106 lots

LOT 501

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

"Radiomir Panerai", No. 956642, Ref. 6152. Produced in the 1950's.Fine and rare, large, water-resistant, cushion-shaped, stainless steel, military diving wristwatch, with Panerai security lever to lock the crown.

C. signed Rolex, three-body, polished and brushed, screw down case back, straight lugs, manual winding system with impermeability security lever on the crown. D. black with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 618 - 15 3/4''', signed Rolex, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 54 x 57 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

USD 7,500 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 502

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Longines-Wittnauer, "Lindbergh", invented by Col. Chas. A. Lindbergh, US Pat. 1923305, launched on the market in 1932.Fine and rare hour angle, center-seconds, solid silver aviator's wristwatch.

C. four-body, polished, revolving bezel with enameled 15 degree graduations, graduated band, the ball-shaped crown also activates the revolving central dial, solid silver cuvette. D. white enamel with enameled Roman numerals for the 12 hours indication, concentric, the 180 degrees in Arabic numerals, at the center, revolving champagne dial bearing painted black Arabic numerals for the 60 minutes and painted red Arabic numerals for the 15 degrees. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 17''', rhodium-plted, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

USD 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 503

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Hausmann & Co., Roma, No. 71469, produced in the 1930's.Very fine and rare, large, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive-shaped single button split-seconds chronograph, instantaneous register and tachometer.

C. three-body, solid, polished, 18K gold cuvette, mobile wire lugs, oval single push-piece on the band to activate the chronograph, coaxial round button on the winding-crown for the start-stop and return to zero function of the split-seconds hand.D. white enamel with painted radium-coated Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, at the center, spiral tachometric scale in red painting. "Skeleton" radium-coated hands. M. Reconvilier Valjoux, No. 73456, 17''' rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 22 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial and case signed, movement by .Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 16,000 - 19,000

USD 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 504

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 54709. Produced in 1948.Fine and very rare, 18K yellow gold and crystal mid-size wristwatch.

C. two body, solid, polished and brushed, yellow gold outer ring case joining the movement with four crossed bars, visible through the back and front crystal domes, straight lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold "Bâton" and dot indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 7 1/4 ''' rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 28 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 3,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 505

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 56736, case No. 28058. Produced in 1940.Fine and rare, astronomic, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date, lunar calendar and moon phases. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, straight teardrop lugs, flat top crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months and the age of the moon, aperture for the moon phases. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. 9''' rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

USD 19,000 - 22,000

LOT 506

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 44636. Produced in 1939.Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive-shaped button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. three-body, solid, polished, engraved inside the back: "FURIO + LUCIANA = FELICITA - 5.4.42", concave lugs. D. pink with applied pink gold dot indexes and Roman numerals, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Epée" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 13''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

USD 22,000 - 25,000

LOT 507

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 54834. Produced in 1948.Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date, lunar calendar and moon phases.

C. two body, solid, polished, rounded band, curved lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, concentric, satiné silver ring with the days of the month in blue painted Arabic numerals, sector for the age of the moon, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 10''' rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-copensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

USD 18,000 - 25,000

LOT 508

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Audemars Piguet, retailed by E. Gübelin, Lucerne, No. 16978, circa 1915.Very fine, rare and important, extra-flat and small, minute repeating, 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, bicolor, solid, polished and brushed, yellow gold diagonal lugs, repeater slide, band, case back center and screw bars, white gold bezel and case back edge. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals. "Cathédrale" yellow gold hands.M. 10''', signed Audemars Piguet, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, repeater on gongs by means of a slide on the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 130,000 - 160,000

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Sold: CHF 157,500

LOT 509

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 405016, case No. 253654, circa 1928.Very fine and rare, Art Deco, rectangular, 18K yellow gold and platinum gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished, hinged and engraved case back, black "champlevé" enamel geometrical decoration on the bezel, platinum sides, hidden lugs, onyx cabochon on the winding-crown. D. matte silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Cathédrale" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 9''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 33 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 18,000 - 26,000

USD 11,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 510

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 581448, case No. 321949, Ref. 4695. Produced in 1951.Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold buckle, box and certificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished, hammered and fluted cornucopia-shaped lugs, flat top crystal. D. "guilloché" silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-C.458, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 28 x 40 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

USD 5,000 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 511

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 463933, case No. 273916, Ref. 4240. Produced in 1948.Very fine and extremely rare, astronomic, 18K yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with triple date calendar and moon phases. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle, box and certificate.

