312 lots

LOT 101

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

"Tourbillon sous trois Ponts d'Or? Girard-Perregaux, La-Chaux-de-Fonds, "Tourbillon sous trois Ponts d'Or", No. 17. Made in the 1990s. Extremely fine and important, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with visible oneminute tourbillon regulator under three 18K pink gold bridges and an 18K white gold Girard-Perregaux buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, case back with 6 screws, straight and curved lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Silver radial Roman chapter ring. Blued steel "Spade? hands. M. Rhodium-plated, "guilloché", "fausses côtes" and "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 3 polished pink gold bridges, 20 jewels, lateral lever escapement with one-minute tourbillon regulator, tourbillon carriage of the type designd by Ernest Guinand, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam.36 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System:

USD 43,000 - 53,000

EUR 35,000 - 43,000

Sold: USD 52,900

LOT 102

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A collection of rare Italian Navy memorabilia relating to Officine Panerai:

Comprising 3 brass and wood Armorial plaques. A model of the Italian Navy?s 1940s manned torpedo, the ?Siluro a lenta corsa (S. L. C.)? in black metal on a stand. The book: ?I Mezzi D?Assaltoto Della Xa Flottiglia Mas 1940 ? 1945? by Marco Spertini and Erminio Bagnasco, Edizione Speciale 1991, two other military books and a Panerai diver?s compass for retoration. All in very good condition.

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 800 - 1,200

Sold: USD 5,175

LOT 103

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?Luminor Panerai - Marina Militare" Officine Panerai, Firenze, "Luminor Panerai - Marina Militare", No. 0128, Ref. 5218-202/A. Produced in 1993. Fine and rare, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, titanium nitrate-treated stainless steel military diver?s wristwatch with black Panerai buckle.

C. Three-body, satiné black, stainless steel screweddown case back, straight lugs, winding crown with security lever. D. Black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes. Tritium-coated "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 16''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,500 - 10,000

Sold: USD 28,750

LOT 104

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?Mare Nostrum? Officine Panerai, Firenze, ?Mare Nostrum?, No. 0043, Ref. 5218-301/A. Made in 1993. Fine and very rare, large, water-resistant, stainless steel, gentleman?s wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and a stainless steel Officine Panerai buckle.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, tachometer graduation on the bezel, concave lugs, screweddown case back, sapphire crystal. D. Black with luminous indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register. Luminous "bâton" hands .M. Cal. 11''', rhodiumplated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness: 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,700 - 8,000

Sold: USD 8,050

LOT 105

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"Luminor - Marina" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor - Marina", No. B 1931/3000, Ref. OP 6519. Made in a limited edition of 3000 examples in 1999. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel and PVD-coated, military diver's wristwatch with original Panerai buckle.

C. Three-body, matte, screwed-down case back, straight lugs, patented winding-crown with security lever, sapphire crystal. D. Black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds at 9. Tritiumcoated "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 16''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 54 x 54 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 6,500 - 8,000

Sold: USD 9,200

LOT 106

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?Luminor? Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor", No. BO735/1500, Ref. OP 6521. Made in a limited edition of 1500 examples in 1999. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant to 300 meters, titanium-nitrate-treated stainless steel military diver?s wristwatch.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, winding crown with security lever, sapphire crystal. D. Black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes. Tritium-coated steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 6497-2, rhodium-plated with special Panerai decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,300 - 5,000

Sold: USD 7,130

LOT 107

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?Luminor Panerai - Marina Militare" Officine Panerai, Firenze, "Luminor Panerai - Marina Militare", No. 0116, Ref. 5218-202/A. Produced in 1993. Fine and rare, large, water-resistant, cushion-shaped, titanium nitrate-treated stainless steel military diver?s wristwatch with black Panerai buckle.

C. Three-body, satiné black, stainless steel screwed-down case back, straight lugs, winding crown with security lever. D. Black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes. Tritium-coated "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 16''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 6,500 - 8,000

Sold: USD 27,600

LOT 108

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?Sly Tech Daylight? Officine Panerai, Firenze, ?Luminor Daylight - Sly Tech Panerai?, No 077/200, Ref. 5218-207/a. Made in a limited edition of 200 examples in 1995 in collaboration with Sylvester Stallone. Fine, large and extremely rare, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver?s wristwatch with a large stainless steel Panerai buckle.

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back with Silvester Stallone's autograph, winding crown with security lever, sapphire crystal. D. White soft enamel with black Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions with Arabic 5-minute markers, subsidiary seconds dial at 9. Tritium-coated "bâton" hands. M. Cal 13''', 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self -compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 12,000 - 16,000

EUR 10,000 - 13,000

Sold: USD 21,850

LOT 109

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So-called "Rolex Panerai" Officine Panerai, No. 1009551, Ref. 3646, first generation. Made in 1940. Very fine and extremely rare, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver's wristwatch with Panerai buckle.

C. Signed Oyster Watch Co, three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, wire lugs. D. Black with radium-coated mixed Arabic, Roman, bâton and triangular indexes. Radium-coated blued steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 15 3/4''', signed Rolex, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dim. 47 x 47 mm. Thickness: 15 mm.

Grading System:

USD 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 33,000 - 40,000

Sold: USD 59,800

LOT 110

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So-called "Rolex Panerai" Officine Panerai, No. 261097, Ref. 3646, first generation. Made in 1943. Very fine and extremely rare, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver's wristwatch.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, wire lugs. D. Black with radium-coated mixed Arabic, Roman, bâton and triangular indexes. Radium-coated blued steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 15 3/4''', signed Rolex, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dim. 47 x 47 mm. Thickness: 15 mm.

Grading System:

USD 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 33,000 - 40,000

Sold: USD 46,000

LOT 111

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

So-called "Rolex Panerai" Officine Panerai, No. 260519, Ref. 3646, first generation. Made in 1943. Very fine and extremely rare, large, cushionshaped, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver's wristwatch.

C. Signed Rolex, three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, wire lugs. D. Black with radium-coated mixed Arabic, Roman, bâton and triangular indexes. Radium-coated blued steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 15 3/4''', signed Rolex, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dim. 47 x 47 mm. Thickness: 15 mm.

Grading System:

USD 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 33,000 - 40,000

Sold: USD 69,000

LOT 112

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?Pre-Patent Marina Militare? Officine Panerai, ?Marina Militare? Ref 6154. Made in 1953. Very rare, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, 8-day going, stainless steel military diver?s wristwatch with original water-repellent leather band and buckle.

