427 lots

LOT 301

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Universal, Geneve, 1940's. Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman ' s wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. black with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Feuille " gold hands. M. 13 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

HKD 15,500 - 17,000

USD 2,000 - 2,200

Sold: HKD 20,700

LOT 302

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Movado, 1930's. Fine and rare, waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with triple date.

C. polished, stepped bezel, screwed back. D. black with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Baton skeleton" hands. M. 10 " ' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self= compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hi very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

HKD 4,000 - 4,600

USD 500 - 600

Sold: HKD 6,325

LOT 303

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Rodania Watch Co., 1930's. Fine, large, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, satined, lapidated lugs. D. matt silver with applied steel indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Baton " steel hands. M. 13 1/2"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and case signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

HKD 7,500 - 9,000

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: HKD 9,200

LOT 304

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Zenith, "Cronometro Suizo", 1940's. Fine, large, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

HKD 4,600 - 5,400

USD 600 - 700

Sold: HKD 8,050

LOT 305

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Jaeger, 1930's. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with cord bracelet.

C. massive, polished, spherical central lugs. D. black with applied gold Arabic numerals. "Baton " gold hands. M. 5 1/2"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 14 x 33 mm.

HKD 4,600 - 5,400

USD 600 - 700

Sold: HKD 4,830

LOT 306

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Bovet, 1940's. Fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and triple date.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, metal cuvette. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 45 minutes registers, outer graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the clays of the week and the months. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, an tishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

HKD 12,000 - 14,000

USD 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: HKD 26,450

LOT 307

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Dome Doublematic "Bidynator", 1950's. Fine astronomic, waterproof, centre second, selfwinding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated lugs, screwed back. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals, concentric, graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the clays of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted, an tishock system, sell-compensating flat balance-spring, Timor rotor. Dial and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 37 mm.

HKD 15,500 - 17,000

USD 2,000 - 2,200

Sold: HKD 20,700

LOT 308

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Omega, Fab. Suisse, 1930's Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. polished. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the clays of the month, apertures for the clays of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" steel hands. M. 11"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 4,600 - 6,200

USD 600 - 800

Sold: HKD 10,350

LOT 309

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Movado, made for Tiffany & Co. New York, 1950's. Very fine and rare, waterproof, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, triangular lugs, dust protecting cap. D. two-tone silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 8,500 - 9,000

USD 1,100 - 1,200

LOT 310

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Giibelin Lucerne, 1960's. Very fine square,18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K polished and "guilloche" gold integrated bracelet "a mailles".

C. massive, satined, lapidated bezel. D. polished and "guilloche" gold with applied gold and black indexes. "Dauphine" gold and black hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 2 adjustments, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 18 x 33 mm.

HKD 14,000 - 17,000

USD 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 311

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Leroy & Fils, Paris, 1940's. Very fine and unusual, square, 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch with special lugs.

C. massive, polished, large, central, hexagonal, mobile extended lugs, table crystal. D. polished gold with applied gold baton and square indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 8 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial, stamped on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 50 mm.

HKD 23,000 - 27,000

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 312

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Uti a Paris, 1940's. Very fine and unusual, square, 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch with special lugs.

C. massive, polished, large, central, mobile extended lugs. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals and square indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial, stamped on the case. hn very good condition. Dim. 21 x 53 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 19,000

USD 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 313

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Tiffany & Co., Paris, 1950's. Very fine and unusual 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch inserted in a rigid leather and gold bangle.

C. massive, polished, top winder. D. matt gold with applied black painted indexes. "Baton" black painted hands. M. 6 3/4" ' signed Ebel Watch, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 23 mm. Measuring approx. 165 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 19,000

USD 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 314

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Verger France, Paris, No. 1749-669, circa 1940. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold and sapphire lady's wristwatch, with 18K yellow gold snake bracelet.

C. assymetric, vertical reading of the time, one lug in the shape of a buckle attached to the bracelet, the other lug as a clip to receive the buckle of the other end of the bracelet, band set with 10 large square cut sapphires. D. gold with applied gold indexes. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 41/2"' signed Cyma Watch Co., baguette, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 41 x 28 x 12 mm. Measuring approx. 200 mm.

HKD 58,000 - 66,000

USD 7,500 - 8,500

LOT 315

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Play Watch Co., 1940's. Very fine and rare 14K yellow and pink gold lady's wristwatch with a heavy and large gold linked bracelet.

C. pink gold, cylindrical, rotating within the bracelet base, two extended large triangular mobile lugs. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 3 1/5'" rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 11 x 27 mm. Measuring approx. 190 mm.

HKD 27,000 - 32,500

USD 3,500 - 4,200

LOT 316

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Universal, Geneve, 1930's. Fine and rare square, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lapidated bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 5"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 18 x 26 mm.

HKD 2,300 - 3,000

USD 300 - 400

LOT 317

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Solvil, Paul Ditisheim, Swiss, 1950's Fine 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch with 18K gold half-moon shaped linked bracelet.

C. massive, polished, half-spheric crystal retained by overhanging gold hooks. D. pink with applied gold indexes and painted Arabic numerals. "Baton" black hands. M. 5 3/4"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 3 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 16 mm. Measuring approx. 180 mm.

