445 lots

LOT 301

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

?Singing Bird? Attributed to Griesbaum, Germany. Made circa 1950 in the style of the late 19th Century. Fine, repoussé sterling silver and gilt singing bird box.

C. Rectangular, ?bombé? form with repoussé relief decoration of scrolls, flowers, cherubs and birds, the hinged bird cover cast with two cherubs with a lyre, raised on bun feet. M. Singing bird movement: going barrel, rectangular belows, Griesbaum whistle, the bird rotating and moving wings, tail and beak, controlled by a rack and two cams mounted beneath the barrel, gilt brass grille engraved with foliage, activated by a pull-stop in the side of the case. Dim. 104 x 75 x 63 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 17,000 - 22,000

USD 2,200 - 2,800

EUR 1,800 - 2,400

Sold: HKD 24,780

LOT 302

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

?Stainless Steel Ref. 96? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 821397, case No. 616218, Ref. 96. Made in 1942. Very fine and rare, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with a stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied steel indexes, subsidiary seconds at 6, outer minutes division. Steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 12- 120, rhodium-plated, "faussescôtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 45,000 - 55,000

USD 5,800 - 7,000

EUR 4,800 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 73,160

LOT 303

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 911962, case No. 630616. Made circa 1946. Very fine, square, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, straight lugs. D. Matte silver with applied steel baton indexes and Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, outer minutes track. Steel "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 9 1/2''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 27 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 23,000 - 30,000

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,200

Sold: HKD 106,200

LOT 304

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

Yellow Gold Ref. 96 ?Calatrava? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 960721, case No. 303220, Ref. 96. Sold in December, 1947. Very fine, mid-sized, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and the Extract from the Archives.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, outer minutes division. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam.31 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 27,000 - 35,000

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 3,000 - 3,800

Sold: HKD 48,380

LOT 305

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

Yellow Gold Ref. 96 ?Calatrava? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 925909, case No. 298880, Ref. 96. Made in the 1940s. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold mid-sized wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted indexes, subsidiary seconds, outer minutes division. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12-120, rhodiumplated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 35,000 - 43,000

USD 4,500 - 5,500

EUR 3,800 - 4,600

Sold: HKD 47,200

LOT 306

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

?Jubilé? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, ?Jubilé?, No. 490471, case No. 320381, Ref. 4600. Made in 1950. Very fine and rare, oversized 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with an 18K yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, sloped bezel, concave lugs. D. Silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute division, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. P453/3B, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperature, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 8,6 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

USD 4,000 - 5,200

EUR 3,200 - 4,300

Sold: HKD 40,120

LOT 307

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

?Two-Tone Gold Dial? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 439400, case No. 285502, Ref. 4185. Made in 1944. Fine and elegant, 18K yellow gold keyless dress pocket watch with an 18K yellow gold fancy link long chain.

C. Two-body, polished, curved bezel, tapered rectangular bow. D. Two-tone gold, applied gold baton indexes and Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. 17''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 17,000 - 22,000

USD 2,200 - 2,800

EUR 1,800 - 2,400

Sold: HKD 21,240

LOT 308

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

?Diamond Dial? Audemars Piguet & Co., Brassus & Genève, No. 29650, Ref. 634. Made circa 1950. Very fine and elegant platinum keyless dress watch with diamond-set dial.

C. Three-body, massive, brushed, inclined bezel, rectangular bow. D. Brushed silver with applied round and baguette diamond indexes, subsidiary seconds. White gold "baton" hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, "faussescôtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and five positions, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam: 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 25,000 - 33,000

USD 3,200 - 4,300

EUR 2,700 - 3,500

Sold: HKD 41,300

LOT 309

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

?Sapphire Indexes? Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 54872. Made in the 1950s. Very fine and unusual, sapphire-set 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, wide flat bezel set with 12 rectangular cut sapphire hour markers, straight lugs, flat crystal. D. Off white with painted radial Roman numerals subsidiary seconds. Black coated yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 9???, rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance with eight adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 29 mm. Thickness: 7 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

USD 4,000 - 5,200

EUR 3,200 - 4,300

Sold: HKD 35,400

LOT 310

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

?Pink Gold Ref. 4643? Rolex, Perpetual, Chronomètre, Ref. 4643. Made in the 1940s. Fine and rare, square, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow goldplated Rolex buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, sloped bezel, stepped sides, straight lugs,"bombé" crystal. D. Black with applied pink gold lozenge and dart indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodiumplated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 28 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 18,000 - 23,000

USD 2,300 - 3,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: HKD 82,600

LOT 311

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

?Pink Gold Bubble Back? Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3131. Made in the 1940s. Fine water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, 14K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a yellow gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, sloped bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with painted golden Arabic numerals and baton indexes. Luminous pink gold "Alpha" hands. M. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam 32 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 18,000 - 23,000

USD 2,300 - 3,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: HKD 35,400

LOT 312

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

?Belle Epoque? Cartier, Paris, Londres, No. 18636. Made circa 1905. Very fine and elegant, Belle Epoque, 18K gold and enamel keyless dress pocket watch.

C. Four-body, the back cover with a raised border of chased gold swags and white enamel, the center with a swirling foliate rosette surrounded by translucent green guilloché enamel, the bezel with white enamel line border, concealed hinge. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gold ?spade? hands. M. 40 mm (18???), gilt brass, bar caliber, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed, case numbered. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 27,000 - 35,000

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 3,000 - 3,800

Sold: HKD 41,300

LOT 313

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

?Montre Couteau? Cartier, Paris, Londres. No. 1567. Made circa 1910. Very fine and elegant, thin, Belle Epoque 18K gold and enamel keyless dress pocket watch.

C. Three-body, knife-edge band, back cover with alternating gold and translucent green stripes, white enamel dot border resembling split pearls, center with swirling foliate rosette, bezel with white and translucent green enamel border. D. Silver, sunburst engine-turned with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Gilt brass, bar caliber, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement adapter ring signed, case numbered. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 55,000 - 70,000

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 6,000 - 7,500

Sold: HKD 59,000

LOT 314

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

?Platinum & Diamonds? Niton, Genève, No. 5018, case No. 10075. Made circa 1925. Very fine and elegant, thin, platinum, enamel and diamond-set keyless dress pocket watch with an 18K white gold long chain.

