608 lots

LOT 301

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 90565, case No. 208718, made for Tiffany. Very fine 18K gold, hunting-cased keyless minute-repeating watch.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel, ?spade? hands. M. 38mm, nickel, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 31 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs, slide on the band. Signed by the retailer on dial, case and movement. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,800 - 6,200

USD 4,200 - 5,400

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 302

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

A. Nicolet, Swiss, circa 1900. Very fine 18K gold keyless minute-repeating watch with split-seconds chronograph and instantaneous 30-minute register.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring, outermost chronograph scale with five-minute red Arabic figures, subsidiary sunk seconds, sunk register at 12 o?clock. M. 39 mm. (17???), nickel, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 35 jewels, chronograph and split-seconds set on the back plate, repeating on gongs, slide on the band. Signed on dial and movement. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 13,000

EUR 6,900 - 9,000

USD 6,000 - 7,800

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 303

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Jaeger, No. 171215. Produced circa 1935. Fine stainless steel keyless chronograph watch with 30-minute register.

C. Three-body, "bassine", polished, snap-on steel cuvette, crown pushbutton at 12 o'clock for start/stop and return to zero. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute and seconds rings with five-minute Arabic markers, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. Blued steel "feuille" hands. M. 39 mm. (17''' 5), rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on dial, case and movement. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,400 - 1,800

EUR 900 - 1,200

USD 800 - 1,100

Sold: CHF 1,265

LOT 304

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Longines, Aero, No. 5810648, Swiss, circa 1938. Fine aluminum siderograph made for the Marine Nationale Aeronotique Navale with centre seconds, double split-seconds recorder, 30-hour power reserve indication and stop feature.

C. Cylindrical, massive, back secured by five screws, chronograph pushbutton at 2 o?clock, knob for setting 60 seconds revolving dial at 11 o?clock, winding/setting stem at 6 o?clock, stop lever at 5 o?clock. D. Two tone silvered divided into 360 degrees with outer revolving chronograph ring, inner red decimal division and up-and-down sector at 6 o?clock. M. 43 mm (19???), rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring with micrometric cam-type regulator. Split-seconds recorder with visible work. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 94 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 7,000 - 10,000

USD 6,000 - 9,000

LOT 305

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Eberhard & Co., La Chaux-de-Fonds, Swizerland. Produced in the 1930?s. Very fine and oversized 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive-shaped button split-second chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. three-body, solid, polished, hinged case back and stepped bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with painted Arabic numerals , auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 16''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. the coaxial single button on the winding-crown is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the split-second chronograph hand. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 10,000 - 13,000

EUR 7,000 - 9,000

USD 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 306

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Longines, No. 7251570, Ref. 23398. Produced circa 1935. Fine stainless steel keyless chronograph watch with 30-minute register.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, hinged steel cuvette, crown push-button at 12 o'clock for start/stop and return to zero, back bearing inscription "SNCF Ouest No. 136". D. Silver, matte, Breguet numerals, outer minute and seconds rings with five-minute Arabic markers, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. Blued steel "feuille" hands. M. 41 mm (18'''), rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on dial, case and movement. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,000 - 1,400

USD 900 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 1,495

LOT 307

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Longines, 'Lindbergh', invented by Col. Chas. A. Lindbergh, US Pat. 1923305, launched on the market in 1932. Very fine and very rare hour angle, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with indirect center-seconds system and two crowns.

C. three-body, polished, revolving silver bezel with the enameled 15 degrees graduations in black and blue Arabic numerals, graduated rounded band, the crown at 2 o'clock activates the central revolving dial. D. matte silver with enameled Roman numerals for the 12-hour indication, concentric, the 180 degrees in blue Arabic numerals, at the center, revolving champagne dial bearing the 60 minutes and the 15 degrees in red Arabic numerals. ?Feuille? blued steel hands. M. 11 1/4''' rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

EUR 8,200 - 11,000

USD 7,200 - 9,500

Sold: CHF 13,800

LOT 308

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Breitling Genève, "Navitimer Chrono-Matic", Ref. 1806, No 11525/67. Produced in the 1970's. Fine, large, octagonal, self-winding, stainless steel, water-resistant, gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, telemeter, slide-rule and date, bearing the winding-crown on the 9 and the chronograph pushers on the 2 and on the 4.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, revolving reeded and graduated black and white bezel, screwed case back with logo, lapidated lugs. D. black and "guilloché" matte silver with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds and 30-minute register, outer graduations for the minutes, the telemeter and the slide-rule, aperture for the date in red Arabic numerals. "Bâton" tritium-coated white hands. M. 15 3/4''', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, microrotor housed in the basic movement. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,000 - 1,400

USD 900 - 1,200

LOT 309

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Breitling Genève," Navitimer", Ref. 806. Produced in circa 1966. Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, telemeter and slide-rule.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, revolving ribbed and graduated steel bezel, lapidated lugs. D. black and "guilloché" matte silver with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer graduations for the minutes, the telemeter and the slide-rule. "Bâton" tritium-coated white hands. M. 14''', copper-coated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

