312 lots

LOT 201

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?Aéronavale? Breguet, ?Type XX, Aéronavale, Automatique?, Ref 3800. Made in the 1990s. Fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with ?retour en vol? round button chronograph, registers, date and an platinum Breguet deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving bezel, reeded band, sapphire crystal. D. Black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and applied white gold indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and the 30-minute registers, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated white gold ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 582Q, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial and case signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,500 - 10,000

Sold: USD 9,775

LOT 202

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?Foudroyante? Girard-Perregaux, "Vintage Chronograph à Rattrapante Foudroyante?, Automatic, Ref. 9021. Made circa 2000. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman?s wristwatch with square button chronograph, co-axial button split-seconds chronograph, 1/8th seconds foudroyante, register and an 18K pink gold Girard-Perregaux deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, case back with 4 screws, triangular lapidated lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Off-white with applied pink gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary "guilloché" seconds and 30-minute register dials. Luminous pink gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 8020, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 40 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 40 x 55 mm. Thickness 16 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 14,000 - 17,000

EUR 11,500 - 14,000

Sold: USD 16,100

LOT 203

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Girard-Perregaux, "Vintage" Chronograph Automatic, Ref. 2599. Made in 2001. Fine, rectangular curved, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman?s wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and a white gold Girard-Perregaux buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, case back with 4 screws, triangular lapidated lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied white gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dial. White gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 3080, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" and "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 38 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 47 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 5,200 - 6,000

EUR 4,200 - 5,000

Sold: USD 4,370

LOT 204

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European Company Watch, ?Panhard F 40?. Made in the 2000s. Fine, oversized, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with rectangular button chronograph, registers and a stainless steel ECW buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, round bezel, lapidated sides and lugs, case back with 4 screws and 1 nut, screweddown crown, sapphire crystal. D. Off-white with painted bâton indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 30-minute and 12-hour register. Black luminous ?bâton" hands. M. Rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 42 x 57 mm. Thickness 16 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,200 - 1,600

EUR 1,000 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,725

LOT 205

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?Luminor Submersible? Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor Submersible", Automatic, No. D 015/500, Ref. OP 6566. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces in 2001. Fine and rare, oversized, cushion-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, titanium military diver's wristwatch with date and titanium Officine Panerai link bracelet with concealed double deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, graduated uni-directional revolving bezel, winding crown with security lever, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Grey with luminous Arabic numerals and dot indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP III (base 7750 P1), rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" and special "Panerai" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 16 mm. Approx. Overall length 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,300

EUR 2,800 - 3,500

Sold: USD 5,750

LOT 206

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"Luminor Submersible" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor Submersible", Automatic, No. B 0450/1500, Ref. OP 6528. Made in a limited edition of 1500 examples in 1999. Fine, oversized, cushion-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, titanium military diver's wristwatch with date, rubber strap and titanium Panerai buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, graduated uni-directional revolving bezel, winding crown with security lever, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Textured black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 7750 P1, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" and special "Panerai" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 16 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,300 - 3,200

EUR 2,000 - 2,600

Sold: USD 3,910

LOT 207

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"Luminor - Marina" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor - Marina", No. E2556/3500, Ref. OP 6572. Made in a limited edition of 3500 examples in 2002. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant down to 300 m., titanium military diver's wristwatch with original Panerai buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, matte, screwed-down transparent case back, straight lugs, winding crown with security lever, sapphire crystal. D. Black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes. Luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 16''', rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" and special "Panerai" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,800 - 3,600

EUR 2,300 - 3,000

Sold: USD 3,450

LOT 208

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"Radiomir - GMT/Alarm" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Radiomir - GMT/Alarm", No. F028/500, Ref. OP 6563. Produced in a limited edition of 500 examples in 2003. Fine and rare, large, two-time zone, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date, alarm and 2 crowns. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, polished, screwed-down transparent case back, the crown at 2 is for winding the watch, time-setting and quick change of the date, the crown at 4 is for winding and setting the alarm, removable wire lugs with 4 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, outer 1/5th seconds scale and alarm graduation, aperture for the date at 3, aperture for the second time zone at 6. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 59 P, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" and special Panerai decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 42 x 42 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,500 - 7,000

EUR 4,500 - 5,700

Sold: USD 7,130

LOT 209

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So-Called "Jumbo" Patek Philippe, Genève, "Nautilus", Ref. 3700/1, second generation. Production of this model started in 1976. Very fine and rare, oversized, "carré galbé", self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with retrograde date and a stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet and deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, sapphire crystal. D. Grey with stripes, applied tritium-coated steel indexes, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 28'''-255, 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 free-sprung flat balance-spring, steel rotor with inset segment of 18K gold, bi-directional winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 38 x 42 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Approx. overall length: 185 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 9,500 - 12,500

EUR 7,800 - 10,000

Sold: USD 23,000

LOT 210

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So Called ?Jumbo I.Z.R.? Patek Philippe, Genève, ? Nautilus?, No.3148252, Ref. 3710/1A. Sold on January 12, 1999. Very fine, "carré galbé", center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with 48-hour power reserve, date and a stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three body, polished and brushed, sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied tritium-coated steel radial Roman numerals, aperture for the date, revolving disc for the up-and-down indication by means of a mobile "comète" and hand changing position according to the power-reserve. Tritium-coated steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 330 SC, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 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. 42 x 45 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Approx overall length 195 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,000 - 8,500

EUR 5,700 - 7,000

Sold: USD 14,950

LOT 211

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Cartier, Paris, "Vendôme Automatique". Made in the 1980s. Fine, self-winding, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, cabochon sapphire-set windingcrown. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals. Blued steel "épée" hands. M. Cal. 170, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness: 9 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,300

Sold: USD 4,140

LOT 212

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To be Sold Without Reserve, Hermès, Paris, Ref. CC1 250. Made in the 1980s. Fine, square, silver lady's quartz wristwatch with a silver buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, case back with 4 screws and embossed logo, cylindrical curved lugs. D. Off-white with painted Arabic numerals. Silver and black "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 976.001, with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 33 mm. Thickness: 7 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 200 - 300

EUR 150 - 250

Sold: USD 690

LOT 213

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Cartier, ?Collection Privée?, "Tortue", No. 0069 MG, Ref. 2518D. Produced circa 2000. Very fine, tonneau-shaped, waterresistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch and an 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with 8 screws, case band with 4 screws, octagonal sapphire-set winding- crown, sapphire crystals. D. "Guilloché" silver with painted radial Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 437 MC, rhodium-plated, engraved with special Cartier decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 34 x 43 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,500 - 10,000

