289 lots

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 207

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

Lot of five watchmaking tools, small desk clock, calendar watch and a magnettester.

C. 1. Repivoting tool in black paper-covered box, designed to be held in a vise and operated by a bow, circa 1890.2. Nickel Jacob tool for finishing pivots, c. 1900. 3. Rounding-up tool, steel and brass designed for quickly decreasing the diameter of a wheel, retaining the module and the shape, c. 1900. 4. Jacob tool in original Morocco box signed "Tour a pivoter, a vis de rappel, Qualite Superieure", two additional spindles and pivot measuring plate. 5. Small nickel and steel turns. 6. "Magnettester" tool for checking magnetism in watches, with a label from Glasshutter Prazisionsuhren B. Keller. 7. Unusualsmall watch with days of the week and date in tambour brass case, 3/4 plate movement with lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance in wooden box with key provision. 8. Small clock, blackened case, a brass statue of a fisherman with his net to the left, applied gilt brass decorations with associated Charles Cummins full plate movement with Massey lever escapement and bimetallic compensation balance.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,200 - 1,800

USD 750 - 1,100

LOT 208

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

Fine, early face plate engine, probably Swiss, circa 1840.

C. Wooden base, three wheel driving transition with large first wheel for fast RPM, brass body, spring loaded center, three dog clamps, heavy double-axial brass slide rest with fine adjustment for the cutter holder, hand cutter support with large dog support and brass frame.Dim. Length 60 cm, height 32 cm.In good condition.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

USD 600 - 1,300

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 209

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

Fine, small wheel cutting engine, middle of the nineteenth century.

C. Brass, on three steel legs, horizontal division plate with steel locking, horizontal adjustment, cutter in swinging frame capablke of quick vertical hand controlled motion, with angular adjustment for angle-cut wheels (governor wheels for instance), substancial steel blank holder.Dim. Height 20 cm, width 47 cm.Good condition, cutter arbor missing.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

USD 1,300 - 1,900

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 210

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

T. Launders, Mathematical and Optical Instrument Maker, 35 College Green, Dublin, circa 1820.Fine, brass horizontal pantograph in original mahogany box used in Breguet shop.

C. Parallelogram type, two pivoted leading arms, the base arm with a calibrated slot and adjustable socket holder for the stylus, the leading arm with a socket for the pointer, adjustable brass ratio thumbscrews, brass lead holder attachment and brass tracer point, four legs with ivory wheels, separate arm pivot on a heavy circular base covered in green fabric.Signed on paper label inside the front cover of the box.Dim. 46 mm.Good overall condition, worn in pivotal points.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

USD 1,800 - 2,500

Sold: CHF 87,100

LOT 211

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

J.F. Braendli, Chaux de Fonds, No. 125, made in 1892.Fine and rare straight line engine-turning machine.

C. On a heavy wooden bench recessed for the operator, steel base for mounting the work, vertical indexing by exchangeable notched plates working against spring-loaded pin set on vertically and horizontally adjustable slide, head with angular indexing, large wheel underneath for rapid indexing with counterweight going around the block with a wheel set at the top, cutting tool in a slide with horizontal indexing and angular adjustment.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,200 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 212

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

Wig-Wag, retailed by Gübelin Lucerne. Produced in the 1930's.Interesting and rare, self-winding, rectangular, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, stepped lugs. D. matte silver with painted indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 10''', tonneau-shaped, the gilt brass movement, mounted on balls, rolls back and forth and winds the watch, 15 jewels, lever escapement, bimetallic balance, flat balance spring.Dial and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 41 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 800 - 1,000

USD 500 - 600

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 213

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

Paul Valette, Swiss. Produced in the 1930's.Interesting and rare self-winding, tonneau-shaped, nickel-chrome gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished, hinged case back, lapidated bezel and lugs. D. sand-finished silver with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Epée" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 11 ''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring, "bumper" rotor.Dial and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 38 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 800 - 1,000

USD 500 - 600

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 214

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

Heuer, No. 32560. Produced circa 1937.Rare stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch with olive-shaped single button chronograph and register.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, dedicated back, concave lugs. D. champagne with radium-coated Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer minute and 1/5th second graduation. "Bâton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 13 ''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 800 - 1,000

USD 500 - 600

Sold: CHF 1,725

LOT 215

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

Heuer, No. 5003. Produced in the 1930's.Rare nickel-chrome gentleman's wristwatch with olive-shaped single button chronograph, register and eccentric hour dial.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary dials for the hours on the 12 and 30 minutes registers on the 6, outer minute and 1/5th second graduation. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 13 ''', rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring.Signed on the dial.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 800 - 1,000

EUR 550 - 700

LOT 216

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

Heuer, "Monza", Automatic Chronograph. Produced in the 1970's.Fine, water-resistant, black ebonite and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer, date and a Heuer black ebonite bracelet.

