351 lots

LOT 1

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex, Luminor Panerai, 1940's. Rare large, military diving steel gentleman's wristwatch, made for the Italian Navy Commandos.

C. cushion shaped, heavy, polished, satined and waterproof, antimagnetic protecting cap, screwed back, with a security lever for the crown impermeability. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals. Radiumed ' bâton' hands. M. 15 1/4"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. In good condition. 47 x 47 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 35,000

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 23,000

LOT 2

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Lacher & Co, Pforzheim, No 1644, 1940's. Centre seconds, large gilt brass aviator's wristwatch.

C. non-magnetic processed. D. black with circular minutes dial, at the centre, hours dial with the crown at '3 o'clock'. Radiumed hands. M. 21 1/3"' gilt brass, 22 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In very good condition.

HKD 12,500 - 17,500

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

LOT 3

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, Ref. 6262, 1960's. Stainless steel wristwatch with chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished and satined, tachometer graduations on the bezel. D. bicoloured beige and black with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the 12 hours and 30 minute registers, and the seconds. 'Bâton' hands. M. 13-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, ' glucidur' balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 35,000

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 32,200

LOT 4

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, 1960's. Steel gentleman's wristwatch with chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished and satined, tachometer graduations on the bezel. D. bicolour beige and black with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, and the seconds. 'Bâton' hands. M. 13-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, ' glucidur' balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 35,000

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

LOT 5

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, 1960's. Steel gentleman's wristwatch with chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished and satined, tachometer graduations on the bezel. D. bicolour beige and black with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, and the seconds. 'Bâton' hands. M. 13-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, ' glucidur' balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 35,000

Sold: HKD 32,200

LOT 6

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Omega Watch & Co, 1930's. Very rare rectangular stainless steel 'Staybrite' and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a sliding outer case.

C. polished pink gold hooded lugs, winding crown at '12 O'clock'. D. black with Arabic numerals. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 8 - , rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 28 x 39 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 35,000

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

LOT 7

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Eberhard & Cie, Extra-Fort, 1940's. Large and fine 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied pink gold 'bâton' indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. 'Dauphine' gold hands. M. 15-, rhodiumed, 20 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 39 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 30,000

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 14,950

LOT 8

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Ulysse Nardin, Locle-Genève, No 160990, 1940's. Very rare square 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished, thick crystal. The button on the winding crown is for start-stop and return to zero function of the chronograph. D. green and black with painted indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 1 0 - rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 26 x 26 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: HKD 80,500

LOT 9

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Universal Genève Aero-Compax, Ref. 12508, 1940's. Two time zone 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 2 crowns and square button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. 'Champagne' with applied gold round indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the time, the 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, outer tachometer graduation. 'Feuille' pink gold hands. M. 14-, gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 30,000

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 25,300

LOT 10

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Chronograph, Antimagnetic, Ref. 4768, 1940's. Rare stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square buton chronograph, registers, tachometer and triple date.

C. polished, drop shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold square indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the days of the months, the tachometer, apertures for the days of the week and the months. 'Alpha' gold hands. M. 13-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 65,000 - 75,000

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 11

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Chronograph, Ref. 6238, 1960's. Stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. tonneau, polished, waterproof, screwed back. D. satined silver with applied 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, outer tachometer graduation. ' Bâton' radiumed hands. M. 13-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 35,000

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 34,500

LOT 12

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 3372,. 1930's. Very fine centre second self-winding 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. tonneau, waterproof, massive, polished, screwed back, fluted and graduated bezel. D. pink gold with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes. Radiumed skeleton hands. M. 9 3/4"', rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, ' Superbalance' balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 74,750

LOT 13

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer `Rigid Hooded', Ref. 3065, 1930's. Fine centre second self-winding, stainless steel and gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. tonneau, waterproof, polished, screwed back, gold hooded lugs, bezel and winding crown. D. mat silver with applied gold Roman numerals. ' Modern' gold hands. M. 9 3/4-, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, ' Superbalance' balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 34,500

LOT 14

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 3131, 1940's. Centre second, self-winding, 9-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. tonneau, waterproof, polished, satined, screwed back. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Arabic numerals. 'Feuille' gold hands. M. 9 3/4"', rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, ' Superbalance' balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

HKD 22,500 - 27,500

Sold: HKD 34,500

LOT 15

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Audemars Piguet & Cie, No 34548, 1930's. Fine extra flat square platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, mobile lugs. D. mat silver with applied platinum Breguet numerals + auxiliary second dial. 'Lance' platinum hands. M. 10-, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 25 x 25 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 75,000

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

Sold: HKD 71,300

LOT 16

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 371255, case No 262212, 1930's. Very fine and rare rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with concealed dial.

