380 lots

LOT 121

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868990,case No. 2626751, Ref. 1436. Produced from1938 to 1971.Extremely rare and very fine 18K yellow goldgentleman's wristwatch with square buttonsplit-second chronograph, register andtachometer. Accompanied by an 18K yellowgold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by acertificate.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed,concave lugs. D. black with applied yellow goldround indexes and Roman numerals, auxiliaryseconds and 30 minutes register dials, outertachometer graduation. 'Feuille' yellow goldhands. M. 13''' CCR, stamped with the GenevaQuality Hallmark, rhodium plated, 'faussescôtes' decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement,monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensatingBreguet balance-spring,micrometer regulator, the coaxial button on thewinding-crown is for the start-stop and return tozero functions of the split-second chronographhand.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

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Sold: CHF 707,500

LOT 122

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, 'World Time', No. 818200, case No. 295194, Ref. 542, made in 1938 and soldon 7 October 1938. Accompanied by Extract of the Archives.Extremely rare and very fine, early, small, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18Kgold buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with monogram, engraved revolving bezel bearing thenames of 30 towns in the world, extended lapidated straight lugs. D. matte silver with painted Roman numeralsand indexes, surrounded by a revolving 24-hour dial for nocturnal and diurnal hours. 'Spade' gold hands. M. 10'''rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 27 mm.

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CHF 200,000 - 250,000

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Sold: CHF 300,500

LOT 123

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, 'World Time', No. 921186, case No. 626965, Ref. 1415 HU. Production of thisreference started in 1939.Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, hand engraved revolving reeded bezel bearing the names of 31 townsin the world, teardrop lugs. D. matte silver with painted indexes and Roman numerals, surrounded by a 24-hourrevolving dial for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. Yellow gold fancy hands. M. 12'''-400 HU, rhodium plated,'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, coldisochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

USD 47,000 - 57,000

Sold: CHF 102,500

LOT 124

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, 'Calatrava', No. 828665, case No. 296967, Ref. 1505. Made in 1938, sold onJune 21, 1941.Extremely fine and certainly unique, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with American type triple date'à guichets' with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by Extract of Archives.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied pink gold Arabicnumerals and painted indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. 'Bâton' pink gold hands. M. Cal. 10 '''-120, rhodiumplated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, coldisochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32,5 mm.

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Sold: CHF 2,093,500

LOT 125

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Universal Genève, 'Aero-compax', 1940's.Fine Aviator stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer,mnemonic dial and two crowns.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, lapidated concave lugs. D. matte silver with radium-coated Arabic numerals,auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers and for the second time zone in 12 hours,outer tachometer graduation. 'Feuille' radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 283, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, leverescapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. The winding-crown on the 9 is forsetting the second time zone.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

USD 1,800 - 2,400

LOT 126

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Universal Genève, 'Aéro-compax', 1940's.Fine aviator stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer,mnemonic dial and two crowns.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, lapidated concave lugs, inscribed back. D. matte silver with painted Arabicnumerals, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers and manually adjustablemnemonic 12-hour dial, outer tachometer graduation. 'Lozenge' radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 285, gilt brass, 17jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. The winding-crownon the 9 is for setting the second time-zone.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

USD 1,800 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 127

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Universal Genève, 'Aero-compax', 1940's.Fine two time zone, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers,tachometer and two crowns.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, lapidated concave lugs. D. matte silver with radium-coated Arabic numerals,auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers and for the second time zone in 12 hours,outer tachometer graduation. 'Lozenge' radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 283, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, leverescapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. The winding-crown on the 9 is fortime-setting of the second time-zone.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 128

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Chronomètre', Ref. 3458, retailed by Serpico y Laino, Caracas, Venezuela, 1940 's.Very fine tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, pink gold and stainless steelgentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a pink gold and stainless steel bracelet 'à grosses mailles'.

C. three-body, bicolor, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, pink gold reeded graduatedbezel and winding crown, steel case. D. pink with radium-coated Arabic numerals and triangular and bâtonindexes, auxiliary seconds dial. 'Skeleton' radium-coated hands. M. 9 3/4 ''' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, leverescapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

USD 5,000 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 129

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Chronomètre', Ref. 3372, so-called 'Luxury Model'. Produced in the 1930's - 40's.Very fine water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, 18K pink gold and stainless steelgentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel and pink gold Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, bicolor, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, pink bezel and winding-crown, steelcase. D. pink with radium-coated Arabic and Roman numerals and triangular and bâton indexes. 'Alpha' radium-coatedpink gold hands. M. 9 3/4''' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensatingBreguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

