580 lots

LOT 501

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 954226, case No. 657088, Ref. 2440. Production of this reference started in 1948. Very fine, rare and large, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, concave sides, fluted overhanging teardrop lugs, domed thick crystal. D. matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Baton" hands. M. Cal. 10'''-200, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 28 x 44 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 17,000 - 22,000

EUR 11,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 502

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 721356, case No. 675799, Ref. 1491. Production of this reference started in 1941. Very fine and unusual, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch "à cornes capuchonnées".

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, curly hooded lugs.D. matte silver with applied pink gold "bâton" indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. Pink gold "Dauphine" hands. M. 12'''-400, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,900 - 7,800

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 503

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 928657, case No. 642135, Ref. 1510. Production of this reference started in 1941. Fine and unusual, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch ?à cornes capuchonnées?.

C. three-body, solid, polished, curly hooded lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. 12'''-120 rhodium-plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement,cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometricregulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,200 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 504

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, ?Calatrava?, No. 829218, case No. 619171, probably Ref. 1527. Produced in the 1940s. Production of this reference started in 1942. Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, inner metal band to protect the movement, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. black with applied yellow gold baton and pyramidal indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 5,900 - 7,200

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 505

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 926490, case No. 299223, Ref. 96. Production of this reference started in 1932. Very fine, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. black with applied pink gold baton and pyramidal indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. Pink gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

EUR 7,800 - 10,500

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 506

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 728246, case No. 423190, Ref. 2536. Production of this reference started in 1954. Very fine and very rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe bracelet "à double petite maille".

C. three-body, solid, polished, rounded band and bezel, overhanging wide straight lugs. D. off-white with applied pink gold baton indexes, engraved cross-lines for the auxiliary seconds dial. Pink gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-400, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,400 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 507

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 965129, case No. 655125, Ref. 565, completed in 1949 , sold on March 25, 1950, retailed by Serpico y Laino Caracas. Production of this reference started in 1942. Very fine, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, dust-protecting cap, flat bezel, concave lug. D. opaline with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120 , rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 9,800 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 508

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 963737, case No. 511075, Ref. 1597. Production of this reference started in 1944. Fine and unusual 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, rounded bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied pink gold dot indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Pink gold "Baton" hands. M. 12'''-120 rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 1,900 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 509

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 975541, case No. 674891, Ref. 2503. Production of this reference started in 1951, sold on October 17, 1959. Very fine and extremely rare, rectangular "bombé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a letter from Patek Philippe and the Extract of the Archives.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, overhanging teardrop-shaped lugs, "bombe" crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Feuille" hands. M. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 41 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 26,000 - 33,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 510

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 972586, case No. 659176, Ref. 2471, sold on January 31, 1951. Production of this reference started in 1950. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a letter by Patek Philippe.

C. two body, solid, polished , three-body overhanging curved and flared lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold pyramidal and baton indexes, Arabic numerals for the 12, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Feuille" hands.M. 9'''90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 24 x 39 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

EUR 26,000 - 39,000

Sold: CHF 42,550

LOT 511

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No.169819, case No.278822, retailed by Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1916. Fine 18K gold keyless fob watch accompanied by the original fitted box with spare crystal and mainspring, certificate of origin and bill of sale dated 11 May 1916.

C. four-body, "bassine", engine-turned back with monogram ?MVH?, hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 27 mm (12''', gilt brass bridge caliber, 10 jewels, gold train, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signedDiam. 32 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,800 - 3,500

EUR 1,800 - 2,300

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 512

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No.182439, case No.291702, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1915 . Very fine, large 18K gold keyless Chronometro Gondolo.

C. four-body, "bassine", polished, hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, outer red Arabic 13-24 hour markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 44 mm (19''', gilt brass patented bridge caliber, 21 jewels, gold train, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, Wilmot's patented micrometric cam regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,300 - 2,900

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 513

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 122107, case No. 231545, made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1910. Very fine and large 18K gold keyless Chronometro Gondolo.

C. four-body, "bassine", engine-turned back, hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade? hands. M. 45 mm (20''', gilt brass patented bridge caliber, 21 jewels, gold train, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, Wilmot's patented micrometric cam regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,600 - 3,900

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 514

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 184253, case No. 287735. Produced in the 1920s. Very fine and early, cushion-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished, dedicated back, straight lugs, gold bars. D. white enamel with radium-coated Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. radium-coated "Skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 12''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Engraved on the case back: "Lorenzo E. Anderson".Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

EUR 13,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 515

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Rolex "Prince Brancard" Chronometer, Ref. 971 U. Production of this reference started in the 1930s. Fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, polished, bicolored, white gold stepped sides, yellow gold case back and lapidated bezel, rounded lugs, domed crystal. D. two-tone matte and polished silver with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes, auxiliary seconds dial . Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 7 1/2''', Extra Prima, Observatory quality, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,400 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 516

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Louis Audemars, Brassus, No. 11831 circa 1875. Very fine and historically interesting 18K gold, hunting-cased, keyless astronomical minute-repeating watch with perpetual calendar, age and phases of the moon in the origional mahogany fitted box, with spare crystal and main spring as well as letters and invoices, some signed by Louis Audemars.