EUR 1,400 - 1,700

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 2,645

LOT 310

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

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

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

Grading System: AA

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 7,000 - 10,000

USD 6,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 311

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Longines, No. 9159327, Ref. 37285. Produced circa 1955. Very fine stainless steel, large, keyless, split-seconds keyless watch with 30-minute register. Accompanied by a Certificate of Examination from the National Physics Laboratory dated April 2, 1955.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", polished, hinged cuvette, crown pushbutton at 12 o'clock for start/stop and return to zero, at 11 o'clock for split-seconds. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, outer chronograph ring calibrated in 1/5 seconds, Arabic markers, register at 12 o'clock. Blued steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal 24 ''', 54 mm., rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring, visible split-seconds chronograph work. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 64 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

EUR 2,000 - 2,200

USD 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 312

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Officine Panerai, "Radiomir Panerai", No. 1010247, Ref. 3646. Produced in the 1950's. Fine and large water-resistant, cushion-shaped, stainless steel, military diving wristwatch.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, straight wire lugs, manual winding system. D. black with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 15 3/4''', signed Rolex, rhodium- plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escape- ment, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 47 x 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

EUR 8,000 - 10,000

USD 1,700 - 1,900

Sold: CHF 24,150

LOT 313

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 561060, case No. 388788, Ref. 6399. Produced in the 1950?s. Fine flat 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, lapidated straight lugs, fluted band. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. K 1001, 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, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,800

USD 1,800 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 314

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève Automatic, No. 497056, case No. 326302, retailed by Türler. Produced circa 1950. Fine square center-seconds self-winding 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, lobed band, stepped bezel, overhanging fluted lugs. D. guilloché silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, dart and dot indexes "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 477/1, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, rotor ?butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 7,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,800 - 5,500

USD 4,200 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 8,050

LOT 315

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 439394, case No. 285503, circa 1942. Fine very slim 18K pink gold keyless dress watch.

C. Two-body, solid, "couteau", polished stepped bezel. D. Pink gold with applied gold radial Roman numerals on an outer ring, indexes, and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 16''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,200 - 2,800

EUR 1,500 - 1,700

USD 1,300 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 4,025

LOT 316

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Chronomètre Royal", No. 507859, case No. 363574. Produced circa 1964. Fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a guilloché and polished 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, dedicated case back, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. silver with applied yellow gold hexagonal and bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1007, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

EUR 3,700 - 4,300

USD 3,200 - 3,800

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 317

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 432829, case No. 277935. Produced circa 1942. Fine, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, wide flat brushed bezel, rounded polished lugs, domed crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold Roman numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9''', rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,800 - 4,500

EUR 2,600 - 3,100

USD 2,100 - 2,700

LOT 318

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève Automatic, No. 494676, case No. 322841. Produced at the end of the 1940's. Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold tiled bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, rounded band and bezel, overhanging fluted lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied yellow gold Roman numerals and dart indexes. "Bâton" black hands. M. Cal. 477/1, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, rotor à "butoirs". Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,500 - 4,800

USD 3,000 - 4,200

LOT 319

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 489274, case No. 314700. Produced in the 1940's. Fine and rare flat center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin woven bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished, rounded bezel, hidden lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied yellow gold dart, triangular indexes and Roman numerals. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. P 454/5B rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,500 - 4,200

USD 3,000 - 3,600

LOT 320

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 454075, case No. 291590. Produced in circa 1944. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished, concave lugs. D. two tone pink with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. P/ 458, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,800 - 3,600

USD 1,700 - 2,100

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 321

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 393413, case by Verger Frères No. 248058, made and sold in 1924. Very fine and rare platinum, gold, enamel, jade and black onyx, diamond-set pendant watch, accompanied by factory certificate.

C. Three-piece, oval, diamond-set platinum band, small plain oval bezel, gold back supporting black onyx cabochon surmounted by jade cabochon joined by platinum diamond-set loop with gold and black enamel V-shaped link joined by a jade ring via platinum diamond-set loop. D. Oval, silvered, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 8???, oval, nickel, 18 jewels, 5 adjustments, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on dial, case and movement, case punched with Verger Frères mark. Dim. 75 x 28 x 19 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 20,000 - 27,000

USD 18,000 - 24,000

LOT 322

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

La Madone du Duc d?Albe Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 332386, case No. 201154, made and sold in 1905. Extremely fine 18K gold and painted on enamel, keyless fob watch accompanied by matching chain and original certificate.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, back finely painted on enamel with a scene depicting The Virgin with the Child and St. John the Baptist sitting in a meadow, after the ?Madone du duc d?Albe? painted by Raphael circa 1510, the borders, band and bezel chased in a fleur de lis pattern, gold hinged cuvette, chain formed of long rectangular gold panels with dark translucent blue enamel over engine-turning joined by gold diamond-set links. D. Silver, champlevé blue Arabic numerals, blue outer minute ring, center engraved with floral pattern, engine-turned outer border. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 11???, caliber RA11, rhodium-plated, 16 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring. Signed on dial, case and movement. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

EUR 41,000 - 48,000

USD 36,000 - 42,000

Sold: CHF 108,000

LOT 323

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 337074, case No. 213629, circa 1905. Very fine and very elegant platinum diamond-set keyless fob watch, accompanied by matching fob.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, back cover very lavishly pierced with stylized foliage set with four diamonds and centered by a good sized diamond rosette, diamond-set bezels with beading pattern, platinum hinged cuvette, pendant with applied foliate pattern set with diamonds, brown silk fob with diamond set platinum pin. D. Silver, champlevé Breguet numerals, outer minute ring, engine-turned center. White gold ?spade? hands. M. 25 mm. (11???), frosted gilt brass, 16 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring. Signed on dial, case and movement. Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 7,500 - 9,000

USD 6,500 - 7,800

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 324

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Springtime Tiffany, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine 18K gold and enamel keyless fob watch, accompanied by gold fob.

