340 lots

LOT 336

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No.157448, case No. 407874, circa 1911. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch, in original fitted box.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished with concealed hinge. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated "9-11-1922". D. Mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold " Breguet" hands. M. 17-, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

HKD 55,000 - 65,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: HKD 69,000

LOT 337

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 860246, case No. 615118, circa 1937. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless dress watch.

C. Two body, "demi-bassine", polished with inset hinge. D. Satine silver, with Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds. Gold "feuilles" hands. M. 16-, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

HKD 15,500 - 17,500

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: HKD 17,825

LOT 338

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No.826251, case No. 417123, circa 1940. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless watch, in original fitted box.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished with concealed hinge. D. Two tone silver with applied radial gold Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold " feuilles" hands. M. 16-, giIt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 22,000

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 339

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 811484, case No. 604427, circa 1926. Fine early, square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" gold hands. M. 9 3/4 ? gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 24 x 32 mm.

HKD 33,000 - 38,000

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 48,300

LOT 340

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève No. 841356, case No. 623778, circa 1940. Very fine rectangular curved, 18ct pink gold Iady's wristwatch with 18 ct pink gold linked bracelet.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 4 1/2 "' baguette, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 14 x 24 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 19 cm.

HKD 60,000 - 70,000

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 341

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 760356, case No. 679873, Ref. 2526, circa 1953. Fine and extremely rare self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. black enamel with inlaid radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12- 600 AT Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 132,000 - 142,000

CHF 24,000 - 26,000

Sold: HKD 149,500

LOT 342

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Agassiz Watch Co., No. 4841539, Swiss, Circa 1940 Fine and rare 14 ct. gold "World Time", gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Massive, polished hooded Iugs. D. Mat silver, bearing the name of 31 cities of the world, inner revolving chapter with Roman numerals and indexes, Arabic 24 diumal and nocturnal hour ring on the border. Blued steel "fancy" hands. M. 10? rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. (Not illustrated) In good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

HKD 60,000 - 80,000

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: HKD 63,250

LOT 343

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Longines, circa 1915. Very fine and rare, 18 ct. gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, gold dome. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 13? gilt brass, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. The single button is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. (Not illustrated) In very good condition. Diam. 35mm.

HKD 38,000 - 44,000

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 43,700

LOT 344

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex, Ref. 8148, 1940's. Very fine square, 18ct pink gold Iady's wristwatch with a wide 18ct pink gold bangle bracelet and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, cylindrical hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 40 mm.

HKD 36,000 - 41,000

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

LOT 345

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, for Serpico y Laino Caracas, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3372, 1940's. Fine tonneau shaped, centre second, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, graduated bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

HKD 9,000 - 10,000

CHF 1,600 - 1,800

Sold: HKD 14,950

LOT 346

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, 1940's. Fine centre second, self-winding, tonneau shaped, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 7 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 27,000

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: HKD 29,900

LOT 347

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Précision", Ref. 6007, 1950's. Fine self-winding, 18ct pink gold mid-size wristwatch.

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

HKD 27,500 - 32,500

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 29,900

LOT 348

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065, produced in circa 1000 examples between 1939 and 1950. Very fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, hooded lugs. D. black with radiumed indexes. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 120,000

CHF 19,000 - 22,000

LOT 349

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre, Ref. 2764, 1930's. Fine tonneau shaped, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. (Not illustrated) Diam. 32 mm.

HKD 12,000 - 14,000

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: HKD 17,250

LOT 350

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex Oyster Chronograph, Ref. 6036, produced in 170 examples in yellow gold and 144 examples in pink gold between 1951 and 1953. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and triple date.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. black with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 165,000 - 195,000

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: HKD 172,500

LOT 351

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, "so-called Paul Newman", Ref. 6241, with black bezel, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976, and the first "Paul Newman" in 1970. Very fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour beige and black with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 220,000

CHF 36,000 - 40,000

Sold: HKD 195,500

LOT 352

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6062, produced from 1950 to 1953 in 350 examples in yellow gold and 50 in pink gold, very few models with star indexes. Very fine astronomic, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. mat silver with applied gold radiumed star indexes, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. " Dauphine" radiumed gold hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 165,000 - 195,000

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 353

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6085, 1950's. Unusual centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, graduated bezel. D. bicolour gold and black with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 35,000

