351 lots

LOT 301

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

J.F. Bautte & Cie, Genève, circa 1840. Tao Kuang

Rare and fine 18-carat gold and enamel pair cased cabriolet' watch. Small gold chain and enamelled ratchet key. Three body outer case decorated overall with engraved and 'champlevé' enamelled ornaments, fine painted enamel medallion on the back depicting two ladies in Renaissance dresses. Four boy inner case with a similar decoration a painted enamel Chinese lakeside landscape on the back with jonks and the chapel of Guillaume Tell on the foreground. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, blued steel Breguet hands, gilt brass bar movement, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement with plain gilt brass three armed balance. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 39,100

LOT 302

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 27224, case No 27224, sold circa 1867. T'ung Chih.

Very rare 18-carat gold hunting cased keyless watch with independant seconds and diablotine. Massive four body 'bassine et filet' engine turned case with reeded band. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and second rings, subsidiary 1/5 of a second chapter. Blued steel Breguet hands. Interesting 20"' gilt brass, double level, two train movement, both wound simultaneously, 29 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Independant seconds and diablotine released simultaneously, started and locked by a push piece and a bolt on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 125,000 - 150,000

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 460,000

LOT 303

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

Patek Philippe, Genève, No 27095, case No 27095, made for M. De Arregui, Madrid, circa 1870. T'ung Chih.

Rare 18-carat gold hunting cased early keyless moon phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar, made for the Spanish market in original fitted mahogany casket. Massive four body 'demi-bassine et filets carrure godronnée' engine turned case. Very small monogram on the cover. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and moon phase aperture, subsidiary dials for the months, the dates and the running seconds with inner days of the week. Blued steel 'spade' hands. Nickel plated 18"' movement, 20 jewels, gold train of wheel, equilibrated straight line lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance and Breguet balance-spring. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

HKD 150,000 - 200,000

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: HKD 253,000

LOT 304

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

Anonymous, Swiss, London Hallmarks for 1886. Kuang Hsu.

Very fine and important 18-carat gold hunting cased moon phase astronomical minute repeating 'grande et petite sonnerie' clock watch with chronograph and perpetual calendar for the English market. Massive four body'bassine' polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months with inner leap year cycle, the date and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel 'pear' hands. Gilt brass 18''', three quarter plate double train movement with differential winding, 39 jewels, screwed setting, English type right angle lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance and Breguet balance spring. Striking on gongs by means of a bolt on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

HKD 400,000 - 500,000

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: HKD 437,000

LOT 305

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Tiffany & Co, No 863754, case No 643915, circa 1945. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. 'Feuille' gold hands. M. 13''', rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

HKD 225,000 - 250,000

CHF 45,000 - 50,000

Sold: HKD 276,000

LOT 306

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 862886, case No 296984, circa 1943. Very fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. 'Feuille' gold hands. M. 13''', rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 250,000

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: HKD 264,500

LOT 307

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 867014, case No 646807, Ref. 533, circa 1946, with certificate. Very fine 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold round indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 13''', rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 250,000

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: HKD 276,000

LOT 308

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

Rolex Prince Chronometer, 'Brancard`, Ref. 1490, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

D. flared, massive, polished, antimagnetic protecting cap. D. 'Champagne' with Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. M. 7''', 'Extra Prima', nickeled, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, 'Superbalance' balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 23 x 35 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 90,000

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: HKD 103,500

LOT 309

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

Rolex Prince `Brancard`, Ref. 1491, 1930's. Extremely rare and fine rectangular jumping hours, 18-carat white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished. D. two tone mat silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. Aperture for the jumping hours. 'Modern' blued steel hand. M. 7''', Extra Prima, nickeled, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, 'Superbalance' balance adjusted to 6 positions, Observatory Quality, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 23x35 mm.

