379 lots

LOT 201

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Paul Ditisheim, Solvil, for Tiffany & Co., 1920's., especially made for the King of Yugoslavia, Alexandre Karadjordjevic, who became in 1921, Alexandre the First. Extremely fine and rare, flat, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, register and pulsometer, with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, on the back, the Royal Crown and the initiais. D. mat silver with painted Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 10 1/2? rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, the coaxial single button on the winding-crown is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 225,000

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

Sold: HKD 242,535

LOT 202

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Maurice Ditisheim, Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 10637, Swiss, made for the Chinese market, circa 1890. Enamel painted by P. Amédée Champod. Rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Five body, massive, "bassine et filets", the band with engraved and red champleve enamelled decoration, split pearl set bezels, the cover panel enamelled with a painted Romantic scene in a garden, the back with the portrait of a lady over an ivory opalescent ground. Glazed gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 17? gilt brass, 30 jewels partly in screwed settings, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

HKD 140,000 - 160,000

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

LOT 203

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

C. Bruguier à Genève No. 585, circa 1850. Very fine silver gilt and enamel, singing bird box.

C. Two part with lobed corners, entirely engraved with flowers over an engine-turned ground, the cover enamelled with painted bunches of flowers against an azure blue ground. Hinged compartment for the key. Lid enamelled with a finely painted Swiss landscape, a bunch of flowers on the enamel backing. Pierced and engraved gilt brass grid. Multi-coloured feathered bird with moving body, wings, tait, opening beak and turning head. M. Brass plate, fusee with chain, stacked cams, fly regulator and rectangular bellow. Signature punched on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 62 x 95 mm.

HKD 60,000 - 70,000

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: HKD 191,475

LOT 204

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

C. Bruguier à Genève No. 290, circa 1840. Very fine and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond-set singing bird box.

C. Two part with lobed corners, entirely engraved with floral and foliage decoration in a geometrical pattern, the the cover with black champleve enamelled decoration. Hinged compartment for the key. Lid with a fine rose-diamond inlaid bunch of flower over a black enamel ground. Pierced and engraved gold grid. Multi-coloured feathered bird with moving body, wings, tail, opening beak and turning head. M. Brass plate, fusee with chain, stacked cams, fly regulator and rectangular bellow. Signature scratched on the movement. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 59 x 100 mm.

HKD 150,000 - 200,000

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: HKD 357,420

LOT 205

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Zenith, Swiss, circa 1930. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, hunting cased, Art-Deco, keyless watch with chronograph and 30 minute instantaneous recorder, in original leather covered fitted box.

C. Four body,massive, "demi-bassine", the band, pendant and bow chased with crossed wheat ears, the cover enamelled with a painted scene of two maidens in antique dresses by a fountain, in a landscape, outer translucent blue enamel border over engine-turning between white champleve enamelled lines, the back of grey translucent enamel over engine-turning, centred with a fine rosette and decorated with leaves and mauve flowers. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute registers. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18-, gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial and movement. In perfect condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 160,000 - 180,000

CHF 32,000 - 36,000

LOT 206

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Moeris, Swiss, made for Ferrocarril de Antioquia, circa 1930. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, hunting cased, Art-Deco, keyless dress-watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine pincée", the bezels chased with a floral and foliage decoration, the cover enamelled with a very finely painted Amazon in a river side landscape, the back painted with a lake side landscape. Gold cuvette engraved with the name of the owner. D. Mother-of-pearl with applied gold Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "Romaines simples" hands. M. 16-, nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

HKD 55,000 - 65,000

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: HKD 76,590

LOT 207

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 71879, made for the French Market in 1958. Fine square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 27 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 17,500

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: HKD 21,701

LOT 208

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 50544, made in 1946. Very fine rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 35 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 17,500

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 209

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 76415, made in 1960. Fine extra-flat, square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with painted indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

HKD 11,000 - 13,000

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: HKD 16,595

LOT 210

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 72596, made in 1959. Fine and unusual oval, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, large oval bezel and lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 37 mm.

HKD 16,000 - 18,000

CHF 3,200 - 3,600

Sold: HKD 22,977

LOT 211

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 51753, made in 1947. Fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bezel bearing painted Roman numerals, hooded lugs. D. champagne with painted indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 25,000

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: HKD 25,530

LOT 212

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 78356, made in 1960. Very fine flat, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, applied white gold indexes on the bezel. D. mat silver with painted indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 25,000

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 213

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève No. 911572, case No. 631030, circa 1943. Very fine and rare, square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with a special lateral sliding system for closing the case.