C. Signed Rolex, three-body, polished and brushed, straight lugs, winding-crown with security lever. D Two plate; Black upper plate with pierced Arabic numerals and indexes over a luminous-coated lower plate, subsidiary seconds at 9. Radium-coated "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 16''', signed Angelus, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dim. 47 x 47 mm Thickness 18 mm.

Grading System:

USD 0 - 0

Sold: USD 74,750

LOT 113

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?The Only Vintage Left-handed Marina Militare? Officine Panerai, ?Marina Militare?, Ref. 6152-1. Made in 1953 for the Italian Navy. Unique and fine, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, left-handed, stainless steel military diver?s wristwatch.

C. Signed Rolex, three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, straight lugs, winding-crown with pre-atent security lever on the left side of the case to be worn on the right arm, anti-magnetic dust-cap. D. Two plate; black upper plate with pierced Arabic numerals and indexes over a luminous-coated lower plate. Radiumcoated "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 15 3/4''', signed Rolex, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dim. 47 x 47 mm. Thickness 18 mm.

Grading System:

USD 0 - 0

Sold: USD 92,000

LOT 114

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"Luminor? Officine Panerai, ?Luminor?, Ref. 6152-1. Made in the late 1950s for the Italian Navy. Fine and very rare, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver?s wristwatch with Panerai buckle.

C. Signed Rolex, three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, straight lugs, winding-crown with security lever, anti-magnetic dust-cap. D. Two plate; black upper plate with pierced Arabic numerals and indexes over a luminous-coated lower plate. Radium-coated "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 15 3/4''', signed Rolex, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial signed Panerai; case and movement signed Rolex. Dim. 47 x 47 mm. Thickness 18 mm.

Grading System:

USD 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 33,000 - 40,000

Sold: USD 59,800

LOT 115

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So-Called ?Egyptian Commando? Officine Panerai, Firenze, "Radiomir Panerai", "8 Giorni Brevettato", No. 38, Ref. Mod. G.P.F. 2/56. Made in 1956 for the Egyptian Navy. Very rare and very large, water-resistant, 8-day going, aluminum military diver?s wristwatch with original water-repellent leather strap and a stainless steel Panerai buckle.

C. Three-body, brushed, revolving and graduated bezel, concave lugs, case back with 6 screws. D. Black with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9. Radium-coated "bâton" hands. M. Cal. Angelus 10.48, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 60 mm. Thickness 19 mm.

Grading System:

USD 0 - 0

Sold: USD 74,750

LOT 116

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?Luminor Commando Set? Officine Panerai Firenze, "Luminor". Made in the 1950s. Extremely rare set of three military diving instruments comprising: wristwatch, compass and depth gauge, made for the Italian Navy Commandos.

1. Fine and rare, large, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver?s wristwatch, Ref. 6152-1, with original water-repellent leather band and buckle. C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back, winding-crown with security lever, straight lugs. D. Two plate; black upper plate with pierced Arabic numerals and indexes over a luminous-coated lower plate. Radium-coated "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 15 3/4''', signed Rolex, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dim. 47 x 47 mm. Thickness 18 mm.

Grading System:

USD 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 50,000 - 65,000

Sold: USD 69,000

LOT 117

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"Luminor? Officine Panerai, ?Luminor?, Ref. 6152-1. Made in the late 1950s for the Italian Navy. Fine and very rare, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver?s wristwatch.

C. Signed Rolex, three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, straight lugs, winding-crown with security lever, anti-magnetic dust-cap. D. Two plate; black upper plate with pierced Arabic numerals and indexes over a luminous-coated lower plate. Radium-coated "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 15 3/4''', signed Rolex, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial signed Panerai; case and movement signed Rolex. Dim. 47 x 47 mm. Thickness 18 mm.

Grading System:

USD 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 33,000 - 40,000

Sold: USD 50,600

LOT 118

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

?Luminor Commando Set? Officine Panerai Firenze, "Luminor". Made in the 1950s. Extremely rare set of three military diving instruments comprising: wristwatch, compass and depth gauge, made for the Italian Navy Commandos:

1. Fine and rare, large, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver?s wristwatch, Ref, 6152-1, with original water-repellent leather band and buckle. C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back, winding-crown with security lever, straight lugs. D. Two plate; black upper plate with pierced Arabic numerals and indexes over a luminous-coated lower plate. Radium-coated "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 15 3/4''', signed Rolex, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dim. 47 x 47 mm. Thickness 18 mm.

Grading System:

USD 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 50,000 - 65,000

Sold: USD 63,250

LOT 119

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?Steel 565? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 967862, case No. 661196, Ref. 565. Production of this reference started in 1938. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a white gold buckle. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back. D. Matte silver with applied steel Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 16,000 - 25,000

Sold: USD 23,000

LOT 120

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Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 625749, case No. 625749, Ref. 1463. Made in 1942/43. Very fine and extremely rare, early, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, anti-magnetic protection cap, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied white gold indexes and Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer tachometer scale with base 1000. White gold "baton" hands. M. Cal. 13'''-130, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12,5 mm.

Grading System:

USD 140,000 - 180,000

EUR 115,000 - 145,000

Sold: USD 145,800

LOT 121

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Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 551512, case No. 382526, Ref. 6561. Made in the 1960s. Very fine and rare, center-seconds, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, faceted lugs. D. Silver with applied faceted indexes. White gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. V454/5B, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness: 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 5,500 - 7,000

LOT 122

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Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1220092, case No. 524384, Ref. 3579/1. Made in the 1970s. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, lapidated lugs. D. Satiné silver with applied steel ?bâton? indexes. Steel ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 23-300PM, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodiumplated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 38 mm. Thickness: 7 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,300 - 5,000

LOT 123

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Oyster, "Anti-Magnetic", Ref. 2081. Made in the 1920s. Fine and rare, octagonal, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, polished, stainless steel screwed-down case back and crown, wire lugs. D. Two-tone matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Radium-coated blued steel hands. M. Gnanex Cal. 10 1/2 ''', rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance-spring. Dial and case signed. Dim. 32 x 33 mm. Thickness: 11 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,700 - 2,200

EUR 1,400 - 1,800

Sold: USD 2,070

LOT 124

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Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 574786, case No. 392287, Ref. 6704. Made in the 1960s. Fine and elegant, thin, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped and reeded bezel, straight lugs. D. Matte silver with applied white gold bâton indexes. White gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1003, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness: 4 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: USD 5,750