C. Four-body, scalloped edge, back with a painted on enamel scene depicting two maidens, one playing the mandolin, with spring flowers in the fields, bezel decorated with champlevé enamel forget-me-nots, alternating with dark blue champlevé markers, gold hinged cuvette, gold love-knot brooch. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute silver paillon dot divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 22.5 mm. (10???), nickel, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring. Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,700

USD 1,800 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 325

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 26559, circa 1865. Fine 18K gold and enamel keyless pendant watch.

C. Four-body, ?bassine et filets?, back cover with painted roses over light rose translucent enamel over engine-turning, border with blue enamel forget-me-nots, black scalloped frame, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring, etched and matted center with polished rosette. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 27 mm. (12???), gilt brass, frosted gilt 10 jewels, cylinder escapement three-arm gilt balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,400 - 2,000

USD 1,200 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 4,140

LOT 326

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 97636, case No. 217737, sold on October 13, 1896. Very fine silver and 18K gold keyless specially cased quarter-repeating watch in original mahogany fitted box and with original certificate.

C. Four-body, ?bassine et filets?, chiseled and engraved in a manner very unusual for Patek Philippe; masks on the back intertwined with elaborate initials, base finely matted, bezels chiseled and engraved in a repeated pattern, band chiseled and engraved with repeated pattern of flowers and leaves, gold hinged cuvette, hinges, lips and slide. D. Silver, in the Dutch style of the 18th century, Roman champlevé numerals with half hour flower marks, outer minute Dutch-style arch divisions, outermost five-minute Arabic figures on polished cartouches, background matte, center pierced and engraved with floral motives, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold ?Louis XV? hands. M. 41 mm. (18???), nickel, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 25 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs, slide on the band. Signed on case and movement. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 6,000 - 7,500

USD 5,300 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 39,100

LOT 327

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 58117, circa 1880. Fine 18K gold keyless pocket watch.

C. Four-body, ?Louis XV?, extended hinge, reeded edges of the concave bezels, monogrammed back, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, five-minute gold Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold ?Louis XV? hands. M. 41 mm., gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line ?moustache? lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on dial and case. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,700

USD 1,800 - 2,400

LOT 328

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 191018, case No. 413583, circa 1925. Very fine 18K gold keyless ?EXTRA? adjusted watch, winner of the third prize at the Geneva Observatory Contest 1927-28.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, polished, gold hinged cuvette inscribed ?Troisième Prix, Observatoire Astronomique de Genève, Concours 1927-1928?. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 41.5 mm. (18 1/3???), nickel, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 23 jewels, 8 adjustments, straight line calibrated lever escapement, Guillaume anibal-brass compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, stamped twice with Seal of Geneva quality mark, micrometric ?swan-neck? regulator. Signed on dial, case and movement. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,700 - 3,400

USD 2,400 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 329

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 157261, case No. 274322, started in 1911, finished 1912, sold on December 15, 1931. Very fine and rare 18K gold, keyless, double-train, independent dead seconds stop watch, accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, bold radial Roman numerals, outer minute/dead-seconds ring. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 42 mm. (19???), nickel, ?fausses côtes? decoration, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold mean and temperature screws, Breguet balance spring, 29 jewels, independent dead seconds by means of a flirt wheel acting on a small pinion mounted on the escape wheel arbor, activated by a button at the band with a locking bolt. Signed on dial and case. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 14,000 - 20,000

USD 12,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 33,350

LOT 330

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 97849, case No. 222125, circa 1897. Very fine and rare 18K gold keyless double-train trip minute-repeating watch.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute red Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold ?Louis XV? hands. M. 39 mm. (17 1/4???), nickel, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 34 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, tandem winding, repeating on gongs by tripping the gold push-piece in the crown. Signed on dial and movement, case punched with maker?s mark. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

EUR 12,000 - 15,000

USD 10,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 48,300

LOT 331

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 65450, case No. 65450, made for Roussialle, Lyon, circa 1882. Very fine and important 18K gold astronomical, perpetual calendar, minute-repeating keyless watch with phases and age of the moon. Accompanied by original certificate and box.

C. Four-body, "variée", with concave bezels, polished with engraved coat-of-arms on the back, bezel with ridged edges, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring, four subsidiary dials for days of the week, date concentric with small seconds, months and aperture for the enameled phases of the moon on a gold disc and its age on the upper border. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 42.5 mm. (19 '''), nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, wolf-tooth winding wheels repeating on gongs by a slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement, back cover stamped inside with maker's mark, cuvette engraved with the retailer's name. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 80,000 - 100,000

EUR 55,000 - 69,000

USD 48,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 113,500

LOT 332

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 115027, case No. 227669, circa 1905. Fine, 18K yellow gold, keyless watch with an 18K yellow gold chain.