C. massive, polished, cylindrical hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 10"'-110 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. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 55,000

CHF 10,000 - 11,000

LOT 214

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 954607, case No. 657211, Ref. 1486, circa 1950. Very fine and rare, square, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a special lateral sliding system for closing the case.

C. massive, polished, cylindrical hooded lugs. D. black with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. 10"'-200 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. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

HKD 55,000 - 60,000

CHF 11,000 - 12,000

LOT 215

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 951090, case No. 648033, Ref. 1574-1, circa 1947. Fine square curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 10"'-200 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 30,000

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 35,742

LOT 216

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 819381, case No. 415721, circa 1929. Very fine "tortue", 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. 11 3/4"' gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 29 x 29 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 55,000

CHF 10,000 - 11,000

Sold: HKD 76,590

LOT 217

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 975222, case No. 666811, Ref. 1588, circa 1954. Very fine and rare, "pagoda" shaped, rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bevelled bezel and crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

HKD 55,000 - 65,000

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: HKD 76,590

LOT 218

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 950197, case No. 640928, circa 1946. Fine and rare, square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10"' 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. 26 x 26 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 40,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 56,166

LOT 219

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 973991, case No. 667931, Ref. 1488, circa 1951. Fine and unusual rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, dedicated back, pyramidal bezel, overhanging lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 38 mm.

HKD 35,000 - 40,000

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 51,060

LOT 220

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 971431, case No. 656724, Ref. 425, circa 1948. Very fine rectangular curved, 18ct gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bevelled bezel. D. twotone silver with diamondset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" white gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 21 x 43 mm.

HKD 55,000 - 65,000

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: HKD 82,973

LOT 221

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Koppen à Paris, Hger. Mcien. de S.M. le Roi de Prusse, rue Neuve Saint Augustin No. 9, Paris, circa 1810. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating watch with alarm.

C. Three body, Empire with reeded band and engineturned back. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and inner alarm setting ring. Gold hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with diamond end-stone. Repeating on two gongs by depressing the pendant, alarm striking on a separate gong. Signed on the cuvette and the back plate. In very good condition with a gilt brass continental key. Diam. 56 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 25,000

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: HKD 38,295

LOT 222

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Cugnier Leschot, Swiss, circa 1800. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body, Directoire with reeded band, the back chased with a scene depicting Dianne the huntress, on her chariot, drawn by two red-dears. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, polished steel cock with ruby end-stone. Repeating on two gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 223

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Not signed, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating watch.

C. Three body, Empire, engine-turned with reeded band and bezels. GiIt brass hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel and "moon" hands with gold tips. M. GiIt brass, Lepine calibre with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance with ruby end-stone, flat balance spring.Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

HKD 12,500 - 15,000

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: HKD 22,977

LOT 224

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Not signed (Chaponniere, Genève?), circa 1810. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating musical watch.

C. Three body, Empire with reeded band, the back engine-turned in a sun-burst pattern. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. D. Gold with Breguet numerals on a champleve chapter ring and engraved with a fisherman, a maiden on the back ground. Blued steel "Scotties" hands. M. GiIt brass with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement with plain brass three-arm balance and flat balance spring. Cylinder musical train playing on the hour or at will, with 20 tooth comb grouped in pairs and covered by a gold panel finely pierced and engraved with scrolls of foliage. Quarter-repeating on two gongs by depressing the pendant. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm.

HKD 55,000 - 65,000

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: HKD 79,143

LOT 225

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Daniel de Saint Leu, Watchmaker of Her Majesty, London, No. 9300, made for the Islamic market, circa 1780. Fine 18 ct. three coloured gold pair-cased quarter striking clock-watch.

C. Outer, double body, the bezel chased with a floral decoration, the back chased in high relief with military trophies, and outer garland of flowers matching that of the bezel. Inner double body, bassine, the edge pierced and engraved with foliage. GiIt brass dust-cap. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, gilt brass English cock. Striking on a bell, with strike-silent selection lever on the bezel. Signed on the dial, the dust cap and the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 75mm.

HKD 100,000 - 110,000

CHF 20,000 - 22,000

LOT 226

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

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.Gilt 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 balanceP, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 57 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 227

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Wm. Webster, Exchange AIIey, London, No. 2769, hallmarked 1767. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel pair cased watch.

C. Outer double body, the bezels with white and blue champleve decoration, the back with a finely engraved urn on a blue enamelled ground, outer champleve enamelled blue ribbon knot and green leaves. Inner double body, bassine, polished. Glazed outer shark skin covered protecting case. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. GiIt brass dust cap. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with baluster pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring, English giIt brass cock with diamond end-stone. Signed on the back plate and dust cap. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 25,000

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: HKD 35,742

LOT 228

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Breguet, Swiss, No. 7929, made for the Islamic market, circa 1830. Extremely fine and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel watch with matching gold, gilt brass enamel telescope.