LOT 125

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"Explorer Color Change Dial" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1016. Made in 1960. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Brown with radium-coated Arabic numerals and bâton indexes. Radium-coated "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,700

Sold: USD 4,600

LOT 126

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So-called "Polar Dial" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Ref. 6098. Made in 1952. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Off-white honeycomb with applied steel Arabic numerals, dart indexes and radium-coated dots. Radium-coated steel "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 775, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness:14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,700

Sold: USD 4,830

LOT 127

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"Explorer" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1016. Made in the late 1970s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and bâton indexes. Tritium-coated "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,700

Sold: USD 5,290

LOT 128

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So-called "Polar Dial" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Ref. 6298/6299. Made in 1956. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Off-white honeycomb with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, dart indexes and radium-coated dots. Radium-coated yellow gold "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 775, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,700

Sold: USD 4,830

LOT 129

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"Explorer" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6610. Made in 1957. Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, gilt outer minute track. Radium-coated "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 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. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,700

Sold: USD 4,600

LOT 130

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 990199, case No. 2629294, Ref. 3285. Made in the 1960s. Fine, square, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with an integrated and linen-textured 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, brushed. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic 12 and faceted indexes. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 6''', stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 16 x 16 mm. Thickness: 6 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,800 - 2,300

EUR 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 131

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Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 137138, case No. 89459. Made in the 1960s. Very fine, 18K yellow gold and diamond lady's wristwatch with integrated and textured 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, bezel set with 30 round diamonds. D. Tiger?s eye. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 2003, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 25 mm. Thickness: 5 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,200 - 2,700

EUR 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: USD 2,415

LOT 132

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To be Sold Without Reserve Corum, "Coin Watch". Produced in the 1990s. Very fine and unusual, thin, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch fitted into a 20 U.S. Dollar gold coin dated 1900 with an integrated and textured 18K yellow gold Corum bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, satiné, on one side the American Eagle and "In God we Trust", on the other the effigy of Liberty 1900, graduated bezel, cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. Gold United States 20 Dollar coin. Black "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 9???, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 5 mm. Approx. overall length: 180 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,300

Sold: USD 3,220

LOT 133

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Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1280226, case No. 2703055, Ref. 3588-1. Made in the 1970s. Fine, thin, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an integrated and linen-textured 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet.

C. Three body, solid, polished and brushed, "Clous-de-Paris" bezel repeating the bracelet decoration. D. Champagne with painted radial Roman numerals. Black "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 28-255, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 21K gold rotor segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness: 6.5 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 5,500 - 7,500

EUR 4,500 - 6,000

Sold: USD 5,520

LOT 134

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Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 786058, case No. 427154, Ref. 2591. Made in the early 1960s. Fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a woven 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet and extended clasp. Accompanied by a strap with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave bezel, hooded cylindrical lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 23-300, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness: 6.5 mm. Approx. overall length: 215 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,700

Sold: USD 7,475

LOT 135

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Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 804870, case No. 602759. Made in the 1920s. Very fine, rectangular and curved 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, dedicated hinged case back. D. Matte silver with yellow gold painted Arabic numerals. Yellow gold ?Eventail? hands. M. Cal. 9''', nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement ?à moustache?, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 8 positions, blued steel flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 30 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: USD 7,015

LOT 136

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Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 155550, case No. 283719. Made in the 1920s. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped and curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, straight lugs, screwed bars, "bombé" crystal. D. ?Guilloché? champagne with painted radial Arabic numerals and outer minute track. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 11 1/2''', frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, wolf's tooth winding wheels. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 34 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 13,000 - 16,000

EUR 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 137

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Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by Tiffany & Co., No. 183107, case No. 600873. Made in the 1920s. Very fine and rare, large, tonneau-shaped and curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, hinged case back, "bombé" crystal, straight lugs. D. Matte silver with bold radial luminous Arabic numerals. Luminous blued steel "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 11 1/2''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-spring, wolf's tooth winding wheels. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 12,000 - 14,000

EUR 10,000 - 11,500

Sold: USD 21,850

LOT 138

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Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 188117, made for Tiffany & Co., New York. Produced circa 1910. Fine and elegant, thin, keyless, 18K yellow gold dress watch.

C. Four-body, ?demi-bassine?, solid, polished, hinged and dedicated gold cuvette. D. Off-white enamel with painted bold Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. Cal. 17???, maillechort, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement ?à moustache?, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 8 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Case and movement signed, dial signed by the retailer. Diam. 45

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: USD 2,530

LOT 139

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To be Sold Without Reserve Eduard Koehn, Genève, No. 86131, case No. 9580. Retailed by J. E. Caldwell & Co. Made in the 1920s. Fine, keyless, 14K pink gold dress watch.

C. Three-body, ?demi-bassine?, solid, polished, hinged gold cuvette. D. White with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. Cal. 18???, nickel, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator, ?wolfs-teeth? winding wheels. Dial signed by the retailer, case numbered, movement signed Ed. Koehn, Geneva, Swiss and by the retailer. Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: USD 1,035

LOT 140

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?Aime ton semblable, tends lui une main secourable" Tempor Watch Co., Swiss, ?Aime ton semblable, tends lui une main secourable", case by Holy Frères. Made circa 1930. Fine and very unusual, triangular, keyless, silver Masonic watch with multi-colored enamel dial.

C. Three-body, solid, front bezel decorated with Masonic symbols and the blue-enameled letters ?GJB?, case back centered with Solomon's Temple surrounded by Masonic symbols. D. White enamel, painted with multi-colored Masonic symbols as numerals, outer blue minute divisions, center with the title motto. Pink gold? Louis XVI? hands. M. Cal. 13''', frosted gilt, 7 jewels, cylinder escapement, 3-spoke brass balance, flat balance spring. Case signed. Dim. 67 mm. height (with bow).

Grading System: A

USD 1,700 - 2,200

EUR 1,400 - 1,800

Sold: USD 4,945

LOT 141

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To be Sold Without Reserve, Geneva, No. 105762, case No. 67570. Made in the early 1900s. Very fine, keyless, 14K pink gold pocket watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine", solid, polished, bezel and back rim with engine-turned decoration, gold hinged cuvette. D. Ivory-colored with painted blue Arabic numerals, outer gold dot minute divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds dial. Pink gold "Louis XVI" hands. M. Cal. 18 1⁄2''', First Quality Swiss, rhodium-plated, ?perlage? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial signed, case signed: ?AWC Co.?, movement signed: ?Morck & Herberger, Warren Pa.? Diam. 51 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: USD 805

LOT 142

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To be Sold Without Reserve, Tiffany & Co. , No. 83127. Made for Tiffany by Ed. Koehn, Geneva, Switzerland circa 1910. Very fine, keyless, 18K yellow gold lady's pendant watch.