C. massive, polished, hinged, engraved bezel and band, the top-cover also engraved opens by the means of a push-piece showing the mat silver dial with applied gold round and 'bâton' indexes. 'Bâton' blued steel hands. M. 9-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 24 x 33 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: HKD 86,250

LOT 17

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Vacheron & Constantin,?Genève, No 405719, case No 253013, 1930's. Very fine 'Art Déco', 18-carat white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, massive, polished, engraved and hinged back. D. two-tone mat silver with Breguet numerals. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 8 3/4-, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 21 x 31 mm.

HKD 35,000 - 45,000

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 18

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 960605, case No 420754, Ref. 1582, circa 1947. Fine 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, large fancy lugs. D. pink with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. 'Bâton' pink gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and to 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam 34 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 19

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 951579, case No 421407, Ref. 2420, circa 1947. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted drop shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 10"'-200, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 43,700

LOT 20

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 961934, case No 421134, Ref. 1595, circa 1948. 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, drop shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary second dial 'Feuille' gold hands. M. 12-200-, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 34,500

LOT 21

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, `Calatrava`, No 965036, case No 302238, circa 1948. Fine mid-size 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. pink with applied pink gold `bâton' indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Dauphine' gold hands. M. 12'"- 120, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 35,000

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 36,800

LOT 22

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, `Calatrava`, No 958657, case No 305133, Ref. 448, circa 1952. Fine mid-size 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied pink gold 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Bâton' pink gold hands. M. 10"'-200, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 34,500

LOT 23

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Patek Philippe & cie, Genève, No 723 596, case No 306 478, Ref. 2545, circa 1954. Very fine and rare 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied pink gold 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Dauphine' pink gold hands. M. 12"'400, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. n very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

HKD 35,000 - 45,000

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: HKD 59,800

LOT 24

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

French, Royal Exchange London, No 10458, Hallmarked 1845. Tao Kuang.

Good 18-carat gold hunting cased minute repeating watch with a special escapement. Massive five body 'demi-bassine' engine turned case with reeded band. Gold cuvette. Fine silver dial, engraved overall with flowers and scrolled foliage, applied gold Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and gold cast decoration on the edge. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass 16"' three quarter plate movement, 8 jewels, 'fusée' with maintaining power, duplex escapement and cut bimetallic balance. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 25

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

G. Falconer & Co - Hong Kong, Swiss, circa 1900. Kuang Hsu.

Rare 18-carat gold hunting cased minute repeating watch with carillon. Massive four body 'demi-bassine et filets' polished case, an heraldic symbol engraved on the cover. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel 'pear' hands. Fine gilt brass 17- keyless movement, 29 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Repeating on four gongs with four hammers, by means of a slide on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

HKD 65,000 - 80,000

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

Sold: HKD 103,500

LOT 26

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1910. Hsuan Tung.

Unusual 18-carat gold hunting cased minute repeating memorial watch with chronograph produced to celebrate the Chilian hundred years' independance anniversary. Massive four body 'demi-bassine' case, the band with the inscription: 'Centenario de la independencia recuerdo', a cast bas-relief portrait of the General San Martin on the cover, a cast bas-relief scene of the Maipu battle on the back. Gold cuvette with a cast basrelief portrait of the Chilian independance three heros. The symbols of Liberty and Fraternity, 'repoussé' on the gilt brass dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute and second rings and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel 'pear' hands. Gilt brass 18"' keyless movement, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and Breguet balance-spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band, chronograph released by a push-piece on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 27

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 813700, case No 607159, circa 1928.

Rare 18-carat gold coin watch, within a 1897 dated 100 pesetas gold coin. The coin opens by means of a secret push-piece hidden on the reeded band, disclosing the mat silver dial with Breguet numerals. Blued steel 'pear' hands. Rhodium plated 9 1/2- keyless movement, 'faussescôtes' decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance with eight adjustments. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 35,000

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 57,500

LOT 28

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

T. F. Cooper, 6 Calthorpe St. Gray's Inn Road London, No 7521, Hallmarked 1872. Tung Chih.

Fine and rare very large and heavy pair cased ' cabriolet' pocket chronometer. Outer three body case, engraved overall with scrolled foliage, volute decoration and a city landscape on the back. Three body inner case with finely engraved flowers and volutes. Gold cuvette with floral engraving in a geometrical pattern. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass three quarter plate movement, 17 jewels, screwed setting, fusee with maintaining power, spring detent escapement, two armed cut bimetallic balance, blued steel helical spring with terminal curves, free sprung. In very good condition. Diam. 80 mm.

HKD 250,000 - 300,000

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 29

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Michel Magnenat, Genève, circa 1860. Hsien Feng.

Very fine 18-carat gold and enamel hunting cased watch. Massive four body 'bassine et filet' chiselled case, with a very fine engraved and 'champlevé' enamelled coat of arms over a feather engine turned background with the motto: 'Ave Maria - Plena Gracia' further outer decoration, similar back with a 'champlevé' enamelled monogram below symbolic animals. Gold cuvette engraved with flowers. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, 15 jewels, straight line escapement and cut bimetallic balance. In mint condition. Diam. 53 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 90,000

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 30

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1890. Kuang Hsu.