C. Four-body, solid, "demi-bassine", hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 45 mm. (20''') gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

EUR 1,900 - 2,000

USD 1,700 - 1,900

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 333

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 95414, case No. 211555, circa 1895. Fine, 18K pink gold, keyless watch. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Four-body, solid, "demi-bassine", hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel with radial Roman numerals, red outer Arabic numerals for 24 hours and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 42 mm. (19''') gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

EUR 1,100 - 1,400

USD 950 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 334

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 185812, case No. 403328, circa 1905. Fine, 18K yellow gold, keyless watch. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Four-body, solid, "demi-bassine carrure ronde", back with alternating guilloché and plain stripes, hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 42 mm. (19''') gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,700 - 3,200

EUR 1,900 - 2,200

USD 1,600 - 1,900

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 335

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex, "Extra Precision", Ref. 871. Produced in the 1920's. Fine and rare large rectangular curved 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, shaped, polished, hinged case back, engraved inner bezel, wire lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. two tone gold with painted Arabic numerals and indexes, guilloché sunk auxiliary seconds dial. "Lozenge" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 9 1/2''' Extra Prima, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjusments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 42 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,500 - 6,900

USD 4,800 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

LOT 336

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex, No. 117524. Retailed by ?Marconi?, produced in the 1930's. Very fine and interesting sterling silver gentleman's half-hunting wristwatch.

C. five body, solid, polished, hinged case back and cuvette, bezel with painted stylized Arabic numerals on the cover, wire lugs, ball-shaped winding-crown. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 12 1/2?'', signed Marconi, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, stamped on the case. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,300 - 1,800

EUR 900 - 1,200

USD 800 - 1,100

Sold: CHF 2,300

LOT 337

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex, Ref. 141. Produced in the 1920's. Very fine and early cushion-shaped solid silver gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished, cushion shaped rounded bezel, wire lugs. D. two-tone silver with painted silver Arabic numerals and bâton indexes. "Epée" blued steel hands. M. 11''' rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 30 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,700

USD 1,800 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 3,220

LOT 338

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1490, retailed by c. Bücherer's. Production of this reference started in the 1930's. Fine and rare rectangular curved flared, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two body, polished, stepped sides. D. black with painted gold Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Lozenge" yellow gold hands. M. 7 1/2''', Extra Prima, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

EUR 10,000 - 12,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000

LOT 339

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex ?Prince Brancard? Chronometer, Ref. 1491 HS. Produced in the 1930's. Very fine and rare jump-hour rectangular curved, sterling silver gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, flared, polished, stepped sides. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes, auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jump-hours in red Arabic numerals. 'Bâton' 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. 25 x 42 mm. Approx. overall length 183 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

EUR 9,500 - 12,500

USD 8,300 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 340

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex "Prince Railway", Ref. 1527. Produced in the 1930's. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, stainless steel (Rolesium) and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel and pink gold articulated patented Rolex bracelet made of elongated tubular elements linked one another by means of steel wire segments and deployant clasp.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, bicolored, stepped sides. D. pink with painted gold indexes and Arabic numerals in relief for the hours, in painted black Arabic numerals and indexes for the small seconds. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2''' , Ultra Prima, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 6,200 - 7,500

USD 5,400 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 341

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Chronometer, "Coussin Tank", No. 75896. Produced in the 1930's. Very fine, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel articulated patented Rolex bracelet made of elongated tubular elements linked one another by means of wire segments.

C. three-body, polished, screwed down and reeded case back and winding-crown, curved lugs. D. black with painted radium Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" steel hands. M. Cal. 11 1/4''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 30 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,400 - 2,000

USD 1,200 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 2,070

LOT 342

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 5003. Produced in the 1950's. Fine tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch with a pink gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. two body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, ridged graduated bezel. D. black with applied pink gold radium-coated triangular and dart indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" radium-coated pink gold hands. M. 8''' rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 24 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,400 - 3,000

USD 2,100 - 2,700

Sold: CHF 3,795

LOT 343

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Chronomètre", "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065. Produced in the 1930's. Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, stainless steel and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel and pink gold bicolored bracelet "à grosses mailles".

C. two body, bicolored, polished, pink gold polished bezel, hooded lugs and winding-crown, stainless steel brushed case, screwed-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and indexes. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 9 3/4 ''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 4,800 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

LOT 344

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6048. Produced in the1950's. Very fine 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, screwed-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 3/4 ''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,800 - 6,200

USD 4,200 - 5,400

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 345

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3599. Produced in the 1930's. Fine, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, polished fluted hooded lugs. D. black with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" radium-coated yellow 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. 32 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

EUR 10,000 - 12,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

LOT 346

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Officially Certified Chronomètre, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3064. Produced in the 1930's. Fine, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, brushed bezel and fluted hooded lugs, polished steel case. D. grey silver with radium-coated horizontal, bâton and triangular indexes, Arabic numerals for the 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" radium-coated 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 15,000 - 18,000

EUR 10,000 - 12,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 21,850

LOT 347

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Chronomètre", Ref. 53767. Produced in the 1930 's. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with radium-coated Arabic numerals, horizontal and triangular indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" radium-coated blued steel 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: A

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,800

USD 1,800 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 348

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Chronomètre", "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065. Produced in the 1930's. Very fine and rare center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Oyster bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, screwed-down dedicated case back and winding-crown. D. black with radium-coated Arabic and Roman numerals, bâton and triangular indexes. "Skeleton" radium-coated hands. M. 9 3/4 ''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

USD 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 349

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster, "Officially Perpetual "Chronomètre", Ref. 4919. Produced in the 1930's. Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, bicolored, polished, ridged and graduated pink gold bezel and winding-crown, stainless steel case, screwed-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with applied pink gold Roman numerals and painted indexes. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,800 - 3,400

