260 lots

LOT 1

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Louis Baronneau, Paris, circa 1680. Rare early 8 day travelling clock, quarter pull repeating on three bells, in original enbossed leather fitted travelling case.

Shaped tortoise shell veneered cabinet with brass filets. Brass chapter ring engraved with Roman numerals and concentric Arabic 60 minutes ring applied on a pink silk covered dial-plate, subsidiary small regulator dial above for the silk suspension. Shaped movement with amphora pillars, going barrel, verge escapement, the balance wheel secured by a bridge, controlled by a pendulum. In very good condition. 22x13,5x9 cm.

USD 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 2

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

J.T.C. (Geneva) circa 1900. Silver and painted enamel cased "grande sonnerie" minute repeating alarum carriage clock, in original green leather covered fitted case.

Rectangular silver case, front, sides and top pannels with Swiss landscapes painted on enamel (restored), onyx base and moon stone set repeating push piece. Oval gilt metal dial with arabic numerals, blue enamelled "pear" hands. Small silvered alarum setting dial on the back plate. Rectangular 8 day going movement with turned pillars, 13 jewels, going barrels, plateform straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Striking and repeating on three gongs with three hammers. Minute repeating work released by the bolt on the top. In good condition. Dim. 13 x 9 x 6 cm.

USD 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 3

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Anonymous, France (?), circa 1860. Rare mysterious time piece.

The movement is concealed on the gilt bronze, base with a flexible motion transmission within the swan neck stem. Glass dial with Roman numerals. Steel hands (minute hand lacking). Silvered 20"' bar movement with going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain three armed brass balance. In good condition. Height 22,5 cm.

USD 2,000 - 2,200

LOT 4

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Hase, Genève, circa 1900. Movement by Octava Watch Co. Gilt silver and enamel strut clock.

The front of light blue translucent enamel over engine turning with small painted pink roses. The back of engine turned gilt metal. Oval dial with Roman numerals. Paste set gilt metal hands. Nickel 18"' movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement adjusted in 3 positions, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. In good condition. 14x9 mm.

USD 1,000 - 2,000

LOT 5

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, 1970's. Steel gentleman's wrsitwatch with chronograph, registers and tachometer with Président bracelet, box and certificate.

C. massive, polished and satined, tachometer graduations on the bezel, screwed buttons. D. bicoloured beige and black with indexes + auxiliary dials for the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers and the seconds. "Bâton" hands. M. 13', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, "glucidur" balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 2,000 - 2,250

LOT 6

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, 1970's. Steel gentleman's wristwatch with chronograph, registers and tachometer with Jubilee bracelet. Box and certificate.

C. massive, polished and satined, tachometer graduations on the bezel, screwed buttons. D. bicoloured silver and black, tachometer graduations on the bezel, auxiliary dials for the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers and the seconds. " Bâton" hands. M. 13', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, " glucidur" balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 2,000 - 2,250

LOT 7

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph Daytona, 1970's. Steel gentleman's wristwatch with chronograph, registers and tachometer with Jubilee bracelet.

C. massive, polished and satined, tachometer graduations on the bezel, screwed buttons. D. bicoloured beige and black with indexes + auxiliary dials for the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers and the seconds. "Bâton" hands. M. 13', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, "glucidur" balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 2,000 - 2,250

LOT 8

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 974233, case No. 512719, Ref. 2427, circa 1952. Fine rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, trapezoïdal lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 26x30 mm.

USD 9,000 - 10,000

LOT 9

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 971694, case No. 656271, Ref. 1560, circa 1948. Rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, convex crystal. D. mat silver with Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" hands. M. 9"'-90, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 23x32 mm.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 10

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 972369, case No. 511447, Ref. 2445, circa 1950. 18-carat gold, rectangular gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, parallel lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 26x30 mm.

LOT 11

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 837953, case No. 641446, circa 1945. Rectangular curved 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared massive, polished. D. white with applied indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 25x40 mm.

USD 9,000 - 10,000

LOT 12

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 936652, case No. 634170, circa 1945. Rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 22x35 mm.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 13

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 838919, case No. 643901, circa 1949. Rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9'-90, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 20x35 mm.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 14

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Oyster Chronograph, Ref. 6234, 1950's. Stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round buttons and Jubilee bracelet.

C. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds and 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, concentric, tachometer graduation. "Bâton" gold hands. D. mat silver with applied steel indexes. "Feuille" steel 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 good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 15

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Oyster Chronograph Antimagnetic, Ref. 6036, made in circa 100 examples in 1951. Very rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round buttons chronograph, registers and triple date.

C. waterproof, polished, satined, plain bevelled bezel. D. mat silver with indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, and the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, apertures for the day of the week and the month, concentric graduation for the day of the month. Skeleton radiumed hands. M. 13"'-72 C, 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.

USD 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 16

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, Ref. 6262, 1980's. Stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with chronograph, registers and tachometer with Jubilee bracelet.

C. massive, polished and satined, tachometer graduations on the bezel, screwed buttons. D. bicoloured silver and black with indexes + auxiliary dials for the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers and the seconds. "Bâton" hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, "glucidur" balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 2,000 - 2,250

LOT 17

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Omega, 1930's. Rare 14-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished, graduated bezel. D. black with auxiliary seconds and 60 minutes register dials and tachometer and telemeter indications. "Bâton" silvered hands. M. 14½"', giltbrass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam 38 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 18

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Eberhard & Co (La Chaux-de-Fonds) extra-fort, 1940's. Large and rare 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with split seconds chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with gold indexes + auxiliary seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers dials, concentric, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, incabloc system. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 40 mm.

USD 10,000 - 15,000

LOT 19

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Record, Genève, 1970's. Large and rare 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with split seconds chronograph and registers.

C. massive, polished and fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers. " Baton" gold hands. M. 12', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

LOT 20

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, recent. 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, guilloché bezel, water resistant. D. white enamel with Roman numerals ? auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 9?, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 34 mm.

USD 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 21

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, recent. 18-carat gold oval gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, guilloché bezel, water resistant. D. white enamel with Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. M. 9"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. 28 x 32 mm.

USD 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 22

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1440622, case No. 2819812, Ref. 3802, recent. Centre seconds self-winding 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, polished, satined, guilloché bezel. D. guilloché with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 310 SC, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 33 mm.

USD 2,300 - 2,600

LOT 23

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Audemars Piguet Genève, No. 61718, 1970's. Fine 18-carat gold skeleton gentleman's wristwatch with chronograph and register, with its 18-carat gold twisted bracelet.

C. massive, polished, twisted band. D. skeletonized with indexes + auxiliary ring dials for the seconds and the 30 minutes register. " Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 13"' engraved gilt brass, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 37 mm.

USD 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 24

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Audemars Piguet Genève, No. 031, 1970's. Astronomic, self-winding 18-carat gold skeleton gentleman's wristwatch, with perpetual calendar, lunar calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, fluted bezel, glass back. D. bearing enamel rings with the days of the month, of the week, the months, the lunar calendar, and the moon phases. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12', skeletonized, engraved brass, 36 jewels, lever-escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Engraved gold rotor. In mint condition. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 25

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, Ref. 3603/1, 1970's. Large centre second rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and its 18-carat gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. "bordeaux" with applied gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. Beta 21 with quartz standardization, 13 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. 33 x 38 mm.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 26

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 968788, case No. 304270, circa 1950. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

USD 2,800 - 3,200

LOT 27

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 723284, case No. 680043, Ref. 2532, circa 1954. 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, antimagnetic protective cap. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-400, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 28

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 965296, case No. 302194, circa 1949. 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

USD 2,800 - 3,200

LOT 29

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 829230, case No. 295914, circa 1940. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 12"'- 120, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

USD 2,800 - 3,200

LOT 30

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 722583, case No. 306291, circa 1957. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'- 400, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 31

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 701994, case No. 674214, Ref. 2482, circa 1949. Centre seconds 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, lapidated lugs. D. two-tone mat silver with applied gold indexes. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 27 SC, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 32

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 1710, 1970's. Astronomic self-winding 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, lunar calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. white with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, and the months, graduation for the lunar calendar, aperture for the moon phases. M. 12"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 38 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 37 mm.

