275 lots

LOT 1

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Breguet "Armée de l ' A i r " Type 20, 7962, 1950 's.Fine stainless steel military wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and register..

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, revolving reeded bezel, large ball-shaped windingcrown. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals. + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M.14 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the case. In good condition. Diam. 38 mm. Interessante orologio militare da polso con cronografo a pulsanti rotondi, contatore a 30' , "retour en vol", in acciaio. In buone condizioni.

ITL 5,000 - 7,000

USD 3,700 - 5,200

Sold: ITL 3,910

LOT 2

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Dodane "Type 21", 1970's. Unusual stainless steel military wristwatch with round button chronograph and register.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, waterproof, revolving graduated bezel, lapidated lugs. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M.13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 38 mm. Interessante orologio militare da polso , con cronografo a pulsanti rotondi e conta-tore a 3 0 ' , in acciaio. In buone condizioni.

ITL 3,000 - 3,500

USD 2,200 - 2,700

LOT 3

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Baume & Mercier Genève, 1940 `s. No. Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers and triple date

C. massive, polished, teardrop lugs.D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and painted Roman numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Bâton" gold hands. M.13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm. Interessante orologio da polso per uomo, con cronografo a pulsanti rettangolari, contatore a 12 e tripla data, in oro 18 K. In buone condizioni.

ITL 2,000 - 2,500

USD 1,500 - 1,900

Sold: ITL 2,300

LOT 4

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Breitling "Premier", circa 1946. Stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph registers and tachometer.

C. polished, satined. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tacho meter graduation. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M.13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm. Interessante orologio da polso per uomo, con cronografo a pulsanti rettangolari, contatore a 12 ore, tachimetro in acciaio. In buone condizioni.

ITL 1,000 - 1,500

USD 700 - 1,100

Sold: ITL 978

LOT 5

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Universal, Genève "Aero-Compax", 1960's. Fine stainless steel "Enversteel" gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph r e g i s t e r s and t a c h o m e t e r , a memento dial and two crowns

I n t e r e s s a n t e orologio da polso per uomo, con cronografo, a pulsanti rotondi contatore a 12 ore, tachimetro, quadrante mnemonico e due corone, in a c c i a i o "Enversteel".In buone condizioni.

ITL 1,500 - 2,000

USD 1,100 - 1,400

Sold: ITL 2,990

LOT 6

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex Oyster P e r p e t u a l " D a t e " , S u p e r l a t i v e Chronometer O f f i c i a l l y Certified, Ref. 1503, 1960 's. Fine tonneau shaped, center second, self winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, and 18 ct pink gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined. screwed back and crown, waterproof, reeded bezel. D. champagne "chiné" with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12 3/4 "' rhodiumed, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance -spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm. A similar watch is published in "Orologi da Polso Rolex", page 169. Interessante orologio da polso per uomo,a carica automatica, secondi al centro e data, di forma "tonneau", in oro rosa 18 K, con braccialetto Oyster in oro rosa 18 K. In buone condizioni.

ITL 7,000 - 9,000

USD 5,500 - 7,000

LOT 7

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Anonymous, Fleurier (Swiss), made for the Chinese market, circa 1860. Interesting silver center seconds, watch.

C. Double body with fixed bezel, polished. D. white enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. GiIt brass, fully engraved, Chinese caliber with free standing barrel, lateral lever escape -ment, monometallic balance, flat balance spring. In good condition. Diam.: 55 mm. Interessante orologio da tasca, con secondi al centro, in argento, costruito per il mercato cinese. In buone condizioni.

ITL 600 - 800

USD 450 - 600

LOT 8

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Anonymous, France, circa 1830. Fine, 18 et gold, watch.

C. massive "forme quatre baguettes". GiIt brass cuvette. D. silver engine-turned with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "Breguet" hands. M. gilt brass, bar caliber caliber, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance. In good condition. Diam.: 49 mm. Elegante orologio piatto da tasca, in oro 18 K. In buone condizioni.

ITL 1,100 - 1,300

USD 800 - 1,000

LOT 9

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Gérald Genta Ref. 2426.4, present series Very fine astronomic, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpe? tuai calendar and moon phases and 18 ct white gold deployant clasp.

C. "Empire" style, massive, polished, sapphire set winding-crown. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals. + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week and the months, aperture for the lunations. M.12"' engraved, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm. Importante orologio astronomico da polso per uomo, con calendario perpetuo e cari-ca automatica, in oro 18 K., con fibbia " deployant" in oro bianco 18 K. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 14,000 - 18,000

USD 11,000 - 14,000

Sold: ITL 9,775

LOT 10

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Royal Oak No 8" Automatic, present series. Fine self winding, octogonal, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and 18 et white gold decreasing integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated bezel and band, screwed back, waterproof at 5 atm. D."guilloché" dark blue with diamondset indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" white gold hands. M.13 "' extra-flat, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 38 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 39 x 39 mm. Importante orologio ottagonale da polso per uomo, a carica automatica e data, in oro bianco 18 K., con braccialetto integrato in oro bianco 18 K. In eccellenti condizioni.

ITL 16,000 - 18,000

USD 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 11

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex Oyster "Cosmograph", Ref. 6263, 1970 .80's, with steel bezel, produced from 1961 to 1 9 8 8 , the f i r s t models w i t h screwed buttons in 1976, and the first "Paul Newman" in 1970. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer,and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour silver and black with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm. Importante orologio da polso da uomo, con cronografo a pulsanti rotondi a vite, contat o r e a 12", t a c h i m e t r o , b r a c c i a l e t t o Oyster, in acciaio. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 7,000 - 9,000

USD 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: ITL 8,050

LOT 12

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex "Oyster Cosmograph Daytona", Ref. 6263,1970.80's with steel bezel, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976, and the first "Paul Newman" in 1970. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D.bicolour silver and black with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M.13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balan ce-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm. Importante orologio da polso per uomo, con cronografo a pulsanti rotondi a vite, contatore a 12" e tachimetro, braccialetto Oyster, in acciaio. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 7,000 - 9,000

USD 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: ITL 7,475

LOT 13

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex "Oyster P e r p e t u a l " , O f f i c i a l l y Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3372, 1940 's. Fine tonneau shaped, center second, self winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown. waterproof. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Alpha" gold hands. M.9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm. A similar watch is published in "Orologi da Polso Rolex", page 63, 64, 67 and 153. Importante orologio da polso per uomo, a carica automatica, secondi al centro, forma "tonneau", con bracciale Oyster, in oro 18 K. In buone condizioni.