C. Three-body, brushed and polished, the band and bow outlined with black enamel, the bezel set with 79 round diamonds. D. Brushed silver with applied rose-cut diamond-set radial Roman numerals, outer applied white gold minute markers. Rose-cut diamond-set ?Cathédrale? hands. M. 16???, rhodium plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with all adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed for Mersmann (Interlaken), movement signed Niton. Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

USD 4,000 - 5,200

EUR 3,200 - 4,300

Sold: HKD 40,120

LOT 315

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

?Royal Blue? Tavannes Watch Co., Swiss, No. 54069. Made circa 1915. Fine, 18K gold and enamel keyless hunting-cased dress pocket watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, the front and back covers overlaid with translucent aqua-blue enamel over a radial engine-turned ground, central white enamel dot, white champlevé enamel line borders. D. Matte silvered with engine-turned center, radial painted black Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 13''', rhodium plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with three adjustments, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 20,000 - 28,000

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 2,600 - 3,500

Sold: HKD 23,600

LOT 316

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

"Royal Blue" Baszanger, Genève, No. 7454. Made circa 1930. Fine, thin, 18K gold and enamel keyless dress pocket watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, the bezel overlaid with royal blue guilloché enamel, the back cover overlaid with royal blue translucent enamel over a wavy sun-ray ground, white enamel border, the center with a polished gold disc. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Brushed gilt with applied gold Roman and baton indexes, painted minute track, large subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 17 1/2''', thin, frosted gilt, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, index regulator. Dial signed. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 12,000 - 15,000

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,300 - 1,600

Sold: HKD 18,290

LOT 317

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

?Tiffany Pendant? Tiffany & Co., Swiss, No. 75477. Made circa 1910. Very fine, 18K gold and enamel lady's keyless pendant watch with a gold and enamel necklace chain.

C. Four-body, "bassine", black and gold enamel leaf band, the bezel and back cover overlaid with plum-colored enamel over a wavy sun-ray ground. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Enameled to match the case and with painted gold Breguet numerals, outer dot minute track. Gold "spade" hands. M. 10 1/2''', rhodium plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat blued steel balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 23,000 - 30,000

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,200

Sold: HKD 33,040

LOT 318

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

"Champlevé Couteau" Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Couteau". Made circa 1940. Extremely fine and equally rare, early, extra-thin, 18K yellow gold and champlevé enamel keyless dress pocket watch.

C. Two-piece, solid, polished, knife edge, entirely decorated with engraved flowers and foliage and black champlevé enamel, triangular pendant. D. Matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel "Breguet? hands. M. Cal. 17???, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm. Thickness 3.5 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 4,000 - 5,200

EUR 3,200 - 4,300

Sold: EUR 140,000

LOT 319

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

?Poche Surprise? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, movement No. 408415. Made circa 1930. Case by Verger Frères, No. 11198. Very fine, 18K yellow gold and enamel keyless Art Deco ?montre de sac à volets?, purse and desk watch.

C. Rectangular, the body and shutters decorated with a geometrical pattern in black enamel, yellow gold pushers opening the shutters revealing the dial and hinged inner case. D. Silver, brushed, applied yellow gold ?cubiste? numerals, outer minute track. Yellow gold ?Breguet? hands. M. 9???, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with five adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed. Dim. 42 x 31 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 25,000 - 33,000

USD 3,200 - 4,300

EUR 2,700 - 3,500

Sold: HKD 33,040

LOT 320

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

?Black Dial? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 419887, case No. 263569. Made in 1941. Sold by M.T STEFANOVICH, official retailer of the Serbian Royal Family. Very fine and rare, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with black dial and reeded tubular hooded lugs.

C. Two-body, solid, polished reeded tubular lugs. D. Black with engraved Breguet indexes, outer engraved minute track, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold ?épée? hands. M. Cal. R.A. 10??? 105, rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 15 jewels, straight- line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 35 mm. Thickness: 8 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

USD 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,300

LOT 321

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

?Platinum Ref. 4448? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 473251, case No. 312203, Ref. 4448. Made in 1951. Very fine and rare, rectangular, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with diamond-set dial and a white gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, flame-shaped fluted lugs. D. Matte silver with round and baguette diamond indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 435/3C, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, index regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 40 mm. Thickness 7.2 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 50,000 - 70,000

USD 6,500 - 9,000

EUR 5,500 - 7,500

Sold: HKD 71,980

LOT 322

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

Yellow Gold ?Ref. 2507? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 747300, case No. 699657, Ref. 2507, made circa 1958. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an original fitted box.

C. Three-body, polished, tonneau-shaped, rounded bezel, concave lugs. D. Champagne and guilloche with applied gold baton indexes. Yellow gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 10'''-200, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 7 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 28,000 - 35,000

USD 3,600 - 4,500

EUR 3,000 - 3,800

Sold: HKD 30,680

LOT 323

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

White Gold ?Ref. 2573/1" Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1140867, case No. 431903, Ref. 2573/1. Made in 1966. Sold on August 25th, 1966. Very fine and rare, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied white gold bâton indexes. White gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 23-300, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium bronze escape wheel, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness: 7 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 38,000 - 48,000

USD 5,000 - 6,200

EUR 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: HKD 59,000

LOT 324

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

Yellow Gold ?Ref. 4222? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1264860, case No. 2731151, Ref. 4222, retailed by Trucchi, Napoli. Made in 1973, sold on May 18th, 1988. Fine, "carré galbé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box, an Extract from the Archives and a Certificate of Origin.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, flat crystal. D. Champagne with applied black and yellow gold baton indexes. Yellow gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal 16-250, extra flat, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 26 mm. Thickness 6 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 20,000 - 25,000

USD 2,500 - 3,200

EUR 2,000 - 2,700

Sold: HKD 25,960

LOT 325

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

Yellow Gold ?Rectangle? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 836171, case No. 622652. Made circa 1945. Fine and rare, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, straight rounded lugs. D. Two-tone, matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "baton" hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneaushaped, rhodium plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 21 x 30 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 25,000 - 33,000

USD 3,200 - 4,300

EUR 2,700 - 3,500

Sold: HKD 54,280

LOT 326

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

?Calm Harbor? Isaac Soret & Fils, Geneva, No. 14835. Made for the Islamic market, circa 1780. Fine, 18K gold and painted on enamel, rose-cut diamond-set quarter-repeating pocket watch.

C. Two-body, Louis XV, the rose-cut diamond-set bezel chased with swag garland decoration, the back with a painted on enamel scene of two ships at anchor off the coast, the crew fishing nearby, rose-cut diamond set thumb-pieces and pendant. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals interspersed with rose-cut diamonds, outer minute track and Arabic five minute numerals. Rose-cut diamond-set Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, continental style gilt brass balance cock, silvered regulation dial, repeating adjustment arm, repeating on a bell activated by depressing the pendant. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 30,000 - 45,000

USD 4,000 - 5,800

EUR 3,200 - 4,800

LOT 327

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

?The Flowers? Richard Baskerville, London, No. 2016. Made circa 1750. Very fine, 20K gold and painted on enamel pocket watch.

C. Two-body, Louis XV, the back finely decorated with painted on enamel and champlevé flowers and foliage on a hatched chased ground, the bezel decorated en suite. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five-minute numerals, winding aperture between 3 and 4 o'clock. Gold ?Louis? hands. M. 35 mm, hinged, frosted gilt full-plate with turned pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement, three-arm steel balance with flat balance spring, pierced and chased balance cock with diamond endstone, silvered regulation dial. Movement signed. Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 50,000 - 65,000

USD 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 56,640

LOT 328

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

?Bloodstone? R. Sanders, London, No. 344. Made circa 1760. Fine 20K gold repoussé, bloodstone and diamond-set pocket watch.