C. Three body, fully enamelled in a shark-skin pattern, the back painted with two pansies. Gold engineturned cuvette with engraved floral decoration on a black champleve enamel ground. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 18-, gilt brass, bar calibre, 12 jewels, swan neck lateral lever escapement, two-arm balance with screws, "parachute" suspension, flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Signed on the index. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm. Telescope with the optic by Dollond of London. The body tube of gold and gilt brass enamelled en suite in a shark skin pattern and decorated with trophies of art, science and music, painted within three oval medallions, outer garlands of flowers and further floral ornaments. Signed on the first of the four draw-tubes. In very good condition. Dim. 149 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 250,000

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: HKD 30,636

LOT 229

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre, Ref. 4467, 1950's. Fine tonneau shaped, center second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown. waterproof, reeded bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 10 1/2? rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 32,500 - 35,000

CHF 6,500 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 43,401

LOT 230

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3065, 1930's. Fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, graduated bezel. D. white with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Alpha" 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. 32 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 35,000

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 48,507

LOT 231

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3130, 1940's. Fine tonneau shaped, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

HKD 45,000 - 55,000

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: HKD 68,931

LOT 232

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 3130, 1940's. Fine tonneau shaped, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 9 3/4? rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 45,000

CHF 8,000 - 9,000

Sold: HKD 63,825

LOT 233

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065, 1940's. Fine and rare centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 3/4? rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 35,000

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 56,166

LOT 234

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Rolex Precision "Gabus", Ref. 8206, produced in 37 examples in yellow gold and 37 examples in pink gold in 1949. Very fine and extremely rare "carré galbé", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer and 18ct gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, fluted teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 10"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 29 x 29 mm.

HKD 250,000 - 300,000

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 235

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Rolex Antimagnétique, Ref. 3330, made in 1941, model produced in 180 examples between 1938 and 1942, with a confirmation letter by Rolex. Very fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, triangular lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 14 1/2"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 140,000 - 160,000

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

LOT 236

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 972512, case No. 659861, Ref. 2442, circa 1950. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9--90 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 excellent condition. Dim. 27 x 43 mm.

HKD 150,000 - 175,000

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 237

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève for Gübelin, No. 974802, case No. 673337, Ref. 2441, circa 1953. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, pillar-shaped lugs, concave band. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 29 x 41 mm.

HKD 150,000 - 175,000

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: HKD 217,005

LOT 238

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 971084, case No. 654274, Ref. 1593, circa 1948. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, satined, bevelled crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 43 mm.

HKD 65,000 - 80,000

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

LOT 239

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 976211, case No. 679522, Ref. 2503, circa 1955. Fine and rare rectangular, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, satined, ear shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, tonneau, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 26 x 42 mm.

HKD 110,000 - 130,000

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

LOT 240

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 125293, case No. 125293, made in the 1960's. Fine and rare, 18 ct. gold, keyless, "triple complication" minute repeating, moon phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar and split seconds chronograph, in original mahogany fitted box.

C. Three piece, "variée carrure plate", polished and satine. Gold glazed cuvette. D. Gold mat silvered with applied gold indexes, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, moon phase aperture, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months and the days with inner running seconds. Gold "dauphines" hands. M.18"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 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. Chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown and split seconds push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

HKD 850,000 - 950,000

CHF 170,000 - 190,000

LOT 241

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 198442, case No. 314589-845, made in the 1960's. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating, moon phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar.

C. Three piece, massive, "variée carrure plate", polished and satine. D. Gold mat silvered with applied gold indexes, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the dates and the months, aperture for the phase of the moon. Gold "dauphines" hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight fine 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. very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

HKD 350,000 - 400,000

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

LOT 242

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 861091, case No. 317099, Ref. 844, made in the 1950's. Fine and rare, 18 ct. gold, keyless, minute repeating, moon phase astronomical watch with digital perpetual calendar, in original leather fitted box.

C. Three piece, "variée carrure plate", polished and satine. D. Gold mat silvered with applied gold indexes, subsidiary aperture for the days of the week, the months and the date, subsidiary seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold "dauphines" hands. M. 17"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance, Breguet self compensating balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

HKD 350,000 - 400,000

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

LOT 243

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 114331, case No. 226906, circa 1908. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless watch, in original fitted box and with certificate.