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

LOT 354

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph "Daytona", Ref. 6263, with steel bezel, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour black and white with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

HKD 33,000 - 38,000

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 37,950

LOT 355

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Oyster Cosmograph, Ref. 6263, with black bezel, 1970-80's, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, and stainless steel Jubilé bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour white and black with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

HKD 35,000 - 38,000

CHF 6,500 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 43,700

LOT 356

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona "so-called Paul Newman", Ref. 6241, with black bezel, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976 and the first "Paul Newman" in 1970. Fine and rare stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown. waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour beige and black with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" steel hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

HKD 65,000 - 72,000

CHF 12,000 - 13,000

Sold: HKD 69,000

LOT 357

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, "so-called Paul Newman", Ref. 6239 with black bezel, (originally with steel bezel) produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976 and the first "Paul Newman" in 1970. Fine and rare stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour beige and black with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

HKD 65,000 - 72,000

CHF 12,000 - 13,000

Sold: HKD 69,000

LOT 358

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève "Calatrava", No. 923859, case No. 298372, circa 1943. Very fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-120 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, 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. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 45,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

Sold: HKD 46,000

LOT 359

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève "Calatrava", No. 828733, case No. 295671, circa 1937. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12" '-120 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

HKD 41,000 - 47,000

CHF 7,500 - 8,500

LOT 360

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève "Calatrava", No. 828567, case No. 295573, circa 1938. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" gold hands. M. 12"'-120 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

HKD 35,000 - 42,000

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: HKD 48,300

LOT 361

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève for Tiffany & Cie., New York, No. 869202, case No. 2647878, Ref. 1463, circa 1968. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back (later by Patek Philippe), waterproof, dust- protecting cap. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes 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, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 250,000 - 280,000

CHF 46,000 - 50,000

Sold: HKD 241,500

LOT 362

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 972013, case No. 2625412, Ref. 2554, sold on 26.6.1950. Very fine rectangular curved, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, concave stepped sides. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 30 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 55,000

CHF 9,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 52,900

LOT 363

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 862303, case No. 620321, circa 1943. Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes 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. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

HKD 150,000 - 170,000

CHF 27,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 172,500

LOT 364

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 971471, case No. 511310, Ref. 2414, circa 1949. Very fine and rare rectangular, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, rams horn shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 "'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 43 mm.

HKD 80,000 - 100,000

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: HKD 103,500

LOT 365

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 834847, case No. 507883, circa 1941. Very fine rectangular, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, "bombé" crystal. D. pink with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, 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. Dim. 20 x 36 mm.

HKD 45,000 - 55,000

CHF 9,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 57,500

LOT 366

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Robert Grinkin in Fleet Street (London), circa 1640. Fine and rare gilt metal and rock-crystal watch.

C. Lobed form with two-part frame, the border engraved with a hatched pattern, the interior surround with scrolls and foliage. Facetted rock-crystal cover and back. Loose-ring pendant and button finial. D. Silver with Roman numerals, the center engraved with a floral composition. Blued steel single hand. GiIt brass dial plate engraved with a floral decoration. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with baluster pillars (one replaced), three wheel train, fusee with gut-line, verge escapement with balance wheel foliot, irregular oval florally pierced and engraved gilt brass cock. Later worm-and-wheel set-up. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Dim. 44 x 29 mm.

HKD 160,000 - 190,000

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: HKD 195,500

LOT 367

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

John Stileman, Londini, circa 1650. Extremely fine and rare 20 ct. gold, enamel and rock-crystal watch.

C. Octagonal, the two piece frame with champleve enamelled decoration. Facetted rock-crystal cover and back. Enamelled loose-ring pendant and button finial. D. GiIt brass with Roman numerals and engraved with leaf decoration. Blued steel single hand. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with turned baluster pillars, three wheel train, fusee with gut-line, verge escapement with balance wheel foliot, irregular oval florally pierced and engraved gilt brass cock. Ratchet wheel and click setup. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 39 x 22 mm.