C. five-body, "bassine et filets", engine turned, hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, four subsidiary sunk dials for days of the week, date, months of the four year leapcycle and subsidiary seconds concentric with phases of the moon aperture. Blued steel "spade" hands.M. 43 mm. (19''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, calibrated straight line leverescapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs throughactivating slide in the band.Dial case and movement signed.Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 39,000 - 52,000

Sold: CHF 69,000

LOT 517

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 97197, made in 1893 and sold to Tiffany & Co. on July 31, 1893. Very fine and exceptionally rare, 18K gold, hunting-cased, keyless, double-train independent split-seconds chronograph watch with 30-minute recorder and with ?foudroyante? returning to zero and special overcoil safety device, accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. four-body, ?bassine?, polished, back with engraved monogram, winding crown acting as the chronograph button and a button at 11 o'clock for split-seconds. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, outermost chronograph ring divided into fifths with red Arabic five-second/minutes, sunk ?diablotine? flying quarter seconds, sunk 30-minute recorder at 12 o'clock. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 40.6 mm (18''', nickel, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 30 jewels, calibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring with special bar fixed to the cock on placed between the overcoil and the spring, Mairet tandem winding. Signed on dial, case and movement by the retailer.Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 19,500 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

Sold: CHF 14,375

LOT 519

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Le Phare, Swiss 1910. Very fine 18K gold keyless astronomical perpetual calendar watch with age and phases of the moon, minute-repeat, chronograph with 30-minute register.

C. four-body, "bassine et filets", polished, glazed gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, bolt Breguet numerals, outer minute track, outermost chronograph track divided into fifths, five-minute/seconds Arabic markers, four subsidiary sunk dials for days of the week, date, months of the four-year leap cycle concentric with minute register, and subsidiary seconds concentric with phases of the moon aperture and its age. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 45 mm (20''', gilt, bar caliber, 28 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 18,000 - 25,000

EUR 11,700 - 16,300

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 520

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6075. Production of this reference started in circa 1950. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch for left hander, with date.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and left-handed winding-crown, reeded bezel. D. black with tritium-coated applied pink gold triangular and dart indexes, aperture for the date with red Arabic numerals tritium-coated pink gold "Alpha" hands. M. 10''' 1/2, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 521

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6824/ 6827. Produced in the 1960 - 70s. Fine and rare tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold mid-size wristwatch with date and 18K white gold polished and brushed bracelet.

C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, polished bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens.D. "guilloche" navy blue with applied white gold indexes and tritium dots, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated white gold "Baton" hands. M. Cal. 2030, rhodium-plated, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 522

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Date Just", Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6309. Production of this reference started in the 1950s. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch for left-hander with date.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and left-handed crown, reeded revolving bezel embossed with Arabic numerals in relief for 60-minute graduation, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. black with applied pink gold triangular and dart faceted indexes and tritium dots, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated "Alpha" gold hands. M. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

Sold: CHF 7,130

LOT 523

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Rolex Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 8171. Production of this reference started in 1949. Very fine and rare astronomic, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. three-body, polished, sloped bezel, concave and curved lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, auxiliary second dial, outer graduation for the days of the month in blue Arabic numerals, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 11 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 26,000 - 33,000

Sold: CHF 63,250

LOT 524

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1016, retailed by Cartier. Production of this reference started in the 1960s. Fine and very rare tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Jubilé bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown.D. black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and bâton and dart indexes, above the 6, the "Cartier" signature. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallicbalance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.Approx. overall length 200 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,600 - 5,900

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 525

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Tru-Beat", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6556. Produced in the 1960s. Fine and unusual, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, jumping seconds, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown.D. satine silver with applied steel indexes and radium dots. Radium-coated "Dauphine" steel hands. M. Cal. 1040, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

EUR 8,500 - 10,500

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 526

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1016. Production of this reference started in the 1960s. Very fine, rare and unusual, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown.D. bronze with tritium-coated Arabic numerals, bâton and triangular indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.Approx. overall length 200 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,300 - 4,600

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 527

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Milgauss", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 6541. Production of this reference started circa 1958. Exceptionally rare, water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with check-pattern designed dial and lightning seconds hand.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated black bezel, soft iron anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. black soft iron, check-pattern decorated, with radium-coated round indexes and steel triangular indexes. Radium-coated "Dauphine" steel hands. M. Cal. 1065, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 39,000 - 52,000