USD 3,000 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 130

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, No. 58065, 1940's.Fine tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, polished, screw-down case back and crown. D. guilloché white with applied gold pyramidal andbâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. 'Alpha' radium-coated yellow 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. 31 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

USD 2,500 - 3,200

LOT 131

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Précision', Ref. 5003. Production started in the 1940's.Very fine tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch with 18K pinkgold Oyster bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, reeded graduated bezel. D. mattesilver with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. 'Alpha' radium-coated pink gold hands. M. 8'''rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensatingBreguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 23 mm.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

USD 3,500 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 132

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 4467. Produced in the1940's.Very fine center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman'swristwatch with date. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Jubilee bracelet.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, reeded bezel. D. matte silver withapplied gold triangular indexes and radium-coated dots, aperture for the date. 'Alpha' yellow gold hands. M. 101/2''' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 5,000 - 6,500

LOT 133

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Rolex 'Antimagnétique', retailed by Beyer Zürich, Ref. 4062. Produced in the 1940's.Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometerand telemeter.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped bezel, teardrop lugs. D. champagne with painted Arabicnumerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduation. 'Bâton'blued steel hands. M. 13''' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensatingBreguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

USD 7,000 - 8,500

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 134

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Rolex 'Prince Super Précision, Aerodynamic', Ref. 3361. Produced in the 1940's.Very fine and rare rectangular curved, asymmetric, center-seconds, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.Accompanied by a 14K white and pink gold linked bracelet.

C. two-body, shaped, solid, polished, bearing an escutcheon with a monogram in the front. D. matte silver withapplied gold triangular and square indexes. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 7 1/2''', Ultra Prima, rhodium plated, 18jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguetbalance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 19 x 49 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 17,000 - 19,000

USD 10,000 - 11,500

LOT 135

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Rolex 'Prince Chronometer', Ref. 3362. Production of this reference in the 1940's.Very fine, rectangular curved, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, asymmetric, solid, polished and brushed, concave bezel on the 12, straight lugs. D. pink withpainted Roman numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. 'Feuille' blued steel hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''',rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 7 adjustments, self-compensatingBreguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 19 x 46 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

USD 8,000 - 9,500

LOT 136

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Rolex 'Antimagnétic', Ref. 3529. 1940's.Fine and rare, sharp-angled square 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square buttonchronograph, register and tachometer. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, straight lugs. D. champagne with painted black Roman numerals andbâton indexes, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, at the center, painted blue spiral tachometricscale. 'Bâton' blued steel hands. M. 10 1/2''' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallicbalance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

USD 25,000 - 32,000

LOT 137

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Breitling 'Premier', circa 1940.Fine and unusual square stainless steel 'Staybrite' gentleman's wristwatch with square buttonchronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. two-body, polished, hooded lugs. D. matte silver with painted silver stylized Arabic numerals, auxiliary secondsand 30 minutes register dials, outer painted red telemeter graduation, at the center, painted blue spiraltachometric scale. 'Bâton' blued steel hands. M. 10 1/2''' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement,monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial, numbered on the case.Dim. 26 x 34 mm.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

USD 2,500 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 138

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Spy recorder in the shape of a wristwatch, Minifon P55, Protona DBP, No. 1026937. Produced in the 1940's.Unusual and amusing, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch case with square button chronograph, registerand tachometer, electrically related to a portable beige recorder with a leather outer case.

C. two-body, polished, pierced back.D. matte silver with painted gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes registers dials,outer tachometer graduation. 'Feuille' gold hands.Diam. 39 mm.Size of the recorder: 185 x 110 x 45 mm.

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

USD 600 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 139

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Cartier Paris, 'Baguette à mouvement Duoplan', entererd in the register on May 14, 1945.Very fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold bracelet 'àmailles' and an 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screws on the band to fix the case back, hooded lugs covering the braceletattachments, lapidated bezel. D. matte silver with applied gold Arabic numerals. 'Epée' yellow gold hands.M. Cal. 5 1/2 ''' signed Jaeger LeCoultre, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallicbalance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 14 x 35 mm.Approx. overall length 175 mm.

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

USD 4,000 - 4,600

LOT 140

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Cartier Paris, produced in 1949.Very fine and unusual, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with engraved back.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screws on the band to fix the case back engraved by Jean Vernon: a Saint in the waterholds up St-Christophe, on the sides, the device: 'Regarde St-Christophe et va t'en rassuré' in stylized letters,sapphire-set winding-crown. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. 'Epée' blued steel hands. M. Cal. 9''',signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement,cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 22 x 30 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

USD 7,000 - 8,200

Sold: CHF 13,800