HKD 380,000 - 500,000

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

Sold: HKD 621,000

LOT 368

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

James Vigne, London, No. 4586, bearing the London Hallmarks for 1773. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel watch.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, the bezels with champleve enamelled decoration, the back with a fine painted enamelled cameo scene in the maner of Moser, of a sitting young maid against a brown ground. Outer blue champleve enamelled frame laurel and ribbon knots. Gild brass dust rim. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XVI hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with cylinder pillars, fusee with chain, Iater English lateral lever escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock and diamond end-stone. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

HKD 38,000 - 44,000

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 41,400

LOT 369

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Arthur à Paris, No. 497, bearing the Paris Hallmarks for 1760. Fine 20 ct. gold and enamel watch.

C. Double body, Louis XV, the bezel chased in a geometrical pattern and with painted champleve enamelled flowers(restored), the back with a fine and amusing painted enamelled scene, depicting an elderly gentleman receiving a treatment for a bunion, outer chased rocaille and geometrical decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring (restored). Gold Louis XV hands. M. GiIt brass, full plate with baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three armed balance, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end piece. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

HKD 22,000 - 27,000

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: HKD 32,200

LOT 370

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Henry Hindley, York, bearing the London hallmarks for 1760. Extremely fine 20 ct. gold and enamel, pair cased watch with matching chatelaine, seal and key.

C. Outer double body with very fine painted champleve enamelled polychrome floral decoration over a sharp cut engraving. Four elements matching chatelaine. Plain double body bassine inner case. GiIt brass dust-cap. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged, gilt brass, full plate with baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock engraved with a mask and pierced with foliage, diamond end-stone. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

HKD 210,000 - 230,000

CHF 45,000 - 40,000

Sold: HKD 241,500

LOT 371

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Pateck & Cie, Genève, made for the Islamic market, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, hunting cased, diamond-set, keyless fob watch.

C. Four body, "bassine at filets", the back of blue enamel, centered with a diamond inlaid rosette. Gold cuvette. D. Silver with turkish numerals and applied gold cast decoration, the center engraved with a landscape. Gold Iancy hands. M. 11 "', three quarter plate, nickel plated, "à vagues" decorations, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimatellic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

HKD 11,000 - 13,000

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: HKD 13,800

LOT 372

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless fob watch, suspended to a gold short châtelaine, chased with scrolls, a Ducal crown at the top, and set with two champleve enamelled coats of arms.

C. Four body, massive "pomme et filets", the back with a painted enamel scene of a sitting bagpiper with his dog, playing playing for two young ladies, outer black enamel frame with engraved floral decoration. Gold engine-turned cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 12"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gold three arm balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam.32 mm.

HKD 16,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: HKD 29,900

LOT 373

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss. Fine and rare gold and enamel form watch, designed as an opening rose button with stem. Matching gold key.

C. Gold stem with engraved leaves, six interleaved petals enamelled in red, opening to reveal the dial on a raised red enamelled bowl by depressing one of the leaves on the stem. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, winding aperture at 2 o'clock, gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt, full-plate, with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat spring and regulator.Continental cock. In very good condition. Dim. 113 x 30 mm.

HKD 125,000 - 145,000

CHF 23,000 - 26,000

Sold: HKD 138,000

LOT 374

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel keyless fob watch with a matching chatelaine.

C. Two piece, massive, "bassine", with pearl set bazel, the back enamelled with a painted scene of a loving couple. Shon two element chatelaine with matching decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. gold Louis XV hands. M. 12 "' nickel plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

HKD 32,000 - 38,000

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 44,850

LOT 375

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Vacheron, Genève, No. 3774, circa 1850. Fine and rare, 18 ct. gold, miniature fob watch.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes", with reeded band and engine-turned back. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 9"', gilt brass, bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 23 mm.

HKD 8,000 - 11,000

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: HKD 13,800

LOT 376

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Etienne Deleamont, Genève, circa 1790. Rare and very unusual, silver, extra large moon phase astronomical, double calendar center seconds stop-watch with experimental escapement.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, polished. D. White enamel eccentric with Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the age of the moon, days of the week with outer dates, moon phase aperture (slightly restored). Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, the border of the back plate with pierced decoration, going barrel, highly unusual rack pin-wheel lever escapement with extra large plain brass five arm, second beating balance, flat balance spring, ruby end-stone. Stop watch lever on the gilt brass flange. Signed on the back plate, the signature covered by the balance cock. In good condition, in a later fitted box. Diam. 80 mm.