C. two-body, bicolor, polished, stepped band, yellow gold teardrop lugs and winding-crown, steel case.D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Bâton" yellow gold hands.M. Cal. 495, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 512

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 429789, case No. 273855. Produced in 1948.Very fine and extremely rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with triple date calendar. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. two-body, polished, stepped band, teardrop lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied white gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 495, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 9,000 - 12,000

USD 6,000 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 14,375

LOT 513

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 427265, case No. 267765. Produced in the 1930's.Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer. Accompanied by box and certificate.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave lugs. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary "guilloché" dials for the seconds and 45 minutes register, outer tachometer graduation. "Epée" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 13''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

USD 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 514

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 431428, case No. 273590, Ref. 31. Produced in 1944.Very fine and extremely rare, 18K yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and pulsometer. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle, fitted box and certificate.

C. "Cubiste", three-body, bicolor, polished and brushed, yellow gold bezel, push-pieces and winding-crown, steel case, concave lugs. D. two-tone silver with "décalqué Gins" indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 13'''-C434, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to all positions, self-compensating Brguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

USD 11,000 - 13,500

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 515

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 431442, case No. 273544, Ref. 21. Produced in 1941.Very fine and rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer. Accompanied by a stainless steel Vacheron Constantin buckle, box and certificate.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied white gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 13''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

USD 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 516

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 428909, case No. 269980, Ref. 4083. Produced and sold in 1941.Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer. Accompanied by an 18K pink gold buckle, fitted box and certificate.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, "Jonc" hooded lugs. D. two-tone silver "décalqué" indexes and Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 13''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted in all positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.

Grading System:

CHF 26,000 - 32,000

USD 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

LOT 517

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 422574, case No. 266438, Ref. 4075. Produced in 1929, sold in 1939.Very fine and rare, early, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and pulsometer. Accompanied by a Vacheron & Constantin 18K yellow gold buckle, fitted box and certificate.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, hooded mobile lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. "Epée" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 13'''-C295, gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

USD 18,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 518

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 446376, case No. 288978, Ref. 4178. Produced in 1947.Very fine and extremely rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, pulsometer and tachometer. Accompanied by a Vacheron & Constantin 18K white gold buckle, fitted box and certificate.

C. three-body, polished, teardrop lugs. D. matte silver with applied white gold dot and bâton indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations and 5 "respirations", at the center, spiral tachometric scale. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 13'''-C434, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, glucydur balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

USD 13,500 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 519

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 437606, case No. 272463, Ref. 4178. Produced in 1946.Very fine and extremely rare, 18K pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and pulsometer. Accompanied by a Vacheron & Constantin 18K yellow gold buckle, fitted box and certificate.

C. three-body, bicolor, polished, pink gold teardrop lugs, push-pieces and winding-crown, steel case.D. "grand champagne" with applied white gold dot indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. "Bâton" white gold hands.M. Cal. 13'''-C434, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

USD 13,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 39,100

LOT 520

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 439402, case No. 276211, Ref. 4261. Produced in the 1950's.Very fine, rare and important, flat, minute repeating, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, teardrop lugs. D. two-tone pink with applied pink gold indexes and Roman numerals. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 13'''-3177 JMV, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance-spring, repeater on gongs by means of a slide on the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 180,000 - 220,000

USD 110,000 - 135,000

Sold: CHF 223,500

LOT 521

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Cartier Paris, circa 1912.Fine, oval horizontal, platinum lady's wristwatch. Accompagnied by an 18K pink gold Cartierdeployant clasp.

C. two-body, solid, shaped, brushed, back with screws, diamond-set winding-crown, top winder. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 5 3/4''' oval, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Signed on the dial, numbered on the case.Dim. 29 x 24 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,000 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 522

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Cartier New York, "Tonneau", Produced in 1925.Very fine and elegant, Art Deco, tonneau shaped, platinum and diamonds lady's wristwatch. Accompanied by a Cartier five row pearl ribbon bracelet and an 18K pink gold deployant clasp set with diamonds.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with fixing screws on the band, bezel set with single-cut diamonds, each lug composed of four collet-set diamonds and a pavé-set diamond bar, rose-cut diamond-set winding-crown. D. matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued-steel hands.M. Cal. 8''' signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 20 x 20 x 6 mm.Approx. overhall length 155 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

USD 38,000 - 43,000

LOT 523

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Cartier Paris, "Duo-Plan", Produced in 1942.Fine, stainless steel and diamond lady's wristwatch. Accompanied by a leather cord bracelet with articulated diamond-set terminals and a black enamel deployant clasp.