USD 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 33

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Omega, recent. Astronomic self-winding 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, fluted bezel and lugs. D. white enamel with applied gold indexes + graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Baton" gold hands. M. 10-1/2', gilt, 24 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 34

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Concord No. 924092, recent. Astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date, lunar calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, waterresistant. D. white with applied gold indexes + graduation for the days of the month, the lunar calendar, apertures for the days of the week, the month and the moon phases. "Feuille" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. In mint condition. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 35

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Chopard Genève, Ref. 1095, recent. Astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with retrograde perpetual calendar, lunar calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, fluted. D. white with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the week and the months, half circle graduation for the days of the month and the lunar calendar, aperture for the moon phases. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 11"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 36

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 732998, case No. 569833, recent. Astronomic self-winding 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, lunar calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. white with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, and the months, graduation for the lunar calendar, aperture for the moon phases. M. 12"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 37

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, Ref. 3940, recent. Astronomic, self-winding, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined, fluted. D. white with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, the leap year and the 24 hours, aperture for the moon phases. M. 12', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, 22-carat gold rotor. In mint condition. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 38

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 925707, case No. 635367, 1940's. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, drop-shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 39

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Vacheron & Constantin Genève, No. 477970, case No. 332200, 1940's. Unusual centre seconds, 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bezel and lugs decorated with stylized ribbons. D. white with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 40

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 742015, case No. 683132, Ref. 2506/1, circa 1955. 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, large parallel lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10"'-200, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

USD 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 41

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 963 631, circa 1948, made for the French Market. 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs, bearing the French Hall-mark (?). D. mat silver sith applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 42

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 722 269, case No. 675 803, Ref. 1491, circa 1952. Fine 18-carat pink and white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour massive, polished, white gold plated curly lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary M. 12"'-400, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system. Self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 43

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 961 664, case No. 648 107, Ref. 1513, circa 1947. 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. pink with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 44

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065, 1940's. Tonneau shaped, self-winding, steel and gold gentleman's wristwatche.

C. bicolour, waterproof, polished, gold hooded lugs. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9-3/4"', rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 45

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Rigid Hooded, Ref. 2940, 1940's. Tonneau shaped self-winding centre seconds steel and gold gentleman's wristwatch with steel and gold Jubilee bracelet.

C. bicolour, waterproof, polished, gold hooded lugs. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals. Skeleton radiumed hands. M. 9-3/4"', rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 46

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3595, 1940's. Tonneau shaped, self-winding, steel and gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, waterproof, polished, gold hooded fluted lugs. D. Champagne with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" hands. M. 93/4"', rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 47

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 3131, 1940's. Tonneau shaped, self-winding, centre seconds, 14-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals. " Feuille" hands. M. 93/4", rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 48

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 3130, 1940's. Tonneau-shaped, self-winding, 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, satined. D. Champagne with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. Skeleton radiumed hands. M. 9-3/4", rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 49

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 3372, 1940's. Tonneau shaped, self-winding, centre seconds, 14-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, satined. D. Champagne with radiumed Arabic numerals. Skeleton radiumed hands. M. 93/4", rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 50

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Michel Dehecq à Paris, circa 1680. Silver pair cased clockwatch set with an early balance-spring.

Plain double body pierced silver outer case, bassine inner case pierced and engraved with scrolls, masks and various animals. Silver champlevé dial with Roman numerals, the centre engraved with scrolls. Single later blued steel hand. Full plate movement with amphore pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement steel three armed balance, the gilt metal cock is pierced and engraved with strawburry flowers in such a way the early balance-spring is clearly visible. Striking train with pierced and engraved fixed bezel, the locking plate on the back plate. In good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

USD 4,500 - 5,500

LOT 51

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Hen. Harper, London, circa 1680. A good silver pair cased calendar watch. Plain double body polished outer case and bassine inner case.

Fine silver champlevé dial with Roman numerals, outer revolving gilt brass ring with steel pointer and concentric calendar chapter ring. Blued steel single hand. Full plate movement with pierced and engraved elaborated pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three armed steel balance, fine early English cock. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

USD 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 52

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Lepine, circa 1795. Very rare silver cased 8 days going watch with a special escapement.

Double body case with invisible hinges and fixed bezel such as on most of Lepine watches. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals (slightly chipped at the top). Gold Breguet hands. Gilt brass movement, typical of Lepine's eight day caliber with a large fine standing wolf toothed barrel, 5 wheels train of wheels, virgule escapement, plain three armed brass balance (in need of restoration). Diam. 58 mm.

USD 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 53

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Lepine inv. & Fecit Paris, No. 6204, circa 1810. Extremely rare silver cased experimental watch.

Triple body silver case with gold fixed bezel and reeded band (the back laterly glazed and the cuvette removed). White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, marked "Lepine inv. & Fecit" (small hair cracks). Blued steel Breguet hands. Full plate gilt brass movement with going barrel, Robin type detent lever escapement, plaint three armed brass balance, bimetallic Breguet compensation curb. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 54

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Quare & Horsemans, London No. 1027, circa 1720. Rare 18-carat gold pair cased quarter repeating watch.