C. Four body, "demi-bassine", engine-turned. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 15 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. 55 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 17,500

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 244

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 181866, case No. 281863, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio-de-Janeiro, circa 1916. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless Chronometro Gondolo.

C. Four body massive "demi-bassine", engineturned. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 20"' gilt brass, gold train of wheels, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

HKD 225,000 - 275,000

CHF 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: HKD 33,189

LOT 245

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 185338, case No. 283871, circa 1917. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless watch, in original fitted box and with certificate.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

HKD 17,500 - 20,000

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 30,636

LOT 246

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No.124808, case No. 234261, made for W.W. Wattles & Sons, Pittsburgh, PA., circa 1905. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch with split seconds chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the monogram "CLC" engraved on the back. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1906. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 16"' nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 39 jewels, counterpoised straight fine lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and button on the winding crown, split seconds push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case an movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

HKD 110,000 - 125,000

CHF 22,000 - 25,000

LOT 247

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 63964, case No. 63964, made for Jacques & Marcus, New York, circa 1883. Fine 18 ct. pink gold cut hunting cased, keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, "bassine et pommes", polished. Gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, 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. 51 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 17,500

CHF 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: HKD 21,701

LOT 248

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Not signed, French, circa 1820. Very fine and rare 18 ct. gold watch with a concealed enamel portrait.

C. Four body, "forme quatre baguettes", engineturned. The hinged gold cuvette set the very fine enamel painted portrait of a lady, signed with the monogram "T.C.". D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 22?, gilt brass with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 125,000 - 150,000

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 138,000

LOT 249

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Veuve Gabus, Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss, circa 1840. Fine 18 ct. gold, dead independent seconds watch with hour and minute recorder.

C. Four body engine-turned with reeded band and bezels. Hinged gold cuvette engine-turned on the border and engraved with technical details. D. Silver engine-turned with applied cast chased floral decoration, small eccentric chapter ring with Roman numerals and symmetrical chapter for the hour and minute recorder, gilt subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 22?, gilt brass, double train, with twin going barrels, 16 jewels, ruby cylinder escapement, plain steel three-arm balance with "parachute" suspension, flat balance spring with bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 22,500 - 25,000

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: HKD 30,636

LOT 250

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Not signed, Swiss, No. 2079, circa 1820. Fine and rare, 18 ct. gold, very small quarter repeating watch.

C. Four body, "forme collier", engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. Silver with Roman numerals, the centre engraved with a butterfly and a floral decoration Gold Breguet hands. M. 12,5?, gilt brass with going barrel, four jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs with pulltwist piston in the pendant. In very good condition with a gold ratchet key. Diam. 33 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 30,000

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 251

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Not signed, Swiss, No. 25753, sold circa 1840 to the French Royal family. Fine and rare, extra flat, 18 ct. gold watch with eccentric dial and visible balance, gold short chain and matching male key.

C. Three body, "bassine pincée", the engine-turned back centred with the coat of arm of the French Royal family. D. Silver engine turned with Roman numerals on a small eccentric polished chapter ring, the balance visible above in a circular aperture. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17,5?, gilt brass, inverted "Bagnolet" calibre with the train of wheels sunk beneath the dial in the single plate, the reverse engraved with a floral and foliage decoration, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain steel five-arm balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

HKD 21,000 - 24,000

CHF 4,200 - 4,800

Sold: HKD 33,189

LOT 252

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Saulet à Paris No. 1396, circa 1830. Fine and unusual, 18 ct. gold, half hunting cased watch with eccentric dial and digital jumping hour.

C. Four body "forme quatre baguettes", engineturned, with eccentric dial aperture and small glazed digital hour aperture above. Gold cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with eccentric polished minute chapter ring, inner subsidiary seconds and digital jumping hour aperture above. Blued steel counterpoised minute hand. M. 15,5?, gilt brass with free standing barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 40 mm.

HKD 17,500 - 20,000

CHF 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 30,636

LOT 253

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Not signed (Jaquet-Droz?), Swiss, made for the Chinese market, circa 1790. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel pair cased, centre seconds watch.

C. Outer double body, glazed, polished. Inner, three body, Directoire, bezels and pendant with paillone decoration (slightly restored), the back enamelled with a very fine painted wedding scene. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass, drawn from the Lepine caliber with free standing barrel, the bridges engraved with foliage, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance with flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 125,000 - 150,000

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 254

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Clary, Swiss, No. 11011, circa 1790. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl-set watch in a glazed gilt brass protective case.

