371 lots

LOT 101

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Yellow ref. 5050? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1957001, Ref. 5050, Made in the 1990?s. Very fine, astronomic, center-seconds, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with perpetual calendar, retrograde date display, leap year and phases of the moon. Accompanied by an extra 18K gold screw back and a fitted box.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, concave bezel, fluted lugs,screwed-down transparent case back. D. Matte silver with applied gold baton indexes, apertures for the days of the week, the months, the moon phases, and the leap year, retro-grade date scale. M. Cal. 315/136, rhodium-plated, stampedwith the Geneva Quality Hallmark, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat,cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

EUR 25,000 - 40,000

USD 32,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 65,550

LOT 102

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Platinum ref. 5004? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 879880, case No. 4146755, Ref. 5004P. Sold on January 1, 2003. Very fine and important, water-resistant, astronomic, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with split-seconds chronograph, registers, perpetual calendar and moon phases, 60-hour autonomy, with a platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompanied by a platinum and black pushpiece, an additional platinum screwed-down case back, a wooden fitted box and Certificat d?Origine.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, transparent case back, case band with 4 correctors, coaxial push button in the crown for the split-seconds,concave bezel, fluted lugs, domed sapphire crystals D. Black with square-cut and baguette indexes, auxiliary dials for the 30-minute register and leap year at 3, days of the month at 6, seconds and the 24 hours at 9, apertures for the days of the week, the months and moon phases, outer 1/5th second scale. White gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. CHR 27-70 Q, stamped wit the Geneva Quality Hallmark, 28 jewels, "fausses-côtes" decora-tion, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 130,000 - 160,000

EUR 85,000 - 105,000

USD 105,000 - 130,000

Sold: CHF 207,550

LOT 103

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Pink, ref. 1554 Military Type? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 862908, case No. 629164, Ref.1554. Made in 1942, sold on November 5, 1942. Very fine and possibly unique, oversized, 18K pink gold wristwatch with stepped hinged hooded lugs, square button chronograph, register and tachometer, telemeter and luminous dial. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave bezel and stepped hinged hooded lugs. D. Pink with luminous dauphine numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minuteregister dials, minute/seconds track with fifth seconds divisions, outer tachometer scale, inner telemeter scale. Luminous blued steel hands. M. 13''', rhodium plated, "faussescôtes" decoration, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Hallmark, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic cut compensation balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Height 11 mm.

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CHF 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

USD 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 798,250

LOT 104

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Pink - Ref. 530? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868153, case No. 513043, Ref. 530. Made in 1951, sold on May 6, 1952. Very fine and rare, oversized, 18K pink gold wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer and 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave bezel and lugs. D. Brushed silver with applied pink gold bâton indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute - register dials, outer tachometer graduation, concentric, 1/5th second scale and Arabic five second numerals. Pink gold "feuille" hands. M. 13''', rhodium plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with 8 adjustments, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

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CHF 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

USD 0 - 0

LOT 105

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?The Tiffany Dial ? Ref. 1436? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868326, case No. 676624, Ref. 1436. Made for Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1955. Extremely fine and exceptionally rare, first generation, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with co-axial, square button, split-seconds chronograph, 30-minute register, tachymeter, and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave bezel and lugs, the back with engraved initials and date, start/stop push-button at 2 o'clock, at 4 for return to zero, the winding-crown controls the split-seconds function. D. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation, concentric minutes and fifths of seconds scales, Arabic five second numerals. Yellow gold "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 13-130, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 12,5 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

USD 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 391,250

LOT 106

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Stainless Steel, ref. 1463 ?Two?Tone Dial? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867970, case No. 660165, Ref. 1463. Made in 1950, sold on August 20, 1951. Very fine and extremely rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with two-tone dial, round button chronograph, register, tachometer and stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, inclined and stepped bezel, screwed-down case back, dust protecting cap, concave lugs. D. Two-tone deep silver with applied white gold indexes and radial Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer tachymeter scale, base 1000, concentric minutes and fifths of a second scales, Arabic five second numerals. White gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 13'''-130, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with 8 adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

USD 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 259,250

LOT 107

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Jump Hour? Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, No. 70637, case No. 29116. Made by Haas Neveux & Cie, Genève, circa 1935. Very fine and elegant, jump hour, tonneau- shaped 18K white gold gentleman?s wristwatch with 18K white gold Haas Neveux buckle.

C. Two-body, polished, tonneau-shaped, hinged back, concealed lugs. D. Brushed silver with large minute dial, Arabic 10 minute numerals, subsidiary seconds, jump-hour aperture at 12. Blued steel ?alpha? hand. M. 10???, rhodium plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed for the retailer, case punched with the Haas Neveux trademark and retail number. Dim. 37 x 25 mm. Thickness: 8 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,200

USD 2,400 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 6,440

LOT 108

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Mickey Mouse? Ingersoll Watch Co., U.S.A. Made circa 1930. Fine and early, nickel cased child?s wristwatch with original short bracelet.

C. Three-body, curved bezel, large winding crown. D. Off-white paper, Arabic numerals, outer minute indexes, subsidiary seconds with three running ?mickeys?, the centre with a portrait of Mickey Mouse wearing red shorts. Painted ?hand? hands. M. 13???, three-quarter plate, straight line lever escapement, two-arm balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 100 - 300

EUR 65 - 200

USD 80 - 250

Sold: CHF 575

LOT 109

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Longines, No. 3602644. Made circa 1930. Fine, tonneau shaped 18K gold and diamond set lady?s wristwatch.

C. Two-body, tonneau-shaped, cast and chased foliate bezel and hooded lugs, set with six diamonds within millegrain platinum settings, hinged back. D. Silvered with upright Arabic numerals, inner minute track. Blued steel ?alpha? hands. M. 9???, rhodium plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 22 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,200 - 1,700

EUR 800 - 1,100

USD 1,000 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 2,185

LOT 110

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Boucheron, Paris, No. 75896, movement by Omega. Made in the 1960s. Fine and unusual, rectangular, 18K light pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap in one piece closing by sliding directly into the case.

C. Two-body, polished, curved ends, concealed lugs. D. Brushed gold with painted bâton indexes and Roman quarter hour numerals. Blued steel ?bâton? hands. M. Omega, Cal. 302, copper-colored, rectangular, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating blued steel flat balance spring, shock absorber, index regulator. Dial and case signed Boucheron, movement signed Omega. Dim. 36 x 22 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

USD 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 1,380

LOT 111

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Ultra Prima? Rolex ?Prince Chronometer?, Ref. 3362. Made for Beyer, Zurich, circa 1935. Very fine asymmetrical, rectangular curved, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave bezel on the 12, straight lugs. D. Pink with painted baton indexes and Arabic 12, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', Ultra Prima, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance timed to six positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 19 x 46 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,500

USD 4,000 - 5,700

Sold: CHF 13,225

LOT 112

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Yellow, ref. 3445? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1121129, case No. 314494, Ref. 3445. Made circa 1962. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with jump-type date. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, straight lapidated lugs. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds, aperture for the date. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 27-460M, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat,cold, isochronism and five positions, shockabsorber, self compensating free-sprung Breguet balancespring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000

USD 5,700 - 7,300

Sold: CHF 10,580

LOT 113

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?The Lion? Swiss, probably Geneva. Made circa 1870. Very fine, 18K gold and rose diamond-set pendant watch in the form of a lion?s head with an 18K gold and rose diamond brooch fitting en suite.

C. Two-body, chased and engraved in the form of a lion?s head holding a rose diamond set miniature pocket watch in its jaws, rose diamond set eyes, foliate bow, hinged back with concealed hinge and engraved lion?s mane. Glazed cuvette. Brooch fitting in the form of a lion?s head with rose diamond set eyes holding a bar in its jaws, two chains suspending a rose diamond set fleur-de-lys and fastening to suspend the watch. D. Small, white enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Gold ?spade? hands. M. 10???, frosted gilt, bar calibre, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dim. 50 x 32 mm. overall.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,200 - 3,200

EUR 1,400 - 2,000

USD 2,000 - 2,700

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 114

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Udall & Ballou, movement by Perry Watch Co., Swiss. Made circa 1940 for the American market. Fine, 14K gold pencil set with a keyless watch

C. Flat pencil of rectangular cross-section with curved corners, decorated with straight-line engine turning, adjustable point for setting the length of the lead, watch inserted into the top, loose ring suspension loop. D. Matte silver with Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Gold ?pointed lozenge? hands. M. 4''', rectangular, nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 92 x 11 x 7 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 650 - 1,000

USD 800 - 1,200

LOT 115

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Bausse au Meridien, Boulevard D?Antin, Paris, case No. 353. Paris hallmarks for 1798 ? 1809. Very fine, small, 18K gold and champlevé enamel pendant watch with a two-color gold and enamel chatelaine, made circa 1870. Accompanied by a leather covered fitted box.