HKD 14,000 - 17,000

USD 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 318

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, retailed by Yard, 1940's. Fine 14K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with 14K yellow gold linked bracelet.

C. massive, polished, wide "bombe" bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and painted Arabic numerals. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 7 I/4"' rhodiumed, "Gausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 2 adjustments, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. in very good condition. Diam. 18 mm. Measuring approx. 210 mm.

HKD 39,000 - 46,000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 319

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Dunhill, 1940's. Very fine and unusual. 18K pink gold, ruby and diamond lady's wristwatch with cord bracelet.

C. massive, polished, trapezoidal shaped, at the 4 angles, a triangular ruby, bezel and triangular lugs set with diamonds. D. pink with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Baton " blued steel hands. M. 5"' signed UTI Watch, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, stamped inside the case. In very good condition. Dim. 15 x 27 mm.

HKD 8,500 - 10,000

USD 1,100 - 1,300

Sold: HKD 13,800

LOT 320

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Blancpain, 1940's. Very fine 18K white gold and diamond lady's wristwatch with 18K white gold bracelet set with large square cut diamonds.

C. massive, polished, bezel set with diamonds, back winder. D. matt silver with heart shaped and baton indexes. "Baton " white gold hands. M. 4 1/2"' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 3 adjustments, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 14 mm.

HKD 17,000 - 20,000

USD 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: HKD 64,400

LOT 321

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Longines, 1940's. Fine 18K white gold and diamond lady's wristwatch with bracetet set of two row of large round diamonds.

C. massive, polished, bezel set with diamonds. D. matt silver with applied white gold indexes. "Baton" white gold hands. M. 5 3/4"' oval, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 19 mm.

HKD 46,000 - 54,000

USD 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 50,600

LOT 322

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1800. "Le doux serment" Very fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set watch.

C. Double body, Directoire, the bezel with a gold paionne floral decoration over a black ground, the back enamel panel painted with a very fine scene depicting a soldier and a maiden taking an oath on the split-pearl inlaid altar of Love. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold arrow hands. M. Hinged gilt brass, flat calibre with fusee and barrel passing through the back plate and secured by a half-moon bridge, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 30,000

USD 3,200 - 3,800

Sold: HKD 32,200

LOT 323

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Breguet a Paris, Swiss, No. 3028, cir ca 1800. Fine 18K gold and enamel watch.

C. Double body, Directoire, the bezels with paillonne decoration in a peacock feather pattern, the back enamel panel finely painted with a romantic scene featuring a courting couple in a park, outer azure ground with gilt decoration. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals (small hairlines). Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

HKD 34,000 - 39,000

USD 4,400 - 5,000

LOT 324

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1800. Very fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set watch.

C. Double body, Empire with pearl-set bezels, the back enamel panel painted with a very fine scene depicting a courting couple in classical dress, sitting in a park. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold pierced hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 18,500

USD 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: HKD 23,000

LOT 325

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Freres Bonna & Mourier, No. 1448, (Geneva), circa 1780. Fine and unusual gilt brass and enamel, paste-set pair cased watch with an erotic scene.

C. Outer double body with paste-set bezel, the back set with a later enamel panel painted with a scene depicting a loving couple in a landscape, the enamel backing painted with a charming scene, depicting a holy man inspecting the virginity of a maiden. Inner bassine, polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English style cock with diamond end-stone. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

HKD 23,000 - 27,000

USD 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: HKD 32,200

LOT 326

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Charles Le Roy a Paris, Swiss, circa 1780. Fine 18K gold and enamel watch.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, the bezels with a champleve enamelled leaf decoration, the enamel back painted with a fine pastoral scene featuring a sheperdess with her sheep, a fountain nearby, in a lakeside landscape. Outer gilt brass glazed protecting case. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate' with conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with garnet end-stone. Signed on back plate. hi very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

HKD 23,000 - 27,000

USD 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: HKD 27,600

LOT 327

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned, late 18th century. "The Street Musician" Fine and rare 18K gold mounted tortoiseshell snuff box featuring a painted scene with 5 automata.

C. Two part, cylindrical, with gold rims and a varnished decoration in a strip pattern, the glazed cover with gold bezel chased with a formal decoration. Finely painted scene with five automaton musicians. M. Spring driven with a going barrel, fly regulator, the automata driven by means of cams and levers. In good condition. Diann 63 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 39,000

USD 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: HKD 48,300

LOT 328

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1820. "The Pythia" Very fine 18K varicoloured gold and enamel rectangular snuff box.

C. Double body, the hinged lid chased in five colour gold with flowers and foliage and centred with a very fine oval framed enamel panel, painted with a scene featuring the Pythia reading the oracles on a celestial globe, engine-turned shaped side panels with neurons chased on the corners, the border of the engine-turned back with chased decoration matching that of the lid. In very good condition. Dim. 85 x 56 mm.

HKD 70,000 - 77,000

USD 9,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 88,550

LOT 329

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1780. Very fine 18K gold and enamel oval snuff box.

C. Double body, decorated with a grey translucent enamel over engine-turning, enriched with paillone ornaments in a geometrical pattern, the border of the lid chased with wreath of foliage with diamond accents and centred with a fine framed oval enamel panel painted with a village dance in the manner of early Flemish painters such as Tenier. In very good condition. Dim. 80 x 54 mm.