HKD 55,000 - 65,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: HKD 97,750

LOT 377

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Charles Le Roy à Paris, bearing the Paris hall marks for 1789. Fine silver center seconds watch with double calendar.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, polished by Amy Gros ( master mark). D. White enamel, eccentric with Arabic numerals, outer second ring on the border of the bezel, subsidiary dial for the days of the week with outer dates. Gold and blued steel hands. M. Hinged gilt brass with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder 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. 56 mm.

HKD 8,000 - 10,000

CHF 1,500 - 1,600

Sold: HKD 12,075

LOT 378

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1795. Very fine 18 ct. gold, center seconds stop watch with special escapement.

C. Double body, Directoire, polished, glazed on both faces. D. Later specially made, white enamel with Roman numerals. Gold "arrow" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with going barrel, Pouzait lever escapement with extra large paste-set, second beating balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 65,000 - 70,000

CHF 12,000 - 13,000

Sold: HKD 86,250

LOT 379

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

William Carpenter, London, No. 6074, circa 1780. Fine 18 ct. gold pair cased watch made for the Islamic market.

C. Double body Louis XVI, the engraved with an arche and outer foliage decoration. Brass galuchat covered protecting case. GiIt brass dust cap. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "Poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement with plain three arm steel balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass english cock with diamond end-stone. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

HKD 22,000 - 25,000

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 380

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Ilbery, London, No. 6059, enamel by Dupont, made for the Chinese market circa 1810. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, center seconds watch with special escapement.

C. Double body, the fixed bezel, pendant and bow, with champleve enamelled decoration, the back with a fine painted scene by Dupont, depicting a young coupla and a boy, playing with a dove (slightly restored). Hinged gold cuvette engraves with a floral decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold "spatula" hands. M. 21-, gilt brass, Chinese caliber, fully engraved with a floral decoration, free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement, plain five armed polished steel balance, flat balance spring and diamond end-stone. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

HKD 380,000 - 420,000

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

Sold: HKD 414,000

LOT 381

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Marckwick Markham, London, made for the Islamic market, circa 1770. Very fine and extremely rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond-set ring-watch, in original fitted box with original crank-key.

C. Three body with rose-diamond set bezel and sides, the back of green translucent enamel with painted flowers "en rondebosse". D. White enamel with Turkish numerals (slightly restored). Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. Very small gilt brass full plate (12 mm.), with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring, English gilt brass cock. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 17 mm.

HKD 120,000 - 140,000

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: HKD 218,500

LOT 382

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Isaac Daniel Piguet, (Genève), No. 129, made for the Chinese market, circa 1810. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set, quarter repeating, center seconds musical watch.

C. Double body, Empire, with reeded band, split-pearl set bezels, the enamel back with a fine painted bunch of flowers against a blue translucent enamel over engine-turning ( slightly restored on the border).Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Gold with Roman numerals on a polished chapter and blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, centered with an engraved and champleve enamelled rosette. Gold "spade" hands. M. GiIt brass double train, with going barrels, brass wheel cylinder escapement, plain gold three arm balance, flat balance spring. Pindisc musical train with vibrating steel blades. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the edge of the movement. In good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

HKD 130,000 - 140,000

CHF 24,000 - 26,000

Sold: HKD 143,750

LOT 383

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Lepaute & Fils, Horlogers du Roi, circa 1835. Very fine and rare, 18 ct. gold and inlaid work of " pietra dura", quarter repeating watch.

C. Three body, "forme collier", the back with a fine marquetry of blood-stone, lapis lazuli, malachite and white jade, set in a rosette pattern, the band set with the same alternated stones. Gold cuvette. D. Made of a mosaic matching that of the back, with Roman numerals on white jade cartouches and outer red jasper minute ring. Gold chased and pierced hands. M. 18"', gilt brass with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three arm balance, "parachute" suspension, flat balance spring, bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

HKD 150,000 - 165,000

CHF 28,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 322,000

LOT 384

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Anonymous Swiss, 1920's. Fine and rare tonneau shaped, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, shaped. D. two-tone silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals. "Moderne" white gold hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. In good condition. Dim. 23 x 33 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 22,000

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 385

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Anonymous Swiss, 1920's. Very fine square, 18ct gold, enamel and diamonds Iady's wristwatch with a wide satin bracelet.