C. Three-body, ?Empire?, by Joly, polished bezel, the band decorated with black champleve enamel and stylised gold leaves, the back cover decorated with graduated rings of dark blue and skyblue enamel with geometric patterns and leaves, the centre with foliate engraved monogram ?PS?. Chatelaine with pale blue oval enamelled disc applied with chased foliate gold initials ?ES?, surrounded by a two-coloured gold ribbon and leaf border and with three chains below, for the watch, a seal and a key. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 24 mm., gilt brass, full-plate, going barrel, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance wheel, both pivots jewelled, shaped cock, index regulator. Movement signed. Scratched on the dial plate: Aubert a Paris, 13 Mai 1808. Case with Joly Mastermark. Diam. 29 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,500 - 6,500

EUR 3,000 - 4,200

USD 3,700 - 5,300

LOT 116

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Japanese, Edo Period (1603-1867). Made circa 1750. Very fine and extremely rare, gold and silver-inlaid patinated bronze outer pair-case for a pocket watch.

C. Two-body, pierced foliate bezel intersected by gold inlaid flowerheads, the pierced back with gold and silver highlights decorated with prunus trees amongst rocks behind a bamboo fence, in the foreground a mother, father and child strolling and being proffered an umbrella by a further figure amongst flowers. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 200 - 500

EUR 130 - 300

USD 160 - 400

Sold: CHF 1,380

LOT 117

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

English and Continental. Made in the 19th Century. Fine collection of gold chains, gold and hardstone fob seals and watch keys.

Comprising: a long chain with ?knitted? links; another similar; a chain with cylindrical and wire links with a gold cased and glass watch key and two hardstone-set gold seals; a four strand long chain with gem-set slide, terminal and seal; a double rope-twist chain with ball and tassel terminals; a two-strand chain with a slide set with carved hardstone and rose diamond set Nubian heads; a gold, enamel and pearl chain; a single long chain; three watch keys, one set with a compass; two small seals; two English seals cast and chased with flowers and scrolls; a large English gold seal cast and chased with shells and flowers, the top with a compass and the hardstone matrix carved with Islamic script.

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,200

USD 2,500 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 118

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Les Petites Fleurs? Auguste Courvoisier & Cie, Chaux de Fonds, No. 46172. Made for the Islamic market, circa 1850. Very fine and extremely rare, 18K gold and painted on enamel key-wound miniature watch with a gold-cased key

C. Four-body, 'bassine et filets', spring-loaded back cover decorated with a painted on enamel bouquet of flowers within an engraved flower and leaf border, reeded band. Gold hinged cuvette. D. Matte gold with radial Islamic numerals, the center with painted on enamel flowers outer dot minute divisions. Hands missing. M. 11.5 mm, 5???, gilt brass bar calibre, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt balance with blued steel flat spring, index regulator (hour and intermediate wheels missing). Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

EUR 1,300 - 2,600

USD 1,600 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 119

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?The Miniature Rose? Swiss, probably Geneva, No. 7160, retailed by J. Silvani, 13-14 Kings Road, Brighton and Desoutter, 4 Hanover Street, London. Made circa 1850. Very fine and rare, miniature, 18K gold and enamel pendant watch. Accompanied by a fitted red morocco gold tooled Desoutter box.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, polished, reeded bezel, the hinged and sprung back cover enameled with a single pink rose. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 15,5 mm (7???), frosted gilt, bar caliber, cylinder escapement, brass threearm balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed by Silvani. Diam. 18 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,500

USD 4,000 - 5,700

LOT 120

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Liodet a Geneve, No. 2067. Made circa 1850. Fine, 18K gold and enamel lady?s pendant watch.

C. Four-body, fully engraved with foliage, hinged and sprung front cover with a dark blue foliate enamel monogram ?MB?, the back cover with a central endless knot design. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Gold Breguet hands. M. 31 mm (13 3/4???), frosted gilt, bar caliber, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial and cuvette signed, case numbered. Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,000 - 1,300

EUR 650 - 800

USD 800 - 1,000

LOT 121

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Swiss, probably Geneva. Made circa 1850. Fine, miniature 18K gold pendant watch.

C. Three-body, ?bassine?, polished bezel, reeded band, engine--turned back with chased and engraved central flower and foliate scroll border. Cuvette missing. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer dot minute ring and Arabic five minute numerals. Gilt brass ?Louis? hands. M. 15,5 mm (7 ???), frosted gilt, bar calibre, cylinder escapement, brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 19 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 500 - 1,000

EUR 300 - 600

USD 400 - 800

LOT 122

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Fonnereau a la Rochelle. Made circa 1650. Very fine, silver pre-balance spring, ?fermée? type pendant watch with single hand and alarm.

C. Two-body, ?bassine?, pierced and engraved with foliage and flowers, hinged cover decorated to match, cast pendant. D. Gilt brass dial plate with stiff-leaf engraved decoration, silver chapter ring with radial Roman numerals and half-hour markers, inner gilt brass alarm disc engraved with Arabic numerals and with florally engraved center, blued steel ?tulip? alarm pointer. Fine blued steel hand. M. 35 mm., gilt brass full-plate, turned baluster pillars, fusee with gut line, verge escapement, two-arm steel balance without spring, pierced florally engraved balance cock with small foot secured by a screw, alarm barrel with pierced and engraved foliate decoration, steel alarm train with double-ended hammer striking a bell in the back of the case, worm and wheel regulation with pierced blued steel feet and silver numbered disc. Movement signed. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 18,000 - 23,000

EUR 12,000 - 15,000

USD 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 123

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Sevin, Paris. Made circa 1750. Fine, silver octagonal Butterfield-type pocket sundial and compass in the original fishskin-covered brass fitted box with pin-work monogram.

The folding bird gnomon adjustable for latitudes from 40 to 55 degrees, the dial with scales for 42, 45 and 49 degrees, the reverse engraved with the latitudes of 22 European cities, glazed compass with locking lever. The octagonal brass fitted box overlaid with fishskin with pin-work decoration to the sides, the lid with pin-work monogram ?VB? beneath a coronet. Signed on the reverse. Dim. 68 x 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,300 - 4,300

EUR 2,000 - 2,800

USD 2,700 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 124

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Dutch. Made mid-18th Century. Fine, silver,?Calendarium Perpetum? portable manual perpetual calendar.

C. Three-body, rope-twist band, the first revolving disc with apertures for signs of the zodiac, months with their respective number of dates, length of day and night, sunrise and sunset, the disc on the reverse inscribed with the days of the week and with a corresponding aperture for the date, fixed suspension loop. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 900 - 1,200

EUR 600 - 800

USD 700 - 1,000

Sold: CHF 1,840

LOT 125

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Nourrisson A Lyon. Dated 1659. Fine octagonal, horizontal, portable silver sundial with compass.

Radial Roman numerals, engraved central flower cartouche, later hinged and sprung gnomon, glazed gilt brass compass with blued steel hand, the back with engraved stiff-leaf border, the back of the compass with engraved flowerhead. Dim. 42 x 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,300 - 1,800

EUR 800 - 1,200

USD 1,000 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 1,265

LOT 126

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Royal Blue? Duval a Rouen, No. 783. Made circa 1775. Very fine and rare, small, dumb quarter repeating 18K gold, enamel and rose diamond set lady?s pendant watch.

C. Two-body, ?Louis XV?, diamond set bezel with white, red and blue foliate enamel border, the back cover with border en suite and decorated with an annular panel of rich blue guilloché enamel edged by white enamel dots and centered by a stylized foliate motif, rose diamond-set thumb-piece, pendant and bow. D. White enamel, slightly later, specially made, with Arabic numerals and outer bâton minute markers. Rose diamond-set hands. M. 25 mm., frosted gilt full-plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, blued steel flat balance spring, pierced foliate chased balance cock spelling the name DUVAL, silvered regulation dial, repeating on the case activated by depressing the pendant. Dial plate and movement signed. Case with Rouen marks for 1774 ?80. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,200

USD 2,400 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 127

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Vermicelli? Lépine, Horloger du Roy, a Paris. Made circa 1780. Fine, 18K gold and enamel pendant watch.

C. Two-body, ?Directoire?, hinged and sprung bezel set with half-pearls, the back cover overlaid with wine-colored guilloché enamel decorated with vermiculae, half-pearl border. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five minute numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 26 mm., frosted gilt full-plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, pierced and engraved continental type balance cock, silvered regulation dial. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

EUR 1,200 - 1,400

USD 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 128

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Le Coeur d?Amour? Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 16219. Made for Sackermann Hessenberg & Co., Francfort s/m, circa 1854. Very fine and rare, 18K gold, red tourmaline and pearl-set heart shaped pendant watch with a heavy frosted gold necklace.