HKD 39,000 - 46,000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 66,700

LOT 330

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

John Newton, London, No. 2604, circa 1790. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set watch.

C. Outer double body, with split-pearl set bezels, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals. Gold arrow hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 39,000

USD 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 331

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Richard Clarke, London, No. 2667, with London hallmarks for 1791. Fine 18K gold and enamel pair cased, pearl-set watch.

C. Outer double body, with split-pearl set bezels, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning (slightly restored). Inner double body, bassine, polished. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals. Gold arrow hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

HKD 27,000 - 35,000

USD 3,500 - 4,500

LOT 332

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Clarke, Cheapside (London), No. 2677, circa 1790. Very fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set watch with matching chatelaine, seal and key.

C. Double body Consular, the split-pearl set bezels, the pendant and bow with white and azure champleve enamelled decoration, the back panel of green translucent enamel over engine-turning. Matching chatelaine with matching charms, seal and key. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold spade hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. In perfect condition. Diam. 48 mm.

HKD 46,000 - 54,000

USD 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 64,400

LOT 333

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned with London hallmarks for 1820. Fine rectangular 18K gold presentation snuff box.

Rectangular engine-turned, the cover engraved with a soldier riding a horse, and chased on the front with formal decoration. Dedication engraved inside the lid: Presented by the St. Mary's Troop of Yeomanry Cavalry of the Stewart?), of Kirkenbribright to William Mu.re Esq. of Twynholm Mains, their late Captain, whose conduct during seventeen years they were under his command, was such as gained him the respect and esteem of every individual in the corps. 29th September 1820. In very good condition. Dim. 81 x 52 mm.

HKD 7,500 - 9,000

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: HKD 7,475

LOT 334

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Charles Rawlings & William Summers, with London hallmarks for 1858. Fine 18K gold and enamel diamond-set presentation snuff box.

Rectangular, the lid with an oval blue enamel boss applied in diamonds with the initials of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, within the Garter and his motto, and below a gem-set crown, the corners applied with four gold rosettes on blue enamel, the ground, sides and base engraved with strapwork and flowers. Dedication inside the lid: Gafve till Tbrste Hofm.arskalken Gre/ire Nils von Rosen of Edward (VII) Konung of England. Signed with the makers Master mark. In very good condition. Dim. 78 x 48 mm.

HKD 15,500 - 19,000

USD 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: HKD 20,700

LOT 335

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned with London hallmarks for 1907. Fine silver and gold cigarette holder with built-in amadou lighter, presented by the Prince of Wales to W. James, in November 1908.

Rectangular, applied with the pink gold attributes of the Prince of Wales. The amadou lighter sliding on the side. In very good condition. Dim. 95 x 56 mm.

HKD 4,000 - 4,600

USD 500 - 600

Sold: HKD 4,025

LOT 336

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Le Roy U. Paris, No. 5945, circa 1830. Fine small 18K gold and enamel digital watch in original red Russian leather fitted box with gold tooled decoration and accompanied by the original certificate.

C. Three body, fully decorated, the back with champleve enamelled butterfly, flowers and foliage over a black ground, the front decorated en suite with flowers and cornucopias. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. apertures for the silver hour and minute volvelles. M. 14"', gilt brass with going barrel, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

HKD 27,000 - 30,000

USD 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 59,800

LOT 337

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Bautte & Moynier, Geneve, No. 35965, circa 1830. Very fine 18K gold, pearl-set watch.

C. Double body, entirely decorated with groups of split-pearls over a matted ground with further chased leaf decoration. D. Matted gold with raised polished gold Roman numerals, chased garland of flowers on the border, the centre with a floral decoration in a rosette pattern. Gold Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass, flat calibre built on a single plate, drawn from that invented by Hessen, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the movement. In perfect condition. Diam. 44 mm.

HKD 62,000 - 77,000

USD 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 338

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

S. Devaulx, 255, rue Saint Honore, Paris, No. 518, Swiss, circa 1830. Very fine 18K varicoloured gold and enamel watch.

C. Double body with extra wide bezel, entirely decorated with alternated sectors of black enamel with leaf decoration and white border and a varicoloured chased floral decoration in a helical pattern. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass, flat calibre built on a single plate, drawn from that invented by Hessen, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the movement. In perfect condition. Diam. 44 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 30,000

USD 3,200 - 3,800

LOT 339

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Breguet & Fils, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine and elegant small 18K gold, half hunting cased watch with eccentric dial.

C. Three body, Empire with reeded band, engineturned cover and back, the cover with a small eccentric dial aperture. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals on a small eccentric chapter ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. M. Gilt brass, unusual bar calibre the open barrel with gilt brass cover, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 10,000 - 12,000

USD 1,300 - 1,500

Sold: HKD 25,300

LOT 340

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1850. Very fine rectangular enamel panel

painted with a landscape depicting the Mont Blanc, seen from Cluse, within an 18K gold baroque frame enhanced by white and blue enamelled decoration. In very good condition. Dim. 80 x 55 mm.

