617 lots

LOT 61

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Unsigned, Geneva, circa 1935.Fine 18K gold and enamel keyless Art Deco pendant watch.

C. Hexagonal, elongated, central stripe with gold flowers with blue enamel center on black enamel background, sides with a dark red champlevé enamel with gold spiderweb design, triangular pendant with black and blue enamel terminated with a gold ring. D. Champagne, Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel "Scotties" hands. M. 20 mm. (9'''), rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balance spring.Dim. 38 x 30 mm.

CHF 3,600 - 5,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 62

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Cartier, Paris, "Tank Cintrée", entered in the register on October 19, 1927.Extremely fine and rare, rectangular curved, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with a platinum Cartier bracelet à mailles, pink gold deployant clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with screws and monogram : "Oscar C. Seebass, New York City", sapphire-set winding-crown. D. matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 9 1/2''', signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 23 x 41 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 100,000 - 115,000

EUR 70,000 - 80,000

Sold: CHF 179,500

LOT 63

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Cartier, Paris, circa 1910.Very fine and rare 18K gold keyless "shutter" dress watch.

C. Three-piece, "Empire", polished back, reeded band, front with central aperture for two shutters controlled by the pushpiece in the crown revealing the dial. D. Matte, engine-turned silver, Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 37 mm. (16 1/2'''), rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring.Signed on the dial, case punched with Edmond Jaeger's mark and French gold marks.Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,500 - 10,000

EUR 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 64

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Cartier, Paris, circa 1990.Very fine limited edition platinum keyless slim dress watch with additional 24-hour chapter.

C. Two-piece, knife-edge, massive, polished. D. Platinum, Roman numerals, inner 24-hour chapter (13 to 24), outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 36 mm. (16'''), rhodium-plated, 20 jewels, 8 positions, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, self-compensating flat balance spring mounted on adjustable stud set on an adjustable plate for easy beat adjustment, patented shock-absorbent jeweling on the balance and escape wheel.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 7,500

EUR 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 65

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Cartier Paris, "Carrée à coins coupés et à bri-des", entered in the re-gister on October 10, 1948.Very fine, square with canted corners, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wrist-watch. Accompanied by an 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished and bru-shed, screws on the band to fix the case back, "Vendôme" lugs, sapphire-set win-ding-crown. D. champagne with applied round and square yellow gold indexes. "Epée" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 9''', signed European Watch & Clock Co., rho-dium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bime-tallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,300

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 66

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Cartier, "Tank Chinoi-se", entered in the re-gister on July 22, 1942.Very fine, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yel-low gold tiled bracelet and 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished, straight lugs, cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown, gold screwed bars. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. "Epée" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 9''' signed Cartier Inc., rhodium-plated, "fausses-cô-tes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut monometallic ba-lance adjusted to temperatures and 3 po-sitions, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 24 x 31 mm.Approx. overhall length 170 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 7,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 67

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Cartier Paris, "Tank", entered in the register on April 13, 1967.Fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gen-tleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished, band with screws, cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown. D. off-white with painted radial Roman numerals. "Epée" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 9''', signed Cartier, rho-dium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to tem-peratures and 3 positions, shock-absor-ber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 23 x 30 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,300

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 68

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Property of a American GentlemanRolex "Super Prince Brancard" , Ref. 1690 UF. Produced in the 1930's.Extremely rare and very fine, elongated rectangular curved and flared, Rolésium gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished, stepped sides, rounded lugs, domed crystal. D. two tone matte, polishedand satiné silver with painted stylized Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blue steel hands.M. 7 1/2''', observatory quality, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjusments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 48 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 32,000 - 38,000

EUR 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 62,100

LOT 69

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Rolex "Prince Brancard" Two-Tone Striped Chronometer, Ref. 971. Produced in the 1930's.Very fine rectangular curved, flared, 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, bicolor, solid, polished, bezel with white and yellow gold stripes, white gold stepped sides, yellow gold case. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Epée" blued steel hands.M. Cal. 7 1/2''', Extra Prima, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 10,000 - 13,000