Sold: USD 10,350

LOT 214

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To be Sold Without Reserve, Bulgari, ?Tubogas? Made in the 1990s. Fine, stainless steel lady?s quartz wristwatch with integrated stainless steel Bulgari ?Tubogas? flexible bracelet and diamond-set dial.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, bezel engraved with Bulgari signature. D. Black with diamond-set indexes. Steel ?bâton? hands. M. With quartz standardization. Dial and case signed. Diam. 25 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Approx. overall length: 165 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 600 - 800

EUR 500 - 650

Sold: USD 863

LOT 215

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To be Sold Without Reserve, Girard-Perregaux, Ref. 7700. Made in the 1990s. Fine, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's quartz wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, date, tachometer and an 18K yellow gold Girard Perregaux

C. Three-body, solid, polished, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 240 units per hour, straight lugs, sapphire crystal. D. White with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 30-minute and 12-hour registers, aperture for the date at 6. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 810- 015, with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness: 10 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 2,000 - 2,800

Sold: USD 1,035

LOT 216

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To be Sold Without Reserve, Bulgari, Ref. BB 30 SLD. Made in the 1990s. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel mid-size wristwatch with date and stainless steel Bulgari buckle.

C. Two-body, polished, flat bezel engraved with the Bulgari signature, straight lugs. D. Black with applied steel indexes and Arabic numerals, aperture for the date. M. With quartz standardization. Dial and case signed. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness: 6 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 500 - 700

EUR 400 - 600

Sold: USD 575

LOT 217

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"Luminor Submersible" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor Submersible" 1000 m., Automatic, "Diver's Professional", No. 347/500, Ref. OP 6541. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples in 2002. Fine, oversized, cushion-shaped, self-winding, waterresistant to 1000 meters, stainless steel military diver's wristwatch with date, 40-hour autonomy, helium escape valve and a stainless steel Panerai buckle.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, graduated unidirectional revolving bezel, patented winding-crown with security lever, helium escape valve in the band at 9, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Blue with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated steel ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. OP III (base 7750 P1), rhodium-plated, "oeil-deperdrix" and special "Panerai" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness: 18 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,700

Sold: USD 4,600

LOT 218

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?Aviator?s Fly-back Chronograph? Longines, No. 7367841, case No. 23473, Ref. 139. Made in the 1940s. Fine and very rare, stainless steel ?Staybrite? aviator?s wristwatch with independent single round button fly-back chronograph with central minute counter.

C. Four-body, polished, revolving reeded bezel inside engraved with 60-minute graduation, concave lugs, ballshaped crown. D. Black with radium-coated Arabic numerals, outer minute and 1/5th seconds graduation, subsidiary seconds dial. Steel radium-coated ?bâton? hands, red central hand for the elapsed minutes. M. Cal. 12.68 Z, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 47 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,500 - 7,500

EUR 4,500 - 6,000

Sold: USD 7,475

LOT 219

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"Daytona" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Cosmograph "Daytona", Ref. 16520. Made in the 1990s. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant to 100 meters, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, 50-hour autonomy and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster flip-lock bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, buttons and crown, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "crown guard", tachometer graduation on the bezel to 400 units per hour, sapphire crystal. D. Bi-colored black and silver with applied tritium-coated steel indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Tritium-coated steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 4030, rhodium-plated, "oeilde- 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. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 7,500 - 9,000

Sold: USD 10,005

LOT 220

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"Master Calendar" Franck Muller, Genève, "Master Calendar", No. 58, Ref. 2852 MC. Made in the 1990s. Very fine, tonneau-shaped, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date calendar and an 18K white gold Franck Muller link bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, case back with 4 screws, ?bombé? sapphire crystal. D. ?Guilloché? silver with painted radial Arabic numerals, concentric graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 2800, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 31 x 43 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 8,000 - 11,000

EUR 6,500 - 9,000

Sold: USD 7,475

LOT 221

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"Conquistador" Franck Muller, Genève, "Cintrée Curvex ? Conquistador?, No. 032, Ref. 8002 CC. Made in the 1990s. Very fine, large, tonneau-shaped and curved, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with oval shaped button chronograph, registers, date and a stainless steel Franck Muller buckle.

C. Two-body, polished, case back with 4 screws, screwed-down winding-crown, domed sapphire crystal. D. Black with large luminous painted radial Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the 12-hour and 30-minute register, aperture for the date at 6. Luminous steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal. FM 1185, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperatures, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 49 x 34 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 5,500 - 7,000

LOT 222

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"Cintrée Curvex" Franck Muller, Genève, "Cintrée Curvex ? S 6", No. 63/200, Ref. 2851 S6. Made in a limited edition of 200 examples to commemorate the year 2000. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with large date and an 18K white gold Franck Muller buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, case back with 4 screws and engraved ?Limited?, domed sapphire crystal. D. "Guilloché" silver with "sunray" pattern, painted radial Arabic numerals, aperture for the two-digit date, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "double spade" hands. M. Cal. 2800, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, shock-absorber, self compensating flat balance-spring, solid platinum rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 45 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,500

Sold: USD 7,360

LOT 223

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Cartier, "Tank Americaine," Ref. 1735-1. Made in the 1990s. Very fine, rectangular curved, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 8 screws, cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown, curved sapphire crystal. D. "Guilloché" silver with painted radial Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature. Blued steel "épée" hands. M. Cal. 430, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 45 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,500 - 4,000

Sold: USD 4,140

LOT 224

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"Opus" Chronoswiss, "Opus", Chronograph, No. 1797, Ref. CH 7525 K. Made in the 1990s. Very fine, skeletonized, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, date and an 18K yellow gold Chronoswiss deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, reeded bezel and back edge, screwed-down transparent case back, straight lugs, gold screwed bars, sapphire crystals. D. Skeletonized solid silver, outer 1/5th seconds scale, subsidiary ring dials for the days of the month at 3, the seconds at 9, 12-hour register at 6 and 30-minute register at 12. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. C 741, skeletonized and ?oeil-de-perdrix? decorated, gilt brass, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness: 15 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,500

Sold: USD 10,925

LOT 225

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?Pasha - Perpetual Calendar" Cartier, ?Pasha - Perpetual Calendar", No. 0206, Ref. 30003. Made in the 1990s. Very fine, center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's quartz wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, case back with 8 screws, concave bezel, "Vendôme" lugs, screwed-down cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown protection cover with security link, sapphire crystal. D. Matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, the leap year, blue oval aperture for the moon phases. Luminous blued steel "lozenge" hands. M. Cal. 616, with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: USD 10,580

