coated white hands. M. 14''' copper-coated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 41 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,400 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 165

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

A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte, i. Sa., No. 200113, finished by Andreas Huber, München-Berlin, circa 1941.Fine 0.900 silver, keyless pocket lever chronometer with 35-hour power reserve indication, made for the Kriegsmarine, Service Number M. 4369.

C. Three-body, massive, 'Lucia', polished, the back engraved with the serial number and the Service Number. Hinged silver cuvette. D. Silvered with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and up-and-down scale. Blued-steel 'spade' hands. M. 21??? caliber 48, matte gilded, three-quarter plate, 17 jewels, straight-line club-tooth lever escapement with lateral banking extension at the entry pallet, anibal-brass Guillaume balance, Breguet balance spring with Phillips outer terminal curve, index regulatomicrometrically controlled by swan neck spring, planetary up-and-down gearing, patented balance spring stud fastening design.Signed on the case, dial, and movement.Diam. 59 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

USD 3,000 - 3,600

LOT 166

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

Universal Genève, 1940's.Fine, large, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, and tachometer.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs. D. champagne with radium-coated Arabic numerals, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Lozenge" radium-coated hands. M. 14''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,400 - 1,700

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 167

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

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, No. 1031630, sold on April 9, 1943 to Gerl & Schipper, Cologne, Germany, Kriegsmarine number M-7799.Fine stainless steel keyless watch.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', polished, stainless steel detachable cuvette spotted inside, back stamped with the Third Reich eagle and Kriegsmarine number. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, subsidiary sunk seconds, blued-steel 'Feuilles' hands. M. 18???, cal 67, rhodiumed, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, 15 jewels, three in châtons, spring-loaded micrometric regulator.Signed by the maker and Kriegsmarine on dial, stamped with IWC trademark on case and movement.Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

USD 2,000 - 2,300

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 168

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

L. Leroy & Cie., 13 & 15 Galerie Montpensier, Palais Royal, Paris, No. 14859, circa 1890.Fine 'argent fin' (silver) keyless watch.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', polished, 'argent fin' hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds, snap-on fit, blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 21???, gilded, cross-line damascening decoration, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, jeweled to the center with balance and escape wheels with ruby endstones, frosted winding wheels, pin-set.Signed on dial, case, and movement.Diam. 59 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

USD 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 169

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

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, No. 1076391, sold on May 23, 1940 to Siegfried Heindorf, Berlin, Germany, Kriegsmarine number M-6313.Fine stainless steel keyless watch.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', polished, stainless steel detachable cuvette spotted inside, back stamped with the Third Reich eagle and Kriegsmarine number. D. Silvered, Arabic numerals, subsidiary sunk seconds, blued-steel 'Feuilles' hands. M. 18???, cal 67, rhodiumed, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, 15 jewels, three in châtons, spring-loaded micrometric regulator.Signed by the maker and Kriegsmarine on dial, stamped with IWC trademark on case and movement.Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

USD 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 170

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

A. Lange & Söhne, No. 214070, 1940's.Fine large, indirect center-seconds, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch.

C. three-body, brushed, ball-shaped winding-crown. D. black with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes in 60 minutes, concentric, in 12 hours. "Lozenge" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 19 1/2''' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Case and movement signed.Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

USD 2,500 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 171

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

Albert H. Potter & Co. Geneva, No. 17, circa 1880.Very fine and rare 18K gold hunting-cased keyless pocket chronometer.

C. Three-body, massive, 'bassine et filets' engine-turned in barleycorn pattern. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds, snap-on fit, blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 20 ???, nickel, patented caliber, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 22 jewels, most in screwed gold settings, great wheel screwed on to the barrel cap. Patented pivoted detent escapement, shock-absorbing counterpoised and off-set passing spring. Two-arm cut bimetallic balance, free-sprung helical balance spring withterminal curves.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

USD 16,600 - 19,500

LOT 172

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

Henry Capt, Geneva, No. 20210, circa 1875.Very fine 18K gold pocket chronometer.