C. Two-body, the hinged bezel set with panels of polished bloodstone within a chased repoussé scroll and shell framework, the back set with a large polished bloodstone panel within a rococo scroll and flower border, rose diamond- set thumb-piece. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five-minute numerals. Rose diamond-set pierced hands. M. 28 mm., gilt, full-plate, turned baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, three-arm balance with flat balance spring, pierced and engraved balance cock, silvered regulation dial. Movement signed. Diam. 42 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 45,000 - 60,000

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,500

LOT 329

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

?Miniature Watch, Special Escapement? Roulet, à Genève. Made circa 1800. Fine and rare, miniature, 18K gold huntingcased pendant watch with front-mounted balance wheel and unusual escapement.

C. Two-body, ?Directoire?, polished. D. White enamel, small, eccentric, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, balance wheel mounted below with a two-footed cock and faceted red endstone, foliate engraved gold dial mask. Blued steel ?Cathedrale? hands. M. 25 mm, gilt, full-plate, cylindrical pillars with chased capitals, modified cylinder type escapement with flat brass escape-wheel, three-arm steel balance, flat balance spring. Movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 12,000 - 15,000

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,300 - 1,600

LOT 330

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

?Pivoted Detent Chronometer? Moulinié & Legrandroy, Genève, No. 29950. Made circa 1860. Very fine, hunting-cased, 18K gold pocket chronometer with the original Moulinié & Legrandroy fitted brass-inlaid rosewood box.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, entirely chased with foliate scrolls, hinged and sprung front cover decorated with a wreath of oak leaves and acorns in relief surrounding a monogrammed cartouche, the back cover with an oak leaf and acorn bouquet in relief. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel ?fleur-de-lis? hands. M. 42 mm (19???), nickel plated, ?faussescôtes? decoration, 17 jewels, the escape wheel and detent with gold endplates, gold train, Earnshaw-type chronometer escapement with pivoted detent, jewelled locking stone, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 25,000 - 33,000

USD 3,200 - 4,300

EUR 2,700 - 3,500

Sold: HKD 30,680

LOT 331

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

?Pocket Chronometer? Will(ia)m Mottu, Geneve. Made for the English market, circa 1850. Fine and rare, 18K gold pocket chronometer with unusual banking for the detent.

C. Four-body, ?bassine et filets?, Mastermark ?PM?, engine turned and polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel hands. M. 40 mm, 18???, frosted gilt, half-plate, fusee and chain with Harrison?s maintaining power, Earnshaw type chronometer escapement with spring footed detent, spring footed banking arm parallel to the detent, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature and meantime adjustment screws, free-sprung blued steel helical balance spring, diamond endstone. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 20,000 - 30,000

USD 2,500 - 4,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,200

LOT 332

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

White Gold ?Ref. 3604? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1301796, case No. 2747585, Ref. 3604, made in the 1970s. Fine, square galbé, self-winding, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date. Accompanied by an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Two-body, massive, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Metallic blue, applied white gold indexes, aperture for the date. White gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 28-255 C, Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 18K gold rotor segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 36 mm. Thickness 7 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 30,000 - 45,000

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 5,000

Sold: HKD 54,280

LOT 333

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

Stainless Steel ?Ref. 3579? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1213430, case No. 519579, Ref. 3579. Made in the 1970s. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, lapidated lugs, brushed bezel, sapphire crystal. D. Metallic blue with applied steel ?bâton? indexes. Steel ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 23-300PM, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating freesprung Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 33 x 38 mm. Thickness: 7 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 23,000 - 30,000

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,200

Sold: HKD 49,560

LOT 334

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

Yellow Gold Ref. 3588-1 ?Clous de Paris? Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1280226, case No. 2703055, Ref. 3588-1. Made in the 1970s. Fine, thin, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an integrated and linen-textured 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, "Clous-de-Paris" bezel repeating the bracelet decoration, sapphire crystal. D. Champagne with painted radial Roman numerals. Black "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 28-255, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance- spring, 21K gold rotor segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness: 6.5 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 47,000 - 57,000

USD 6,000 - 7,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 335

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

Yellow Gold ?Ref. 3803? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1373693, case No. 2890560, Ref. 3803. Sold in December 1991. Fine, flat, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate of origin.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat sapphire crystal. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals. Burnished steel ?Bâton? hands. M. Cal. 177, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, ?faussescôtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 34 mm. Thickness 5 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 14,000 - 17,000

USD 1,800 - 2,200

EUR 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: HKD 37,760

LOT 336

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

Ref. 3800/1 ?Nautilus? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, ?Nautilus?, No. 1933377, case No. 2946266, Ref. 3800/1. Made in 2000. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with date, 18K yellow gold and stainless steel integrated bracelet and stainless steel deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat sapphire crystal. D. Champagne with applied luminous gold indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous gold ?Bâton? hands. M. Cal. 330-SC, rhodium plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 29 jewels, straight lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and five positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 21K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 37 x 39 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 42,000 - 52,000

USD 5,500 - 6,700

EUR 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: HKD 54,280

LOT 337

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

Ref. 4700/1 "Nautilus", Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Nautilus", No. 1528949, case No. 2832649, Ref. 4700/1. Made in 1988. Very fine, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold lady's quartz wristwatch with date, yellow gold integrated bracelet and white gold deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate of origin.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat sapphire crystal. D. Gray with horizontal stripes and applied gold baton indexes, luminous dots, aperture for the date. Luminous gold ?bâton" hands. M. Cal. E19C, with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 31 x 28 mm. Thickness 6 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 27,000 - 35,000

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 3,000 - 3,800

Sold: HKD 47,200

LOT 338

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

White Gold ?Ref. 5054? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 3111777, case No. 4084444, Ref. 5054. Sold in October 1999. Very fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, 18K white gold gentleman?s wristwatch with 48-hour power reserve, date, and a white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate of origin.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, hinged case back to view the movement, rounded bezel, straight lugs, gold screwed bars. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals, auxiliary dials for the seconds on the 4, the days of the month on the 7, between the 10 and 11, sector graduated for the up-and-down indication, aperture for the moon phases. Burnished ?Spade? steel hands. M. Cal. 240/164, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung balance-spring, mobile stud bearer, 22K gold micro-rotor mounted on ball bearings. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 80,000 - 10,000

USD 10,000 - 13,000

EUR 8,500 - 11,000

Sold: HKD 135,700

LOT 339

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

Ref. 5115 ?Clous de Paris? Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Calatrava?, No. 1907835, case No. 4210609, Ref. 5115G-001. Made circa 2000. Very fine, 18K white gold gentleman?s wristwatch with enamel dial and an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a certificate of origin.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, ?Clous-de-Paris? decorated bezel, screwed-down case back, sapphire crystal. D. White enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Black oxydized gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 215 PS, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring, shock-absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 8 mm