LOT 226

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A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i. SA, ?Lange 1?, Ref. 151.025. Made circa 2000. Very fine, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with off-center hour dial, oversized date, power-reserve and a platinum A. Lange & Söhne flexible link bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back with 6 screws, curved straight lugs, push button on the band for the date correction, sapphire crystals. D. Satiné silver, off-center hour dial with applied white gold radial Roman numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 5, sector for the up-and-down indication at 3, oversized aperture for the date at 1. White gold ?alpha? hands. M. Cal. L 901.1, maillechort, 53 jewels, several in screw-mounted gold châtons, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator, hand-engraved balance bridge. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 18,000 - 23,000

EUR 15,000 - 19,000

Sold: USD 31,050

LOT 227

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A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i. SA., "Datograph?, No. 13437, case No. 123469, Ref. 403.035. Production of this reference started in 2000. Very fine, platinum gentleman?s wristwatch with square button fly-back chronograph, register, tachometer, oversized date and a platinum A. Lange & Söhne buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, rounded bezel, transparent case back with 6 screws, push button on the band for the date correction, sapphire crystals. D. Black, made from solid silver, applied white gold Roman numerals, bâton indexes and luminous dots, subsidiary ?guilloché? silver dials for the 60-second and 30-minute registers, outer tachometer graduation, below 12 aperture for the oversized date. Luminous white gold "alpha" hands. M. Cal. L 951.1, Glashütte 3/4 plate, maillechort, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 40 jewels including 4 in screw-mounted gold châtons, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, "swan-neck" micrometer regulator, hand-engraved balance bridge. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 25,000 - 30,000

EUR 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: USD 36,800

LOT 228

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"Portuguese - Répétition Minutes" International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Portuguese - Répétition Minutes", No. 113/250. Made in a limited edition of 250 examples in the 1990s. Very fine and rare, oversized, minute-repeating, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold IWC buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back, concave bezel and lugs. D. Off-white with applied pink gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at 9. M. Cal. 95290, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 54 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, repeating on gongs through activating slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam 43 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 33,000 - 40,000

LOT 229

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

"Tourbillon Double Face" Daniel Roth, "Tourbillon Double Face", No. 26. Produced in the 1990s. Extremely fine and rare, double-ellipse shaped, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, 42-hour power-reserve, date and an 18K white gold buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, case band with roll torus, transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. Front: "Guilloché" 18K white gold, plain silver ring dial with painted radial Roman numerals for the hours at 12, aperture for the visible one-minute tourbillon regulator under a polished steel bridge at 6, carrying the 3-arm seconds hand for the 3 concentric 20-second scales. Blued steel "flèche" hands. Back: 18K white gold with applied plain silver ring dial for the date and a sector dial for the up-and-down indication. M. Cal. DR 307, full plate with aperture for the tourbillon regulator, hand-engraved, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lateral lever escapement with one-minute tourbillon regulator with 3-arm polished steel carriage, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 35 x 38 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 50,000 - 60,000

EUR 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: USD 44,850

LOT 230

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

"Nautilus" Patek Philippe, Genève, "Nautilus", No. 1525641, case No. 556887, Ref. 4700/1. Made in the 1980s. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel lady's quartz wristwatch with date and an integrated, stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, sapphire crystal. D. Gray with horizontal stripes and applied steel bâton indexes, aperture for the date. Steel ?bâton? hands. M. With quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 25 mm. Thickness 6 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 1,800

EUR 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: USD 3,680

LOT 231

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

"Nautilus" Patek Philippe, Genève, "Nautilus", No. 1423189, case No. 2803430, Ref. 3800/1. Made in the 1980s. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 120 meters, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and an integrated, stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, sapphire crystal. D. Gray with horizontal stripes, applied tritium-coated steel indexes, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated steel ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 335-SC, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 37 x 38 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,500 - 7,500

EUR 4,500 - 6,000

Sold: USD 7,360

LOT 232

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

"Aquanaute - Nautilus" Patek Philippe, Genève, "Nautilus,? No. 3023842, case No. 4033954, Ref. 5060A. Made circa 1997, sold on March 24, 1998. Fine, "carré galbé,? center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with date and and a stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box, extra straps and certificate.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal. D. Anthracite with texture repeating the bracelet decoration, applied steel Arabic numerals and large outer luminous indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 330 SC, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 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. 36 x 42 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 8,500 - 11,000

EUR 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: USD 10,235

LOT 233

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

"World Time" Patek Philippe, Genève, "World Time", No. 3208950, case No. 4142676, Ref. 5110. Production of this reference started in 2000. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with "World Time" system and a platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down transparent case back, protected crown, pushbutton on the band at 10 to activate the settable discs with the different time zones, the 24 hours and jump-type time setting, concave lugs, Top Wesselton diamond set between the lugs at 6, sapphire crystals. D. "Guillochè" blue-gray with applied white gold indexes, surrounded by a black and matte silver revolving disc in 24 hours for the diurnal and nocturnal hours, outer revolving ring dial bearing the names of 24 cities in the world. White gold "lozenge" hands. M. Cal. 240/188, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 33 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating freesprung flat balance-spring, 22K gold microrotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 20,000 - 25,000

EUR 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: USD 28,520

LOT 234

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

Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Calatrava?, No. 1868702, case No. 4066331, Ref. 3919. Made in the 1990s. Fine and elegant, thin, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, ?Clous-de-Paris? decorated bezel, straight lugs. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Black oxydized white gold ?feuille? hands. M. Cal. 215, 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 freesprung flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness: 6.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,500

Sold: USD 9,660

LOT 235

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Breguet, "1775", No. 3764, Ref. 1775. Made in a limited edition of 225 examples in 2000 to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the founding of Breguet's workshop. Very fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with a platinum Breguet buckle. Accompanied by an additional special engraved platinum case back.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, transparent case back, reeded band, straight lugs with screwed gold bars, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, sapphire crystals. D. White enamel with painted Breguet numerals. White gold "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 591B, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 22K white gold rotor hand-engraved "Breguet 1775 - 2000". Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 18,000 - 23,000

EUR 25,000 - 19,000

Sold: USD 17,825

LOT 236

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

Roger Dubuis, Horloger Genevois, "Too Much", No. 12/28. Made in a limited edition of 28 examples in 2002. Very fine and unusual, horizontal rectangular and curved, water-resistant, 18K pink gold mid-sized wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Roger Dubuis buckle. Accompanied by a fitted

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 8 screws, stepped bezel, gold screwed bars, sapphire crystal. D. Satiné silver with mirrored radial Roman numerals, inner concentric oval 24 hour graduation. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. RD 98, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 37 x 35 mm. Thickness 7 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,500