Sold: CHF 48,300

LOT 528

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 487802, case No. 317858. Produced circa 1949. Very fine and unusual large, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, sloped bezel, overhanging concave lugs, engraved on the back: "1925-1950".D. "guilloché" silver with stripes and applied pink gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals on a plain reserve, auxiliary "guilloché" sunk second dial. Pink gold "Baton" hands. M. Cal. P453/3B, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 529

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 487279, case No. 312553. Produced circa 1949. Very fine, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, rounded band, flat bezel, overhanging triangular lugs. D. matte silver with applied pink gold baton indexes, auxiliary second dial. Pink gold "Baton" hands. M. Cal. P453/3B, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 530

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 462849, case No. 322941. Produced circa 1945. Very fine and unusual, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, overhanging concave lugs. D. "guilloché" silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes. Yellow gold "Baton" hands. M. Cal. 466/3B, 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.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,500 - 5,500

EUR 2,300 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 531

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 542973, case No. 373036, Ref. 6317. Produced circa 1957. Fine, flat, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished, small triangular lugs beneath the case. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Baton" hands. M. Cal. K 1001, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 1,900 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 532

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 448011, case No. 285611, Ref. 4321. Produced and sold in 1945. Very fine and unusual large 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. two-body, heavy, polished, faceted teardrop lugs. D. two-tone brushed gold with applied pink gold radial Roman numerals, concentric, minute graduation, auxiliary "guilloché" sunk second dial. Pink gold "Baton" hands. M. Cal. 453, gilt, ?fausses cotes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,900 - 5,200

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 533

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 495622, case No. 336773, Ref. 4724. Produced and sold in 1953. Very fine and unusual large, 18K yellow gold gentleman's center seconds wristwatch. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. three-body, heavy, polished, flat bezel, straight and curved lugs. D. "guilloche" silver, vertical line at the center, two circular extermal lines, with applied gold lozenge indexes and Arabic numerals. Yellow gold "Baton" hands. M. Cal. 454, rhodium-plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 10,000

EUR 4,600 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 534

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 469766, case No. 305685, Ref. 4126. Produced and sold in 1948. Very fine and unusual large 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. two-body, heavy, polished, teardrop lugs, domed crystal. D. two-tone pink with applied pink gold Roman numerals and indexes, concentric, minute graduation, auxiliary "guilloché" second dial. Pink gold "Baton" hands. M. Cal. 453, rhodium-plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,600 - 3,900

Sold: CHF 5,520

LOT 535

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, ?Chronometre? No.316236, case 19142, circa 1920. Very fine and rare 18K gold, minute-repeating, hunting-cased, keyless dress watch.

C. four-body, "bassine", polished, the back with an engraved monogram ?ETL?, hinged gold cuvette.D. white enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minutes track and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands.M. 17''', rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, calibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometric regulation, repeating on gongs via slide in the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

EUR 2,300 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 13,340

LOT 536

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 358066, case No. 220826, circa 1920. Fine 18K gold hunting-cased keyless pocket watch.

C. five-body, "bassine", polished, hinged gold cuvette. D. opaline enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 41 mm. (17.5''', frosted gilt, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 5,500

EUR 7,800 - 10,400

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 537

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 444701, case No. 279558, made for the British Hydrographic Survey Department, circa 1942. Very fine and rare silver deck watch.

C. four-body, ?bassine?, polished, silver hinged cuvette. D. matte and silvered, champlevé Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 47.4 mm (21''', rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, Breguet balance spring with Phillips outer and inner terminal curves, ?swan-neck? micrometric regulator, ?safety? click preventing over-winding.Signed on dial, case and movement, in addition the case is engraved ?H.S. - 2, 4701?.Diam. 60.5 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,300 - 4,600

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 538

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Chronomètre Royal, No. 361268, case No. 2213423, circa 1912. Fine and large 18K gold keyless watch.

C. Four-body, massive, "bassine", engine-turned back, hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 47 mm (21"', gilt brass, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 1,900 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 539

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 405665, case No. 252478. Produced circa 1927. Extremely fine and very rare, elegant and large, rectangular curved, Art Deco 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. bicolored, two-body, solid, polished, 18K yellow gold hinged case back engraved with scrolls on the edges, 18K white gold lapidated wide bezel, curly lugs, "bombe" crystal. D. two-tone silver with painted baton indexes. Blued steel "Epee" hands.M. Cal. 9''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 5 adjustments, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 24 x 46 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 19,500 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 51,750

LOT 540

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 406164, case No. 253662. Produced in the 1920s. Very fine and rare, Art Deco, rectangular, 18K yellow gold and platinum gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. two-body, bicolored, solid, polished, hinged and engraved case back, black "champlevé" enamel geometrical decoration on the platinum top and bottom bezel, engraved yellow gold sides, thin lugs, onyx cabochon on the winding-crown.D. matte silver with applied yellow gold "Cubiste" Arabic numerals. Yellow gold "Cathédrale" hands. M. Cal. 10''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 38 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 19,500 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 51,750

LOT 541

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 46923. Produced in 1943. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive-shaped button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, sloped polished bezel, concave lugs. D. champagne with applied gold square indexes and Roman numerals, auxiliary "guilloché" second- and 30-minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation, concentric, 1/5th second scale. Yellow gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 13''', rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 32,000 - 38,000

EUR 21,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 542

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 429871, case No. 272469, Ref. 4178. Produced circa 1941. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer with an 18K pink gold Vacheron Constantin buckle.