C. massive, polished, bezel covered with translucent blue and white enamel on "guilloché" and set with diamonds. D. mat silver with painted Breguet numerals. " Spade" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. In good condition. Dim. 25 x 25mm.

HKD 34,000 - 37,000

CHF 6,200 - 6,800

LOT 386

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Anonymous Swiss, circa 1915. Fine 18ct gold and enamel Iady's wristwatch with 18 ct gold and blue translucent enamel extensible bracelet.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, translucent blue and white enamel bezel on "guilloché". D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, flat balancespring. In good condition. Diam. 24 mm.

HKD 7,000 - 8,000

CHF 1,300 - 1,500

Sold: HKD 9,200

LOT 387

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Léon Devos, Bruxelles, 1920's. Very fine rectangular, "Art Déco", platinum with concealed dial decorated with a cameo representing a dancing woman.

C. massive, polished, bezel set with diarnonds and black onyx, central lugs. D. mat silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 5 "' baguette, gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. In good condition. Dim. 15 x 30 mm.

HKD 34,000 - 37,000

CHF 6,200 - 6,800

Sold: HKD 39,100

LOT 388

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Longines, 1920's. Fine tonneau shaped, 18ct white gold Iady's wristwatch with 18 ct white gold bracelet "à petites mailles".

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals. "Moderne" white gold hands. M. 6 3/4 "' oval, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 16 x 30 mm.

HKD 3,900 - 4,400

CHF 700 - 800

Sold: HKD 6,900

LOT 389

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Uti, France, 1940's. Fine and unusual rectangular, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, overhanging central mobile lugs, table crystal. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 8 1 /2 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Dim. 21 x 57 mm.

HKD 12,000 - 14,000

CHF 2,300 - 2,600

Sold: HKD 12,650

LOT 390

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Van Cleef & Arpels, No. 45265, 1940's. Fine and unusual, cigarette lighter shaped, 18ct gold and crystal Iady's pendant-watch.

C. massive, polished, surrounded with crystal. D. bicolour pink and white with blue indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 6 3/4 "' visible, signed Glycine, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 21 x 29 mm.

HKD 23,000 - 26,000

CHF 4,300 - 4,700

LOT 391

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Boucheron Paris, 1940's. Very fine and unusual rectangular, 18 ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a special bracelet fixing system.

C. massive, polished, two cylinders attached to the bracelet slide into the case and fix the whole. D. champagne with indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 8 "' signed Omega, gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 22 x 36 mm.

HKD 19,000 - 22,000

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 16,100

LOT 392

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Mido, 1920's. Very fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, in the shape of the "Bugatti" car radiator grill.

C. massive, polished, shaped, mobile lugs, top winder, medallion on the bezel. D. "guilloché" grey with applied gold Arabic numerals, under the 12, small white medallion bearing the signature. "Skeleton Lozenge" gold hands. M. 8 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 36 mm.

HKD 55,000 - 65,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 393

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

LeCoultre, 1930's. Very fine "Art Déco", rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, Arabic numerals and indexes painted on the bezel. D. two tone gold with painted indexes. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Dim. 19 x 34 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 28,000

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: HKD 25,300

LOT 394

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Jaeger LeCoultre, made for the French Market, 1950's. Very fine 18ct pink gold Iady's wristwatch with concealed dial and a scaled gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished. D. gold with indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 17 x 19 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 200 mm.

HKD 55,000 - 65,000

LOT 395

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Universal, Genève, 1940's. Very fine 18ct gold and diamonds Iady's wristwatch with extensible bracelet.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel, mobile lugs set with 16 diamonds. D. pink with Arabic numerals set in cartouches, and indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 6 1/4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balancespring. Case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 17 x 25 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 180 mm.

HKD 17,000 - 19,000

CHF 3,000 - 3,400

LOT 396

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Jaeger "Duo-plan", made for the French Market, 1950's. Very fine asymetric, 18ct gold Iady's wristwatch with 18 ct gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, large buckle lug, table crystal. D. two tone gold with indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 4 1/2 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance-spring. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Dim. 17 x 31 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 185 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 28,000

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 397

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Jaeger LeCoultre for Mellerio dits Meller Paris, 1930. Fine and rare horizontal rectangular, 18ct gold driver's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, back winder, wire lugs. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 4 "' baguette, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 23 x 14 mm.