ITL 13,000 - 15,000

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 14

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex "Oyster Perpetual Chronometer", Ref. 3372, 1940 's. Fine tonneau shaped, center second, self winding, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with pink gold and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. bi-colour, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, graduated bezel. D. pink with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M.9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm. A similar watch is published in "Orologi da Polso Rolex", page 63, 64, 67 and 153. Importante orologio da polso per uomo, con carica automatica, secondi al centro, di forma "tonneau" , braccialetto Oyster, in oro rosa e acciaio. In buone condizioni.

ITL 7,000 - 9,000

USD 5,500 - 7,000

LOT 15

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Julien Le Roy à Paris, No. 22615, made for the Turkish market, circa 1780. Unusual extra large gilt brass pair cased center seconds watch.

C. Outer, double body, covered with tortoise-shell. Inner double body, engine turned in a basket work pattern. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals and inner seconds ring. Gilt brass hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with pierced Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with diamond endstone. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 95 mm. Interessante orologio da carrozza con secondi al centro, doppia cassa, in ottone dorato. In buone condizioni.

ITL 4,000 - 5,000

USD 3,200 - 3,800

Sold: ITL 6,900

LOT 16

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Edward Prior, London, No. 76964, made for the Turkish market, circa 1830. Fine silver triple case watch.

C. Double body, silver protecting, covered with tor toise-shell. Double body polished outer, and inner bassine. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Blued steel hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with pierced Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring and English gilt brass cock. Signed on the dial and the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 56 mm. Interessante orologio da tasca, a tripla cassa, in argento. In buone condizioni.

ITL 1,200 - 1,500

USD 900 - 1,100

Sold: ITL 1,955

LOT 17

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

George Prior, London, made for the Turkish market, circa 1820. Fine large gilt brass triple case watch.

C. Double body, gilt brass protecting, covered with tortoise-shell. Double body gilt brass plain outer, and inner bassine. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with pierced Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring and English gilt brass cock. Signed on the dial and the back plate. In good condition. Diam.80 mm. Interessante e grande orologio da tasca, a tripla cassa, in ottone dorato. In buone condizioni.

ITL 1,400 - 1,800

USD 1,100 - 1,400

Sold: ITL 2,530

LOT 18

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Julien Le Roy à Paris, made for the Dutch market, circa 1770. Fine silver pair cased hour and half hour striking and repeating coach watch.

C. Outer silver, shagreen covered a pierced and engraved silver rosette applied on the back. Inner double body, with articulated pendant, pierced and engraved with formai decoration. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring with arched divisions (later). GiIt brass Louis XV hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with turned conical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass continental Louis XV cock with blued steel end-piece. Striking and pull repeating on a bell, the striking train with a fixed gilt brass barrel, engraved with decoration. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition. Diam. 100 mm. Interessante orologio da carrozza con suoneria al passaggio delle ore e delle mezze, ripetizione , a doppia cassa in argento. In buone condizioni.

ITL 6,000 - 8,000

USD 4,600 - 6,200

Sold: ITL 10,925

LOT 19

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

J. François Poncet, Dresden, made for the Dutch marquet, circa 1760. Fine silver pair cased alarum, quarter repeating coach watch.

C. Outer silver, shagreen covered. Inner double body, with articulated pendant, pierced with formai decoration. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring with arched divisions, inner revolving alarm setting disc. GiIt brass pierced hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with shapedl pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass English style cock with ruby endstone. Alarm and pull repeating on a bell, the alarm train with a fixed gilt brass barrel, engraved with decoration. Signed onthe back plate. In good condition. Diam. 105 mm. Interessante orologio da carrozza, ripeti-zione a quarti e sveglia, a doppia cassa in argento. In buone condizioni.

ITL 6,000 - 8,000

USD 4,600 - 6,200

Sold: ITL 14,950

LOT 20

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Gaudron à Paris, circa 1710. Fine gilt bronze Louis XIV oignon.

C. Double body "oignon" engraved with scrolls masks and foliage, the back with a mythological scene (rubbed). D. Contemporary gilt bronze with Roman numerals on enamel cartouches (originally made for a single hand). Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental Louis XIV cock, pierced and engraved with scrolls and inhabited foliage, ruby endstone . Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 57 mm. Interessante orologio da tasca Louis XIV in bronzo dorato, detto "oignon". In buone condizioni.

ITL 1,500 - 2,000

USD 1,100 - 1,500

Sold: ITL 2,760

LOT 21

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Benedict Brazier, Swiss, circa 1700. Fine silver pair cased alarum watch.

C. Double body outer, the bezel pierced and engraved with scrolls, masks and fantastic animais, the back chased and pierced with Orphée sat on a cloud, outer four profiles in medaillons, masks and scrolled foliage. Inner bassine, the edge finely pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals, inner revolving alarm setting disc. Single blued steel hand. M. GiIt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with pain three arm steel balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass continental Louis XIV cock, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Alarm train with gilt brass fixed barrel engraved with scrolls, striking on a bell. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 60 mm. Interessante orologio da tasca con sveglia, a doppia cassa in argento. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 4,000 - 5,000

USD 3,000 - 3,800

Sold: ITL 5,290

LOT 22

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Delorme à Paris, circa 1710. Fine gilt bronze Louis XIV oignon.

C. Double body "oignon" engraved with scrolls and inhabited foliage (rubbed). D. GiIt bronze with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring on enamel cartouches. Blued steel "poker and beetle" hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental Louis XIV cock, pierced and engraved with scrolls, cornucopia and dogs. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 60 mm. Raro orologio da tasca Louis XIV, in bronzo dorato detto "oignon". In buone condizioni.

ITL 3,000 - 4,000

USD 2,300 - 3,000

Sold: ITL 5,060

LOT 23

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Le Cat à Paris, circa 1690. Fine silver alarum watch.

C. Double body, bassine with split bezel, the back pierced and engraved on the edge with inhabited foliage. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals and inner gilt brass revolving alarm setting disc. Steel single hand and pointer. M. GiIt brass full plate with Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with pain three arm steel balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass continental Louis XIV cock, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage. Alarm train with gilt brass fixed barrel pierced and engraved with scrolls and a mask, striking on a bell. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam.55 mm. Interessante orologio da tasca con sveglia, in argento. In buone condizioni.

ITL 4,000 - 5,000

USD 3,100 - 3,800

Sold: ITL 4,600

LOT 24

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Thomas Tompion, London, circa 1690. Very rare hour striking clockwatch.