Grading System: AAA

HKD 45,000 - 55,000

USD 5,800 - 7,000

EUR 4,800 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 88,500

LOT 340

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

?Rubies and Diamonds? Blancpain, "Quantième Perpétuel Auto-matique", No. 137. Made circa 1990. Very fine and rare, self-winding, water resistant, 18K yellow gold and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phase, and an 18K yellow gold and diamond Blancpain bracelet.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, straight lugs, bezel and bracelet set with several diamonds, flat sapphire-crystal. D. Entirely pavé-set with diamonds, ruby indexes, subsidiary brushed gold ring dials for the days of the month, of the week and the months, aperture for the moon phase. Luminous gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 6511, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, and self-compensating flat balance spring. Case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Approx. overall length: 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 200,000 - 230,000

USD 25,000 - 30,000

EUR 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 341

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

"Chronographe Rattrapante, Calendrier Perpétuel? Blancpain, "Chronographe Rattrapante, Calendrier Perpétuel?, No. 47. Made in the 1990s. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button split-second chronograph, registers, perpetual calendar, age and phases of the moon, leap year indication, and an 18K yellow gold Blancpain bracelet.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, flat sapphire crystal. D. Black with painted luminous Arabic numerals, outer 1/5th second and minute division, subsidiary dials for the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, the days of the month, of the week, the months, the leap year, sector graduated for the age of the moon, aperture for the moon phases. Luminous white "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 55810, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator, the pusher on the 10 is for stop and reunite of the split-second hand. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 130,000 - 170,000

USD 17,000 - 22,000

EUR 14,000 - 18,000

Sold: HKD 177,000

LOT 342

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

?Calm Harbor? Terroux l'Aîné à Genève, No. 2/12 79. Completed on December 2, 1779. Fine and rare, 20K gold and painted on enamel, quarter repeating à toc pocket watch.

C. Two-body, ?Louis XV?, foliate chased bezel and border, the back with a very finely painted on enamel scene of ships moored and fishermen at the shoreline, deep blue guilloché enamel border and turquoise and beaded white enamel outer border, paste-set thumb-piece. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer dot minute divisions and Arabic five minute numerals. Gold ?Spade? hands. M. 33 mm., hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, pierced and chased foliate gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-plate, silver regulation dial, hand and scale for adjusting the repeating speed, repeating on the case with two hammers activated by depressing the pendant. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 42,000 - 52,000

USD 5,500 - 6,700

EUR 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: HKD 51,920

LOT 343

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

?The Butterfly? Lépine, Invenit et fecit, No. 5647, ?M?, circa 1788. Very fine and very rare, 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set á toc quarter-repeating watch.

C. Double-body, of Lépine type, by master casemaker Guillaume Mermillod, back painted on enamel with a butterfly over a basket of flowers, gold paillon frame, pearl-set bezels, opening by twisting the pendant, fixed front bezel. Gilt brass hinged cuvette signed ?Lépine, horloger du Roy à Paris?. D. White enamel with alternating Roman and Arabic numerals and outer minute ring, the number ?1? in an oval frame. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 43 mm. (19???), gilt brass, early Lépine caliber with free-standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring, Lépine repetition system with LeRoy?s anchor governor, repeating by two polished hammers on the movement adapter ring by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and the cuvette. Diam. 52 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: AAA

HKD 55,000 - 70,000

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 6,000 - 7,500

Sold: HKD 64,900

LOT 344

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

?Royal Blue? John Newton, London, No. 2604. Made circa 1790. Fine, 18K gold, enamel and pearl-set pocket watch.

C. Two-body, with split pearl-set bezels, the back overlaid with blue translucent enamel over engine-turning. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Gold arrow hands. M. 40 mm., hinged gilt brass, full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass foliate chased and engraved English cock with diamond end-stone, silver regulation dial. Movement signed. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 23,000 - 30,000

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,200

LOT 345

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

"The Belt Buckle" William Ballantine, London, No. 112. Made for the Chinese market, circa 1790. Fine and extremely rare gilt brass and enamel, quartz, garnet and paste-set belt buckle fitted with center seconds watch in a leather fitted box.

C. Oval, centered in the front with the watch, translucent Imperial blue enamel panel on each side with quartz, diamond and ruby colored pastes around, polished back, two gilt loops for the belt. D. White enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer minute/seconds divisions with fifteen-minute/seconds star markers. Gold ?Arrowhead? hands. M. 36 mm, frosted gilt full-plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement, three-arm steel balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock. Dim. 93 x 67 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 60,000 - 90,000

USD 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,500 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 88,500

LOT 346

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

"The Diamond Star" Adamson à Paris, No. 842. Made circa 1790. Very fine and elegant, slim, 18K gold and enamel, pearl and rose-cut diamond-set quarter-repeating pocket watch with a glazed gilt brass protecting case.

C. Double-body, "Directoire", with split pearl-set bezels, the back overlaid with translucent dark blue enamel over an engine-turned flower and leaf garland and centered with a large rose cut diamond and star encircled by a multicolored floral paillon rosette. D. White enamel, Dauphine numerals, "star" minute divisions and Arabic quarter hour numerals. Gold skeletonized hands. M. 40 mm. (18'''), slim, hinged, gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, the fixed barrel passing through the back plate and secured by a screwed plate, cylinder escapement, countersunk plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, index regulator, repeating on a (cracked) bell by depressing the pendant. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 56 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: AA

HKD 85,000 - 100,000

USD 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: HKD 64,900

LOT 347

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

At the Spinning Wheel? Geneva. Made circa 1790. Fine gold and enamel pearl-set center-seconds pendant watch.

C. Two-body, pearl-set bezel, the back finely painted with an oval scene of a courting couple seated in an Arcadian landscape, within a paillon frame on a translucent blue guilloché enamel ground, pearl-set border. Hinged frosted gilt metal cuvette. D. White enamel, upright Arabic numerals, outer minute/seconds track. Gold ?ovoid? hands. M. 43 mm., engraved gilt brass, standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 42,000 - 52,000

USD 5,500 - 6,700

EUR 4,500 - 5,500

LOT 348

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

?Chronos? Attributed to Esquivillon et Deschoudens à Genève, No. 4493. Made circa 1810. Very fine and rare 18K gold quarter-repeating watch with striking automaton Jacks.