HKD 4,000 - 7,500

USD 500 - 1,000

Sold: HKD 11,500

LOT 341

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1850. Very fine oval enamel panel,

painted with a landscape depicting the Mont Blanc, seen from Cluse, within an 18K gold frame with foliage chased decoration. In very good condition. Dim. 62 x 55 mm.

HKD 4,000 - 7,500

USD 500 - 1,000

Sold: HKD 9,775

LOT 342

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1850. Two small enamel panels

mounted as brooches in gold frames, depicting two Swiss ladies from the Canton de Vaud in folkloric dress. In very good condition. Dim. 34 x 24 mm. and 27 x 17 mm.

HKD 2,300 - 3,000

USD 300 - 400

LOT 343

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

(Patek & Cie?) a Geneve, No. 44738, case No. 44738, circa 1850. Fine 18K gold and enamel fob watch in original fitted box and accompanied by a ratchet key.

C. Four body with reeded band, the back centred with a fine painted lakeside landscape, the border engraved with azure champleve enamelled decoration. Hinged gold engine turned cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 12 1/2"', gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

HKD 7,500 - 9,000

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: HKD 16,100

LOT 344

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Moulinie a Geneve, circa 1850. Fine 18K gold and enamel hunting cased fob watch in the original fitted box.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes" with reeded band, the cover with a painted enamel scene featuring washerwomen (slightly restored), outer champleve enamelled decoration. The back with blue champleve ename foliage decoration and centred with a painted scene depicting a young boy with his clog. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border and engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel breguet hands. M. 12" ', gilt brass, bar caliber with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

HKD 17,000 - 20,000

USD 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: HKD 18,400

LOT 345

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Le Roy, Paris, (Swiss), circa 1820. Fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set ring watch with visible balance.

C. Rectangular with canted cornerd, split-pearl set bezel, the band and shoulders with white red and blue enamelled decoration. D. White enamel with small eccentric Breguet chapter ring and symmetrical aperture for the visible rose-cut diamond-set balance. Gold hands. M. Rectangular, gilt brass full plate, the going barrel passing through the back plate, brass wheel cylinder escapement. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 22 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 35,000

USD 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: HKD 41,400

LOT 346

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1830. Fine and unusual 18K gold ring-watch.

C. Double body, the ring and shoulders chased in high relief with a floral decoration, slightly later hinged cover engraved with a bouquet of flowers. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fixed barred with revolving arbor, cylinder escapement, plain brass four-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock. In very good condition. Diam. 17 mm.

HKD 23,000 - 30,000

USD 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 34,500

LOT 347

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned, Geneva, circa 1830. Very fine 18K gold and enamel watch key with matching seal.

The key and seal with black and azure champleve enamelled decoration. Dim. 43 x 22 mm. 34 x 25 mm. In good condition.

HKD 2,300 - 3,000

USD 300 - 400

Sold: HKD 4,830

LOT 348

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Leroy a Geneve, circa 1850. Fine 18K gold, miniature fob watch with matching ratchet key and chain.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes " with reeded band, the back engine-turned and engraved with a floral decoration. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold with Roman numerals, the centre engraved with flowers. M. 12"', gilt brass, bar caliber with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. h1 good condition. Diam. 34 min.

HKD 14,000 - 17,000

USD 1,800 - 2,200

LOT 349

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Bichler & Hartmann a Geneve, circa 1840. Fine 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set purse with built-in watch.

C. Rectangular cushion, engine-turned and engraved with vine branches and further white and blue champleve enamelled decoration, the watch fitted in the cover, the hinged lid with the rose-cut diamond inlaid inscription: "souvenir". D. Small white enamel with Roman numerals (hairline). Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Rectangular gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the gold dial plate. In good condition. Dim. 79 x 54 mm.

HKD 11,000 - 14,000

USD 1,400 - 1,800

LOT 350

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18K pink gold and enamel, keyless pendant watch with short gold chatelaine.

C. Four body, rectangular with canted corners, polished with glazed back. Azure enamelled hinged gold cuvette with floral decoration and centred with two putti symbolising "The Arts" painted over a black ground within a gold scalloped frame. D. Black enamel with white Roman numerals within a gold scalloped frame and outer painted four putti linked by a floral decoration over an azure ground. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 11"', oval gilt brass, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. In very good condition. 56x30mrn.

HKD 35,000 - 39,000

USD 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 351

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

L. Leroy & Cie., Paris, No. 59447, circa 1900. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, miniature, keyless pendant watch with matching brooch.

C. Four body, massive "Louis XVI" with diamond set bow, the back of translucent green enamel over engine-turning with paillonne decoration and rosecut diamond border, centred with and old cut diamond. Hinged gold cuvette. Matching brooch designed as a ribbon knot. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 7"', gilt brass, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 20 mm.

HKD 17,000 - 20,000

USD 2,200 - 2,600

LOT 352

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Wurflein fils, Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 20232, circa 1850. Fine 18K gold "cabriolet" fob watch.

C. Six body, fully engraved with a decoration in a geometrical pattern, made in such a way the watch can revolve inside the case in order to be used either as an open face or as a hunting cased watch. D. White enamel with Roman numerals (slightly restored on the border). Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 11 1/2"' gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, eight jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 7,500 - 9,000

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: HKD 8,625

LOT 353

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine and rare 18K gold, miniature keyless diamond set "Soule de Geneve" with matching brooch.