C. Three-body, heart-shaped, the bezels, band, stem and bow set with half-pearls, the front and back covers set with carved heart-shaped domed red tourmalines. Hinged gold cuvette. Necklace with finely chased foliate terminals and clasp. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute indexes, Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 20 x 18 mm., heartshaped, frosted gilt, bar calibre, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm flat-rim balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed. Dim. 27 x 25 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

EUR 8,000 - 9,000

USD 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 26,450

LOT 129

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Le Prince de Galles? Swiss, probably Geneva. Made circa 1800, the brooch made circa 1870. Fine, 18K gold, enamel and pearl set pendant watch with a gold, enamel and rose diamond set brooch fitting in the form of ?The Prince of Wales Feathers?.

C. Two-body, ?Empire?, reeded band, the front and back covers overlaid with dark green guilloche enamel with half-pearl set borders. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 30 mm., frosted gilt full plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, pierced and chased continental type balance cock, silvered regulation disc. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 1,600 - 2,300

USD 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 130

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Paillon Rosette? Ilbery, London, No. 7002. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1830. Very fine gold, enamel and half-pearl set pocket watch with center seconds and duplex escapement.

C. Three-body, half-pearl set bezel, pendant and bow, hinged and sprung back cover set with a panel of royal blue guilloche enamel with multicoloured gold paillon geometric decoration of roses and foliage, half-pearl set borders. Gilt metal cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals and outer minutes / seconds track, Arabic quarter hour numerals. ?Ovoid? hands. M. 49 mm. (22???), engraved gilt, Chinese caliber, standing barrel, duplex escapement, polished steel five-arm flat-rim balance, blued steel flat balance spring, diamond endstone, index regulator. Movement signed. Cuvette with faux English hallmarks. Diam. 59 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 7,000 - 8,500

USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 131

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Ultra-Slim - 2 mm? Swiss, probably Geneva, No. 1251. Made circa 1840. Very fine, extra slim 18K gold and painted on enamel pocket watch with Bagnolet calibre.

C. Three-body, ?bassine pincée?, profusely chased and engraved with foliage and geometric patterns, decorated with painted on enamel roses, tulips and other flowers within white, dark blue and red enamel decorated borders, stem and bow decorated to match. D. Eccentric, white enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17???, gilt brass, foliate engraved, Bagnolet calibre, 8 jewels, standing barrel, the wheel train sunk into the single plate, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, female winding hole. Diam. 46 mm. Thickness 3.5 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,500

USD 6,500 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 11,730

LOT 132

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Bouquet of Flowers? Swiss, probably Geneva, No. 4963. Made circa 1835. Fine, slim, 18K gold jump hour pocket watch with ramolayé and painted on enamel decoration.

C. Four-body, the front cover with gold foliate ramolayé decoration against a black enamel ground, pendant and bow decorated with blue, white and black enamel, hinged and sprung back cover with a polychrome painted on enamel spray of flowers against a black ground and gold foliate border painted to resemble ramolayé. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver, eccentric, engine turned and foliate engraved, outer minute indexes and Arabic five minute numerals, subsidiary seconds, jump-hour aperture above. Gold minute hand with crescent tail. M. 35 mm. (15,5???), Lépine calibre, frosted gilt, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm flat-rim gilt balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 41 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

USD 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 133

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Calm Harbour? Probably Geneva. Made for the Spanish market, circa 1840. Fine 18K gold and painted on enamel slim pocket watch.

C. Four-body, cast and chased with shells, flowers and scrolls, the back cover with a finely painted on enamel scene of a mountainous harbour-side view with a ship in full sail visible through a ruined arch in the foreground. Hinged foliate engraved cuvette with enamelled technical details. D. Silver, engine-turned, painted radial Roman numerals and outer minute indexes. Gold moon hands. M. 35 mm. (15,5???), frosted gilt, Lépine calibre, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 41 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

EUR 1,000 - 1,200

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 2,185

LOT 134

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Lake Geneva? Sirven a Geneve, No. 1585. Made circa 1840. 18K gold and enamel lady?s pendant watch with matching gold cased key.

C. Four-body, chased and engraved, shaped bezel, cast pendant and bow, the back cover decorated with a lakeside view, enamelled scroll and flower border, shaped edge. D. Silver with radial Roman numerals, outer minute indexes, floral engraved centre. Blued steel pierced hands. M. 28 mm.(12 1/2???), frosted gilt, bar caliber, cylinder escapement, gilt brass, flat-rim three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed. Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 600 - 1,000

USD 800 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,035

LOT 135

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Swiss, probably Geneva. Made circa 1830. Small, thin, 18K gold and painted on enamel lady?s pendant watch with off-center dial.

C. Four-body, the bezel, pendant and bow decorated with black, white and blue enamel and gold leaves, the back cover enamelled with a painted on enamel double coat of arms flanked by two lions rampant and surmounted by a crown. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Silver, eccentric, engine-turned, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 26 mm. (11 1/2???), frosted gilt, Lépine calibre, cylinder escapement, three-arm flatrim brass balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: B

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 600 - 1,000

USD 800 - 1,200

LOT 136

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Pearl Rosette? Swiss, probably Geneva. No. 5155. Made for the Chinese market circa 1820. Very fine, 18K gold, enamel and pearl-set pocket watch with centre seconds.

C. Three-body, the bezel with dark blue enamel and half-pearl decoration, pendant and bow decorated to match, hinged and sprung back cover decorated with a swirling pattern of half-pearls and red and blue enamel. Hinged gold cuvette with dark blue geometric guilloche enamel decoration (chipped). D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minutes / seconds track. Gold ?snake? hands. M. 41 mm. (18 1/4???), frosted gilt, Lépine caliber, standing barrel, cylinder escapement, three-arm gold balance, flat blued steel balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 25,000

EUR 12,000 - 16,000

USD 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 137

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Pearls & Rubies? Bautte & Moynier à Genève, No. 32954. Made circa 1830 for the English market. Very fine, 18K gold, pearl and ruby set pocket watch with clip attachment and key decorated en suite.

C. Two-body, sprung and hinged bezel set with 30 rubies, each surrounded by a border of seed pearls, the back with border to match the bezel, the centre set entirely with pearls and set with seven rubies, pendant and bow decorated to match. D. Gold with applied polished radial Roman numerals, multicoloured foliate gold border and centre. Gold hands. M. 30 mm. (13 1/2???), gilt brass full-plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, pierced and chased continental type balance cock, silvered regulation dial. Case and movement signed. Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 16,000 - 22,000

EUR 10,000 - 14,000

USD 13,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 138

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?The Dutch Kitchen? Attributed to Pierre Simon Gounouilhou, No. 28095, Geneva. Made circa 1815. Very fine and very rare, 18K gold and enamel watch with an automaton scene with six actions.

C. Double-body, "Directoire", polished with glazed back. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track and Arabic quarterhour numerals. Blued steel "ogival" hands. Magnificent varicolored gold automaton scene applied over a finely painted ground depicting a kitchen: a lady at the spinning-wheel sitting by a fire over which two chickens are being roasted, a small child opposite her, above, a dog running in a rotating cage turns the spit, at the right water runs from a fountain, below a dog plays with a cat by a basket of vegetables. M. 50 mm. (22 1/4???), gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring, regulation lever in the dial plate. Automaton driven by an independent movement with going barrel and five-wheel train, eccentrically mounted and adjustable pinion as the governor, driving the automata by means of cams and levers. Numbered on the pendant. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

USD 16,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 65,550

LOT 139

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?The Musicians? Henry Capt à Genève, No. 771. Made circa 1815. Very fine and rare, 18K gold and painted on enamel pocket watch with independent music and automata.

C. Three-body, ?Empire?, stepped bezel, reeded band, polished back with stepped border. D. Gold, eccentric, with black Arabic numerals with outer dot minute markers, engine turned center. Finely painted on enamel scene of a classical garden applied with multicoloured gold seated figures of two musicians, one playing the harp, the other playing the guitar. M. 48 mm. (21 1/2???), gilt brass, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance, flat blued steel balance spring, index regulator. Pinned cylinder musical movement with 10 steel comb teeth and connected to the automata, activated at will by pressing a button in the band. Scratch-signed on the dust ring around the movement. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

USD 16,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 48,300

LOT 140

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?The Sea-Saw? Swiss, No. 32. Made in Geneva, circa 1815. Very fine and extremely rare, 18K gold and painted on enamel, musical pocket watch with automata and concealed erotic automata.

C. Three-body, ?Empire?, polished concave bezel, reeded band, the back cover engraved and enamelled with a scene of a sailor and a lady leaving a house, a ship on the sea behind. Beneath the back cover a later painted on enamel erotic scene of a couple in an interior, a carriage visible through the window behind. D. Gold, eccentric with polished Arabic numerals on a matted ground, outer dot minute markers, engine-turned centre. Blued steel gold-tipped ?spade? hands. Finely painted on enamel scene of an Arcadian landscape, mounted with multicoloured gold automaton figures of Cupid and a lyre player on a sea-saw formed from Cupid?s bow, another Cupid strikes a pair of kettle drums below whilst a dog dances to the tune. M. 23 mm., gilt brass full-plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement, pierced and chased foliate continental type balance cock, silvered regulation dial. Pinned barrel musical movement driving the automata by a series of levers and cams, activated at will by a lever in the band. Punch numbered on the front-plate. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 25,000 - 32,000

USD 32,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 55,200

LOT 141

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Golden Clouds? Melly Frères & Ruegger, Geneva. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1800. Very fine and rare, oval, gold, enamel and pearl set pendant watch with calendar. Accompanied by the original leather covered fitted case.

