778 lots

LOT 601

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1795.Very fine and rare 18K gold quarter-repeating automaton watch with Jacks striking the hours and quarters on two bells.

C. Double-body, "Directoire", polished, a coat of arms engraved on the back. D. White enamel, small, eccentric with Breguet numerals. Gold hands. The four-colored gold automaton scene, applied on a blue enamel ground, shows Jacks representing Chronos and his wife Rhea striking the hours and quarters, flanked on each side of two bells below the dial. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with conical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain gold three-arm balance, flat balance-spring, gilt bras continental cock with polished end-piece. Striking on two bells by depressing the pendant. Hinged gilt brass dust cap.Diam. 61 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

USD 9,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 602

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Palemon and LaviniaJaquet-Droz, London, Geneva, circa 1785.Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set, double-train, center-seconds hour- and quarter-striking clock watch, made for the Chinese market.

C. Double-body with split pearl-set bezels, the band and the pendant with champlevé and paillon decoration, the hinged spring-loaded back enamel panel painted with a charming pastoral scene depicting the young couple Palemon and Lavinia within a blue flinqué enamel frame with paillon decoration. Hinged gilt brass cuvette.D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minutes and seconds ring. Gold pierced hands. M. Gilt brass full plate double-train with cylindrical pillars, going train with fixed barrel, cylinder escapement with brass escape wheel, plain three-arm brass balance, flat balance-spring, gilt brass continental cock pierced and engraved with initials. Quarter-striking train with fixed barrel and revolving arbor, striking on a bell.Signed on the movement.Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Sold: CHF 69,000

LOT 603

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Musical TrophiesMarkwick Markham, Recordon, London, circa 1800.Fine 18K gold and enamel pair-cased, quarter-striking clock watch with trip quarter-repeating, made for the Islamic market.

C. Outer: double-body with scalloped edge, the bezel with light pink champlevé enamel decoration over a flinqué ground with champlevé flowers, the back with finely painted musical trophies against a turquoise ground within a scarlet flinqué enamel scalloped frame, outer champlevé enameled decoration matching that of the bezel. Inner: double-body, "bassine" form, the back centered with a fine composition of summer flowers painted over a pink ground within a waved scarlet flinqué frame with outerhamplevé enamel decoration, the band pierced and enameled with a foliate pattern in white enamel with four cartouches - one with musical instruments, another with scientific instruments and two with flowers, a large rose-diamond set in the pendant. D. White enamel with early, original Arabic numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate, double-train, cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance-spring, gilt brasscock pierced and engraved with foliage, striking via fixed barrel on a bell, repeating on the same bell by tripping the diamond-set button in the pendant.Signed on the dial and back plate.Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

USD 12,000 - 15,100

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 604

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Courvoisier Frères, No. 3224, circa 1870.Very fine and unusual 18K gold and ena-mel, pearl-set, quarter-repeating, eight day-going watch, built on an 1820's four-body Geneva case, made for the Chinese market.

C. "Empire", the back enamel panel finely painted with a scene of a shepherd playing the flute for two young ladies, inspired by the painting "Evening" by William Hamilton R.A. (1751 - 1801), the band decorated with blue champlevé enamel, the bezels, pendant and bow set with split pearls, hinged gold cuvette with blue champlevé enameled decoration over a matte ground and white champlevé enameled technical details: Montre 8 Jours - Ancre- 32 Pierres en rubis. D. White enamel with Roman numeralsand sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "fleur de lis" hands. M. 17 1/2''', gilt brass, bar caliber with going barrel, 32 jewels, five-wheel train, Swiss straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring. Quarter-repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

USD 30,000 - 36,000

LOT 605

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Unsigned, Geneva, circa 1830.Very fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl- and turquoise-set, quarter-repeating musical watch playing on the hour or on demand, made for the Chinese market.

C. Four-body, "Empire", the enameled back panel finely painted with a scene depicting a gentleman taking leave of his loving family, the band, bezels, pendant and bow set with split pearls alternating with turquoise cabochons. Hinged gold cuvette with turquoise blue champlevé enameled foliage decoration. D. Gold engine-turned with Roman numerals. Blued steel "serpent" hands. M. Gilt brass, inverted cylinder escapement with plain three-arm balance and blued-steel flat balance-spring, pinned disc,musical train with 23 individual tuned teeth, playing on the hour or at will, the Music/Silent lever in the edge. Repeating on two gongs by depressing the pendant.Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

USD 30,000 - 36,000

LOT 606

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Doves and FlowersVoumard, Locle, No. 904, circa 1840.Very fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set center-seconds watch with special escapement, made for the Chinese market.

C. Double-body, "Chinese" type, the back enamel panel finely painted with a couple of doves, symbolizing true love with summer flowers over a pink ground in the manner of Louis Dufaux, gold engine-turned bezel hinged to the movement ring, pendant and bow inlaid with split pearls, scarlet and blue champlevé enameled decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer minute and seconds ring. Gold "spoon" hands. M. Gilt brass, Chinese caliber with free-standing barrel, ruby duplex escapementwith steel escape wheel, plain polished steel three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance-spring.Signed on the movement.Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

USD 18,200 - 21,200

LOT 607

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

The StarMoricand & Comp., Geneva, No. 17996, circa 1790.Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl-set watch.

