260 lots

LOT 101

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

Le Roy, No. 14742, circa 1820. 18-carat gold half skeletonized quarter repeating watch.

Triple body case, the back "repoussé" with a wind rose, stars and flower garlands. Gold engine turned chapter ring with Roman numerals allowing to see the striking work applied on the gilt metal front plate, finely engraved with scrolls and foliage. Blued steel Breguet hands. Full plate movement the back plate with a finely engraved bridge maintaining the fusee and the barrel, cylindrical pillars, verge escapement, three armed plain brass balance, continental clock with rose diamond endpiece, striking on gongs when depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

USD 2,800 - 3,200

LOT 102

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

Fischer & Sons, London, Swiss, for the English market, circa 1800. 18-carat gold pair case quarter repeating calendar watch.

Plain double body outer and inner cases. Gilt brass dust cap. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals and inner concentric calendar ring. Blued steel arrow hands. Full plate movement signed on the back plate, with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain three armed brass balance, English style fantasy clock with ruby endstone. In good condition. Diam. 63 mm.

USD 2,800 - 3,200

LOT 103

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

Robert et Courvoisier, Swiss, circa 1820. Rare 18-carat gold musical "petite sonnerie" quarter repeating clock-watch.

Four body engine turned case with reeded band. Gilt brass cuvette. White enamel later dial with Roman numerals ( restored). Blued steel Breguet hands. 3/4 plate three train gilt brass movement, the going train with going barrel cylindre escapement, plain three armed balance, continental cock diamond endstone. Drum type musical train with two series of 7 vibrating blades. Striking on gongs and music at will released by a knob on the pendant. Good condition. Diam 63 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 104

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

Frapereau à la Jumellière, circa 1760. Gold and enamel watch.

Very fine double body case, painted overall with a fine scene depicting Bachus, Venus and two cupids in a landscape, engraved gold bezel. Later white enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Later Breguet blued steel hands. Later full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, continental cock with steel endpiece. Case in good condition, the movement in need of restorations. Diam. 46 mm.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 105

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

Probably Simon Gounouilhou, Swiss, circa 1800. Rare double face watch with an automaton scene applied on a painted enamel depicting a kitchen.

Three body gilt silver, slightly later case, glazed on both faces. White enamel dial (slightly chipped) with Breguet numerals. Breguet blued steel hands. On the rear face, a magnificent 3 coloured gold automaton scene applied on a painted enamel back ground: a lady, working on her spinning wheel is sitting by the mantle piece where two chickens diven by a chain linked to a turning squirrel cage run by a dog; the fire is burning in the fire-place and water is pouring from the fountain. Fine very compact gilt brass double train movement with cylindrical pillars, going train with fusee and chain, verge escapement. In good condition. Diam. 60 mm.

USD 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 106

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

Rich(ard) Wilson, London, circa 1760. 18-carat gold pair cased quarter repeating watch, with a leather protecting case.

Double body outer pierced case, repoussé with a mythological scene and further rocaille decoration, bassine inner case, pierced with scrolls and engraved with a mask. Gilt metal dust cap. Withe enamel dial with Roman numerals and concentric minute ring. Blued steel "pecker" and "beetle" hands. Full plate movement with baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, English cock. In good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 107

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

Loehr ? Swiss, circa 1885. A rare 18-carat gold case patented self-winding watch for the South American market, retailed by Alejandro Volpini.

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filet" case, the engine turned back engraved with a monogram. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and up and down scale. Blued steel pear hands. Gilt brass typical 18Loehr movement, 15 jewels, right angle lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance. The winding weight, pivoted on the edge of the back plate operates in both sides. In good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

USD 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 108

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

Loehr ? Swiss, circa 1885. Silver case patented self winding-watch.

Four body silver "demi-bassine et filet" case with engine turned back (rubbed). White enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and up and down scale. Peau blued steel hands. Gilt brass typical 18Loehr movement, 15 jewels, right angle lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance. The winding weight, pivoted on the edge of the back plate, operates in both sides. In good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

USD 900 - 1,100

LOT 109

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

Schwab & Brand Genève, circa 1920. Gold-filled Massonic watch.