C. Three piece, spherical, with rose cut diamond set front hemisphere the glazed back chased with foliage decoration. Matching brooch decorated with a fleur de lys. D. White enamel with blue radial Arabic numerals. Gold «pear» hands. M. 4,5 "' , gilt brass, 15 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, wound by means of the revolving bezel. In very good condition. Diam. 14 mm.

HKD 46,000 - 50,000

USD 6,000 - 6,500

LOT 354

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 53916, Ref. 1881, made in 1956. Fine 18K yellow gold "Stop Watch" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " gold hands. M. 12"', three-quarter plate, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 35,000

USD 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 355

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 46556, made in 1943. Extremely fine and rare, "World Time Dial", 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial at 9 o'clock and another small dial at 3 o'clock bearing the names of 16 towns in the world. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/4"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

HKD 110,000 - 124,000

USD 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 356

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, "Automatic", No 85822, case No 26843, made in 1961. Fine centre second, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine " gold hands. M. 11 3/4''' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 27,000 - 30,000

USD 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 32,200

LOT 357

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 34547, made in 1926. Very fine and rare square, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, mobile lugs. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet " blued steel hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 38 mm.

HKD 39,000 - 46,000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 358

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 41745, made in 1930. Fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs. D. pink and matt silver with painted Roman numerals and indexes, concentric, matt silver ring with the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Baton " pink gold hands. M. 10 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 194,000 - 217,000

USD 25,000 - 28,000

LOT 359

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Audemars Piguet, Geneve, No. 46534, made in 1942. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold bracelet "a mailles".

C. massive, polished, wide bezel. D. two tone gold with painted indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 32 mm.

HKD 22,000 - 25,000

USD 2,800 - 3,200

LOT 360

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

A. Nicolet, Les Ponts de Martel, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold, moon-phase astronomical keyless minute repeating watch with perpetual calendar and chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine ", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary dials for clays of the week, months of the leap year cycle, the date and seconds with inner moon phase aperture (slightly restored). Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, Lemania ebauche 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding crown. A. Nicolet signature scratched on the reverse of the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

HKD 116,000 - 140,000

USD 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 361

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

L. Leroy & Cie., Horlogers de la Marine, 7 Bd. de La Madeleine, Paris, No. 9417, circa 1920. Very fine 18K gold keyless pocket lever chronometer with chronograph and instantaneous 60-minute recorder. Bulletin de Premiere classe de l'Observa.toire National de Besancon, No. 12575, in 1920, with a total of 161 marks.

C.Thrcc body, massive, "bassine", polished". Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute iegister. Gold "pear" hands. M. 18 "' , gilt brass with punch-mark in form of a viper's head set by the Observatory of Besancon, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance adjusted by Jaccard, blued steel, balance spring with terminal curve. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement, numbered on the case and movement. In very good condition with copies of the timing certificates. Diam. 52 mm.

HKD 27,000 - 30,000

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 362

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

L. Leroy & Cie., Horlogers de la Marine, 7 Boulevard de la Madeleine, Paris, No. 2769/70078, cir ca 1912. Fine 18K gold keyless pocket lever chronometer, Bulletin de Premiere classe de l'Observatoire National de Besancon, No. 9288, in 1913, with a total of 142.2 marks, in original fitted leather box.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvettc. D. White enamel, with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass with punch-mark in form of a viper's head set by the Observatory of Besancon, 20 jewels, brass-invar Guillaume balance adjusted by Quelos, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition, with copies of the timing certificates. Diam. 51 mm.

HKD 13,000 - 17,000

USD 1,700 - 2,200

Sold: HKD 13,800

LOT 363

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

A.S. & F. (Armand Schwab & Freres, La Chaux-de-Fonds), Swiss, Mysterieuse, Brevete S.G.D.G., circa 1890. Extremely rare and fine 18K gold, early, keyless mystery watch.

C. Three body, "bassine et filets " , polished, glazed on both faces. D. Eccentric glass with Arabic numerals and outer black chapter minute ring with gilt Arabic numerals. Polished steel "spade" hands. Engineturned dial plate with foliage decoration M. Gilt brass, crescent shaped, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial plate. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

HKD 54,000 - 62,000

USD 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 364

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Stromgren Og Olsen, Cornelius Knudsen, Kobenhavn, No. 559, circa 1915. Fine and rare silver lever keyless pocket chronometer, indicating both solar mean time and sideral time, as per the German patent No. 283094 dated February 25th 1914 and the Swiss patent No. 73312, dated February 16th, 1915.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , polished. Hinged silver cuvette. D. White enamel with outer Arabic minute ring, sunk subsidiary dials with Roman numerals for the 12 mean time hours, Arabic chapters for the 24 sideral time hours and the seconds. Blued steel and gold hands. M. 20 "' , gilt brass, LeCoultre bar calibre with going barrel, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial. In very good condition, accompanied by photocopies of the German and Swiss patent together with the article by Hans Jendritzki and Herbert Dittrich in Klassik Uhren. Diam. 60 mm.

