372 lots

LOT 81

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

Henry Lepaute, Hger. du Roi et de la ville, Paris, No. 3786, circa 1845.Fine and rare, 18K gold, lapis-lazuli and diamond-set, pendant watch with matching chain.

C. four-body, "bassine et filets", spring-loaded back cover made from a single piece of lapis-lazuli set in a small gold, hinged bezel, centered by a elaborate gold initials set with rose-cut diamonds, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette, matching chain with lapis-lazuli links and spherical gold links joined by gold rings, finished with a matching seal and bar. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold "Breguet" hands. M. 29 mm ø, gilt brass, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, thre-arm gilt balance, blued steel flat balance-spring, repeating on gongs through activating a slide in the band.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 82

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

The BeeUnsigned, Swiss, circa 1925.Very fine and rare, platinum, 18K gold, enamel, diamond- and emerald-set, keyless, pendant form watch in the shape of a bee with matching Art Deco diamond brooch.

C. five-body, the spring-loaded wings set with diamonds, the edges in black onyx, the head and neck in black enamel, emerald-set eyes, the body with black champlevé enamel stripes, realistically formed bottom. The geometrically designed brooch entirely set with diamonds and joined to the beetle by diamond-set bar links. D. matte gilt, Arabic numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 10.5 x 14.6 mm (4 1/2 x 7 1/2'''), oval, nickel, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensaton balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring.Dim. Length 38 mm (106 mm including the brooch).

Grading System: AAA

USD 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: USD 14,950

LOT 83

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

The Boule de GenèveGeneva, No. 8782, retailed by Marasca & Rossello, Mondevideo, circa 1895.Fine and very rare, 18K varicolored gold, platinum and diamond, keyless "Boule de Genève" pendant watch suspended from a matching brooch.

C. three-body, ball-shaped, green gold bezels of unusual matte texture, darkened gold band, all covered with very fine platinum filigree appliqués of a floral and foliate pattern set with fine rose-cut diamonds, LeCoultre patented winding/setting system by rotating front bezel, matching gold, platinum and diamond brooch in the shape of a double ribbon suspended from a short chain. D. white enamel, Arabic numerals with "12" in red, gold and silver paillon minute ring. Gold "spade" hands. M. 13.2m ø (6'''), gilt brass, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance, flat balance-spring.Signed by the retailer on the dial, movement and case numbered.Diam. 17 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 2,800

Sold: USD 2,415

LOT 84

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

The BeetleUnsigned, Geneva, circa 1880.Fine, 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set, key-wound, pendant form watch in the shape of a beetle, with a photograph compartment, and accompanied by a matching brooch.

C. five-body, the head in black enamel with diamond-set eyes, the spring-loaded wings in blue champlevé enamel with diamond-set veins, the neck set with diamonds, hinged cuvette, the back cover fitted with a photograph compartment, S-shaped brooch in matching enamel joined to the beetle by an oval gold ring. D. white enamel, Roman chapters, outer minute ring with red five-minute markers. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 21 x 25 mm, heart-shaped, gilt bar caliber, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plan gilt three-arm balance, flat balance-spring, index regulator.Dim. Length 50 mm (excluding the brooch).

Grading System: AA

USD 7,500 - 9,000

LOT 85

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, made for E. Gübelin, Luzerne,circa 1930.Very fine, platinum, diamond-set lady's wristwatch.

C. two-body, hinged, rectangular with canted corners, two rows of diamonds, one at each end, single diamond-set lugs, back engraved with a crown and a letter "P", double cord strap with patented clasp and two diamond-set platinum oval rings. D. silvered, matte, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. rectangular, 22.1 x 11.4 mm, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, adjusted to five positions, cold, heat and isochronism, straight line lever escapement, cubimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance-spring.Signed on dial and movement, case and dial also signed by the retailer.Dim. 32 x 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: USD 3,680

LOT 86

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

LeCoultre, "Baguette à mouvement Duo-Plan". Produced in the 1950's and retailed by Cartier.Fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold bracelet "à mailles" and an 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screws on the band to fix the case back, hooded lugs covering the bracelet attachments, lapidated bezel. D. black with painted Arabic numerals. "Epée" white hands. M. Cal. 5 1/2''' signed LeCoultre, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 11 x 22 mm.Approx. overall length 220 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 87

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

Jaeger, "Baguette à couvercle coulissant, Duo-Plan". Produced in the 1940's and retailed by Cartier, Paris.Fine, rectangular, stainless steel lady's wristwatch with concealed dial.

C. three-body, polished, stainless steel sliding cover, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. white with painted Arabic numerals. "Epée" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 4 1/2''' signed LeCoultre, baguette, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bi-metallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 1 position, 3 adjustments, flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 16 x 35 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 88

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Précision", Ref. 5003. Production started in the 1950's.Fine, tonneau shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold extensible Oyster bracelet.

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

Grading System: A

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 89

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, made for Shreve, Crump & Low Co., Boston, circa 1905.Very fine, 18K gold, keyless pendant watch with 14K gold brooch.