C. Four-body, ?demi-bassine?, solid, polished, case back with monogram, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with painted radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track with red Arabic 5-minute markers, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 12 1/2''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 7 positions, blued steel flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed, case and movement also signed ?Ed. Koehn, Geneva, Switzerland?. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: USD 690

LOT 143

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"Secondes Foudroyantes" Jules Jürgensen, Copenhagen, made in Switzerland, No. 11762. Made for the North American market circa 1870. Very fine, hunting-cased, keyless, 18K pink gold pocket watch with double-train, independent seconds with 1/5 seconds diablotine and Jürgensen's patent bow setting.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", solid, polished, engine-turned case band, bezel engraved ?Patent 1867 January 15?, case back inside with inscription dated 1905, glazed gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, outermost 1/5th seconds divisions, subsidiary 1/5th seconds jump diablotine. Blued-steel "Breguet" hands (damaged). M. Cal. 20''?, nickel, 25 jewels, straight line counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, off-center index regulator with Jürgensen micrometer scale, tandem winding, independent seconds function and diablotine locked when cover is closed. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,300

Sold: USD 4,255

LOT 144

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To be Sold Without Reserve, Jules Jürgensen, Copenhagen, No. 13668. Made in Switzerland circa 1880. Very fine, hunting-cased, keyless, 18K pink gold pocket watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", solid, polished, monogrammed front cover, glazed gold cuvette. D. White enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 20???, nickel, 19 jewels, most in screwed gold châtons, straight line counterpoised long lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, off-center index regulator with Jürgensen micrometer scale, Jules Jürgensen patented bow-setting mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,500

Sold: USD 2,645

LOT 145

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E. Mathey, Swiss, No. 36048. Made in 1912. Very fine, keyless, minute-repeating, 14K pink gold pocket watch with chronograph and instentaneous 30- minute register .

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", solid, polished, monogrammed case back inside with inscription, hinged gold cuvette with concentric "guilloché" decoration. D. Double-sunk white enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute and seconds divisions with 5 minute/seconds red Arabic markers, subsidiary dials for the seconds and the 30- minute register. Pink gold "Louis XVI" hands. M. Cal. 20???, nickel, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 4 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,600 - 2,000

EUR 1,300 - 1,600

Sold: USD 2,760

LOT 146

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?Répétition à Minutes - Chronographe? Henry Sandoz, Le Locle, ?Répétition à Minutes - Chronographe?, No. 264, case No. 36664. Made circa 1890. Very fine, hunting cased, keyless, minute-repeating, 18K pink gold pocket watch with single button chronograph.

C. Five-body, "bassine et filets", polished, front cover with dedication dated 1890. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute and 1/5th seconds chronograph divisions, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold ?Louis XVI" hands, set with 3 diamonds. M. Cal. 19''', decorated with the Sandoz family crest signed: ?Sine Dolo?, maillechort, "fausses côtes" decoration, 32 jewels, straight line counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, ?H. Sandoz Patent Regulator?, chronograph button on the band, repeating on gongs through activating slide on the band. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,700

Sold: USD 4,140

LOT 147

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Longines, ?Chronographe?. Made in the 1920s. Very fine, keyless, 18K yellow gold chronograph watch with instantaneous 30-minute register, tachometer and telemeter scale.

C. Four-body, ?demi-bassine?, solid, polished, engine-turned case back with monogram, gold hinged cuvette stamped with award medals from different exhibitions. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph divisions, outermost red telemeter and blue/black tachometer graduations, sunk subsidiary seconds and instantaneous 30-minute register dials. Yellow gold ?Breguet? hands. M. Cal. 19.73N, maillechort, 3/4-plate, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, palladium Breguet balance spring, ?Wilmot?s? patented micrometer regulator . Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,800 - 2,300

EUR 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: USD 2,875

LOT 148

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"Marine GMT" Alain Silberstein, France, "Marine GMT", No. 486/500. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples in 1995. Fine, two-time zone, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with date and second time zone.

C. Three-body, thick, polished, transparent screwed-down case back, triangular winding crown, quick change of second time zone, rotating graduated bezel, sapphire crystals. D. White tritium-coated round indexes, aperture for the date. Yellow "serpentine", red triangular and blue "bâton" hands, second time-zone hand a script "HOME". M. Cal. 5008, rhodium-plated, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and case signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,200 - 2,700

EUR 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: USD 4,140

LOT 149

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?Cyclope? Alain Silberstein, "Cyclope", France, No 219/500. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples in 1995. Fine jump-hour, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with wandering jump-hours.

C. Two-body, thick, transparent screwed-down case back, flat bezel, straight lugs, triangular lacquered white winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. Black with outer minutes and seconds scale, mystery rotating disc with eyeshaped index pointing to the minutes on the outer scale with jump-hours in the index's round aperture, centerseconds. Yellow "serpentine" hand. M. Cal. 2824, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, gilt rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: USD 4,830

LOT 150

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Girard-Perregaux, No. B-4035, Ref.7000GBM. Made in the late 1990s. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round olive button chronograph, registers, date and a Girard-Perregaux stainless steel buckle.

C. Three-body, polished, case back with screws, gold bezel with tachymeter, straight lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Silver with applied gold ?bâton? indexes, gilt subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 30-minute and 12-hour registers, aperture for the date. Luminous gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 800-064, rhodium-plated, 39 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 2,500

EUR 1,600 - 2,000

LOT 151

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Bertolucci, "Perpetual Calendar Automatic", Ref. 691 41-1004. Made circa 2000. Fine, astronomic, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and an integrated, sand-finished and polished stainless steel Bertolucci fancy link bracelet and deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, case back with 4 screws, brushed steel band and lugs, polished rounded bezel, sapphire crystal. D. Satiné silver with applied white gold bâton indexes, mother of earl subsidiary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months and the leap year, graduation for the age of the moon, aperture for the moon phases. White gold hands. M. Cal. 8840, gilt brass, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness: 11 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,500 - 3,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: USD 2,530

LOT 152

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Van der Bauwede, "Magnum Chronograph Churchill". Made circa 2000. Fine, large, tonneau-shaped and curved, silver 800 gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, day and date and a Van der Bauwede deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, case back with 6 screws, hexagonal-shaped winding-crown and buttons, sapphire crystal. D. Bicolor "oeil-de-perdrix" decorated silver and black with Arabic numerals on a plain black reserve, luminous indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, apertures for the day and date. Luminous steel "lozenge" hands. M. Cal. 35, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 40 x 48 mm. Thickness: 14 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 2,500