Sold: USD 7,475

LOT 237

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A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i. SA, ?1815 Sidestep?, No. 30/50, Ref. 222.049. Made in a limited edition of 50 examples in 2003 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Wempe. Very fine and very rare, water-resistant, platinum gentleman?s wristwatch with a special decorated movement and a platinum A. Lange & Söhne buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back with 6 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Black with painted white Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at 4. White gold ?alpha? hands. M. Cal. L 944.1, maillechort, hand-engraved, 21 jewels, several in screw-mounted gold châtons, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed, case back also signed ?Wempe ? 125 Jahre ? 1878-2003?. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 9,000 - 10,500

Sold: USD 15,525

LOT 238

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

A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i. SA, ?1815 Sidestep?, No. 67/75, Ref. 222.049. Made in a limited edition of 75 examples in 2003 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Wempe. Very fine and very rare, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman?s wristwatch with a special decorated movement and an 18K pink gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with 6 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Black with painted white Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at 4. Pink gold ?alpha? hands. M. Cal. L 944.1, maillechort, hand-engraved, 21 jewels, several in screw-mounted gold châtons, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed, case back also signed ?Wempe ? 125 Jahre ? 1878-2003?. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 7,500 - 9,000

Sold: USD 13,225

LOT 239

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

Glashütte Original, "Karrée, Moon Phase", No. 0818, case No. 0095. Made in the 1990s. Very fine, rectangular, astronomic, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with moon phases, 40-hour power reserve and a stainless steel Glashütte buckle.

C. Two-body, brushed, transparent case back with 6 screws, stepped bezel and sides, sapphire crystals. D. Two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary ?guilloché? seconds dial, aperture for the moon phases at 11, ?guilloché? sector for the power reserve at 2. Blued steel "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 42, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 35 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 35 x 45 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,300 - 4,000

Sold: USD 4,968

LOT 240

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

Daniel Roth, "Metropolitan,? Ref. 857 ST. Made circa 2000. Fine, double-ellipse-shaped and curved, two-time zone, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with a stainless steel Daniel Roth deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, polished, case back with 4 screws, stepped bezel, co-axial push button in the crown to adjust the different time zones, sapphire crystal. D. "Guilloché" gray with luminous Arabic numerals, apertures at 12 and 6 for major cities in different time zones, apertures for am/pm indication. White "flèche" hands. M. Cal. DR 700/21, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 38 x 41 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 7,500 - 9,000

Sold: USD 9,775

LOT 241

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

A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i. SA., Tourbillon "Pour le Mérite", No. 42/150, Ref. 701.001. Produced in a limited edition of 150 pieces in 1996, sold in January 1998. Extremely fine and very rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, 36-hour power reserve and an 18K yellow gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle. Accompanied by a leather fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, curved straight lugs, transparent case back with 6 screws to view the movement, sapphire crystals. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary sunk ?guilloché? silver dials for the seconds and the up-anddown indication, aperture with polished steel bridge to view the tourbillon cage. Blued steel "alpha" hands. M. Cal. L 902.0, Glashütte 3/4 plate, maillechort, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels including 5 in screw-mounted gold châtons, power equalization with chain and fusée maintaining power and stepped planetary gearing, tourbillon cage bearing 2 diamond endstones, lateral lever escapement with one-minute tourbillon regulator with equidistant polished steel three-arm carriage, Glucydur balance with screws adjusted to 5 positions, Nivarox balance-spring with overcoil invented by Prof. Strasser, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, hand-engraved balance bridge. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System:

USD 140,000 - 180,000

EUR 115,000 - 150,000

LOT 242

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

"Lange 1 Tourbillon" A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i. Sachsen, "Lange 1 Tourbillon", No. 44/250. Made in a limited edition of 250 examples in 18K pink gold and 150 in platinum. Extremely fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, off-center hour dial, oversized date, power-reserve and an 18K pink gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, rounded bezel, transparent case back with 6 screws, push button on the band to correct the date, sapphire crystals. D. Satiné, solid silver, subsidiary off-center hour dial with applied pink gold Roman numerals and dart indexes, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial at 9, sector for the up-and-down indication at 3, apertures for the oversized date at 1and for the tourbillon regulator under a polished steel bridge at 5. Pink gold "alpha" hands. M. Cal. L 9611, Glashütte 3/4 plate, maillechort, "fausses côtes" decoration, 49 jewels including 7 in screw-mounted gold châtons, 2 diamond endstones in screw-mounted gold châtons, lateral lever escapement with one-minute tourbillon regulator, cage with 3 equidistant polished steel arms, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, hand-engraved balance bridge. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System:

USD 110,000 - 140,000

EUR 90,000 - 115,000

LOT 243

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Franck Muller, Genève, "Chronograph, Certified Chronometer, Automatic", No. 273, Ref. 7000 CC. Made circa 2000. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and a stainless steel Franck Muller buckle.

C. Three-body, polished, rounded bezel, straight lugs, domed sapphire crystal. D. Matte silver with applied white gold Arabic numerals, sunk ?guilloché? subsidiary dials for the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer 1/5th seconds graduation. White gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. FM 7000, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator, platinum rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,300 - 5,000

Sold: USD 4,830

LOT 244

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?Type XX, - Aeronavale? Breguet. ?Type XX, - Aeronavale, Automatique", Ref. 3807. Made in the 1990s. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button fly-back chronograph, registers and a stainless steel Breguet bracelet and deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving bezel, reeded band, transparent case back, sapphire crystal. D. Blue with painted Arabic numerals and tritium-coated indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Tritium-coated ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 582, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 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 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,300 - 5,000

Sold: USD 5,520

LOT 245

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?Rattrapante" International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Da Vinci Jubilee Rattrapante", No. 097/500, Ref. 3751. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the "Da Vinci". Production of this reference started in 1995. Very fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant to 30 meters, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with round button split-seconds chronograph, registers, secular perpetual calendar, moon phases, 44 hours autonomy and a platinum IWC link bracelet with deployant casp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, hooded mobile lugs, screwed-down crown. D. Satiné silver with applied white gold bâton indexes and tritium-coated dots, subsidiary "guilloché" dials for the seconds, the 30-minute and 12-hour registers, the days of the month, of the week, the months, apertures for the moon phases and for the year display with 4 digits until 2499. Tritium-coated white gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. C. 79251, gilt brass, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 43 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 16 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 14,000 - 16,000