HKD 125,000 - 150,000

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 172,500

LOT 310

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

Longines Chronometer, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved silver and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, with pink gold stepped size. D. two tone silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial, Breguet blued steel hands. M 7"' rhodiumed, 'fausses-c6tes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system. Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 23 x 32 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 30,000

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 34,500

LOT 311

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 194586, case No 287987, circa 1921. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, gold dome. D. white enamel with Breguet numerals + auxiliary second dial. 'Lozenge skeleton' blued steel hands. M. 12 gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement 'à moustache', cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

HKD 70,000 - 90,000

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

LOT 312

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 130712, case No 286148, circa 1906. Rare and early 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. white enamel (haircrack) with large Breguet numerals + auxiliary second dial. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 12''', gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement 'à moustache', cut bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

HKD 70,000 - 80,000

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 313

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 152385, case No 283756, circa 1909. Rare and fine early 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, gold dome. D. white enamel with Roman numerals + auxiliary second dial. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 12"' rhodiumed, 'fausses-cotes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 80,000 - 100,000

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

LOT 314

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 833358, case No 615249, circa 1940. Fine rectangular platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, satined, lapidated. D. mat silver with applied platinum round and 'bâton' indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. ' Feuille' platinum hands. M. 9"'90, tonneau, rhodiumed, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 21 x 34 mm.

HKD 65,000 - 80,000

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

Sold: HKD 138,000

LOT 315

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 834176, case No 622743, circa 1940. Very fine and rare rectangular 18-carat white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, massive, polished, white gold hooded lugs, bevelled crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold round and 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Bâton' gold hands M. 9"'-90 Geneva Quality Hallmark, tonneau, 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. 20 x 37 mm.

HKD 60,000 - 70,000

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 316

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 836711, case No 634248, circa 1944. Fine rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 9"'-90, tonneau, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 21 x 37 mm

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 46,000

LOT 317

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, `Calatrava`, No 7727538, case No 309674, Ref. 96, circa 1958. Fine mid-size platinum and diamondset gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver, set with square and 'bâton' diamond indexes + auxiliary second dial. M. 12"'400, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and to 8 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 100,000

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

LOT 318

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

Audemars Piguet, No 72643, 1960's. 18-carat white gold and diamond gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lapidated, satined. D. mat silver with applied 'bâton' and square diamond indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Bâton' white gold hands. M. 91'', rhodiumed, 'fausses-cotes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, antishock system, self-compensating 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 18,400

LOT 319

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

Audemars-Piguet, Genève, No 54872, 1950's. Fine and unusual 18-carat gold, platinum and sapphires gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, platinum bezel, set with baguette sapphires. D. mat silver with indexes + auxiliary second dial. ' Bâton' hands. M. 9''', rhodiumed, 'fausses-cotes' 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. Diam. 29 mm.

HKD 110,000 - 130,000

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: HKD 126,500

LOT 320

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Tiffany & Co, No 838476, case No 643750, circa 1948. Fine rectangular curved platinum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bevelled bezel and crystal. D. mat silver set with square and 'bâton' diamond indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Feuille' platinum hands. M. 9"'90, tonneau, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 2 0 x 3 5 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: HKD 74,750

LOT 321

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 9717427 case No 656787, Ref. 1593, circa 1948. Very fine and rare rectangular curved platinum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, satined, bevelled crystal. D. mat silver set with 'bâton' and square diamond indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Feuille' platinum hands. M. 9"'90, tonneau, 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. 2 2 x 3 2 mm.

HKD 60,000 - 70,000

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: HKD 115,000

LOT 322

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 839989, case No 650744, Ref. 425, circa 1950. Fine rectangular curved platinum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bevelled bezel and crystal. D. mat silver with applied 'bâton' and square diamond indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Feuille' platinum hands. M. 9 tonneau, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 2 0 x 3 4 mm.

HKD 60,000 - 70,000

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 323

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

Mappin Brothers No 3342, 220 Regent street, London, Swiss finished in England, circa 1880. Kuang Hsu.