C. Silver, later, specially made, bassine, with a cover, the border of the back pierced and engraved with flowers. D. Later, specially made, silver champleve with Roman numerals, the center engraved with flowers. Single blued steel hand. M. GiIt brass, full plate, double train with pierced tulip pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three armed balance, English gilt brass cock, pierced and engraved with scrolled foliage. Striking on a bell, the striking train with a gilt brass fixed barrel, pierced and engraved with scrolled foliage, the count wheel on the back plate. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm. Raro ed interessante orologio da tasca in argento, con suoneria delle ore al passaggio. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 4,000 - 5,000

USD 3,000 - 3,800

Sold: ITL 6,440

LOT 25

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Dexmier, London, for William Gib, Rotterdam, No. 1719, made for the Dutch market, circa 1720. Fine silver, calendar watch.

C. Double body, bassine, polished. D. Silver champleve with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and date aperture. Blued steel hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with pierced Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain balance with mock pendulum, giIt brass Dutch style gilt brass cock, chased with a flute player and with a glazed mock pendulum aperture. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition, in a shagreen covered contemporary protecting case. Diam. 50 mm. Interessante orologio da tasca con calendario, in argento. In buone condizioni.

ITL 1,200 - 1,400

USD 900 - 1,100

Sold: ITL 1,840

LOT 26

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

John Enver Fecit, England, circa 1700. Fine silver, Sun-and-Moon watch.

C. Double body, bassine, polished. D. Silver champleve with half moon Roman hour sector, outer Arabic minute ring, blued steel disc inlaid with gold sun and silver moon and stars, pointing the hours on the edge of the sky aperture. Blued steel "poker" minute hand. M. GiIt brass full plate with pierced elaborated pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, gilt brass English cock, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage and polished steel end-piece. Signed on the dial and back plate. In good condition (outer case lacking). Diam. 46 mm. Interessante orologio da tasca, Sun-and-Moon, in argento. In buone condizioni.

ITL 2,000 - 2,300

USD 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: ITL 2,760

LOT 27

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Dey à Paris, circa 1720. Fine silver Regence oignon.

C. Double body "oignon" polished. D. White enamel embossed with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. GiIt brass Louis XV hands. M. GiIt brass full plate with silver turned baluster pillars and silver decoration on the border of the back plate, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring, silver Regence cock, pierced and engraved with scrolls and scallops, ruby endstone. Signed on the back plate. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm. Interessante orologio da tasca, "Regence", in argento detto "oignon". In ottime condizioni.

ITL 3,000 - 4,000

USD 2,300 - 3,000

LOT 28

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Gribelin à Paris, circa 1690. Fine silver alarum watch.

C. Double body, bassine with split bezel, the back pierced and engraved on the edge with inhabited foliage. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and inner revolving alarm setting disc. Steel single hand and pointer. M. GiIt brass full plate with turned " amphora " pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with pain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring and gilt brass continental Louis XIV cock, pierced and engraved with foliage. Alarm train with gilt brass fixed barrel pierced and engraved with scrolls, striking on a bell. Signed on the back plate. In good condition. Diam.53 mm. Interessante orologio da tasca con sveglia, in argento. In buone condizioni.

ITL 0 - 0

Sold: ITL 4,140

LOT 29

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Jules Jurgensen, No. 9806, Copenhagen, sold on 7 August 1865. Rare and fine, 18 ct gold hunting cased pocket chronometer with certificate, in original mahogany fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, engine-turned wit reeded band. Gold cuvette, engine-turned on the border. D. white enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds . Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 19", nickel plated, bar caliber, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight lino lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam.: 53 mm. Importante e raro cronometro da tasca, a savonette,in oro 18 K., con astuccio e certificato. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 8,000 - 9,000

USD 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: ITL 8,280

LOT 30

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Dent, 61 Strand & 54 Royal Exchange, London, No. 54935, bearing the London Hallmarks for 1870. Rare and fine, 18 ct gold hunting cased, minute repeating, keyless watch, in original fitted box.

C. Four body, massive, "Bassine", engine-turned. Gold cuvette, engraved with the name of the owner. D. white enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17-, frosted and gilt, three quarter plate, 24 jewels, partly in screwsd bearings, English lateral lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and diamond endstone. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam.: 50 mm. Elegante e raro orologio da tasca,a ripetizione dei minuti, savonnette in oro 18 K. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 8,000 - 9,000

USD 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 31

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

B. Haas Jne & Cie., Genève, Besancon, Paris, No. 4204, made for Robert Houdin, No. 9 Boulevard des I t a l i e n s , 9, Paris, dated 911873. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, double face keyless patented calendar watch.

C. Four body, massive "Bassine et filets" polished. D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade hands". White enamel on the back with symmetrical small chapters for the days of the week and the months, outer date ring on the border of the bezel. Blued steel "lance" hands. M. 20- nickel plated, three quarter plate, 15 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escape-ment, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Signed inside cover and back. In very good condition. Diam.: 54 mm. Raro ed interessante orologio da tasca, a doppia faccia, con calendario completo, savonnette in oro 18 K. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 10,000 - 15,000

USD 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: ITL 32,200

LOT 32

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Henry Beguelin & Son, Locle, No. 43056, circa 1870. Fine,18 ct gold hunting cased keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned (worn), the back centered with a small engraved floral) decoration, escutcheon on the cover. Gold cuvette, engine-turned on the border. D. white enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds (very slightly chipped). Gold paste-set hands. M. 20- nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balan ce-spring. Case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam.: 53 mm. Elegante e bell'orologio da tasca,savonnet? te, in oro 18 K. In buone condizioni.

ITL 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,800 - 2,300

LOT 33

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Ulysse Nardin - Locle (Swiss), circa 1920. Fine silver keyless deck-watch w i t h power reserve indicator, in original mahogany deck box, with certificate.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filet", polished. Silver cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and 36 hour up-and-down scale. M. 21-, frosted and gilt, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and swan neck micrometric index. Dial and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 64 mm. The serIal number of this watch has been rubbed out. However, as indicated in the certificate, it is probably part of a series of 144 pieces, No. 24859 to 25002, completed in April 1922. Interessante cronometro da bordo, con indicazione della riserva di c a r i c a , in argento, con astuccio in mogano e certificato. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 5,000 - 6,000

USD 3,800 - 4,600

Sold: ITL 6,900

LOT 34

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Ulysse Nardin, Locle Suisse, No. 27585, 193O's Rare and interesting, "cushion" shaped, 18 ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, and 30 minute recorder.

C. massive, polished, with stepped lugs. 2 hours button. D. black ground with Arabic numerals and gilt indexes + auxiliary seconds and register dials. Gold "Baton " hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance,self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim.: 32 x 32 mm. Raro ed interessante orologio da polso per uomo,con cronografo monopulsante, contatore a 30', di forma "cushion" , con cronografo contatore, in oro 18 K. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 6,500 - 7,500

USD 5,000 - 5,800

Sold: ITL 10,120

LOT 35

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

(L. & E. Fallet Fils, Saint-Imier), Brevet No. 34394, Swiss, circa 1906. Fine gun-metal keyless watch with patented one minute tourbillon regulator.