C. three-body, bicolored, polished, pink gold teardrop lugs, chronograph buttons and winding-crown, steel case, rounded band, sloped bezel. D. matte silver with applied pink gold baton indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation, concentric, 1/5th second scale. Pink gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 13'''- V 434, 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.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

EUR 14,300 - 17,000

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 543

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 489350, case No. 319490, Ref. 4538. Produced and sold in 1950. Very fine and unusual, 18K yellow gold gentleman's center-seconds wristwatch. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished, wide bezel, overhanging horn-shaped concave lugs. D. "Clous-de-Paris" guilloché silver with applied yellow gold faceted lozenge and dot indexes and Arabic numerals. Yellow gold "Baton" hands. M. Cal. 454, rhodium-plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micro- metric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,600 - 5,900

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 544

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Prestige de la France" No.IIII-192, movement No. 989099, case No. 513406. Produced in 1972 in a limited edition. Fine and very rare, rectangular curved, trapezoïd-asymmetrical, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with two dials and two movements and an 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle.

C. asymmetrical, two-body, solid, polished, hooded lugs, cabochon black onyx-set winding-crowns, "bombé" crystal. D. sand-finish silver with signature. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 1050/B, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 21 x 46 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

EUR 14,300 - 17,000

Sold: CHF 51,750

LOT 545

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 463325, case No. 302454. Produced circa 1945. Fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date.

C. two-body, solid, polished, stepped band, teardrop lugs. D. bronze-colored with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and baton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months in red Arabic numerals. Pink gold "Bâton" hands.M. Cal. 485, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 7,200 - 8,500

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 546

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Cartier, Paris, circa 1920. Very fine 18K gold minute-repeating keyless dress watch.

C. three-piece, "Empire", polished, later back D. matte silver with applied gold radial Roman numerals and outer minute track. Gold Breguet hands. M. European Watch & Clock Co., 40 mm (17.5''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, eight adjustments, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensationbalance with Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Dial signed, case and bow numberedDiam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

EUR 9,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 547

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 174504, case No. 401507 , circa 1913. Very fine and important 18K gold, keyless "Special" minute-repeating watch with split-seconds chronograph and 30-minute register in original fitted box. Accompinied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. four-part, "bassine", polished, concealed hinge, hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, outermost seconds divided into fifths, five-minute/seconds red Arabic markers, sunk minute register at 12 o'clock, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 38 mm. (17''', nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 43 jewels, 8 adjustments, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator, split second mechanism under the dial, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band. Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 35,000 - 45,000

EUR 23,000 - 29,000

Sold: CHF 48,300

LOT 548

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 138370, case No. 273312, circa 1915. Very fine 18K gold, keyless minute-repeating presentation dress watch.

C. four-body, "bassine", polished, back with crest and motto ?In Cruce Salus? (Salvation in the Cross, gold hinged cuvette with inscription ?J.D. Eggleston, Dec, 25, 1918?. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, five-minute/seconds red Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold ?Louis XV? hands. M. 40 mm. (18''', rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, 8 adjustments, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band. Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 17,000 - 23,000

EUR 11,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 549

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 191830, case No. 414550, circa 1930. Extremely fine and rare 18K gold hunting-cased pocket chronometer ?EXTRA? adjusted by F. Modoux for the 1931 Geneva Observatory Timing Contest, where it was awarded a ?Bulletin de 1ère Classe?

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, polished, gold hinged cuvette with Observatory inscription. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 41 mm. (18''', 23 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement with ruby jeweled banking, anibal-brass Guillaume balance with ?winged? arms, gold temperature adjustment screws and platinum mean time screws, special alloy Breguet balance spring with Phillips inner and outer terminal curve, diamond endstone, ?swan-neck? micrometric regulator, wolf tooth winding.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

EUR 9,000 - 11,700

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 550

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No.124526, case No. 277524, made for Tiffany & Co. New York, circa 1905. Very fine and small 18K gold minute-repeating keyless dress watch with split-seconds chronograph, accompanied by fitted box.