EUR 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: USD 2,300

LOT 153

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Breguet, "Rattrapante", No. 2890I, Ref. 3947. Produced in the late 1990s. Very fine and rare, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with round and oval button split-seconds chronograph, register and a platinum Breguet deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, transparent case back with screws, reeded band, straight lugs with screwed bars, sapphire crystals. D. "Guilloché" silver with painted radial Roman numerals on an outer plain reserve, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dials, secret Breguet signature. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 533N, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, swanneck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 35,000 - 45,000

EUR 28,000 - 37,000

LOT 154

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Breguet, Horloger de la Marine, "Chronographe Automatique Marine", No. 5138H. Made in the 1990s. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, date, mother of pearl dial and an 18K yellow gold Breguet deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, case back with screws, reeded band, gold screwed bars, protected winding-crown. D. Mother of pearl two-tone "guilloché" with painted radial Roman numerals and diamonds indexes on a plain reserve, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer 1/5th seconds scale, aperture for the date. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. Cal. 576, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 21 K hand-guilloché gold central rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 12,000 - 16,000

LOT 155

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?Equation of Time, Perpetual Calendar? Breguet, ?Equation of Time, Perpetual Calendar?, Automatic, No. 8525, Ref 3477. Made in the 1990s. Very fine and rare, self-winding, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with equation of time, perpetual calendar, power-reserve and a platinum Breguet deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, reeded band, gold screwed bars, transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. Two-tone "guilloché" silver with painted radial Roman numerals on an outer plain reserve, subsidiary sectors for the equation of time and the power reserve indication, subsidiary dials for the days of the month, the months and the leap year, aperture for the days of the week at 12, secret Breguet signature. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 502 QPET, rhodium-plated, hand-engraved, 38 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balancespring, skeletonized off-center gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System:

USD 55,000 - 75,000

EUR 45,000 - 60,000

Sold: USD 57,500

LOT 156

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Breguet, No. 4951, Ref. 3650. Made in the 1990s. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, 50-hour power reserve, sector for the retrograde 24-hour indication and an 18K yellow gold Breguet deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, reeded band, straight lugs, gold screwed bars, transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. "Guilloché" silver with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve, aperture for the tourbillon with polished steel bridge, seconds hand on the tourbillon shaft, sectors for the up-and-down and 24-hour indications. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 560, gilt brass, hand engraved, 24 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System:

USD 35,000 - 43,000

Sold: USD 52,900

LOT 157

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"Tri-Compax" Universal Genève, "Tri-Compax". Made in the 1960s. Fine, astronomic, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, triple date and moon phases.

C. Three-body, polished, tachometer graduation on the black bezel to 500 units per hour, lapidated lugs. D. Bicolor silver and black with painted indexes and luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds scale, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, graduation for the days of the month concentric to the moon phase aperture, apertures for the days of the week and the month. Steel "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 281, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 2,500

EUR 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: USD 3,565

LOT 158

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

"Snow drop" LeCoultre, "Memovox", Ref. E 877. Made in the 1970s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with alarm, date, two crowns and a stainless steel link bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. One-body, polished, hooded lugs, the crown at 2 activates the central revolving alarm dial. D. Bicolor blue and anthracite with applied steel faceted and tritium-coated indexes, aperture for the date, inner revolving disc for the alarm. Tritium-coated steel ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 916, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 43 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 1,800

EUR 1,200 - 1,500

LOT 159

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Chronograph". Made in the 1960s. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. Three-body, polished, triangular lugs, screwed-down case back, graduated black bezel. D. Bicolor black and silver with tritium-coated indexes, outer tachometer graduation, ?guilloché? subsidiary silver dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Tritium-coated steel ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 72, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness: 15 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 2,500

EUR 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: USD 2,530

LOT 160

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

To be Sold Without Reserve, Omega, "Speedmaster Professional". Production of the Speedmaster started in 1957. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and a stainless steel Omega link bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, tachometer graduation on the black bezel, screwed-down case back engraved with the Speedmaster logo and the motto "The First Watch Worn on the Moon, Flight qualified by NASA for all manned space missions", anti-magnetic protection cap, stylized lapidated lugs. D. Black with tritium-coated indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Tritium-coated white ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 861, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness: 14 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 800 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,518

LOT 161

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

To be Sold Without Reserve, Blancpain, "Fifty Fathoms, Rotomatic Incabloc", Ref. 1573. Made in the 1950s. Fine and rare, stainless steel, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, anti-magnetic diver's wristwatch.

C. Four-body, polished, graduated and bi-directional revolving bezel, screwed-down case back, anti-magnetic protection shield. D. Black with radium-coated indexes. Radium-coated ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. AS 1361N, 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. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,200 - 2,000

Sold: USD 2,530

LOT 162

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Waldan International, "World Time", No. 104. Made circa 2004. Fine, "World Time", center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman?s wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Waldan buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, transparent and screwed-down case back, fluted straight lugs, bezel graduated to 12 hours, sapphire crystals. D. Bi-color black and off-white with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and indexes in 24 hours on a black outer reserve, revolving off-white center disc bearing the names of 24 cities around the world. Pink gold "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 2893-3, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" and "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,700

Sold: USD 4,830

LOT 163

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Waldan International, "Alarm", No. 100. Made circa 2004 in a limited edition of 100 examples. Fine, center-seconds, 18K pink gold gentleman?s wristwatch with alarm, date and an 18K pink gold Waldan International buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and manual.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, winding crown at 4, alarm crown at 2, fluted straight lugs, domed sapphire crystal. D. White with painted Breguet numerals, aperture for the date. Black "Breguet" hands, "Serpentine" red alarm hand. M. Cal. 13???, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,300 - 2,800

EUR 1,900 - 2,300

LOT 164

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Oscar Waldan, "Chronometer Chronograph", No. 289. Made circa 2004. Fine, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, triple date, moon phases and an 18K pink gold Waldan buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel and lugs, screwed-down transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. Green with applied red Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, the seconds and the 24 hours, outer graduation for the days of the month in gold Arabic numerals, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Pink gold "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 7751, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" and "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator, gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,500 - 5,500