C. Four-body, "Empire", engine-turned. Gilt metal sprung cuvette. D. White enamel, annular, with Dauphine numerals and outer minute track. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. Center with applied varicolored gold cherubs striking bells during repeating, the upper part with automaton scene appearing during repeating, with a Jack striking the hours and the figure of Chronos with a scythe. M. 44 mm, frosted gilt full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring, continental type cock, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant, automaton driven via the repeating train. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 70,000 - 85,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 7,500 - 9,000

Sold: HKD 100,300

LOT 349

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

?Garden Romance? J. Ullmann & Co, Chaux-de-Fonds, Hong Kong & Shanghai, No.169. Made for the Chinese market circa 1900. Fine and rare 18K gold and painted on enamel, pearl-set keyless, quarter-repeating pocket watch with automaton Jacks.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", champlevé enameled band, spring-loaded back painted on enamel with a courting couple in a formal garden dark blue guilloché enamel background, bezels set with half pearls. Gold hinged cuvette. D. Small translucent blue guilloché enamel with radial gold Roman numerals and gold outer gold paillon minute track, subsidiary seconds, flanked by painted on enamel figures of Chronos and cherubs appearing to repeat the hours and quarters on bells, the whole on a blued steel plate. Gold ?cathedral? hands. M. 39 mm (17???), frosted gilt, 3/4 plate, 12 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs activated by a slide in the band. Cuvette signed and inscribed with erroneous technical details. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 85,000 - 100,000

USD 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: HKD 106,200

LOT 350

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

Yellow Gold ?Ref. 4300? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 496319, case No. 326699, Ref. 4300. Made in 1952. Very fine, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave lugs, sloped bezel, dust protecting cap, screwed down case back. D. Sand color with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, faceted baton indexes and subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. P453/3B, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, monometallic balance with timing screws, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness: 12 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 22,000 - 27,000

USD 2,800 - 3,500

EUR 2,400 - 3,000

Sold: HKD 30,680

LOT 351

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

Yellow Gold ?Ref. 4066? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 500152, case No. 332559, Ref. 4066. Made in 1953. Very fine, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch.

C. Three-body, solid, polished , concave lugs, rounded bezel. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numeral and darts indexes subsidiary seconds dial, minute divisions. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. P453/3B, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, monometallic balance with timing screws, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness: 9 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 22,000 - 27,000

USD 2,800 - 3,500

EUR 2,400 - 3,000

LOT 352

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

Yellow Gold ?Ref. 4217? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 515251, case No. 344530, Ref. 4217. Made in 1955. Very fine, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave lugs, sloped bezel. D. Satiné champagne with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. P454/58, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, monometallic balance with timing screws, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness: 9,5 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 27,000 - 35,000

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 3,000 - 3,800

LOT 353

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

White Gold ?Ref. 6378Q? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, ?Automatic?, No. 582297, case No. 406681, Ref. 6378Q. Made in 1965. Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, and a linen-textured white gold Vacheron & Constantin bracelet.

C. Two-body, polished, linen-textured bezel and concave lugs, screwed-down case back. D. "Satiné" silver, ?sunburst?, with applied lapidated white gold indexes and date aperture. White gold ?dauphine? hands. M. Cal. K 1072, stamped with the Geneva Seal, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock-absorber, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor segment with ruby roller bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness: 11.3 mm. Approx. overall length: 19 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

USD 4,000 - 5,200

EUR 3,200 - 4,300

Sold: HKD 67,260

LOT 354

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

Yellow Gold ?Dress Watch? Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 891274, case No. 420600. Made circa 1950. Very fine, 18K yellow gold keyless dress watch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Three-body, "bassine", polished and brushed, inclined bezel. D. Brushed gilt with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, outer dot minute track, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. 17''', rhodium plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 43.5 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 27,000 - 35,000

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 3,000 - 3,800

LOT 355

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

Stainless Steel ?Ref. 96 Calatrava? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 921975, case No. 626300, Ref. 96. Made in 1942. Very fine and rare, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch. Accompanied by an original fitted box. Recently serviced by Patek Philippe.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs, and sapphire crystal. D. Matte silver with applied steel indexes and Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Steel "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 42,000 - 52,000

USD 5,500 - 6,700

EUR 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: HKD 82,600

LOT 356

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

?Scroll Lugs? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 960987, case No. 646926, Ref. 1491. Made circa 1950. Very fine and unusual, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch "à cornes capuchonnées". Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, scrolled lugs. D. Silvered with applied yellow gold faceted "bâton" indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, outer minute divisions. Yellow gold ?dauphine? hands. M. Cal. 12???-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 70,000 - 85,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 7,500 - 9,000

Sold: HKD 82,600

LOT 357

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

?Répétition à Minutes - Chronographe? Swiss, No. 3226. Made circa 1890. Very fine, hunting-cased, keyless, minute-repeating, 18K pink gold pocket watch with single button chronograph.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, front cover with applied monogram ?AN? beneath a Vicomte?s coronet, the back cover engraved with a coat of arms and the mottoes ?Stirps Vera Nobilis Virtutum Opera? and ?Et Toi Auxy?. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and concentric 1/5th seconds chronograph divisions, Arabic five-second numerals, subsidiary seconds. Gold ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 19''', maillechort, 32 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-spring, index regulator, chronograph button on the band, repeating on gongs activated by a slide in the band Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

USD 4,000 - 5,200

EUR 3,200 - 4,300

Sold: HKD 64,900

LOT 358

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

?Giant Minute Repeating Chronograph? Maar Bier, No. 217679, Swiss. Made circa 1900. Fine and rare, very large, minute repeating 18K gold keyless pocket watch with chronograph. Accompanied by a fitted rosewood box.

C. Four-body, massive, ?bassine?, the front cover applied with an engraved coat of arms, the back cover similarly decorated with another coat of arms. Hinged gold cuvette with engine turned border and inscribed with the technical details, glazed gold-rimmed cover to view the movement. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and concentric fifths of a second track calibrated to 300 units, subsidiary seconds. Gold ?Louis XV? hands. M. 23???, frosted gilt with blued steel chronograph work and decoration, 32 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs with blued steel hammers activated by a slide in the band. Diam. 63 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 55,000 - 80,000

USD 7,000 - 10,000

EUR 6,000 - 8,500

LOT 359

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

?La Serenissima? Louis Audemars, à Genève. Made for the Italian market circa 1835. Very fine and very rare, 18K gold, two-train, painted on enamel, pearl and rose-cut diamond-set, quarter-repeating, Grande and Petite Sonnerie striking clockwatch.