C. Plain three body "demi-bassine" . Gun-metal cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. M. 18-, gilt brass , the straight line lever escapement with cut bimetallic balance and Breguet balance spring is set on a one minute revolving carriage. Diam. 53 mm. In very good condition. Built on the same patent, this watch is a variant in perfect condition of the Tourbillon Fureur, described and illustrated in R. Meis : Das Tourbillon, page 313. Elegante orologio da tasca, con regolatore a Tourbillon a 1 minuto, in ferro brunito. In ottime condizioni

ITL 3,000 - 3,500

USD 2,300 - 2,800

Sold: ITL 3,450

LOT 36

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Genève, Suisse, No. 17520, 192O's Fine, silver gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, 30 ` recorder and pulsometer.

C. polished, hinged back and cuvette. D. white enamel with black Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds ancI register dials, outer pulsometer graduation. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 13- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, 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 very good condition. Diam.: 36 mm. A similar watch is published in "I Signori del Tempo" , page 260, Raro orologio da polso per uomo con cronografo monopulsante coassiale alla corona, contatore a 30' e pulsometro, in argento. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 3,800 - 4,200

USD 3,000 - 3,300

Sold: ITL 5,750

LOT 37

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex "Oyster Cosmograph" so-called " Paul Newman", Ref. 6239, 1970 's, with black bezel. Produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976 and the first "Paul Newman" in 1970. Very fine and rare stainless steel gentleman' s wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour beige and black with applied radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M.13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm. Importante e raro orologio da polso per uomo, con cronografo a pulsanti rotondi a vite, contatore a 12" e tachimetro, in acciaio. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 13,000 - 15,000

USD 10,000 - 11,500

Sold: ITL 13,800

LOT 38

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex "Cosmograph Daytona", for Tiffany & Cie., New York, Ref. 6264, 1970-80's, with black bezel, produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976, and the first "Paul Newman" in 1970. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer, and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. polished, satined, screwed back, buttons and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour silver and black with applied radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed hands. M.13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 37 mm. Importante orologio da polso per uomo, con cronografo a pulsanti rotondi a vite, contatore a 12" e tachimetro, braccialetto Oyster, in acciaio. In buone condizioni.

ITL 8,000 - 10,000

USD 6,500 - 7,500

Sold: ITL 8,625

LOT 39

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex , Cosmograph " Daytona", so-called " Paul Newman", Ref. 6241, 1960 `s, with black bezel. Produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976 and the first "Paul Newman+ in 1970. Very fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer and with 18 ct gold Oyster bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour beige and black with applied gold radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. "Bâton" radiumed gold hands. M.13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm. Importante e raro orologio da polso per uomo, con cronografo a pulsanti rotondi, contatore a 12" e tachimetro, braccialetto Oyster, in oro 18 K. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 45,000 - 50,000

USD 34,000 - 38,000

Sold: ITL 48,300

LOT 40

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex Cosmograph "Daytona", so-called" Paul Newman", Ref. 6239, with gold bezel. Produced from 1961 to 1988, the first model with screwed buttons in 1976, and the first "Paul Newman" in 1970. Fine and rare 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicolour beige and black with applied gold radiumed indexes. + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers. " Bâton" radiumed hands. M.13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, antishock system, self-com pensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm. Importante e raro orologio da polso per uomo, con cronografo a pulsanti rotondi, contatore a 12" e tachimetro, in oro 18 K. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 42,000 - 48,000

USD 33,000 - 37,000

Sold: ITL 39,100

LOT 41

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex, type No. A20217, Swiss, made for the British Navy in the 1930's. Rare stainless s t e e l m i l i t a r y keyless watch.

C. Three piece "bassine" with screwed back and bezel, polished the British Army number engraved on the back. D. Black enamel wit gilt Roman numerais and subsidiary seconds. GiIt "skeletonized spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balan ce, Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm. Raro orologio da tasca militare in acciaio. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 800 - 1,000

USD 600 - 750

Sold: ITL 863

LOT 42

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex "Complications", Ref. 81806, produced in 12 examples only in 1950. Extremely fine and rare astronomic, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" gold hands. M.13 ? rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm. Rarissimo ed importante orologio astronomico da polso per uomo con cronografo, pulsanti rettangolari, contatore a 12 ore, tripla data e fasi lunari, in oro 18 K. ln ottime condizioni

ITL 25,000 - 30,000

USD 19,000 - 23,000

Sold: ITL 29,900

LOT 43

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex, Swiss, No. 6 3 4 6 3 , made for Robinson and Co. Ltd., Singapore, circa 1930. Fine, rectangular, silver and enamel key-1 ess purse watch, British p a t e n t , No. 265,886, Swiss patent No. 125,267

C. massive, polished and enamelled with a painted tennis scene and engine-urned back, sliding open and folding in such a way it can be set on a flat sur-face to be used as a table clock. D. silvere engine-turned with Arabic numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 10? rhodiumed, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Dial. case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim.: 31 x 37 mm. Interessante e raro orologio quadrato da borsetta e da tavolino, in argento e smalto dipinto. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 3,000 - 4,000

USD 2,400 - 3,000

Sold: ITL 4,140

LOT 44

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex, Genèva, Swiss, Ref. 2022, 1930's Rare,"carré cambré" silver gentleman's wristwatch, with single button chronograph and 30 minutes recorder.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with black Breguet Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and register dials. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. 14? rhodiumed, "fausses côtes"decorations 17 jewels, lever escapement, bimetallic balance,Breguet balance-spring. The coaxial single button on the winding-crown is for start-stop ancI return to zero functions of the chronograph. In very good condition. Dim.: 33 x 33 mm. Raro ed interessante orologio da polso per uomo, con ,cronografo monopulsante coassiale alla corona, contatore a 30', "carré cambrée ", in argento. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 8,000 - 9,000

USD 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: ITL 14,950

LOT 45

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex, "Sporting Princess", Ref. 1592.1564, 1930's. Rare, rectangular, stainless steel Iady's wristwatch.

C. polished straight lugs, antimagnetic protecting cap. D.two-tone silver, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial."Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 7- Prima, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, bimetallic balance, Breguet balance -spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim.: 19 x 35 mm. Raro orologio da polso rettangolare, per donna, in acciaio. In buone condizioni.

ITL 3,500 - 4,000

USD 2,800 - 3,100

LOT 46

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex,"Prince Chronometer", Ref. 1541, 1930's Fine, rectangular, stainless steel gentleman' s wristwatch.