USD 2,400 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 350

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3131. Produced in 500 examples from 1939 and 1946 in 9K, 14K and 18K gold. Fine tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed case back and crown. D. champagne with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals. "B?ton" yellow gold hands. M. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,400 - 3,000

USD 2,100 - 2,700

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 351

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex, "Cam?l?on", Ref. 2018. Produced in the1950's. Fine and unusual, 18K white gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with assorted light blue, pink, and green linen texture, black velvet, brown leather and 18K white gold woven sliding straps. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. two-body, solid, polished, diamond-set bezel. D. matte silver with applied gold triangular and round indexes. "Alpha" white gold hands. M. Cal. 1401, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 15 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

USD 1,800 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 4,370

LOT 352

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex, "Precision", Ref. 4381. Produced in the 1940's. Fine, "carré coins arrondis", 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch with double-cord "serpent" 18K pink gold Rolex bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished, central curved lugs with overhanging rectangular segments, flat top crystal. D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes and auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 5 ''' 1/4, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 30 mm. Approx. overall length. 195 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,400 - 4,200

USD 3,000 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 353

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Omega, No. 39140077. Produced circa 1975. Fine 18K yellow gold lady's ring watch with concealed dial.

C. three-body, solid, polished, hinged element with sunrays decoration set to reveal the watch, the cover in an oval shape hinding the dial. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 1070, copper-colored, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial signed, case numbered and stamped with French hallmarks. Dim. 14 x 16 x 28 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

EUR 1,400 - 1,700

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 2,990

LOT 354

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 70547. Produced circa 1958. Very fine 18K gold keyless purse watch, set in a 20 U.S. Dollar coin dated 1883.

C. double-body, the coin opening with a pushpiece concealed in the band. D. Matte silver with Arabic numerals. "Bâton" blued-steel hands. M. Cal 8???, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, self compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,700

USD 1,800 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 2,875

LOT 355

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", Ref. 5508, third generation. Production started in 1957. Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 100 m/330ft, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times in Arabic numerals. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,400 - 4,100

USD 3,000 - 3,600

LOT 356

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Submariner, 100m/330ft", Ref. 6536/1. Third version, produced in 1955. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel, water-resistant, gentleman's wristwatch, with black bezel and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel in Arabic numerals for the decompression times. D. black with radium-coated bâton, triangular and dot indexes. "Skeleton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1030 rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,400 - 4,100

USD 3,000 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 6,900

LOT 357

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Submariner" with white dial, Ref. 6536/1. Second version, produced in 1955. Fine, and extremely rare center-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel, water-resistant, gentleman's wristwatch, with black bezel.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel in Arabic numerals for the decompression times. D. white with radium-coated bâton, triangular and dot indexes. "Skeleton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 36,000 - 42,000

EUR 25,000 - 29,000

USD 21,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 39,100

LOT 358

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner", 660ft./200m. Ref. 1680, made for the Peruvian Air Forces. Production of this reference started circa 1976. Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 660ft./200m., 18K stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet and black bezel.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduation on the revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard", crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. "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 5,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,400 - 4,100

USD 3,000 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 5,980

LOT 359

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph "Daytona, Ref. 6263/6262, with steel bezel. Production of this reference started in 1971. Fine water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, with steel bezel with a 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 satiné silver with applied steel indexes, auxiliary guilloché black dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute 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: AA

CHF 18,000 - 25,000

EUR 12,000 - 17,000

USD 11,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 360

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 5028. Produced in the 1960's. Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with radium-coated Arabic numerals, outer 1/5th second scale. "Bâton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,700

USD 1,800 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 5,750

LOT 361

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

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, moon phases and a stainless steel Jubilé bracelet.

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 in blue Arabic numerals, 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. Approx. overall length 195 mm.

Grading System:

CHF 90,000 - 120,000

EUR 62,000 - 82,000

USD 53,000 - 72,000

Sold: CHF 102,500

LOT 362

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Tru-Beat", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6556. Produced in the 1960's. Fine and unusual center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, jump second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. brushed silver with applied steel indexes, outer radium dots. "Dauphine" radium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1040, rhodium-plated, 26 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. 35 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,000 - 14,000

USD 9,000 - 12,000

LOT 363

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Tru-Beat", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6556. Produced in the 1960's. Fine and unusual, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, jump-second, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown. D. black with applied steel indexes, outer radium dots. "Dauphine" radium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1040, rhodium-plated, 26 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. 35 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,000 - 14,000

USD 9,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 364

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Lot comprising two Rolex wristwatches: 1.Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6611/6612. Produced in the 1950's. Accompanied by a certificate of the COSC (Bureaux Suisses de Contrôle Officiel de la Marche des Montres). Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with day and date. Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Lady DateJust" Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6516/6517. Produced in the 1950 's. Accompanied by a certificate of the COSC (Bureaux Suisses de Contrôle Officiel de la Marche des Montres). Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with date.