C. Four-body, ?bassine et filets?, engine-turned band, hinged and sprung front cover decorated with a finely painted on enamel scene of the church of Santa Maria della Salute with boats on the water in the foreground, blue, red and white champlevé enamel border with pearl and rose diamond-set stylized leaves and flowers, the back cover finely painted with a view of a Venetian lagoon with ships and gondolas on the water, champlevé enamel, pearl and diamond-set border to match the front. Hinged gold engine-turned and florally engraved cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel ?Spade? hands. M. 50 mm., frosted gilt, 8 jewels, standing barrels for the going and striking trains, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature and meantime adjustment screws, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator, striking on four gongs on the hours and quarter-hours, strike/silent and Grande & Petite Sonnerie selection levers under the back cover at the edge of the cuvette, pump-wind quarter repeating activated by a pull and twist piston in the pendant. Cuvette signed. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 250,000 - 300,000

USD 32,000 - 40,000

EUR 27,000 - 32,000

Sold: HKD 507,400

LOT 360

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

Yellow Gold Ref 3590, ?Clous de Paris? Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1286724, case No. 2758559, Ref. 3590. Made in the 1980s. Fine, thin, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an integrated and linen-textured 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, "Clous-de-Paris" bezel repeating the bracelet decoration. D. Champagne with painted radial Roman numerals. Black "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 28-255, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 21K gold rotor segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness: 7 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 55,000 - 70,000

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 6,000 - 7,500

LOT 361

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

Yellow Gold ?Ref. 3429? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1114086, case No. 2637540, Ref. 3429. Made circa 1965. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet "maille milanaise".

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, stepped bezel, sapphire crystal. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 27-460, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 9 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 55,000 - 70,000

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 6,000 - 7,500

LOT 362

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

Yellow Gold Ref. 3919/5, ?Clous de Paris? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1814910, case No. 2850866, Ref. 3919/5. Made circa 1985. Fine and elegant, flat, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch with linen-textured 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, ?Clous de Paris? decorated bezel, sapphire crystal. D. Porcelain with painted radial Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Black oxydized gold ?Feuille? hands. M. Cal. 215 PS, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Approx. overall length: 180 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 45,000 - 60,000

USD 5,800 - 8,000

EUR 4,800 - 6,500

Sold: HKD 51,920

LOT 363

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 65742, case No. 11662. Made in the 1970s. Very fine and elegant, extra-flat, 18K white gold and gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold linentextured Audemars Piguet bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, inclined bezel. D. Satiné silver with applied white gold baton indexes. White gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 9???, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for temperatures and 4 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 60,000 - 75,000

USD 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 6,500 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 30,680

LOT 364

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

?Yellow Calatrava? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 829917, case No. 296384. Made circa 1940. Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted bâton indexes, "guilloché" subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 12'''120, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 35,000 - 43,000

USD 4,500 - 5,500

EUR 3,800 - 4,500

Sold: HKD 47,200

LOT 365

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

Pink Gold ?Ref. 2457? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 701097, case No. 303790, Ref. 2457. Made circa 1950. Very fine, center-seconds, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, concave lugs, dedicated back. D. Pink with applied gold baton indexes. Pink gold "Baton" hands. M. Cal. 27SC, stamped twice with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "faussescôtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 11

Grading System: AA

HKD 50,000 - 70,000

USD 6,500 - 9,000

EUR 5,500 - 7,500

Sold: HKD 75,520

LOT 366

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

So-Called ?Top Hat? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 834923, case No. 627079, Ref. 1450. Made circa 1942. Very fine, rectangular ?bombé? 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold baton and dot indexes, subsidiary seconds. Pink gold Bâton hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau shaped, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, eight adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 36 mm. Thickness: 8 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 55,000 - 75,000

USD 7,000 - 10,000

EUR 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 123,900

LOT 367

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

?Mini Pagoda? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 944164, case No. 655942, Ref. 2295. Made circa 1950. Fine and very rare, rectangular "bombé", flared, ?Pagoda? shaped, 18K pink gold lady?s wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a Certificate of Origin.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, concave sides, pillar-shaped lugs. D. Matte silver with applied gold triangular and bâton indexes and Roman numerals. Pink gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 7'''-70, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 19 x 28 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 47,000 - 60,000

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,500

Sold: HKD 82,600

LOT 368

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

?Perpetual Calendar? B. Poitevin, Genève, No. 2268. Made for Rizzoli, 19 Rue Vivienne, Paris, circa 1900. Very fine and rare, keyless, astronomic, quarter-repeating, 18K yellow gold pocket watch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and lunar calendar.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", solid, polished. Gold hinged cuvette engraved with the retailer?s details. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and red painted five-minute numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months, the date and the seconds, aperture for the moon phase with lunar calendar. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20''', frosted gilt, 23 jewels, straight line calibrated and counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Cuvette signed for the retailer, pillar plate with Poitevin?s mark. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 80,000 - 100,000

USD 10,000 - 13,000

EUR 8,500 - 11,000

LOT 369

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

?Detent Chronometer? Henri GrandJean & Cie, Locle, ?Cronometro?, No. 37983. Made for the Hispanic market, circa 1890. Very fine and rare, 18K gold keyless pocket chronometer with Earnshaw-type pivoted detent escapement.

C. Four-body, "Louis XV", polished. Gold hinged cuvette, glazed gold-rimmed cover for viewing the movement. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer gilt painted dot minute track, red Arabic five minute numerals, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 21???, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, jewels in screwed gold chatons, Earnshaw type chronometer escapement with pivoted detent, jeweled locking stone, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 55,000 - 70,000

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 6,000 - 7,500

LOT 370

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

?Minute Repeating Chronograph? Longines, Swiss, ?Répétition à Minutes Chronographe?, No. 31966. Made for the Hispanic market, circa 1905. Very fine, 18K pink gold, keyless minute-repeating pocket watch with chronograph.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, the inside back cover with engraved dedication. Gold hinged cuvette engraved with medals awarded at the Grand Prix Paris, 1900. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, extreme outer seconds track with fifth of a second divisions and Arabic five second numerals, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 20???, rhodium plated, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide in the band, patented silent centrifugal governor. Dial and case signed. Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 30,000 - 45,000

USD 4,000 - 5,800

EUR 3,200 - 4,800

Sold: HKD 56,640

LOT 371

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

?Minute Repeating ? Split Seconds? C.H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, No. 5666. Made circa 1905. Very fine and rare, keyless, minute-repeating, 18K gold pocket watch with split-seconds chronograph and 30- minute register.

C. Four-body, solid, "demi-bassine", polished, hinged gold cuvette with engraved inscription. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer 1/5th second scale and red 5-minute/second Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 18''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 40 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to eight positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer adjustment to the regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Movement also engraved: ?Superior Adjustment?. Diam. 50 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: AAA

HKD 60,000 - 90,000

USD 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,500 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 100,300

LOT 372

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

?Perpetual Calendar? B. Poitevin, Fabricant, 22 rue Vivienne, Paris, No. 43637. Made circa 1900. Very fine, keyless, astronomic, hunting-cased 18K yellow gold pocket watch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and lunar calendar.