HKD 62,000 - 70,000

USD 8,000 - 9,000

Sold: HKD 73,600

LOT 365

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1920. Very fine 18K gold and enamel half hunting case, moon phase astronomical keyless, minute repeating, watch with perpetual calendar and chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "Empire", with recded band, back and cover engine-turned in a sunburst pattern with alternated blue enamel rays, the cover with blue enamel Arabic chapter ring on the border of the dial aperture. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold engineturned with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary dials for the clays of the week, the months of the leap-year cycle, the date and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with fly regulator, the slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 150,000 - 170,000

USD 19,000 - 22,000

LOT 366

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Maurice Ditisheim, Swiss, Nos. 3837 and 3889, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1900. Two very rare, and very similar, 18K gold and enamel, hunting cased, pearl set, very small, minute repeating, keyless watches, sold as a pair, in a red leather fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", red enamelled bands with paillonne decoration, splitpearl set bezels, the covers with painted scenes depicting a gentleman presenting a rose to two young ladies, outer translucent red enamel over engineturning. The backs with portraits of two young ladies. Gold cuvettes. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. Glazed 11'", gilt brass, 29 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Maurice Ditisheim's trade-mark punched on the cases. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

HKD 194,000 - 240,000

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 241,500

LOT 367

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Armando Tixier y Cia., Rosario (Argentina), Swiss, made for the South American Market, circa 1890. Very fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set keyless quarter repeating watch.

C. Four body, "Empire" with split-pearl set bezel and bow, the back enamel panel painted with a scene featuring "Heloise and Abelard" Hinged gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with gilt Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XVI" hands. M. 18'", gilt brass, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

HKD 43,000 - 50,000

USD 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 368

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Cartier & Amez Droz, made for Jules Goss, circa 1890. Fine 18K gold, keyless minute repeating moon phase astronomical lever pocket chronometer with perpetual calendar, together with Bulletin de l'Observatoire de Geneve.

C. Four body, massive, "pomme et grande gouge", polished, the back applied with a gold monogram. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer gilt Arabic minute ring, sunk subsidiary dials for the day of the week, the month with inner leap year cycle, the date and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold "Louis XV " hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 116,000

USD 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 369

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Army & Navy, Cooperative Society Ltd. 105 Victoria Street, London, No. 7266, with London hallmarks for 1895. Fine 18K gold half hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, with Master mark "E.W. " (Edgar Wilkins), the cover with black champleve enamelled Roman numerals on the border of the dial aperture. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade " hands. M. 17"', frosted and gilt, threequarter plate with the going barrel passing through the back plate, English lateral lever escapement with pointed tooth escape wheel, cut bimetallic balance with diamond end-stone, free sprung blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Minute repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

HKD 39,000 - 46,000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 370

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Arlington & Co., London, Calcutta, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1900. Very fine 18K gold and enamel, hunting cased, diamond-set keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets", polished, the cover with a very finely painted enamel portrait of the original owner, outer rose-cut diamond inlaid foliage decoration over a black enamel ground. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate with going barrel, 15 jewels in screwed settings, English pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm

HKD 54,000 - 72,000

USD 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 371

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine 14K gold hunting cased, keyless quarter repeating, "grande sonnerie", carillon clock watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine " , polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Matted silver with applied Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 20"' , rhodium plated, double train with differential winding, "fausses cotes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Grande sonnerie and quarter repeating on three gongs with three hammers, push piece in the band, Strike/Silence optional lever on the bezel border. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

HKD 46,000 - 54,000

USD 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 69,000

LOT 372

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned, Swiss, No. 2598, enamel by John Graff, made for the Indian Market, circa 1885. Extremely fine 18K gold and enamel, hunting cased, diamond and emerald set, keyless minute repeating, "grande and petite sonnerie" clockwatch made for H.H. Maharao Keshri Singh KCSJ of Sirohi.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets, the band and bow with chased decoration, the cover with an extremely fine painted enamel portrait of Maharao Keshri Singh in period costume and wearing a diamond and emerald inlaid collar, the enamel signed J. Graff, outer chased decoration, back with the diamond inlaid monogram "KS." and outer decoration matching that of the cover. Hinged gold cuvette, engraved: Especially made for H.H. Maharao Keshri Singh KCSJ of Sirohi. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 20'", gilt brass double train with differential winding, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking on gongs, repeating with slide in the band, "Grande/Petite Sonnerie", strike/silent levers on the bezel border. In very good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

HKD 310,000 - 390,000

USD 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 373

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Girod & Fontanez, Geneve, made for the Spanish Market, circa 1900. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, quarter repeating, keyless "grande and petite sonnerie" clockwatch with automaton Jacks.

C. Four body, " bassine et filets", polished, the back with the finely painted champleve enamelled monogram "D.M.". Gold cuvette engraved with technical details and on the border with a floral decoration. D. Small translucent white enamel chapter ring with blue Arabic numerals, blue centre and subsidiary seconds. Gold paste set hands. Applied on the gold dial-plate, two enamelled automaton Jacks dressed as 18th century Royal Guards, strike the hours and quarters on two bells. M. Glazed 23 - , nickel plated, double train with differential winding, 34 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking hours and quarters on gongs, strike/silent, Grande/Petite sonnerie optional levers and repeating slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 69 mm.