1.C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, polished bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. champagne with applied gold faceted bâton indexes, apertures for the day and the date. "Dauphine" radium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1055, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. 2.C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, polished bezel, concave lugs, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. champagne with applied gold dart indexes, aperture for the date. "Alpha" radium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1130, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 25 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,500 - 6,900

USD 4,800 - 6,000

LOT 365

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6098. Produced in the 1950's. Fine and rare tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. guilloché silver with applied gold bâton indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,100 - 5,500

USD 3,600 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 6,325

LOT 366

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6088. Produced in the 1950's. Fine tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two body, solid, polished, screw-down case back and crown. D. guilloché silver with applied pink gold dart indexes. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 12 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,400 - 3,100

USD 2,100 - 2,700

Sold: CHF 3,335

LOT 367

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "DateJust" ?Thunderbird?, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6309. Production of this reference started in the 1950's. Fine tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and a yellow gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, reeded revolving bezel embossed with Arabic numerals in relief for 60-minute graduation, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. matte silver with applied gold triangular fluted indexes, aperture for the date. "Dauphine" radium-coated gold hands. M. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,500 - 8,200

USD 4,800 - 7,100

LOT 368

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Datejust", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1625. Produced in the 1960's. Fine tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Oyster bracelet

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated reeded revolving bezel embossed with Arabic numerals in relief for the 60 minutes, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. satiné champagne with applied gold and black indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" gold and black hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperature and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,500 - 8,200

USD 4,800 - 7,100

LOT 369

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6569. Produced in the 1950's. Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a yellow gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, ridged and graduated bezel. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes. "Bâton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,500 - 3,000

EUR 1,700 - 2,000

USD 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 370

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster "Veriflat", Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6512. Produced in the 1960's. Very fine and rare, flat, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a yellow gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1000, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 18 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. 33 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,300 - 4,000

EUR 2,200 - 2,700

USD 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 371

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1005. Produced in the 1960's. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 9K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with yellow gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown. D. champagne with applied yellow gold triangular and dart indexes. "Dauphine" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" 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. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,700 - 3,400

USD 2,400 - 3,000

LOT 372

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster, "Shock-Resisting", Ref. 6082. Produced in the1950's. Fine, center-seconds, water-resistant, yellow gold-plated and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, bicolored, polished, stainless steel screwed-down case back and crown, concave bezel, yellow gold-plated case. D. matte silver with applied radium-coated triangular and dot yellow gold indexes. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,400 - 2,000

USD 1,200 - 1,800

LOT 373

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

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 crown, graduated reeded bezel. D. black with applied pink gold indexes. "Feuille" pink 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. 34 mm. Approx. overall length 210 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

EUR 4,200 - 4,800

USD 3,600 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 374

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

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 crown, graduated reeded bezel. D. guilloché matte silver with applied pink gold radium-coated dart indexes. "Alpha" pink gold radium-coated 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. 34 mm. Approx. overall length 210 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

EUR 4,200 - 4,800

USD 3,600 - 4,200

LOT 375

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

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 crown, graduated reeded bezel. D. guilloché matte silver with applied pink gold radium-coated dart indexes. "Alpha" pink gold radium-coated 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. 34 mm. Approx. overall length 210 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,100 - 5,500

USD 3,600 - 4,800

LOT 376

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6098. Produced in the 1950's. Fine tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center- seconds, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. black with applied gold and radium-coated indexes. "Alpha" radium-coated gold hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

EUR 4,200 - 4,800

USD 3,600 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 377

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex, Ref. 8405. Produced in the 1950's. Fine 18K pink gold chronometer gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, elongated triangular lugs. D. pink with applied pink gold bâton and dot indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 11''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 2 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,000 - 2,500

EUR 1,400 - 1,700

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: CHF 3,450

LOT 378

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex, Ref. 28. Produced in the 1950's. Fine 18K white gold and diamond lady's wristwatch with a wide 18K white gold woven bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished, housed in the bracelet, bezel set with diamonds, flat top crystal. D. matte silver with applied white gold triangular and dot indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 5 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 2 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 14 mm. Width of the bracelet 18 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,000 - 1,400

USD 900 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 2,530

LOT 379

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Tudor Prince Date, Rotor Self-Winding, Ref. 9850/7. Produced in the 1960's. Fine center-seconds, self-winding, 14K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, lapidated straight lugs. D. brushed gold and black with applied gold and black indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" gold and black hands. M. Cal. 11''', rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,400 - 2,000

USD 1,200 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 380

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex, "Shock-Resisting". Produced in the1950's. Fine oversized 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished, flat bezel, straight lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. 10''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 1,800 - 2,200

EUR 1,200 - 1,500

USD 1,100 - 1,300

Sold: CHF 2,760

LOT 381

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1803. Production of this reference started in 1956. Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with day and date, and with an 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, ridged bezel, sapphire crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. satiné champagne with applied pink gold indexes and tritium dots, apertures for the days of the week and the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1556, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,200 - 5,500

USD 3,600 - 4,800

LOT 382

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "DateJust", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6900. Produced in the 1990's. Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold and diamond lady's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold Président bracelet.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, ridged bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. satiné navy blue with diamond-set indexes, logo on the 12, aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 2030, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 28 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. 26 mm. Approx. overall length 160 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,200 - 5,500

USD 3,600 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 8,625

LOT 383

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "DateJust", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 69000 A. Produced in the 1990's. Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K white gold lady's wristwatch with 18K white gold Président bracelet.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, ridged bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. gray and black with embossed Rolex logo all over, applied white gold radial Arabic numerals, aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated white gold hands. M. Cal. 2135, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 26 mm. Approx. overall length 160 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,200 - 5,500

