445 lots

LOT 61

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

Ref. 5100 ?Quartz? Rolex, ?Quartz?, No. 482, Ref. 5100. Made in a limited edition of 1,000 examples in the 1970s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's quartz wristwatch with date and an integrated, 18K yellow gold Rolex bracelet.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, fluted bezel and crown, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold bâton indexes and luminous dots, aperture for the date. Luminous gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. Beta 21, 13 jewels, frequency of the quartz oscillator: 8192 Hz, reduced to 256 Hz by the frequency reducer. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 38 x 40 mm. Thickness: 12 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 85,000 - 100,000

USD 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 62

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

"Diamond Bracelet" Gübelin, Swiss, No. 183133. Made circa 1950. Extremely fine and elegant, yellow gold-plated platinum and diamond back-wound lady's bracelet watch with concealed dial.

C. Circular with inclined bezel, beneath a hinged cover set with 26 baguette-cut diamonds, the integral articulated bracelet set with 57 round diamonds. D. Matte silvered with applied white gold dart indexes (yellow gold-plated). White gold "Dauphine" hands. M. 5 1/2''', rhodium plated, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating blued steel balancespring, index regulator. Dial, movement and case signed. Width. 13 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 60,000 - 80,000

USD 7,700 - 10,000

EUR 6,500 - 8,500

LOT 63

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

Ref. 2032 ?Caméléon? Rolex, ?Precision, Caméléon?, Ref. 2032. Made in the 1950s. Fine and unusual, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with assorted yellow, green, red and 18K white and yellow gold woven sliding straps. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, guilloché bezel, sapphire crystal. D. Satiné gold with applied yellow gold baton indexes. Yellow gold "Alpha" hands. M. Cal.1401, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, and self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 16,5 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 7,000 - 10,000

USD 900 - 1,300

EUR 800 - 1,100

Sold: HKD 35,400

LOT 64

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

?Duo-Plan? Jaeger LeCoultre, ?Duo-Plan?, No. 817446. Made in the 1950s. Fine and unusual, ribbon-shaped, 18K yellow gold, emerald and diamond-set lady's wristwatch with a textured 18K yellow gold bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, bezel set with 18 round diamonds, the two ends each set with 8 round diamonds and 1 emerald, back winder. D. Matte silver with applied white gold round and dart indexes. White gold "épée" hands. M. Cal. 5 1/2''', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Diam. 14 mm. Height 6 mm. Approx. Overall length 150 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 25,000 - 30,000

USD 3,200 - 4,000

EUR 2,700 - 3,200

LOT 65

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

Ref. 4487 ?Perpetual Certified Precision? Rolex, "Perpetual Certified Precision", Ref. 4487. Produced in the 1940s. Very fine and unusual, self-winding, diamond-set 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch with hinged hooded lugs and an integral 18K pink gold bracelet and clasp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, fancy hinged hooded lugs set with 18 brilliant cut diamonds in white gold mounts. D. Matte silvered with applied pink gold baton and dart indexes, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Pink gold ?Baton? hands. M. Cal. 7 3/4???, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 24 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx. overall length: 175 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 33,000 - 43,000

USD 4,300 - 5,500

EUR 3,500 - 4,500

Sold: HKD 38,940

LOT 66

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

Ref. 2000 ?Caméléon? Rolex, ?Precision, Caméléon?, Ref. 2000. Made in the 1960s. Fine and unusual, oval, 18K white gold lady's wristwatch with an 18K white gold sliding strap.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, faceted bezel. D. Off white with applied white gold dart and baton indexes. White gold "Alpha" hands. M. Cal. 1400, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, and self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 16 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 800 - 1,000

EUR 650 - 850

Sold: CHF 16,000

LOT 67

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

Ref. 2000J ?Caméléon? Rolex, ?Precision?, ?Caméléon?, Ref. 2000J. Made in the 1960s. Fine and unusual, oval, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with assorted blue, pink, green, mauve, orange, red and silver leather straps with their 18K yellow gold-plated Rolex buckles. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, faceted bezel. D. Satiné champagne with applied gold baton indexes. Black "Baton" hands. M. Cal. 1400, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 16 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 12,000 - 16,000

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,300 - 1,700

Sold: HKD 22,420

LOT 68

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

Ref. 2442, So-Called ?Banana? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 975609, case No. 676815, Ref. 2442. Made circa 1955. Very fine and very rare, rectangular flared, "bombé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives and original fitted box.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, rounded lugs, curved crystal. D. Matte silvered with applied yellow gold dart and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 43 mm. Thickness 10 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: AAA

HKD 200,000 - 300,000

USD 25,000 - 40,000

EUR 20,000 - 32,000

Sold: HKD 330,400

LOT 69

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

Ref. 5100J "10-Days" Patek Philippe, Genève, "10 Days", No. 3203915, Case No. 4110962, Ref. 5100 J. Made in a limited edition of 1500 examples to celebrate the year 2000. Very fine, rectangular lozenge, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 10-day power reserve and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by original box and certificate.