C. Double-body, "Directoire", split pearl-set bezels, the blue enameled back panel centered with a split pearl-inlaid rosette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold pierced hands. M. 43,6 mm, hinged gilt brass, Hessen flat caliber with going barrel, cylinder escapement with plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance-spring.Signed on the dial and back plate.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 9,000 - 12,000

USD 5,500 - 7,300

LOT 608

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

W. & W. Logan, Buchanam Street, Glasgow, No. 37511, with London hallmarks for 1902.Very fine and important 18K gold hunting-cased, keyless one-minute tourbillon regulator with center-seconds and special balance-spring.

C. Four body, massive, "pomme et filets", polished, the cover engraved with the monogram "WK". D. White enamel with sunk center, radial Arabic numerals and outer Arabic minute and seconds ring. Gold "spade" hands. M. 19''', frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, 22 jewels, most in screwed settings, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold poising and timing screws, free-sprung double overcoiled balance-spring with outer terminal curve. One-minute tourillon regulator with polished steel three-arm, Sidney Better style carriage and gilt brass bridge.Signed on the back plate.Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

USD 24,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 43,700

LOT 609

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

David Keys, 91 Piccadilly, London - Watchmaker Chronometer Maker to the Admiralty, No. 6161, with Chester hallmarks for 1901.Fine 18K gold keyless watch with Bonniksen patented 52 1/2 minutes Karrusel regulator.

C. Three-body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, the back engraved with the monogram "ACG". Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands.M. 45 mm, frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, 15 jewels, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, freesprung balance-spring with terminal curve, diamond endstone,. Bonniksen 52 1/2 minute Karrusel regulator.Signed on the back plate, Bonniksen patent mark on the pillar plate.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

USD 6,000 - 9,000

LOT 610

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

B. Haas Jne & Cie, Genève - Paris, No. 014155, circa 1890.Fine 18K gold hunting-cased, double-face, moon phase astronomical watch with calendar called "independent perpetual calendar" by the maker, made for the South American market.

C. Three-body, massive, "bassine et filets", the spring loaded front cover chased with foliage decoration, the spring-loaded back decorated en suite and engraved inside: Quantième Perpétuel Indépendant - Phases de Lune.D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds, large inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel "spade" hands. White enamel on the rear face with black Arabic chapter on the border for the dates, small black subsidiary inner chapter rings for days of the week and months. M. 44,7 mm 18''', nickel-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, gold wheel train,18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Signed on the calendar dial, case stamped with maker's mark.Diam. 53,5 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 611

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Ulises Bühler, Valparaiso - Santiago, Swiss made, circa 1880.Fine and unusual 18K gold, center-seconds, keyless, astronomical moon phase pocket chronometer with perpetual calendar, special caliber and special balance-spring.

C. Four-body, massive, "bassine", engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, red outer Arabic minutes and seconds ring, sunk subsidiary dials for days of the week, dates and months with inner indication of the leap-year cycle, moon phase aperture with its age on the border. Blued steel "fleur de lis" hands. M. 42,4 mm, 18''', gilt brass, gold train, 19 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, mounted on a separate plate fixed to the pillar plate by three srews, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel helical balance-spring with both terminal curves.Signed on the movement and the case.Diam. 54,5 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

USD 7,300 - 9,700

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 612

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

M.S Bronikoff, Viatka, Russia, circa 1870.Very rare and fine watch entirely made of box-wood and bone, in its original fitted case and accompanied by its original carved-wood chain and key.

C. Double-body, entirely made of box-wood. D. Wooden with Arabic numerals on bone cartouches and subsidiary seconds. Bone hands. M. Entirely made of wood,with pinned wooden bridges, excluding the mainspring, balance-spring and pivots, with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain wood three-arm balance.Signed inside back cover. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

USD 4,800 - 7,300

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 613

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1900.Very fine and important 18K gold hunting-cased, astronomical, moon phase, keyless watch with perpetual calendar, split-seconds chronograph and 30-minute instantaneous recorder.

C. Four-body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months of the leap year cycle and outer minute register, the date and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 44,3 mm, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 35 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-spring. Rpeating on gongs by a slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push-pieces in the band.Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

USD 21,000 - 24,000

LOT 614

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 350231, case No. 216455, production started in November 1909, finished in February 1911.Very fine and extremely rare 18K gold hunting-cased, astronomical, moon phase, keyless pocket chronometer with perpetual calendar.

C. Four-body, massive, "bassine", polished, the cover engraved with the monogram "O.R.". Hinged gold cuvette engraved with commemorative dates 1-3-1872 and 1-3-1912. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, sunk subsidiary dials for the day of the week, the months of the leap year cycle, the date and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 42,5 mm (19'''), gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-sping with "swan-neck" micro-metric regulator.Signed on the cuvette and movement.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

USD 15,100 - 18,200

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 615

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

H.J.C., Swiss, No. 3292, Patent No. 11948, circa 1896.Fine and extremely rare 18K gold, hunting-cased, keyless minute-repeating watch with "Carillon Westminster" chime.

C. Four-body, massive, "bassine", polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 20''', frosted and gilt, 32 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Repeating on four gongs with four hammers by means of a slide on the band.Signed HJC on the movement.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

USD 11,000 - 13,300

Sold: CHF 36,800

LOT 616

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Attributed to Albert Bertholet and Louis Burry-Haldi, Bienne, Swiss, No. 4175, circa 1890.Fine silvered nickel cane handle fitted with a patented keyless concealed watch.