EUR 11,500 - 13,000

Sold: USD 17,825

LOT 246

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"1894" Omega, collector's set of 3 "1894" wristwatches. Made in a limited edition of 1894 examples in 18K pink gold, 100 in 18K yellow gold and 100 in platinum to celebrate Omega?s 100th 1994. Very fine and rare, set of 3 water-resistant gentleman's wristwatches with 18K gold Omega buckles. No. 70/100, platinum with two-tone silver dial; No. 70/1894, 18K pink gold with two-tone champagne dial; No. 70/100, 18K yellow gold with champagne and multi-colored cloisonné enamel dial. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, straight lugs, transparent case back. D. With applied radial Roman numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dials. Gold "feuille" hands (yellow gold watch with center-seconds). M. Cal. 269, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: USD 17,250

LOT 247

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"Reverso, Répétition Minutes" Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Reverso, Répétition Minutes", No. 462/500, Ref. 270.2.73. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples in 1995. Very fine and rare, rectangular, minute-repeating, 18K pink gold gentleman's reversible wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, reeded bezel. D. ?Guilloché? silver with painted Arabic numerals on a plain reserve, aperture for the strike regulator. Blued steel "épée" hands. M. Cal. 943, rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 38 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, repeating on gongs by activating a reeded slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 42 mm. Thickness: 10 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 20,000 - 28,000

Sold: USD 31,050

LOT 248

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"Reverso Art Deco? Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Reverso, Art Deco?, No. 29, Ref. 270.3.62. Made in the late 1990s. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18K white gold gentleman's reversible wristwatch with an 18K white gold Jaeger- LeCoultre deployant clasp.

C. Five-body, solid, polished, reeded bezel, transparent case back, triangular lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Matte and "guilloché" copper-colored with applied white gold dart and dot indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 822, skeletonized and hand-engraved 14K gold, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and case signed. Dim. 26 x 42 mm. Thickness: 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,300 - 5,000

Sold: USD 9,660

LOT 249

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"3970E" Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 875748, case No. 2873762, Ref. 3970E. Sold on July 5, 1991. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompanied by a mahogany fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down transparent case back, concave bezel, curved and fluted lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, subsidiary "guilloché" dials for the seconds and the 24 hours, the 30-minute register and the leap year, graduation for the days of the month, outer 1/5th seconds scale, aperture for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 27- 70 Q, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 24 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 8 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System:

USD 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 50,000 - 65,000

Sold: USD 69,000

LOT 250

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?Yellow 3940? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 770033, case No. 2823591, Ref. 3940. Made in the 1990s. Fine astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, concave bezel, sapphire crystal. D. Two-tone matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes, subsidiary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, the 24 hours, and the leap year, aperture for the moon phases. Gold ?dauphine? hands. M. Cal. 240 Q, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, 22K gold micro-rotor mounted on ball bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 25,000 - 30,000

EUR 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: USD 24,150

LOT 251

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"150th Anniversary Jump-hour Watch" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 752850, Ref. 3969. Made in a limited edition of 450 examples in 18K pink gold in 1989 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, jump-hour, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, dedicated case back. D. Matte silver with painted radial Arabic numerals for the minutes, aperture for the jump hour. Blued-steel "Breguet" minute hand. M. Cal. 215HG, 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 flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 38 x 28 mm. Thickness: 8 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 37,000 - 47,000

EUR 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: USD 37,950

LOT 252

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

?Pink 3940? Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 771459, Ref. 3940. Made circa 2000. Production of this reference started in 1985. Very fine, astronomic, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompanied by a Patek Philippe winding box.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, transparent case back, concave lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold bâton indexes, subsidiary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, the 24 hours, and the leap year, aperture for the moon phases. Pink gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 240 Q, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, 22K gold micro-rotor mounted on ball bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 35,000 - 45,000

EUR 28,000 - 37,000

Sold: USD 33,350

LOT 253

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

?Gübelin - Calatrava Travel Time? Patek Philippe, Genève, "Calatrava Travel Time", Ref. 5134P-010. Made in a limited edition of only 40 examples in 2004 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the collaboration between Gübelin and Patek Philippe. Very fine and rare, two-time zone, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with two pushbuttons and a platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, concave lugs, transparent case back with commemorative inscription: ?Gübelin - 1854-2004?, case band set with a Top Wesselton diamond, sapphire crystals. The crown at 3 is for time-setting and winding, the push button at 8 advances the local time hour hand forward in 1-hour increments, the one at 10 moves the same hour hand 1 hour backward. D. Two-tone black with applied and faceted white gold bâton indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds at 6 and the 24-hours of the second time zone at 12. White gold ?bâton? hands, matte hand for the second time-zone. M. Cal. 215/156, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed, dial and case also signed for Gübelin. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 33,000 - 38,000

EUR 27,000 - 31,000

Sold: USD 35,650

LOT 254

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

?Gübelin - Calatrava Travel Time? Patek Philippe, Genève, "Calatrava Travel Time", Ref. 5134G-010. Made in a limited edition of only 45 examples in 2004 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the collaboration between Gübelin and Patek Philippe. Very fine and rare, two-time zone, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with two pushbuttons and an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, concave lugs, transparent case back with commemorative inscription: ?Gübelin - 1854-2004?, sapphire crystals. The crown at 3 is for time-setting and winding, the push button at 8 advances the local time hour hand forward in 1-hour increments, the one at 10 moves the same hour hand 1 hour backward. D. Two-tone blue with applied and faceted white gold bâton indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds at 6 and the 24-hours of the second time zone at 12. White gold ?bâton? hands, matte hand for the second time-zone. M. Cal. 215/156, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed, dial and case also signed for Gübelin. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 25,000 - 30,000

EUR 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: USD 26,450

LOT 255

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

?Platinum 3970? Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 3046714, case No. 4197833, Ref. 3970. Sold on April 4, 2003. Very fine and rare, astronomic, water-resistant, platinum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, perpetual calendar, moon phases and a platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompanied by an additional platinum case back, a setting pin and a certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, transparent screwed-down case back, concave bezel, fluted lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Black with 10 round and 1 baguette diamond-set indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 30-minute register, the 24 hours, the days of the month and the leap year, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moonphases. White gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 27-70/15, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 24 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. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System:

USD 100,000 - 120,000

EUR 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: USD 94,300

LOT 256

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

?Two-tone silver dial? Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 770125, case No. 2824892, Ref. 3940. Made in the 1990s. Production of this reference started in 1985. Fine, astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, concave lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Two-tone matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, subsidiary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, the 24 hours, and the leap year, aperture for the moon phases. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 240 Q, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating freesprung flat balance spring, 22K gold micro-rotor mounted on ball bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 22,000 - 28,000

