356 lots

LOT 201

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

Ronson

Touch Tip , Golfer - trophy , table , chromium plated brass , metal Made in U.S.A. , ' 40 , Touch Tip system , Petrol

ITL 1,200 - 0

USD 800 - 0

Sold: ITL 1,265

LOT 202

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

Cartier

pocket , 18 ct. Gold, engine turned , automatic, very rare Made in France 1930 , wheel and flint , Petrol

ITL 4,000 - 0

USD 2,700 - 0

LOT 203

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

Marcus & Co. ,

inusual pocket sigar cutter with watch 18 k pink gold, 1930

ITL 3,500 - 0

USD 2,300 - 0

Sold: ITL 5,290

LOT 204

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

Asprey,

pocket , 9 ct. Gold engine turned , semi automatic Made in London , 1938 , wheel and flint , petrol

ITL 1,300 - 0

USD 900 - 0

Sold: ITL 1,610

LOT 205

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

Cartier ,

pocket , 14 ct. Gold , engine turned Made in France , 1930 , wheel and flint , Petrol

ITL 2,000 - 0

USD 1,350 - 0

Sold: ITL 1,725

LOT 206

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

Cartier Push Button ,

pocket , 9 ct. Gold , automatic , very rare Made in France , 1934 , wheel and flint , Petrol

ITL 2,400 - 0

USD 1,600 - 0

Sold: ITL 2,185

LOT 207

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

Anonymous

Figurative Stikers , jockey with horse , coloured antimony Made inEngland , ' 40 , Striker

ITL 1,200 - 0

USD 800 - 0

Sold: ITL 1,380

LOT 208

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

Cartier

pocket with watch , silver and gold plated , black lacquer , Cartier watch , very rare Made in France , ' 30 , wheel and flint , Petrol

ITL 4,000 - 0

USD 2,700 - 0

Sold: ITL 4,830

LOT 209

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

Cartier

inusual pocket size, pink gold with holly-wood leaf decorations on the top. Made in France, 1930, wheel and flint, petrol

ITL 4,000 - 0

USD 2,600 - 0

Sold: ITL 3,335

LOT 210

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

Cartier Tallboy

pocket , 9 ct. Gold , black enamel with coral wheel , very rare made in france , 1935 , mm. 65 x 15 , Petrol

ITL 2,000 - 0

USD 1,350 - 0

Sold: ITL 1,725

LOT 211

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

Cartier

pocket , 14 ct. Gold and black lacquer Made in France , 1930 , wheel and flint , Petrol

ITL 3,000 - 0

USD 2,000 - 0

Sold: ITL 2,415

LOT 212

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

Cartier

pocket , 18 ct. Gold and Silver , decô motif , very rare Made in France , 1930 , wheel and flint , Petrol

ITL 4,000 - 0

USD 2,700 - 0

Sold: ITL 3,220

LOT 213

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

Cartier

pocket with Cartierwatch , White and pink gold black lacquer , very rare with watch Made in France , 1932 , 45 x 32.5 , wheel and flint , petrol

ITL 6,500 - 0

USD 4,300 - 0

Sold: ITL 12,650

LOT 214

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

Van Cleef & Arpels

pocket semiautomatic lighter and holder , 18 ct. Gold , engine turned Made in U.S.A. ` 60 , wheel and flint , Gas

ITL 2,000 - 0

USD 1,350 - 0

Sold: ITL 2,070

LOT 215

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

Van Cleef & Arpels

pocket ovale shaped , silver and gold - plated Made in france , 1950 , wheel and flint , Petrol

ITL 2,000 - 0

USD 1,350 - 0

LOT 216

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

Van Cleef & Arpels

for Dunhill, pocket 18 k gold, made in France, 1960/70

ITL 3,000 - 0

USD 2,000 - 0

Sold: ITL 2,760

LOT 217

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

Van Cleef & Arpels

pocket ovale size , silver and gold plated Made in france 1970 , wheel and flint , gas

ITL 1,500 - 0

USD 1,000 - 0

LOT 218

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

Van Cleef & Arpels

pocket , 18 ct. Gold and platinum, with diamond and lilac enamel , very rare Made in U.S. A. , 1930 , wheel and flint , Petrol