Very fine and rare 18-carat gold hunting cased 8 day going minute repeating moon phase astronomical digital calendar watch. Massive four bOdy 'bassine et filet' engraved case, polo players on the cover, the head of a horse on the back with polo trophies and scrolled foliage, further enterlaced decoration on the edge of the covers and the band. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary calendar aperture and second dial with inner moon phase aperture. Gold 'pear' hands. Gilt brass 20- keyless movement, double barrel with differencial winding, 32 jewels, screwed setting, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. In mint condition. Diam. 56 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 90,000

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: HKD 109,250

LOT 31

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Cartier, Paris, circa 1930.

Very fine rock-crystal platinum mounted half skeletonized dress watch in a original fitted case. Very flat case, the crystal faces, faceted on the edge. Engine turned silver dial, the outer skeletonized platinum chapter ring with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. European watch and clock Cie, rhodium plated 10"' keyless movement with 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 63,250

LOT 32

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Longines Watch Co., Swiss, circa 1925.

Good 14-carat gold and enamel o c t o g o n a l 'Art D é c o ' dress watch. Massive ' v a r i é ' case, decorated overall with ' champlevé' scrolls over a black enamelled background, engine turned back. Gold engine turned dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds on a mat reserve, further scrolled decoration. Blued steel 'spade' hands. Rhodium plated 17.89 M caliber keyless movement 'faussescôtes' decoration, 21 jewels, screwed setting, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring adjusted in five positions with unusual micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 18,400

LOT 33

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Audemars Piguet quantième perpétuel No 001, Swiss, 78621 B, made in 1970's. Privileged limited serial numbered production.

Extremely fine platinum skeleton moon phase astronomical dress watch with perpetual calendar. Massive polished and satine 'varié' case with crystal glasses. Crystal dial with outer Roman numerals on the polished bezel, subsidiary painted dials for the days of the week, the months with inner leap year cycle, the dates and the age and moon phase aperture. Blued steel 'cathedrales' hands. Rhodium plated very fine engraved skeletonized, 16"' keyless movement, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, selfcompensated balance-spring, shock resistant suspension. In mint condition. Diam. 49 mm.

HKD 110,000 - 140,000

CHF 22,000 - 28,000

Sold: HKD 184,000

LOT 34

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Audemars Piguet quantième perpétuel No 005, Swiss, B76184, made in 1970's. Privileged limited serial numbered production.

Extremely fine 18-carat gold skeleton moon phase astronomical dress watch with perpetual calendar. Massive polished and satine 'varié' case with crystal glasses. Crystal dial with outer Roman numerals on the polished bezel, subsidiary painted dials for the days of the week, the months with inner leap year cycle, the dates and the age and moon phase aperture. Blued steel 'cathedrales' hands. Gilt brass very fine engraved skeletonized, 16- keyless movement, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, self-compensated balance-spring, shock resistant suspension. In mint condition. Diam. 49 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 110,000

CHF 20,000 - 22,000

Sold: HKD 149,500

LOT 35

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Audemars Piguet, Swiss, made in 1970's.

Magnificent platinum and diamond set skeleton dress watch. Hexagonal massive case, the bezel and the bow paved with calibrated diamonds, crystal glasses. Blued steel 'feuilles' hands. Gilt brass very fine engraved skeletonized, 16"' keyless movement, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, selfcompensated balance-spring, adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock resistant suspension. In mint condition. Diam. 50 mm.

HKD 80,000 - 90,000

Sold: HKD 34,500

LOT 36

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Audemars Piguet, Swiss, made in 1970's.

Magnificent platinum and diamond paved skeleton dress watch. 'Varié' case paved overall with calibrated diamonds, crystal glasses. Blued steel 'feuilles' hands. Gilt brass very fine engraved skeletonized, 16"' keyless movement, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, selfcompensated balance-spring, adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock resistant suspension. In mint condition. Diam. 46 mm.

HKD 70,000 - 80,000

Sold: HKD 80,500

LOT 37

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Universal Genève for A. Cairelli, No 22560, 1940's. Very rare and large stainless steel and gold 24 hours gentleman's wristwatch with single button, split second chronograph and register.

C. polished with gold bezel. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals and applied round indexes + auxiliary second and 16 minute register dials. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 17"', rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 250,000

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: HKD 207,000

LOT 38

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Longines, Hour Angle Watch, No 5497854, 1940's. Large centre seconds, stainless steel and silver gentleman's wristwatch, invented by the Colonel Chas. A. Lindbergh, Pat. No 1923305.