C. polished and satined. D. mat silver, duo dial with Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dials. Blued steel "Bâton" hands. M. 7- rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance adjusted to different temperatures and 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim.: 21 x 40 mm. Raro orologio da polso, per uomo, in acciaio, rettangolare. In buone condizioni.

ITL 3,000 - 4,000

USD 2,300 - 3,000

Sold: ITL 4,370

LOT 47

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex, "Prince Brancard",1/4 Century Club, Ref. 3937, 1940's Fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18 ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides. D. mat silver duo dial and the letters 1/4 CENTURY CLUB. " Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 7- Ultra Prima, rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance, adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim.: 23 x 36mm Raro ed elegante orologio rettangolare arcuato da polso, per uomo, in oro bianco 18 K. In buone condizioni.

ITL 10,000 - 12,000

USD 7,500 - 9,500

Sold: ITL 10,925

LOT 48

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex "Prince" Ref. 1862, 1930's Fine stainless steel gentleman's rectangular wristwatch.

C.polished, straight lugs. D. mat silver, duo dial, with black Arabic numerals, blued steel "Cubistes" hands. M. 7- "Extra Prima", rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions with self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim.: 21 x 36 mm. Elegante e raro orologio rettangolare da polso per uomo, in acciaio. In buone condizioni.

ITL 2,800 - 3,200

USD 2,100 - 2,500

Sold: ITL 4,140

LOT 49

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex, "Viceroy", Ref. 1955, circa 1930. Interesting, rectangular, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. matsilvered, bi-colour, with black Arabic numerals. Blued steel "baton" hands. M. 10- "Tonneau", rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance and self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim.: 22 x 39 mm. Interessante orologio r e t t a n g o l a r e da polso per uomo, in acciaio. In buone condizioni.

ITL 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,900 - 2,300

LOT 50

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Patek-Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 297401, case No. 218389, circa 1893 Rare and important 18 ct gold, keyless watch with split seconds chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "Bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. white enamel with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph ring and subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XVI" hands. M. 17'" rhodiumed, 28 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Chronograph with visible work with button on the winding crown, split seconds push piece in the band. Dial. case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam.: 47 mm. Raro ed importante orologio da tasca, con cronografo e rattrappante, in oro 18 K. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 14,000 - 16,000

USD 11,000 - 12,500

LOT 51

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Jules Monard, Geneva, No. 25261, circa 1900 Fine, minute repeating, 18 ct gold pocket watch.

C. four body, polished, "Bassine", with engraved monogram "LT" on the back. Gold cuvette with an engraved dedication dated 16-7-1907. D. white enamel with Breguet numerals outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " spade" hands. M. 17" rhodiumed "Fausses côtes" decoration, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with micrometer regulator. Repeating on gongs slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam.: 49 mm Elegante orologio da tasca, ripetizione a minuti in oro 18 K. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 4,000 - 4,500

USD 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: ITL 4,600

LOT 52

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Patek-Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 819561, case No. 417290, circa 1928. Rare 18 ct gold, center seconds keyless watch.

C. massive, "Demi-Bassine". D. silver two tone with applied gold Arabic numerals, black indexes and outer seconds ring. Gold "Feuille" hands. M. 17? gilt brass, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring with micrometric index. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam.: 44 mm. Raro orologio da taschino, con secondi al centro in oro 18 K. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 4,200 - 4,800

USD 3,200 - 3,800

Sold: ITL 4,830

LOT 53

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Genève, Suisse No. 203340, circa 1920 Fine 18 ct. keyless watch with chronograph, medical tachometer and 30 minute recorder in original fitted box.

C. Four body "Bassine". polished. Gold cuvette. D. white enamel, with Breguet numerals, outer pulsometer graduation, subsidiary seconds and 30 minutes recorder. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17" rhodium plated, `fausses côtes" decorations, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam.: 50 mm. Elegante orologio da tasca, in oro 18 K, cronografo medicale. In ottime condizioni

ITL 2,000 - 2,500

USD 1,500 - 1,700

Sold: ITL 3,450

LOT 54

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Patek-Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 157255, case No. 405865, circa 1912 Fine, 18 ct gold keyless watch with chronograph and 30 minute recorder.

C. Four body, massive, "Demi-Bassine" polished. Gold cuvette. D. white enamel with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary seconds and register (hair crack). Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 18? rhodium plated, " fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement. cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring with swan neck micrometer regulator. Chronograph with visible work operated by the crown, with boit on the band. In very good condition. Diam.: 47 mm. Elegante orologio da taschino con cronografo e contatore a 30', in oro 18 K. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 10,000 - 12,000

USD 7,500 - 8,500

LOT 55

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Tavannes Watch Co. Swiss, circa 1920. Elegant 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless dress watch with a gold chain.

C. Double body, "Empire" with reeded band, the bezel and back of pink translucent enamel over engine-turning, with blue lines on the border. D. Mat silver with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 12? rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balan ce, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Diam. 45 mm. Elegante orologio da taschino, in oro 18 K. e smalto, con catena in oro. In buone condizioni.

ITL 2,000 - 2,200

USD 1,500 - 1,700

Sold: ITL 2,300

LOT 56

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

P. Orr & Sons, Madras, No.19858, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, bearing the Birmingham Hallmarks for 1882. Fine 18 ct. gold, hunting cased, keyless center seconds, watch with date.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished with two small glazed dial apertures on the cover. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with small eccentric Roman chapter for hours and minutes, symmetrical date ring and outer Arabic seconds ring on the border of the bezel. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18-, frosted and gilt, three quarter plate, 15 jewels, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm. Importante orologio da tasca, "savonnette", secondi al centro e data, in oro 18 K.

ITL 3,600 - 4,400

USD 2,700 - 3,400

Sold: ITL 3,910

LOT 57

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1890. Unusual 18 ct. pink gold, two time zone, keyless watch.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer red and black Arabic 24 hour ring for the second time-zone and subsidiary seconds. Gold " spade" hands and blued steel "fleurs de lys" hands. M. 18-, gilt brass, 18 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with microme tric index. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm. Interessante orologio da tasca, con quadrante a due fusi orari, in oro rosa 18 K. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 2,200 - 2,400

USD 1,700 - 1,900

Sold: ITL 3,450

LOT 58

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Beaume & Mercier, Genève, made in the 1930's. Elegant 18 ct. gold, "tonneau", Art-Deco, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, satine, the band, bezels an bow chased with laurel decoration. D. Mat silver, with Arabic numerals, and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 16?, nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition; Diam. 52 x 42 mm. Elegante orologio "tonneau", Art-Deco, da taschino, in oro 18 K. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 1,300 - 1,500

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: ITL 1,610

LOT 59

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Vacheron & C o n s t a n t i n , Genève, No. 412575, case No. 262357, circa 1934. Very fine 18 ct. gold, keyless watch with split seconds chronograph and 30 minute, instantaneous recorder.