HKD 12,000 - 14,000

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: HKD 13,225

LOT 398

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Jaeger LeCoultre, 1950's. Fine and rare horizontal rectangular curved, driver's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, extended lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 6 1 /4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 23 x 35 mm.

HKD 7,000 - 8,000

CHF 1,300 - 1,500

Sold: HKD 8,050

LOT 399

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Uti, for Boucheron, Paris, No. 34380, made in the 1950's. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold, ruby and diamond set clip watch designed as bird cage.

C. The watch is set on the base of the cage containing a small ruby and diamond set bird. D. Mat silver with gilt indexes. Blued steel "bâtons" hands. M. 5"', nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws and self compensating balance spring. Signed on the clip. In very good condition. Dim. 51 x 21 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 18,000

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 400

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Nova, 1940's. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with 18 ct gold extensible "serpent" bracelet.

C. massive, polished, lugs representing six links holding the bracelet, terminated by two collarettes set with diamonds, bezel set with 12 diamonds. D. two tone gold with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 6 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Dim. 14 x 23 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 200 mm.

HKD 19,000 - 22,000

CHF 3,400 - 3,700

Sold: HKD 23,000

LOT 401

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Laminau, 1940's. Fine and unusual 14ct white and yellow gold, rubies and diamonds Iady's wristwatch with concealed dial, in shape of a flower, with 14ct gold "serpent" double bracelet.

C. massive, polished, the flower surrounding the watch is in white gold set with 15 diamonds, the cover and the bracelet links are set with 19 diamonds and 21 large rubies. D. satined silver with engraved Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 5 "' signed Eugène Vuilleumier, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 28 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 158 mm.

HKD 26,000 - 29,000

CHF 4,700 - 5,200

LOT 402

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Movado, made for the French Market, 1940's. Fine 18ct gold Iady's wristwatch with 18 ct gold linked bracelet.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, central lugs, table crystal. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial."Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 6 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 18 x 45 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 180 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 18,000

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

LOT 403

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Bucherer, 1950's. Fine and amusing 18ct gold, sapphires and diamonds brooch-watch, representing a Chinese man pulling a rickshaw.

C. massive, polished, the spokes of the rickshaw wheel are set with 12 baguette sapphires and 1 diamond, the tunique of the man with 4 diamonds. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 6 1/4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balancespring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 33 mm.

HKD 14,000 - 16,000

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: HKD 17,250

LOT 404

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Hermès Paris, No 88124, 1960's. Fine and unusual 18ct gold Iady's wristwatch with concealed dial and 18 ct pink gold deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, cover in gold and crocodile representing a bel' buckle. D. black with painted Roman numerals and indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. signed International Watch Co. 6 1/4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 29 x 35 mm.

HKD 33,000 - 44,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 36,800

LOT 405

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, made in the 50's. Fine and unusual bakelite keyless folding purse watch, in original black leather fitted case.

C. Hinged in a black bakelite rectangular box with sliding lid. D. Mat silver with Roman numerals and indexes. Blued steel "modern" hands. M. 5-, nickel plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws and self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 49 x 24 x 11 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 18,000

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: HKD 11,500

LOT 406

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Trabert & Hoeffer Inc., Mauboussin, 1940's. Fine rectangular curved, 14 ct pink gold Iady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, large cylindrical overhanging lugs. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and painted Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 5 1 /2 "' signed Blancpain Rayville SA. rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 19 x 32 mm.

HKD 11,000 - 12,000

CHF 2,000 - 2,200

Sold: HKD 12,650

LOT 407

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Boucheron Paris, 1950's. Fine and unusual 18ct gold, sapphires and diamonds fancy Iady's wristwatch, with 18ct gold snake bracelet.

C. shaped, massive, polished, set with 10 large baguette sapphires and 4 diamonds, mobile lugs. D. champagne with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 5 1/4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 27 x 28 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 180 mm.

HKD 35,000 - 38,000

CHF 6,400 - 7,000

LOT 408

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Van Cleef & Arpels, France, 1950's. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. "guilloché", massive, polished, hooded lugs. D. "guilloché" gold with painted Roman numerals and indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the case. In good condition. Dim. 22 x 26 mm.

HKD 7,700 - 8,700

CHF 1,400 - 1,600

Sold: HKD 8,050

LOT 409

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Cartier, Londres, No. 8902-6316-58579, bearing the London hallmarks for 1959. Fine and very rare, unusual 18 ct. gold purse watch, designed as an Easter egg, in original fitted red leather box.