C. polished, with a silver revolving bezel bearing the enamelled 15 degrees graduations, graduated band, hinged back. D. white enamel with 12 hour indication", concentric, the 180 degrees, at the centre, revolving silver dial bearing the 60 minute and the degrees. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 17"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance with gold adjustment screws, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 70,000

CHF 10,000 - 14,000

Sold: HKD 7,475

LOT 39

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Antimagnetic, Nr. 10042, 1920's. Extremely rare and fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with single button chronograph register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. The button on the winding-crown is for start-stop and return to zero function of the chronograph. D. mat silver with black enamel Arabic numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer blue pulsometer graduation. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 13-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, ' Superbalance' balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 125,000

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 40

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex, Genève, No 12010, Ref. 2021,. 1920's. Extremely rare fine and large 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, metal dome. D. white enamel with 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary 30 minute register and second dials, at the centre, the red enamel graduation for the tachometer, outer graduation for the telemeter. 'Bâton' blued steel hands. M. 16"', nickeled, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 40 mm.

HKD 125,000 - 150,000

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 41

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Chronograph Antimagnetic, Ref. 4768, circa 1940's. Very fine and rare 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer and triple date.

C. massive, polished, fancy lugs. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the 12 hours and 30 minute register and the seconds, outer graduation for the tachometer and the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. 'Bâton' radiumed hands. M. 13-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 250,000

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 42

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 370505, case No 259998, 1930's. Very rare and fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, winding-crown at '12 o'clock'. D. mat silver with radial Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. 'Bâton' blued steel hands. M. 10 1/2-, gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movment signed. In very good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

HKD 35,000 - 45,000

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: HKD 74,750

LOT 43

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 805201, case No 502815, circa 1925. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, gold dome. D. white enamel (chipped) with Breguet numerals + auxiliary second dial, Breguet blued steel hands. M. 11 1/2-, gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement 'à moustache', cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 52,900

LOT 44

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 370519, case No 260424, 1930's. Very rare 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, winding crown at '12 o'clock'. D. two tone mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Bâton' gold hands. M 10 1/2", gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 48,300

LOT 45

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Prince for C. Bucherer's, Chronometer, Ref. 1768, 1940's. Fine rectangular 14-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, with stepped sides. D. gold with Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. ' Bâton' blued steel hands. M. 7-, Extra Prima, nickeled, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, 'Superbalance' balance adjusted to 8 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 20 x 35 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 55,200

LOT 46

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Prince `Railway`, Ref. 4376, 1930's. Extremely rare and fine rectangular 9-carat white and pink gold jumping-hour gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, polished. D. white with black enamel Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial, aperture for the jumping-hour. ' Moderne' blued steel hand. M. 7"' Extra-Prima, Observatory Quality, nickeled, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, 'Superbalance' balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 22 x 35 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 100,000

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

LOT 47

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Prince Chronomètre, Ref. 1862, 1930's. Fine rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted, thick crystal. D. bicolour gold and mat silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 7-, nickeled, 17 jewels, lever escapement, 'Superbalance' balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 20 x 35 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: HKD 51,750

LOT 48

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Oyster perpetual, Ref. 51730, 1940's. Fine self-winding mid-size 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof massive, polished, satined, screwed back, graduated bezel. D. white with radiumed applied gold indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Feuille' radiumed gold hands. M. 9 3/4"', rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, ' Superbalance' balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 29 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 43,700

LOT 49

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer `Empire`, Ref. 3716, 1950's. Fine self-winding 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. tonneau, waterproof, massive, polished, screwed back. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Bâton' radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4 -, rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, ' Superbalance' balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 63,365

LOT 50

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 6011, 1950's. Fine centre second, self-winding 14-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. tonneau, waterproof, massive, polished, screwed back, graduated fluted bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes. ' Dauphine' gold hands. M. 9 3/4"', rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, ' Superbalance' balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 30,000

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 34,500

LOT 51

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 743809, case No 515016, Ref. 2496, circa 1955. Fine square 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, 'guilloché' bezel and band. D. 'guilloché' mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 10"'-200, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 26 x 26 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 41,400

LOT 52

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 740512, case No 514149, Ref. 2496, circa 1953. Fine square, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, 'guilloché' bezel and band. D. guilloché gold with applied gold 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 10"'-200, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 26 x 26 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 43,700

LOT 53

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Chronometer, Ref. 3737, 1950's. Square 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, fluted bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. 'Feuille' gold hands. M. 10 1/2"', rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, 'Superbalance' balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 26 x 26 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 30,000

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 54

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

International Watch Co, No 82298, 1940's. Fine square platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, fluted lugs, concave bezel. D. mat silver with applied round and 'bâton' diamond indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Feuille' platinum hands. M, 10-, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. 27x27 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 36,800

LOT 55

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No 64846, 1950's. Fine and flat 18-carat white gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with 'bâton' and square diamond indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Bâton' white gold hands. M. 9-, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions and to temperatures, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 50,600

LOT 56

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 421671, 1940's. Rectangular platinum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted, made by Vacheron & Constantin U.S.A. D. mat silver set with 'bâton' platinum hands. M. 8-, tonneau, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperature, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 27 x 28 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 57

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

G. Prieur, probably Montpellier, circa 1620. T'ien Ch'i.

Very rare and good oval silver and gilt brass watch. Ferme type three body case with applied silver on the band, finely engraved with birds and flowers. A sun dial on the back with a small compass. Gilt brass dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel 'poker' hand. Oval gilt brass full plate movement with 'amphore' pillars, three wheel train, 'fusée' with a gut-line, verge escapement with balance wheel foliot, single foot pinned cock, spring tension adjusted by a click. In very good condition. 75 x 36 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 150,000

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 138,000

LOT 58

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Daniel Gom, Lyon, circa 1650. Shun Chih.