ITL 8,000 - 0

USD 5,400 - 0

LOT 219

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

Van Cleef & Arpels

pocket , 18 K Gold made in U.S.A. , ` 30 , wheel and flint , Petrol

ITL 3,500 - 0

USD 2,400 - 0

LOT 220

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

Dunhill

Compendium Case , very rare lighter with cigarette case, pocket for stamp , watch , pencil , knives and centimeter 9 ct. Gold engine turned , Made in England , 1948 , mm. 123 x 81 , double wheel and flint , Petrol

ITL 8,500 - 0

USD 5,700 - 0

Sold: ITL 11,500

LOT 221

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

Dunhill

Unique Sport ' A ' , pocket with watch , silver and gold outer jackett, engine turned Made in England , 1930 , double wheel and flint , Petrol

ITL 3,000 - 0

USD 2,000 - 0

Sold: ITL 2,990

LOT 222

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

Dunhill

Unique ' B ' , pocket with watch , silver violet and green lacquer , motif decô , very rare made in England 1930 , wheel and flint , Petrol

ITL 4,500 - 0

USD 3,000 - 0

Sold: ITL 4,140

LOT 223

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

Dunhill

Unique Sport ' A' , pocketwith watch , 9 ct. Gold and black lacquer , very rare Made in England , 1930 , wheel and flint , Petrol

ITL 5,500 - 0

USD 3,700 - 0

Sold: ITL 5,290

LOT 224

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

Dunhill

Unique ' B ' , pocket with watch , 18 ct. Gold , engine turned in herring-bone Made in Switzerland , 1941 , double wheel and flint , petrol

ITL 6,000 - 0

USD 4,000 - 0

Sold: ITL 11,155

LOT 225

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

Dunhill

Unique ' B ' , pocket with watch , silver , engine turned Made in Switzerland , 1929 , single wheel and flint , petrol

ITL 3,500 - 0

USD 2,300 - 0

LOT 226

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

Dunhill

Unique ' B ' , pocket with watch , 18 ct. Gold Made in U.S.A. ,1925/29 , single wheel and flint , Petrol

ITL 6,000 - 0

USD 4,000 - 0

Sold: ITL 5,980

LOT 227

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 572894, case No. 398827, Ref. 6405, circa 1962. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel, lapidated Iugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M.9 1/2 "'rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

ITL 3,300 - 3,800

USD 2,200 - 2,550

LOT 228

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 900815, case No. 627310, circa 1943. Fine square, 18ctpink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop Iugs. D. pinkwith applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M.10"'-105 rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 27 x 27 mm.

ITL 5,500 - 7,500

USD 3,700 - 5,000

LOT 229

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 702440, case No. 676952, Ref. 2466, circa 1952. Fine center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M.27-C rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

ITL 6,500 - 8,500

USD 4,350 - 5,700

Sold: ITL 7,475

LOT 230

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 512455, case No. 334835, Ref. 4600, circa 1952. Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. "guilloché" silver with applied gold radiumed indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M.13 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

ITL 4,000 - 5,000

USD 2,700 - 3,350

LOT 231

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 861739, case No. 420729, circa 1940. Fine center second, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, teardrop Iugs. D. pink with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M.12 "' rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, leverescapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

ITL 5,500 - 7,500

USD 3,700 - 5,000

Sold: ITL 6,325

LOT 232

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6084, 1950 's. Fine and rare tonneau shaped, centre second, selfwinding, l8ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C.massive, polished, screwed back and crown. D. black with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

ITL 2,800 - 3,200

USD 1,850 - 2,150

Sold: ITL 3,910

LOT 233

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6564, 1960 's. Fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12 "' rhodiumed, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

ITL 6,000 - 7,000

USD 4,000 - 4,700

Sold: ITL 3,680

LOT 234

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1013, 1970 `s. Fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, reeded bezel. D. champagne with applied gold indexes. " Dauphine" radiumed gold hands. M. 12 "' rhodiumed,

ITL 3,000 - 4,000

USD 2,000 - 2,700

LOT 235

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 1005, 1960 `s. Fine centre second, self-winding, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, graduated bezel. D. sun rays satined silverwith applied gold indexes. "Bâton" radiumed gold hands. M.12 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

ITL 4,000 - 5,000

USD 2,700 - 3,350

Sold: ITL 3,680

LOT 236

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Date Just, Décor Ecorce" Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6927, 1970 's. Fine centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold Iady's wristwatch with date,18 ct gold "Ecorce" President bracelet, and 3 additionnai red, pink and white dials.

C.massive, polished, satined, "Ecorce" bezel, screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. satined dark blue with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" gold hands. M.10 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 26 mm.