C. Four-body, 'bassine et filets', engine-turned, gold hinged cuvette, hinged-front bezel. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, 'fleur-de-lys' hands. M. 20??? gilded 3/4 plate, pivoted detent chronometer escapement, free-sprung spherical balance spring with gold mean and temperature screws, detent is held in place by a small straight spring with means to adjust the tension, instead of typical balance-like tension spring, gold escape wheel, fusee and chain.Signed on dial, case, and movement.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

USD 10,000 - 12,500

LOT 173

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

Paul Ditisheim, Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 46874, circa 1916.Extremely fine silver (0.935), keyless deck watch with 52-hour winding indicator in original fitted three-body mahogany box. Bulletin de Marche from the Observatoire Astronomique et Chronométrique de Neuchâtel from 1918 and another from 1920, with original bill of sale.

C. Three-body, massive 'bassine et filets carrure plate', polished, fluted band, the back stamped with maker?s trademark, silver detachable cuvette. D. Matte silver with Roman numerals and outer minute ring, 52-hour up-and-down subsidiary dial, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued-steel 'spade' hands. M. 25???, matte gilded, straight-line lever escapement, 21 jewels, anibal-brass Guillaume balance with gold temperature screws, Breguet balance spring with Phillips outer and inner terminal curves, goingtrain jeweled to the center with endstones on the entire escapement.Signed on the dial, movement and the box, stamped with Ditisheim?s trademark on the case.Diam. 65 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

USD 6,500 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 37,950

LOT 174

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

Ulysse Nardin, Locle and Genève, No. 25022, case No. 377956, circa 1920.Very fine 18K gold keyless lever chronometer.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, blue outer Arabic minutes, subsidiary sunk seconds, blued-steel 'spade' hands. M. 18???, rhodiumed, 'fausses côtes' decoration, straight-line lever escapement, Guillaume anibal-brass bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Phillips inner and outer terminal curves, jeweled to the center with endstones on the entire escapement, 'swan-neck' micrometric regulator.Signed on dial, case, and movement.Diam. 51.6 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

USD 2,000 - 2,300

Sold: CHF 4,255

LOT 175

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

LeCoultre, Swiss, circa 1890.Small gold and enamel 'Louis XV' style pendant watch.

C. Four-body, 'Louis XV', back with a polychrome painted enamel of a lady with a sheep on a leash in the countryside, bezel set with half-pearls. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer Arabic minutes, slightly convex, snap-on fit. M. 9???, matte-gilded, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, 10 jewels, pin-set. Signed on the movement.Diam. 25 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,600 - 3,200

USD 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 176

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

Swiss, circa 1905.Small, interesting Art Nouveau 18K gold, enamel and diamond pendant watch with gold chain.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', the back with two applied flowers in plique-à-jour enamel, one set with a diamond, stems, and leaves in translucent green cloisonné enamel. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring of small gold paillon dots, gold 'Louis XV' hands. M. 9???, rhodiumed, 'fausses côtes' decoration, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, 15 jewels.Diam. 26 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,200 - 4,600

USD 2,300 - 2,600

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 177

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

Swiss, circa 1900.Small 18K gold enamel and diamond pendant watch.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', the back and the band with applied gold-leaf decoration of a sunset over a body of water in enamel, four rose-cut diamonds representing the sun and sun rays, gold hinged cuvette monogrammed 'MHT'. D. White enamel, slightly convex, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring of small, gold paillon dots, snap-on fit. M. 10???, matte-gilded, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, 15 jewels.Diam. 29 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,600 - 3,200