C. Four-body, "bassine", solid, polished, the hinged and sprung front cover with engraved foliate monogram. Gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five minute numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months of the leap-year cycle, the date and the seconds, aperture for the moon phase with lunar calendar. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19???, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 85,000 - 100,000

USD 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 373

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

?Lady?s Minute Repeater? Touchon & Co., Geneva, No. 36313. Made circa 1914. Fine and rare, small, 18K yellow gold lady?s keyless minuterepeating pendant watch.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, polished, concealed hinge, wire-lugs, the back engraved with a monogram. Dedicated hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 12???1/2, rhodium plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with five adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide in the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 100,000 - 130,000

USD 13,000 - 17,000

EUR 11,000 - 14,000

Sold: HKD 118,000

LOT 374

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

Pink Gold ?Ref. 3434/1? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Antimagnetic, No. 732140, case No. 2625693, Ref. 3434/1. Made circa 1960. Fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with integral brick link 18K pink gold Patek Philippe bracelet by Gay Fréres.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, sloped bezel, integral bracelet. D. Matte silver with applied gold indexes. Pink gold ?bâton? hands. M. 27-400 AM, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, gold straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, shock absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness: 9 mm. Approx. overall length: 180 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 45,000 - 55,000

USD 5,800 - 7,000

EUR 4,800 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 64,900

LOT 375

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

White Gold ?Ref. 3445/6? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1232186, case No. 332258, Ref. 3445/6. Made circa 1970. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with jump-type date and integral linen-textured 18K white gold Patek Philippe bracelet

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, stepped bezel, integral bracelet. D. Satiné navy blue with applied white gold bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds, and aperture for the jump-type date. White gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 27-460, stamped twice 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, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 45,000 - 55,000

USD 6,000 - 7,000

EUR 4,800 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 61,360

LOT 376

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

?Fininvest? Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1371024, case No. 2828483, Ref. 3821/1. Made in 1987 in a limited edition of 30 pieces for Fininvest Holdings, Milano, Italy. Very fine, water resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an integral 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe articulated lattice link bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and an Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals. Black "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 177, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 5 mm. Approx. overall length: 190 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

USD 6,500 - 8,000

EUR 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 377

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

Yellow Gold ?Ref. 662/1? Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 932245, case No. 330360, Ref. 662/1. Made circa 1967. Fine, 18K yellow gold keyless dress pocket watch.

C. Three-body, ?baguette?, polished, the back engraved with a coat of arms within a foliate border. D. Matte silver with applied gold Breguet numerals, outer dot minute markers, subsidiary seconds. Gold ?Breguet? hands. M. Cal.17???-170, rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, self compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 44 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 23,000 - 30,000

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,200

Sold: HKD 25,960

LOT 378

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

?Two-Tone Hooded Lugs? Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 822712, case No. 505406. Sold on September 9, 1938. Very fine and elegant, 18K pink gold and platinum gentleman?s Art Deco wristwatch with hooded lugs.

C. Three-body, polished, inclined bezel, curved band, hooded lugs of alternating pink gold and platinum stripes. D. Brushed silver with applied gold dot and baton indexes, outer dot minute markers, subsidiary seconds. Pink gold ?feuille? hands. M. 10???, rhodium plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration, 18 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 55,000 - 70,000

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 6,000 - 7,500

Sold: HKD 129,800

LOT 379

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

Pink Gold ?Ref. 2557? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 745981, case No. 694232, Ref. 2557. Made circa 1956. Fine, flat, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, triangular lugs. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold baton indexes and Arabic 12, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 10'''-200, rhodium plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 7 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 23,000 - 30,000

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,200

Sold: HKD 38,940

LOT 380

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

Yellow Gold ?Ref. 1513? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 963356, case No. 651356, Ref. 1513. Made in 1948. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, straight curved lugs. D. Matte silver with applied Arabic numerals and painted bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "Bâton" hands. M. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "faussescôtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 42,000 - 52,000

USD 5,500 - 6,700

EUR 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: HKD 59,000

LOT 381

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

?Square? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 194356, case No. 288257. Made circa 1920. Very fine and rare, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, hinged bezel, ?bombé? crystal, straight lugs, gold screwed bars. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 10''', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement ?à moustache", cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 8 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 26 mm. Thickness: 7.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 28,000 - 33,000

USD 3,500 - 4,300

EUR 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 382

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

?Minute Repeater? Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 97999, case No. 222219. Made in 1898. Very fine, 18K pink gold, keyless, minute-repeating, hunting-cased dress watch. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with black radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 19''', rhodium- plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, wolf's tooth winding, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator, repeating with two hammers on two gongs activated by a slide in the band. Dial, case, cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 80,000 - 100,000

USD 10,000 - 13,000

EUR 8,500 - 11,000

Sold: HKD 188,800

LOT 383

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

?Thin Minute-Repeater? Patek, Philippe & Cie. Genève, No. 112461, case No. 233532. Made for Henry Oemisch, Rochester, N.Y., in 1902. Very fine and rare, 18K gold, thin, keyless, minute-repeating dress watch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Four-body, ?bassine et filet?, polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gold ?Louis XV? hands. M. 38 mm (17'''), rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide in the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 70,000 - 85,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 7,500 - 9,000

Sold: HKD 141,600

LOT 384

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

?Minute Repeating Chronograph? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 157131, case No. 267183. Made in 1910. Very fine and rare 18K gold keyless minute-repeating hunting- cased pocket watch with chronograph. Accompanied by the original Patek Philippe fitted wooden case, spare crystal in numbered paper, the original Patek Philippe Certificat d'Origine et de Garantie, and the Extract from the Archives.

C. Four-body, "bassine", heavy, polished, chronograph button in the band. Hinged gold cuvette with engraved inscription. D. White enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track and extreme outer seconds track divided into fifths of a second, Arabic five minute/seconds numerals, subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19''', rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer adjustment to the regulator, repeating on two gongs activated by a slide in the band. Dial, movement, case and cuvette signed. Diam. 56 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System:

HKD 250,000 - 300,000

USD 32,000 - 40,000

EUR 27,000 - 32,000

Sold: HKD 460,200

LOT 385

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

?Dress Watch? Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 194572, case No. 287500. Made in 1919. Fine, 18K gold keyless dress watch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel, black Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 17''', frosted gilt, 17 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 9,000 - 14,000

USD 1,100 - 1,800

EUR 1,000 - 1,500

Sold: HKD 28,320

LOT 386

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

"Tourbillon - Réserve de Marche No. 2? Gérald Genta, Genève, "Tourbillon - Réserve de Marche", No. 2, Ref. 4028.7. Produced in the 1990s. Very fine and important, self-winding, water-resistant, octagonal, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, 64-hour power reserve, date and power reserve indication. Accompanied by a sharkskin strap decorated with six hexagonal gold bars and white gold deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, transparent back with screws, numbered and signed on the band, rounded bezel, central hexagonal lugs repeating the strap bar decoration, flat sapphire crystals. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds over the tourbillon aperture, under the 12, sector for the up-and-down indication, outer graduation for the days of the month, aperture for the visible tourbillon and cage. Luminous gold "Epée" hands. M. Cal. 12000, engraved gilt brass, 27 jewels, one-minute tourbillon regulator, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring, gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 210,000 - 260,000