ITL 4,000 - 5,000

USD 2,700 - 3,350

Sold: ITL 7,475

LOT 237

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

Berthoud à Paris No. 5982, Swiss, circa 1782. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel watch.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, the bezels with a white leaf champleve enamelled decoration on a blue ground, the enamel back painted "en grisaille" with a scene of a lady in a garden, playing with a cupid (slightly restored). D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel endpiece. Signed on the dial and the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

ITL 6,000 - 6,500

USD 4,000 - 4,350

Sold: ITL 6,325

LOT 238

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

Hessen à Paris, circa 1790. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel watch.

C. Three body, Louis XVI, the bezels with champleve enamelled decoration, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine turning, decorated with a fine paillonné rosette on the center and a garland of flowers on the border. D.White enamel with radiant Arabic numerals (restored). Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain gilt brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock and polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

ITL 3,500 - 4,500

USD 2,350 - 3,000

LOT 239

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

Gregson à Paris, No. 1941, circa 1785. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, paste-set, quarter repeating watch

C. Double body, Louis XVI, with paste-set bezel, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning with a fine rosette inlaid with paste decoration, paillonné ornament on the border (slightly restored). D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Paste-set Louis XVI hands.M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on a belle by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

ITL 5,500 - 6,000

USD 3,700 - 4,000

Sold: ITL 6,325

LOT 240

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

Adamson & Millenet à Paris, No. 4630, bearing the Paris Hallmarks for 1780. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl-set dumb quarter repeating watch.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, with concealed hinges, split-pearl set bezels, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "pear" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on the case by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

ITL 4,000 - 5,000

USD 2,700 - 3,350

Sold: ITL 4,830

LOT 241

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

Roque à Paris, No. 757, circa 1790. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond-set watch.

C. Double body, Louis XVI, the diamond set bezel and the back with a blue translucent enamel over engineturning, decorated with a spray of gold stars, diamond-set thumb pieces. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

ITL 4,000 - 4,500

USD 2,700 - 3,000

Sold: ITL 4,600

LOT 242

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating skeleton watch with automaton Jacks.

C. Three body, Empire, polished with reeded band. Glazed cuvette with bezel engraved with foliage. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals (hair lines). Later gold "pear" hands. Applied against the skeletonized front plate, three coloured gold cupids, driven by the repeating train, strike hours and quarters on two bells above. M. GiIt brass full plate, the back plate fully pierced and engraved decoration, cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain gilt brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, giIt brass continental cock and garnet end-stone. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

ITL 8,000 - 10,000

USD 5,350 - 6,700

LOT 243

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

François Le Hardy, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating watch with automaton Jacks.

C. Three body Empire, engine-turned with reeded band. GiIt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals (slightly restored). Blued steel "spade" hands with gold tips. Engine-turned silver dial plate with on each side of the dial, applied gilt silver Jacks of "Martin- Martine" type, striking hours and quarters on two bells above the dial. M. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain gilt brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock and polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

ITL 5,500 - 6,500

USD 3,700 - 4,350

Sold: ITL 6,325

LOT 244

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

Frères Fraviganti &Galletti, Swiss, circa 1820.

balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock and polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed on the dial and the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

ITL 3,500 - 4,000

USD 2,350 - 2,700

LOT 245

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating watch with a concealed erotic automaton scene.

C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes", engine-turned. GiIt brass cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter and a small rectangular automaton aperture closed by gold engine-turned shutters. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain gilt brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock and polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Disclosed by the shutters on the dial, by means of a slide in the band, the three coloured gold automaton scene, against a blued steel ground, is driven by the repeating train. In good condition; Diam. 58 mm.

ITL 8,000 - 10,000

USD 5,350 - 6,700

Sold: ITL 9,430

LOT 246

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

Romilly, Genève No. 30202, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating watch.

C. Three body Empire, polished with engine-turned band. GiIt brass cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished chapter. GiIt brass Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain gilt brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock and polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Signed

ITL 0 - 0

Sold: ITL 1,725

LOT 247

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No.402491, case No. 102399, circa 1922. Fine platinum, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, massive, "bassine pincée" satine, the monogram "A.M." engraved on the back. D. Mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "cathedrales" hands.M. 17?, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration,18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

ITL 4,500 - 5,000

USD 3,000 - 3,350

Sold: ITL 5,750

LOT 248

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 398385, case No. 222721, circa 1921. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless dress watch.