C. Three-body, mushroom-shaped, the cap decorated with floral and foliate pattern, the stem with repeated leaf pattern, spring-loaded top cover revealing the dial centered by engraved initials "M.A.G.", the top rotates, winding the watch. D. Black enamel, gold radial Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with gold five-minute Arabic markers. Gilded "cathedral" hands. M. 33 mm, brass, 3/4 plate, cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance with flat balance-spring, winding by rotating bezel, stting with a small knob mounted on the extension of the minute hand arbor.Dim. Height 43 mm, diam. cap diam. 39 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,500 - 2,500

USD 900 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 617

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Attributed to Albert Bertholet and Louis Burry-Haldi, Bienne, Swiss, No. 6763, circa 1890.Fine silver cane handle fitted with a patented keyless concealed watch.

C. Three-body, mushroom-shaped, the cap decorated with floral and foliate pattern, the stem engine-turned with geometrical pattern, spring-loaded top cover revealing the dial centered by engraved initials C.R., the top rotates, winding the watch. D. White enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic markers. Black painted "spade" hands. M. 33 mm, brass, 3/4 plate, cylinder escapement, three-arm plain brass balance with flat balance-spring, winding by rotating bezel,etting with a small know mounted on the extension of the minute hand arbor.Dim. Height 43 mm, cap diam. 39 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,500 - 2,500

USD 900 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 618

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Augusto Gerosa & Co., Milano, Italy, circa 1920.Fine and elegant silver and enamel cane handle in original fitted box.

C. Carved, slightly tilted and tapered, the neck decorated with champlevé enamel depicting a gun and a flower stem with the inscription: "Tiro Federal, Buenos-Aires, Argentino".Signed on the box.

Grading System: A

CHF 600 - 800

USD 360 - 480

Sold: CHF 1,495

LOT 619

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

N.B., Russia, circa 1900.Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel pearl-set parasol handle fitted with a watch.

C. Slightly tapered cylindrical body covered with violet enamel over wave-pattern engine-turning, three applied gold laurel leaf wreaths, the bottom finished with a gold bezel, the top with a reeded ring supporting the pearl-set watch bezel. D. Translucent dark blue enamel with silver Arabic numerals and outer gold paillon minute dot divisions. Gold "cathedral" hands. M. 21,7 mm, gilt brass, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm balance with blued steel flat balance spring.Stamped on the lower bezel 56 and "H ".Dim. 55 mm long, 26 mm wide.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 3,600 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 620

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Cartier Paris. Produced in the 1930 's.Fine rectangular 18K yellow gold cigarette case fitted with watch and lighter.

C. two-body, octagonal, solid, polished, "guilloché" bezel. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 5 3/4 ''' rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Signed on the dial.Dim. of the cigarette case 76 x 104 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

USD 3,000 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 5,290

LOT 621

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Bovet, case No. 15659. Produced in the 1940's.Fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and triple date.

C. three-body, solid, polished, gilt metal cuvette, teardrop lugs. D. champagne with painted gold Arabic numerals, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Bâton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 13 ''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Signed on the dial, numbered on the case.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

USD 1,100 - 1,300

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 622

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex "Precision", Ref. 3860. Produced in the 1930's.Fine and rare rectangular "bombé" 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, wide polished top and bottom bezel, curved lugs, ultra-"bombé" crystal. D. "bombé" matte silver with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" gold hands. M. 7 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 7 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 20 x 37 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

USD 1,800 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 623

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "DateJust", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6609. Production of this reference started in the 1950's.Fine and rare center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, ribbed revolving bezel with embossed Arabic numerals and indexes, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. satiné gold with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Alpha" tritium-coated gold hands. M. Cal. 1065, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

USD 4,200 - 5,500

LOT 624

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex, Ref. 1775. Produced in the 1930's.Very fine and very rare rectangular, nickel chromium and enamel gentleman's wristwatch with digital jump-hour, minutes and seconds.

C. polished and brushed, black enamel cover with apertures for the jump hours, minutes and seconds, stepped sides, cabochon onyx-set winding-crown, hinged back. D. three matte silver revolving discs with painted Arabic numerals. M. Cal. 10 ''', rhodium-plated, "fausses c?tes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance-spring.Case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 38 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

USD 6,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 625

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex "Prince Super Précision, Aerodynamic" , Ref. 3361. Presented at the 1939 Swiss National Exhibition in Zurich. Produced in the 1940's.Very fine and rare rectangular curved, asymmetrical, center-seconds, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, shaped, solid, polished, bearing an escutcheon on the front. D. sand-finished with applied gold triangular and square indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2 ''', Ultra Prima, rhodium-plated, 18jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguetbalance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 19 x 46 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

USD 9,700 - 12,000

LOT 626

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex "Prince 1/4 Century Club", Ref. 3937. Production started in the 1930's.Fine rectangular curved 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. solid, polished, overhanging fluted curly lugs, dedicated back engraved "presented to Arthur Jones in commemoration of a quarter century of continuous service with the T. Eaton Co. Ltd. 1915 - 1940". D. two-tone silver with the letters "1/4 Century Club" instead of numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2 ''' Prima, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

USD 7,300 - 9,700

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 627

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex "Prince Railway", Ref. 1527 . Produced in the 1930's.Fine, rectangular curved, 18K white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, bicolor, stepped sides. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 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: AA

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

USD 7,300 - 9,700

LOT 628

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Chronomètre, Ref. 5015. Produced in the 1940's.Very fine and rare tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown. D. black with radium-coated indexes, Roman and Arabic numerals. "Alpha" radium-coated gold hands. 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. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 4,800 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 629

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex Perpetual "Précision", Ref. 4643. Produced in the 1940's.Fine and rare self-winding "carré galbé", curved, 14K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a gold-plated Oyster bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides, straight lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. black with applied pink gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4 ''' rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 28 x 28 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 3,600 - 4,800

LOT 630

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6085. Produced in the 1950's.Fine and rare tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Oyster bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and "Twinlock" winding-crown, graduated reeded bezel. D. black with applied pink gold dart indexes. "Alpha" pink gold hands. M. 9 3/4 ''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm. Approx. overall length 210 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 3,600 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 631

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 6505. Produced in the 1950's.Fine and rare self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch with an 18K pink goldOyster bracelet.