Rare and important watch with an early form of balance spring. Double body silver case, laterly engraved with scrolled foliage, very fine silver dial with Roman numerals, the centre finely engraved with strawberry flowers. Fine elaborated blued steel single hand. Gilt brass dial plate, with palm-leaves engraved on the edge. Very important gilt brass full plate movement with ' amphore' pillars, 'fusée' with a gut line, three wheel train, verge escapement with a 5 leaf pinion on the escape wheel, plain three armed blued steel balance, 20 years later engraved gilt cock with straight line balance spring and worm-screw adjustement. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 100,000

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

LOT 59

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Jan Henkels, Amsterdam, England, Hallmarked 1783. Chien Lung.

Good 18-carat gold pair case watch for the Dutch market. Double body outer case 'repoussé' with a mythological scene and further rocaille decoration. Plain double body inner case. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt metal Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with baluster pillars, ' fusée' and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance and a Dutch style cock pierced and engraved with scrolled inhabited foliage. In good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 30,000

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 17,250

LOT 60

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Allen Walker, England, Hallmarked 1783. Ch'ien Lung.

Good 20-carat gold pair cased watch for the Dutch market. Double body outer case deeply 'repoussé' with a mythological scene and further rocaille decoration. Plain double body inner case. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gilt metal Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with baluster pillars, 'fusée' and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance and a Dutch style cock pierced and engraved with a crown, the head of man, a winged sand glas and other symbols, polished steel endpiece. In good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 61

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Ja Grantham, London, England, Hallmarked 1761. Ch'ien Lung.

Very fine 20-carat gold triple case watch for the Dutch market. Gilt metal shark skin covered glazed protecting case. Double body outer case very deeply 'repoussé' with a mythological scene. Plain double body polished inner case. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel 'poker' hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with baluster pillars, ' fusée' and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance and an English cock. In perfect condition. Diam. 56 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 90,000

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: HKD 92,000

LOT 62

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Ageron à Paris, circa 1765 (Jean?Jacques Prévost, Fermier Général Mark) Ch'ien Lung.

Very fine 20-carat gold and enamel quarter dumb repeating watch. Fine engraved double body case decorated overall with finely painted 'champlevé' enamelled flowers, diamond push pieces. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Diamond set Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. Repeating on the case by depressing the pendant with thumb piece on the bezel. In good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 110,000

CHF 20,000 - 22,000

LOT 63

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Fd. Vigne, London, circa 1760. Ch'ien Lung.

Very fine 20-carat gold mounted bloodstone quarter repeating watch. Double body outer case with finely pierced and chiselled decoration on the bezel and on the edge of the back, diamond set push-piece. Double body inner case finely pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage and a mask. With a short gold chain and a gold mounted bloodstone key. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Rose diamond set Louis XV hands. Gilt brass dust cap. Gilt brass full plate quarter repeating movement with column pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance and an English cock. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

HKD 150,000 - 175,000

LOT 64

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Markwick Markham, London, circa 1770. Chien Lung.

Very fine and rare 20-carat gold and enamel mounted gun metal pair cased half quarter repeating watch. Double body outer gun metal case covered with finely chased and pierced flowers and further decoration. Double body inner case pierced and engraved with scrolled foliage, very fine 'champlevé' translucent enamel painted flowers on the back. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring ( restored). Later gold 'spade' hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with column pillars, ' fusée' and chain, verge escapement with plain steel three armed balance and an English cock, repeating on the bell by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

HKD 110,000 - 140,000

CHF 22,000 - 28,000

LOT 65

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Gudin à Paris, circa 1760. Ch'ien Lung.

Rare and very fine 20-carat gold and lapis lazuli watch. Gold and lapis lazuli inlaid double body case with thre coloured gold chiselled floral decoration on the edge and on the bezel. The irregular shaped sections of polished lapis are inset within a gold frame work. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (slightly restored). Gold Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, with plain steel three armed balance, continental cock and ruby endstone. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

HKD 80,000 - 90,000

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: HKD 92,000

LOT 66

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

André Hessen à Paris, circa 1790.