USD 27,000 - 34,000

EUR 23,000 - 28,000

LOT 387

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

?Squelette? Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, Ref. 4926. Made circa 1990. Fine and elegant, skeletonized, 18K yellow gold and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold and diamond-set buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Two-body, polished, Vendôme-type lugs, stepped bezel set with three rows of diamonds, transparent case back, diamond-set winding-crown, sapphire crystals. D. Transparent and engraved with an outer 50 diamond-set gold ring. Black "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 8 3/4''', base Jaeger LeCoultre, gilt brass and engraved, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case numbered and signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 5.5 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 42,000 - 55,000

USD 5,500 - 7,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000

LOT 388

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

?Ebony? Gucci, Paris, ?Ebony?, made circa 1950. Very rare and unusual, 18K yellow gold and Ebony gentleman?s wristwatch with an integrated gold and ebony bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Two-body, polished, ebony bezel, flat crystal. D. Ebony. Yellow gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', signed Alexis Barthelay, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial signed Gucci, movement and case back signed Alexis Barthelay. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 5.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 23,000 - 30,000

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,200

LOT 389

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

So-Called ?Thunderbird? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, DateJust, Officially Certified Chronometer?, Ref. 6309, case No. 103149. Made in 1955. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, centerseconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with alternating red and black date and a yellow gold Rolex buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, reeded revolving bezel embossed with Arabic numerals in relief for 60- minute graduation, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. Matte silver with applied gold faceted dart indexes, luminous dots, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 60,000 - 75,000

USD 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 6,500 - 8,000

LOT 390

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

Pink Gold "DateJust" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, DateJust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, Ref. 6605, case No. 309087. Made in 1970. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with reeded bezel, alternating red and black date, and an 18K pink gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet and clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, crystal with ?Cyclops? lens. D. Satiné silver with applied white gold baton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous gold ?Alpha? hands. M. Cal. 1065, rhodium plated, ?oeil-de-perdrix? decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating Breguet balance- spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 40,000 - 45,000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

EUR 4,200 - 4,800

LOT 391

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

So-Called ?Bombay? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual?, Ref. 6090. Made in the 1950s. Very fine, centre-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, Super Oyster crown, with leather strap and 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, lapidated lugs. D. Silver flinqué with applied pink gold dart indexes, outer minute divisions. Pink gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 645, rhodiumplated, 20 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance timed 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance- spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 27,000 - 35,000

EUR 3,000 - 3,800

LOT 392

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

Pink Gold ?Rectangle? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 836544, case No. 508828. Made circa 1944. Very fine and rare, rectangular, fancyshaped, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, curved and rounded lugs, flat crystal. D. Two-tone, pink and white with painted bâton indexes and applied pink gold Roman quarter-hour numerals. Pink gold "baton" hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau shaped, rhodium-plated, "faussescotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 35 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

USD 6,500 - 8,000

EUR 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 393

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

?Art Deco? Breguet, No 3410, made in the 1920s. Fine and rare, Art Déco, tonneaushaped, platinum lady's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, faceted bezel, wire lugs. D. Matte silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 8 1/2''', rhodium- plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring, index regulator. Dial and case signed. Dim. 24 x 30 mm. Thickness 7 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 20,000 - 27,000

USD 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: HKD 23,010

LOT 394

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

Pink Gold ?Rectangle? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 833815, case No. 507022. Made circa 1940. Very fine and rare, rectangular, fancyshaped, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, curved and rounded lugs, bombé crystal. D. Black with painted bâton and applied pink gold dot indexes. Pink gold "baton" hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau shaped, rhodium-plated, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 36 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

USD 4,000 - 5,200

EUR 3,200 - 4,300

LOT 395

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

"Type XX" Breguet, military type, "Type XX", No. B 21816. Made in the 1970s. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with "retour en vol", round button chronograph, 12-hour and 30-minute registers, and black calibrated bezel.

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back, graduated revolving bezel, lapidated lugs. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Luminous "Bâton" hands. M. Cal 725, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 45,000 - 55,000

USD 5,800 - 7,000

EUR 4,800 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 81,420

LOT 396

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

?Uni-Compax? Universal Genève, ?Uni-Compax?, Ref. 22111. Made in the 1950s. Fine and rare, square, ?Enversteel? gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, straight lugs, gold crown, flat crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton and dot indexes, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 289, rhodium- plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 26 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 28,000 - 35,000

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 3,000 - 3,800

Sold: HKD 35,400

LOT 397

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

Yellow Gold ?Ref. 3604? Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1300979, case No. 2735741, Ref. 3604. Produced in the 1970s. Very fine, cushion-shaped, thin, self-winding, waterresistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, flat sapphire crystal. D. Satiné blue with applied yellow gold baton indexes, aperture for the date. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 28-255 C, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance- spring, 18K gold rotor segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 36 mm. Thickness 7 mm

Grading System: A

HKD 23,000 - 30,000

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,200

Sold: HKD 61,360

LOT 398

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

White Gold ?Gondolo? Patek Philippe, Genève, "Gondolo", No. 1855390, case No. 2997658, Ref. 5014. Produced in the 1990s. Very fine, rectangular, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman?s wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C.Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back secured with 4 screws, stepped sides, sapphire crystal. D. Black with large painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, outer minute track. White gold "Baton" hands. M. Cal. 215, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 35 mm. Thickness 7 mm.

Grading System: A

HKD 30,000 - 45,000

USD 4,000 - 5,800

EUR 3,200 - 4,800

Sold: HKD 49,560

LOT 399

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

?Boutons de Manchette? Cartier, London. No. 8488, London hallmarks for 1957. Extremely fine and rare, 18K yellow gold cufflinks set with a watch. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Solid, polished, round boby, solid crossed link and hinged round bail. D. Matte silver with painted radial Arabic quarter numerals and baton indexes. Yellow gold "Epée" hands. M. Cal. 5 1/2'', signed Cartier Inc, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance-spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed, cuff-links stamped with Jacques Cartier?s maker?s mark. Dim. 20 x 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

HKD 130,000 - 180,000

USD 17,000 - 23,000

EUR 14,000 - 20,000

Sold: HKD 182,900

LOT 400

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

?Montre de Poche de Revers? Cartier, Paris, ?Montre de Poche de Revers?, bezel No. 67837, back No. 72731, made circa 1950. Very fine and very rare, thin, reptile-hide and 18K yellow gold, keyless lapel watch with concealed dial. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Four-body, leather covered case with gold bezel, hinged cover and bow. D. Matte silver with radial Roman numerals. Blued steel ?Epée? hands. M. 20 x 13 mm, tonneau-shaped, signed LeCoultre Co, No. 47394, rhodium-plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring. Dial signed, bezel and back numbered, movement signed LeCoultre. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 6 mm.

Grading System: AA

HKD 28,000 - 35,000

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 3,000 - 3,800

Sold: HKD 30,680