C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, reeded and graduated bezel, concave lugs.D. black with applied steel pink gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 1120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted to temperatures, 5 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 24 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

USD 2,400 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 632

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6565. Produced in the 1960's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, waterproof, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a pink gold Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, solid, polished, satiné, screwed-down case back and crown. D. black with applied gold fancy indexes. "Alpha" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12 3/4 ''' rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 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. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

USD 3,000 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 633

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6084. Produced in the 1950's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back. D. "guilloché" silver with applied pink gold triangular indexes. "Alpha" radium-coated pink gold hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4 ''', rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

USD 2,100 - 2,700

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 634

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex for Eaton, "1/4 Century Club", Ref. 1011.Fine water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a yellow gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished, dedicated and screwed-down case back and crown, lapidated lugs, back engraved "presented to Gordon H. McGregor, a quarter century of continuous service with the T. Eaton Co. Limited, 1941-1966". D. matte silver with the applied gold letters "1/4 Century Club" instead of the numerals. "Alpha" radium-coated gold hands.M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

USD 1,500 - 2,100

Sold: CHF 3,381

LOT 635

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex "Précision", Ref. 9659/9892. Produced in the 1960's.Fine center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. solid, polished, straight curved lugs. D. silver with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,200 - 3,000

USD 1,300 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,185

LOT 636

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, Ref. 6262/6263, with black bezel. Production of this reference started in 1971.Fine and rare water-resistant, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolor off-white and black with steel and tritium 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. Approx. overall length 200 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

USD 12,000 - 15,100

Sold: CHF 26,450

LOT 637

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "GMT Master", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1675. Produced in the 1960's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, two time-zone, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with three hands and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and winding-crown, graduated revolving red and blue bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours, crystal with Cyclops lens D. black with applied gold tritium-coated bâton, round and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 39 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,500 - 6,000

USD 2,700 - 3,600

LOT 638

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 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 with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet and certificate.

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 20,000 - 25,000

USD 12,000 - 15,100

Sold: CHF 22,425

LOT 639

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", 660ft./200m. Ref. 5513, third generation. Production of this reference started in the 1960's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 660ft./200m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, at the center, the letter "T" in a circle. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands.M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 2 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,200

USD 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 640

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex Cosmograph "Daytona", so-called "Paul Newman", Ref. 6239, with steel bezel, produced from 1961 to 1976.Very fine and rare tonneau-shaped water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet, fitted box and certificate.

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 35,000 - 40,000

USD 21,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 50,600

LOT 641

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Rolex Oyster, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified Cosmograph, Ref. 6263 with black bezel. Production of this reference started in 1971.Fine water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, crown and buttons, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. bicolor black and white with applied steel indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" tritium-coated stainless steel hands. M. Cal. 13 ''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

USD 8,500 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 642

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Amagnetic", No. 728975, case No. 2613875, Ref. 2570-1. Production of this reference started in1958.Very fine and rare water-resistant 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, curved lugs, anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12 '''-400, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, gold lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer reglator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

USD 6,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 643

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 700048, case No. 302082, Ref. 2457. Production of this reference started in the 1950's and succeeded to Ref. 96 C.Very fine center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold Breguet numerals. Yellow gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 27SC, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line 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. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 3,600 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 644

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Hausmann & Co., case No. 50860. Produced in the 1930's.Fine cushion-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive-shaped single button 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. 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. signed Hausmann, 13''' rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Diam. 33 x 39 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

USD 3,000 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 645

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 51007, made for Sauter Hnos Relojeria, Calle Mercaderes No. 11, Habana, circa 1875.Very fine 18K and enamel hunting-cased keyless pocket watch.

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", both covers entirely engraved, the front cover centered by an elaborate shield with initials in the middle, set against straight line engine-turning alternating with black champlevé enamel, foliate border, the front similar but with central flower vase, the band engraved in a repeated pattern, gold hinged cuvette. D. Silver with Roman numerals, applied gold scrolling decoration on the outer border, the center with an engraved flower rosette over engine-turning, subsdiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 45,5 mm, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, moustache lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring.Stamped with maker's stamp inside back cover, cuvette signed by the retailer.Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,000 - 7,300

LOT 646

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 142006, case No. 247167, circa 1907.Fine 18K gold hunting-cased keyless watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished with engraved initials on the front cover, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 41,8mm (19 ''') gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line moustache lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on dial, and movement, case stamped with the makers trade mark.Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

USD 3,000 - 3,600

LOT 647

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 65132, circa 1882.Fine 18K gold hunting-cased keyless quarter-repeating watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, front cover with engraved initials, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 10,7 mm, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, lever-set, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Signed on the case.Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 4,800 - 6,000

LOT 648

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Breguet, No. 2260, circa 1860.Fine 18K gold keyless hunting-cased watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", polished with engraved initials on the front cover, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 37,6 mm, gilt brass, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm gilt balance, blued steel balance-spring, wolf-tooth winding wheels, pin-set.Signed on the cuvette, secret signature on the dial.Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