C. Two-body, manta ray-shaped, solid, polished, concave and stepped bezel, protected winding crown, transparent case back with 4 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at 6, up-and-down indication below 12. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 28-20/220 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, 9 of them in 18K gold châton settings, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, double barrel. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 34 x 46 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 270,000 - 300,000

USD 35,000 - 40,000

EUR 30,000 - 32,000

Sold: HKD 342,200

LOT 70

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

Ref. 1526 ?Chayaleuk Thansakul? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 966350, case No. 662997, Ref. 1526, 2nd series, especially made for a Thai gentleman. Very fine and unique, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, small Arabic numerals, and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, concave bezel and lugs. D. Matte silver with owner?s signature (Chayaleuk Thansakul), applied yellow gold dot indexes and small Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds with inner 60-second scale and outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow 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, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System:

HKD 600,000 - 900,000

USD 80,000 - 115,000

EUR 65,000 - 100,000

Sold: HKD 811,500

LOT 71

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

"Portuguese Secular Perpetual Calendar No 8" International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Portuguese Perpetual Calendar", No. 3147582, Ref. 5021. Number 8 of a limited edition of 11 pieces. Especially made for Zegg & Cerlati, Monaco. Sold in January 2006. Very fine and rare, large, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with secular perpetual calendar, moon phases, 7-day power-reserve and a white gold IWC deployant clasp. Accompanied by a wooden fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave lugs, transparent case back with 6 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Black with applied white gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the day, date, months and the 7-day up-and down indication, apertures for the moon phases and the years, outer minutes division. White gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. C 50611, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 66 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator, hack mechanism, skeletonized bi-directional rotor with gold medallion inlay engraved "IWC ?Probus Scafusia ? Zegg & Cerlati- Limited Edition". Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 44 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 250,000 - 280,000

USD 32,000 - 36,000

EUR 27,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 283,200

LOT 72

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

"Royal Eagle No. 7 Monte Carlo" Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Royal Eagle Monte Carlo", No. 939710, case No. 770252, ref. 49145/000A. Number 7 of a limited edition of 25 pieces especially made for Zegg & Cerlati, Monaco. Sold in January, 2006. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, curved, self-winding, water-resistant, heavy gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, oversized date aperture and a stainless steel Vacheron Constantin deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box, guarantee, and a certificate of origin.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, shaped, case back with 8 screws, inclined bezel, fluted lugs. D. Silver with applied radial white gold Art Deco Arabic hours numerals and four diamond shaped quarters in red, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12- hour and 30-minute registers, outer minute scale, large double aperture below the 12 for the date. Luminous steel "Lozenge" hands. M. Cal. 1137, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 50 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 85,000 - 100,000

USD 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: HKD 135,700

LOT 73

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

?Coach Watch? Joseph Blundy, London, No. 114, circa 1790. Fine gilt metal pair-cased astronomical coach watch with center-seconds, day of the week, age of the moon, regulator-type dial and stop feature, made for the Chinese market.

C. Outer: two-body, "bassine", box hinged, the bezel foliate engraved and set with alternating white and ruby paste stones, back with a plain oval reserve. Inner: gilt, polished. D. White enamel, four subsidiary dials. On the right, Roman hour chapter ring, symmetrically to the left, the Arabic minute ring, at the top the age of the moon, and below the days of the week, with outer Arabic seconds ring. Gilded hands. M. 60 mm, mounted to the dial plate, gilt brass full plate with column pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, singlefooted gilded cock pierced and engraved with asymmetrical leaf decoration and an engraved man and a woman at the base, ruby endstone. The center-seconds stop lever at 8 o'clock. Signed on the dial and the movement. Diam. 85 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: AA

HKD 32,000 - 40,000

USD 4,000 - 5,200

EUR 3,500 - 4,300

Sold: HKD 51,920

LOT 74

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

?Urn and Swag? John Taylor, London, No. 1181, circa 1785. Fine and rare large gilt brass pair-cased center-seconds watch with a stop feature, made for the Chinese market.

C. Outer: two-body, back engraved with a flower vase, bezels engraved with floral pattern. Inner: two-body, ?bassine? polished. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers. Gold ?beetle and poker? hands. M. 63 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock with ruby endstone, lever protruding from under the bezel at 9 o?clock for stopping the watch for precision time setting. Signed on the movement. Diam. 90 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: AA

HKD 42,000 - 55,000

USD 5,500 - 7,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 30,680

LOT 75

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

?Pearls & Emeralds? Bautte & Moynier à Genève, No. 39832. Made circa 1830 for the Chinese market. Very fine and rare, 18K gold, pearl and emerald-set pocket watch with pearl-set dial.