The double body outer case, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage, shells and family portraits, is centered with a monogram. Double body inner bassine case, pierced and engraved with inhabited foliage, the back centered with a roset. Fine gold champlevé dial with Roman numerals and concentric Arabic minute ring. Blued steel "poker" and "beetle" hands. Gilt brass dust cap. Full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three armed steel balance, English cock with diamond endstone. Striking on a bell when depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

USD 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 55

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

William Webster, London, No. 1451, circa 1700. 18-carat gold pair cased quarter repeating clock watch.

Double body outer case, pierced and engraved with scrolls, repoussé with a mythological scene and four family portraits (restored). Inner bassine case, pierced and engraved with an angel's head and inhabited foliage. Gilt brass dust cap. Gold champlevé dial with Roman numerals and concentric Arabic minute ring, inner aperture for strike and silent indication. Blued steel "poker" and "beetle" hands. Full plate movement with baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three armed steel balance, English cock with diamond endstone. Striking train with fixed barrel, striking and repeating on a bell when depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

USD 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 56

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Jacobus Markwick, London fecit, circa 1690, for the French Market. Gilt silver pair cased quarter repeating watch.

Double body pierced outer case engraved with a crowned monogramm. The double body "bassine" inner case, pierced with scrolls, birds and flowers, is also engraved with scrolls and inhabited foliage in a pattern similar to that of the French Louis XIV oignons. Gilt silver champlevé dial with Roman numerals and concentric Arabic minute ring. "Poker" and "beetle" blued steel hands. Full plate verge movement with amphore pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three armed steel balance and English cock. Repeating train with pierced and engraved fixed barrel, striking on a bell when depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

USD 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 57

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Bonneval à Paris, circa 1700. Gilt brass Louis XIV oignon.

The double body case chased with a mythological scene and further formal decoration (rubbed). Gilt brass dial with Roman numerals and concentric Arabic minute ring on enamelled cartouches. Later blued steel hands. Full plate movement with Egyptian pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three armed steel balance, fine continental gilt metal cock, pierced and engraved with scrolls, masks, flowers and foxes. In good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

USD 2,200 - 2,500

LOT 58

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Julien Le Roy, No. 4243, circa 1768. Important three coloured gold quarter dumb repeating watch, produced after the death of Julien by his son, the eminent Pierre Le Roy.

Double body case the back with three coloured gold chased gardening trophies and further decoration. Fine white enamel dial, bearing the signature with Roman numerals and concentric Arabic minute ring ( very small hair cracks). Gold pierced Louis XV hands. Dial rim engraved with the inscription: "Inventé par Jul. Le Roy en 1740 et le rouage 1755". Full plate movement, signed and numbered on the back plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, three armed plain steel balance, gilt metal clock pierced and engraved with the monogram "J. L. R ", steel endpiece. Strinking train with a small anchor escapement used as a regulator. In good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

USD 3,500 - 400

LOT 59

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Duval & Mathieu à Rouen, circa 1778. A rare 18-carat gold cased small self-winding watch with special escapement.

Double body polished case, bearing the Hall Marks for the ' Fermiers Généraux" J. B. Fouache and D. Compant, with the crownd " P " for 1778. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and concentric Arabic minute ring. Gold "poker" and "beetle" hands. Good full plate inverted movement with going barrel, virgule escapement, three armed plain brass balance beneath the dial. Gold winding weight engraved with the signature, pivoted on the edge of the back plate. Very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.

USD 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 60

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 446249, case No. 292404, 1940's. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, fluted drop-shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the tachometer and telemeter. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,500

LOT 61

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 431338, case No. 271256, 1940's. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, fluted drop-shaped lugs. D. Champagne with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the pulsometer. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,500

LOT 62

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867772, case No. 658594, Ref. 130, circa 1950. Very fine 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. pink with indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds and the 30 minutes register, concentric, tachometer graduation. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13', rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

USD 20,000 - 22,000

LOT 63

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Chronographe Antimagnetique, Ref. 4062, 1940's. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished. D. black with gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, concentric, graduation for the tachometer and telemeter. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13' , rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,500

LOT 64

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Longines, Wittnauer, Lindbergh, 1930's. Center seconds, 10-carat gold filled, hour angle, gentleman's wristwatch invented by the Colonel Chas. A. Lindbergh Pat. No. 1923305.