C. four-body, "bassine", polished, back with engraved monogram, hinged gold cuvette with dedication. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute/seconds track, red Arabic five-minute/seconds markers. Gold "Spade" hands. M. 36 mm (16''', nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 33 jewels, calibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator, Breguet balance spring, eight adjustments, chronograph mechanism on the back plate, split-seconds mechanism under the dial, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Cuvette and movement signed, dial signed by the retailer.Diam.45 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 22,000 - 28,000

EUR 14,300 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 551

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 97444, case No. 218540, made for M. Scooler, New Orleans, circa 1890. Very fine and small 18K gold keyless minute-repeating dress watch with split-seconds chronograph.

C. four-body, "bassine", polished, back with engraved monogram, hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute/seconds track, red Arabic five-minute/seconds markers. Gold "Louis XV" hands.M. 36 mm (17''', nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 35 jewels, calibrated straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, chronograph mechanism on the back plate, split-seconds mechanism under the dial, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Movement and cuvette signed. Dial, cuvette and movement signed by the retailer.Diam.45 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 22,000 - 28,000

EUR 14,300 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 552

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 174433, case No. 401211, retailed by Spaulding & Co., Chicago, circa 1915. Very fine 18K gold, keyless minute-repeating flat dress watch.

C. four-body, "bassine", polished back, hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold ?Louis XV? hands. M. 38 mm (17''', nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, calibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, eight adjustments, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Dial, case and movement signed for retailer, movement and case signed by Patek Philippe & Cie.Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

EUR 8,500 - 10,500

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 553

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 923290, case No. 632177, Ref. 1526, 1st series. Made in the 1950s. Production of this reference started in 1941. Extremely fine and rare astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, small Arabic numerals on the dial, and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompinied by the Extract from the Archeives.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave bezel and lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold dot indexes and small Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial with inner 60-second scale and outer graduationfor the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120 QP, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 100,000 - 150,000

EUR 65,000 - 98,000

Sold: CHF 113,500

LOT 554

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Ref. 3448. Production of this reference started in 1962. Very fine and very rare, astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and a regular Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, triangular lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold bâton and pyramidal indexes, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 27-460 Q, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensting Breguet balance spring, 18K gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 100,000 - 150,000

EUR 65,000 - 98,000

Sold: CHF 102,500

LOT 555

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1119624, case No. 2788657, Ref. 3450, first series. Production of this reference started in 1981. Fine astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, red dot for the leap year indication and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months, the leap year and the moon phases. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands.M. Cal. 27-460 Q, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Bregut balance-spring, 18K gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 140,000 - 180,000

EUR 91,000 - 117,000

Sold: CHF 157,500

LOT 556

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1119800, case No. 2808582, Ref. 3450, second series. Production of this reference started in 1981. Fine astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, Roman numerals for the leap year indication and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months, the leap year and the moon phases. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands.M. Cal. 27-460 Q, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Bregut balance-spring, 18K gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 140,000 - 180,000

EUR 91,000 - 117,000

Sold: CHF 152,000

LOT 557

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Mouton a Versailles, circa 1810. Exceptional ?Empire?, mahogany, 30-day going, floor regulator clock, striking hours and half-hours with center dead seconds, annular calendar, equation of time, and special maintaining power device.

C. mahogany, rectangular, paneled trunk, sides with hinged ormolu-framed glazed doors, rectangular plinth with concave top molding, dado of choice-grain mahogany, molded surbase, the top with cornice over dentils.D. white enamel, convex and heavy, well polished, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute Arabic markers accented by gold rhomboids, outermost annular ring with days marked in gold dots. Gilt brass pierced hands, poker equation hand with gilt sunrays in the center. M. rectangular, brass with pulleys set outside and wound through an intermediate gear, 4-wheel train, Lepaute pin-wheel escapement with pins on both sides of the escape wheel, micrometric depth adjustment and micrometric beat adjustment on the crutch, brass-iron gridiron pendulum with very heavy bob, spring-suspension set on a separate bracket mounted directly to the back case panel, manual maintaining power with a clock lever which when pulled by a cord applies pressure directly on the teeth of the center wheel, grooveless pulleys with double clicks to assure safety, striking on a bell by a hammer, epicycloidal Dauthiau type equation mechanism with a roller on the equation lever, heavy brass weights.Signed on the dial.Dim. Height 214 cm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

EUR 46,000 - 58,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 558

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

"8-Day" ay" Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 198443, case No. 609409, made in 1931, retailed by Brock & Company, Los Angeles in 1933. Exceptionally rare and very fine 18K yellow gold and platinum 8-day going double-barrel gentleman's rectangular Art Deco wristwatch.