USD 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 178

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 66299, case No. 66299, circa 1877.Fine 18K gold hunting-cased pendant watch centered with a diamond, accompanied by a gold fob in matching style. Accompanied by fitted box and original certificate.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', covers decorated with circular grooves, the front centered by rose-cut diamond, gold hinged cuvette with a gold 'twisted rope' chain finished with a ball in matching circular grooves also centered by a rose-cut diamond. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, blued-steel 'spade' hands, snap-on fit. M. 10???, rhodiumed, 'fausses côtes' decoration, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance (probably gold), flat balance spring, 10 jewels, frosted wolf-teethwinding wheels, pin-set.Signed on dial and the case.Diam. 28 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,500 - 7,000

USD 3,600 - 3,900

Sold: CHF 7,360

LOT 179

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

French, miniature by Paillet, circa 1910, case No. 3986 attributed to Verger, Paris.Fine oval platinum, diamond- and pearl-set pendant watch with matching pearl set chain.

C. Three-body, oval within rose-cut diamond and seed pearl-set frame, the glazed back with ivory inset painted with a fine blue and white miniature in Neo-classical style of Venus and Cupid on the back and probably the Bath of Diana in the front. D. Ivory, painted miniature in matching style, white, delicate Arabic numerals, blued-steel Breguet hands. M. Cross-shaped, 13x10???, matte-gilded, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring,eweled to the center with escape and balance wheels in endstones, frosted winding wheels, crown-set.Signed by the painter on both ivory panels, movement stamped 'Brevet S.G.D.G.' referring to the patented cross-shape. Dim. 32x41 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 13,225

LOT 180

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

A. Lange & S?hne, Glash?tte, No. 34387, circa 1895.Very fine 18K gold and niello, hunting-cased, lever-chronometer, case designed by Prof. Graff.

C. Four-body 'demi-bassine', Renaissance style design, entirely engraved, central cartouche with Minerva?s head with feather cap, diadem and a necklace, surrounded by courting birds, cornucopias, flower ribbons and small repeated ribbon pattern, gold, bow and the upper part of the pendant engraved, hinged cuvette, back cover with box-hinge, under the cuvette a glazed bezel to view the movement without danger of letting dust inside. Numbered same as the movement. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals,with outer Arabic red minutes, subsidiary, sunk seconds, 'spade' hands M. 1st quality, 19???, gilded-brass, 3/4 plate, straight-line lever escapement, 19 jewels, Lange?s bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, gold escape wheel and pallet fork, jeweled to the center, back plate jewels in gold 'ch?tons', entire escapement with endstones with diamond over the upper balance pivot, Lange patented lever set designSigned on the dial and the movement, back cover stamped inside with Lange?s mark.Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

USD 22,000 - 28,000

LOT 181

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

Julius Assmann, Glashütte I/Sachsen, No. 21062, retailed by Spangenberg y Frecerro, Montevideo (Uruguay), circa 1918.Fine 18K gold, 1st quality keyless watch with chronograph and 30-minute register in original rosewood fitted box.

C. Four-body, 'Lucia', engine-turned back, small round cartouche in the center with monogram 'EC', gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, triple-sunk, subsidiary sunk seconds at 3 o?clock, minute register at 9 o?clock, gold 'Louis XV' hands, the sunk center with manufacturer?s signature. M. 18???, gilded-brass 3/4 plate, straight-line lever escapement, 23 jewels, Lange?s cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, gold escape wheel anpallet fork, swan-neck micrometric regulator, gold chronograph wheels, pin-set.Signed on dial, stamped with Assmann?s mark inside back cover, retailer on cuvette and on the box.Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 182

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

Auguste Saltzman, Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 1325, circa 1875.Very fine 18K gold, hunting-cased, keyless, two-train, independent seconds watch with quarter-second 'foudroyante'.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', engine-turned in barleycorn pattern, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette decorated with fine engine-turning at the edge. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, minute ring, outer 'foudroyante' scale calibrated in quarters of a second, subsidiary sunk 'diablotine', very fine two-tone, blued-steel and gold Breguet hands. M. 21???, nickel, straight-line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature screws, blued-steel Breguet balance sprng with Phillips outer terminal curve, both trains fully jeweled, the escapement with ruby endstones, tandem winding.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 183

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

A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte, No. 34383, circa 1895.Very fine 18K rose gold hunting-cased lever-chronometer.