C. Double body, massive, "bassine pincée" with satine back, the bezels, pendant and bow with a chased floral decoration. D. Mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold " cathedrales" hands.M. 16?, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration,18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

ITL 3,300 - 3,600

USD 2,200 - 2,400

LOT 249

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

Léon Hatot for Boucheron, Paris, circa 1930. straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Elegante orologio da taschino in platino e diamanti. Estimate : L. 4'500-5'500 $ 3'000-3'700 250 Cartier, Paris, No. 21725-15517, entered in the registers on 19 March 1925. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless "couteau" dress watch. C. Two piece, knife edge, polished, a white champleve enamelled monogram "C.G.B." on the back. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16?, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm. BeII'orologio piatto da taschino, in oro 18K. Estimate : L. 4'000-4'500 $ 2'700-3'000 2 5 1 Cartier, Paris, No. 13181-11677, entered in the register on 24 October 1921 Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless "couteau" dress watch. C. Three piece, knife edge, polished, a coat of arms engraved on the back. D. Mat silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M.16?, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and case. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm. Interessante orologio da taschino , in oro 18K. Estimate : L. 4'000-4'500 $2'700-3'000 Very elegant platinum, diamond-set keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, polished with diamond set band and bow, a large diamond on the winding crown, bearing the Hatot Master Mark. D. Engine-turned mat silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 15?, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition.

ITL 4,500 - 5,500

USD 3,000 - 3,700

LOT 250

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 21725-15517, entered in the registers on 19 March 1925. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless "couteau" dress watch.

C. Two piece, knife edge, polished, a white champleve enamelled monogram "C.G.B." on the back. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16?, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

ITL 4,000 - 4,500

USD 2,700 - 3,000

Sold: ITL 4,370

LOT 251

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

Cartier, Paris, No. 13181-11677, entered in the register on 24 October 1921 Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless "couteau" dress watch.

C. Three piece, knife edge, polished, a coat of arms engraved on the back. D. Mat silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M.16?, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and case. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

ITL 4,000 - 4,500

USD 2,700 - 3,000

LOT 252

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

Movado Factories, Swiss, made in the 1940's. Fine 18ct. gold keyless pendant watch with matching clip.

C. Two piece, pyramidal, polished with beveled bezel. D. Two tone silvered with applied gold Breguet numerals. Gold "moderne" hands. M. 5-, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In good condition. Dim. 18 x 13 mm.

ITL 1,200 - 1,500

USD 800 - 1,000

Sold: ITL 1,610

LOT 253

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1810. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel pendant watch designed as an air baloon.

C. Double body, spherical with yellow and blue champleve enamelled alternate sectors and further floral decoration. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Later gilt brass Louis XVI hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain gilt brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock and polished steel end-piece. In very good condition. Diam. 24 mm.

ITL 5,500 - 6,000

USD 3,700 - 4,000

Sold: ITL 5,520

LOT 254

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold, diamond-set, keyless, "boule de Genève" type pendant watch with matching clip.

C. Double piece, spherical, paved with rose-diamonds. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals. Gold " spade" hands. M. 6,5- silvered brass, 15 jewels, wound by means of the revolving bezel, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In good condition. Diam. 20 mm.

ITL 4,000 - 4,500

USD 2,700 - 3,000

Sold: ITL 4,485

LOT 255

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

Movado,"Ermeto" Swiss, circa 1940. Fine nickel plated crocco covered moon phase astronomic purse watch.

C. Massive rectangular. D. Two tone silvered with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes. Gold " dauphines" hands. M. 8,5?, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, srtaight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Patented Ermeto winding device by means of the sliding case. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 50 x 36 mm.

ITL 1,000 - 1,200

USD 700 - 800

LOT 256

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

Movado, "Ermeto" ,Swiss, circa 1940. Fine silver green laker covered purse watch.

C. Massive rectangular. D. Silvered satine with luminescent Arabic numerals. Luminescent "squelette" hands. M. 8,5?, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, srtaight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Patented Ermeto winding device by means of the sliding case. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 47 x 31 mm.

ITL 800 - 1,000

USD 550 - 700

Sold: ITL 690

LOT 257

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

Rolex "Oyster", Ref. 6400, 1920 's. Very fine "carré galbé", silver gentleman's wristwatch. C. massive,

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel, screwed back and crown, wire Iugs. D. blackwith radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M.10 1/2 "' Prima, rhodiumed, 15jewels, leverescapement, cutbimetallic balance adjusted to 6 positions and to all climates, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 33 x 33 mm.