HKD 240,000 - 270,000

USD 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: HKD 333,500

LOT 374

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 414488, case No. 257412, 1930's. Fine rectangular, 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, hinged back with monogram, yellow gold fillet on the bezel. D. matt silver with applied white gold indexes. "Baton" white gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 38 mm.

HKD 77,000 - 93,000

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 375

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 418164, case No. 262505, circa 1935. Very fine and rare rectangular, platinum and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, "Vendome " type central lugs, dedicated back. D. black with diamondset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" platinum hands. M. 9"' tonneau, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 39 mm.

HKD 155,000 - 170,000

USD 20,000 - 22,000

LOT 376

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 403579, case No. 257401, 1930's. Fine rectangular, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lunged back, stepped sides. D. matt silver with applied white gold indexes. "Baton" white gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 37 mm.

HKD 77,000 - 93,000

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 377

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 517715, case No. 339943, Ref. 4108, 1940's. Fine square, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined wide bezel. D. two-tone gold with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 31 mm.

HKD 27,000 - 30,000

USD 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 32,200

LOT 378

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 391677, case No. 6847 by Verger France, Paris, circa 1921. Very fine 18K gold and enamel square keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece square with shaped corners, black enamel band and bow, red enamelled bezel and back, gold stylised Chinese tree on the back, seed pearl winding crown. D. Gold satin& with "Chinese" Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16'", rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement, case with Verger Master mark. In very good condition. Dim. 43 x 43 mm.

HKD 54,000 - 72,000

USD 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 379

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 397673, case No. 8414 by Verger France, Paris, retailed by Charlton & Co., circa 1923. Very fine 18K gold and enamel square Art-Deco keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece square with shaped corners, white enamel band and black bow and winding crown with gilt decoration, dark green bezel, the back centred with a gold stylised figure of a Chinese over a black ground within a rectangular white enamelled frame with gilt decoration. D. Silver satine with applied gold "Chinese " Roman numerals. Gold fancy hands. M. 16''', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement, case with Verger Master mark. In very good condition. Dim. 43 x 43 mm.

HKD 62,000 - 70,000

USD 8,000 - 9,000

LOT 380

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 456113, case No. 295564, circa 1945. Fine rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, hooded lugs. D. champagne with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9 '" rhodium plated, gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 35 mm.

HKD 23,000 - 27,000

USD 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: HKD 27,600

LOT 381

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 429763, case No. 315250, 1940's. Very fine and rare 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date with 18K pink gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, stepped bezel. D. champagne with applied gold star indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2'" rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 35,000

USD 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: HKD 43,700

LOT 382

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 562993, case No. 397511, Ref. 6769, 1960's. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diann. 34 mm.

HKD 17,000 - 20,000

USD 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: HKD 20,700

LOT 383

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 428987, case No. 270267, 1940's. Very fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 14,000 - 17,000

USD 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: HKD 21,850

LOT 384

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 478069, case No. 332194, 1940's. Very fine and rare 18K pink gold centre second gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging ribbon shaped pink gold lugs, bezel repeating the same decoration. D. black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " pink gold hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

HKD 70,000 - 77,000

USD 9,000 - 10,000

LOT 385

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 384429, case No. 239907, completed circa 1919. Fine 18K gold, keyless watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "demi-bassine " , polished. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, inner red Arabic ring for hours from 13 to 24 and subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 17" ', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

HKD 9,000 - 11,000

USD 1,200 - 1,400

Sold: HKD 13,800

LOT 386

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 812186, case No. 411922, made for Tiffany, circa 1928. Fine platinum, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece massive "bassine pincee", polished, the back engraved with a small monogram. D. Satine silver with applied platinum Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Platinum Breguet hands. M.16"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

HKD 15,500 - 18,500

USD 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: HKD 19,550

LOT 387

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 439718, case No. 299092, completed circa 1942. Fine 18K gold, keyless presentation dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "demi-bassine " , polished, the back engraved with a presentation dedication dated 1920. D. Satine silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, indexes and subsidiary seconds. Gold "batons" hands. M. 16'" , rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, adjusted to temperatures, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

HKD 10,000 - 12,000

USD 1,300 - 1,500

LOT 388

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Audemars Piguet & Co., Brassus & Geneve, No. 28607, made for E. & E. Bittmann, Saint Moritz, in 1921. Fine and elegant 18K gold, Art-Deco keyless dress watch:

C. Three piece, massive, "carrure plate" with reeded pendant and bow, the polished back with the engraved monogram: "C.H.M. " . D. Silver engraved with foliage decoration and with Breguet numerals on a white enamel chapter ring. Gold "triangular spade " hands. M. 16'", rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, seven adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam: 41 mm.

HKD 11,000 - 12,500

USD 1,400 - 1,600

Sold: HKD 10,350

LOT 389

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 402913, case No. 261875, completed circa 1925. Fine 18K gold, keyless watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. D. Saline silver with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 15"', nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 41 mm.

HKD 5,400 - 7,000

USD 700 - 900

Sold: HKD 8,625

LOT 390

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, "Automatic", No. 587461, case No. 421783, Ref. 6440 Q, 1950's. Very fine, "came galbe", centre second, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel and lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold Indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" gold hands. M. 10"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 35 x 43 mm.