C. The watch is hinged inside a fine egg, engine-turned in a weave pattern. D. Silver with black indexes. Blued steel "modern" hands. M. 6,5?, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with screws, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In perfect condition. Dim. 40 x 30 mm.

HKD 150,000 - 165,000

CHF 27,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 161,000

LOT 410

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Cartier Paris, "Duo-Plan", No. 22258, entered in the Register in 1929. Fine rectangular, 18ct pink gold Iady's wristwatch with 18 ct pink gold fluted linked bracelet.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, fluted lugs, back winder, dust protecting cap. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 4 1/2 1" signed Jaeger, baguette, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 14 x 35 mm.

HKD 47,000 - 52,000

CHF 8,500 - 9,500

LOT 411

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Cartier, New York, No 19443, 1950's. Very fine and rare beat buckle watch for golfers with concealed dial.

C. curved, massive, polished, reeded lugs and cover. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9"' signed Concord Wacht Co, "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 28 x 57 mm.

HKD 60,000 - 70,000

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: HKD 74,750

LOT 412

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Cartier Paris No. 162512, entered in the Register on 2.4.1963. Fine and unusual 18ct gold Iady's wristwatch with " bracelet serpent rond, fermoir main", and fitted box.

C. massive, polished, back winder. D. champagne with indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 4 1/2 "' signed Cartier, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 16 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 185 mm.

HKD 65,000 - 75,000

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 413

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex, made for the French Market, 1950's. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold, diamonds and sapphire Iady's wristwatch with concealed dial and 18 ct gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, cover set with 16 baguette sapphires and 12 diamonds, geometrical lugs. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 5 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 19 x 42 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 180 mm.

HKD 55,000 - 65,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 414

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex "Perpetual Super Précision", Ref. 4663, 1950's. Fine and rare "carré galbé", self-winding, 18ct gold Iady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Dauphine" gold hands. M. 7 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 24 x 24 mm.

HKD 12,000 - 14,000

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: HKD 19,550

LOT 415

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex, made for the French Market, 1960's. Fine 18ct gold lady's wristwatch with 18 ct gold integrated bracelet "à petites mailles".

C. massive, polished. D. white with applied gold indexes. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 5 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 15 mm.

HKD 12,000 - 14,000

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: HKD 17,250

LOT 416

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex, Ref. 9511, 1940's. Very fine square, 18ct gold and "cloisonné" enamel Iady's wristwatch, in the shape of a sundial, with fancy linked bracelet.

C. massive, polished, decorated with blue enamel, reeded bezel. D. blue enamel decorated with a sun. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 5 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 17 x 17 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 190 mm.

HKD 22,000 - 25,000

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: HKD 25,300

LOT 417

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Rolex Précision, Ref. 4495, 1940's. Fine square,l8ct pink gold lady's wristwatch with 18 ct pink gold linked bracelet.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 7 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 20 x 20 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 170 mm.

HKD 38,000 - 44,000

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 418

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, case No. 308210, 1940's. Very fine rectangular, 18ct gold Iady's wristwatch.

C.massive, polished, stepped serpentine lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 5 1/2 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 18 x 26 mm.

HKD 6,500 - 8,500

CHF 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: HKD 14,950

LOT 419

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 446000, cased and timed in U.S.A., No. 626589, circa 1943. Fine rectangular concave, 14ct gold Iady's wristwatch with gold linked bracelet.

C. massive, polished, stepped concave sides, table crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 5 1/2 "' tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 14 x 25 mm.

HKD 10,500 - 11,500

CHF 1,900 - 2,100

Sold: HKD 11,500

LOT 420

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 519954, case No. 371937, circa 1953. Rare small, 18ct gold Iady's wristwatch, with 18 ct gold integrated twisted bracelet.

C. massive, polished, dustproof cap, back winder. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 2 1/2 "' baguette, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 10 mm. Total length of the bracelet: 175 mm.

HKD 8,500 - 11,000

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: HKD 18,400

LOT 421

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 414451, case No. 263097, circa 1933. Very fine and unusual, square, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, central lugs. D. black with applied gold square indexes surrounded with geometrical designs. "Moderne" gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 24 mm.