EUR 18,000 - 23,000

Sold: USD 25,300

LOT 257

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

"Quantième Annuel" Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 3288284, case No. 4249777, Ref. 5056P. Made circa 2000. Very fine and rare, astronomic, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with annual calendar, powerreserve, moon phases and a Patek Philippe platinum buckle. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. Two-body, stepped bezel, case band set at 6 with a Top Wesselton diamond, screwed-down transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. Anthracite with applied luminous radial Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the week and the month, sector for the up-and-down indication below 12, apertures for the date at 6 and the moon phases. Luminous white gold ?feuille? hands. M. Cal. 315/199, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 17,000 - 22,000

EUR 14,000 - 18,000

Sold: USD 25,300

LOT 258

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

"24-Hour Jump-Hour" Breguet, "Heures sautantes", No. 5106, Ref. 3620. Made in the 1990s. Very fine and rare, jump-hour, self-winding, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with a Breguet platinum buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, case back with concentric ?guilloché? engraving, reeded band, straight lugs, gold screwed bars, rounded stepped bezel, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, sapphire crystal. D. ?Guilloché? silver with painted Arabic numerals for the 60 minutes on a plain reserve, aperture for the 24-hour jump hour. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 562, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensated flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System:

USD 15,000 - 18,000

EUR 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: USD 20,125

LOT 259

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 Automatique", No. 10, Ref. 9925. Made in the 1990s. Extremely fine and important, self-winding, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator under three 18K pink gold bridges and an 18K white gold Girard-Perregaux deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 6 screws, straight and curved lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Pink gold "dauphine? hands. M. Cal. 9600, 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 designed 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 35,000 - 45,000

EUR 28,000 - 37,000

Sold: USD 46,000

LOT 260

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

"Tourbillon sous un Pont d'Or No. 1? Girard-Perregaux, La-Chaux-de-Fonds, "Vintage, Tourbillon sous un Pont d'Or Automatique", No. 1 OG, Ref. 9985. Made circa 2000. Very fine and rare, large, rectangular curved, self-winding, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator under one 18K pink gold bridge and an 18K white gold Girard-Perregaux deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, triangular lugs, "bombé? sapphire crystal. D. Off-white with applied white gold Roman numerals, at 6 a polished 18K pink gold bridge over the visible one-minute tourbillon regulator with its "A"-shaped carriage and the blued steel second hand. White gold "dauphine " hands. M. Cal. 9610 C, rhodiumplated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 32 jewels, lateral lever escapement with one-minute tourbillon regulator, tourbillon carriage of the type designed by Ernest Guinand, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 34 x 47 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System:

USD 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 25,000 - 32,000

Sold: USD 32,200

LOT 261

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 150701, case No.265417. Made circa 1915. Fine, keyless, 18K pink gold pocket watch.

C. Five-body, ?bassine?, solid, polished, engine-turned case back, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 20???, frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement ?à moustache?, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,800 - 4,800

EUR 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 262

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

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 112780, case No. 225538. Made circa 1902. Fine, hunting-cased, keyless, 18K yellow gold pocket watch.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, engine turned covers, polished band, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 20???, frosted gilt, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement ?à moustache?, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, ?Wilmot?s? patented cam micrometer regulator, wolf?s tooth winding wheels. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,300 - 5,000

LOT 263

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, ?Chronomètre Royal?, No. 346080, case No. 212089. Made circa 1910. Very fine, keyless, 18K yellow gold pocket watch.

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", solid, polished, engine-turned case back, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "spade" hands. M. Cal. 22???, frosted gilt, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator, wolf?s tooth winding wheels.. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,800 - 3,300

EUR 2,300 - 2,700

Sold: USD 3,795

LOT 264

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, ?Chronometro Gondolo?, No. 170910, case No. 273678. Made for Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro in the 1920s. Very fine, keyless, 18K pink gold ?Chronometro Gondolo? pocket watch.

C. Four-body, ?demi-bassine?, solid, polished, engine-turned case back, gold hinged cuvette with inscription. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 46 mm. (21'''), frosted gilt, patented bridge caliber, 21 jewels, gold train, straight line lever escapement ?à moustache?, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, Wilmot?s patented micrometer cam regulator, wolf?s tooth winding wheels. Dial, case and movement signed. Diameter 56 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,700

Sold: USD 4,370

LOT 265

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

"Pendule Mystérieuse Prisme" Cartier, Paris, "Pendule Mystérieuse Prisme", No. 215316. Made in the 1980s. Fine and rare, sterling silver and rock crystal mystery quartz desk clock.

C. Rectangular fluted with transparent back, the top part with 2 rock crystal prisms. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals in mirror image, inner minute track. Black "baton" hands. M. With quartz standardization. Case and dial signed.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,500 - 4,000

Sold: USD 5,750

LOT 266

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

Tiffany & Co., New York, No. 18165. Made circa 1885. Fine and rare, keyless, 18K pink gold pocket watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine" polished, box-hinged bezel, hinged case back with applied monogram, hinged gold cuvette with inscription dated 1885. D. Frosted gilt, blue painted Gothic style radial Arabic numerals, outer blue dot minute divisions. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. Cal.16''', maillechort, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, 4 of them in screwed gold châtons, straight line calibrated and counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?Wilmot?s? patented cam micrometer regulator. Case and movement signed. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,500 - 4,000

LOT 267

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

Audemars Piguet & Co., Genève, No. 6033. Made circa 1910. Very fine, keyless, minute repeating, 18K pink gold pocket watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track with gold painted Arabic 5-minute markers, subsidiary seconds dial with gold painted numerals. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. Cal. 18''', maillechort, "fausses côtes" decoration,31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator, repeating on gongs through activating slide on the band. Dial and case signed, movement numbered. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,500

Sold: USD 8,223

LOT 268

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

"Tru-Beat" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Tru-Beat", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6556. Made in 1956. Very fine and very rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with jumping seconds and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Satiné silver with applied steel indexes and radium-coated dots. Radium-coated steel "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 1040, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 6,500 - 8,000

LOT 269

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Datejust", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1630. Made in the 1970s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, selfwinding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an integrated stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Rolex link bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Satiné champagne with applied yellow gold bâton indexes and tritium-coated dots. Tritium-coated yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balancespring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,500 - 4,000

Sold: USD 3,910

LOT 270

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

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Date", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1530. Made in the 1970s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, selfwinding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and an integrated stainless steel Rolex link bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Satiné silver with applied steel bâton indexes and tritium-coated dots. Tritium-coated steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodiumplated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 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 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,500 - 7,500

EUR 4,500 - 6,000

Sold: USD 6,900

LOT 271

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

"Daytona" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Cosmograph "Daytona", Ref. 16520. Made in the 1990s. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant to 100 meters, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, 50-hour autonomy and a special stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock bracelet. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, buttons and crown, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "crown guard", tachometer graduation on the bezel to 400 units per hour, sapphire crystal. D. Bi-colored black and silver with applied tritium-coated steel indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Tritium-coated steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 4030, rhodium-plated, "oeil-deperdrix" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balancespring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: USD 11,040