ITL 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,700 - 2,000

Sold: ITL 3,220

LOT 258

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

Rolex, Ref. 3735, circa 1915. Fine, rare and early 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, wire mobile lugs. D. white enamel (hair crack and chip) with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. " Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 121/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, the coaxial single button on the winding-crown is for start-stop and return to zero functions of the chronograph. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

ITL 9,500 - 11,500

USD 6,350 - 7,700

Sold: ITL 12,650

LOT 259

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

Rolex "Oyster Précision", Ref. 7443, 1930 's. Fine "carré galbé", silver gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, wire lugs. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 81/2 "' "Prima" rhodiumed, 15jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 6 positions and all climates, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 28 x 28 mm.

ITL 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,700 - 2,000

Sold: ITL 2,760

LOT 260

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 371867, case No. 229543, sold in 1915 to Princess Ismail. Very fine and rare, large, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, wire mobile lugs, gold dome. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 14 1/2 "' gilt brass,19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

ITL 60,000 - 70,000

USD 40,000 - 46,500

LOT 261

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

Anonymous, Austrian, circa 1860. Fine gilt brass, miniature Zappler.

C. GiIt brass, rectangular, the corners with fluted columns. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Iater hands. M. Brass full plate with going barrel, star-wheel escapement with short front pendulum. In good condition. Dim. 65 x 40 x 33 mm.

ITL 1,800 - 2,200

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: ITL 2,530

LOT 262

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

Anonymous, Austrian, circa 1860. Fine gilt brass miniature clock.

C. Engraved with scrolls of foliage, the face with detached columns and red paste set bezel. D. Silver engineturned with Roman numerals. Later gilt brass hands. M. Brass full plate with going barrel, star-wheel escapement with plain three arm steel balance on the pediment. In good condition. Dim. 63 x 41 x 25 mm.

ITL 1,800 - 2,200

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: ITL 4,600

LOT 263

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

Anonymous, Austrian, circa 1860. Fine wooden, miniature Zappler.

C. Wooden, decorated with scrolls and foliage silver and brass inlaid decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "pear" later hands. M. Brass full plate with going barrel, double star-wheel escapement with two short cross beating front pendulums. In good condition. Dim. 57 x 35 x 20 mm.

ITL 1,800 - 2,200

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: ITL 2,990

LOT 264

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

Anonymous, Austrian, circa 1860. Fine and rare porcelain, miniature Zappler.

C. Porcelain, decorated with painted flowers (restored), the face with gilt rocaille decoration. D. Silvered with Roman numerals. Blued steel "pear" later hands. M. Brass full plate with going barrel, star-wheel escapement with short front pendulum. In good condition. Dim. 57 x 35 x 20 mm.

ITL 1,500 - 1,800

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: ITL 2,990

LOT 265

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

Anonymous, Austrian, circa 1860. Fine gilt brass, miniature Zappler.

C. GiIt brass, the face with gilt applied foliage engraved decoration against a silvered ground. D. Brass with Roman numerals. Blued steel "scoties" later hands. M. Brass full plate with going barrel, star-wheel escapement with short front pendulum. In good condition. Dim. 64 x 38 x 23 mm.

ITL 1,800 - 2,200

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: ITL 2,990

LOT 266

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

E. Pigot à Genève, circa 1860. Fine giit brass miniature Zappler.

C. GiIt grass, the face chased in Gothic style. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Later blued steel hands. M. Brass full plate with going barrel, verge escapement with short front pendulum. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition. Dim. 65 x 38 x 25 mm.

ITL 1,800 - 2,200

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: ITL 3,450

LOT 267

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

Anonymous, Austrian, circa 1860. Very fine silvered brass, miniature Zappler in original fitted box.

C. Silvered brass, the face with chased with cornucopia and rocaille decoration. D. Engine-turned silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel later hands. M. Brass full plate with going barrel, star-wheel escapement with short front pendulum. In good condition. Dim. 50 x 40 x 27 mm.

ITL 1,800 - 2,200

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: ITL 4,600

LOT 268

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

Anonymous, Austrian, circa 1860. Very fine gilt brass, miniature Zappler in original fitted box.

