275 lots

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