C. four-body, "bassine", polished, engraved monogram "ACH" on the back cover, gold hinged cuvette, swivel pendant. Double ribbon gold brooch. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 22 mm ø (10'''), nickel, 18 jewels, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel flat balance-spring, wolf-tooth winding wheels.Dial, case and movement signed. Case and movement also signed by the retailer.Diam. 29 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: USD 1,955

LOT 90

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

Rolex, "Precision", Geneva, Ref. 9178, , circa 1970.Fine, 18K gold, lady's wristwatch.

C. two-body, round, reeded band, faceted bezel, back cover with patented and unusual strap attachment by means of a thin slot in the back cover into which the strap is inserted. D. silvered, matte, "Bâton" applied gold indexes. Gold "Lozenge" hands. M. Cal. 282, 13.4 mm (6'''), rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 17 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,035

LOT 91

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

Piaget Genève, "Couteau". Produced in 1963.Fine, extra flat, 18K white gold dress watch with a crocodile skin cover and buttonhole.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, stirrup-shaped pendant. D. brushed silver, polished bâton indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 9 P, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 42 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,600 - 2,000

LOT 92

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

Cartier Paris. Produced in the 1930's.Very fine, extra-flat, platinum dress watch with a platinum-tiled buttonhole chain.

C. two-body, solid, polished, dedicated back. D. "guilloché" silver "à rayons de soleil" with painted Arabic numerals. "Fleur-de-Lys" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 17''', signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 44 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: USD 4,370

LOT 93

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Ricochet", Ref. 798. Produced in 1972.Fine and unusual, "carré galbé", 18K yellow gold dress watch, with a 9K articulated geometrically designed buttonhole chain with a medal embossed on one side with the Virgo symbol and dedicated on the other side.

C. two-body, solid, partly polished on the back, on the band and bezel, also partly chiseled in a sunburst pattern, trapezoidal pendant. D. entirely chiseled gold repeating the case decoration with applied black indexes. "Bâton" black hands. M. Cal. 23-300 PM, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguebalance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 41 x 35 mm. Approx. overall length of the bracelet: 170 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: USD 1,725

LOT 94

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by Arthur C. Sogno, Co. Produced in the 1920's.Very fine, flat, "Art Deco" platinum dress watch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, dedicated back. D. matte silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 15''', rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 95

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

Roger Dubuis, horloger genevois, No. 158. Produced in the 1990's.Very fine, over-sized, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and a white gold Roger Dubuis deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box, the attestation of the "Bureau Officiel de l'Etat pour le contrôle facultatif des montres de Genève".

C. two -body, polished, transparent screwed-down case back, ridged bezel, sapphire crystal. D. black with applied white gold Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" white gold hands. M. Cal. RD 56 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance 5 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 11,500

LOT 96

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

Roger Dubuis, horloger genevois, No. 04. Produced in the 1990's.Very fine and rare, astronomic, cushion shaped, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar and moon phases with a platinum deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box, the attestation of the "Bureau Officiel de l'Etat pour le contrôle facultatif des montres de Genève".

C. three -body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back with screws, stepped bezel, screwed bars, sapphire crystal. D. white with applied dot indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 30 minutes register, sector for the retrograde days of the week and the month, the months and leap year, the age of the moon, aperture for the moon phases. "Alpha" gold hands. M. Cal. RD 5637 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight linlever escapement, monometallic balance 5 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 33 x 50 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 26,000 - 32,000

LOT 97

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

Roger Dubuis, Genève, "Quantième Perpétuel", No. 01. Produced in the 1990's.Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, astronomic, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with leap year indication, perpetual calendar, moon phases and a platinum Roger Dubuis deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box, the attestation of the "Bureau Officiel de l'Etat pour le contrôle facultatif des montres de Genève".

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent screwed-down case back, ridged bezel, sapphire crystal. D. white with applied white gold Arabic numerals and triangular indexes, auxiliary dials for the days of the month, and the age of the moon, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases, leap year indication, outer ring 1/5 second graduation. Dauphine white gold hands. M. Cal. 5739 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoratio, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance 5 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 98

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève. Produced circa 1880.Very fine, 18K yellow gold, hunting-cased, keyless pocket watch with original fitted box.

C. four-body, solid, polished, back with engraved initials "XV", hinged cuvette. D. white enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 18 3/4''', gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring.Signed and numbered on the cuvette and back cover.Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,700 - 2,000

Sold: USD 2,300

LOT 99

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by W.G. Smith & Son, Youngstown, OH. Produced circa 1910.Very fine, 14K yellow gold "Extra" adjusted watch.

C. three-body, solid, "bassine", polished, hinged cuvette. D. satiné silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 18 3/4''', rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, micrometer regulator, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 100

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Ref. 973. Produced in the 1980's.Very fine, 18K yellow gold keyless dress watch.

C. three-body, solid, polished, hinged cuvette. D. satiné silver with applied yellow gold indexes and Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1-17/145 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, Patek Philippe patented cam-type micrometric regulator, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 44 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 5,000