C. two-body, polished, back with screws, bezel and lugs set with 48 old European-cut diamons and 2 baguette-cut diamonds, back winder. D. two-tone silver with painted radial Arabic numerals and indexes on an outer matte silver ring dial. "Epée" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 8''' signed Jaeger LeCoultre, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Diam. 16 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

USD 10,000 - 11,000

LOT 524

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Cartier "Rectangulaire". Entered in the register on 25 August 1972.Fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold and green enamel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompagnied by an 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished, "champlevé" enamel decoration on the bezel, emerald-set, octagonal winding-crown. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. "Epée" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 8 ''' tonneau, signed Jaeger LeCoultre, gilt brass, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 24 x 34 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

USD 5,000 - 7,500

LOT 525

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Cartier, Paris, circa 1965.Very fine and rare pair of "Montres bracelets Tonneau à attaches articulées", center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K gold lady's and gentleman's wristwatches with date.

C. polish, solid, screwed-back, reeded, mobile hooded lugs, top winder. D. matte silver, with applied gold indexes, outer second hand division, apperture for the date. "Bâton" gold hands. M. rhodium-plated, 8''' and 12''', 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Lady's wristwatch, measuring approx. 23 x 31 mm.Gentleman's wristwatch, measuring approx. 34 x 48 mm.Signed on the dials and movements, numbered on the cases.

Grading System:

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

USD 16,000 - 19,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 526

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex "Prince Brancard" , Ref. 971 U. Produced in the 1930's.Very fine, rectangular curved, flared, 9K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, bicolor, solid, polished, white gold stepped sides, yellow gold bezel and back, anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 ''' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 527

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex "Prince Railway", Ref. 1527 M. Produced in the 1930's.Very fine and rare rectangular curved, 18K white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel and pink gold plated articulated Rolex bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished, bicolor, stepped sides. D. matte silver with painted indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Epée" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 ''' , Extra Prima, Observatory Quality, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 21,000 - 24,000

USD 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 528

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex "Anti Magnetic", Ref. 3055. Produced in the 1930's.Very fine and extremely rare, small, stainless steel mid-size wristwatch, with olive-shaped button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter. Accompanied by a stainless steel "Bamboo" bracelet.

C. three-body, polished, stepped bezel, concave lugs. D. two-tone silver with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 24,000 - 30,000

USD 15,000 - 20,000

LOT 529

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex Chronographe "Anti-Magnetique", Ref. 4768. Production of this reference started in the 1940's.Very fine and rare, stainless steel and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer and triple date.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, teardrop faceted lugs. D. matte silver with inlaid yellow gold round indexes and painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary "guilloché" dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, outer graduation for the tachometer, concentric painted blue Arabic numerals for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. 13''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber,self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 18,000 - 21,000

USD 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 530

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex "Antimagnétique", Ref. 4313. Produced in the 1950's.Fine and rare, stainless steel and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph and registers. Accompanied by a pink gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, bicolor, polished and brushed, pink gold bezel and overhanging teardrop lugs, steel case back. D. matte silver with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 13''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 23,000

USD 12,500 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 531

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex "Chronographe" Ref. 2737. Produced in the 1930's.Extremely rare and fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with olive-shaped button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter. Accompanied by a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, straight lugs. D. black, at 12 o'clock, the hour dial with painted gold Arabic numerals, at 6 o'clock, the 30 minutes register dial, outer tachometer graduation, at the center, spiral telemetric scale. "Lozenge" and "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13''', rhodium-plated three-quarter plate movement, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,000 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 532

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex "Antimagnetic", Ref. 3827, retailed by Verga. Produced from 1941 to 1944.Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, lapidated lugs. D. champagne with painted indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 13''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 19,000 - 22,000

USD 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 533

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer,Ref. 6075 "Rolesor". Production of this reference startedcirca 1950.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date. Accompanied by a yellow gold plated Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, bicolor, polished and brushed, screwed down case back, reeded and graduated yellow gold bezel and winding-crown, steel case. D. Off-white with radium-coated applied gold triangular and dart indexes, aperture for the date. "Alpha" radium-coated gold hands. M. 10 1/2 ''' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,000 - 7,500

LOT 534

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex Perpetual "Precision", Ref. 4512. Produced in the 1940's.Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18K pink gold and diamond-set lady's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K integreted and articulated pink gold bracelet, made of geometrical-shaped links, with original fitted box.