C. Four-body 'demi-bassine', polished, monogrammed 'BG' in front, gold hinged cuvette. Numbered same as the movement. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, double-sunk, subsidiary sunk seconds, sunk center with Lange?s signature, gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 1st quality, 19???, gilded-brass, 3/4 plate, straight-line lever escapement, 19 jewels, Lange?s bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, gold escape wheel and pallet fork, jeweled to the center, back plate jewelsn gold 'châtons', entire escapement with endstones with diamond over the upper balance pivot, Lange patented lever set designSigned on the dial and the movement, back cover stamped inside with Lange?s mark.Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 184

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

A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte, No 65155, circa 1910.Very fine 18K gold lever-chronometer.

C. Four-body 'deux filets', polished, gold-hinged cuvette. Numbered same as the movement. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, double-sunk, subsidiary sunk seconds, sunk center with Lange?s signature, gold "spade" hands. M. 1st quality, 19???, gilded-brass, 3/4-plate, straight-line lever escapement, 17 jewels, Lange?s bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, gold escape wheel and pallet fork, jeweled to the center, back plate jewels in gold 'châtons', entire escapeent with endstones with diamond over the upper balance pivot, Lange patented lever set designSigned on the dial and the movement, back cover stamped inside with Lange?s mark.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

USD 2,200 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 185

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

A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte, No. 58256, circa 1906.Very fine 18K gold lever-chronometer.

C. Four-body 'demi-bassine', engine-turned, gold hinged cuvette, numbered same as the movement. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds, gold 'spade' hands. M. 1st quality, 19???, gilded-brass, 3/4 plate, straight-line lever escapement, 17 jewels, Lange?s bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, gold escape wheel and pallet fork, jeweled to the center, back plate jewels in gold 'châtons', entire escapement with endstones with diamond over the uper balance pivot, Lange patented lever-set designSigned on the dial and the movement, back cover stamped inside with Lange?s mark.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

USD 2,200 - 2,800

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 186

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

A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte, No. 38960, circa 1895.Very fine 18K rose gold hunting-cased watch.

C. Four-body 'deux filets', polished, box-hinged, monogrammed 'SI' in front, gold hinged cuvette. Numbered same as the movement. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds, gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 19???, gilded-brass, 3/4-plate, straight-line lever escapement, 13 jewels, Lange?s bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, gold escape wheel and pallet fork, jeweled to the center, Lange?s patented lever-set design.Signed on the dial and the movement, back cover stamped inside with Lange?s mark.Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

USD 3,600 - 4,200

LOT 187

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1286621, case No. 2754701, Ref. 3588-901, made in 1975, sold on February 28, 1977.Very fine flat self-winding, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch bearing the effigy of a member of the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia painted on the dial. Accompanied by a linen-textured 18K white gold Patek Philippe bracelet.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, guilloché bezel, hooded lugs. D. matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals, on the 6, the portrait of a member of the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia in polychrome enamel. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. Cal. 28-255, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 36 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-sprin, steel rotor with inset segment of 18K gold.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

USD 11,000 - 14,000

LOT 188

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1167149, case No. 2693730, Ref. 3578/1, 1970's.Very fine and elegant, square, 18K white gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K white gold Patek Philippe woven bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished, sides set with 18 round diamonds, hooded lugs. D. matte silver with applied white gold and black indexes. "Bâton" white gold and black hands. M. Cal. 175, stamped with the "Poinçons de Genève", rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 30 x 26 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

USD 6,500 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 189

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

Piaget Genève, probably made on special order, circa 1977.Very fine and rare 18K white gold gentleman's "coin type" wristwatch. Accompanied by a heavy 18K white gold Piaget tiled bracelet.