C. polished, bearing revolving bezel with the enamelled 15 degrees graduations, graduated band. D. mat silver with 12 hours indication, concentric, the 180 degrees, at the center, revolving dial, bearing the 60 minutes and the degrees, activated by the second crown. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 10'"', rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 65

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Da Vinci No. 2389134. Recent with box and certificate. Astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with chronograph, registers, perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, articulated lugs. D. white enamel dial, with radiumed indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, the days of the month, of the week, the months, the age of the moon, aperture for the leap year and the moon phases. "Bâton" radiumed gold hands. M. 13"' rhodiumed, 36 jewels, lever escapement, " glucidur" balance, self-compensating balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 38 mm.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 66

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Longines, Hour Angle Watch, No. 989 recent. Self-winding, centre seconds, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, invented by the Colonel Chas. A. Lindbergh, Pat. No. 1923305.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, revolving bezel with the enamelled 15 degrees graduations, graduated band, water resistant. D. white enamel with 12 hours indication, concentric the 180 degrees, at the center, revolving silver dial, bearing the 60 minutes and the degrees. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 11'"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating balance-spring, gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 37 mm.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 67

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex, Ref. 912, 1930's. Square curved 9-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, with stepped sides. D. white with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 91/2', rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance "Prima" adjusted to 6 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 28 x 28 mm.

USD 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 68

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Prince Chronometer, Ref. 1343, 1930's. Rectangular silver gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. two-tone mat silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 7"', Observatory Quality, nickeled, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance "Extra-Prima" adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 20 x 35 mm.

USD 2,300 - 2,600

LOT 69

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Prince "Brancard", Ref. 1490, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved steel and gold plated gentleman's wristwatch with steel and gold bracelet.

C. bicolour, flared, polished, satined. D. bicolour mat silver and pink gold with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7", nickeled, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance "Ultra-Prima" adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 23 x 37 mm.

USD 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 70

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Prince Brancard, Ref. 1490, 1930's. Rectangular curved 9-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7", nickeled, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance Extra Prima, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 23x37 mm.

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 71

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Prince "Railway", Ref. 1527, 1930's. Rare rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stepped sides, antimagnetic protecting cup. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. nickeled, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 28x37 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 72

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Prince Brancard for Beyer, Ref. 971 U, 1930's. Rectangular curved silver gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, antimagnetic protective cup, D. two-tone mat silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7"', nickeled, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance Extra Prima, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 24x37 mm.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 73

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Prince Chronometer, Ref. 3361, 1940's. Rare rectangular asymetric, centre seconds, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, shaped, polished and satined. D. white with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 7"', rhodiumed, 18 jewels, gold wheels, lateral lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring with micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 19 x 46 mm.

USD 15,000 - 20,000

LOT 74

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Prince Chronometer, Ref. 3361, 1940's. Rare rectangular asymetric, centre seconds, 14-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, shaped, polished and satined. D. pink with applied white gold Roman numerals. " Bâton" white gold hands. M. 7"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, gold wheels, lateral lever escapement, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 19 x 46 mm.

USD 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 75

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Prince Chronometer, Ref. 3361, 1940'x. Rare rectangular asymetric, centre seconds 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive shaped, polished and satined. D. black with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 7"', rhodiumed, 18 jewels, gold wheels, lateral lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring with micrometer regulator. Case, dial and movement signed. In very good condition. 19x46 mm.

USD 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 76

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 958159, case No. 666705, Ref. 2490, circa 1952. Fine square 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished with geometrical lugs. D. guilloché mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 19"'- 200, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes-" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 25 x 25 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 77

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 199119, case No. 288194, circa 1924. Fine and early, cushion shaped 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. Champagne with radial Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 11112"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, mustached lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, flat balancespring. In good condition. 30 x 30 mm.

USD 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 78

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 901 651, case No. 638 556, circa 1946. Square 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 10"'-105, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 23 x23 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 79

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 722460, case No. 679274, ref. 2509, circa 1951. 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, antimagnetic metal protecting cup. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-400, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever-escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 3,300 - 3,600

LOT 80

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 722126, case No. 675192, Ref. 2532, circa 1952. 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, massive, polished. D. mat silver with radiumed gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" radiumed gold hands. M. 12"'400, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 81

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 967357, case No. 662651, Ref. 1941, circa 1950. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, curly lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 82

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Universal Genève, 1950's. Self-winding 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with date.