C. Two-body, oval, stepped bezel, extended flat band decorated on both sides with filigree clouds and split pearls within a translucent blue enamel border decorated with multicoloured gold paillons. D. White enamel, oval, with Arabic chapter ring and outer minute track, Arabic quarter hour numerals, calendar dial above and regulation sector below. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 34 x 19 mm., gilt fullplate, fixed spring barrel, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Movement signed. Dim. 53 x 38 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,600 - 4,000

USD 3,200 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 142

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Royal Blue? Jaquet Droz, London. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1785. Very fine and extremely rare, gold, enamel and pearl-set pocket watch with centre seconds.

C. Three-body, sprung and hinged bezel set with half-pearls, extended flat band pierced with red and blue enamel oval panels with gold paillons, half-pearl border, the reverse decorated to match, the back with a panel of dark blue guilloché enamel with foliate gold paillon border, half-pearl surround and outer border. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minutes / seconds, Arabic quarter hour numerals. Pierced gold ?Jaquet Droz? hands. M. 42 mm., gilt, full plate, foliate chased and engraved backplate furniture, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement, three-arm brass balance, pierced and chased single footed cock flush with the backplate, diamond endstone, silvered regulation dial, gilt brass dust ring. Signed on the gold dust ring. Diam. 64 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

USD 16,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 143

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Souscription? Breguet, No. 2738. Sold to Leriche on November 8, 1815, for 845 Francs. Fine, 18K gold Montre de Souscription, pocket watch with ruby cylinder escapement.

C. Three-body, ?Empire?, with glazed back. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals and outer five-minute track with 2 1/2 minute divisions, signed on the reverse ?Borel, 250?, secret signature below 12. Blued-steel Breguet hand. M. 57 mm (25???), frosted gilt, souscription calibre, central barrel wound from the front or back, overhanging Breguet ruby cylinder escapement, threearm brass balance, the top pivot with pare-chute, blued steel flat balance spring, temperature compensation curb fitted to the index regulator. Dial and movement signed and numbered. Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,000 - 8,000

USD 6,500 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 9,430

LOT 144

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Monsieur Dragly? Breguet, No. 1865, case No. 2696, Répétition de Première Classe, sold to Monsieur Moreau for Monsieur Dragly on June 12th, 1809, for 2400 Francs. Very fine, 18K gold dumb quarter-repeating pocket watch with ruby cylinder escapement. Accompanied by a 1991 Breguet Certificate.

C. Four-body, ?Empire?, by Tavernier, polished bezel, reeded band, engine turned back. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold, engine turned with polished chapter ring, radial Roman numerals, outer dot minute markers, eccentric subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 49 mm (22??)., frosted gilt, standing barrel, 13 jewels, Breguet overhanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm flat rim balance, top pivot with pare-chute, flat blued steel balance spring, bimetallic compensation curb on the index regulator, repeating the hours and quarters with a massive polished steel hammer activated by a pulland- twist action plunger in the pendant. Dial and cuvette signed, case with Tavernier?s Mastermark, movement numbered. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 23,000

EUR 12,000 - 15,000

USD 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 39,100

LOT 145

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Le Prince de Wurtemberg? Breguet, No.355, case No. 318/355. Sold to a Spanish gentleman for Monsieur Gibernac, on 28 Fructidor an 6, (September 16, 1799), for 960 Francs, bought back and then sold to the Prince de Wurtemberg par Guthaës, on November 21, 1842, for 1600 Francs. Very fine and rare, Montre de Moyenne Grandeur, 18K gold quarter repeating hunting-cased pocket watch with ruby cylinder escapement. Accompanied by a 1987 Breguet certificate.

C. Four body, ?forme quatre baguettes?, Mastermark LS, engine turned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Frosted silver with radial Roman numerals and outer dot minute indexes. Gold Breguet hands. M. 42 mm. (18 1/2???), frosted gilt, standing barrel, ruby cylinder escapement, three-arm gold balance, blued steel flat balance spring, pare-chute suspension, temperature compensation curb, index regulator, repeating with two hammers on two gongs activated by a pull-and-twist piston in the band. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 6,000 - 7,000

USD 7,500 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 28,750

LOT 146

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Monsieur Bastreche? Breguet, No. 608. Sold to Monsieur Bastreche, Germinal an 8 (21 March 1800 - 19 April 1801) for 3000 Francs. Very fine and rare 18K rose gold, enamel and diamond-set médaillon montre à tact. Accompanied by a 1953 Breguet certificate and later fitted box and key.

C. Three-body 'forme collier' the front cover with translucent dark blue enamel over sunburst effect engine-turning (eccentric ellipse pattern). Revolving back cover with arrow tact hand set with rose-cut diamonds and with finely reeded edge. The reeded band set with 11 rose diamond touch pieces, the diamond-set pendant with loose bow forming the 12th. Gold cuvette engraved Breguet N. 608, with apertures for the dial and the winding holes. D. Small eccentric silvered with Arabic numerals and outer minute track, mounted on the barrel bridge. Blued-steel Breguet hands, one missing. M. 34 mm (15???), fire-gilded ?souscription? caliber with center barrel wound only from the front, five-wheel, 45-hour going train controlled by ruby cylinder escapement with brass three-arm balance with flat blued-steel balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. 38.5 mm. without diamonds.

Grading System:

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

EUR 16,000 - 20,000

USD 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 42,550

LOT 147

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Breguet, No. 600. Made in Switzerland during the French Revolutionary period, circa 1795. Fine and extremely rare, quarter repeating, 18K gold pedometer-type self-winding pocket watch with virgule escapement.

C. Four-body, ?Directoire?, polished, stepped bezel and border. Gold-rimmed glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute indexes and Arabic quarter-hour numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass, 3/4 plate, going barrel wound by an crescent-shaped gold weight with limiting device to prevent winding when fully wound, virgule escapement, threearm gold balance, flat blued steel balance spring, index regulator, repeating with two hammers on two square-section gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Dial and movement signed ?Breguet?, case with maker?s mark JAB, numbered on the pendant. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 18,000 - 23,000

EUR 12,000 - 15,000

USD 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 148

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Attributed to Pierre Simon Gounouilhou, Geneva. Made circa 1820. Very fine 18K gold octagonal pearl-set ring watch with visible rose diamond-set balance.

C. Rectangular with canted corners, the top housing the watch, screwed pearl-set bezel, polished sliding panel at the bottom to reveal the winding, setting, and regulating holes, hinged shank with solid extended triangular ends. D. Rectangular with canted corners, translucent dark blue enamel plate decorated with gold scrolls, upper white enamel subsidiary seconds dial, aperture for the balance spinning against a polished blued steel plate, in the lower part small white unusually positioned enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minute divisions. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 27 x 14 mm., brass, rectangular with canted corners, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, plain diamond-set balance with five arms, flat balance spring. Dim. 31 x 18 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,000 - 8,000

USD 6,500 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 149

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?The Girl on a Swing? Attributed to Piguet and Capt, Geneva. Made circa 1810. Very fine and extremely rare 18K. varicoloured gold and painted on enamel, rose-diamond set ring watch with two automata.

C. Oval top housing the watch and the automata, rose-cut diamond set bezel, the head is fitted to the hinged shank with runners and on its underside a shutter gives access to the winding and setting squares. D. Eccentric, white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued-steel Breguet hands. A varicoloured gold couple, she on a swing, he standing pushing the swing, a dolphin fountain curves around the visible, rose diamond-set balance. The whole mounted on an oval painted on enamel background with a garden. M. 16.5 x 30.6 mm, oval, plain brass, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, steel escape wheel, three curved arm rose diamond-set balance, flat balance spring. The automaton is driven by an independent five-wheel train and activated by a small lever on the side. Dim. Length 38 mm, width 24 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 50,000 - 70,000

EUR 32,000 - 45,000

USD 40,000 - 57,000

Sold: CHF 259,250

LOT 150

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Dieu Toujours Avec Vous? Louis Duchène et Fils, Geneve, No.73330. Made circa 1790. Very fine and rare, 18K gold, enamel and hardstone rococo style egg-form pendant watch.

C. Two-body, egg-form, pierced rococo flower and scroll goldwork over a green hardstone base, hinged lid with the inscription ?Dieu Toujours Avec Vous? in white enamel, ring suspension loop. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 21 mm. (9 1/2???), frosted gilt full-plate, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, pierced and engraved continental type balance cock, gilt regulation dial. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 1,600 - 2,300

USD 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 151

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?The Beetle? Geneva. Made circa 1870. Very fine, 18K gold and enamel, diamond and pearl-set lady?s pendant form watch with concealed dial and photograph compartment, in the shape of a beetle.