Triangular case decorated overall with "ancien" Massonic symbols. Mother of pearl dial with massonic polychrome symboles in place of numerals. Blued steel Massonic hands. 12rhodiumed plated movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, 3 adjustments, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring. In good condition. 60 x 50 mm.

USD 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 110

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

Edward Howard No. 241, circa 1912. Very rare watch, special production from E. Howard Watch Co, Boston (about 300 pieces only were made).

Contemporary 14-carat four body "demi-bassine" case, manufactured by the same factory, the back engraved with a monogram. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Pear blued steel hands. Frosted gilt brass 18bar movement, jewelled with 23 blued sapphires, straight line equilibrated lever escapment, two armed cut bimetaIIic balance with eccentric weight for mean time regulation, Breguet balance-spring, free sprung. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 111

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

Audemars Piguet, No. 76373, 1960's. Fine diamond set platinum skeletonized dress watch.

Case with diamond set bezel and bow. Chapter ring engraved on the bezel with Roman numerals. Fully skeletonized gilt brass 16movement, 17 jewels, with engraved bridges, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, selfcompensating balance-spring. In good condition. Diam. 49 mm.

USD 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 112

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

Cartier Paris No. 3491, circa 1920. Fine 18-carat gold hunting case dress watch in original red morocco fitted case.

Double body knife edge engine turned case with champlevé white enamel monogram and filet. Gold engine turned dial with Arabic numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Rhodium plated 16"' movement, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapment, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring. In good condition. Diam. 50 mm.

USD 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 113

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

Audemars Piguet Genève, recent. Astronomic self-winding oval 18-carat gold gentleman' s wristwatch, with double date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished. D. white enamel with Roman numerals + auxiliary dials for the day of the month, of the week, aperture for the lunations. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 11112"', rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. 30 x 34 mm.

USD 2,000 - 3,000

LOT 114

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève "Grecque", recent. Rectangular 18-carat gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, satined, lateral fluted Corinthian columns, hooded lugs set with diamonds. D. Champagne decorated with a Greek decoration, indexes in diamonds. "Baton" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. 24 x 30 mm.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 115

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Ref. 15724, recent. Square 18-carat gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bezel set with diamonds. D. Champagne with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 51/2"', rhodiumed, "fausses-c6tes" decoration, 22 jewels, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. 23 x 23 mm.

USD 2,000 - 3,000

LOT 116

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 518840, recent. Flat, square, 18-carat gold and diamonds set gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bezel set with diamonds. D. Champagne with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 8"', rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. 31 x 31 mm.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 117

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

Sarcar, Genève, recent. Unusual 18-carat gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bezel and lugs set with diamonds. D. decentred for the time, above, three revolving M. with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 32 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 118

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

Sarcar Genève, Ref. 1219/6, recent. Astronomic, self-winding 18-carat gold and diamondset gentleman's wristwatch, with perpetual and lunar calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, satined, bezel set with diamonds. D. white with indexes + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, graduation for the lunar calendar, aperture for the moon phases. M. 12"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 35 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

USD 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 119

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 831935, case No. 504872, 1930's. Elegant rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished with stepped sides. D. white with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 9"'-90, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 37x22 mm.

USD 8,500 - 10,000

LOT 120

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 972164, case No. 522484, 1950's. Elegant rectangular, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

D. massive, polished and satined, trapezoïdal lugs. C. white 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 with micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 26x30 mm.

USD 9,000 - 10,000

LOT 121

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 972449, case No. 660098, Ref. 1593, 1950's. Very fine flared rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman' s wristwatch with 14-carat gold bracelet.

C. massive, shaped, polished, satined with faceted crystal. D. white with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9"' -90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring with micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 27x42 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 122

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

Rolex Chronometer, Ref. 9386, 1950's. Very fine 18-carat white gold and diamondset gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bezel set with diamonds. D. mat silver with applied diamond indexes (applied later) + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M 10"', rhodiumed, 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 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 123

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 727538, case No. 309674, circa 1958. Very fine platinum and diamondset gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied diamond indexes + auxiliary second dial. "Dauphine" platinum hands. M. 12"'-400, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

USD 9,000 - 10,000

LOT 124

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 971487, case No. 657277, Ref. 425, circa 1949. Very fine rectangular curved platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied diamond indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" platinum hands. M. 9" '-90, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" 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. 21 x 35 mm.