C. two-body, solid, polished, lugs and central lugs set with 26 round diamonds, "bombé" crystal. D. pink with applied pink gold dart indexes and Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 24 x 41 mm.Approx. overall length 170 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 18,000 - 21,000

USD 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 31,050

LOT 535

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex "Oyster Chronographe, Anti Magnetic", Ref. 6036, so-called "Jean-Claude Killy", 1950's.Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and triple date. Accompanied by a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with applied gold faceted dart indexes and Arabic numerals, "guilloché" auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer blue painted graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Alpha" polished steel hands. M. 13''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

USD 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 536

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6062. Production of this reference started in 1950.Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, astronomic, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases. Accompanied by a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown.D. matte silver with applied steel dart indexes, auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Feuille" steel hands. M. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 90,000 - 120,000

USD 55,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 116,800

LOT 537

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Milgauss", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1019. Production of this reference started in 1966.Fine, water-resistant to 50 m., center-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. black with tritium-coated steel indexes. "Bâton" tritium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1580, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

USD 11,000 - 13,500

LOT 538

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex "Oyster Chronograph Antimagnetique", Ref. 6234, 1960's.Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter. Accompanied by a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with applied steel dart indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation, concentric, in blue numerals for the telemeter. "Alpha" radium-coated steel hands. M. 13''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

USD 12,000 - 15,500

Sold: CHF 27,600

LOT 539

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex "Oyster Chronographe Anti-Magnétique", Ref. 4500. Production of this reference started in the mid-1940's.Very fine and rare, tonneau shaped, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screw down case back. D. matte silver with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations, telemeter in red numbers. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. 13 ''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

USD 22,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 540

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Milgauss", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1019. Production of this reference started in 1966.Very fine, water-resistant to 50 m., center-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, anti-magnetic protecting cap.D. matte silver with tritium-coated steel indexes. "Bâton" tritium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1580, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 541

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex Cosmograph "Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6239/6241, with black bezel, and two additional steel bezels. Produced in the 1970's.Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolor matte silver and black with applied steel tritium-coated indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" tritium-coated steel hands. M. 13''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 25,000 - 28,000

USD 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 31,050

LOT 542

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Sea-Dweller", Submariner 2000, 2000ft/610m., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1665, delivered to the COMEX. Production of this reference started in 1971.Fine, early, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 2000ft./610m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date. Accompanied by a stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel forthe decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown on the 9, on the band, the gas-escape valve.D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date, the words "Sea-Dweller - Submariner 2000" in red. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

USD 12,500 - 15,500

Sold: CHF 10,580

LOT 543

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Gérald Genta, Genève, "Three time zones, Tourbillon", No. 60422, Ref. 4031.7. Produced in the 1990's.Very fine and important self-winding, water-resistant, octagonal, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with three time zones, one minute tourbillon and date. Accompanied by a sharkskin strap decorated with six hexagonal platinum bars, deployant clasp and original fitted box.

C. three-body, entirely engraved, solid, polished, transparent back with screws, numbered and signed on the lugs, wheat-ear engraved stepped bezel, central hexagonal lugs repeating the strap bar decoration, sapphire crystal. D. black with tritium-coated round indexes, three auxiliary mother-of-pearl ring dials; two for theextra time-zone and the third for the seconds, and the date. "Epée" tritium-coated white gold hands.M. Cal. 134, gilt brass engraved, 27 jewels, one minute tourbillon regulator, lever-escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 70,000 - 80,000

USD 45,000 - 50,000

LOT 544

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Gérald Genta, Genève, "Répétition Minutes - Calendrier Perpétuel", No. 26993, N°61, Ref. G 2015. Produced in the 1990's.Very fine and important astronomic, minute repeating, 18K yellow gold, diamond-set and sapphire gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Gérald Genta linked bracelet and original fitted box.

C. three-body, solid, polished, transparent screw-down case back, signed and numbered on the band, bezel set with diamonds, central lugs, sapphire-set winding-crown. D. matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals, auxiliary dials for the days of the month, and the week, the months, apertures for the leap year and the moon phases. "Epée" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 061, gilt brass engraved, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flatalance-spring, repeater on gongs by means of a push-piece on the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.Approx. overall length 180 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 65,000 - 70,000

USD 40,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 74,750

LOT 545

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Gérald Genta, Genève, "Tourbillon - Réserve de marche", No 2, Ref. 4026.7. Produced in the 1990's.Very fine and important self-winding, water-resistant, octagonal, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with one minute tourbillon regulator, 64-hour power reserve and date. Accompanied by a sharkskin strap decorated with six hexagonal gold bars, gold deployant clasp and original fitted box.