C. Four-body, spring-loaded wings, translucent red enamel over engine-turning and set with seed pearls, opening to reveal the dial, the neck set with seed pearls, rose-cut diamond eyes, hinged realistically cast and chased underside, ring suspension loop. Gold cuvette inscribed ?Geneve?. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. ?Louis? hands. M. 25 x 21, heart-shaped, gilt, bar calibre, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed Genève. Dim. 51 x 27 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,000

USD 5,000 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 152

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?J?ai Juré Par L?Amour? Jaques Patron, Genève, No. 1345. Made circa 1790. Fine and charming, spherical, 18K gold and painted on enamel lady?s pendant watch.

C. Two-body, spherical, the front cover with a painted on enamel scene of a boy and his pet dog in a landscape, black enamel and foliate edge, the border with the inscription: De Vous Aimer Toujour in white enamel, the back with a painted on enamel scene of a young girl and her pet rabbit in a landscape, black enamel and foliate edge, the border with the inscription: Jai Jure Par L? Amour. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, Arabic quarter hour numerals. M. 17 mm., frosted gilt, full-plate, cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, pierced and engraved continental type balance cock, silvered regulation dial. Dial signed. Diam. 23.5 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

EUR 1,300 - 2,600

USD 1,600 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 153

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?The Shooting Star? Swiss. Made for the Indian market, circa 1890. Very fine, rare and unusual, 18K gold, rose-diamond, pearl and lapis lazuli brooch with automaton rotating stars. Accompanied by the original fitted box.

C. Two-body, circular, each side with a chased bird?s wing set with rose-cut diamonds, bezel set with half-pearls, the centre with two opposing rotating silver and rose-cut diamond set 8-arm stars above a lapis lazuli ground. M. 27 mm., brass, going barrel driving a six-wheel train for the rotating stars activated by a slide in the side of the case. Dim. 76 x 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,600 - 4,000

USD 3,200 - 5,000

LOT 154

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève., No. 174202, case No. 402945. Made circa 1915. Very fine and rare, very small and slim, 18K yellow gold minuterepeating keyless lady?s pendant watch. Accompanied by the original Patek Philippe fitted wooden box, spare crystal, mainspring and remontoire spring and the Extract from the Archives.

C. Three-body, "bassine", polished, concealed hinge, the back cover with inlaid platinum monogram ?DEJ?. D. Gilt with painted black Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds, engine-turned center. Blued steel "spade? hands. M. 12''', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, calibrated and counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating the hours, quarter hours and minutes with two hammers on two gongs activated by a slide in the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32.5 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 23,000

EUR 12,000 - 15,000

USD 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 52,900

LOT 155

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Belle Epoque? Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 162555, case No. 263213. Made circa 1910. Very fine and elegant, platinum, rose diamond, gold and enamel lady?s pendant watch.

C. Three-body, aquamarine guilloche enamel bezel, the band mounted within a platinum latticework frame with rose diamond-set leaf and flower border, the back overlaid with aquamarine guilloche enamel with painted white enamel flower border, mounted with a platinum and rose diamond-set ornament, rose diamond-set suspension loop, the winding crown set with a cabochon sapphire. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track and Arabic gold painted five minute numerals. Gold ?Louis? hands. M. 9???, rhodium plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with eight adjustments, blued steel balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 22,000 - 27,000

EUR 14,000 - 18,000

USD 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 156

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Apollo XI - Moon Watch? Omega "Speedmaster Professional", No. 238. Made from 1969-1972 to commemorate the Apollo Xl mission to the moon. Very fine and rare limited production, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and an 18K yellow gold Omega link bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down dedicated case back, tachometer graduation on the bronzed bezel to 500 units per hour. D. Brushed gilt with applied yellow gold with black enamel indexes, outer minutes and fifths of seconds track, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Black enameled "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 861, gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

EUR 8,000 - 9,000

USD 10,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 12,075

LOT 157

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Constellation Chronometer? Omega, "Constellation?, Automatic Chronometer Officially Certified. Made in the 1960s. Fine 18K pink gold self-winding waterresistant "Chronometre" gentleman's wristwatch with date, centre seconds and an 18K pink gold Omega bracelet.

C. Two-body, flat bezel, angled lapidated lugs, screwed down back, with the Constellation logo. D. Gilt, sloping reserve with applied gold baton and black line hour indexes, date aperture at three, applied gold star above six. Pink gold and black line ?dauphine? hands. M. 13''', Calibre 561, copper-coloured, self-winding, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic four-arm balance, adjusted to five positions and temperature, self-compensating flat balance spring, swan-neck micrometer adjustment to the regulator, shock absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness.10 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 1,600 - 2,300

USD 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 158

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Melbourne Olympics 1956? Omega, Seamaster XVI, Ref. 2850 SC, made in 1956. Very fine and rare, centre second, selfwinding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and yellow gold plated Omega buckle.

C. Two-body, massive, polished, screwed case back with logo, faceted lugs, flat bezel. D. Ivory China lacquer (made by Jean-Pierre Matthey-Claudet) with applied 18K pink gold faceted indexes repeating the lugs decoration, on the 6, the Cross of Olympic Excellency (the Maltese Cross). Pink gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 471, copper coloured, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 5,500

EUR 2,300 - 3,600

USD 2,800 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 159

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Two-Tone Dial? Omega, ?Chronomètre?, No. 10662751, case No. 10838841, Ref. 2367. Made circa 1950. Very fine, large, 18K pink gold gentleman?s wristwatch with indirect center seconds and gold-platedOmegabuckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, tapered lugs. D. Two-tone brushed silver with applied pink gold dart indexes and Arabic quarter hour numerals, outer minute track. Pink gold ?feuille? hands. M. 13???, Cal. 30-T2-SC, copper coloured, 16 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulation. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 5,500

EUR 2,300 - 3,600

USD 2,800 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 5,060

LOT 160

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Limited Edition? Audemars Piguet Genève, "Royal Oak, Quantième Perpétuel Automatique, N° 084", case No. C 77651. Made in the 1990's. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant to 2 atm., octagonal, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, phases and age of the moon, 18K yellow gold Royal Oak bracelet and white gold deployant clasp.

C. Three body, solid, polished and brushed, lapidated octagonal bezel, with 8 hexagonal white gold screws, sapphire crystal back with screws. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold baton indexes, auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months and the age of the moon, aperture for the moon phases. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 2120/2852, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 38 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balancespring, 21K engraved white gold rotor with yellow gold rim. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 14,000 - 17,000

EUR 9,000 - 11,000

USD 11,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 22,425

LOT 161

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Limited Edition? Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Royal Oak Offshore, Automatic", No. 035, case No. D 67856. Made in the 1990's. Very fine, large, octagonal, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with rubber-topped round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, date and a stainless steel Audemars Piguet deployant clasp on a blue strap. Accompanied by an Audemars Piguet certificate.

C. Three body, polished and brushed, case back and bezel with screws, screwed-down octagonal rubber-topped windingcrown, sapphire crystal. D. Navy blue "clous de Paris" decoration with tritium-coated steel indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Cyclops" aperture for the date. Tritium-coated steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal.2226, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 51 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat,cold, isocronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balancespring, 21K gold rotor segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,500 - 8,000

USD 8,500 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,580

LOT 162

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Trafalgar? Ulysse Nardin, Locle, Suisse, ?Chronometer San Marco Trafalgar?, No. 0/25, Ref. 136-77-9. Made in a limited edition of 25 examples in 1999. Very fine, rare and unusual, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial and an 18K yellow gold Ulysse Nardin buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, case back engraved with the San Marco symbols and UN signature, fluted lugs, winding-crown with the initials U.N., sapphire crystal. D. In polychrome ?cloisonné enamel depicting the sea battle of Trafalgar, applied yellow gold round indexes. Yellow gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 11 1/2''', rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness: 9 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 7,000 - 8,500

USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 163

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Breguet, No. 5138, Ref. 3130. Made in the 1990s. Very fine, astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wrist-watch with power reserve, date, phases and age of the moon and an 18K yellow gold Breguet buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, reeded band, straight lugs with screwed gold bars, sapphire crystal. D. Guilloché silver with radial Roman numerals, subsidiary dial for the days of the month on the VI,power reserve sector at XI, moon phase aperture and age of the moon scale, secret signature at 12. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 502, rhodium-plated,"fausses-cotes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, off-center gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 7 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 17,000 - 22,000

EUR 11,000 - 14,000

USD 14,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 164

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

"Novecento" International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Novecento Automatic Perpetual", No. 398, Ref. 3546. Made in the 1990s. Fine, rectangular, astronomic, self winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with secular perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K gold IWC buckle and guarantee.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, case back with 6 screws, stepped sides, sapphire crystal. D. White with applied yellow gold indexes, subsidiary dials for the days of the month, of the week and the months, apertures for the moon phases and the 2-digit year display. Yellow gold"feuille" hands. M. Cal. 3206.2, gilt brass, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 41 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000