C. Double body, Directoire, with split-pearl set bezels, the enamel back panel with a very fine painted scene, depicting Demeter and Core on a blue translucent ground over engine-turning. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold Breguet 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 endpiece. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 59 mm. including the glazed protecting case.

HKD 125,000 - 150,000

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 255

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Not signed (Henry Capt, Genève?), circa 1815. Very fine and rare, 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl and diamond-set watch designed as a harp with music.

C. The watch with pearl set bezel is set on the back of the instrument below below a fine enamel panel painted with musical trophies, side panels of blue enamel with chased quivers and white champleve enamelled borders, a rose diamond set at the end of each rope. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. Dial plate of black champleve enamel with foliage decoration. M. Hinged gilt brass shaped, full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance and gilt brass continental coxk. GiIt brass musical movement with pin-barrel and six stacked vibrating steel blades. In very good condition. Dim. 76 x 49 mm.

HKD 275,000 - 300,000

CHF 55,000 - 60,000

Sold: HKD 408,480

LOT 256

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Not signed (Henry Capt, Geneva?), Swiss, circa 1815. Very fine and rare, 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl and diamond-set harp with music.

C. A maiden, playing the guitar, finely painted on a small enamel panel (slightly restored) on the back of the instrument, outer champlevé enamelled musical instruments, flowers, birds and further decoration against a black ground, the side panels with similar ornaments, small applied pearl set decoration and a rose diamond set at the end of each rope. M. GiIt brass with pin-barrel and six stacked vibrating steel blades. In very good condition. Dim. 74 x 34 mm.

HKD 125,000 - 150,000

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 257

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 911368, case No. 630979, circa 1943. Very fine, boy-size, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, dedicated screwed back, waterproof, anti-dust protecting cap. D. mat silver with applied steel Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 10"'-110 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. 28 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 35,000

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 45,954

LOT 258

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 829444, case No. 506338, circa 1939. Fine and rare stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

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

HKD 25,000 - 30,000

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 30,636

LOT 259

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 864579, case No. 632315, circa 1950. Very fine, centre second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied steel indexes and Roman numerals. "Bâton" steel hands. M. 11 1/4"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 27,500 - 32,500

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: HKD 35,742

LOT 260

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 830761, case No. 503151, circa 1935. Fine rectangular, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 35 mm.

HKD 22,500 - 25,000

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: HKD 33,189

LOT 261

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 708708, case No. 310657, circa 1960. Very fine large, centre second, 18ct white gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with diamondset indexes. "Dauphine" white 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. 35 mm.

HKD 80,000 - 90,000

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

LOT 262

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 971575, case No. 656794, Ref. 1593, circa 1949. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, platinum and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with diamondset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Feuille" platinum hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 25 x 40 mm.

HKD 140,000 - 160,000

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

LOT 263

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 760970, case No. 684559, Ref. 2526, circa 1954. Very fine and extremely rare self-winding, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof. D. white enamel with applied white gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" radiumed white 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, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

HKD 190,000 - 210,000

CHF 38,000 - 42,000

Sold: HKD 306,360

LOT 264

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Cartier Paris "Tank Cintré", No. 027390, 1970's. Very fine rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown, screwed bars. D. white with painted Roman numerals. " Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 9"' signed Cartier, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 3 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the dial and the movement, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 47 mm.

HKD 110,000 - 125,000

CHF 22,000 - 25,000

LOT 265

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Cartier Paris, "Tank Ordinaire", No. 45882, entered in the Register on 17.12.1963. Fine rectangular, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, screwed bars, sapphireset winding-crown. D. white with painted Roman numerals. " Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 10"' signed Cartier, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 3 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 31 mm.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 266

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Cartier London, 1990's. Fine and unusual Iozenge shaped, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18ct white gold deployant clasp, made on special order.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, winding-crown at 2 o'clock. D. black with painted white Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. 5 3/4"' signed Cartier, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 30 x 42 mm.

HKD 200,000 - 225,000

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

LOT 267

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Cartier Paris "Ceinture", 1970's. Very fine and rare octogonal, 18 ct white and yellow gold mid-size wristwatch with 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, bi-colour, stepped sides. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' signed Cartier, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 27 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 30,000

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 33,189

LOT 268

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Cartier London, "Tank Cintré", 1930's. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. massive, polished, satined, sapphireset winding-crown, screwed bars. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2"' signed Jaeger LeCoultre, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. In good condition. Dim. 19 x 36 mm. Estimate: HK$ 90'000 - 110'000 SFr. 18'000 - 22'000

HKD 90,000 - 110,000

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 269

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Not signed, English, (James Cox?), circa 1790. Very fine and extremely rare 18 ct. gold and enamel miniature watch with two concealed painted erotic scenes.