C. three-body, solid, polished, transparent back with screws, numbered and signed on the band, stepped bezel, central hexagonal lugs repeating the strap bar decoration, sapphire crystal. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds over the tourbillon aperture, under the 12 sector for the up-and-down indication, outer graduation for the days of the month, aperture fo the visible tourbillon and cage. "Epée" gold hands. M. Cal. 12000, engraved gilt brass, 27 jewels, one minute torbillon escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

USD 22,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 546

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Breguet "Type XX" N°7943, sold to the French Aviation in 1954.Fine water-resistant, stainless steel military wristwatch Type XX with retour en vol, round button chronograph and registers.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, reeded bezel. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals, auxiliary dials for the seconds, and the 30 minutes register. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 14''' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Signed on the dial, numbered on the case.Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 3,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 547

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Breguet No. 21122, 1970's.Fine water-resistant, stainless steel aviator Type XX, first generation, wristwatch with retour en vol round button chronograph and register, with black bezel.

C. polished, screwed back, revolving graduated bezel, lapidated lugs. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds, and 15 minutes register. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 14''' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic anular balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Signed on the dial. Numbered on the case.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 3,500 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 548

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Breguet, No. 3149. Produced in December 1964, sold to Monsieur P. Moreau on Januany 8, 1965, for 1900 Francs.Fine and rare, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer, triple date calendar and moon phases. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, dedicated back. D. matte silver with applied gold dot indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the days of the month in red numbers, concentric, graduation for the tachometer in blue numbers, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 13''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-bsorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Signed on the dial, numbered on the case.Engraved on the case back: "OFFERT A MR. ANDRE CHAUME PAR SES CAMARADES DE LA LIGNE - 1 JANVIER 1965".Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

USD 17,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

LOT 549

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Breguet, Ref. 3650, case No. 5088F, No. 540, produced in 1992.Very fine and important 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with tourbillon regulator, 50 hours power reserve, sector for fly back 24 hours indication, leather strap and 18K yellow gold Breguet buckle.

C. three-body, solid, reeded band, straight lugs, screwed bars, transparent back, sapphire crystal. D. "guilloché" silver with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve, aperture for the tourbillon, seconds hand on the tourbillon shaft, sector for power reserve and 24 hours indications. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 560, 24 jewels, hand engraved gilt brass, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 75,000 - 90,000

USD 48,000 - 56,000

LOT 550

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 47213. Made in 1873.Extremely rare and fine, 18K gold and diamond-set bangle with concealed built-in key-winding watch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. in 18K rose and yellow gold, designed as a scent bottle, the front cover with pink gold arabesque decoration in relief set with one rose-cut diamond, gold lugs also in shape of arabesques, hinged back and cover, gold cuvette with signature and number, reeded articulated bracelet. D. white enamel with radial Roman numerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. baguette, gilt brass, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance-spring.Signed on the cuvette.Dim. 46 x 41Approx. overall length 155 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 32,000 - 38,000

USD 20,000 - 23,000

LOT 551

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 806488, case No. 288930. Produced in 1925.Very fine cushion-shaped 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, dedicated inside the case back, straight lugs. D. white enamel with radium-coated Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 11''' rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Engraved inside the case: "Joe - From Father - 1925"Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 17,000 - 21,000

USD 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 552

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 814888, case No. 605504, retailed by Spaulding & Co. Chicago. Produced in the 1920's.Very fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, dedicated hinged case back, flat top crystal. D. matte silver with radium-coated Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 9''' rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Engraved on the back: "R.D. Burnham II".Dim. 26 x 40 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 553

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Chronometro Gondolo", No. 175555, case No. 604852. Produced in 1916.Very fine and extremely rare, large, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle and the Extract from the Archives.