USD 600 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 649

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

B(enjamin) Haas Jne, Geneva, 1883.Very fine 18K gold hunting-cased, astronomical quarter-repeating pocket chronometer withperpetual calendar. Accompanied by a fitted box

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with gold five-minute Arabic markers, four subsidiary sunk dials for days of the week, date, months of the four year leap cycle and subsidiary seconds concentric with phases of the moon aperture. Gold "spade" hands.M. 41,9 mm, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line counterpoised lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band, stamped with the seal of Geneva Quality Hallmark.Signed on dial and case.Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 13,000 - 18,000

USD 7,900 - 11,000

LOT 650

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

J. Sewill, 30 Cornhill, Royal Exchange, London, No. 40052, hallmarked 1909-10.Very fine 18K gold keyless astronomical perpetual calendar watch with chronograph.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute/seconds divisions, four subsidiary sunk dials for days of the week, date, months of the four-year leap cycle, and subsidiary seconds with phases of the moon aperture. Blued steel, "spade" hands. M. 41,4 mm, 3/4 plate, frosted and gilded, 25 jewels, lateral lever escapement with lift on the pallets, cut bimetallic compensation balance, free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, diamond endstone.Signed on the movement.Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,000 - 7,300

LOT 651

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Louis Audemars, Brassus, Swiss, No. 11587, circa 1880.Very fine 18K gold, half hunting-cased, astronomical quarter-repeating watch with perpetual calendar.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", front cover with champlevé Roman hour chapter and inner minute-repeating watch around the aperture, polished back, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, five minute Arabic markers, four subsidiary sunk dials for days of the week, date, months of the four year leap cycle and subsidiary seconds concentric with phases of the moon aperture. M. 41,9 mm, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line counterpoisedlever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, wolf tooth winding wheels, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Signed and numbered on the calendar plate under the dial, case stamped with maker's stamp, cuvette signed Jules Jürgensen.Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 13,000 - 18,000

USD 7,900 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 652

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Haas, Neveux & Cie, No. 20409, circa 1920.Very fine 18K gold, keyless minute-repeating watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished with enameled initials "AL". D. Matted gilt, champlevé Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel, Breguet hands. M. 37.7mm (17'''), rhodiumed, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Signed on dial and movement.Diam. 47mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,500 - 6,000

USD 2,700 - 3,600

LOT 653

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Tir Fédéral -1954 - Lausanne", case No. 583206.Fine and rare center-seconds, stainless steel gentleman's shooting contest commemorative wristwatch.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs. D. matte silver and pink with applied pink gold indexes, at the center, a medallion with a kneeling marksman and the Swiss Cross. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12/1/2 ''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

USD 1,500 - 2,100

LOT 654

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Chs. Tissot & Fils, "World Time", Ref. 4002-1. Produced circa 1950.Fine and rare, "World Time", center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, bezel with painted Arabic numerals and triangular indexes in 12 hours, straight lugs. D. two-tone silver with painted gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals in 24 hours, at the center, matte silver revolving dial bearing the names of 24 towns in the world in blue, the red mark between Auckland and Midway indicates the date line. "Flèche" gold hands, the hands can be set independently from the cities by using the gold button on the band at 2 o'lock. M. Cal. 285 N- 21 T, copper colored, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, "bumper" rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,600 - 2,200

USD 970 - 1,300

LOT 655

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Jaeger LeCoultre "Memovox". Production started in the 1950's.Fine and rare, center-seconds, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with alarm and two crowns.

C. two body, solid, polished, the crown at 2 o'clock activates the central revolving alarm dial, the one at 4 o'clock is for time-setting and winding, concave lugs. D. black with applied pink gold dart indexes. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 13 ''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 656

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Genève, case No. 666701. Produced in the 1940's.Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, solid, lapidated and concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied steel dart indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations. "Bâton" steel hands. M. Cal. 13 ''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 657

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Unsigned, French, circa 1910.Very fine and rare, platinum, diamond- and pearl-set, elongated hexagonal keyless pendant watch.

C. Two-piece, hexagonal, the back with painted insert matching the dial, the bezels set with diamonds, the band set with pearls, the large pearl on the top functions as a winding knob. D. Painted with figures in the neo-classical style, small Arabic hour chapter set in the middle, blue background. Blued steel hands. M. Cross-shaped, 30,5 x 22,6 mm, gilt brass, patented caliber, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring.Dim. 50 x 31 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,000 - 7,300

LOT 658

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Breguet, No. 1320, circa 1830.Fine and rare 18K gold and enamel slim pendant watch with matching enameled chain and key.

C. Four-body, "bassine", spring-loaded back cover with champlevé enamel, the center with a coat-of-arms surmounted by a crown on an azure enamel ground with gold scrolling decoration, the bezel with matching azure enamel and gold leaf decoration, gold hinged cuvette. Short chain composed of six champlevé enamel links, matching gold enameled Breguet key. D. Silver, engine-turned center, champlevé Roman chapter ring, outer minute dot divisions. Gold "Breguet" hands. M. 31,5 mm, gilt brass early bacaliber, cylinder escapement, gilt three-arm plain balance, blued steel balance-spring.Signed on the dial and the case.Diam. 39 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 9,000

USD 3,600 - 5,500

LOT 659

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1950.Fine yellow gold-filled, triangular, keyless Masonic watch. Accompanied by an original fitted box.