USD 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 125

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

Rolex chronographe, Anti-magnetique, Ref. 3055, produced in 100 examples in 1956. Very rare and small tonneau shaped, 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square buttons, chronograph, register and tachometer. With 14-carat gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished and fluted. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, concentric, tachometer graduation (oxidized). "Alpha" gold hands. M. 93/4"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

USD 15,000 - 20,000

LOT 126

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

Rolex Precision, Ref. 8206, Model "Gabus". Extremely rare square 18-carat yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, privileged series of 37 watches in yellow gold and 37 watches in pink gold, made in 1949.

C. massive, polished, satined, concave bezel, fluted lugs, convex crystal. D. white with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, concentric, tachometer graduation. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 9 3/4"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 29 x 29 mm.

USD 28,000 - 35,000

LOT 127

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual chronometer, Ref. 6062. Rare 18-carat gold, astronomic, self-winding, gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases, with its original Jubilee Bracelet. Privileged series of 2000 watches made by Rolex between 1949 and 1951, of which only a few with black dial.

C. tonneau-shaped, massive, screwed back, Super Oyster crown. D. black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dial for the seconds, the days of the month, apertures for the months, the days of the week and the lunations, black enameled moon. "Dauphine" radiumed gold hands. M. 93/4"', rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement " Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 128

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

Rolex Prince, "Brancard", Ref. 1491, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved 9-carat white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with jumping hours.

C. bicoloured, flared, polished. D. bicolour mat silver and white with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumping hour. Blued steel hands. M. 7"', gilt brass, "Observatory" quality, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance Extra Prima adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 24 x 36 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 129

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

Rolex Prince "Brancard", Ref. 971 U, 1930'x. Very rare rectangular platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished. D. white with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 7"', nickeled, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition.

USD 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 130

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

Rolex Prince, Ref. 1541, 1930's. Fine rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. bicolour pink and mat silver with indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7"', nickeled, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance Extra-Prima quality, self compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 20 x 36 mm.

USD 4,000 - 7,000

LOT 131

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

Rolex, Ref. 4645, 1950's. Extremely rare square, self-winding 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with cloisonné dial and 9- carat gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished with stepped sides. D. gold, decorated with Neptune pulled by two seahorses in polychrome champlevé enamel. "Dauphine" gold 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. 31 x 31 mm.

USD 20,000 - 30,000

LOT 132

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

Agassiz, No. 4554024, 1940's. Fine and rare 14-carat gold "World Time" gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, revolving bezel bearing the name of 35 towns in the world, hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours bearing the nocturnal and diurnal hours. M. 10112"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

USD 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 133

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

Rolex Prince "Brancard", Ref. 1491, dated 1932. Very rare rectangular curved jumping-hours, 18-carat white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished. D. two tone mat silver with minute graduation, aperture for jumping-hours + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton" blued steel hand. M. 7rhodiumed, 15 jewels, gold wheels, lateral lever escapement, "Extra Prima" balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 26x42 mm.

USD 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 134

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

Rolex Prince "Brancard", Ref. 1491, 1930's. Very rare rectangular curved jumping-hours, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished. D. black with white minute graduation, aperture for the jumping hours + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" white hand. M. 7rhodiumed, Observatory quality, 15 jewels, gold wheels, lateral lever escapement, "Extra Prima" balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 26x42 mm.

USD 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 135

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

Rolex Prince, "Brancard", Ref. 1932/1490, made for the French market, 1930's. Very rare and fine rectangular curved platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, antimagnetic protective cup. D. white with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dials. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 7"', rhodiumed, Observatory quality, 15 jewels, gold wheels, lateral lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 23 x 26 mm.

USD 15,000 - 17,000

LOT 136

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867549, case No. 654204, Ref. 1579, circa 1949. Very fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, with its extensible gold bracelet and box.