Good 18-carat gold and enamel watch. Double body case with small gold stars on the blue enamelled bezel, fine paillonné urne on the back on a blue translucent enamel over engine turning, further floral paillonné and 'champlevé' enamelled decoration on the border. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Gold 'poker' hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

HKD 35,000 - 45,000

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 67

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Romilly à Paris, Swiss, circa 1775. Ch'ien Lung.

Very fine 20-carat gold and enamel watch. Double body case, the engraved bezel with a small floral enamelled decoration, a very fine enamel painted scene on the back depicting 'la toilette de Vénus' with outer rocaille chased decoration. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (slightly restored). Diamond set Louis XVI hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with conical pillars, ' fusée' and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 68

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Colladon, Les Arènes, Swiss, crica 1775. Ch'ien Lung.

Good 20-carat three coloured gold and enamel diamond set quarter repeating watch. Double body casea, floral decoration chased on the bezel, a very fine enamel domestic scene painted in a medallion on the back depicting a lady in a kitchen with three children and a cat. Outer chiselled garland of flowers. Diamond set push-piece and pendant. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (slightly restored near the winding hole). Gold Louis XV hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, ' fusée' and chain, verge escapement with plain steel three armed balance, continental cock and polished steel endpiece. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 90,000

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 69

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Tho. Broome, London, circa 1770. Chien Lung.

Rare and fine 20-carat gold and enamel watch with two concealed libertine scenes. Three body case with enamel painted flowers on the engraved bezel, a very fine enamel scene painted on the back depicting Venus and Cupidon in a garden. Two very fine libertine painted scenes concealed within the false bottom, further chased rocaille decoration. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel 'poker' hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with baluster pillars, ' fusée' and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance and an English cock. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

HKD 90,000 - 110,000

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: HKD 120,750

LOT 70

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Js Hubert, London, circa 1750. Ch'ien Lung.

Fine 20-carat gold and enamel pair cased quarter repeating watch. Double body engraved outer case, the pierced and engraved bezel with small enamelled floral decoration, the engraved back pierced and chased on the edge with a fine 'champlevé' painted enamel bunch of flowers (slightly restored), diamond set pushpiece. Double body inner case with pierced and engraved scrolled inhabited foliage and a mask on the edge. Slightly later white enamel dial with Arabic numerals (hair crack). Gold Louis XV hands. Silver dust cap. Full plate gilt brass movement with column pillars, ' fusée' and chain, verge escapement, plain three armed balance and English cock, repeating on a bell. In good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

HKD 125,000 - 150,000

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 71

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Addis, Cornhill?London, circa 1770. Chien Lung.

Extremely fine 20-carat gold diamond set pair cased quarter repeating watch. Double body pierced and engraved diamond set outer case, the back with a fine diamond set bunch of flowers applied over a mat background. Double body inner case pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage and a mask. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold poker hands. Gilt brass dust cap. Gilt brass full plate movement with column pillars, fuse and chain, verge escapement with plain steel three armed balance, English cock and diamond endstone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

HKD 125,000 - 150,000

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 72

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Jas. Cox, London, circa 1770. Ch'ien Lung.

Very fine and rare 20-carat gold and enamel gem set pair case quarter repeating watch with a concealed erotic scene, made for the Chinese market. Double body outer case, the pierced enamelled bezel set with various precious stones, the back made of seven pannels framed by precious stones, the central one with a blue 'champlevé' enamelled dragoon ( slightly restored) disclosing the small erotic enamel scene, painted on its back, five other pannels with blue 'champlevé' enamelled flowers and the last one set with a cabochon of agate. Double body inner case, pierced and engraved with scrolls, a mask and flowers. Small white enamel dial with Roman numerals and an outer rupestral painted scene with a horseman, a castel and a small village (slightly restored). Gold hands. Gilt brass dust cap. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance and an English cock. Repeating on a bell. In good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

HKD 125,000 - 150,000

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 73

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

C. Cabrier, London, Hallmarked 1753. Ch'ien Lung.

Very fine 20-carat gold and enamel pair case watch. Double body outer case engraved overall with a basket work decoration, the edges with blue translucent 'champlevé' enamelled flowers, ' champlevé' blue translucent enamel scene on the back depicting a loving couple in a landscape. Double body inner polished case. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel 'poker' hands. Gilt brass full plate movement with baluster pillars, ' fusee` and chain, verge escapement with plain brass three armed balance and an English cock. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

HKD 90,000 - 110,000

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 74

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

John Kentish Jun., London, circa 1780. Ch'ien Lung.

Fine and very rare 20-carat gold and enamel cased centre second watch with an erotic automaton scene. Double body case engraved and decorated overall with a blue translucent 'champlevé' enamelled floral decoration, very fine urn on the back, painted 'en grisaille' over a pink background medallion, further green 'champlevé' decoration and a shutter for the winding hole (restorations). White enamel eccentric dial with Roman numerals and outer minute ring. Outer ring for the seconds and a semi-circular automaton aperture. Blued steel ' poker' hands. The chiselled three coloured gold erotic automaton scene over a gilt engraved plate (very well restored), driven by a repeating train, is disclosed by a double engraved gold shutter with a blue translucent ' champlevé' enamelled decoration. Fine gilt brass full plate movement with baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance with an English cock, the back plate partly covered by a fine pierced and engraved applied decoration. In good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 110,000

CHF 15,000 - 22,000

LOT 75

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

François Jolly, Paris, hallmarked 1750 (Eloy Brichard Fermier General mark). Ch'ien Lung. Enamel attributed to Louis-Francois Aubert.