C. four-body, solid, polished and brushed, engraved on the cover, the effigy of King Ibn Sa-ud and the dedication in Arabic characters: "Association of the Saudi Arabian Kingdom - 1373 - 1297 - Abou Ghizal Saud", engraved on the back, the map of the Saudi Arabian Peninsula. D. matte silver with painted indexes. "Bâton" blued-steel hands. M. Cal. 9 P, rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorer, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.Approx. overall length of the bracelet 205 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 190

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 333884, case No. 202915, circa 1905.Very fine 18K rose gold, hunting-cased, keyless, minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', front with engraved initials 'ACS', gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, subsidiary sunk seconds, 30-minute sunk register. M. 19???, matte gilded-brass, straight-line, calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, 'swan-neck' micrometric regulator, all three trains fully jeweled, endstones on the entire escapement, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Signed on dial, case, and movement.Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 191

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 400646, case No. 249887, begun in 1917, completed in 1925.Very fine 18K gold, moon phase, astronomical, keyless, minute repeating watch with perpetual calendar.

C. Four-body, massive, 'demi-bassine', polished, the cover with an engraved coat of arms. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold, silvered and frosted with Breguet numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months of the leap year cycle, the dates and the moon phase aperture. Blued steel 'spade' hands. M. 18???, rhodium-plated, 32 jewels, counterpoised straight-line lever escapement, 29 jewels, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongwith slide in the band.Signed on the case and movement.Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

USD 8,500 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 42,550

LOT 192

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 359361, case No. 226652, circa 1910.Fine 18K gold hunting-cased keyless watch with chronograph and pulsometer.

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minutes and chronograph ring, red heart-beat rate scale calibrated for 30 pulsations. M. 19???, matte gilded brass, straight-line lever escapement, 26 jewels, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, going train jeweled to the center with endstones on the entire escapement, 'swan-neck' micrometric regulator.Signed on dial, case, and movement.Diam. 55mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 193

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 481359, case No. 312836, circa 1947.Fine square 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, overhanging fluted lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. V 458, rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

USD 1,700 - 2,200

LOT 194

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 414488, case No. 257412, circa 1933.Fine and rare, rectangular, 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, bicolor, solid, polished and brushed, hinged case back with the initials "H.W.", yellow gold rim on the lapidated bezel, white gold case, lapidated lugs. D. matte silver with applied white gold indexes. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. 9''' rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 24 x 38 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 14,000

USD 5,500 - 7,700

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 195

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 416049, case No. 259046, circa 1935.Fine rectangular curved pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, bicolor, polished and brushed, pink gold rim on the lateral bezel, beveled sides. D. two-tone silver and gold painted with painted Arabic numerals. "Epée" pink gold hands. M. 9''' rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 3 positions, flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 22 x 38 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

USD 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 196

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 464012, case No. 308349, circa 1945.Fine astronomic, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases. Accompanied by an 18K pink gold buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, stepped band, overhanging teardrop lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold triangular indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. V 495, rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, mcrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 4,500 - 5,500

LOT 197

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève. No. 535383, case No. 360675, Ref. 4963, circa 1956.Fine flat square 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, flared, solid, polished, rounded angles. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 1003, rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

USD 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 198

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 430054, case No. 271651, retailed by Hausmann & Co., circa 1941.Fine center-seconds stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished, pink gold winding-crown, teardrop lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied pink gold Arabic numerals. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

USD 2,200 - 2,500

LOT 199

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 447625, case No. 275399, Ref. 27, circa 1943.Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied pink gold large Roman numerals and round indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12 1/2''' gilt brass, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

USD 1,900 - 2,200

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 200

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 791650, case No. 2629496, Ref. 2594/1, circa 1967.Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, "guilloché" wide bezel, straight lugs. D. champagne with engraved painted gold indexes. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 23-300, stamped with the 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.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,500 - 6,000

USD 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 5,980