USD 5,700 - 7,300

Sold: CHF 7,705

LOT 165

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Retrograde? Chopard Genève, Automatic, "Calendrier Perpétuel Rétrograde Luna d'Oro", Ref. 1165. Made in the 1990s. Very fine, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with retrograde perpetual calendar and moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Chopard buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, case back with concave edge and screws, stepped bezel, concave lugs. D. White with applied yellow gold square indexes, auxiliary dials for the days of the week, the 24 hours, the months and the leap year, on the 12, retrograde graduation for the days of the month, aperture for the moon phases. Tritium coated gold ?baton? hands. M. Cal. 888, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 4,200 - 5,500

USD 5,300 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 166

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

"Pasha" Cartier, "Pasha Grille", No.1254/1847. Made in an edition of 1847 pieces in 1997. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and stainless steel Cartier deployant clasp. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, transparent back with screws, revolving graduated bezel, grille over the glass, screweddown cabochon ruby-set winding crown protection cover with security link, "Vendôme" type lugs. D. "Guilloche" silver with painted radial Roman numerals and tritium-coated dot indexes on a plain reserve, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated "lozenge" hands. M. Cal.049, rhodium plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber,self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,200

USD 5,000 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 6,670

LOT 167

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Driver? Cartier, Paris, "Rectangulaire incurvée, de type Driver", No. 37/150. Produced in a limited series of 150 examples in 1997 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the company by Louis- Francois Cartier. Very fine and unusual, rectangular curved, 18K white gold driver's wristwatch with round bar lugs connected to an unusual 18K white gold deployant clasp at 6 o'clock.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, bombé, cylindrical lugs, back winder, case back engraved "L C 1847 - 1997", "bombé" sapphire crystal. D. Guilloche matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain outer reserve, secret "Cartier" signature. Blued steel ?épée? hands. M. 5 1/2''', signed Jaeger LeCoultre, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 19 x 35 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,200 - 6,500

USD 6,500 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,740

LOT 168

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Thomas Engel, ?Chronometre? No 8. Made in the 1980s. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, keyless, ?Chronomètre ? Type Concours Observatoire? pocket watch with 30-hour power reserve, thermometer and calendar. Accompanied by a fitted box, certificate and spare mainspring.

C. Three-body, ?Empire?, screwed-down back cover decorated with engine-turning, polished band and bezel, gold glazed cuvette, balltype swiveling pendant acting as the winding crown. D. Silver, radial Roman numerals on brushed chapter ring, outer minute dot divisions, engine-turned and whitened center, subsidiary seconds, thermometer sector at 9 o?clock, days of the week between 2 and 3 o?clock, aperture for power reserve indication. Gold Breguet hands. M. 22???, Cal.5011K, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, stamped with Thomas Engel punch mark, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating balancespring with outer terminal curve, balance and escape wheel pivots with shock absorbers, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 22,000 - 27,000

EUR 14,000 - 18,000

USD 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 169

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Thomas Engel, No. 3, Made in the 1980s. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, keyless chronometre regulator watch with 30-hour power reserve indicator, thermometer and date. Accompanied by the original mahogany fitted box with extra main spring, spare pair of hands and original certificate. To be sold without reserve.

C. Three-body, screwed-down case back with engine-turned decoration, polished borders and band. Gold-rimmed glazed cuvette, balltype, swiveling pendant acting as a winding device. D. Silver, engine-turned and whitened, Roman hour chapter ring, outer minute chapter with dot markers and five-minute Arabic markers, chapter for days of the week, thermometer sector at 6, power reserve aperture at 12. ?Breguet? gold hour hand, ?Breguet? blued steel minute, date and thermometer hands. M. 49 mm, Type Concours Observatoire, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring with outer terminal curve. Dial and movement signed. Case stamped ?TE?. Diam. 56.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 22,000 - 27,000

EUR 14,000 - 18,000

USD 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 170

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

"Pink ref. 1526" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 967649, Ref. 1526, 2nd series. Made circa 1951. Produced in 210 examples from 1941 to 1952. Fine, 18K pink gold gentleman?s wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, small Arabic numerals and an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe bracelet by Gay Frères.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, concave bezel and lugs, later non- Patek Philippe back. D. Brushed silver with applied pink gold dot indexes and small Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary graduation for the days of the month, concentric, the seconds scale, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Pink gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 12'''- 120 QP, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 40,000 - 50,000

USD 50,000 - 65,000

Sold: CHF 103,500

LOT 171

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

"3450 Roman" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1119806, case No. 2808588, Ref. 3450, third series. Production of this reference started in 1981. Fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, Roman numerals for the leap year indication and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, sapphire crystals. D. Silvered with applied yellow gold baton indexes, apertures for the days of the week, the month, leap year and the moon phases. Yellow gold ?Dauphine? hands. M. 240 Q, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shockabsorber, selfcompensating free-sprung flat balance-spring, 22K gold micro-rotor mounted on ball bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness: 12 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

EUR 65,000 - 80,000

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 138,000

LOT 172

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

"150th Anniversary Jumping Hour Watch" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 752616, case No. 2864479, Ref. 3969. Made in a limited edition of 450 examples in 18K pink gold in 1989 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, jump-hour, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, dedicated case back. D. Matte silver with painted radial Arabic numerals for the minutes aperture for the jump hour. Blued-steel "Breguet" minute hand. M. Cal. 215HG, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 38 x 28 mm. Thickness: 8 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

EUR 23,000 - 26,000

USD 28,000 - 32,000

LOT 173

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

"Yellow Ref. 5039" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 775799, Ref. 5039. Made circa 2000. Very fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back, stepped bezel with "Hobnail" pattern, sapphire crystals. D. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, the 24 hours and the leap year, aperture for the moon phases. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 240 Q stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balancespring, 22K gold micro-rotor mounted on ball bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 20,000 - 25,000

USD 25,000 - 32,000

Sold: CHF 39,100

LOT 174

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Patek I Spolka w Genewie, No. 3220, case No. 8045. Made in 1848, sold December 16, 1850. Very fine and exceptionally rare 18K gold quarter repeating hunting cased pocket chromometer with Adrien Philippe?s first keyless winding system patented in 1845. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Four-body, solid, chased and engraved with small scrolls, maker?s punch ?PM?. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 9. Blued steel fleur-de-lys hands. M. 21??? (47 mm), frosted gilt, 14 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, Earnshaw?s spring detent escapement with jeweled locking pin, free-sprung cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature screws and mean time screws, cranked arms, blued steel helical balance spring, repeating with two hammers on two gongs activated by a slide in the band. Cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 35,000 - 45,000

EUR 23,000 - 30,000

USD 28,000 - 35,000

Sold: CHF 48,300

LOT 175

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Czapek & Cie à Genève, No. 3430, circa 1850. Very fine and interesting 18K gold, hunting-cased eight-day going demi-chronometer pocket watch with power reserve, day of the week, two-barrels, and tandem winding.

C. Five-body, ?bassine et filets?, engine-turned, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at seven, power reserve at five with double-ended hand for 0-7 and Sun.-Sat., secured by two small screws. Blued steel ?fleur de lys? hands. M. 40 mm. (18'''), frosted gilt, 19 jewels, two barrels with tandem winding, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic cut compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette, movement signed LeCoultre, Genève under the dial. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 35,000 - 45,000

EUR 23,000 - 30,000

USD 28,000 - 37,000

Sold: CHF 52,900

LOT 176

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Breguet a Paris, No. 630, circa 1810. Rare and unusual, 18K gold, quarter repeating self-winding watch with center seconds.

C. Two-body, ?forme collier? by Guillaume Mermillod (Master Mark), engine-turned, the back centered with the blue champlevé enamelled monogram ?AF?. D. Silver, engine turned with radial Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass, three-quarter plate with going barrel, straight line lever escapement with draw and visible jewelled pallets, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance-spring. Gold crescent-shaped ?pedometer? self-winding weight pierced and engraved with foliate decoration with a limiting device stopping the weight when the watch is fully wound to prevent over winding, two-spring loaded shock absorbing winding weight, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

EUR 23,000 - 26,000

USD 28,000 - 32,000

Sold: CHF 39,100

LOT 177

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Breguet et Fils, No. 1320, shipped to LeRoy, Constantinople for Monsieur Esseyd Ali Effendi, Sultan Beykan, on 13 fructidor an 12 (August 31, 1804), for 1,872 francs. Very fine and rare, early 20K gold and enamel pair-cased dumb quarter repeating watch, made for the Islamic market. Accompanied by the Breguet certificate No. 3230 dated June 29, 1907.