Magnificent 20-carat gold and enamel quarter dumb repeating watch set with moss agate cabochons, with a matching chatelaine, and original similarly decorated key and seal. Double body engraved case decorated overall with very fine 'champlevé' enamel flowers painted in relief and set with small moss agate pannels. 5 element matching chatelaine, decorated 'en suite'. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. Very fine gilt brass full plate movement signed on the dial rim with column pillars, 'fusee' and chain, verge escapement with plain steel three armed balance, continental Louis XV cock and polished steel endpiece. Repeating on the case by depressing the pendant with a thumb piece on the bezel. In perfect condition. Diam. 46 mm.

HKD 250,000 - 300,000

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 76

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Ilbery, London, No 5486, circa 1790. Ch'ien Lung

Magnificent 18-carat gold and enamel diamond set centre second watch for the Chinese market. Double body case with fixed bezel, decorated overall with a ' paillonné' enamelled floral decoration, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine turning with an extremely fine diamond inlaid roset. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer minute and second ring. Gold 'arrow` hands. Gilt brass movement, early Chinese caliber with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain steel five armed balance and diamond endstone. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 250,000

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 77

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Thomas Mudge, London, Nr. 389, circa 1770.

Very fine 18-carat gold and enamel quarter repeating watch with a matching chatelaine. In a later leather fiited case. Double body outer case engraved overall with a blue champleve translucent enamelled flower decoration. Double body inner case with scrolled inhabited foliage and a mask. Very fine four element matching chatelaine. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. Gilt brass dust cap. Gilt brass full plate movement with column pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement with plain steel three armed balance, English cock and diamond enstone. Repeating on a bell by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 250,000

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 78

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Mido, No 1147, case No 162966. circa 1929.

Very rare 18-carat gold and enamel gentleman's wristwatch, made on special request for Buick in the shape of the 'Bugatti' car radiator grill, in 1928. C. massive, shaped, polished, mobile lugs, winding crown at 12 o'clock'. The bezel bears a blue enamel medallion with the Buick symbol. D. 'guilloché' grey with gold Arabic numerals in relief, at '12 o'clock', small white medallion bearing the signature. Breguet gold hands. M. 8 3/4 nickeled, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. 25 x 34 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 100,000

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: HKD 80,500

LOT 79

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Oyster, No 20881, 1920's.

Fine and flat octogonal 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18-carat gold twisted bracelet. C. waterproof, massive, polished, screwed back, fluted bezel. D. 'guilloché' mat silver with radial Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. Skeleton blued steel hands. M. 8 112"' Extra Prima, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 6 positions and all climates, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. 28 x 31 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 40,000

CHF 5,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 29,900

LOT 80

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 377409, case No 233667, circa 1910. Very unusual and rare elongated lozenge shaped 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with its 18- carat gold bracelet.

C. shaped, massive, polished, hinged back. D. white with stylized Arabic numerals, Breguet blued steel hands. M. 8 3/4 nickeled, 16 jewels, lever escapement cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition, 25x43 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 100,000

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: HKD 92,000

LOT 81

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Audemars Piguet & Co, Genève, No 48791, 1940's. Exceptional and elegant small astronomic, 18-carat gold square gentleman's wristwatch with moon phases and triple date.

C. massive, polished, satined, drop shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials f-)r the seconds, the days of the months, of the week, the months and aperture for the lunations. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 9 1/2''', rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 30x30 mm.

HKD 400,000 - 500,000

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: HKD 598,000

LOT 82

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Audemars Piguet for `A L'Emeraude Lausanne`, No 37887, 1930's. Very rare and fine astronomic rectangular 18-carat white gold gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date and moon phases, with original band and buckle.

C. massive, lapidated, satined, hinged back. D. mat silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. 'Lozenge' skeleton hands. M. 10 nickeled, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 25x29 mm.

HKD 400,000 - 500,000

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

LOT 83

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 464016, case No 310820, 1940's. Very fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date.

C. massive, polished, fluted band, dropshaped lugs. D. 'Champagne' with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, and the months. M. 12''', rhodiumed, 'fausses-cotes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperature, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: HKD 63,250

LOT 84

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No P 454/5B, case No 292451, 1940's. Fine astronomic, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, fluted, drop shaped lugs. D. pink with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. 'Dauphine' gold hands. M. 12''', rhodiumed, 'fausses-cotes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 60,000 - 70,000

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: HKD 69,000

LOT 85

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 464031, case No 308379, 1940's. 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date.