Rare and good 18-carat gold hunting cased, split second chronograph watch with minute recorder and diablotine. Massive 'bassine et filet' polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings. Subsidiary 30 minute register and 1/4 of a second subsidiary diablotine. Blued steel 'pear' hands. Good gilt brass three quarter plate 19"' double train movement, 29 jewels, screwed setting, double barrel with differencial winding, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, 'duo in uno' balance-spring, free sprung with diamond endstone. Split second chronograph with push-piece on the band, independant train for the diablotine. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 75,000 - 90,000

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: HKD 86,250

LOT 324

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

Stromgren Og Olsen, No 558, Danish, circa 1910

Important silver patented observatory pocket chronometer with mean and siderial time. Massive 'demi-bassine, gouge' polished case. Silver cuvette. In original glazed mahogany fitted case with instruction leaflet. White enamel dial with outer minute ring, subsidiary small chapters with Roman numerals for mean time hours, 24 Arabic ring for siderial hours and running seconds. Gold and steel hands. Gilt brass 20"' LeCoultre keyless movement, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring and swan neck micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 43,700

LOT 325

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

E.V. Jaccard & Cie, Genève, circa 1910. Made for Spangenberg & Freccero, Montevideo. Hsu T'ung.

Very fine 18-carat gold minute repeating moon phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar and chronograph in its original Brasilian rose-wood fitted case. Massive four body 'demi-bassine' polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute and second rings, subsidiary dials for the day of the week, the months with inner leap year cycle, the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold 'pear' hands. Good gilt brass 19"' keyless movement, 29 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 150,000 - 165,000

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: HKD 172,500

LOT 326

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

Audemard Piguet, Genève for Gübelin, No 56739. 1950's. Rare, flat and small astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date, lunar calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, and the age of the moon, aperture for the moon phases. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 9 1/4''', rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 150,000 - 200,000

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: HKD 207,000

LOT 327

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No 54817, 1940's. Fine and rare astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date, lunar calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, outer graduation for the days of the month, the age of the moon, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunation. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 9 112''', rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 150,000

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 172,500

LOT 328

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

Franck Genève, No 26566, 1980's. Very fine astronomic minute repeating 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, fluted bezel and back. D. guilloché gold with Roman numerals on a mat silver outer ring + auxiliary ring dials for the retrograde days of the month, the days of the week, the months and the age of the moon, aperture for the lunations. M. 13 gilt brass, 29 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Repeater on gongs, winding by push-piece on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

HKD 125,000 - 150,000

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 218,500

LOT 329

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 975480, case No 671699, Ref. 2442, circa 1954. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, rounded, massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold 'baton' indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. 'Feuille' pink gold hands. M. 9"'-90, tonneau, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam.

HKD 150,000 - 175,000

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 330

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 977067, case No 679544, Ref. 2503, circa 1959. Very fine and rare rectangular 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave pillar shaped lugs, ' bombé' crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. 'Feuille' pink gold hands. M. 9"'-90, tonneau, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 21 x 32 mm.

HKD 125,000 - 150,000

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 172,500

LOT 331

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 839844, case No 690386, Ref. 1593, circa 1949. Fine rectangular curved 18-carat gold wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, 'bombé' crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. 'Feuille' gold hands. M 9"'90, tonneau, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, adjusted to heat, cold and 5 positions isothermic, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 22 x 31 mm.

HKD 65,000 - 80,000

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

Sold: HKD 74,750

LOT 332

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

Rolex Antimagnetic, Ref. 3484,1940's. Very fine and rare 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduation. 'Feuille' gold hands. M. 13 rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, ' Superbalance' balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In perfect condition. Diam. 33 mm.

HKD 60,000 - 80,000

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

LOT 333

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

Rolex Precision, Genève, Ref. 2508, 1937's. Fine and rare 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter, produced in 70 examples only.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. 'Dauphine' gold hands. M. 13''', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, ' Superbalance' balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 60,000 - 80,000

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: HKD 80,500

LOT 334

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

Rolex, Genève, Antimagnetic, Ref. 3233, circa 1939. Very fine rare and small 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter, produced in less than 100 examples.

C. massive, polished, 'araignée' bezel, concealed leather strap. D. pink with Arabic numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduation. 'Bâton' blued steel hands. M. 10 rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever-escapement, ' Superbalance' balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 60,000 - 80,000

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

LOT 335

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 6062. Rare 18-carat gold, self-winding, astronomic gentleman's wristwatch with moon phases, and triple date. Privileged series of 2000 watches made by Rolex between 1949 and 1951.