C. Three body, Louis XVI, the bezels with blue champleve enamelled decoration, the engineturned back with a fine blue champleve enamelled scene of a goat browsing leaves. The opening back revels two enamel scenes, depicting the preamble and the happy end of a love story, painted inside the cover and on the fixed cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold "arrow" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with column pillars, fusee with chain, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass English cock. In very good condition. Diam. 23 mm.

HKD 125,000 - 150,000

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 178,710

LOT 270

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Victor Jaquet à Saint Imier, Swiss, No. 7503, circa 1800. Fine and unusual silver watch with a concealed painted enamel erotic scene.

C. Three body, Directoire, octagonal polished, the fixed cuvette enamelled with a painted scene depicting a young couple trying to find the best way to share the same seat (slightly restored). D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold 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 continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 35,000

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 40,848

LOT 271

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Breguet à Paris, Swiss, circa 1800. Fine and unusual silver watch with a concealed painted enamel erotic scene.

C. Three body, Directoire, polished, the fixed cuvette enamelled with a painted scene of a young couple inventing a new way to dance "la branle" (famous French folk-dance). D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold 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 continental cock with blued steel end-piece. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 20,000 - 25,000

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: HKD 25,530

LOT 272

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Not signed, produced in the Jaquet-Droz workshop, Swiss, made for the Chinese market, circa 1790. Very fine and rare 18 ct. gold, pearl and ruby set centre seconds watch, with a fine concealed gold erotic automaton scene.

C. Three body, Louis XVI with glazed back, the bezels set with rubies and split-pearls. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold skeletonised hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, double train with going barrels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Driven by an independent train, the automaton scene applied on the back plate, presents a lady, hidden behind a curtain at the back of a bedroom, making sure her son is able to find the door of Paradise. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 175,000 - 200,000

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: HKD 255,300

LOT 273

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Not signed, circa 1810. Very fine and rare 18 ct. gold and snuff box with a painted concealed ivory miniature.

The glazed ivory panel is painted with a scene depicting a loving couple, the maiden holding a dove on her left hand. When the bezel is turned, part of the painting discloses another aspect of dove like behaviour. In very good condition. Diam. 80 mm.

HKD 85,000 - 95,000

CHF 17,000 - 19,000

Sold: HKD 153,180

LOT 274

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Not signed (Henry Capt), Genève, circa 1800. Very fine and extremely rare 18 ct. gold quarter repeating musical watch with an automaton scene on the dial plate and a concealed erotic one.

C. Double body, Empire with reeded band, the back chased with "Father of Time", walking on a terrestrial globe. Fixed gold and enamel cuvette painted with a scene where "the Grand Chambeland reassures himself that the Napoleonic line will continue". D. Small eccentric gold engine turned with Breguet numerals, the engraved whit a rosette. Blued steel " spade" hands. The dial plate with a fine enamel painted scene of a village, the foreground applied with a vary-colour gold chased automaton scene depicting a boy teaching the dance to his dog white a lady plays the guitar. M. GiIt brass full plate double train movement with cylindrical pillars, going barrel and cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, small gilt brass cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Musical train with pinbarrel and six stacked steel blades. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

HKD 650,000 - 800,000

CHF 130,000 - 160,000

Sold: HKD 690,000

LOT 275

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Not signed, Geneva, circa 1820. Fine and very rare 18 ct. gold watch, the inner painted automaton scene with concealed erotic automatons.

C. Three body, Empire, polished, the band chased with a foliage decoration. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals (slightly restored on the border). Blued steel "scoties" hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. The back plate covered with a multicoloured automaton scene applied on a finely painted enamel bedroom (slightly restored), represents an aged lady dreaming of the pleasures of her youth, revealed by means of a boit in the dial plate. The automaton movements are driven by an independent wheel train with fixed barrel. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 125,000

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: HKD 178,710

LOT 276

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Piguet Meylan, Genève, circa 1820. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating, musical watch with a concealed enamelled erotic automaton scene.

C. Three body, Empire with reeded band and engineturned back. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. Very fine automaton scene concealed beneath the cuvette. Applied to a gold, enamelled, panel painted to represent a boudoir (slightly restored), a gold automaton couple executed in multi-coloured gold and driven by the musical train, are devoting themselves to basic reality. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals (slightly restored on the border). Blued steel Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass going barrel, inverted cylinder escapement with plain brass three-arm balance and flat balance spring. Pin disc musical train playing on the hour or at will, with 29 tooth comb grouped in pairs. Quarter-repeating on two gongs by depressing the pendant. Piguet Meylan trade-mark punched on the cuvette and on the front plate beneath the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

HKD 100,000 - 125,000

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: HKD 165,945

LOT 277

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Not signed, Swiss, circa 1890. Very fine and rare 18 ct. gold hunting-cased keyless watch with minute-repeating and hidden erotic automaton, made for oriental market.