EUR 3,700 - 4,500

Sold: USD 4,830

LOT 165

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Oscar Waldan, "Chronometer Chronograph", No. 46. Made circa 2004. Fine, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, triple date, moon phases and an 18K white gold Waldan buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel and lugs, screwed-down transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. White with applied red Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, the seconds and the 24 hours, outer graduation for the days of the month in Arabic numerals, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Black "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 7751, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" and "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,700

Sold: USD 4,600

LOT 166

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To be Sold Without Reserve Ebel, "Tarawa", Automatic, Ref. E 9127J40. Production of the Tarawa model started in 2004. Fine, rectangular curved, self-winding, water-resistant to 3 ATM, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Ebel deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, polished, bezel and crystal "thrice domed", transparent case back with 8 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Two-tone silver with applied Roman numerals and luminous indexes, sunk subsidiary seconds dial, aperture for the date. Faceted luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 127, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 45 mm. Thickness: 11 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 800 - 1,600

Sold: USD 575

LOT 167

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Cartier, "Pasha - Power Reserve", Ref. 1033. Produced in the 1990s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 330ft/100m, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, 45-hour power reserve and a stainless steel Cartier deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, case back with 8 screws, 18K yellow gold graduated uni-directional revolving bezel, screwed-down cabochon sapphire-set winding crown protection with security link, "Vendôme" type lugs, sapphire crystal. D. ?Guilloché? and matte silver with painted Arabic numerals and applied yellow gold indexes on a plain reserve, aperture for the date, up-and-down graduation at 6. Luminous ?lozenge" hands. M. Cal. 050, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness: 10 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,500 - 3,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 168

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Cartier, "Pasha ? Two-Time Zone", Ref. 2388. Made in the late 1990s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date, 24 hour dial, 50-hour power reserve sector, second time zone and a stainless steel Cartier deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, transparent case back with 8 screws, stainless steel revolving graduated bezel, screwed-down cabochon sapphire-set winding crown protection with security link, "Vendôme" type lugs, sapphire crystals. D. ?Guilloché?? silvered with painted bâton indexes and Arabic numerals, power reserve sector at 6, subsidiary 24-hour dial at 12 for the second time zone, aperture for the date between 4 and 5. Luminous "lozenge" hands. M. Cal. 480, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,300

LOT 169

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Zenith, "Star Open El Primero Love" ChronoMaster, Ref. 03 1230 4021. Made in 2004. Fine and unusual, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel lady's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and a Zenith stainless steel deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished, stepped bezel, transparent case back with 4 screws, fluted lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Matte silver with painted large red radial Arabic numerals, subsidiary ?guilloché? dial for the 30-minute register, heart-shaped aperture at 11 to view the escapement. Red "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 4021, rhodium-plated, "oeil-deperdrix" decoration, 39 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness: 15 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,500

Sold: USD 7,130

LOT 170

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

To be Sold Without Reserve Gérald Genta, "Biretro", Ref. G 3714. Made circa 2000. Fine and unusual, jump-hour, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with retrograde minutes, retrograde date and a stainless steel Gérald Genta buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Three-body, polished, case back with 6 screws, fluted band, rounded bezel, straight lugs, screwed bars, windingcrown edged with dots, sapphire crystal. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, at 12, sector for the retrograde minutes and aperture for the jump hour, 150 degree sector for the date. Blued steel ?épée? hands. M. Cal. GA 4700, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness: 10 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 800 - 1,200

Sold: USD 2,760

LOT 171

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?Precision Timekeeper? August Ericsson, St. Petersburg, No. 1263, movement No. 12226. Made circa 1890. Very fine and rare, keyless, silver deck and pocket chronometer with spring detent escapement and guillaume balance.

C. Four-body, "Empire", solid, polished with gold hinges and pendant, silver hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with bold radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 50 mm (22'''), frosted gilt, 15 jewels, Earnshaw-type spring detent escapement, anibalbrass Guillaume compensation balance with gold temperature screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, gold wheel train, pinset. Dial and case signed, movement numbered on the pillar plate. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: USD 2,990

LOT 172

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 107757. Made in the early 1900s for the Polish market. Very fine, keyless, silver, gold and enamel pocket watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine", solid, polished, gold hinged crown and pendant, case back with blue enameled monogram, hinged silver cuvette with dedication. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 19''', frosted gilt, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic compensation balance with screws, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, Wilmot?s patented micrometer regulator. Dial case and movement signed. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,200 - 2,700

EUR 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: USD 4,830

LOT 173

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

To be Sold Without Reserve Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia, No. 61577, ?Special?. Made in the 1880s. Very fine, hunting-cased, keyless, 18K pink gold pocket watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", solid, engine-turned, hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 18???, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?wolfs-teeth? winding wheels. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,500

Sold: USD 2,530

LOT 174

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H. N. Squire & Sons, New York, No. 280259, movement attributable to Vacheron Contantin. Made circa 1910. Very fine, hunting-cased, keyless, 18K pink gold pocket watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine", hinged covers with peripheral ?Vermicelli? decoration, monogrammed cover, ?Vermicelli?-decorated case band, hinged and dedicated gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute blue Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 19???, nickel, damascened, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement ?à moustache?, cut bimetallic compensation balance, adjusted, blued steel Breguet balance spring, Brandt?s micrometer regulator, wolf-tooth winding wheels. Dial and movement signed by the retailer, case numbered, movement also engraved: ?Pat. Jan. 8. 1884?. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: USD 575

LOT 175

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To be Sold Without Reserve Swiss. Made in the 1890s. Fine, hunting-cased, keyless, double-dial, 14K pink gold pocket watch with ?independent? day and date.

C. Three-body, ?Louis XV?-style, solid, polished, engine-turned covers spring-loaded with patented device preventing the opening of the lower cover. D. Front: white enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary recessed seconds dial. Pink gold ?arrow? hands set each with a diamond. Back: white enamel ring dial with the date and the days of the week. M. Cal. 19???, nickel, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,200 - 1,600

LOT 176

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Tiffany & Co., New York, No. 7540. Made in the early 1900s. Very fine, keyless, 18K yellow gold dress watch with split-seconds chronograph.