C. Two-body, curved, hinged, back engraved ?Dr. William P. Kroger, Los Angeles?. D. Silver, rectangular, gold indexes, champlevé minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold ?modernes? hands. M. 9''', maillechort, ?fausses côtes? decoration, long train for long duration, double barrel, 22 jewels, adjusted to 5 positions, temperature and isochronism, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balance spring.Signed on dial, case and movement, in addition the movement signed by the retailer.Dim. 39 x 23 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 883,500

LOT 559

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

So-called "Paul Newman" Rolex "Cosmograph Daytona", Ref. 6262. Sold on May 13, 1970. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, stainless steel bezel with tachometer and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the origional Warranty.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the steel bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolor black and off-white with applied steel indexes and tritium-coated dots, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer 1/5th second scale. Tritium-coated steel "Bâton" hands. M. 13''', rhodium-plated, 7 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balace-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.Approx. overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 26,000 - 33,000

Sold: CHF 86,000

LOT 560

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

So-called "Paul Newman" Rolex Cosmograph "Daytona, Ref. 6241. Produced in the 1970s. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and black anti-reflection bezel with tachometer .

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour.D. bicolored black and "guilloché" gold with tritium-coated black indexes, sunk auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Tritium-coated gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 13''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

EUR 26,000 - 39,000

Sold: CHF 58,650

LOT 561

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

So-called "Jean-Claude Killy" Rolex "Oyster Chronographe Antimagnetic", Ref. 6036. Produced circa 1952. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, triple date and a yellow gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold baton and square indexes, auxiliary "guilloché" dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer blue painted graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. Yellow gold "Alpha" hands. M. 13''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 150,000 - 200,000

EUR 98,000 - 130,000

Sold: CHF 146,500

LOT 562

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

So-called "Jean-Claude Killy" y" Rolex "Oyster Chronographe, Anti-Magnetique", Ref. 6036. Produced circa 1952. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, triple date and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown.D. matte silver with inlaid yellow gold pyramidal indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary "guilloché" dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer blue painted graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. Yellow gold "Baton" hands. M. 13''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 130,000 - 160,000

EUR 85,000 - 104,000

Sold: CHF 201,500

LOT 563

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Rolex Antimagnetic, Ref. 3666. Produced in the 1930s. Fine and rare, large, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, straight lugs.D. matte silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, auxiliary "guilloché" sunk dials for the seconds and the 30-minute register, outer graduations for the tachometer in black and telemeter in blue Arabic numerals, concentric, the 1/5th second and minute scales. Blued steel "Epee" hands. M. Cal. 14 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,600 - 5,900

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 564

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6062. Production of this reference started in 1950. Extremely fine and very rare, astronomic, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date, moon phases and an 18K pink gold Jubilée bracelet.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown.D. matte silver with applied pink gold star and tritium-coated triangular indexes, auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month in blue Arabic numerals, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Tritium-coated pink gold "Dauphine" hands. M. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 355,500

LOT 565

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 727309, case No. 309776, Ref. 2597 HS (Heures Sautantes. Production of this reference started in 1958. Very fine and rare, two time-zone, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with three hands and with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs, band bearing two buttons activating thesecond blued steel hour hand forwards and backwards to indicate world time, independently by steps of one hour at a time. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold and painted indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12-400 HS, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 150,000 - 200,000

EUR 98,000 - 130,000

Sold: CHF 141,000

LOT 566

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 973987, case No. 666854, Ref. 2442, completed in 1951, sold on June 6, 1952. Production of this reference started in 1948. Extremley rare and fine, rectangular, rounded and flared, "bombé", 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. two-body, solid, flared, polished, rounded lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. copper-colored with applied pink gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Pink gold "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 27 x 43 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 100,000 - 130,000

EUR 65,000 - 85,000

Sold: CHF 93,700

LOT 567

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 727304, case No. 309771, Ref. 2597 HS (Heures Sautantes, completed in 1959, sold on September 30, 1959. Production of this reference started in 1958. Very fine and rare, two time-zone, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with two hands and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, dedicated back, flat bezel, concave lugs, band bearing two buttons activating the hour hand forwards and backwards to indicate world time, independently by steps of one hour at a time. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold and painted indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12-400 HS, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.Engraved on the case back: "In Appreciation Harrah's - Sept. 1961?.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

EUR 52,000 - 65,000

Sold: CHF 74,750

LOT 568

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 862664, case No. 625424, Ref. 591. Production of this reference started in 1938. Very fine and extremely rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph , register and tachometer. Accompanied by an original fitted box , an original certificate and the Extract from the Archives.

C. three body, solid, polished and brushed, oval straight and curved lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30-minute register dials.Yellow gold "Feuille" hands. M. 13''' CC, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 39,000 - 52,000

Sold: CHF 113,500

LOT 569

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Attributed to Blaise Bontems, Paris, circa 1860. 60. Extremely rare and spectacular singing automaton blackbird turning its head, flapping its wings, and opening its beak as it sings.