C. tonneau-shaped, massive, screwed back, ' Superoyster' crown. D. white with applied gold indexes and auxiliary dials for the seconds and the days of the month, apertures for the months, the days of the week and the lunations, blue enamelled moon. 'Dauphine' 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. 35 mm. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 300,000

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

Sold: HKD 299,000

LOT 336

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

Rolex Oyster Chronograph Antimagnetic, Ref. 6232, 1940's. Fine 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, satined, screwed back. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. 'Alpha' radiumeo gold hands. M. 13 rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, ' Superbalance' balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 190,000 - 225,000

CHF 38,000 - 45,000

Sold: HKD 276,000

LOT 337

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 863642, case No 626198, circa 1945. Extremely fine and rare 18-carat pink gold wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished with fancy lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 13 rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 250,000

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 338

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 863622, case No 628924, circa 1945. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, screwed back, antimagnetic protecting cap. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. M. 13''', rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

HKD 300,000 - 350,000

CHF 50,000 - 70,000

Sold: HKD 402,500

LOT 339

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 867269, case stamped PPCo, made for France, 1940's. Fine 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, dropshaped lugs. D. pink with indexes and applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. 'Bâton' 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 and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 250,000

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: HKD 230,000

LOT 340

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

Patek & Cie, Geneve, No 2397, circa 1847. Tao Kuang.

Extremely rare 18-carat gold extra flat watch with an eccentric dial and a 'Bagnolet' caliber. Three body case engraved overall with scrolled foliage and flowers. Small white enamel off-set dial with Roman numerals ' hair cracks'. Gilt brass, 2.1 mm. thick inverted caliber movement, 10 jewels, the train of wheel, the cylinder escapement and the plain brass three armed balance sunk within the single plate under the dial plate. In good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: HKD 115,000

LOT 341

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

Girard Perregaux & Cie, à La Chaux-de-Fonds, No 235998, circa 1900. Kuang Hsu.

Rare and very fine 18-carat gold hunting cased pocket chronometer with the famous three gold parallel bridge caliber, patented on March 25th 1884 and with a special escapement. Four body massive 'demi-bassine' polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary second. Gold 'pear' hands. Fine 19"' damascened nickel movement with three 18-carat pink gold parallel bridges, 19 jewels screwed gold setting, gold train, reversed barrel, equilibrated straight line lever escapement in inverted position, 18'000 beating cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring with double Philippe's terminal curves, free sprung. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

HKD 300,000 - 400,000

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

LOT 342

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

Charles Frodsham, by Appointment to the King, No 08867 ADFMSZ, 115 New Bond Street - late of 84 Strand London, Hallmarked 1900. Kuang Hsu.

Extremely rare and important large 18-carat gold highly complicated minute repeating, pocket chronometer, with split second chronograph, 60 minute recorder and one minute tourbillon regulator, specially ordered by J. Pierpon Morgan on a very limited number to be presented to his close collegues. Massive four body 'pomme et bassine' polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial (Willis) with Roman numerals and outer minute and second rings, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel 'fusee' hands. High grade 23"' three quarte plate gilt bras keyless movement (Nicole Nielsen with Victorin Elysée Piguet ébauche), 29 jewels, screwed setting, one minute tourbillon driven by the second's wheel. The three equidistant armed polished carriage with gold poising weights drives the chronograph by means of its external gearing. English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold poising screws, blued balance spring with terminal curve, free sprung, brass and polished steel pierced cock. Visible chronograph work. Striking on gongs by means of a slide on the band. In excellent condition. Diam. 63 mm.