C. GiIt brass, the face with chased rocaille decoration. D. Silvered with Roman numerals. Blued steel later hands. M. Brass full plate with going barrel, star-wheel escapement with short front pendulum. In good condition. Dim. 53 x 32 x 20 mm.

ITL 1,800 - 2,200

USD 1,200 - 1,500

Sold: ITL 3,220

LOT 269

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

Drocourt, France, circa 1890. Very fine gilt brass, small oval carriage clock with porcelain panels, in original green leather fitted box.

C. Glazed moulded, fully engraved with a floral decoration, side porcelain panels, painted with pastoral scenes, glazed on the front, the back and the top. D. Porcelain dial with Roman numerals, finely painted with a pastoral scene, Sevre blue border. Blued steel "spade" hands.M. Rectangular, full plate with going barrel, platform lateral lever escapement, uncut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Drocourt trade mark punched on the back plate. In very good condition. Dim. 70 x 61 x 52 mm.

ITL 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,700 - 2,000

Sold: ITL 5,750

LOT 270

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

Unsigned, (Geneva watch Cie.) circa 1900. Fine giIt brass quarter repeating "mignonnette" carriage clock, in original traveling fitted box.

C. " Anglaise", glazed on five panels, fully chased with various decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals (hair line). Blued steel "moderne" hands. Mat gilt brass dial-plate. M. GiIt brass full plate, rectangular, double train, platform lateral lever escapement, uncut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with repeating work on the base, button on the top. In very good condition. Dim. 67 x 45 x 38 mm.

ITL 2,400 - 2,800

USD 1,600 - 1,900

Sold: ITL 2,990

LOT 271

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

Anonymous, Biedermayer, Vienne. Fine gilt brass "grande and petite sonnerie", quarter repeating traveling clock with alarm and date.

Rectangular with four glazed panels and column corners. D. Silvered with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for dates and alarm setting. M. Rectangular brass full plate, three trains, with quarter and hour striking trains independent from each other. Double wheel duplex escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring with garnet end-stone. Striking and repeating on gongs with button on the pendant. In very good condition. Dim. 13 x 9 x 6 cm.

ITL 5,500 - 6,000

USD 3,700 - 4,000

Sold: ITL 7,475

LOT 272

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

Anonymous, Biedermayer, Vienne. Fine "grande and petite sonnerie", quarter repeating wooden wall traveling clock with alarm.

C. Escutcheon shape, wood, veneered in a straw work pattern with gilt brass engine-turned bezel and chased handle. D. GiIt brass engine-turned with Roman numerals on a raised chapter ring. Blued steel "scoties" hands. M. Circular brass full plate three trains, with quarter and hour striking trains independent from each other. Cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring with garnet end-stone. Striking and repeating on gongs with button on the pendant. In very good condition. Dim. 15 x 18 cm.

ITL 5,500 - 6,000

USD 3,700 - 4,000

Sold: ITL 5,750

LOT 273

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 638924, case No. 453371, Ref. 7811, circa 1969. Fine 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. satined silver with painted Roman numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

ITL 1,700 - 1,900

USD 1,150 - 1,300

Sold: ITL 2,760

LOT 274

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 570460, case No. 400365, Ref. 6452, circa 1962. Fine extra-flat, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct white gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, reeded bezel. D. satined silver with indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M.9 3/4 "' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, extra-flat, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17jewels, leverescapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

ITL 3,300 - 3,600

USD 2,200 - 2,400

Sold: ITL 4,255

LOT 275

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

Rolex "Cellini" Genève, Ref. 4027, 1970 's. Fine and elegant rectangular, 18ct gold Iady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24 x 31 mm.

ITL 1,600 - 2,000

USD 1,100 - 1,350

LOT 276

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 63929, 1960 's. Fine extra-flat, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with its 18 ct gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silverwith indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 1/2 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions and to temperatures, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

ITL 3,000 - 4,000

USD 2,000 - 2,700

Sold: ITL 3,910

LOT 277

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève for Gübelin, No. 780292, case No. 696567, circa 1956. Fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, central hooded lugs. D. mat silver with indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M.23-300 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishocksystem, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

ITL 0 - 0

LOT 278

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 567324, case No. 387363, Ref. 6290, circa 1961. Fine square, flat, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 et gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, triangular Iugs. D. champagne with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 1/ 2 "' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

ITL 4,500 - 5,500

USD 3,000 - 3,700

LOT 279

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

Rolex "Precision", Ref. 2007, 1940 's. Fine 18ct gold, citrines and diamonds Iady's wristwatch with 18 et gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, bezel set with 12 large citrines and 12 diamonds. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. " Alpha" gold hands. M.6 1/4 "' rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 20 mm.