C. Two-body, shaped, front with the Tempe of Salomon, letter G for "Geometry" and other Masonic symbols, bezel en suite, triangular bow. D. Triangular, Masonic symbols in color soft enamel for the numerals, outer minute divisions. Gilt brass Masonic "sector" hands. M. 23,25mm, (10 1/2'''), rhodiumed, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating blued steel flat balance spring.Dim. Height 40 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 660

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Unsigned, Geneva, circa 1830.Fine and rare silver medal fitted with a watch.

C. Two-body, the front in relief depicting St. George slaying the Dragon with an aperture for the dial, the back, also in relief, shows Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 8:24), coin-edge. D. Silver, eccentric, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, florally engraved center. Gold "Breguet" hands. M. 38,.2 mm, very thin (2 mm) early bar caliber, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance, flat balance-spring, female winding.Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

USD 2,400 - 3,000

LOT 661

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", Acuatic, No. 741987, case No. 680870, Ref. 2451, retailed by Freccero. Production of this reference started in 1949.Fine and rare water-resistant 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, dust-protecting cap, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. pink with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 10 '''200, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line 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. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

USD 4,200 - 5,500

LOT 662

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1230280, case No. 325840, Ref. 3445. Production of this reference started in 1961.Fine self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with mono-date and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back, stepped bezel, lapidated straight lugs.D. satiné gold with applied gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the date. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. 27-460 M, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax 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. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

USD 4,200 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 663

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1113382, case No. 2631602, Ref. 3425. Production of this reference started in 1960.Fine self-winding water-resistant 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, concave bezel. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 27-460 Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line 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. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

USD 4,200 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 664

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 764092, case No. 698279, Ref. 2526. Production of this reference started in 1953.Fine water-resistant, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe articulated bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back. D. white enamel with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12 '''-600 AT, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signe. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 50,000 - 60,000

USD 30,000 - 36,000

Sold: CHF 57,500

LOT 665

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 745731, case No. 694188, Ref. 2557, retailed by Gübelin Lucerne. Produced circa 1956.Fine flat 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, triangular lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 10 '''-200, 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.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,800 - 6,000

USD 2,900 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 666

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1160529, case No. 2702039, Ref. 3506/3. Produced in the 1970's.Fine, horizontal rectangular, extra-flat, 18K white gold and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with linen-textured 18K white gold Patek Philippe bracelet and fitted box.

C. two-body, solid, polished, bezel sides set with 12 baguette diamonds, triangular lugs. D. satiné silver with painted indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. cal. 175, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 29 x 26 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 3,600 - 4,800

LOT 667

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1286621, case No. 2754701, Ref. 3588-901, made in 1975, sold on February 28, 1977.Fine and very rare, flat, self-winding, 18K white gold gentleman's commemorative wristwatch bearing the effigy of King Faisal ibn Abdul Aziz al Saud of Saudi Arabia painted on enamel on the dial. Accompanied by a linen-textured 18K white gold Patek Philippe bracelet.

C. three body, solid, polished and brushed, "guilloché" bezel, hooded lugs. D. matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals, on the 6, the portrait of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia in polychrome enamel. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. Cal. 28-255, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, steel rotorith an 18K gold inset segment.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

USD 7,300 - 9,700

LOT 668

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 799074, case No. 2634242, Ref. 3509, retailed by Freccero. Producedcirca 1966.Fine, water-resistant, flat, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished, screwed-down case back, straight lugs. D. satiné silver with applied steel indexes. "Bâton" steel 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 for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

USD 1,500 - 2,100

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 669

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Ulysse Nardin - Locle (Suisse) No. 28449 circa 1939.Fine silver, keyless, dead-seconds break-circuit deck-watch with power reserve indicator and special balance.

C. Four-body, massive, "bassine et filet", polished, silver hinged cuvette, silver bolt at 6 o'clock to activate the circuit-breaking, insulated from outside, silver pin for transmitting the signal. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-hour up-and-down scale. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 47,6 mm (21'''), frosted and gilt, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Anibal-brass Guillaume balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring with terminal curve and "swan-nek" micrometric regulator, escape wheel pinion fitted with a cam for contact-breaking each second.Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 64 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

USD 2,400 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 670

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Ulysse Nardin, Locle and Genève, No. 15153, circa 1911.Fine 18K gold keyless minute-repeating chronometer watch with chronograph.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer seconds and 1/5 second divisions M. 45 mm, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 33 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band, wolf-tooth winding wheels.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

USD 3,000 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 671

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Ulysse Nardin - Locle & Genève, No. 13074, Grand Prix de Paris, September 1906.Very fine and large 18K gold, hunting-cased, "Art Nouveau" keyless watch with chronograph and 30-minute recorder.

C. Four-body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the cover chased with mistletoe branches, the back engraved with the monogram "P.H.I.", dedication inside the cover, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19''', nickel-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Chronographwith visible work, the push piece in the band.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

USD 1,800 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 672

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Genève, No. 17190, case No. 364760. Produced in the 1920's and retailed by "Au Monde Elegant", Bilbao.Very fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with coaxial single button chronograph on the crown, registers, tachometer and telemeter.

C. three-body, polished, hinged case back, round bezel, wire lugs. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer polychrome tachometer and telemeter graduation. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 13 ''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, the coaxial single button on the winding-crown is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

USD 4,200 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 673

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 497426, case No. 324938, circa 1950.Very rare and fine aluminum keyless dress watch.

C. Three-body, "demi-bassine", polished and matte. D. Matte aluminum with applied polished aluminum Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Polished aluminum "Breguet" hands. M. 16''', aluminum, 439/7 caliber, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-spring with "swan-neck" micrometric regulator.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 44 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

USD 2,100 - 2,700

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 674

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Montre de poche à voletsCartier, for the British market, hallmarked 1922.Very fine 18K gold keyless dress watch with spring-loaded sliding shutters.