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine,? solid, polished, case back with a crest, gold hinged cuvette, rectangular pusher on the band for the split-seconds function. D. White enamel with painted radial Arabic numerals, outer minute and 1/5th seconds divisions with red Arabic 5-minute/seconds markers, subsidiary sunk seconds dial. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 18''', nickel, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?swanneck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,500 - 5,500

EUR 3,700 - 4,500

LOT 177

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Gruen Watch Co., Cincinnati, Ohio and Bienne, Switzerland, ?Precision Extra?, No. 41826. Made for Henry Birks & Sons Limited, Canada, circa 1919. Very fine and rare, keyless, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold dress watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine", solid, polished, monogrammed case back, gold hinged cuvette dated ?Sept. 5th 1919?. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 17???, nickel, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic "chronometer" balance adjusted to all positions, isochronism and temperatures, blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial signed by the retailer, case and movement signed by ?Gruen Watch Co.? Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,800 - 5,800

EUR 4,000 - 4,700

Sold: USD 6,325

LOT 178

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Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 80058. Made for M. S. Smith & Co., Detroit, Michigan. Sold in 1888. Very fine and rare, keyless, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold pocket watch with split-seconds chronograph. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

C. Four-body, "bassine", solid, polished, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute and 1/5th seconds chronograph divisions with red Arabic 5 minutes/seconds markers. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 19''', maillechort, "fausses côtes" decoration, 26 jewels, straight line counterpoised and calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator, brushed steel chronograph work operated by a button on the band and on the crown, repeating on gongs through activating slide on the band. Dial and movement signed, case numbered and signed ?A.W.C.Co.? Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 22,000 - 27,000

EUR 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: USD 40,480

LOT 179

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Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 114270. Made circa 2000. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied luminous Arabic numerals and bâton indexes. Luminous "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 3130, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 11 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,500 - 3,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: USD 2,990

LOT 180

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

"GMT-Master II" Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "GMT-Master II", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 16710. Made circa 2000. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, two-time zone, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with special 24-hour bezel and hand, independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Oysterlock bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and protected winding-crown, graduated bidirectional revolving red and blue bezel for the diurnal and nocturnal hours of the second time-zone in 24 hours, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Black with luminous steel round and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 3185, rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness: 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: USD 3,680

LOT 181

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Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 15203. Made circa 2000. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch with date and a stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and gold crown, polished gold bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. Satiné blue with applied gold arabic and luminous indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx overall length 170 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 2,500

EUR 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: USD 2,760

LOT 182

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Breitling, Genève, "Cosmonaute", Certified Chronometer, Ref. A 12322. Made in 2000. Fine, water-resistant to 30 m, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with 24-hour dial, round button chronograph, registers, telemeter, slide-rule and a stainless steel Breitling buckle. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, bi-directional revolving reeded and graduated bezel, case back engraved with an equivalence scale for Celsius and Fahrenheit, lapidated lugs. D. Bicolor black and silver with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes in 24 hours, subsidiary ?guilloché? dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer graduation for the slide-rule and the telemeter. Tritium-coated steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 178, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, blued steel flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm. Thickness: 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,200 - 1,600

EUR 1,000 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,610

LOT 183

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Breitling, Genève, "Navitimer Special Series", Certified Chronometer, No. 8305. Made in the 1990s. Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, telemeter, slide-rule and a stainless steel Breitling buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, case back engraved with the "Breitling Fighters" logo and 6 different fighter planes, bi-directional revolving reeded bezel with slide-rule graduation, lapidated lugs. D. Bicolor black and silver with tritium-coated indexes, ?guilloché? subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer graduation for the tachometer and the telemeter. Tritium-coated steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 13, rhodiumplated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm. Thickness: 15 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,200 - 1,600

EUR 1,000 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,955

LOT 184

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Breitling, Genève, ?1884, Automatic", Ref. J 13049 X. Made circa 2000. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant to 50 m, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter and an 18K white gold Breitling deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back with logo and protected winding-crown, unidirectional revolving graduated bezel with support screws and 4 rider tabs, sapphire crystal. D. Satiné blue with applied steel and luminous indexes, subsidiary ?guilloché? dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. V. 13, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness: 15 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,400 - 3,200

EUR 1,900 - 2,600

Sold: USD 4,600

LOT 185

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Breitling, Genève, ?1884?, Ref. D 55046. Made in the 1990s. Fine, water-resistant to 100 m, stainless steel and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and a stainless steel Breitling deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back with logo and protected winding-crown, unidirectional revolving graduated bezel with support screws and 4 rider tabs, sapphire crystal. D. Bicolor bronze and blue with applied yellow gold and luminous indexes, subsidiary ?guilloché? dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer tachometer graduation, aperture for the date between 4 and 5. Luminous yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. With quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness: 10 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,400

EUR 800 - 1,100

Sold: USD 978

LOT 186

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Hublot, Genève, "Super Professional-MDM", Ref. 1850.1. Made in the 1990s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 1500 ft., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel double deployant clasp. Accompanied by fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, case back with 8 screws, screwed-down winding-crown, graduated unidirectional revolving bezel, slide in the band to lock the bezel and protect the winding-crown, hooded lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Black with luminous indexes. Luminous steel hands. M. ETA 2892/2, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial case and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 700 - 1,000

EUR 600 - 800

Sold: USD 1,610

LOT 187

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Bell & Ross, "Automatic Chronograph", No. 169/300. Made by Sinn in a limited edition of 300 examples circa 2000. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, titanium gentleman's wristwatch with date, round button chronograph, registers and a Bell & Ross titanium deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished, transparent screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel, lapidated lugs, service indicator on the lug at 8 to protect the movement, sapphire crystal. D. Black with painted white Arabic numerals and tritium-coated indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12- hour and 30-minute registers, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated white "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 7750, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial signed. Case and movement signed "Sinn". Diam. 41 mm. Thickness: 17 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 700 - 1,000

EUR 600 - 800

Sold: USD 1,495

LOT 188

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Bell & Ross, "Chronograph". Made by Sinn circa 2000. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date, round button chronograph, registers and a Bell & Ross stainless steel buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel, lapidated lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Black with painted white Arabic numerals and tritium-coated indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated white "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 7760, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial signed. Case and movement signed "Sinn". Diam. 41 mm. Thickness: 15 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 600 - 800

Sold: USD 1,265

LOT 189

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Corum, "Classical Grande Date", Automatic, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 922.201.20. Made circa 2000. Fine, large, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Corum deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, polished, case back with 6 screws and logo, rounded bezel, movable lugs, sapphire crystal. D. ?Guilloché? silver with painted radial Roman numerals, aperture for the date at 12. Steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 2824, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness: 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,200 - 1,600