USD 3,600 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 9,660

LOT 384

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1005/1002. Produced in the 1960's. Very fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with yellow gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. white with applied rectangular yellow gold indexes and tritium dots, concentric painted radial Roman numerals . "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,100

USD 2,400 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 4,830

LOT 385

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1803, 1970's. Production of this reference started in 1956. Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with day, date, and an 18K yellow gold President bracelet and clasp.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, ridged bezel, sapphire crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. champagne with applied yellow indexes, apertures for the days of the week and the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated black hands. M. Cal. 1556, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,200 - 6,600

USD 4,800 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 386

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual DateJust, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6305. Produced in the 1950's. Very fine and very rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, left-handed stainless steel and 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and winding-crown at 9 o'clock for left-handed users, 18K white gold ridged and graduated bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. brushed silver with applied steel and tritium indexes, aperture for the date. "Alpha" tritium-coated steel hands. M. 10 1/2''', rhodium-plated,18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

EUR 3,800 - 4,500

USD 3,200 - 3,800

Sold: CHF 7,360

LOT 387

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, DateJust, Ref. 1601. Produced in the 1970's. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel and 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, bicolored, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and winding-crown, 18K pink gold ridged bezel and crown. D. brushed silver with applied pink gold indexes, outer tritium dots. "Bâton" tritium-coated pink gold hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,400 - 3,100

USD 2,100 - 2,700

LOT 388

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, DateJust, Ref. 16000. Produced for the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces, from 1977 to 1988. Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel and 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with a fabric bracelet.

C. three-body, bicolored, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, ridged and revolving yellow gold bezel embossed with Arabic numerals, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. brushed silver with applied steel and black indexes, outer tritium dots, above the 6, the Saudi Arabian emblem with a blason, the crossed swords, the laurel and royal crowns, aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,400 - 3,100

USD 2,100 - 2,700

Sold: CHF 3,910

LOT 389

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date" Super-lative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 18000. Produced in the 1970's. Very fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby gentleman's wristwatch with date and day, and with 18K yellow gold President bracelet set with 50 large round diamonds with a total diamond weight of approx. 9 cts and 23 baguette-cut rubies.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, white gold bezel set with 45 round diamonds with a total diamond weight of approx. 9,0 cts., sapphire crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. champagne with ruby-set baguette indexes, aperture for the date and the day. "Bâton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 3055, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 27 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

EUR 17,000 - 21,000

USD 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

LOT 390

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date" Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1800. Produced in the 1970's. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and day, and with 18K pink gold President bracelet, the middle row with "écorce" design links.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, ridged bezel, sapphire crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. champagne with applied gold indexes and tritium dots, aperture for the day and the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1556, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 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. 36 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,200 - 8,200

USD 5,400 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 391

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, ?Submariner?, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1680, third generation. Produced in the late 1970's. Fine and rare center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 200 meters/660 feet, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, back with an emblem of the mythological figure of Pegasus, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard". D. navy blue with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

EUR 9,500 - 12,300

USD 8,300 - 11,000

LOT 392

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex, "Day-Date", Ref. 19000. Produced in the 1990's. Fine tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold and diamonds gentleman's quartz wristwatch with day/date and an 18K polished and brushed yellow gold integrated bracelet.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, bezel set with diamonds, screwed-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. champagne with applied diamond-set indexes, and entirely pavé-set with diamonds, aperture for the day and the date. "Bâton" yellow gold and black hands. M. Cal. 5055, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 11 jewels, adjusted to temperatures, with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. The quartz ?Day-Date" Oyster has been published in Rolex catalogues since the mid-1970?s. The present watch has a sapphire crystal and an integrated bracelet with two rows of brushed links on the sides and one row of polished links in the middle.

Grading System: A

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,500 - 7,000

USD 4,800 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

LOT 393

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Unsigned, French, circa 1700. Fine, brass, universal equinoctial ring sun dial.

The equinoctial ring with champlevé Roman numerals centered with figure ?XII?, to the right from I to IX, to the left from XI to III, the meridian ring on one side with engraved quadrant ring, the other with declination, the bridge with sliding bracket over the calendar scale, adjustable suspension mounting with loose ring. Diam. 11 cm.

Grading System:

CHF 3,800 - 4,500

EUR 2,600 - 3,100

USD 2,200 - 2,700

Sold: CHF 5,175

LOT 394

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

The Patriarchal Cross J. Cusin, Nevers, circa 1640. Very rare and fine silver single-hand, pre balance spring form watch with concealed dial, in the shape of a cross.

C. Three-body, ?fermée? type, both hinged covers engraved on the outside in a foliate and geometrical pattern with rosettes in the center, on the inside with a bleeding heart, representing Jesus Christ?s suffering for the sins of mankind, an abbreviation of the name of Jesus, band engraved with foliate pattern, small pendant, loose ring. D. Gilt brass radial Roman chapter ring with half-hour divisions applied to silver dial plate, the center engraved with a village church, the leg with Christ and the Instruments of the Passion, the head with a mask, the arms with wild strawberries. Gilt ?tulip? hand. M. Cross-shaped, 29 x 38 mm., gilt brass full plate with vase pillars, fusee and cat-gut, short three-wheel train with five-leaf pinions, verge escapement, circular gilt brass three-arm foliot, small pinned irregularly pierced and engraved cock, click and wheel mainspring set-up. Signed on the movement. Dim. 53 x 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 42,000 - 55,000

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Sold: CHF 80,500

LOT 395

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Dumergue, Angoulesme, France, circa 1690. Fine and rare large silver single-hand oignon watch with alarm.