ITL 2,000 - 2,500

USD 1,500 - 1,700

Sold: ITL 3,910

LOT 280

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

Corum "Golden Bridge" , circa 1981. Fine rectangular, 18ct gold, diamonds and faceted crystal skeletonized, gentleman's wristwatch.

C.transparent, massive, polished, bezel set with diamonds, central Iugs. D. transparent. "Bâton" gold hands. M.skeletonized, engraved gold bridge with wheels and pinions in straight line, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Signed on the bridge. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 32 mm.

ITL 11,000 - 13,000

USD 7,350 - 8,700

LOT 281

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

Fine 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 et white gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished. D. satined silver with applied white gold indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. 11 1/ 2 "' gilt brass, 17jewels, leverescapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

ITL 2,200 - 2,500

USD 1,500 - 1,700

LOT 282

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Padlock", 1950 's. Fine and unusual, horizontal rectangular, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, extended lugs, winding-crown at 6 o'clock. D. satined silver with painted Roman numerals. " Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 28 x 43 mm.

ITL 0 - 0

Sold: ITL 978

LOT 283

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

Anonymous, Genève, circa 1900. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless miniature fob watch.

C. Four body, "bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals. Gold "spade" hands. M. 7?, gilt brass, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 20 mm.

ITL 1,200 - 1,500

USD 800 - 1,000

Sold: ITL 1,265

LOT 284

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

Aucoc, Paris, circa 1910. Very fine platinum keyless pendant watch with matching chain and subsidiary clip.

C. The watch with an applied rose-diamond set decoration on the back is set in an octagonal diamondset frame pierced with foliage decoration. Sapphire set winding crown. D. Mat silver with Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 7,6?, nickel plated, " fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring . Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 38 x 27 mm.

ITL 8,000 - 10,000

USD 5,350 - 6,700

Sold: ITL 9,200

LOT 285

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

Cartier, France, No. 3210/3223, circa 1910. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond set, keyless pendant watch.

C. Three piece, bassine pincée, with rose-diamond set pendant and lose-ring, decorated overall with white and blue champlevé enamelled strips enamel over engineturning, the back centered with a large rose-diamond and diamond-set border. D. Silver engine-turned, with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 10?, gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring . In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

ITL 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,700 - 8,000

Sold: ITL 10,925

LOT 286

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

Morasca & Rosselo, Montevideo, Swiss, made for the South American market, circa 1920. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, diamond set keyless fob watch.

C. Three piece, "demi-bassine", with alternate strips chased with a floral decoration and with of translucent gray enamel over engine-turning with applied rosediamond set decoration. D. Mat( silver with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 10?, gilt brass, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 27 mm.

ITL 800 - 1,200

USD 550 - 800

Sold: ITL 1,495

LOT 287

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

Girard-Perregaux, Swiss, circa 1920. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, gem-set keyless pendant watch designed as a beetle with matching chain in original fitted box..

C. Four body, chased in form of a beetle, the rose diamond inlaid wings of blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, opening by means of a push piece on the winding crown, disclose the dial. Emerald set eyes. D. White enamel with blue radial Arabic numerals; Gold "spade" hands. M. Glazed 7?, nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In good condition. Dim. 53 x 20 mm.

ITL 7,000 - 9,000

USD 4,700 - 6,000

Sold: ITL 12,650

LOT 288

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

David Louis Huguenin, (Le Locle), Swiss, No. 397, circa 1810. Fine and rare 18 ct.gold, quarter repeating, dead beat center seconds watch with special escapement.

C. Three body, Empire, polished. GiIt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals (restored). Blued steel "serpent" hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, the barrel with engraved cover passing through the back plate, secured by a polished steel bridge. Special spring detent escapement with plain gold half second beating plain gold four arm balance, flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. The hands are set by means of a knurled wheel on the border of the dial such as the hands of Pousait dead beat center seconds watches. Signed on the dial, numbered with the maker's initiais on the dial enamel backing. In good condition. Diam. 60 mm. This watch is described and illustrated by A. Chapiro in his article on dead beat center seconds watches, published in the A.N.C.H.A. bulletin, No. 58, summer 1990. An off-print of the article is coming with the watch.