C. By Tavernier. Outer: two-body, the back in red translucent champlevé enamel over "sunburst" engine-turning, with gold paillon work around the border, gold paillon rosette in the center, bezels in opaque azure enamel alternating with gold and pink enamel shell pattern. Inner: four-body, polished with reeded borders, gold hinged cuvette with winding aperture. D. By Borel, white enamel with radial Turkish numerals, outer minute divisions, secret signature below 12 o'clock, secured by a screw above 6 o'clock, signed "Borel 217" on the reverse. M. 40,64 mm (18'''), gilt brass, standing barrel with Breguet continuous stop work, ruby cylinder escapement with three-arm brass jeweled balance, blued steel flat balance spring, pare-chute on the top pivot, index regulator, dumb repeating on two hammers by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial, cuvette, both cases repeated with the number. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

EUR 50,000 - 65,000

USD 65,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 92,000

LOT 178

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Montre Médaillon à Tact? Breguet No. 2292, ?Montre a Médaillon?, sold on October 28, 1890 to Monsieur Labouchère of Amsterdam for 1,500 francs. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set montre à tact with short gold chain and Breguet key, accompanied by a Breguet certificate and original morocco fitted box.

C. By Tavernier, No. 2827. Three-body, ?forme quatre baguettes?, both covers with translucent pale gray enamel over ?sunburst? engine-turning, gold paillon borders, front with small aperture for the dial, back with gold arrow flush with the enamel, pointing to a small knob, band with the same enamel decorated with gold paillon laurel-leaf wreath, twelve pearl touch pieces, detachable cuvette with apertures for winding, setting, regulating and the dial, with two small secret signatures, pendant set with two half-pearls, loose ring, short gold chain with gold Breguet key. D. Silver, small, eccentric set in the front cover aperture, Roman numerals, outer minute dot divisions, engine turned center with ?basket? pattern. Blued steel ?Baton? hands. M. 34.7 mm, gilt brass, ?souscription? caliber with central barrel and five-wheel train, ruby cylinder escapement, plain three-arm brass balance, blued steel flat balance spring, pare-chute on the top pivot. Signed on the cuvette, case numbered. Diam. 41 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

EUR 45,000 - 60,000

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Sold: CHF 108,100

LOT 179

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Montre Médaillon à Tact? Breguet No. 852, third series, sold to Monsieur Tambu from Poland on 14 Nivose, an 10, (January 3, 1803) for 1680 Francs. Fine 18K pink gold, enamel and rose diamond-set montre médaillon à tact, with Breguet ratchet key and later Breguet fitted box.

C. Three-body, 'forme collier', by Tavernier No. 1637, both covers overlaid with translucent royal blue enamel, the front cover with eccentric ellipse pattern engine-turning and with a rose diamond-set monogram, finely reeded bezel edges, revolving back cover with sunburst effect engine-turning, arrow à tact hand set with rose-cut diamonds, coin-edge band set with 11 rose-cut diamond touch pieces, the elongated diamond-set pendant with loose bow forming the 12th, detachable gold cuvette engraved ?Breguet N. 852?, with apertures for the dial and the regulator. D. Small, eccentric, mounted on the barrel bridge, silvered with Arabic numerals and outer minute markers. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 35 mm., gilt brass 'souscription' caliber with center barrel wound only from the front, five-wheel 45-hour going train, ruby cylinder escapement with three-arm brass jeweled balance, flat blued-steel balance spring, blued steel regulation arm. Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 20,000 - 25,000

USD 25,000 - 32,000

Sold: CHF 51,750

LOT 180

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?A Monsieur Ducom de Bordeaux? Breguet, ?Grande Horloge? Marine chronometer No. 3219, U2, sold to Monsieur Ducom de Bordeaux on December 7, 1818, for 3000 Francs, with a 10% discount to 2700 Francs. Very fine and very rare, eight-day mahogany and brass-cased marine chronometer with power reserve indication.

C. Two-body solid mahogany box with sliding observation panel in the lid. Brass handles and fittings. The movement mounted in a cylindrical brass bowl and suspended within shaped square gimbals. D. Matte silvered, eccentric, signed ?Breguet Neveu & Comp., No. 3219,? radial Roman numerals and outer dot minute markers, symmetrically positioned subsidiary seconds ring, power-reserve sector on the right. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Brass, three-quarter plate with spotted finish and turned pillars, fusee and chain, maintaining power, navette-shaped platform with spring detent escapement, No. 21, bimetallic two-arm, free-sprung compensation balance with cylindrical weights and peripheral adjustment screws, blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves and adjustable stud. Dial signed. Diam of dial: 125 mm. Dim. 210 x 210 x 220 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

EUR 50,000 - 65,000

USD 65,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 92,000

LOT 181

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Breguet et Fils, No. 4806, Horloge Marine a Deux Barillets, Petit Modele sold to Monsieur Quesnel Aine, on May 27, 1830, for 2400 Francs. Very fine and very rare, mahogany and brass cased two-day marine chronometer with eccentric dial and double-ended ratchet key.

C. Brass bowl with screwed glazed bezel and gimballed in a three-body mahogany box with glazed panel in the top under a spring loaded hinged lid, brass fittings and blued steel fastening screws, special gimbal lock operated by a lever which locks both the gimbal and lifts the bowl. D. Matte silvered, eccentric, the hour and minute dial with radial Roman numerals and outer dot minute markers, Arabic ten-minute numerals, subsidiary seconds below. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 94 mm., brass, two going barrels wound separately, train under the dial, navette-shaped platform (No. 151) with spring detent escapement mounted in front of the barrels, bimetallic compensation balance, four meantime adjustment nuts, two temperature screws, jewelled escapement, balance with diamond endstones, helical balance spring, the lower stud adjustable horizontally and vertically. Dial signed and numbered. Diameter of bowl. 87 mm., Box dim. 185 x 210 x 190 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

EUR 32,000 - 40,000

USD 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 63,250

LOT 182

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Breguet et Cie, No. 735, sold to the Dépôt de la Marine, on August 4, 1855, for 600 Francs. Fine and rare, small, mahogany and brass cased 30-hour deck chronometer with power reserve indication and the original large Breguet ratchet key.

C. Brass bowl with glazed screw-down bezel and set into a rectangular brass plate secured by four screws. Three-tier mahogany box, the top with a lozenge-shaped plaque inscribed: No. 735. D. Silvered brass with radial Roman numerals, outer dot minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, power reserve sector below 12. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 62 mm., gilt brass fullplate, tapered cylindrical pillars, the backplate relieved for the barrel, fusee and chain with maintaining power, spring detent escapement, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance with wedge-shaped weights and four timing screws, free-sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves, diamond endstone. Dial and case signed, movement numbered. Dim. 119 x 100 x 69 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,500 - 8,000

USD 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 183

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Breguet et Fils, No. 4988, case No. 1075, sold to Comte de Gourieff, on June 17, 1841 for 1400 Francs. Very fine and rare, Simple Garde Temps, silver pocket chronometer.

C. Three-body, massive, ?forme quatre baguettes? by Amy Joly, No. 1075, engine-turned, gold hinges. Detachable gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel by Droz (signed on the enamel back) with radial Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds at the top of the dial. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 21???, gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, the back plate relieved for the barrel, spring detent escapement, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance with poising weights and timing screws, diamond end-stone, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. The dial signed ?Breguet?, the cuvette signed ?Breguet Neveu et Cie, and the movement signed ?Breguet Fils? and numbered.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,000 - 13,000

USD 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 184

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Marine Nationale ? Aeronautique ? Navale? Breguet "Type XX", No. 341/4259. Made in 500 examples in 1958, delivered in 1959. Fine water-resistant, anti-magnetic, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register. With Breguet letter.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back with military issue marks, milled rotating bezel, concave lugs. D. Black with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds and 15 minute register dials. Radium-coated "Baton" white hands. M. 14''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator, metal cover over the movement to protect from magnetism. Dial and case signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 7,000 - 8,500

USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 185

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Breguet, "Type XX", No. 5101/54 / 7230. Made in 1954. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel aviator?s wristwatch with round button "retour en vol" chronograph and register.

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back with Military Issue Marks, concave lugs, rotating bezel. D. Black with radium coated Arabic numerals, outer 1/5th seconds scale, subsidiary dials for the seconds and the 30-minute register. Radium coated "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 222, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial and case signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,000

USD 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 10,580

LOT 186

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Two-Tone Pink Dial? Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 412482, case No. 267964. Made circa 1940. Fine and elegant, 18K yellow gold keyless dress watch.

C. Four-body, polished, curved bezel, hinged gold cuvette. D. Two-tone pink, applied gold baton indexes and Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Pink gold "bâton" hands. M. Caliber 17''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to temperature and five positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,300 - 3,300

EUR 1,500 - 2,000

USD 2,000 - 2,700

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 187

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

"Two-Tone Dial" Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 427940, case No. 280800. Made circa 1940. Fine and rare, elegant ?Staybrite? stainless steel keyless dress watch.