C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished with inset hinges. Gold cuvette. D. Mat silver with applied Arabic numerals, indexes, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Gold "bâtons" hands. M. 17-, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work, the split seconds chronograph push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm. Interessante e raro orologio da tasca, con cronografo, rattrappante e contatore istantaneo a 30 minuti, in oro 18 K. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 5,000 - 6,000

USD 3,800 - 4,600

Sold: ITL 6,210

LOT 60

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Vacheron & C o n s t a n t i n , Genève, No.421778, case No. 263467, circa 1937. Elegant, 18 ct. pink gold, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, "bassine pincée", polished. D. Two tone with gold applied Roman numerals, indexes and subsidiary seconds. Gold "bâtons" hands. M. 16-, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm. Elegante orologio da taschino, in oro rosa 18 K. In ottime condizioni.

ITL 1,800 - 2,200

USD 1,300 - 1,700

Sold: ITL 2,300

LOT 61

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 158758, case No. 263615, circa 1910. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless dresswatch, in original fitted box.

C. Four body, "Empire", with chased band, bezels with white champleve enamelled decoration in a Greek pattern, the polished back with a white cham pleve enamelled monogram: "JHB". Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M 17-, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

ITL 3,500 - 4,000

USD 2,700 - 3,000

Sold: ITL 6,670

LOT 62

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Vacheron & C o n s t a n t i n , Genève, No. 404109, case No. 229628, circa 1926. Fine 18 c t . white gold, keyless dress-watch.

C. Three body, "Empire", polished. White gold cuvette. D. Mat silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. White gold "fleurs de lys" hands. M. 16-, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

ITL 2,000 - 2,500

USD 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: ITL 2,070

LOT 63

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 147008, case No. 100100, made for Shreve & Co., San Francisco, circa 1908. Fine iridium platinum keyless dess?watch, in original fitted box..

C. Later, three piece, "variée" satine. D. Mat silver with applied white gold Arabic numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. White gold "cathédrales" hands. M. 16-, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.

ITL 3,500 - 4,000

USD 2,700 - 3,000

Sold: ITL 3,450

LOT 64

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex,"Oyster P e r p e t u a l , O f f i c i a l l y Certified Chronometer", Ref. 6050, 1940's. Fine tonneau shaped, center second, selfwinding, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch.

C.polished and satined, waterproof, screwed back and crown. D. white with gold Arabic numerals and indexes. Gold "Feuille" hands. M. 9 3/4- rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balan ce, self-compesating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam.: 31 mm.

ITL 1,300 - 1,600

USD 1,000 - 1,300

Sold: ITL 1,610

LOT 65

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 3372, circa 1940. Fine, 18 ct. gold and steel, tonneau shaped, center seconds, waterproof self winding, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished and satined, waterproof, graduated bezel, screwed back and crown. D. "cham pagne" with radiumed Roman and Arabic numerals. Radiumed "Skeleton" hands. M. 9- 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.: 32 mm.

ITL 2,400 - 2,800

USD 1,800 - 2,100

Sold: ITL 2,990

LOT 66

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex,"Oyster P e r p e t u a l , O f f i c i a l l y Certified Chronometer", Ref. 5050, circa 1940' s. Fine, "tonneau" shaped, center second, selfwinding, 14 ct. gold, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, waterproof, screwed back and crown. D. mat silver with indexes and Arabic numerals. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 3/4" rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam.: 32 mm.

ITL 5,000 - 6,000

USD 3,800 - 4,500

Sold: ITL 6,900

LOT 67

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex,"Oyster Perpetual Chronometer", Ref. 3372, 1930's. Fine, "Tonneau" shaped center seconds, self - winding, stainless steel and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C.polished, satined, waterproof screwed back and crown. D.mat silver with Arabic numerals and indexes. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 3/4-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam.: 32 mm.

ITL 2,500 - 3,000

USD 1,900 - 3,000

Sold: ITL 2,300

LOT 68

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex,"Oyster Perpetual Chronometer", Ref. 2940, 1930's. Interesting, "Tonneau" shaped, stainless steel, center seconds, self-winding, gentleman's wristwatch.

C.polished,waterproof, screwed back and crown. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals. Stainless steel " Feuille" hands. M. 9 3/4-, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance -spring. In good condition. Diam.: 32 mm.

ITL 1,300 - 1,600

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: ITL 1,610

LOT 69

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex, Oyster Chronograph, Anti-magnetic, Ref. 6034, circa 1960 Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, 12 hours recorder, tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished, screwed back and crown. D. mat silver with gold indexes + auxiliary seconds , 12 hours and 30 minutes registers dials.Radiumed "Feuille" hands. M. 13? rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, with self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam.: 36 mm.

ITL 6,000 - 8,000

USD 4,500 - 6,000

LOT 70

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex,"Perpetual Precision", Ref. 8171, circa 1950 Fine, astronomic, self-winding stainless steel gentelman's wristwatch , with triple date and moon-phases.

C.polished and satined. D. mat silver with indexes + auxiliary seconds dial,outer graduation for the days of the months apertures for the days of the week, the months, and the lunations. White gold radiumed "Feuille" hands. M. 11" rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movemet signed. In good condition. Diam.: 38 mm.

ITL 8,000 - 9,000

USD 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 71

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Rolex,"Oyster Chronograph, Anti-magnetic", Ref. 4500, " Rolesor" 1950's. Fine, stainless steel and gold , gentleman' s wristwatch with round button chronograph, 30 minute recorder, tachometer and telemeter.

C. polished and satined, gold bezel, waterproof, screwed back and crown. D. white with gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and register dials. Gold "Bâton" hands. M. 13? rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, antishock system. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam.: 36 mm.

ITL 6,000 - 8,000

USD 4,500 - 6,000

LOT 72

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Tiffany & Co. New York, No. 7 9 1 1 7 2 , case No. 2629419, Ref. 3430, circa 1963. Fine square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold 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, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and move ment signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

ITL 7,000 - 9,000

USD 5,500 - 7,000

LOT 73

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 4 3 5 3 6 7 , case No. 6 3 4 5 , made for Meister in Zurich circa 1941. Very elegant 18 c t . white gold keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece "knife edge" satine and polished. D. Mat silver with Roman numerals. Blued steel " feuilles" hands. M. 9 rhodium plated, caliber No. 1003, bearing the Geneva quality mark, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance with screws, self compensated balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition with a white gold chain. Diam. 42 mm.