LOT 272

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

?Color-Change Dial? Rolex, "Oyster Cosmograph", Ref. 6265. Made in the 1970s. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the steel bezel to 200 units per hour. D. Bi-colored satiné silver and brown with applied steel bâton indexes, outer tritium-coated dots, subsidiary ?guilloché? dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Tritium-coated steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 727, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 20,000 - 25,000

EUR 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: USD 21,275

LOT 273

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

So-called "Paul Newman" Rolex, Cosmograph "Daytona", Ref. 6241, with black anti-reflective bezel. Made in the 1960s. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. Bi-colored off-white and black with tritium-coated square steel indexes, sunk ?guilloché? subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Tritium-coated steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 722-1, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 35,000 - 45,000

EUR 28,000 - 37,000

Sold: USD 50,600

LOT 274

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1116354, case No. 519286, Ref. 3525. Made in the 1960s. Very fine, cushion-shaped, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, straight lugs. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 27-460, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 32 mm. Thickness 8.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,300 - 5,000

Sold: USD 5,463

LOT 275

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

?Scroll Lugs? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 720654, case No. 667603, Ref. 1491. Production of this reference started in 1940. Very fine and unusual, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch "à cornes capuchonnées" with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, scrolled lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold "bâton" indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold ?dauphine? hands. M. 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, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 9,500 - 12,000

EUR 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 276

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

?Clous-de-Paris? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 793484, case No. 518044, Ref. 3465. Made in the 1960s. Very fine and rare, square, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, band and bezel "Clous-de- Paris" decorated, curved lugs. D. "Clous-de-Paris" decorated matte silver with applied pink gold faceted and bâton indexes. Pink 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. Dim. 26 x 35 mm. Thickness 6 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,700

Sold: USD 8,280

LOT 277

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

So-Called ?Ram?s Horns? Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 973567, case No. 666997, Ref. 2471. Made circa 1957. Very fine and very rare, rectangular, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract of the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, triple-bodied overhanging lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold square and bâton indexes, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 38 mm. Thickness: 10 mm.

Grading System:

USD 55,000 - 75,000

EUR 45,000 - 60,000

Sold: USD 57,500

LOT 278

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

Patek Philippe, Genève, retailed by Tiffany & Co., No. 762585, case No. 689840, Ref. 2552. Made in the late 1950s. Very fine and rare, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's water-resistant wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, dedicated screwdown case back, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12-600 AT, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, "swan-neck" micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 12,000 - 16,000

EUR 10,000 - 13,000

Sold: USD 14,375

LOT 279

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

?Amagnetic" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Amagnetic", No. 726135, case No. 689142, Ref. 2570. London import marks for 1956-7. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold anti-magnetic wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, curved lugs, berylliumanti-magnetic protective cap. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes and Arabic quarters, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-400, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated,"fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium 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. 35 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 18,000 - 23,000

EUR 15,000 - 19,000

Sold: USD 21,275

LOT 280

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

Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 3235867, case No. 4201989, Ref. 5059. Production of this reference started in 2000. Very fine and rare, "Officer-style", astronomic, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman?s wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, retrograde date, 48-hour autonomy and an 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. Four-body, solid, polished, hinged case back over transparent crystal to view the movement, rounded band and bezel, straight lugs with white gold screwed bars, sapphire crystals. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals, concentric, retrograde sector for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months, the leap year and the moon phases. Black oxydized gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 315/136 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, 21K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 18,000 - 23,000

EUR 15,000 - 19,000

Sold: USD 40,250

LOT 281

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

"Pagoda" Patek Philippe, Genève, "Pagoda", No. 1858669, case No. 4013761, Ref. 5500J. Produced in a limited edition in 1997. Very fine and very rare, rectangular and flared, "bombé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, concave sides, case back engraved "Commemoration 1997 Pagoda", sapphire crystal. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Blackened gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 215, 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 flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 41 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 16,000 - 19,000

EUR 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: USD 24,150

LOT 282

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

So called "Russian Watch" Patek Philippe, Genève, "Sculpture", No. 3014632, case No. 4063794, Ref. 5091/1. Made in limited numbers circa 2000. Very fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with 48-hour autonomy, date and a stainless steel Patek Philippe link bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, polished, screwed-down case back, enamel-set winding-crown with protective lever. D. Black with tritiumcoated Arabic numerals, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 315/190, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, selfcompensating free-sprung flat balance-spring, 21K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 8,500 - 10,000

EUR 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: USD 10,005

LOT 283

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 3111208, case No. 4067825, Ref. 5085/1. Made in the 1990s. Very fine, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel integrated bracelet "à grosses mailles" and deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, transparent screwed-down case back, wide rounded bezel, sapphire crystals. D. Black with white painted radial Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds at 4, the days of the month at 7, between 10 and 11 sector graduated for the up-and-down indication, aperture for the moon phases. Tritium-coated ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 240/164, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring, 22K gold micro-rotor mounted on ball bearings. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 7,500 - 9,000

Sold: USD 12,363

LOT 284

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

Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 3144845, case No. 4106739, Ref. 5036/1. Made in 2000, sold on September 9, 2000. Very fine, astronomic, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with annual calendar, moon phases, 48-hour power reserve and an integrated, 18K white gold Patek Philippe bracelet ?à mailles? with deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box, certificate and a setting pin.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, transparent screwed-down case back, concave bezel, sapphire crystals. D. Matte silver with applied luminous white gold radial Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the week and the months, graduation for the up-and-down indication at 12, apertures for the date at 6 and the moon phases. Luminous white gold "bàton" hands. M. Cal. 315/199, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 18,000 - 24,000

EUR 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: USD 25,300

LOT 285

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

"10 - Days" Patek Philippe, Genève, "10 Days", No. 3201667, case No. 4098561, Ref. 5100 J. Made in a limited edition of 1500 examples to celebrate the year 2000. Very fine, rectangular lozenge, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 10-day power reserve and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, manta ray-shaped, solid, polished, concave and stepped bezel, protected winding crown, transparent case back with 4 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at 6, up-and-down indication below 12. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 28-20/220, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, 9 of them in 18K gold châton settings, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, double barrel. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 34 x 46 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 25,000 - 33,000