C. Five body, massive, entirely engraved with jungle foliage, the front with blank initial cartouche, the back with tigers, gold cuvette with engraved specifications and secret lid opening to reveal the automata, richly enamelled with a scene of an Arabian patio with much activity in the best traditions of racial harmony and to the delight of a youthful onlooker. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, signed Chronometer with subsidiary seconds. Gold " spade" hands. M. 21-, frosted and gilt bar caliber, 34 jewels with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 57mm.

HKD 175,000 - 225,000

CHF 35,000 - 45,000

Sold: HKD 230,000

LOT 278

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Not signed (Le Phare?), Swiss, circa 1910. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with a concealed erotic automaton scene.

C. Five body, "bassine", polished. Gold cuvette with a concealed compartment for the automaton scene with hinged cover. Driven by the repeating train, a painted and enamelled couple in a boudoir is training for a body-building contest.. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 20-, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 90,000 - 110,000

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: HKD 140,415

LOT 279

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Not signed, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine and rare 18 ct. pink gold, keyless watch with a concealed erotic automaton scene.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Hinged gold cuvette with a concealed automaton scene depicting a loving couple in a boudoir, "working for posterity". The automaton is driven by an independent train wound by the movement of the cover disclosing the scene. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. GiIt brass "Louis XV" hands. M. 18-, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

HKD 15,000 - 20,000

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: HKD 28,083

LOT 280

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1245261, case No. 330426, Ref. 3338-1, 1970's. Fine 18ct gold Iady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D.blue with indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 6"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 25 mm.

HKD 10,000 - 11,000

CHF 2,000 - 2,200

Sold: HKD 20,424

LOT 281

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1303313, case No. 3604, Ref. 2763513, 1970's. Fine self-winding, "carré galbé", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. shaped, massive, polished. D.blue with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 28-255 C rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 36 x 36 mm.

HKD 35,000 - 40,000

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 282

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 787536, case No. 2621030, Ref. 3442, circa 1962. Fine mid-size, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fancy lugs. D. champagne with indexes. M. 23-300 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 30,000

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 283

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 857581, case No. 2622919, Ref. 3424, circa 1965, model designed by Gilbert Albert in 1958. Very rare asymetric, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

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

HKD 170,000 - 190,000

CHF 34,000 - 38,000

LOT 284

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1122376, Ref. 3445, circa 1965. Very fine and unusual self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with monodate and glassed back.

C. massive, polished, screwed transparent back, waterproof, lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the date. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 27-460 M Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 40,000 - 50,000

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: HKD 53,613

LOT 285

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1124650, case No. 319450, Ref. 3514/4, circa 1968. Fine self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with monodate and 18ct gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof. D. champagne with applied gold black indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. aperture for the date. "Bâton" gold black hands. M. 27-460 M Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

HKD 27,500 - 33,000

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: HKD 41,745

LOT 286

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1115552, case No. 2644691, Ref. 3429, circa 1969. Fine self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 27-460 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 35,000

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 43,010

LOT 287

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Amagnetic", for Beyer, No. 730728, case No. 2619855, Ref. 3419, circa 1962. Fine and rare stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, straight lugs, screwed back, waterproof. D. mat silver with indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" steel hands. M. 27-400 AM Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

HKD 25,000 - 30,000

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 40,480

LOT 288

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 469628, case No. 304756, circa 1945. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, teardrop overhanging Iugs. D. "guilloché" silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 27,500 - 32,500

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: HKD 40,848

LOT 289

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 457748, case No. 307781, circa 1944. Very fine and extremely rare, astronomic, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, teardrop overhanging Iugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2?rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

HKD 140,000 - 160,000

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

LOT 290

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 464529, case No. 302655, circa 1945. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop overhanging Iugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 12,500 - 15,000

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: HKD 20,424

LOT 291

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 463695, case No. 328675, made in 1945. Very fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and 18ct gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, stepped bezel and band. D. two-tone silver with applied gold 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. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 12 1/2? rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

HKD 30,000 - 35,000

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 49,784

LOT 292

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Vacheron à Genève, Swiss, No. 67410, made for the South American market, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, moon phase astronomical, keyless minute repeating watch with triple calendar.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets", fully chased with a foliage and floral decoration, a coat of arms engraved on the cover with the motto: " Vis Unitas Fortior". Gold cuvette, engraved with technical details and engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary dials for the days of the week; the months, the dates and seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19-, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels partly in screwed settings, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