C. massive, polished, drop-shaped lugs. D. mat silver with indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, concentric, tachometer graduation. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

USD 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 137

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

L. Leroy & Cie, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, circa 1905. Extremely rare early minute repeating 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, gold dome with signature. D. guilloché gold with "false cartouche" with Arabic numerals. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 9'highly finished, gilt brass, signed Leroy, 26 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Repeating on gongs set by a slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

USD 20,000 - 30,000

LOT 138

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève for Gübelin, No. 1119509, case No. 332867, Ref. 3448, circa 1967. Produced in 568 examples between 1962 and 1982. Very fine self-winding astronomic, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar.

C. massive, polished and satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dial for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. " Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27-460 Q, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever-escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to 5 positions, Incabloc system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

USD 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 139

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

Audemars Piguet & Co. Brassus & Genève, 1920's. Very fine and rectangular jumping hours, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with minutes graduations and aperture for the jumping-hours + auxiliary seconds dial. " Cathédrale" blued steel hand. M. 10"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, gold wheels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 36 x 26 mm.

USD 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 140

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

Audemars Piguet & Co, Swiss, No. 56657,1940's. Exceptional and elegant small square astronomic, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with moon phases and triple date.

C. massive, polished, satined, drop shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the days of the months, of the week, the months and window for the lunations. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 91/2'"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. 29 x 28 mm.

USD 60,000 - 70,000

LOT 141

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Tiffany & Co, No. 125236, serial of 30 minute repeating movement send from 1905 to Tiffany New York. Rare minute repeating, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished with large parallel lugs, hinged back and dome. D. white with Breguet numerals + decentred auxiliary seconds dial. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 12' nickel, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Repeating on gong set by a slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 30,000 - 40,000

LOT 142

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

Ulysse Nardin Chronomètre, Locle, Suisse, No. 200921, made between 1918 and 1925 on special request. Extremely fine, rare and large 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with two button split seconds chronograph and register.

C. haevy, polished, hinged back and bezel, gold dome. D. white enamel with Breguet numerals + auxiliary 30 minutes register and seconds dials. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 19"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes ", 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic Guillaume balance, Breguet balance-spring with micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 52 mm. In very good condition.

USD 60,000 - 70,000

LOT 143

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

Longines Watch Co, "Lindbergh", 1930's. Fine centre seconds, silver hour angle, gentleman's wristwatch, invented by Col. Chas. A. Lindbergh, U.S. Pat. Nos. 1923305.

C. massive, polished, bearing a revolving bezel with the enamelled 15 degrees graduations, graduated band, silver dome. D. white enamel with the 12 hours indication, concentric the 180 degrees, at the centre, revolving " Champagne" dial bearing the 60 minutes and the degrees. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 163/4"', "Extra Quality", nickeled, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 46 mm.

USD 7,500 - 8,500

LOT 144

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 829799, Case No. 506626, circa 1940. Very fine 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with a 14-carat pink gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished with hooded lugs. D. black with applied gold Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12"' -120, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

USD 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 145

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava" No. 967513, case No. 303352, circa 1952. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with its gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10"'-200, 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. 33 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 146

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Shreve and Co, San Francisco, No. 191678, case No. 287389, circa 1918. Fine and early, cushion shaped, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. white enamel (haircracked) with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 11112"', nickeled, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 30 x 30 mm.

USD 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 147

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 813966, Case No 606722, circa 1929. Fine and rare 18-carat white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bicolour, massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 91/2"', nickeled, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 28 x 31 mm.

USD 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 148

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 959690, Case No. 677919, Ref. 2488, circa 1953. Square 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. Breguet 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. 29 x 29 mm.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 149

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 809110, Case No. 602842, circa 1927. Early rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. mat Champagne with Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 91/2'"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 23 x 34 mm.

USD 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 150

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 762484, case No. 690122, Ref. 2540, circa 1956. Cushion shaped, self-winding, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12"'-600, rhodiumed, "fausses-c6tes" decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 32x32 mm.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 151

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

Rolex Perpetual, Ref. 4643, 1940's. Cushion shaped, self-winding, 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 9-carat gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, with stepped sides. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 73/4"', rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 28x28 mm.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 152

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 744109, case No. 689157, Ref. 2513, circa 1955. Cushion shaped, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, drop-shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10"'-200, rhodiumed, "fausses-c6tes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever-escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 27x27 mm.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 153

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, 1940's. Tonneau shaped, self-winding, centre seconds, 14-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 9- carat gold bracelet.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, satined. D. black with gold Arabic numerals. "Feuille" hands. M. 93/3', 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 154

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 3795, 1940's. Rare small tonneau shaped, self-winding, 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, satined. D. Champagne with Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. Skeleton radiumed hands. M. 93/4', rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 155

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. Champagne with radiumed 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 - 4,000

LOT 156

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 536927, case No. 367326, Ref. 4737, 1950's. Cushion shaped curved, self-winding, centre seconds 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, fluted. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 91/2"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 32 x 32 mm.