C. two-body, brushed, screwed-down steel case back, winding-crown on the 9, chronograph buttons on the 2 and 4. D. black with tritium-coated indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds and 30 minutes register marked by a red segment every 5 minutes, outer tachometer graduation, aperture for the date on the 6. "Bâton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 15, gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 39 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 600 - 800

USD 380 - 500

Sold: CHF 1,150

LOT 217

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

Heuer, "Verona", Automatic Chronograph. Produced in the 1970's.Fine water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, date and a Heuer stainless steel buckle.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, winding-crown on the 9, chronograph buttons on the 2 and 4. D. brushed silver with tritium-coated indexes, auxiliary dials for the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation, aperture for the date on the 6. "Bâton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 12, gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 600 - 800

EUR 400 - 550

LOT 218

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

Heuer Autavia GMT, Ref. 2446. Produced in the 1970's.Fine two time zone, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and three hands.

C. three-body, polished, revolving red and blue bezel graduated in 24 diurnal and nocturnal hours, lapidated lugs. D. black, tritium-coated indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer 1/5th second scale. "Bâton" tritium-coated steel hands, red for the second time zone. M. Cal. 13''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 41 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 600 - 800

USD 380 - 500

Sold: CHF 1,955

LOT 219

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

Heuer, "Monza", Automatic Chronograph. Produced in the 1970's.Fine, water-resistant, black ebonite and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer, date and an Heuer steel buckle.

C. two-body, brushed, screwed-down steel case back, winding-crown on the 9, chronograph buttons on the 2 and 4. D. black with tritium-coated indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds and 30 minutes register marked by a red segment every 5 minutes, outer tachometer graduation, aperture for the date on the 6. "Bâton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 15, gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 39 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 600 - 800

USD 380 - 500

Sold: CHF 1,495

LOT 220

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

Heuer Calculator, Automatic Chronograph. Produced in the 1970's.Fine and unusual, tonneau shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, date and calculator, with a stainless steel articulated bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, winding-crown on the 9, chronograph buttons on the 2 and the 4, revolving double bezel serving as calculator to convert the kilometers into nautic knots, yards and miles and measures in US gallons, hidden lugs. D. navy blue with tritium-coated applied steel indexes, outer 1/5th of second white painted scale, auxiliary dials for the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers marked by red segments every 5 minutes, aperture for the date on the 6."Bâton" tritium-coated orange hands. M. Cal. 12, gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 600 - 800

USD 380 - 500

Sold: CHF 1,093

LOT 221

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This caliber was launched on March 3, 1969 by Breitling, Hamilton in Büren and Heuer. Heuer "Solunar" Automatic. Production of this model started in 1949.Fine and unusual, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with indication of the low and high tides, day and date and two crowns, with an articulated stainless steel bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, revolving ridged bezel bearing the indications of low and high tide, the winding-crown on the 10 is for winding and hand-setting, and for the change of the day and the date. The winding-crown on the 4 activates a revolving diurnal and nocturnal inner ring bearing the days of two weeks. D. navy blue with tritium-coated indexes, outer revolving ring for the days of the week, aperture for the day/date. "Bâton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 13''' rhodium-plated,7 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 600 - 800

USD 380 - 500

Sold: CHF 1,380

LOT 222

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

Heuer Automatic, Ref. 7750. Produced in the 1970's.Fine self-winding, tonneau-shaped stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, day and date, and a steel articulated bracelet.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, hooded lugs. D. black with tritium-coated indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation, aperture for the day/date. "Bâton" tritium-coated hands, red for the chronograph. M. Cal. 13''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 41 x 44 mm.Approx. overall length 205 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 600 - 800

USD 380 - 500

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 223

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

Heuer Autavia GMT, Ref. 2446. Produced in the 1970's.Fine two time zone, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and three hands.

C. three-body, polished, revolving red and blue bezel graduated in 24 hours for diurnal and nocturnal time, lapidated lugs. D. black with tritium-coated indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer 1/5th second scale. "Bâton" tritium-coated steel hands, red for the second time-zone. M. Cal. 13''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 41 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 600 - 800

USD 380 - 500

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 224

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

Zenith, No. 2366889, circa 1840.Fine silver purse sector watch in original leather fitted box.

C. Two-body, symmetrical, engine-turned, hinged at the center, when opened reveals the dial, handle for a strap at one end. D. Silvered, matte, sector-shaped, luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. "Squelettes" hands. M. 23 mm, gilt brass, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometric regulator.Signed on dial and movement.Dim. 58 x 38 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 600 - 800

USD 375 - 500

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 225

A TRIBUTE TO PRECISION AND COMPLICATE... Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900.Large nickel keyless watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", polished, hinged nickel cuvette. D. White enamel, bold radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers. M. 44 mm, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, straight line calibrated lever escapement, uncut-bimetallic balance with blued steel flat balance spring, pin-set.Diam. 69 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 200 - 300

USD 130 - 190

Sold: CHF 575