ITL 13,000 - 15,000

USD 8,700 - 10,000

Sold: ITL 16,100

LOT 289

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

Anonymous, Swiss, made for the Chinese market, circa 1850. Fine and unusual silver dead beat center second watch with "diablotine" and special escapement.

C. Four body, massive, "forme quatre baguettes", engine-turned. silver cuvette. D. White enamel with rRoman numerals and subsidiary 1/4 second " foudroyante". Blued steel "trefle" hands. M. GiIt brass partly skeletonized full plate, with going barrel, four teeth star-wheel duplex escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

ITL 800 - 1,200

USD 550 - 800

Sold: ITL 1,725

LOT 290

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

Jean Robert Soret, Swiss, No. 29940, circa 1800. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel pearl set watch with a gold and enamel chatelaine.

C. Double body, Directoire with split-pearl set bezels, the back with a pine painted pastoral enamel scene of a young couple in classical dress taking care of the arbor of life. fine outer paillonné decoration. Long gold five chain chatelaine with two gold enamelled plates with paillonné decoration against a blue ground. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold "poker and beetle" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. In very good condition in a later fitted box. Diam. 51 mm.

ITL 13,000 - 15,000

USD 8,700 - 10,000

Sold: ITL 13,800

LOT 291

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

Breguet à Paris, Swiss, circa 1800. Fine and unusual silver very slim watch.

C. Double body, Directoire, polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Silver "serpent" hands. M. Gilt brass, unusual caliber built on a single plate with going barrel secured by a gilt brass cover engraved with foliage, the train of wheels on the front plate under the dial, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

ITL 600 - 800

USD 400 - 550

Sold: ITL 1,725

LOT 292

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

Breguet à Paris, Swiss, No. 3390, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating musical watch.

C. Three body, Empire, polished with reeded band. GiIt brass cuvette. D. Silver engine-turned with Roman numerals on a polished steel chapter. Gold Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass, double train with free standing barrels, the going train with inverted cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring. Pin-disc musical train with 26 vibrating steel blades. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

ITL 6,500 - 7,000

USD 4,350 - 4,700

Sold: ITL 8,050

LOT 293

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18 ct. gold, quarter repeating musical watch.

C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes", engine-turned with reeded band. GiIt brass cuvette. D. Silver engineturned with Roman numerals on a polished steel chapter. Gold Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass, double train with free standing barrels, the going train with inverted cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring. Pin-disc musical train with 26 vibrating steel blades. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

ITL 6,500 - 7,000

USD 4,350 - 4,700

Sold: ITL 8,050

LOT 294

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

Anonymous, Swiss, made for the Chinese market circa 1820. Fine and unusual silver, quarter repeating watch.

C. Three body, Empire, polished with reeded band. GiIt brass cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals ( slightly restored). Blued steel Breguet hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, the back plate in fully engraved "en taille douce" with scrolls and flowers against amati ground. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

ITL 1,500 - 2,000

USD 1,000 - 1,350

Sold: ITL 1,725

LOT 295

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 444204, case No. 283481, circa 1942. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2 "' gilt brass, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

ITL 2,200 - 2,600

USD 1,500 - 1,750

Sold: ITL 2,990

LOT 296

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 951030, case No. 624105, circa 1947. Fine and rare square, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M.10 "'-200 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

ITL 3,500 - 4,500

USD 2,350 - 3,000

LOT 297

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

Universal, Genève, 1940 S. Fine center second, "Enversteel" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polished, satined, extended lugs. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals. "Bâton" radiumed blued steel hands. M.11 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

ITL 900 - 1,100

USD 600 - 750

LOT 298

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

Movado, 1940 's. Fine center second, square, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel and lugs. D. mat silverwith painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M.10 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

ITL 1,200 - 1,400

USD 800 - 950

Sold: ITL 1,323

LOT 299

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

Universal, Genève, 1950 `s. Fine astronomic, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. polished, satined, lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the days of the month and the months, apertures for the days of the week and the lunations. " Skeleton" radiumed hands. M.13 1/2 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

ITL 0 - 0

Sold: ITL 1,840

LOT 300

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

Longines "mystérieuse", 1950 's. Fine 14ct gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bezel set with diamonds. D. black with diamondset indexes. Fancy gold hand. M.9 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

ITL 1,350 - 1,500

Sold: ITL 3,450