EUR 1,000 - 1,300

Sold: USD 2,139

LOT 190

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

?Broad Arrow? Omega, "Speedmaster". Made circa 2000. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, with stainless steel bezel and Omega leather bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back engraved with the Speedmaster logo, anti-magnetic iron protecting cap, tachometer graduation on the bezel, stylized lapidated lugs. D. Black with tritium-coated indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Tritium-coated "skeleton"hands. M. Cal. 1863, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,400

EUR 800 - 1,100

Sold: USD 1,725

LOT 191

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

?Moon Watch? Omega, "Speedmaster Professional". Made circa 2000. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, with black bezel and stainless steel Omega bracelet and clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back engraved with the Speedmaster logo and dedication, anti-magnetic iron protecting cap, tachometer graduation on the black bezel, stylized lapidated lugs. D. Black with tritium-coated indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Tritium-coated "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1863, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 800 - 1,600

EUR 700 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,380

LOT 192

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Heuer, ?Monza?, Re-Edition. Made circa 2000. Fine, cushion-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, date and a Heuer stainless steel deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, case back with 4 screws, sapphire crystal. D. Cream with applied steel bâton markers, tritium dots and Arabic 12, outer minutes and 1/5th of a seconds track, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 30-minute and 12-hour registers, aperture for the date between 4 and 5. Tritium-coated steel "alpha" hands. M. Caliber 17, rhodium-plated, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 38 x 38 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 800 - 1,600

EUR 700 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,840

LOT 193

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Heuer ?Carrera Chronograph?, Ref. CS 3112. Made circa 2000. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and a stainless steel Heuer buckle. Accompanied by a box and certificate.

C. Two-body, polished, screwed-down case back, lapidated lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Bicolored salmon and silver with applied steel faceted bâton indexes and luminous dots, subsidiary "guilloché" dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1873, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 700 - 1,000

EUR 600 - 800

Sold: USD 1,610

LOT 194

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

"Luminor - Automatic Chrono" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor - Automatic Chrono", No. B017/100, Ref. OP 6515. Made in a limited edition of 100 examples in 1999. Very fine, oversized, cushion-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold diver?s wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer and a stainless steel Officine Panerai deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, transparent screwed-down case back, tachometer graduation on the bezel, straight lugs, winding crown with security lever with integrated chronograph buttons, sapphire crystals. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary sunk dials for the seconds, the 30-minute and 12-hour registers, central with Panerai decoration. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1185, rhodiumplated, "oeil-de-perdrix" and special ?Panerai? decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, rotor with engraved Panerai signature. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 40 x 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 11,000 - 14,000

EUR 9,000 - 11,500

Sold: USD 18,400

LOT 195

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

"Radiomir Platinum" Officine Panerai, "Radiomir Platinum", No. C05/99, Ref. OP 6542. Made in a limited edition of 99 examples in 2000. Very fine and rare, cushion-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum diver?s wristwatch with date and an 18K white gold buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, transparent screwed-down case back and winding-crown, wire lugs with 4 screws. D. Navy blue with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, double aperture for the large date. Luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. FP 6850, rhodiumplated, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 42 x 42 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 14,000 - 18,000

EUR 11,500 - 15,000

Sold: USD 23,575

LOT 196

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

"Portuguese Automatic 2000" International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Portuguese Automatic 2000", No. 453/ 1000. Made in a limited edition of 1000 examples in 2000 to commemorate the new millennium. Very fine and rare, large, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with 7-day power-reserve and a stainless steel IWC buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs, transparent case back. D. Black with applied steel Arabic numerals, subsidiary "guilloché" dials for the seconds and the up-anddown indication. Steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 5000, rhodiumplated. "fausses côtes" decoration, 44 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, skeletonized bi-directional rotor with gold medallion inlay engraved "IWC -Probus Scafusia - Seven (7) Days Power- Reserve". Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 9,000 - 13,000

EUR 7,500 - 11,000

Sold: USD 12,650

LOT 197

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Bulgari, Sports Chronograph, "Automatic", Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. SC 38S. Made in the late 1990s. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, rubber strap and stainless steel clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, crown and buttons, revolving bezel graduated for the decompression times, sapphire crystal. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds and 45-minute register dials. Luminous steel "flèche" and "lozenge" hands. M. Cal. 2882, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,300

EUR 1,200 - 2,000

Sold: USD 1,840

LOT 198

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Bulgari, "Automatic", No. 026/500, Ref. BB 33 SL. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Geneva Bulgari store in 1999. Fine, center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Bulgari deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, transparent case back, bezel engraved with the Bulgari signature, straight lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Matt silver with applied white gold Arabic numerals and indexes, aperture for the date. White gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 220, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness: 8 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,400

EUR 800 - 1,100

Sold: USD 1,035

LOT 199

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Reverso Septan-tième", "8 Jours", No. 5/500. Produced in a limited edition of 500 examples in pink gold to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the legendary "Reverso" model. Very fine and rare, astronomic, extra-large, rectangular, reversible, 18K pink gold gentleman?s wristwatch with large date, 8-day power reserve, night and day indication and an 18K pink gold Jaeger LeCoultre deployant clasp. Accompanied by a large grey wooden fitted box, a magnifying glass, a pair of white gloves and a certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, reeded bezel, inner transparent case back, outer case back engraved: " Reverso Septantième", sapphire crystals. D. "Guilloché" matte solid silver with painted black Arabic numerals on an outer plain reserve, "guilloché" subsidiary sunk seconds at 5, large double aperture for the date at 7, at 11 sector for the up-and-down indication, at 1 semicircular aperture for the night/day indication. Blued steel " Epée" hands. M. Cal. 879 in 18K pink gold,"fausses-côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, duo-spring-barrels, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 47 x 12 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 23,000

EUR 12,000 - 19,000

Sold: USD 17,250

LOT 200

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches an... Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005

"Reverso Grand Sport? Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Reverso?, ?Chronographe Rétrograde". Made in the 2000s. Fine, rectangular, double dial, stainless steel gentleman's reversible wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, date and a stainless steel Jaeger- LeCoultre brick-link bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Three-body, polished, ribbed bezel. D. Matte silver with central check pattern design and applied tritium-coated steel Arabic numerals and triangular indexes on a plain reserve, aperture for the date at 6, chronograph start/stop indication at 7.Tritium-coated steel ?lozenge? hands. Matt silver chronograph dial repeating the front decoration, dark gray chapter for the seconds and sector for the retrograde 30 minute register. Tritium-coated blued steel "lozenge" and "flèche" hands. M. Cal. 9''', copper-colored, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 42 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx overall length 185 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 5,500

EUR 3,300 - 4,500

Sold: USD 4,439