HKD 54,000 - 62,000

USD 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 391

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 618568, case No. 345786, Ref. 4779, 1940's. Fine centre second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton " gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 39,000

USD 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: HKD 25,300

LOT 392

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, "Chronometre Royal", No. 508939, case No. 346929, circa 1951. Very fine and rare centre second, waterproof, 18ct gold "stop-watch" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, lapidated lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold fancy indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12 1/2"'-1008 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperattr es, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 27,000 - 30,000

USD 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 32,200

LOT 393

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Vacheron &. Constantin, Geneve, No. 501608, case No. 332895, 1950's. Fine and unusual, centre second, self-winding, waterproof, 18K yellow gold, diamonds and enamel gentleman's wristwatch with a 14K yellow gold bracelet, engraved with flowers and decorated on the lugs with blue enamel "fleur de lys".

C. massive, polished, screwed back. D. Blue enamel with diamond indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, rotor a "butoirs " . Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

HKD 39,000 - 46,000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 394

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Unsigned, probably Bovet, Fleurier, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1860. Two very similar silver centre second watches in a red leather fitted box with spare glasses.

C. Three body, "Chinese" with fixed bezels, polished. Hinged glazed silver cuvettes. D. White enamel, one with Arabic numerals, the other with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass, Chinese calibres with free standing barrels fully engraved with scrolled foliage and further decoration, lateral lever escapements, one with threearm balance with wedge shaped and partly blued steel weights, the other with two-arm brass balance with screws, flat balance springs and regulators. Both with the "Twelve Petal Lotus Flower", reputed to be the trademark of Bovet, engraved inside the back, but without any signature. In very good condition. Diam. both 55 mm.

HKD 7,500 - 9,000

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: HKD 13,800

LOT 395

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Bovet, Fleurier (Swiss), No. 608, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1850. Fine silver centre second watch.

C. Three body, "Chinese " with fixed bezel, polished. Hinged glazed silver cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass, Chinese calibre with free standing barrel fully engraved with scrolled foliage and further decoration, lateral lever escapement, the three-arm balance with wedge shaped and partly blued steel weights, flat balance spring and regulator. Early Bovet Chinese signature within "Twelve Petal Lotus Flower " over an azure ground engraved on the case and Chinese signature on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

HKD 4,000 - 4,600

USD 500 - 600

Sold: HKD 4,600

LOT 396

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Juvet, Fleurier (Swiss), No. 6505, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1860. Fine silver small centre second watch.

C. Three body, "Chinese " with fixed bezel, polished. Hinged glazed silver cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass, Chinese calibre with free standing barrel fully engraved with scrolled foliage, lateral lever escapement, two-arm bimetallic balance with screws, flat balance spring. Juvet Chinese signature on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

HKD 4,000 - 4,600

USD 500 - 600

Sold: HKD 4,600

LOT 397

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Juvet, Fleurier (Swiss), No. 127669, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1875. Fine silver centre second fob watch. Estimate: HK $ 2,300 - 2,700 US $ 300 - 350

C. Three body, "Chinese " with fixed bezel, polished. Hinged glazed silver cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass, Chinese calibre with free standing barrel fully engraved with scrolled foliage, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator. Late Juvet Chinese signature on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

HKD 2,300 - 2,700

USD 300 - 350

Sold: HKD 3,220

LOT 398

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Bovet, Fleurier, No. 776, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1840. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set centre seconds watch.

C. Three body Empire with split-pearl set bezels pendant and bow, the band with mauve champleve enamelled decoration, the back enamel panel painted with a fine composition of Summer flowers over a mauve ground (slightly restored on the border). Hinged gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass, "Chinese " calibre fully engraved with a foliage decoration, free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement with steel escape wheel and three-arm balance with wedge shaped and partly blued steel weights, flat balance spring and regulator. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

HKD 110,000 - 124,000

USD 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 399

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Bovet, Fleurier, No. 397, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1830. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set centre second watch.

C. Three body, Empire, with split-pearl set bezels pendant and bow, the band with pale green champleve enamelled decoration, the back enamel panel painted with a fine composition of Summer flowers and doves over an azure ground. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border the centre engraved with a rosette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute and second hands. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Polished and blued steel, "Chinese" calibre with free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement with steel escape wheel and three-arm balance with wedge shaped and partly blued steel weights, flat balance spring and regulator. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 130,000 - 150,000

USD 17,000 - 19,000

LOT 400

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997

Bovet, London, No. 266, Swiss, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1824. "The Shakespearian Tragedy" Very fine 18K gold and enamel pearl-set watch, with matching stand.

C. Four body, Empire with split-pearl set bezels and pendant, the band and bow of red translucent enamel over engine-turning with split-pearl inlaid decoration, the back enamel panel finely painted with a scene of a Shakespearian Tragedy (slightly restored). Hinged gold engine-turned cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass fully engraved with foliage decoration, free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement, plain polished steel five-arm balance, flat balance spring with regulator, diamond end-stone. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 250,000 - 270,000

USD 32,000 - 36,000

Sold: HKD 299,000