312 lots

LOT 121

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

USD 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 5,500 - 7,000

LOT 122

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,300 - 5,000

LOT 123

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 1,700 - 2,200

EUR 1,400 - 1,800

Sold: USD 2,070

LOT 124

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: USD 5,750

LOT 125

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,700

Sold: USD 4,600

LOT 126

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,700

Sold: USD 4,830

LOT 127

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,700

Sold: USD 5,290

LOT 128

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,700

Sold: USD 4,830

LOT 129

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

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

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, gilt outer minute track. Radium-coated "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,700

Sold: USD 4,600

LOT 130

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 1,800 - 2,300

EUR 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 131

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 2,200 - 2,700

EUR 1,800 - 2,200

Sold: USD 2,415

LOT 132

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,300

Sold: USD 3,220

LOT 133

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 5,500 - 7,500

EUR 4,500 - 6,000

Sold: USD 5,520

LOT 134

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,700

Sold: USD 7,475

LOT 135

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: USD 7,015

LOT 136

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

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

Grading System: AAA

USD 13,000 - 16,000

EUR 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 137

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

USD 12,000 - 14,000

EUR 10,000 - 11,500

Sold: USD 21,850

LOT 138

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: USD 2,530

LOT 139

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: USD 1,035

LOT 140

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 1,700 - 2,200

EUR 1,400 - 1,800

Sold: USD 4,945