C. Two-body, ?bassine? with deep back, pierced and engraved band, split bezel, polished back, loose ring pendant. D. Silver, large champlevé radial Roman numerals on matted background, half hour divisions, inner revolving alarm disc with Arabic numerals and steel hour pointer. Single blued steel alarm-setting hand. M. 49 mm, gilt brass, full plate with vase pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement with large steel three-arm asymmetrical spokes to give room for the winding arbor, short flat balance spring, gilt brass Louis XIV balance cock, pierced and engraved with foliage and birds, Tompion-type rack and pinion regulator with silver plate, alarm with fixed pierced and engraved barrel, steel train, single hammer striking a bell fixed inside the case. Signed on the movement. Diam. 60 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

EUR 8,200 - 10,000

USD 7,200 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

LOT 396

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

T. de Ribaucourt, Abeville, France, circa 1660. Fine and rare silver single hand pre balance spring pendant watch with concealed dial.

C. Two-body, ?fermée? with deep back and inward edges, entirely engraved with floral pattern, hinged cover, small swivel pendant, loose ring. D. Silver with champleve radial Roman numerals and half hour divisions, center engraved with floral motives. Gilt ?tulip? hand. M. 33 mm., gilt brass full plate with baluster pillars, fusee and cat-gut, short 3-wheel train, verge escapement, circular steel foliot, irregular cock pierced and engraved with wild strawberries secured by a screw, worm-gear and pinion mainspring set-up. Signed on the movement. Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

EUR 17,000 - 21,000

USD 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 397

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Jean Duhard A Bordeaux, circa 1700. Very fine and rare astronomical silver single-hand watch with full calendar and phases of the moon.

C. Two-body, ?oignon?, box-hinged, polished. D. Matted gilt brass plate engraved with foliage. The three applied silver subsidiary dials show: on the right, the date with blued steel pierced hand; on the left, the age of the moon in the same way, and the phases of the moon inset in blued steel disc; below, the hours. At 8 o?clock aperture for the day and its governing planet, at 4 o?clock the month and the corresponding Zodiac sign. Blued-steel ?fleur-de-lis? hands. M. 43 mm. ø , pinned to hinged dial plate, gilt brass full plate, Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass four-arm balance, blued-steel balance spring, large cock pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage, worm and wheel mainspring set-up, rack and pinion regulator with silver plate. Signed on the movement. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

EUR 11,000 - 14,000

USD 9,500 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

LOT 398

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Richard Baker, London, circa 1690. Fine and rare leather covered gilt metal clock watch.

C. Two-body, back cover inlaid with leather and pierced for sound, bezel en suite. D. Gilt brass, finely matted, champlevé radial Roman numerals, ?diamond? half hours, inner quarter-hour ring, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic figures on small polished cartouches, center chased with coat-of-arms of Britannia. Steel ?tulip? hands. M. 36 mm., hinged, gilt brass full plate with tulip pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, symmetrical cock with small single foot, Tompion rack and pinion regulator with silver plate, silver count wheel on the back plate with fine steel arrest lever, striking on a bell with a single hammer. Signed on dial and movement. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

EUR 14,000 - 17,000

USD 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 399

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Roman Charity Les deux frères Huaut Les Jeunes, circa 1685 Very fine 20K gold painted on enamel watch.

C. Two-body, ?bassine? with deep back and inward edges, back finely painted on enamel depicting Roman Charity, band with four vignettes, each with a rural scene, inside painted with a house on a hill, a tree in the foreground. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute divisions with fifteen-minute Arabic markers, winding aperture at 4 o?clock. M. 34 mm., hinged, gilt brass full plate with unusual pierced pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel tree-arm balance, flat balance spring, continental cock. Case signed by the painters, movement signed by J. Descombes. Diam. 41 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 27,000 - 34,000

USD 23,000 - 29,000

LOT 400

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Leonard Bury A Basle, circa 1670. Very fine and rare single-hand, pre balance spring, astronomical, triple calendar alarm watch, with phases of the moon.

C. Two-body, ?bassine? with deep back and inward edges, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage, small rosette in the center. D. Gilt brass plate, entirely engraved with flowers and foliage. The three applied silver subsidiary dials show: on the left, the date with aperture for the days of the week with governing planets; on the right, the age of the moon in the same way, and the phases of the moon inset in the disc, aperture at 12 o?clock for months with corresponding Zodiac signs, below the radial Roman hour chapter with half-hour marks, center with revolving silver alarm disk with a brass pointer indicating the hours. Blued steel ?baluster? hands, including the alarm setting one M. 39.5 mm., pinned to the hinged dial plate, gilt brass, full plate, four turned baluster pillars, fusee and chain, four-wheel gilt train, verge escapement, circular steel foliot, small, cock, symmetrically pierced and engraved with wild strawberries, very small foot, worm-gear and pinion mainspring set-up, alarm with fixed pierced and engraved barrel and two-wheel steel train, semi-circular hammer striking bell fixed to the bottom of the case. Signed on the movement. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,500 - 8,200

USD 4,800 - 7,100

Sold: CHF 57,500