C. Two-body, sprung and hinged bezel set with 31 emeralds, each surrounded by a border of seed pearls, the back with border of 31 emeralds to match the bezel, the center set entirely with pearls and seven emeralds, pendant and bow decorated to match. D. Matte and engine-turned gold with radial Roman numerals set with seed pearls. Gold ?Breguet? hands. M. 31 mm. (13 1/2???), gilt brass three-quarter plate, spring barrel, cylinder escapement, three-arm gold balance recessed within the movement, flat balance spring, index regulator. Case marked BM. Diam. 43 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: AAA

HKD 50,000 - 65,000

USD 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 94,400

LOT 76

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

Meynadier, Geneva, circa 1830. Fine 18K multicolored gold paste and enamel-set watch .

C.Two-body, "bassine", profusely decorated with applied gold floral and foliate motives set with pastes and an enamel cartouche with a cherub mask. D. Silver, polished radial Roman chapters, outer minute track, center engine-turned with foliate pattern. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 35 mm. (16'''), frosted gilt, full plate, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three-arm balance with flat balance spring. Movement signed. Dim. 45 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: A

HKD 20,000 - 27,000

USD 2,600 - 3,500

EUR 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: HKD 17,700

LOT 77

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

Moulinié, Bautte & Moynier, Geneva, circa 1830. Very fine 18K multicolored gold ruby and turquoise-set watch .

C. Three-body, "bassine", profusely decorated with applied yellow, green, and rose gold floral and foliate motifs set with rubies and turquoises, gold hinged cuvette. D. Off-center, small, gold, set in the lower part, with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, center engine-turned in wickerwork pattern, set on wickerwork pattern gold dial plate. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 35 mm. (16'''), frosted gilt, cylinder escapement, three-arm balance with flat balance spring. Movement signed. Dim. 40 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: AA

HKD 10,000 - 15,000

USD 1,300 - 2,000

EUR 1,100 - 1,600

Sold: HKD 14,160

LOT 78

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

"Spring Bouquet" Ilbery, London, No. 640. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1840. Very fine and rare, 18K gold, painted on enamel and pearl-set pocket watch with center-seconds.

C. Three-body, "Empire", pearl-set bezel, stem and bow, hinged and sprung back cover with pearl set border and painted with a bouquet of spring flowers upon a pale green ground and within a turquoise and engraved gold scroll border. Hinged and sprung glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer seconds track and Arabic quarter hour numerals. Blued steel "ovoid" hands. M. 44 mm, gilt "Chinese" caliber, foliate chased and engraved, standing barrel, jewels in screwed chatons, lateral lever escapement, three-arm polished steel balance, diamond endstone, index regulator. Movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: AA

HKD 220,000 - 280,000

USD 28,000 - 36,000

EUR 24,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 200,600

LOT 79

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

?Rose Bouquet? Bovet, London, No. 327. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1830. Very fine 18K gold and painted on enamel, center-seconds pocket watch with duplex escapement.

C. Two-body, ?Chinese? type, the back painted on enamel with a bouquet of roses and flowers, champlevé enamel bezels, pendant, and bow. Gold glazed cuvette hinged to the movement ring. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute/ seconds track with fifteen-minute/seconds Arabic numerals. Blued steel ?Spade? hands. M. 47 mm, mirror-polished and blued steel "Chinese" caliber with steel wheels, bridges and standing barrel, duplex escapement, plain five-arm steel balance, flat blued steel balance-spring, index regulator. Movement signed. Case with London prestige marks. Diam. 58 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: AAA

HKD 160,000 - 200,000

USD 20,000 - 25,000

EUR 17,000 - 20,000

Sold: HKD 271,400

LOT 80

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

?Birds of Paradise? Bovet, Fleurier, No. 4579. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1860. Fine and very unusual, silver-gilt, painted on enamel and split pearl set pocket watch with center-seconds and Jacot duplex escapement.

C. Three-body, reeded band, split-pearl set bezels, pendant and bow, the back cover decorated with a very fine painted on enamel scene of two birds of paradise on a flowering tree branch, opalescent guilloché ground. Hinged and sprung glazed cuvette for viewing the movement. D. White enamel with slender radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions and Arabic quarter-hour numerals. Blued steel ?Flower? hands. M. 48 mm., polished steel, Chinese calibre, 8 jewels, standing barrel, Jacot duplex escapement, bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel ?winged? weights, flat balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed. Diam. 57 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: AA

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

USD 4,000 - 5,200

EUR 3,200 - 4,300

Sold: HKD 129,800