C. Superbly made and feathered to resemble a real blackbird, body formed of a brass shell, blackened brass legs and real beak. M. Shaped, brass, going barrel, cams controlling the song and the bird's movements, rectangular bellows mounted in the tail, piston below.Dim. Length 21 cm, height 11 cm.

Grading System:

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 39,000 - 52,000

Sold: CHF 67,850

LOT 570

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

E. Savary, Horologer Constucteur, Paris, based on the invention of Père Ildefonse Franciscain Recollet, started circa 1882, completed about 1892. A near pair of extremely interesting and rare ebonized wood and ormolu ?Cosmographique et Astronomique? hour and half hour-striking 15-day going clocks with Terrestrial Orrery, Equation of Time, manual annular calendar, 3-dimensional phases of the moon, Epact Indication, Zodiac Indication, Universal Dial and World Time. Winner of a Silver Medal at the 1883-84 Nice Exhibition. Accompanied by the original instructions and description papers.

C. octagonal on round molded base, painted black, three side panels fitted with different dials, three with floral ormolu appliqués, the top with terrestrial orrery on gilt brass base and gilt brass columns supporting equator, silver dove at the top. D. all silvered on one with spade hands, and enamel with Breguet hands on the other. Indications for each are as follows (1.a terrestrial globe, (2 an equitorial chapter ring with 24-hour indication for calculation of world time, (3 a solar horizon for calculation of sunrise and set at any point on the globe, (4 a solar horizon for calculation of the mean sunrise and sunset for all locations on the globe, (5 a universal meridian indicator, (6 a sun for calculating the exact length of dusk, dawn, day and night, (7 a dial for the hours and minutes, (8 a 3 dimensional moon phase, (9 a dial for lunar days, (10 a dial for days of the week,leap years and the Epact over thirty years, (11 an equation of time dial, (12 a dial for month and date, (3 a dial for the Zodiac, season and length of each month, (14 a Universal Dial which indicates the time at the solar meridian. M. Clock: Rectangular, brass, platform with lateral counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, rack striking on a gong. Astronomical indications: center of the clock is fitted with a vertical shaft mounted with a contrate wheel driven from the clock, the shaft is also fitted with different gearing transmitting motions to the other dials. The globe: driven directly from the center shaft, the solar circle (coucher de Soleil driven from the Zodiac shaft, Universal Indicator circle set manually.Signed on main and universal dials, globe and a plaque on the globe base.Dim. Height 81 cm.

Grading System:

CHF 100,000 - 150,000

EUR 65,000 - 98,000

Sold: CHF 108,000

LOT 571

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

So-called "Ferrari Red Paul Newman" Rolex Oyster Cosmograph "Daytona", Ref. 6265, case No. 5523106, with ?Ferrari? red dial. Prototype made in a very few examples in 1979. Extremely fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, stainless steel bezel with tachometer and original stainless steel Oyster bracelet No.78350 19. Accompanied by a Rolex International Service Guarantee dated 5-9-03.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, crowns and buttons, tachometer graduation on the steel bezel to 200 units per hour. D. red and white with applied black painted indexes and tritium dots, white subsidiary seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers."Bâton" tritium-coated steel hands.M. Cal. 727, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 245,500

LOT 572

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

So-called ?Red Daytona? Rolex, Oyster, "Cosmograph" Daytona, Ref. 6265, case No. 9851122, with red and black dial. Prototype made in a very few examples in the 1980s. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, gold bezel with tachometer. Accompanied by a Rolex International Service Guarantee dated 5-9-03 and the original box.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the gold bezel to 200 units per hour. D. red and black with applied yellow gold indexes and tritium-coated dots, auxiliary "guilloché" black dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. "Bâton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands.M. Cal. 727, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions,shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.Approx. overall length: 190 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 223,500

LOT 573

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

So-called "Jean-Claude Killy" Rolex "Oyster Chronographe Antimagnetic", Ref. 6036. Produced circa 1952. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, triple date and a pink gold Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a certificate and the Italian gastronomic guide of the 1950s, offered by Rolex.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with applied pink gold baton dot indexes, Roman numerals for the XII, auxiliary "guilloché" dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer blue painted graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. Pink gold "Baton" hands. M. 13''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 201,500

LOT 574

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Henry Moser & Co., No. 7056 made for the Russian market circa 1870. Extremely fine and rare, silver eight-day going, quarter-repeating carriage clock striking hours and half-hours with alarm, full calendar, day and night indication and chronometer escapement.

