356 lots

LOT 341

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

Rolex "Oyster Chronograph" Ref. 6238, 1960 's. Very fine and rare 18ctgold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown. D. black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" radiumed gold hands. M.13 rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

ITL 25,000 - 30,000

USD 16,700 - 20,000

LOT 342

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève No. 773351, case No. 2910161, Ref. 3940, present series. Very fine astronomic, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, fitted box and certificate, push-pin, and an additionnai gold back.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, crystal back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the 24 hours, the months and the leap year, aperture for the lunations. " Dauphine" gold hands. M.240 Q, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguetbalance-spring, mobile stud bearer, 22 ct gold micro-rotor mounted on bail bearings, mono-directional winding. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

ITL 30,000 - 35,000

USD 20,000 - 23,350

LOT 343

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Day Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref.18038, present series. Fine and rare, centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch with date, and with 18 ct gold President bracelet set with 50 round and 25 baguette diamonds.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, bezel set with 24 baguette diamonds, sapphire crystal. D. champagne paved with diamonds, aperture for the day and the date. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12 3/4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 26 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam.36 mm.

ITL 38,000 - 42,000

USD 25,350 - 28,000

Sold: ITL 41,400

LOT 344

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Officier", No.768798, case No. 2863710, Ref. 3960, series of 2200 pieces produced expressely for the 150th Anniversary of Patek Philippe in April 1989, 2000 examples in yel low gold,150 in white gold and 50 only in platinum. Fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, dedicated dome, screwed bars. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M.9 -215 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18jewels, leverescapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm.

ITL 20,000 - 25,000

USD 13,400 - 16,700

Sold: ITL 23,000

LOT 345

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

F. Rôtig, Inventeur, Constructeur de chronomètres, Havre, No.2963, France, circa 1880. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless watch with unusual chronograph.

C. Four body, "pomme et filets", the back engine-turned centered with a small escutcheon, engraved inside with the name of the owner and the date: 1882. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 20? gilt brass three quarter plate, 19 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring and diamond end-stone. Unusual chronograph work invented by Rôtig, with push-piece in the band, reset to zero by depressing the winding crown. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

ITL 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,700 - 2,000

Sold: ITL 2,760

LOT 346

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

Raymond Deshayes, Contreau successeur, 36 Boulevard des Italiens, Paris, No. 9686, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless, quarter repeating, moon phase, astronomical watch with fly-back perpetual calendar.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, sunk subsidiary dials for week days, months(very slightly chipped toward the center) and running seconds with inner moon phase aperture, circular sector for the dates of the perpetual calendar. Gold spade hands. M. 18?, gilt brass, 31 jewels, counterpoised, adjustable, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

ITL 0 - 0

Sold: ITL 13,225

LOT 347

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand, London, No. 02273, AD. Fmsz, bearing the London Hallmarks for 1867. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased watch with power reserve indication.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned. Gold fixed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and up-and-down scale (hair lines). Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Hinged 18?, gilt brass, three quarter plate, with fusee and chain, maintaining power, 15jewels in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, free sprung blued steel balance spring with terminal curve, diamond end-stone. Signed on the dial and the movement. In good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

ITL 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,700 - 2,000

Sold: ITL 4,600

LOT 348

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen No. 5933, Swiss, circa 1870. Fine 18 ct. gold open hunting cased, quarter repeating watch.

C. Four body, "bassine et filet", polished with reeded band. Gold cuvette engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands.M. 18?, nickel plated, "à vagues" decoration, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

ITL 0 - 0

Sold: ITL 2,645

LOT 349

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

Jules Jurgensen, Copenhagen No. 13681, Swiss, circa 1850. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless five minute repeating watch with chronograph..

C. Four body, "bassine et filet", engine-turned Gold cuvette engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Berguet" hands.M. 20-, nickel plated, "à vagues" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work and push piece in the band. Special Jules Jurgensen, hand setting device by means of the folding bow, patented on 15 January 1867. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

ITL 13,000 - 15,000

USD 8,700 - 10,000

LOT 350

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

Edouard Huguenin, Locle, Swiss, No. 26226, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Gold cuvette, engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds (hair line). GiIt brass " Louis XV" hands. M. Glazed, 18?, nickel plated, three quarter plate, radial decoration, 29 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

ITL 3,000 - 4,000

USD 2,000 - 2,700

Sold: ITL 4,140

LOT 351

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

Anonymous, Swiss, No.3790, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds . Gold " spade" hands. M. 19?, gilt brass, 28 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

ITL 3,500 - 4,000

USD 2,350 - 2,700

Sold: ITL 4,025

LOT 352

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

Haas Neveu Genève, circa 1920. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Three body massive "demi-bassine" polished with concealed hinge, polished, bearing the Haas Neveu trade mark. Gold cuvette. D. Later white enamel with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " spade" hands. M.16?, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. In good condition; Diam. 47 mm.

ITL 3,500 - 4,000

USD 2,350 - 2,700

Sold: ITL 4,370

LOT 353

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

Ch. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, No. 5923, Fine 18 ct. gold, slim minute repeating, keyless watch.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished with concealed hinge. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, red outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds (hair-line). Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

ITL 5,500 - 6,000

USD 3,700 - 4,000

Sold: ITL 7,475

LOT 354

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève No. 863671, case No. 638781, Ref. 1518, circa 1946, produced in 281 examples between 1941 and 1954. Very fine astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the days of the month, outer tachometer graduation, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" gold hands. M.13 "' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 23jewels, leverescapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.

ITL 110,000 - 120,000

USD 75,000 - 80,000

LOT 355

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "World Time", No. 929689, case No. 647125, Ref. 1415, circa 1950. Very fine and rare "World Time", 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, revolving reeded bezel bearing the names of 41 towns in the world, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. Fancy gold hands. M.12"'- 120 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

ITL 60,000 - 70,000

USD 40,000 - 46,700

Sold: ITL 69,000

LOT 356

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Milan, Palazzo Dei Giureconsulti, Mar 29, 1993

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No.863957, case No. 655638, Ref. 1436, circa, 1946. Extremely fine and rare 18 ct. gold gentleman's wristwatch with square split button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. Massive, polished. D. Mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minuye register dials, outer tachometer graduation. " Feuilles" gold hands. M. 13-, rhodiumed, 25 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm.

ITL 160,000 - 180,000

USD 107,000 - 120,000

Sold: ITL 164,500