HKD 43,000 - 49,000

CHF 8,500 - 9,500

LOT 293

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Gustave Sandoz, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "Empire", polished with milled bezels, the band engraved with decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Gold fancy hands. M. 19-, gilt brass, bar calibre, 15 jewels, gold wheel train, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with regulator index adjusted from the band by means of a small lever. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

HKD 9,000 - 10,000

CHF 1,800 - 2,000

LOT 294

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Tiffany & Co., Genève, No. 11581, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets", polished, the black champleve enamelled monogram "M.L.C." on the cover, the back engraved with the monogram "E.A.M.". Gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, red outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19-, nickel plated, three quarter plate, 29 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 dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

HKD 27,500 - 32,500

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: HKD 44,678

LOT 295

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Edmond Johnson, Dublin, No. 1381, with London hallmarks for 1878. Fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating, moon phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar and chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned, the cover engraved with the crest of the Rev. John Healy, the back with his monogram "J.H.". Gold cuvette with the dedication: Presented to Most Rev. John Healy, D. D. Coadjutor Bishop of Clonfert by Very Rev. James Madden, V.G., 1892.. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months of the leap-year cycle, the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18-, frosted and gilt, 24 jewels in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

HKD 90,000 - 100,000

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

LOT 296

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Not signed, probably made by Ernest Guinand, in Locle, Swiss, circa 1875. Extremely fine 18 ct. gold, hunting-cased keyless pocket chronometer with one minute tourbillon regulator.

C. Four body massive "bassine et filets", entirely engraved in high relief with formai foliage patterns, the cover with monogram "M.B.". Glazed gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 20? glazed nickel plated with "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, pivoted detent escapement with gold s'cape wheel, two armed cut bimetallic balance with gold poising screws, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and arc limiting pin. Ernest first type polished steel tourbillon carriage, driven by the minute wheel. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

HKD 350,000 - 400,000

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

Sold: HKD 391,000

LOT 297

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Jas. Mc. Cabe, Royal Exchange, London, No. 01204, with London hallmarks for 1856. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased watch with enamel portrait.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the cover engraved with the coat of arms of the Schuster family and the motto: "In Gott Allein", set inside with the fine enamel portrait of Mrs. Schuster, the back engraved with a monogram. Gold fixed cuvette engraved: "William Sdmers Leo Schuster, the gift of his father on the attainment of his majority, 22 September 1880". D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "fleurs de lys", hands. M. 18-, frosted and gilt, three quarter plate, fusee with chain and maintaining power, single wheel duplex escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm. Not signed, Swiss, circa 1870. Very fine and rare 18 ct. gold and enamel, hunting cased keyless watch with five enamel portraits. C. Five body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the cover with a blue champleve enamelled monogram matching that of the other watch and set inside with the fine enamel portrait of Mrs. Schuster, almost identical to that of the other watch, the back with the champleve enamelled coat of arms of the Schuster family and the motto: "In Gott Allein". The portraits of the four daughters are set on the gold cuvette, inside the back and within a secret compartment hinged in the back. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18-, gilt brass, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

HKD 250,000 - 300,000

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: HKD 276,000

LOT 298

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Ernest Guinand, Locle, No. 3321, made for the Spanish market circa 1870. Fine and early 18 ct. gold hunting-cased, pocket chronometer, with one minute tourbillon regulator.

C. Five body massive,"quatre baguettes", the band and bezels chased with foliage, the covers engine turned and engraved with floral foliage and a blank cartouche. Glazed gold cuvette. D. Silver engine turned with applied gilt foliage decoration and Gothic Roman numerals. GiIt Louis XV hands. M. 19?frosted and gilt, engraved bridge caliber in the form of initiais "E.G.", 9 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with index regulator. Previously unrecorded form of Ernest Guinand's polished steel carriage, driven by the minute wheel. Numbered under the dial. In very good condition; Diam. 53 mm.

HKD 400,000 - 450,000

CHF 80,000 - 90,000

Sold: HKD 437,000

LOT 299

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 58374, made in 1953. Fine flat, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs, dedicated back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

HKD 12,500 - 15,000

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: HKD 19,148

LOT 300

Important watches and collector's Wis... Hong Kong, Victoria Hotel, Jun 17, 1994

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 59810, made in 1956. Fine flat, centre second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, straight lugs. D. champagne with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

HKD 11,000 - 13,000

CHF 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: HKD 17,871