ITL 3,500 - 4,000

USD 2,700 - 3,000

LOT 74

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Vacheron & Constantin "Automatic", Genève, No. 621482, case No. 463649, Ref. 7391 Q, circa 1968. Fine, flat, "carré galbé", self-winding, 18ct white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and with 18 ct white gold integrated "martelé" twisted bracelet.

C. massive, polished. "martelé" bezel. D.satined blue with applied indexes, aperture for the date. " Bâton" hands. M.12 ? rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 31 x 31 mm.

ITL 3,600 - 4,200

USD 2,700 - 3,500

Sold: ITL 3,680

LOT 75

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Longines, 1920 `s. Very fine and rare square, platinum and diamonds Iady's wristwatch with silk bracelet.

C.massive, polished, diamondset bezel, Iugs formed of 8 circularcut diamonds and two bars. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M.8 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance Breguet balance-spring. Case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 20 x 30 mm.

ITL 3,500 - 4,000

USD 2,700 - 3,000

Sold: ITL 4,140

LOT 76

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 993774, case No. 2647104, Ref. 3282/25, circa 1968. Fine 18ct white gold and diamonds Iady's wristwatch with 18 ct white gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished. bezel set with diamonds. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands.M. 13,5-320 rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 20 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 very good condition. Diam. 15 mm

ITL 4,000 - 5,000

USD 3,000 - 3,200

LOT 77

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 61454, Ref. 4624, 1960 `s. Fine center second, self winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18 ct gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

ITL 3,000 - 4,000

USD 2,200 - 3,000

Sold: ITL 3,910

LOT 78

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Vacheron & C o n s t a n t i n , Genève, No. 419963, case No. 285257, circa 1936. Very fine and rare, square, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct pink gold Vacheron Constantin linked bracelet.

C. massive, polished, "virgule" shaped overhanging Iugs. D. two tone gold with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M.9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 36 x 36 mm.

ITL 8,000 - 10,000

USD 6,200 - 7,700

Sold: ITL 7,130

LOT 79

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Vacheron & C o n s t a n t i n , Genève, No. 451178, case No. 291031, circa 1943. Fine center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof, anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M.9 "' gilt, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-com pensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

ITL 2,400 - 2,800

USD 1,800 - 2,000

Sold: ITL 3,450

LOT 80

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 446467, case No. 395858, circa 1942. Fine 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. champagne with applied gold indexes. + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Bâton" gold hands. M.13 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

ITL 18,000 - 22,000

USD 14,000 - 17,000

LOT 81

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 519297, case No. 341177, Ref. 4986, circa 1953. Fine flat, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. two-tone silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M.9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to tem peratures, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

ITL 2,800 - 3,200

USD 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: ITL 3,220

LOT 82

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Movado, Ref. 9005, 1930 's. Very fine and rare, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. black with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tacho meter and telemeter graduations, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13 "' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

ITL 7,000 - 9,000

USD 5,500 - 7,000

LOT 83

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Universal, Genève "Uni-compax", Ref. 12109, 1940 's. Very fine and rare square, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Bâton" gold hands. M.10 "' gilt, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

ITL 9,000 - 11,000

USD 7,000 - 8,000

Sold: ITL 18,400

LOT 84

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Audemars Piguet & Co., Brassus & Genève, No. 31586, made in the 1930's. Very fine 18 ct. white gold, moon phase astronomical keyless minute repeating dress-watch with perpetual calendar.

C. Three piece, "variée" satine. D. Mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months of the leap-year cycle, the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. White gold "cathédrales" hands. M. 17-, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

ITL 40,000 - 50,000

USD 30,000 - 38,000

Sold: ITL 41,400

LOT 85

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Ed. Robert Theurer, No. 7137, Chaux-de- Fonds, Swiss, circa 1840. Fine and rare, 18 ct, extremely thin, half skeletonized "Bagnolet" watch.

C. Double body, with reeded band and engine-turned back. D. White enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17", inverted gilt brass, bar caliber, fully engraved with scroll and flowers, visible train of wheels and the free standing barrel with female winding hole, sunk on the reverse of the single plate and secured by bridges. Cylinder escapement, plain polished steel three arm balance, ruby endstone and flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.

ITL 4,000 - 5,000

USD 3,000 - 3,800

Sold: ITL 4,600

LOT 86

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

SM (Sylvain Mairet), No. 114, Locle, Swiss, circa 1840. Rare and elegant 18 ct. gold watch with a regulator dial and a Reaumur thermometer.

C. Three body, forme quatre baguettes, engine-turned, "à grains d'orge", with the typical articulated pendant-bow, designed by Sylvain Mairet. Gold cuvette. D. silver engine-turned with a small Roman chapter on the Ieft, symmetrical Arabic minute ring on the right and Reaumur thermometer sector below. Blued steel counterpoised Breguet hands. M. Very slim, 18.5", gilt brass, Sylvain Mairet caliber, 12 jewels, with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain gilt brass three arm balance, flat balance spring with Breguet bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Sylvain Mairet initiais beneath the dial on the plate. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

ITL 8,000 - 10,000

USD 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: ITL 7,475

LOT 87

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

André Brunet à Genève, circa 1840. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel extra slim watch with visible balance.

C. Four body, with reeded band, bezels, pendant and bow chased with a floral decoration, the engineturned back with a black and white champleve enamelled scrolled decoration. Gold engine-turned cuvette.D. Mat silver eccentric with Roman numerals, decorated wit a finely engraved sea-side landscape, the balance visible through a circular aperture. Paste set gilt brass "arrow" hands. M. 17.5", gilt brass, inverted bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass f ive arm balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

ITL 5,000 - 6,000

USD 3,800 - 4,600

Sold: ITL 7,475

LOT 88

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Breguet No. 3 6 7 7 , sold to Madame Visconti on the 10 December 1822, for 2400 Francs. Fine 18 ct. gold and silver, quarter repeating watch, in original fitted box, with short gold chain and ratchet key.

C. Three body, "forme quatre baguettes" by Tavernier with silver band, engine-turned "à grains d'orge". Gold cuvette. D. Contemporary silver engine- turned No. B. 224, with Roman numerals on a polished chapter. Gold Breguet hands. M. 15', gilt brass with free standing barrel, 12 jewels, over hanging ruby cylinder escapement, plain gold three arm balance, "parachute" suspension, flat balance spring. Repeating on two gongs with pull-twist piston on the pendant. Signed on the dial and cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

ITL 25,000 - 30,000

USD 19,000 - 23,000

LOT 89

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

P. Orr & Sons, Madras, No. 1649, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1890. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel half hunting cased, moon phase, astronomical, keyless minute repeating watch with perpetual calendar and chronograph.