HKD 900,000 - 1,100,000

CHF 180,000 - 220,000

Sold: HKD 1,135,750

LOT 343

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

S. Smith & Son, 9 Strand London, No 1901/20 Maker to the Admiralty and the Indian Government Hallmarked 1900. Kuang Hsu.

Extremely rare and important 18-carat gold, pocket chronometer with one minute tourbillon regulator, split second chronograph and 60 minute recorder. Massive four body 'pomme et bassine' polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial (Willis) with Roman numerals and outer minute and second rings, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel 'spade' hands. High grade 22"' three quarte plate gilt brass keyless movement (Nicole Nielsen with Victorin Elysée Piguet ébauche), 24 jewels, screwed setting, one minute tourbillon driven by the second's wheel. The three equidistant armed polished carriage with gold poising weights drives the chronograph by means of its external gearing. English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold poising screws, blued balance spring with terminal curve, free sprung, brass and polished steel pierced cock. Visible chronograph work. In excellent condition. Diam. 59 mm.

HKD 700,000 - 900,000

CHF 140,000 - 180,000

Sold: HKD 2,015,750

LOT 344

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 861467, case No 2615637, Ref. 3422. Very fine and extremely rare extra-flat asymetric pink gold gentleman's wristwatch model designed by Gilbert Albert circa 1958.

C. quadrilateral shaped, massive, polished with stepped sides. D. quadrilateral shaped, 'Champagne' with painted indexes. 'Bâton' pink gold hands. M. 8"'-85, rhodiumed, 'fausses-cotes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. In very good condition. 29 x 25 mm.

HKD 250,000 - 300,000

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: HKD 276,000

LOT 345

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 857332, case No 2615148, Ref. 3424, circa 1961. Rare asymetric 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, model designed by Gilbert Albert, circa 1958.

C. quadrilateral, massive, polished, satined, fluted bezel and lugs. D. quadrilateral, mat silver, with indexes. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 8"'85 rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 27 x 26 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 250,000

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 346

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

Cartier Tank, Paris, No 25556, 1929. Very rare and large jumping hour and minute 18- carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with pink gold deployant clasp, made in 2 examples only, this for The Pacha of Marrakesh.

C. massive, polished, satined sapphire-set winding-crown. D. polished with apertures for the hours and minutes. M. 9''', signed European Watch & Clock Co. Inc., rhodiumed, 'fausses-cotes' decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. 2 4 x 3 7 mm.

HKD 400,000 - 500,000

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: HKD 414,000

LOT 347

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

Cartier, Paris, No 20834, 1940's. Extremely rare and fine astronomic rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, bezel with indexes. D. mat silver with indexes, outer graduation for the days of the months, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. M 8"' signed European Watch & Clock Co Inc., tonneau shaped, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. 23 x 41 mm.

HKD 400,000 - 500,000

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: HKD 483,000

LOT 348

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

Cartier, Paris, No 19824, 1920's. Very rare rectangular 18-carat gold and enamel gentleman's wristwatch with concealed dial.

C. massive, polished, top cover decorated with a blued enamelled filet, ogival shaped lugs. D. mat silver with Roman numerals. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 9 signed European Watch & Clock Co, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes` decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 24 x 27 mm.

HKD 150,000 - 200,000

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: HKD 230,000

LOT 349

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 868343, case No 687759, Ref. 2499 (1st serie), circa 1955. Fine astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, square button chronograph, register and tachometer, produced in 349 examples between 1950 and 1985 (first serie 1950-1960 ca.).

C. massive, polished, satined, fluted lugs, concave bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary second and 30 minute register dials, graduation for the days of the month, outer minutes, seconds and tachometer indications, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. ' Feuille' gold hands. M. 13"' 0, 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 very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

HKD 700,000 - 800,000

CHF 140,000 - 160,000

Sold: HKD 1,135,750

LOT 350

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 868098, case No 668389, Ref. 1518, circa 1953. Fine astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, square button chronograph, register and tachometer, produced in 281 examples between 1941 and 1954.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel. D. rare mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minute register dials, graduations for the days of the month, outer minutes, seconds and tachometer indications, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. ' Feuille' gold hands. M. 13"' 0, 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 very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 900,000 - 1,000,000

CHF 180,000 - 200,000

Sold: HKD 1,245,750

LOT 351

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 862278, case No 621870, Ref. 1436, 1941. Extremely rare and fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button split-second chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. 'Feuille' gold hands. M. 13''', rhodiumed, 'fausses-cotes' decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

HKD 1,250,000 - 1,500,000

CHF 250,000 - 300,000

Sold: HKD 2,235,750