C. two-body, solid, polished, hinged case back, screwed gold bars. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 11 3/4''' gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 30 x 47 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

USD 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 554

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 827421, case No. 294742. Produced in 1935.Fine and rare, indirect center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and painted indexes. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 16,000 - 19,000

USD 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 555

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 828069, case No. 295066. Produced in 1937.Fine and rare, indirect center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and painted square indexes. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 556

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 184051, case No. 294252. Produced in the 1930's.Very fine center-second, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold and painted indexes. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

USD 9,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 557

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 804827, case No. 503404. Produced in the 1930's.Very fine and rare, small, top-widing, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, faceted bezel, extended oval and hooded mobile lugs, winding-crown at the 12.D. two-tone silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and painted indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. 10''' rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 21 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

USD 11,000 - 13,500

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 558

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 921373, case No. 626625, Ref. 1526, 1st serie. Production of this watch and of the reference started in 1941.Extremely fine and probably unique, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, with special dial. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle, Extract from the Archives and by a Patek Philippe letter of explanation.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave bezel and lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial, concentric, inner graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120 QP, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance-sring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 160,000 - 200,000

USD 100,000 - 125,000

Sold: CHF 212,500

LOT 559

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 724751, case No. 307056, Ref. 570, circa 1955, retailed by Freccero. Production of this reference started in 1938.Very fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by original certificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. pink with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 12'''-400 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

USD 7,500 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 15,525

LOT 560

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 863897, case No. 644899. Produced in 1947.Very fine, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer. Accompanied by an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe linked bracelet, and the Extract from the Archives.

C. three-body, solid, polished, concave lugs. D. pink with applied pink gold dot indexes and Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" pink gold hands.M. Cal. 13''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.Approx. overall length 185 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 40,000 - 45,000

USD 25,000 - 28,000

Sold: CHF 48,300

LOT 561

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 863463, case No. 636420, Ref. 1518, 1st series. Produced in the 1940's.Very fine and rare astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, square button chronograph, register and tachometer, with special dial. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave bezel and lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold vertical large Arabic numerals and dot indexes, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the days of the month, outer tachometer graduation, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. 13''' rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-pring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 240,000 - 280,000

USD 150,000 - 175,000

LOT 562

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 723342, case No. 681094, Ref. 2509, retailed by Freccero. Production of this reference started in 1951.Very fine, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, flat bezel, concave lugs, dust protecting cap. D. pink with applied pink gold fancy indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 12'''-400 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

USD 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 563

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 920350, case No. 621075, Ref. 2509, retailed by Walser Wald. Produced circa 1940.Very fine water-resistant stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, flat bezel, concave lugs, dust protecting cap.D. matte silver with applied steel indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" steel hands.M. 12'''-120 , rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

USD 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 564

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 722759, case No. 679266, Ref. 2509 retailed by Freccero. Production of this reference started in 1951.Very fine and unusual, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, flat bezel, concave lugs, dust protecting cap.D. matte silver with applied yellow gold tritium-coated indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. 12'''-400 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 10,810

LOT 565

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 703124, case No. 679194, Ref. 2508, retailed by Somazzi. Production of this reference started in 1951.Very fine water-resistant, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, massive, polished, screwed-down case back, flat bezel, dust protecting cap. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. 27-SC rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 566

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "World Time", No. 962483, case No. 655713, Ref. 1415 HU. Production of this reference started in 1939.Very fine and probably unique, 18K pink gold, gentleman's wristwatch with special case.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, hand engraved revolving reeded flat edged bezel bearing thenames of 29 towns in the world, teardrop lugs. D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes and Roman numerals, surrounded by a revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. Pink gold fancy hands. M. 12 '''-400 HU, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

USD 0 - 0

LOT 567

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 827525, case No. 294850. Produced circa 1935.Very fine, indirect center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and painted indexes. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 568

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 922197, caseNo. 297714, retailed by Beyer Zürich. Produced in the 1930's.Very fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. champagne with applied yellow gold bâton indexes. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration,18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

USD 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 569

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 863644, case No. 630128, Ref. 130. Produced in the 1940's. Accompanied by the extract from the Archives.Very fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer. Accompanied by an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied steel Roman numerals and dot indexes, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" steel hands.M. 13'''-130, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 90,000 - 100,000

USD 55,000 - 60,000

LOT 570

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 832382, case No. 614133. Produced in 1939.Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18K pink and white gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K pink gold buckle.

C. two-body, bicolor, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, polished white gold hooded lugs, brushed pink gold case. D. champagne with applied white gold dot and sword indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 21 x 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 571

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 832832, case No. 618152. Produced in 1938.Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, hodded cylindrical lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. matte silver with applied gold dot indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 37 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 23,000

USD 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 572

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 851458. Produced in the 1940's.Fine, rectangular "bombé", 18K white and pink gold, gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe bracelet "à grosses mailles".