EUR 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 70

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Rolex "Prince Railway", Chronometer, Ref. 1526 HS. Produced in the 1930's.Very fine and rare jump-hour rectangular 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, pink gold stepped sides and recessed winding-crown, flat top crystal. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes, auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jump-hours in red Arabic numerals. "Cathédrale" blued steel hand. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', Observatory quality, gilt brass, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 6 adjus-tments, Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 22 x 43 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 15 - 18,000

EUR 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 71

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Rolex 'Prince Chronometer', Ref. 3362. Production of this reference started in the 1940's.Very fine asymmetrical, rectangular curved, 14K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave bezel on the 12, straight lugs. D. pink with painted Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', Extra Prima, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 19 x 46 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,500 - 6,700

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 72

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Rolex "Prince Classic" Chronomètre, "Duo-Dial", Ref. 1862. Produced in the 1930's.Fine rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a 9K gold Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides with a lateral stainless steel bar, hooded lugs. D. matte and polished silver with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', Officially Tested in Eight Ways, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 20 x 39 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 73

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 477 369, case No. 311372. Produced circa 1946.Very fine, square, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped sides, flat top crystal. D. black with applied diamond-set indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. Cal. V458, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 32 mm.AA

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 74

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 4715 38, case No. 307275. Produced circa 1946.Very fine, square, platinum gentleman'swristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped sides, flat top crystal, curly lugs. D. black with applied diamond-set indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Epée" white gold hands. M. Cal. V458, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 75

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 485 340, case No. 342030, Ref. 4984. Produced circa 1948.Very fine and rare, elongated hexagonal, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, pagoda-shaped sides holding the flat top crystal, curly lugs. D. two-tone silver stripes-pattern with applied gold pyramidal indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands.M. Cal. 435/3C, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" deco-ration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 41 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 6,000 - 7,300

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 76

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève Automatic, No. 497056, case No. 326302, retailed by Türler. Produced circa 1950.Very fine, square, center-seconds self-winding 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, lobed band, stepped bezel, overhanging fluted lugs. D. "guilloché" silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, dart and dot indexes "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 477/1, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, rotor "butoirs".Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,500

EUR 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 77

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, Pa., "Piping Rock", No. 644211. Produced in the 1950's.Fine tonneau-shaped 14K yellow gold and black enamel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, black "champlevé" enamel bezel with painted gold radial Roman numerals, mobile lugs. D. matte silver with painted indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Scottie" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 747, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 28 x 42 mm.

CHF 1,500 - 2,200

EUR 1,000 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 78

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Hamilton Electric, "Ventura", No. SO 50734. Production of this model started in 1957.Fine and unusual center-seconds, triangular asymmetrical, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wrist-watch with electrically-driven balance and a 14K yellow gold fluted link bracelet. Accompanied by original box.

C. two-body, solid, polished, stylized asymmetrical stepped lugs. D. black with applied gold conical round indexes and electrical symbol at the center. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. 12 1/2''', 12 jewels, 18000 half-swings of the electrodynamically-driven balance per hour; energy source by battery.Dial and case signed.Dim. 45 x 33 mm.

CHF 3,750 - 4,500

EUR 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 79

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Hamilton Electric, "Ventura", No. SO 23573. Production of this model started in 1957.Fine and unusual center-seconds, triangular asymmetrical, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wrist-watch with electrically-driven balance.

C. two-body, solid, polished, stylized asymmetrical stepped lugs. D. black with applied gold conical round indexes and electrical symbol at the center. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands, with a red arrow for the second. M. 12 1/2''', 12 jewels, 18000 half-swings of the electrodynamically-driven balance per hour; energy source by battery.Dial and case signed.Dim. 45 x 33 mm.

CHF 3,000 - 3,750

EUR 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 80

Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut... Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

Hamilton Electric, "Ventura", No. S 201500. Production of this model started in 1957.Fine and unusual center-seconds, triangular asymmetrical, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wrist-watch with electrically-driven balance.

C. two-body, solid, polished, stylized asymmetrical stepped lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold conical round indexes and electrical symbol at the center. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands, with a red arrow for the second.M. 12 1/2 ''', 12 jewels, 18000 half-swings of the electrodynamically-driven balance per hour; energy source by battery.Dial and case signed.Dim. 45 x 33 mm.

CHF 2,250 - 3,000

EUR 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,070