HKD 22,000 - 25,000

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: HKD 25,300

LOT 422

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 449722, case No. 286576, circa 1943. Fine 18ct gold Iady's wristwatch with 18 ct gold integrated bracelet "à petites mailles".

C. massive, polished, lugs made with 24 gold perls. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 6 1/4 "' gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 17 mm.

HKD 12,000 - 14,000

CHF 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: HKD 19,550

LOT 423

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 181455, case No. 401673, made in 1914. Fine and rare, early, tonneau shaped, curved, silver gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, shaped, silver bars. D. satined silver with painted Roman numerals and geometrical designs. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 10 ? gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

HKD 27,000 - 30,000

CHF 5,000 - 5,500

Sold: HKD 32,200

LOT 424

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 817616, case No. 606876, circa 1928. Very fine rectangular curved, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, lapidated bezel. D. satined silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 9 ? gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 25 x 40 mm.

HKD 38,000 - 44,000

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 50,600

LOT 425

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 891490, case No. 417510, circa 1940. Fine and elegant platinum, diamond-set keyless dress-watch.

C. Three piece "variée" polished with bevelled bezels. D. Mat silver with applied diamond-set indexes and subsidiary seconds. Gold "feuilles" hands. M. 16-, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, bearing the Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

HKD 32,000 - 37,000

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 426

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 973333, case No. 665043, Ref. 2461, circa 1951. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, platinum and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bevelled bezel and crystal. D. mat silver with diamondset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" platinum hands. M. 9 "'- 90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 42 mm.

HKD 90,000 - 100,000

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: HKD 109,250

LOT 427

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No.892726, case No. 2606464, ref.600, circa 1940. Fine and elegant platinum, diamond-set keyless dress-watch.

C. Three piece "variée" polished and satine with bevelled bezels. D. Mat silver with applied diamond-set indexes and subsidiary seconds. Gold "feuilles" hands. M. 16-, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, bearing the Geneva quality marks, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

HKD 32,000 - 37,000

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 428

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Van Cleef & Arpels, No. 13492, Swiss, case by Verger, France, No. 11306, circa 1930. Fine and elegant platinum, keyless digital dress watch with triple calendar.

C. Three piece, massive, "variée carrure plate", polished and satine, bearing the Verger master mark. D. Mat silver with apertures for the days of the week, the months and the dates, the hours and minutes. M. 1 6 - , rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 6 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

HKD 55,000 - 65,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: HKD 60,950

LOT 429

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

P. Orr & Sons, Madras, No.4291, Swiss, made for the Indian market, circa 1920. Fine and sliml8 ct. gold, keyless digital watch.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et filets" engineturned with reeded band. Gold glazed cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with apertures for silvered hour and minute rings with Roman and Arabic numerals. M. 21''' frosted and gilt, ebauche by "E.G." of unusual caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three arm alloy balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 50 mm.

HKD 28,000 - 33,000

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 430

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Léon Hatot for Boucheron, Paris, circa 1930. Very elegant platinum, diamond-set keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, polished with diamond set band and bow, a large diamond on the winding crown, bearing the Hatot Master Mark. D. Engine-turned mat silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 15-, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition.

HKD 16,500 - 22,500

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 431

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 398385, case No. 222721 circa 1924. Fine 18 ct. white gold, keyless dress watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine et filets", the band, bezels and bow with engraved decoration, and satine back. D. Satine silver with applied gold cubic Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold " cathedrales" hands. M. 16-, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

HKD 14,000 - 17,000

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 432

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 394101, case No. 249174 circa 1922. Fine platinum, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back with a small engraved monogram "WL". D. Satune silver with applied gold Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. White gold "cathedrales" hands. M. 16-, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

HKD 14,000 - 17,000

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 433

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 707903, case No. 2607865, Ref. 2481, circa 1959. Very fine center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27 SC Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

HKD 38,000 - 44,000

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 434

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie Genève, No 952306, case No. 510883, Ref. 2412, circa 1948. Very fine and rare, "carré galbé" 18 ct. gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10? 200 rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-Spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 29 x 29 mm.

HKD 38,000 - 44,000

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 50,600

LOT 435

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,an... Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 706013, case No. 693949, Ref. 2482, circa 1957. Fine center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 27 SC Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 34,000 - 37,000

CHF 6,200 - 6,800