C. Three-body, "Directoire", polished back with small maple leaf engraved in the center, front with aperture for two gold shutters within engraved frame of a snake eating its tail revealing the dial by pressing the crown.D. Matted silver, engine-turned, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands.M. 36.6 mm (16 1/4'''), nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, 8 adjustments.Signed on dial and case, movement engraved European Watch & Clock Co., Inc.Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 675

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Cartier, Paris, circa 1910.Very fine 18K gold keyless dress watch.

C. Three-piece, "bassine pinçée", polished, with the initials "JDO" in white champlevé enamel on the back.D. Matte silver, champlevé radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 37 mm, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, micrometric cam regulator.Signed on the dial, case stamped with French gold mark and Cartier number.Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

USD 1,800 - 2,400

LOT 676

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Roussele Tirein, Paris, circa 1910.Very elegant 18K white gold and enamel, diamond- and sapphire-set keyless dress watch.

C. Three-body, "Empire" polished back centered with a small coat-of-arms in blue and white enamel, bezel set with alternating rows of diamonds and sapphires. D. Matte and engine turned silver, Arabic hour chapter, outer minute divisions. Blued steel, Breguet hands. M. 38 mm (17'''), nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balance spring.Signed on the dial.Diam. 43 mm

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

USD 2,100 - 2,700

LOT 677

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 400453. Produced circa 1925.Fine and rare, two-tone, double bezel, 18K gold jump hour keyless dress watch with day/date indication.

C. three-body, solid, polished, bezels and bow in white gold, band in yellow gold, transparent case back. D. sand-finished, apertures for the days of the week and the date, the jump hours and minutes below. Triangular pointer for the minutes. M. Cal. 16 ''' 3/4, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,000 - 7,300

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 678

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Breguet, No. 1291, circa 1930.Fine and elegant 18K white gold keyless dress watch.

C. Three-body, polished, faceted bezels. D. Silvered, matte, applied gold dot indexes and applied gold Arabic numerals for 3, 9, and 12, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds. Gold "index" hands. M. 37 mm, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring.Signed on the dial and the movement.Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

USD 2,100 - 2,700

Sold: CHF 3,680

LOT 679

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Breguet, No 4892. Made in the 1920's.Fine and elegant Art Deco, tonneau-shaped, platinum and diamond lady's wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished, cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown, bezel set with diamonds, curved lugs. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 8 ''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial and case signed.Dim. 20 x 20 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

USD 3,000 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 14,375

LOT 680

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Breguet, No 3410. Made in the 1920's.Fine Art Déco tonneau-shaped, platinum lady's wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished, curved lugs. D. matte silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 8 1/2 ''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring.Dial and case signed.Dim. 24 x 30 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

USD 2,400 - 3,000

LOT 681

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 706431, case No. 309098, Ref. 570. Production of this reference started in 1950.Fine and rare large center-seconds 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with a Patek Philippe box.

C. three-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 27-SC, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line 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 14,000 - 18,000

USD 8,500 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 682

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 743111, case No. 423117, Ref. 2548. Production of this reference started in 1954.Fine and very rare 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K pink goldPatek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a Patek Philippe 150th anniversarycommemorative medal.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, rounded and stylized fancy lugs. D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 10 '''-200, 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. 33 x 39 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

USD 12,000 - 15,100

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 683

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 837630, case No. 509355, Ref. 14. Made in the 1940's.Very fine and rare rectangular 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides, overhanging fluted lugs, flat top crystal. D. pink with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and dot indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. M. Cal. 9 ''' 90, 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. 24 x 40 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

USD 12,000 - 15,100

LOT 684

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 1490939, case No 2702396, Ref. 3569-1. Produced in the 1970's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold integrated bracelet à petites mailles.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, flat bezel, back winder, dedicated back. D. satiné gold with applied bâton indexes. "Bâton" black hands. M. Cal. 350, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, bi-directional peripheral winding, rotor mounted on ball bearings, 22Kold segment.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 3,600 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 685

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1355496, Ref. 3919. Production of this reference started in 1985.Fine and elegant flat, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, "guilloché" bezel, hidden lugs. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" polished steel hands. M. Cal. 215 PS, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,000 - 7,300

LOT 686

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1910096, case No. 2886843, Ref. 3998. Produced in the 1990's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with date and 50 hours autonomy, and platinum Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 315-SC stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 21K gold rotor, bi-directional winding mounted on ball-bearings.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,000 - 7,300

Sold: CHF 14,950

LOT 687

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Ellipse d'Or", No. 1194957, case No. 2846805, Ref. 3738/118. Produced in the 1980's.Fine oval, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold bracelet à grosses mailles.

C. two-body, solid, polished, hidden lugs. D. white with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals. "Breguet" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 240, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, mobile stud bearer, 22K gold micro-rotor mounted on ball bearings, mono-directional winding.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 31 x 35 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,000 - 7,300

LOT 688

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 977043, case No. 696182, Ref. 2461. Production of this reference started in 1950.Fine rectangular curved gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, faceted sides, teardrop lugs, two facet crystal. D. matte silver,with applied yellow gold bâton indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Epée" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9 '''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 22 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,000 - 7,200

LOT 689

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 835986, case No. 631246. Made in the 1940's.Very fine and rare square 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, teardrop-shaped hooded lugs, flat top crystal. D. pink with applied pink gold triangular and bâton indexes, painted numerals, 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, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

USD 4,200 - 5,500

LOT 690

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1111922, case No. 2624216, Ref. 3433. Production of this reference started in the 1960.Fine self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet à petites mailles.