C. two-body, shaped, solid, polished and brushed, bicolor, "bombé" crystal. D. matte silver with applied pink gold Roman numerals and painted indexes. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 8'''-85, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 21 x 34 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 25,000 - 28,000

USD 16,000 - 17,500

LOT 573

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 821712, case No. 609254. Produced in the 1930's.Fine, rectangular curved, 18K yellow and white gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold buckle.

C. two-body, bicolor, solid, polished and brushed, hinged case back, stepped sides, white gold lugs, yellow gold case, flat top crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" white gold hands. M. Cal. 9''', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, cold isochronism 5 positions, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 27 x 40 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

USD 11,000 - 13,500

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 574

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867758, case No. 661076, Ref. 1518. Production of this reference started in 1941.Very fine and extremely rare, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, square button chronograph, register and tachometer with special dial. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle and the Extract from the Archives.

C. three-body, solid, polished, concave bezel and lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the days of the month, outer tachometer graduation, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Feuille" yellow gold hands.M. 13 '''-130 rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 180,000 - 220,000

USD 110,000 - 135,000

Sold: CHF 212,500

LOT 575

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 724517, case No. 307450, Ref. 2545. Production of this reference started in 1954.Very fine and rare water-resistant 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screw-down case back, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-400, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

USD 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 576

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 725930, case No. 308141, Ref. 2545. Production of this reference started in 1954.Very fine and rare water-resistant 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screw-down case back, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-400, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

USD 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 577

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava Acuatic", No. 958931, case No. 316579, Ref. 2545/1. Production of this reference started in 1954.Very fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screw-down case back, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 10'''-200, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

USD 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 578

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 864336, case No. 629488. Produced in 1950.Very fine and rare, indirect center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a 18K yellow gold "pipe-line" shaped Patek Philippe bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screw-down case back, dust protecting cap, concave lugs. D. champagne with applied gold Breguet numerals. "Skeleton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

USD 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 579

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868748, case No. 2611726, Ref. 2499, third series. Production of this reference started in 1951.Extremely rare and fine, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, round button chronograph, register and tachometer, with special dial. Accompanied by an 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished, concave bezel, fluted lugs, sapphire crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold b?ton indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds and the 30 minutes register, graduation for the days of the month, outer tachometer graduation, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. 13'''CC, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses c?tes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjstments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

USD 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 388,500

LOT 580

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 973953, case No. 2615965, Ref. 2461. Production of this reference started in 1950.Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, platinum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, two-facet crystal. D. satiné silver set with applied round and baguette diamond-set indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''90 tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 22 x 41 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 23,000

USD 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 29,325

LOT 581

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 970995, case No. 654307, Ref. 425. Production of this reference started in 1934, and was succeeded by Ref. 2461 in 1950.Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, platinum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, two-facet crystal. D. satiné blue with applied round and baguette diamond-set indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" white gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''90 tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 22 x 41 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 23,000

USD 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 582

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 973499, case No. 662919, Ref. 1593, circa 1952. Production of this reference started in 1944.Very fine and rare, flared, rectangular "bombé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave sides, pillar-shaped lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" yellow gold hands.M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 41 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 20,125

LOT 583

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 831843, case No. 615182, Ref. 492. Produced in the 1930's.Very fine, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped sides, dedicated back. D. satiné silver with applied gold Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 43 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 23,000

USD 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 584

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867848, case No. 663038, Ref. 1436. Production of this reference started in 1938 to 1971.Extremely fine, and probably unique, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with squarebutton split-seconds chronograph, register and tachometer with special dial. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished, concave lugs, engraved case back. D. matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 13''' rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. The start, stop and return to zero function of the split-seconds hand is done by means of the winding-crown.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 0 - 0

USD 0 - 0

Sold: CHF 278,500

LOT 585

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 971762, case No. 511469, Ref. 2443, circa 1949. Production of this reference started in 1948.Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the original certificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, pyramidal overhanging lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. matte silver with yellow gold bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 39 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

USD 8,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 586

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 954563, case No. 657106, Ref. 2440. Production of this reference started in 1948.Very fine and very rare rectangular 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, concave sides, fluted overhanging teardrop lugs, table crystal. D. matte silver with applied pink gold dart and trefoil-shaped indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 10'''-200, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 28 x 44 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