USD 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 157

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 63695, 1940's. Cushion shaped, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 12112"', nickeled, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 34 x 34 mm.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 158

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

Omega, Ref. 3944, 1940's. Square, astronomic 14-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. " Bâton " gold hands. M. 11"', gilt, 17 jewels, lever-escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 33 x 33 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 159

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

Omega, 1940's. Square astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 11"', gilt, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 33 x 33 mm.

USD 3,500 - 4,500

LOT 160

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

Gübelin, 1950's. Rare square astronomic, centre seconds, selfwinding, 14-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, fluted fancy lugs, antimagnetic protective cap. D. Champagne with applied gold indexes + graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 11112"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 32 x 32 mm.

USD 3,500 - 4,500

LOT 161

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

Omega, 1940's. Square astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished, fluted lugs. D. black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 11", gilt, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 33 x 33 mm.

USD 3,500 - 4,500

LOT 162

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 760819, case No. 686455, Ref. 2552, circa 1954. Self-winding, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, satined. D. Champagne with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-600 AT, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 163

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 924917, case No. 633482, circa 1942. 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, drop shaped lugs. D. Champagne with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton " 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. Diam. 34 mm.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 164

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Somazzi, No. 701799, case No. 673666, Ref. 2508, circa 1949. Centre seconds 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, antimagnetic metal protecting cap. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27SC, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 165

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

Universal "Tricompax", 1950's. Astronomic 14-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with chronograph, registers, triple date and moon phases.

C. waterproof, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes register, and the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 166

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

Omega, Ref. 3944, 1940's. Square astronomic square 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date, moon phases and its gold bracelet.

C. massive, polished, with stepped sides and fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, graduations for the days of the month, apertures for the day of the week, the month and the moon phases. " Bâton " gold hands. M. 111/2"', gilt, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 32 x32 mm.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 167

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

Universal Tricompax, 1940's. Astronomic 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with chronograph, registers, triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, 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, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

USD 2,000 - 2,500

LOT 168

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

Lecoultre & Cie, Swiss, circa 1900. 18-carat gold hunting cased minute repeating, moon phases, astronomical watch with chronograph and triple date.

Four body massive "demi-bassine grande gouge" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for seconds, dates and week days, apertures for months and moon phases (hair crack). Pear blued steel hands. Frosted gilt brass 19movement, 24 jewels straight line lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Striking on gongs by mean of a slide on the band. Good condition. Diam. 57 mm.

USD 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 169

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

Lucien Dubois, Locle, circa 1890 for the Spanish market. 18-carat gold hunting cased minute repeating watch.

Four body profusely engraved "demi-bassine grande gouge" case, gold cuvette. Silver engine turned dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and applied gold cast decoration. Gold hands (restored). Glazed 18''nickel movement, "vague" decoration, 24 jewels in gold setting, straight line equilibrated lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Striking on gongs by mean of a slide on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 170

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

J. J. Stockhall & Sons, 6 & 8 Clerkenwell Rd, London, Hall Marks for London 1897. 18-carat gold pocket chronometer with 521/2 minute karusel regulator.

Four body "bassine et filet" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. "Spade" blued steel hands. Three quarter plate 8''movement with going barrel, 18 jewels, right balance, Breguet balance spring. The escapement is set on a 521/2 minute revolving carriage. Good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

USD 3,500 - 4,000

LOT 171

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

Ls. Audemars-Brassus & Genève, circa 1890. Good 18-carat gold hunting cased minute repeating watch with split second chronograph and 60 minutes special recorder.