Sold: USD 41,400

LOT 286

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

"Master Compressor" Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Master Compressor, 1000 Hours, Memovox", No. 033/250. 1000 hour control finished on January 27, 2003. Very fine and rare, large, self-winding, center-seconds, waterresistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with alarm, 3 crowns and an 18K white gold Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with 4 screws, concave and curved lugs, "Compressor Key" alarm winding-crown at 2, time-setting and winding crown at 4, winding crown at 10 for the revolving dive time ring, sapphire crystal. D. Blue with applied luminous Arabic numerals and dart indexes, outer revolving disc for the dive time, aperture for the alarm indication. Luminous "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 918, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 22 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, shock-absorber, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm. Thickness 16 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 18,000 - 23,000

EUR 15,000 - 19,000

LOT 287

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

Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 704565, case No. 688448, Ref. 1578. Made in 1955. Fine, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, inclined bezel, lapidated lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes and Arabic numerals. Yellow gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 27SC, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 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. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 5,500 - 7,500

LOT 288

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 463144, case No. 323610. Made in the 1940s. Very fine and unusual, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, graduated bezel decorated with overhanging segments, overhanging triangular lugs. D. ?Guilloché? silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes. Yellow gold ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 466-3B, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 6,500 - 8,000

Sold: USD 10,350

LOT 289

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 817625, case No. 606825. Made in the 1920s. Very fine and rare, square, 18K white gold Art Deco gentleman?s wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, straight lugs, hinged case back. D. Matte silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold "spade" hands. M. Cal. 9''', frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 25 mm. Thickness 6 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 5,500 - 7,500

LOT 290

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

"Royal Chronometer Automatic" Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Royal Chronometer Automatic", No. 630242, case No. 450419, Ref. 6694. Made in the 1960s. Very fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K white gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, horn lugs. D. Matte silver with applied white gold and black faceted indexes, aperture for the date. White gold ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 1072/1, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" and ?fausses côtes? decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balancespring, 18K gold engine-turned rotor segment. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 9,500 - 12,000

EUR 7,800 - 10,000

Sold: USD 13,800

LOT 291

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

Omega, "Constellation - Megaquartz F 2.4 MHz?. Made in the 1970s. Fine, large, rectangular and curved, center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's quartz wristwatch with date and an integrated, 18K yellow gold Omega link bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 4 screws and engraved Omega logo. D. Blue goldstone with painted bâton indexes. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1510 with quartz standardization, frequency 2.4 MHz. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 49 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: USD 2,990

LOT 292

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

Patek Philippe, Genève, "Nautilus", No. 1426869, case No. 2853721, Ref. 3800/1. Made in the 1980s. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 120 meters, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an integrated, 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, sapphire crystal. D. Black with horizontal stripes, applied yellow gold tritium-coated indexes, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated yellow gold ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 335-SC, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 37 x 38 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 7,500 - 9,000

Sold: USD 11,040

LOT 293

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

Cartier, "Pasha ? Grille, Automatic". Made in the 1990s. Fine and unusual, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Cartier link bracelet "à petites mailles" with deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, revolving graduated bezel with protective grille, case back with 8 screws, "Vendôme" type lugs, screwed-down cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown protection cover with security link, sapphire crystal. D. Beige with painted Arabic numerals and tritium-coated indexes, aperture for the date between 4 and 5. Tritium-coated "lozenge" hands. M. Cal. 2824-2, rhodium-plated, 17 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: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,500

Sold: USD 8,625

LOT 294

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

Roger Dubuis, Horloger Genevois, "Too Much", No. 06/28. Made in a limited edition of 28 examples in 2002. Very fine and unusual, horizontal rectangular and curved, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Roger Dubuis buckle. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back with 8 screws, stepped bezel, gold screwed bars, sapphire crystals. D. Satiné silver with large mirrored radial Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary ?guilloché? seconds dial. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. RD 98, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 31 x 43 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 5,500 - 7,500

Sold: USD 10,120

LOT 295

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

Paul Picot, "Automatic?. Made in the 1990s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold mid-size wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Paul Picot buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped and reeded bezel, rounded and reeded case band, fluted straight lugs, gold screwed bars, screwed down and protected winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. ?Guilloché? silver with applied pink gold Roman numerals, outer 1/5th seconds scale. Pink gold "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 2892 A2, rhodiumplated, "oeil-de-perdrix" and ?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. 32 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 1,800

EUR 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: USD 2,070

LOT 296

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

"Les Historiques" Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Les Historiques", Ref. 31100. Made in the 1990s. Very fine and elegant, "carré galbé", water-resistant, platinum mid-size wristwatch with a Vacheron & Constantin platinum buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, case back with 4 screws, stepped bezel and lugs, sapphire crystal. D. ?Guilloché? silver with triangular and pyramid indexes on a plain reserve. White gold ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 1132-2, rhodiumplated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 33 mm. Thickness 6 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,500

LOT 297

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

Piaget, Genève, Automatic. Made in the early 1990s. Fine, astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date, phases and age of the moon.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, case back with 4 screws, stepped bezel, fluted lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Off-white with applied yellow gold indexes, "guilloché" champagne sunk subsidiary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, sector for the age of the moon, aperture for the moon phases. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 8532 P, gilt brass, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 33 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,300 - 5,000

LOT 298

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

Swatch, "Platinum No. 06136", patented in 1993. Fine and unusual, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with a blue leather strap and steel Swatch buckle. Accompanied by a fitted metal box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back, hooded lugs. D. Gold and blue, skeletonized in the center, outer dark blue ring dial with painted fancy Roman numerals, concentric, gold ring dial with stars, the sun and sun rays. Yellow gold "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 2840 P, rhodium-plated, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,700 - 2,200

EUR 1,400 - 1,800

LOT 299

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

A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i. SA., ?Saxonia?, No.26524. Produced in the late 1990s. Very fine, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with oversized date and an 18K yellow gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 6 screws, push button on the band for the date correction, sapphire crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes, oversized date at 12, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "alpha" hands. M. Cal. L 911.33, Glashütte 3/4 plate, maillechort, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, engraved balance cock, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 6,500 - 8,000

Sold: USD 8,625

LOT 300

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

?Royal Oak? Audemars Piguet, Genève,"Royal Oak - Day and Date, Automatic", No. 596. Made circa 2000. Very fine, tonneau-shaped, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with double date, moon phases and an integrated, 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet and deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, octagonal bezel set with 8 hexagonal white gold nuts for the 8 screws of the case back, screwed-down hexagonal winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. Off-white "Clous-de-Paris" decorated with applied luminous yellow gold bâton indexes, subsidiary matte yellow gold ring dials for the date and days of the week, aperture for the moon phases. Luminous yellow gold bâton" hands. M. Cal. 2825, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 38 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 10 mm. Approx. overall length 160 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 12,000 - 16,000

EUR 10,000 - 13,000