C. massive, polished, large graduated bezel. D. Champagne on the bezel, aperture for the date. " Alpha" gold hands. M. 12"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Rotor with buffer. Dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

USD 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 83

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 52810, 1940's. 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. black with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton " gold hands. M. 91/2'"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 84

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 476585, case No. 310838, 1950's. Rare 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted. D. black with indexes, at the centre, a gold revolving fluted plate bearing the hands. M. 83/4"', rhodiumed, " fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

USD 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 85

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Vacheron & Constantin Genève, No. 498369, case No. 327193, 1950's. Square 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

D. massive, polished. D. black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton " gold hands. M. 9"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 34 x 34 mm. Estimate: US$ 3'000-4'000

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 86

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Omega, Ref. 3985, 1950's. Centre seconds, self-winding, square 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. black with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 11gilt, 20 jewels, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 29 x 29 mm.

USD 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 87

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 58718, 1940's. Square, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, drop shaped lugs. D. black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, self-compensating balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 25 x 25 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 88

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Oyster Chronograph, Ref. 6238, 1950's. Stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer and Jubilee bracelet.

C. polished, satined, waterproof. D. mat silver with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds and 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, concentric, tachometer graduation. " Feuille" steel 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 good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 89

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, Ref. 6239, 1960's. Stainless steel wristwatch with chronograph, registers and tachometer, with President bracelet.

C. massive, polished and satined, tachometer graduations on the bezel. D. bicoloured beige and black with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, and the seconds. "Bâton" hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, " glucidur" balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 90

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Rolex Oyster Chronograph, Ref. 6234, 1950's. Stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer and with President bracelet.

C. waterproof, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied steel indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds and 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, concentric, tachometer graduation. " Feuille" steel 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 good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 91

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 959385, case No. 305130, circa 1953. Fine and rare small 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 10"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes-" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 92

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 956125, case No. 680601, Ref. 2484, circa 1951. Fine 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, with fluted lugs. D. pink with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton " gold hands. M. 10"'-200, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 93

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 912149, case No. 634025, circa 1945. Rare and small steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, polished. D. mat silver with applied Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" white gold hands. M. 10`-110, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

USD 2,300 - 2,600

LOT 94

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, Chronometro Gondolo, case and movement No. 167623, 1910's. Very rare and fine early tonneau shaped, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. massive silver with enamelled Arabic numerals. Breguet blued steel hands (later). M. 12"', gilt-brass, 21 jewels, gold wheels, " moustachue" lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring with micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 48x29 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,500

LOT 95

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Sennet Frères (Swiss), made for Russian market 1910's. Rare early minute repeater, 14-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. "Empire", massive, polished, mobile lugs bearing a Russian Hall-Mark. D. white enamel with Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Louis XVI" brass hands. M. 12"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Repeating on gongs set by a slide on the band. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

USD 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 96

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Tiffany & Co, No. 824531, case No. 608471, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver with applied gold Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial (oxidized). "Feuille" gold hands. M. 10"', rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance adjusted to 5 positions. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 25x30 mm.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 97

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 463943, 1940's. Very fine astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with moon phases and triple date.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, drop shaped lugs. (Later case made by Vacheron & Constantin.) D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, concentric graduation for the days of the month, aperture for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. " Bâton " gold hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring adjusted to temperature, micrometer regulator, antishock system. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

USD 10,000 - 15,000

LOT 98

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 463835, case No. 323162, 1940's. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date.

C. massive, polished, fluted band, drop-shaped lugs. D. two tone mat silver applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, concentric indication of the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, antishock system. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 99

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Jaeger Le Coultre, 1940's. Astronomic, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined, drop-shaped lugs. D. two tone mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dials, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the weeks, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12112"', gilt brass, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, antishock system. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 100

Important watches, wristwatches & clocks New York, Dec 07, 1988

Badollet à Paris, No. 207, circa 1789. Rare 18-carat gold stop watch with an unusual type of regulator dial and a special escapement.

Three body polished case by Tavernier, gilt brass dust cap. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals for the hours, small symetrical subsidiary chapters, for seconds on the left, minute on the right. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass movement, the back plate smaller as used by Breguet for his military counters, going barrel, virgule escapement, plain brass three armed balance. Outer stopwatch lever. Good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

USD 4,000 - 5,000