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filet" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and recorder. Blued steel pear hands. Glazed nickel 20''movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 32 jewels, straight line equilibrated lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balancespring. Striking on gongs by mean of a slide on the band. The minute recorder is driven by the minute hand and not by the chronograph as usual. Very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

USD 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 172

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

Audemars Piguet & Co, Brassus et Genève, circa 1890. Good 18-carat gold hunting cased minute repeating watch with chronograph, split seconds and special 30 minutes recorder.

Massive four body "demi-bassine et filet" polished case, gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and minute recorder. Blued steel "pear" hands. Fine nickel 18movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line equilibrated lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Striking on gongs by mean of a slide on the band. The recorder is driven by the minute hand and not by the chronograph as usual. Very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 173

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

Golay ? Leresche & Fils, Golay Fils & Stahl Srs Genève, circa 1910. Astronomical moon phases watch with perpetual calendar and split second chronograph.

Three body "demi-bassine" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, subsidiary dials for the weekdays, months of the four leap year cycle, date and seconds with inner moon phases aperture. Gold Louis XVI and blued steel split second hands. Rhodium plated 18movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 32 jewels straight line equilibrated lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring with micrometric index. Visible split second work. Striking on gongs by mean of a slide on the band. In good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

USD 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 174

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

H.R. Ekegren Genève, Switzerland, made for F.E. Caldwell & Co, Philadelphia, circa 1890. Good 18-carat gold minute repeating watch with split second chronograph and special 60 minute recorder.

Four body massive "bassine" polished case with gold cuvette engine turned on the edge. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds and recorder. Gold Louis XV and steel chronograph hands. Nickel 18movement, 32 jewels, straight line equilibrated lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring with micrometric index. Striking on gongs by mean of a slide on the band. The minute recorder is driven by the minute hand and nor by the chronograph as usual. Very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 175

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 90678 for Tiffany & Co, New York, circa 1892. 18-carat gold minute repeating watch with split seconds chronograph.

Four body massive "bassine" polished case with invisible hinges. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals. Blued steel "pear" hands. Nickel 16movement "fausses-côtes" decoration, 32 jewels, straight line equilibrated lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Striking on gongs by mean of a slide on the band. In very good condition. Daim. 46 mm.

USD 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 176

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

Audemars Piguet for Tiffany & Co, Switzerland, circa 1920. Good platinum cased minute repeating dress watch with chronograph, split seconds and a 30 minutes recorder.

Grey gold dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and minute recorder. "Cathédrale" blued steel hands. Rhodium plated 18movement, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 29 jewels, gold train of wheel, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring with micrometric index, striking on gongs by mean of a slide on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 177

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

Paul Bu(h)re, No. 4155, Swiss, circa 1896. Good 18-carat gold and enamel hunting cased minute repeating watch.

Four body, "demi-bassine et filet" engine turned case, the cover with a champlevé enamelled, two headed crowned eagle and engraved inside with a dedication dated 1896. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, concentric Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. "Pear" gold hands. Fine nickel 19movement, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line equilibrated lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Striking on gongs by mean of a slide on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm. Estimate: US$ 6'000-8'000

USD 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 178

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

J. Nicolaus, Wien, No. 56, circa 1885. Rare silver cased deck chronometer, made for the Austrian Navy.

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filet", engine turned case marked: Kriegs-Marine. Silver cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blue steel "pear" hands. Full plate silvered brass 24''movement, 14 jewels, with going barrel, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, double sunk cut bimetaIIic balance with gold poising screws, blued steel helical spring with double terminal curved, free sprung. In good condition. Diam. 66 mm.

USD 4,500 - 5,500

LOT 179

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

Rogers, Rock & Co, 56 Friday Street, London, circa 1880. 18-carat gold hunting cased, "grande and petite sonnerie" minute repeating clock watch.

Massive four body "demi-bassine" polished case. Glazed cuvette with gold bezel. Silver engine turned dial, with Roman numerals and gold cast applied decoration. Blued steel hands. 1 9 ' ' g i l t brass three quarter plate movement, 32 jewels in screwed setting, double train wound simultaneously, going train with an English pointed tooth right angle lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring. "Grande and petite sonnerie" train, striking on gongs, minute repeating mechanism released by mean of a bolt on the band. Case in good condition, the movement needs to be overhauled. Diam. 55 mm.