C. massive, polished, fluted band, drop shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 12''', rhodiumed, 'fausses-cotes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 86

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Cartier, Paris, No 29612, 1920's. Very fine and rare square half-hunting case 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, the top-cover with black enamelled Arabic numerals opens showing the mat silver dial with Arabic numerals. Breguet blued steel hands, sapphire-set winding-crown. M 8"' signed European Watch & Clock Cc Inc., rhodiumed, 'fausses-cotes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperature and 2 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 26 x 26 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 125,000

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: HKD 103,500

LOT 87

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 202169, case No 604971, circa 1925. Extremely rare and fine rectangular, 18-carat gold and platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, massive, polished, engraved platinum hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals. ' Moderne' gold hands. M. 9 114 gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 23 x 32 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 150,000

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 126,500

LOT 88

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 825644, case No 609696, circa 1936. Rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver with 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Feuille' blued steel hands. M 9"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 24 x 30 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 55,000

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 89

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 195737, case No 601634, circa 1921. Rectangular platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals. 'Spade' blued steel hands. M. 9''', rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 24 x 33 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 120,000

CHF 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 90

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 820586, case No 413958, circa 1930. Large 18-carat gold rectangular gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. 'Champagne' with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. 'Bâton' radiumed hands. M. 10 rhodiumed, 'fausses-cotes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 25x37 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 125,000

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 91

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 817556, case No 606635, circa 1929. Fine rectangular 18-carat gold and platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, hinged, yellow gold back and bezel, platinum stepped sides. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. 'Spade' radiumed hands. M. 9''', rhodiumed, 'fausses-cotes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 27x29 mm.

HKD 140,000 - 160,000

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

Sold: HKD 184,000

LOT 92

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Movado 'Polyplan` Chronometer, 1930's. Rare, large curved, 18-carat white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, crown at 12 O'clock'. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. 'Spade' radiumed. M. 17"' with three inclined planes, nickeled, 'oeilde- perdrix' decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. 22 x 45 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 125,000

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 93

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Movado `Polyplan`, Chronometer, Ref. 4002, 1930's. Rare tonneau-shaped, curved 18-carat white gold gentleman's wristwatch with a pink and white gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, winding-crown at'12 O'clock', engraved band. D. mat silver with applied white gold indexes. 'Bâton' white gold hands. M. 6 3/4 tonneau, with three inclined planes, nickeled, 'oeil-de-perdrix' decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 19x45 mm.

HKD 80,000 - 90,000

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

LOT 94

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 515504, case No 315245, 1950's. Extremely fine and rare centre second 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted lugs. D. polychrome 'cloisonné' enamel, representing the map of the Arabian Peninsula, at the centre the compass card, with applied gold 'bâton' indexes. ' Bâton' gold hands. M. 12 rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 100,000

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: HKD 69,000

LOT 95

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 6085, 1940's. Extremely fine and rare, centre second, self-winding, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. tonneau, waterproof, massive, polished, screwed back. D. 'cloisonné' polychrome enamel representing the maps the American Continent on a black blackground and the Compass card with applied gold 'bâton' indexes. 'Alpha' radiumed gold hands. M. 9 3/4''', rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, ' Superbalance' balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 250,000

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: HKD 195,500

LOT 96

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, Ref. 6239, 1960's. Rare 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with chronograph, register and tachometer with 18-carat gold Jubilee bracelet.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour beige and black with rodiumed 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary dials for the 12 hours and 30 minute registers and the seconds. 'Bâton' rodiumed hands. M. 13''', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, glucidur balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 100,000

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: HKD 149,500

LOT 97

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Oyster Chronometer 'Zerographe`, No 181250, Ref. 3890, circa 1941, produced in less than 50 examples. Very rare centre seconds steel gentleman's wristwatch with one button for the return to zero, tachometer and steel Jubilee bracelet.

C. waterproof, polished, satined, screwed back. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals. 'Bâton' radiumed hands. M 10 112 rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, ' Superbalance' balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam 30 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 125,000

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 98

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, Ref. 6241, 1960's. 14-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, screwed back, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour gold and black with applied gold 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, and the 12 hours and 30 minute registers. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 13 rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, glucidur balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: HKD 92,000

LOT 99

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 868267, case No 513045, Ref. 530, circa 1955. Very rare and large 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. tonneau, massive, polished. D. 'Champagne' with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Arabic nurerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register' dials, outer tachometer graduation. ' Feuille' pink gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 'fausses-cotes' decoration, 23 jewels, lever-escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 250,000

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: HKD 230,000

LOT 100

Important Watches and Wristwatches Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 867072, case No 644995, Ref. 1579. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, drop shaped lapidated lugs. D. 'Champagne' with indexes and applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. 'Feuille' gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 'fausses-cotes' decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 250,000

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: HKD 207,000