C. two body, solid, polished, screw-down case back, stepped bezel, fluted lugs. D. satiné silver with applied yellow gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 27-460, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 18Kgold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,000 - 7,200

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 691

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève,"Calatrava", No. 828077, case No. 614789. Produced in the 1930's.Very fine, rare, and elegant indirect center-seconds, "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch with steel Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with inner painted Arabic numerals and bâton indexes, outer seconds and minute scale. "Feuille" blued steel 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 14,000 - 16,000

USD 8,500 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

LOT 692

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Jules Jürgensen, Copenhagen, made in Switzerland, No. 13919, circa 1885.Very fine 18K gold keyless, minute-repeating pocket watch with chronograph.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", polished, monogrammed back, transformed from hunting-cased to open-face, gold hinged cuvette with engine-turned edge. D. White enamel, Roman numerals with "3" at the pendant, outer minute ring, and outermost chronograph ring with red divisions and five-seconds/minutes Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 42,5 mm (19'''), rhodiumed, 34 jewels, straight-line counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, bued-steel Breguet balance spring, visible chronograph works, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 16,000 - 18,000

USD 9,700 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 693

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Unsigned, "Chronometer", Swiss, circa 1870.Very fine and rare 18K gold keyless, independent dead seconds, double-train pocket chronometer with special escapement.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", polished with reeded band, gold hinged cuvette.D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with five minutes/seconds Arabic markers. M. 42 mm, gilt brass, 32 jewels, pivoted detent escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel helical balance-spring with both terminal curves, tandem winding, pin-set.Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

USD 4,200 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 694

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Fred. Houriet, Swiss, circa 1817.Fine and unusual early silver pocket thermometer with four thermic scales.

C. Three-body, "Empire", polished. D. White enamel with graduations in Fahrenheit, Reaumur, Centigrade and "Glace" scales. M. Gilt brass with bimetallic curb, rack and pinion transmission with coiled return spring, adjustable blued steel lever mounted in the rack acted upon by the curb.Signed on the dial, case stamped 464.Diam. 63 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

USD 3,000 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 7,820

LOT 695

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Probably Decombaz, Genève, signed "Breguet", No. 4015, circa 1825.Very fine and interesting 18K gold souscription-type watch.

C. Three-body, "Empire", polished, gilt brass hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, inner five-minute ring. Blued steel sharp pointed hand. M. 51 mm, gilt brass souscription-style caliber, four-wheel train, cylinder escapement, plain three-arm brass balance with blued steel balance-spring, center barrel wound from the front.Signed on the cuvette, case stamped "JD" with a star above and below the dot.Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

USD 4,200 - 5,500

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 696

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Courvoisier Frères, La Chaux-de-Fonds, "Modernista", Swiss, circa 1910.Interesting 18K yellow gold digital jumping hour watch with retrograde minute hand.

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", back cover engine-turned in barleycorn pattern, gold hinged cuvette, etched in Art Nouveau pattern. D. Gilded, center decorated in zigzag pattern, top with retrograde minute scale, aperture for the hours. M. 17''', rhodiumed, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring, index regulator, pin-set.Signed on the cuvette, stamped with the maker's mark inside back cover and on the dial.Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,000 - 1,300

USD 600 - 800

Sold: CHF 1,380

LOT 697

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

John Holzmann in Wien, circa 1860.Rare silver pocket thermometer.

C. Three-body, "Empire", polished. D. Silver with Reaumur scale graduations. M. Gilt brass, rectangular, bimetallic curb, rack and pinion transmission with coiled return spring, fine adjustment screws on both terminals of the curb.Signed on the dial, case stamped with Austrian silver guarantee stamp.Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

USD 1,100 - 1,300

LOT 698

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Jaeger LeCoultre "Reverso Sun/Moon, Réserve de Marche", Ref. 270.3.63. Made in the 1990's.Very fine, astronomic, rectangular, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 40 hours power reserve, night and day indication, moon phases and lunar calendar. Accompanied by fitted box and certificate.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent back, fluted top and bottom bezel. D. black with painted white stylized Arabic numerals, sectors for the up-and-down indication and the age of the moon, apertures for night and day indication and for the moon phases. "Lozenge" tritium-coated white gold hands. M. Cal. 823, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance,5 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 14,000

USD 6,000 - 8,500

Sold: CHF 12,075

LOT 699

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Der Doppelchronograph", No. 2540058. Made in the 1990's.Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant to 50 meters, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button split-second chronograph, registers, day and date, 48 hours autonomy, and an 18K yellow gold IWC buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, anti-magnetic protecting cap, protected push-buttons, sapphire crystal. D. black with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, apertures for the days of the week and the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated gold hands. M. Cal. 15,5 ''', gilt brass, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorbe, 5 adjustments, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 42 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

USD 9,000 - 12,000

LOT 700

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

Blancpain, "Tourbillon", No. 35. Produced in the 1990's.Very fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 8 days power reserve, one-minute tourbillon regulator and date, 18K yellow gold Blancpain deployant clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, aperture for the visible tourbillon cage. D. white enamel with applied yellow gold radial Roman numerals, auxiliary dials with painted Arabic numerals for the up-and-down indication and the days of the months, aperture for the visible tourbillon cage. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9 ''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, 5 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating fat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

USD 24,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 50,600