C. multi-piece, ?Empire?, massive, engine-turned, solid silver panels with silver laurel-leaf frames, the edges with flat section Corinthian columns silver finely chased capitals, glazed back, engine-turned top with glazed round aperture for viewing the escapement, four turned ball finials and arched handle, four bun feet. D. white enamel with small radial Roman chapter and seven subsidiary dials for seconds, ages of the moon, date, months with indications of the number of days in each, 24-hour dial calibrated for sunrise, midnight, sunset and noon, and days of the week with corresponding planets, below alarm setting. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. rectangular, 92 x 67 mm, brass, going barrels both on the going and the striking trains, frosted silvered and gilded platform with spring detent escapement, two-arm cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Striking, repeating and alarm on single bell set on the back plate, striking and repating work on the pillar plate under the dial.Punched with maker's trademark on numerous parts of the caseDim. 155 x 106 x 80 mm excluding the handle.

Grading System:

CHF 65,000 - 85,000

EUR 42,000 - 55,000

Sold: CHF 146,500

LOT 575

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Attributed to Jaquet-Droz, Geneva, circa 1780. Extremely rare and fine gilt brass and enamel, hanging cage with two singing birds, with a center-seconds clock striking hours and quarters, beneath, a 12-stream fountain, playing six tunes on demand or changing automatically on the hour.

C. gilt brass cage, square base with canted corners, each side with a finely painted on enamel medallions with children, and pastoral scene, bay-leaf ormolu frame with applied ormolu flower stems, brown background, one medallion hinged for the winding aperture, panel to the right with activating pull cord and lever for singing/silent change, canted corners with gilt brass vase with flowers, center architectural fence panels with tops pierced and engraved with flowers and stylized foliage, gilt wire top centered by gilt flower bud with hinged ring loop. Inside in the center an animated fountain with 12 twisted glass wands coming from a gilt decorated bowl with floral capital, flanked by two nightingales sitting on both sides of gilt bar, each turning around, with animated wings, beak and tail. Base fitted with the dial, reeded bezel, foliate decoration in the corners around the ball and paw feet.D. white enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with five-minute/seconds Arabic markers. Gilt brass elaborate pierced hands.Singing bird movement: brass, two tier, fusee and chain, large barrel for long duration, two-arm fly governor with worm and wheel transmission driving pinned cylinder with 16 levers, 12 for same number of pipes, 4 for bellows and birds animations, birds playing in duets, singing changes automatically.Clock movement: brass, rectangular, 121 x 65 mm, full plate with cylindrical pillars secured by pins, going barrel, verge escapement, plain three-arm brass balance with blued steel balance spring, two-footed skeletonized cock with six spokes, rack and pinion regulator, rack striking with single cam.Dim. Height 52 cm, width 28 cm.

Grading System:

CHF 110,000 - 150,000

EUR 72,000 - 98,000

Sold: CHF 146,500

LOT 576

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 888071, case No. 683310, Ref. 2497, first series, completed in 1953, sold on April 6, 1956. Production of this reference started in 1951. Very fine, unusual and rare, astronomic, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, a Cyclops lens for the date and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. three-body, solid, polished, domed case back, concave bezel, fluted and curved lugs. D. matte silver with alternating upright applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and dot indexes, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 27-SC Q, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 poitions, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 223,500

LOT 577

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 888052, case No. 679788, Ref. 2497, third series, completed in 1954, sold on September 7, 1960. Production of this reference started in 1951. Exceptionally fine and rare astronomic, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. three-body, solid, polished, flat case back, concave bezel, fluted curved lugs, recessed winding-crown. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton and pyramidal indexes, auxiliary dial for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands.M. Cal. 27-SC Q , stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 185,000

LOT 578

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 888173, case No. 2619212, Ref. 2438-1, second series. Completed in 1959, sold on October 7, 1969. Extremely fine and rare, astronomic, center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. two-body, solid, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, concave bezel, fluted lugs. D. matte silver with applied pink gold "bâton" indexes, auxiliary dial for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Pink gold "Dauphine" hands. M. 27-SC Q, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 773,500

LOT 579

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Ref. 5013. Production of this reference started in 1995. Very fine and important, astronomical, minute repeating, self-winding, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, retrograde date, leap year display and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by an original wooden fitted box and the Extract from the Archives.

C. three-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, concave and curved lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial, sector for the retrograde date, apertures for the days of the week and the months in Arabic numerals and the leap year in Roman numerals. Yellow gold "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. R 27 PS QR, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses c?tes? decoration, 39 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, repeater on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 36 x 46 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 399,500

LOT 580

Exceptional horologic works of art Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 1903058, Ref. 3979, retailed by Beyer Zurïch. Made on special request, sold April 24, 1995. Production of this reference started in 1989 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe. Unique and extremely fine, self-winding, minute-repeating, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with platinum and sapphire crystal case-backs as well as a platinum Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a leather winding box, a mahogany presentation box and the original certificate.

C. three-body, solid, polished, diamond-turned sloped bezel, concave lugs, transparent back. D. white enamel dial with painted radial Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. White gold "Feuille"hands. M. Cal. R 27 PS, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 39 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating balance-spring, 22K gold micro-rotor, repeater on gongs by means of a slide on the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 427,000