USD 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 180

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1920. 18-carat gold cased minute repeating, "grande sonnerie" carillon clockwatch.

Four body "demi-bassine" polished case, gold cuvette. Silvered dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Pear blued steel hands. 18''double train nickel movement, 26 jewels, going and striking trains wound simultaneously, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Striking and repeating on three gongs, with three hammers, repeating work released by mean of a bolt on the band. In good condition. Diam. 52 mm.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 181

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

Vissiere No. 1866, circa 1880. Silver cased keyless pocket chronometer in original mahogany three body case.

Four body silver case with glazed back, cuvette lacking. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. Good three quarter plate 22''brass movement, 9 jewels, fusee with maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, two armed cut bimetaIIic balance with screws, helical blued steel balance-spring with double terminal curve. Special winding device. In good condition. Diam. 68 mm.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 182

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1119020, case No. 314571, Ref. 3448, circa 1966. Fine self-winding astronomic, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, produced in 586 examples, between 1962 and 1982.

C. massive, polished and satined. D. mat silver applied gold indexes + auxiliary dial for the days of the month, and windows for the days of the week, the months and the lunations "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27-460 Q, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to 5 positions, Incabloc system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Gold rotor. Dial case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

USD 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 183

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 962250, case No. 653847, Ref. 1526, circa 1948. Fine astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with diamonds indexes (applied later) + auxiliary seconds dial, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micro-meter regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 50,000 - 60,000

LOT 184

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 869287, case No. 2792143, Ref. 2499/100, circa 1969. Fine astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, 30 minutes register, perpetual calendar and moon phases. Produced in 349 examples between 1950 and 1985.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dial for the seconds, the register + windows for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 38 mm.

USD 40,000 - 50,000

LOT 185

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

Vacheron & Constantin, No. 473168, case No. 328022, 1940's. Rectangular 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined with stepped sides. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dials. "Bâton" gold hands. M. tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 28 x 30 mm.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 186

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, for Gübelin, No. 706231, case No. 694520, Ref. 2540/2, circa 1957. Square centre seconds 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. 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. 32 x 32 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 187

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

Rolex chronometer, Ref. 3737, 1940's. Square, 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, fluted bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dials. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 101/2"', rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 26 x 26 mm.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 188

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 912002, case No. 299163, circa 1945. 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. pink with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton " gold hands. M. 10"'-110, 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 good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 189

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 967432, case No. 303557, circa 1951. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10"'-200, 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. 33 mm.

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 190

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 740114, case No. 674543, Ref. 2484, circa 1953. 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"'-200, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 33 mm.

USD 2,200 - 2,600

LOT 191

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

Movado, Ref. 4920, 1940's. Astronomic 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with triple date and moon phases.

C. fluted, massive, polished, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, graduation for the days or the month, apertures for the days or the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10"', rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 192

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

Gübelin, 1950's. Astronomic centre seconds self-winding 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, antimagnetic protecting cap. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 11112"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 193

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

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

C. massive, polished, satined, drop-shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, graduation for the days or the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 121/2"', gilt brass, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 194

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

Vacheron & Constantin Genève, No. 446423, case No. 291816, late 1930's. Very fine 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, concentric, tachometer and telemeter graduation. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 21 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 - 12,000

LOT 195

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

Universal Genève, Tricompax, 1950's. 14-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with chronograph, registers, tachometer, triple date and moon phases.

C. massive, polished. D. bicolour mat silver and yellow, with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes register, the days of the month, graduation for the tachometer, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. " Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 196

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 466395, case No. 303402, 1940's. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph and register.

C. fluted, massive, polished, drop shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "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. 36 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 197

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève «Calatrava», No. 922316, case No. 297800, circa 1941. 19-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dials. "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 good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 198

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève "Calatrava", No. 720326, case No. 305392, circa 1950. 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. 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 bimetaIIic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 199

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 85335, 1950's. Small 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"', rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm. Estimate: US$ 2'500-3'000

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 200

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Gübelin, No. 700914, Case No. 663440, Ref. 1491, circa 1949. Centre seconds 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, curly lugs. D. pink with applied gold indexes. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 27 SC, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good conditions. Diam. 34 mm.

USD 4,000 - 5,000