351 lots

LOT 141

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 455450, case No 291357,1940's. Fine rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold round indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. 'Bâton' gold hands. M 9"' rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 26x34 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 30,000

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 29,900

LOT 142

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 572809, case No 398299, Ref. 6665, 1950's. Unusual square 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with bed side clock additional function.

C. massive, polished, hinged central body. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Dauphine' gold hands. M. 9''', rhodiumed, 'fausses-cotes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 29 x 29 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 50,600

LOT 143

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

Omega Watch Co, 1930's. Unusual fine rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with a sliding outer case.

C. massive, polished hooded lugs, winding crown at ' 12 o'clock'. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 8 rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 22 x 28 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 36,800

LOT 144

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 744094, case No 514896, Ref. 2516, circa 1956. Fine rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave lugs, thick crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes + Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial, 'Bâton' gold hands. M 10"'-200, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodiumed, ' fausses-cotes' 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 good condition. 26 x 32 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 145

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 740441, case No 514107, Ref. 2472, circa 1953. Fine square 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

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

HKD 35,000 - 45,000

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: HKD 48,300

LOT 146

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, `Calatrava`, No 922047, case No 297702, circa 1941. 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18-carat gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Dauphine' gold hands. M. 12''' -120, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodiumed, ' fausses-cotes' 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 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 36,800

LOT 147

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 864240, case No 297688, circa 1950. Fine centre seconds, 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. pink with applied gold round indexes and Roman numerals. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 12'''-200, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, fausses-côtes' decoration, 20 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, indirect centre second system. 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 148

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, `Calatrava`, No 720886, case No 305746, circa 1950. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with box and certificate.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Dauphine' gold hands. M. 12'''- 400, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodiumed, 'faussescotes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating 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 149

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 5015, 1940's. Centre second self-winding 14-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. tonneau, waterproof, massive, polished, screwed back, graduated bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Roman 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 good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 30,000

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 29,900

LOT 150

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 5015, 1940's. Fine self-winding 9-carat pink gold wristwatch.

C. tonneau, waterproof, polished, screwed back. D. black with gold 'bâton' indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. '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 15,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 25,875

LOT 151

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

Rolex Oyster, No 37848, 1930's. Fine and very rare centre second 9-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. tonneau, waterproof, polished, screwed back. D. white enamel (haircrack) with Arabic numerals and indexes. 'Feuille' blued steel hands. M. 11 Ultra Prima, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, 'Superbalance' balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In condition. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 39,100

LOT 152

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 419860, case No 261972, 1940's. Fine and rare 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, 'araignée' bezel, concealed leather strap. D. two tone mat silver with indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 9 112''', rhodiumed, 'fausses-cotes' decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance. Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 35,000

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 34,500

LOT 153

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, `Calatrava', No 827999, case No 295173, circa 1946. Fine mid-size 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. black with applied gold 'bâton' indexes + auxiliary second dial. 'Dauphine' gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, 'fausses-côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat 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 39,100

LOT 154

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

Rolex, Genève, No 20820, 1930's. 9-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, hooded lugs. D. two tone silver with indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. 'Feuille' blued steel hands. M. 10"' Extra Prima, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, 'Superbalance' balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good cond tion. Diam. 30 mm

HKD 15,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 17,250

LOT 155

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

Rolex Prince Chronometer, Ref. 3937, 1940's Very rare and fine rectangular stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, fluted lugs, 'bombe' crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold 'bâton' indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. 'Bâton' hands. M. 7''', nickeled, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, ' Superbalance' balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 22x35 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 37,500

CHF 6,000 - 7,500

Sold: HKD 34,500

LOT 156

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No 416673, case No 259364, 1930's. Fine and rare rectangular stainless steel 'Staybrite' and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, polished, lapidated, pink gold bezel, ' bombe' crystal. D. bicolour, silver and pink gold with Arabic numerals. 'Bâton' pink gold hands. M 9"' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 3 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 22 x 30 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 13,800

LOT 157

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

Rolex Prince 'Brancard`, Ref. 1490, 1930's. Fine and rare stainless steel and pink gold rectangular gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, polished, with pink gold stepped side. D. pink with Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. ' Feuille' blued steel hands. M 7"' Ultra Prima, nickeled, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, 'Superbalance' balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 22 x 36 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: HKD 46,000

LOT 158

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

Anonymous, Vienna, circa 1850. Tao Kuang.

Very fine 18-carat gold and enamel pearl set musical harp. The back and the base of the instrument with ' champlevé' enamelled decoration over engine turning: musical score, laurel branches and further flowers and foliage, the rear part of the back with two Cupids and two Muses, painted on a white bakcground, further blue and red pearl set enamelled ornaments. The musical gilt brass movement with pointed barrel and 6 piled up vibrating steel blades, is set within the base, pierced and chiselled with scrolled foliage on the top. In good condition. 85x55 mm.

HKD 60,000 - 70,000

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: HKD 55,200

LOT 159

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1810. Chia Ch'ing.

Extremely fine and rare 18-carat gold, enamel, pearl and diamond set harp with music. Musical enamel trophies finely painted on the back of the instrument, blue translucent enamel on each side pannels with chiselled quivers, framed by split pearls, additional 'champlevé' enamelled, pearl set decoration with a rose diamond set at the end of each rope. Musical movement with pointed barrel and six piled up vibrating steel blades. In very good condition. Diam. 70 x 50 mm.

HKD 175,000 - 200,000

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 160

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

Anonymous, Geneva, circa 1800. Chia Ch'ing.

Fine and rare 18-carat gold and enamel pearl set pendant watch in form of a strawberry, made for the Chinese market. Double body case, the bezel inlaid with split pearls over a red enamelled background, the back with a similar decoration and further green and split pearl set decoration simulating the leaves. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet 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. 40x28 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 51,750