USD 8,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 587

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 976102, case No. 514530, Ref. 2476. Production of this reference started in 1950.Very fine, rectangular "bombé", 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, teardrop lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. matte silver with applied pink gold bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 39 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

USD 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 588

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 701395, case No. 668404, Ref. 2481. Production of this reference started in 1950.Extremely rare and fine center-seconds, 18K yellow gold and "cloisonné" enamel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, fluted lugs, concave bezel. D. in "cloisonné" enamel representing "Rain Forest" with applied yellow gold dot indexes and Roman numerals, painted minutes and seconds on an outer brushed gold ring. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 27-SC, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breget balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Sold: CHF 113,500

LOT 589

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 708178, case No. 2600048, Ref. 2481. Production of this reference started in 1950.Extremely rare and fine center-seconds, 18K pink gold and "cloisonné" enamel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. two-body, solid, polished, fluted lugs, concave bezel. D. "cloisonné" enamel representing "Tropical Landscape" with applied pink gold dot indexes and Arabic numerals, painted minutes and seconds on the outer brushed pink gold ring. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 27-SC, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 120,000 - 140,000

USD 75,000 - 85,000

Sold: CHF 157,500

LOT 590

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 977146, case No. 682631, Ref. 2469. Production of this reference started in 1950.Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9 '''-90, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 27 x 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 591

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 975234, case No. 671734,Ref. 2461. Production of this reference started in 1950.Very fine and very rare, rectangular curved, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, shaped, polished and brushed, two-facet crystal.D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 9 '''-90 , tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 22 x 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 23,000

USD 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 592

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 950047, case No. 509592. Producedin 1946.Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides, raised top and bottom bezel to maintain the flat top crystal. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. Cal. 10'''-200, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

USD 7,500 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 593

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867849, case No. 663039, Ref. 1436. Production of this reference started in 1938 to 1971.Extremely rare and fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button split-seconds chronograph, register and tachometer. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle and the Extract from the Archives.

C. three-body, solid, polished, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 13 '''CCR, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. The start, stop and return to zero function of the split-seconds hand is activated by means of the winding-cron.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 250,000 - 300,000

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Sold: CHF 278,500

LOT 594

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868679, case No. 684699, Ref. 1463. Production of this reference started in 1940.Very fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer. Accompanied by an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw down case back, concave lugs, dust protecting cap. D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Feuille"pink gold hands. M. 13''' -130, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance,8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 150,000 - 180,000

USD 90,000 - 110,000

LOT 595

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 789202, case No. 2615186, Ref. 3412. Designed by Gilbert Albert,made in 1959.Extremely rare and very fine prototype, never produced, of an asymmetric, rhomboid, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle and by the Extract fromthe Archives.

C. two-body, rhomboid, solid, polished, lapidated band, flat bezel. D. rhomboid, pink with painted indexes. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. 23-300, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, extra-flat, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 31 x 41 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 120,000 - 140,000

USD 75,000 - 85,000

Sold: CHF 168,500

LOT 596

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 850388, case No. 616390, retailed by Hausmann & Co. Produced in 1937.Extremely fine and rare, asymmetric, rectangular curved, wedge-shape, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, asymmetric, solid, polished, stepped sides. D. pink with applied rectangular pink gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 8'''85, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 39 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 28,000 - 32,000

USD 17,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

LOT 597

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 861494, case No. 2604978, Ref. 2524/1. Production of this reference started in 1955.Very fine and very rare, minute repeating, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold bâton indexes. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. 12''' RM, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, repeater on gongs by means of a slide on the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 250,000 - 300,000

USD 150,000 - 185,000

Sold: CHF 322,500

LOT 598

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 1110361, case No. 310832, Ref. 3439. Production of this reference started in 1960.Very fine and very rare, water-resistant, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed case back. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. 27-460, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 and 4 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18K gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 20,000 - 23,000

USD 13,000 - 14,000

LOT 599

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 726007, case No. 308108, Ref. 2545. Production of this reference started in 1954.Very fine water-resistant 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screw-down case back, flat bezel, concave lugs, engraved back. D. matte silver with applied yellowgold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands.M. Cal. 12'''-400, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 600

Prestigious Wristwatches Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 727309, case No. 309776, Ref. 2597 HS (Heures Sautantes). Production of this reference started in 1958.Very fine and rare, two time zone, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with two hands.

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

Grading System:

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

USD 48,000 - 63,000