C. Three-body, polished, inclined stepped bezel, rectangular bow. D. Two-tone, silvered, applied yellow gold baton indexes and Arabic quarter hour numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Caliber 17''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,600

USD 2,400 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 188

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Pink Ref. 4072? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 431336, case No. 270501, Ref. 4072. Made in the1940s. Very fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, rounded bezel, concave lugs. D. Two-tone champagne gilt, with applied pink gold baton indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30- minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. Pink gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 12???-434, rhodium plated, "faussescôtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line leverescapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness: 12 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

EUR 23,000 - 26,000

USD 28,000 - 32,000

LOT 189

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Tiffany & Co.? Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 808340, case No. 410757. Made for Tiffany & Co., Switzerland, circa 1925. Fine, 18K yellow gold keyless dress watch. Accompanied by the original Tiffany & Co., gold tooled leather covered box and the Extract from the Archives.

C. Four body, ?baguette?, polished. Hinged gold dedicated cuvette. D. Frosted silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, outer dot minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. !7???, rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed for the retailer, case and movement signed. Diam. 44 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,600

USD 2,400 - 3,200

LOT 190

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Two?Tone Dial? Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 870445, case No. 418175. Made circa 1937. Very fine and elegant, 18K yellow gold keyless dress watch. Accompanied the Extract from the Archives.

C. Three-body, ?bassine?, polished. D. Two-tone brushed silver with applied gold dauphine numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gold ?feuille? hands. M. !7???, rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,600 - 4,000

USD 3,200 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 191

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 818091, case No. 292404, retailed by Tiffany & Co., New York. Made circa 1929. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18K white gold gentleman's Art Deco wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, brushed and polished, hinged case back, bezel and lugs engraved with laurel leaves. D. Brushed silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold "feuille" hands. M. 10''', rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement à moustache, cut bimetallic balance with 8 adjustments, flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 40 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 22,000 - 27,000

EUR 14,000 - 18,000

USD 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 192

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Pink Ref. 1579? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by Freccero, No. 867498, case No. 654213, Ref. 1579. Produced in 1948, sold on December 15, 1949. Very fine and rare, oversized, 18K pink gold gentleman?s wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and pulsometer and an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, sloped bezel, faceted teardrop lugs. D. Bronze with applied pink gold Arabic numerals at 6 and 12, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 15 pulsations. Pink gold "feuille" hands. M. 13''', rhodium plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Height 12 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 25,000 - 32,000

USD 32,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 101,200

LOT 193

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 811028, case No. 603718. Made circa 1928. Very fine and rare, large, curved rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s Art Deco wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, straight lugs, "bombé" crystal, hinged back. D. Matte silver with painted radium-coated radial Arabic numerals. Radium-coated "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement à moustache, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 8 positions, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 37 x 25 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,500 - 10,000

USD 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 194

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?To Marshal Foch? Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 191653, case No. 286762. Made for Tiffany & Co., Switzerland, circa 1920. Very fine and rare, historically important 18K yellow gold cushion-shaped wristwatch with 18K yellow gold buckle. Presented to Marshal Foch by Alton T. Roberts and Franklin D?Olier, December 12, 192, for his 70th birthday.

C. Three-body, cushion-shaped, polished, straight down-turned lugs, the back inscribed ?Presented to Marshal Foch by Alton T. Roberts and Franklin D?Olier, December 12, 1921?. D. White enamel, radium coated Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Radium coated blued steel ?skeleton? hands. M. 12???, rhodium plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration, 18 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, straight line ?moustache? lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed by Tiffany & Co., movement and case by Patek Philippe. Dim. 31 x 31 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

EUR 13,000 - 16,000

USD 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 195

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Pink Gold Screwed Back 2438-1? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 888174, case No. 2619213, Ref. 2438-1. Sold in July 1971. Extremely fine and rare, astronomic, center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K yellow gold bracelet. Accompanied by the Certificat d?Origine et de Garantie.

C. Two-body, solid, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, concave bezel, fluted lugs, recessed crown with Calatrava cross. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary dial for the date, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Pink gold "dauphine" hands. M. 27-SC Q, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock-absorber, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 400,000 - 500,000

EUR 260,000 - 325,000

USD 325,000 - 400,000

Sold: CHF 655,250

LOT 196

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

?Yellow Gold Screwed Back 2438 ? 1? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 888100, case No. 687965, Ref. 2438-1. Produced circa 1958. Extremely fine and rare, astronomic, center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, concave bezel, fluted lugs, recessed crown with Calatrava cross. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes, auxiliary dial for the date, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. 27-SC Q, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock-absorber, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 350,000 - 450,000

EUR 230,000 - 300,000

USD 285,000 - 325,000

LOT 197

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Attributed to Niklaus Brun, Basel. Made circa 1580. Very fine and important gilt brass and champlevé enamel Renaissance tabernacle clock with quarter- striking, striking indication dial, and alarm.

C. Two-tier bell rotunda with pierced arcading and eight finials, within a balustraded gallery with four strapwork engraved finials at each corner, pierced and engraved domed top supported by four winged griffon monopodiae, tapered finial, the casing with four out-set Corinthian pillars, the panels between engraved with a vase of flowers and strapwork, removable sides, the interior with foliate and flower engraving, molded and stepped base further engraved with strapwork and flowers, raised on four lioncouchant feet. D. 7 cm., silver meantime dial with radial Roman hour numerals, concentric inner Roman quarter-hour numerals, polychrome champlevé enamel bird and foliage decoration, inner gilt brass alarm disc with Arabic numerals, alarm silence lever above. Pierced brass hands. 7 cm. silver strike indication dial on the reverse with outer German style Arabic ring showing the last hour struck, concentric inner ring showing the last quarter struck, polychrome champleve enamel bird and foliage decoration. Pierced brass hands. M. Gilt brass with four posts, latches to the base, two trains mounted back-to-back with a central dividing plate, going barrels with engraved foliate decoration, brass wheels with blued steel pinions, verge escapement without spring, large steel foliot balance with hog's bristle limiting pins, small separate alarm train mounted to the side, striking on two bells in the rotunda. Movement punched NB on one post and on the base-plate. Dim. 37 x 18 x 17.5 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 25,000 - 32,000

USD 32,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 57,500

LOT 198

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Isaac Lowndes, Pall Mall Court, London. Made circa 1695. Fine, William III ebonised and gilt brass hour striking bracket clock with pull quarter repeat and calendar.

C. Ebonised, with caddy-top with hinged foliate gilt brass handle and pierced flower, vase and swag mount, ogee top molding, glazed side panels and back door, the front door with pierced foliate sound fret and cast gilt brass mounts, ogee base and raised on gilt brass bun feet. D. 17.5 cm., square, gilt brass with silvered chapter ring, radial Roman numerals and half-hour markers, inner quarter-hour chapter ring, outer minute chapter with Arabic five minute numerals, matted center with ringed winding holes, date aperture below 12 with foliate engraved surround, winged cherub mask spandrels, strike/silent lever above 12. Blued steel ?scroll? hour and minute hands. M. 17.7 x 14 cm., rectangular with later securing brackets, foliate engraved backplate with stiff-leaf border, four ringturned pillars, two spring barrels with fusees and gut lines, verge ecapement with bob pendulum and pierced and engraved backcock, cord-pull quarter repeating on two bells mounted above the movement. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 39 x 25 x 16.5 cm overall.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,500 - 10,000

USD 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 199

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Gio(vanni) Treffler, Augusta. Made for the Italian market, circa 1660. Very fine, rare and early, walnut day and night table clock with single hand.

C. Rectangular, walnut, the interior lined with sheet metal, ring for supporting the light source, concave cresting, the ?chimney? in the top, hinged front door with glazed shaped pendulum aperture, the side with inverted corbels, raised on bun feet, the back with small hinged door to access the light. D. Brass chapter ring with radial Roman numerals and half-hour markers, rectangular iron dial plate painted with cherubs flying amongst the night sky above a landscape, cut-out sector for the night hours revealing a disc pierced with the Arabic hour numeral, the quarters pierced with Roman numerals above. Pierced and engraved brass hand. M. 95 mm., circular, gilt brass with ring-turned pillars, fusee with chain, lipped barrel, verge escapement with cow-tail pendulum and screwed brass ball regulation bob, brass dust cover. Movement signed. Dim. 49 x 39.5 x 16 cm. overall.

Grading System:

CHF 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 16,000 - 23,000

USD 20,000 - 28,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 200

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

Austria, probably Vienna. Made circa 1820. Fine, very rare and unusual, ebonized wood, tin-plate, alabaster and gilt bronze day and night clock with retrograde dial and fly-back hands.

C. Domed tin-plate top with ?chimney? opening, above a molded cornice, stepped rectangular base with inset alabaster pillars with ormolu bases and capitals, a swan and leaf-scroll mount to the center, hinged tin-plate door at the back to access the light source. D. Semi-circular, frosted glass within an ormolu frame cast and chased with stiff-leaf decoration, painted radial Roman numerals and outer minute track. Steel Breguet hands. M. 90 x 75 mm., gilt brass with canted corners, going barrel, tic-tac escapement with integral cow-tail pendulum. Dim. 33 x 28.5 x 12 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,500 - 4,000

USD 3,200 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,370