C. Four body, massive "bassine et filets", decorated with a blue champleve enamelled oriental decoration framed with a Greek pattern, the cover with Roman numerals on the border of the dial aperture. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, subsidiary dials for week days, months of the leap-year cycle, date and subsidiary seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18'° frosted and gilt, three quarter plate, 29 jewels, part in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band, chronograph with button in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

ITL 20,000 - 24,000

USD 15,000 - 18,500

Sold: ITL 26,450

LOT 90

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1890. Unusual 18 ct. gold, two time zone, keyless watch.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets", with reeded hand and engine-turned back. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, inner second time-zone dial with Breguet numerals and outer red Arabic minute ring. Gold " Louis XV" hands and blued steel "spade" hands. M. Glazed 19-, gilt brass, 15 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

ITL 7,000 - 8,000

USD 5,500 - 6,000

LOT 91

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1890. Unusual 18 ct. gold double dial world time moon phase astronomical full calendar keyless watch.

C. Massive "bassine et filets", polished, glazed both sides. D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals for local time, subsidiary dials for week, day, months, date and seconds, aperture for moonphase and age (slightly scratched); white enamel on the reverse with seven subsidiary dials, giving the time for Paris, New York, St. Petersburg, Calcutta, Melbourne, Vienna and Berlin. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 19- rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bImetallic balance, Breguet balance spring In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

ITL 10,000 - 12,000

USD 7,500 - 9,500

Sold: ITL 10,350

LOT 92

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

M.Goldberg Importer, Anonymous, Swiss, made for the Indian market, circa 1900. Unusual 18 ct. gold, "cabriolet", keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets", fully engraved with flowers and foliage, the body of the watch is pivoting in the case, in such a way it can be used as an open face or as a hunter, the engraved cuvette closing the bezel. D. Of green translucent enamel over engine-turning with gilt Roman numerals on opalescent cartouches and subsidiary seconds. Gold paste-set "arrow" hands. M. 20 gilt brass, 22 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band, chronograph with visi ble work, push piece in the band. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

ITL 11,000 - 13,000

USD 8,500 - 10,000

Sold: ITL 19,550

LOT 93

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Roger Rock & Co., 56 Friday S t r e e t , London, made for the Indian market, bearing the London Hallmarks for 1884. Very fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless minute repeating "grande and petite sonnerie" clockwatch, bearing the monogram, the crest and with the enamel portrait of His Highness Asaf Jah, Muzaffer-UIMumalik, Nizam-UI-Mulik, Nizam-ud-Dowla, Narvab Mir Mahabub Ali Khan Bahadur, Fateh Jung, G.C. S.I., Nizam of Hyderabad.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished, the cover with the champleve enamelled Crest of the Nizam, the back engraved with his monogram. Gold cuvette enamelled with the magnificent painted por trait of the Nizam, signed with the monogram: " TM" and engraved on the border with palm leaf decoration. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18-, frosted and gilt, three quarter plate, double train with differential winding, 39 jewels, part in screwed settings, English lateral lever escape-ment, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating mechanism released by a slide in the band." Strike/Silent"and "Quarters/Hours & Quarters" optional levers, on the border of the bezel. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

ITL 15,000 - 18,000

USD 11,500 - 14,000

Sold: ITL 35,650

LOT 94

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Wilka, Swiss, No. 1 7 1 8 4 , made in the 1930' s. Fine 18 c t . gold and enamel, hunting cased, Art-Deco keyless dress watch.

C. Three body, "demi-bassine gouge", the cover enamelled with a bird and flowers, finely painted over a blue ground, outer black champleve enamel led decoration in a foliage pattern, the back decorated with a dragon-fly in flowers. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel 'spade" hands. M. 16-, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

ITL 2,200 - 2,400

USD 1,700 - 1,900

Sold: ITL 3,450

LOT 95

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Hamilton & Co., Calcutta, Swiss, made in the 192O's. Fine 9 ct. gold mounted mother-of-pearl keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, "knife-edge", bezel and back of plain white mother-of-pearl. D. Mat silver with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M 12"', nickel plated, "à vagues" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial. In good condition. Diam. 47 mm.

ITL 1,300 - 1,500

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: ITL 1,610

LOT 96

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1870. Fine 18 ct, gold and enamel keyless pendant watch designed as a scarab.

C. Realistically modelled and engraved, hinged blue wing covers (slightly restored), ruby eyes. D. White enamel, disclosed by the wings, with Roman numerats. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Glazed, oval, 8-, gilt brass, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. In good condition. Dim. 54 x 25 mm.

ITL 11,000 - 13,000

USD 8,500 - 10,000

LOT 97

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900. Fine and unusual 18 ct. gold oval keyless pendant watch.

C. Oval, "bassine et filets", polished with crystal glass and back. D. Blue enamel with silvered Roman numerals and outer gilt scrolled decoration. Gold "spade" hands". M. Oval, gilt brass, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three arm balance, flat balance spring. In very good condition. Dim. 48 x 30 mm.

ITL 1,200 - 1,400

USD 900 - 1,100

LOT 98

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

E. Gübelin, Lucerne, No. 18559, circa 1915. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, oval keyless pendant watch.

C. Three piece, chased with foliage and flowers, bezels and back wit black champleve enamelled decoration. D. Mat gold with Roman numerals and a laurel garland. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 8.5"' rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, bearing the Geneva quality mark, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, extra adjusted cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and case. In very good condition. Dim. 36 x 24 mm.

ITL 1,100 - 1,400

USD 850 - 1,050

Sold: ITL 1,150

LOT 99

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 394422, case by Verger No. 1440, circa 1922. Very fine 18 ct. gold, lacquer and enamel, keyless dress watch.

C. Three piece, cushion shaped, the band and bow, with black champleve enamelled leaf decoration, red lacquer bezel, the back in red lacquer (slightly restored), centered with a fine champleve enamelled bird in Oriental style, against a black ground. D. Shaped black enamel with Oriental style red and gilt Arabic numerals. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 15-, nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. In good condition. Dim. 51 x 43 mm.

ITL 10,000 - 12,000

USD 7,500 - 9,200

Sold: ITL 24,725

LOT 100

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

Vacheron & C o n s t a n t i n , Genève, No. 413832, case by Verger, No.12543, made for Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, circa 1934. Very fine, 18 ct. gold and enamel, Art-Deco, aventurine set "portefeuilles" keyless purse watch.

C. Three body, rectangular, folding, polished with black champleve enamelled Art-Deco geometrical decoration; set with three aventurine cabochons. D. Square, mat silver, with applied cubical Arabic gold numerals. Gold "cathedrales" hands. M. 9-, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, five adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Patented case bearing the Verger's master mark. In very good condition. Dim. 37 x 30 mm. The case is designed in order to be set open on a flat surface, such as a table clock.

ITL 26,000 - 28,000

USD 20,000 - 22,000