260 lots

LOT 201

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 464355, case No. 298091, 1940's. 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, concave bezel, lobed lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Baton " gold hands. M 83/4"' rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 31 mm. Estimate: US$ 3'000-3'500

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 202

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 963244, case No. 652291, Ref. 1491, circa 1948. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, curly lugs. D. mat silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 203

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Rigid Hooded", 1940's. Tonneau shaped, centre seconds 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "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. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 204

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 3372, 1940's. Tonneau shaped centre seconds 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, graduated bezel. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals. Radiumed skeleton 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. 36 mm.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 205

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 radiumed indexes. 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. 32 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 206

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 3716, 1940's. Very unusual self-winding 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with pink gold and gold plated bracelet.

C. "Empire" waterproof, massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton " gold 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. 31 mm.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 207

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

Rolex Oyster, Ref. 3009, 1930's. Extremely rare tonneau shaped, centre seconds, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with extensible 18-carat gold bracelet.

C. waterproof, massive, polished. D. white enamel with Arabic numerals with seconds graduation. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 93/4', rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm. Estimate: US$ 5'000-6'000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 208

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, 1940's. Self-winding, centre seconds, tonneau shaped, 14-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 14-carat gold bracelet.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with radiumed Arabic numerals. " Baton" 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 3,200 - 4,000

LOT 209

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

Cartier, Paris, 1920's. Fine tonneau shaped curved, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, shaped, polished, sapphireset windingcrown. D. white with Roman numerals. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 93/4"', rhodiumed, signed Cartier Paris, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 27x40 mm.

USD 12,000 - 16,000

LOT 210

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

Cartier, Paris, 1950's. Rare, rectangular 18-carat gold, lady's wristwatch with concealed dial.

C. massive, polished, sliding cover revealing the dial, winding-crown at the back. D. white eith Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 4'1/2signed Jaeger, "baguette", rhodiumed, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 17x25 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 211

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

Cartier, France, 1920's. Fine rectangular curved 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown. D. mat silver with Breguet numerals. Breguet blued steel hands. M. signed Cartier Paris, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 24x47 mm.

USD 12,000 - 16,000

LOT 212

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 413291, case No. 265920, 1940's. Rare rectangular curved 18-carat pink gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished winding-crown on the " 12 ". D. mat silver with applied Arabic numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 41/2"', oval, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance adjusted to 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition.

USD 2,800 - 3,200

LOT 213

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

Cartier Paris, "Tank Chinois", 1920's. Square 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished and satined, sapphireset winding-crown. D. ivory with Roman numerals. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 83/4"', signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 24x24 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 214

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

Cartier Paris, 1920's. Tonneau shaped, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. white with Roman numerals. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 8''3/4signed European Watch & Clock Co., rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 23x23 mm.

USD 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 215

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

Godfrie Poy London, No. 232, Swiss for the English market, circa 1770. Painted enamel signed: Ochindler. 18-carat gold and enamel cased half quarter dumb repeating watch.

Double body case, the chased bezel with a florale champlevé decoration, the back with a painted enamel barber scene, signed: Ochindler (slightly restored), further chased and enamelled decoration on the edge. Gilt metal dust cap. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and concentric Arabic minute ring. Rose diamond set Louis XV hands. Full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, English type cock with diamond endstone. Striking on the case when depressing the pendant. In good condition. Diam. 46 mm.

USD 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 216

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

L'Epine Her du Roy A Paris. Swiss circa 1780. 18-carat gold and enamel quarter repeating watch with optionnal dumb device.

Double body case, the bezel with champlevé floral decoration, the back of translucent violet enamel over engine turning a chased gold roset applied at the centre, outer gold picked rim. (Restored), champlevé enamelled floral decoration on the edge. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, concentric Arabic minute ring, the half hours marked by gold dots ( restored). Gold Louis XV hands. Full plate verge movement with cylindrical pilars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three armed balance, continental cock with steel endpiece. Dump repeating or striking on a bell, when depressing the rose diamondset pendant. In good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

USD 3,000 - 3,200

LOT 217

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

James Mc Cabe ? Royal Exchange, London, No. 9333, made in 1818. 18-carat gold and enamel cased perlset watch for the Chinese market with centre seconds.

3 body case with split pearlset bezel, engine turned band, the back with split pearlset edge and painted enamelled flowers on a blue translucent background over engine turning. Gilt brass dust-cap. Eggshell enamel dial with Roman numerals and centre seconds. Pear gold hands. Full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee and chain, cylinder escapement, English cock with diamond endstone. Good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 218

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

Geneva N.M. Watch Co Ld, No. 5821, circa 1900. 14-carat gold minute repeating astronomical moon phase watch with perpetual calendar.

Four body contemporary American case decorated overall with engine turned concentric circle. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals subsidiary dials for week days, date and months for the four leap year cycle, seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Pear blued steel hands. 18''nickel movement, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 24 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapment, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring, striking on gongs by mean of a slide on the band. In good condition. Diam. 53 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 219

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

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1860. Fine 18-carat gold and hardstone half-hunting diamondset pendant watch with a matching châtelaine.

Gold mounted bloodstone four body case with gold inlaid Roman numerals around the dial aperture, a rose diamond set monogram applied on the back. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals (very slightly chipped around the screws). Gilt brass 13bar movement with going barrel, 4 jewels, cylinder escapement, three armed plain brass balance. Châtelaine with an oval bloodstone plate set with an applied rose diamond set star and framed a five coloured gold flower guarland. Three gold keys. In good condition. Diam. 32 mm.

USD 2,500 - 2,800

LOT 220

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

Robin à Paris, Swiss, circa 1840. 18-carat gold and enamel watch.

Four body case, the edges pendant and bow chased with a floral decoration, the back with a painted enamel "Orientalist" scene of a reclained nude. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass bar movement, going barrel, cylinder escapement, gilt brass plain three armed balance. In good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

USD 1,200 - 1,500

LOT 221

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

Boucheron, Paris, circa 1900. Fine 18-carat gold and enamel diamond set pendant-watch.

Double body case, the chased pierced back in the Art Nouveau style. Gold cuvette with a blue translucent enamel over engine turning, visible through the back. White enamel dial bearing the signature with Arabic numerals. Unmatching Louis XV, gils metal hands. Gilt brass 9''movement, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring. In good condition. Diam. 27 mm.

USD 1,000 - 1,200

LOT 222

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

(Abraham Louis) Breguet, No. 694, Montre "à tact" à diamants, commencée le 8.8. An 8 (28 avril 1800) vendue à Monsieur Viteau le 13 Prairial An 9 (2 juin 1801) pour 2760 francs.

Fine 18-carat gold and enamel diamont set "montre à tact" with original chain and ratchet key. The double body case type fermé, made by Tavernier (case and dial maker) of blue translucent enamel over engine turning (slightly restored on the edge), revolving diamond set arrow, hour touch pieces with paillonné flowers, half hours marked by seed pearls, diamond set touch piece at the top. Gold cuvette with aperture for the dial. Small silver dial with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Signed and numbered gilt brass movement, " souscription" caliber, the going barrel set at the center, Breguet over hung ruby cylinder escapement, plain three armed brass balance. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

USD 28,000 - 34,000

LOT 223

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

(Abraham Louis) Breguet & Fils, Paris, No. 2200, commencé en 1807, sold for the first time to Mr. Flahaut on August 31st 1814 for Fr. 3'000, bought back from the same on April 1st 1822 for Fr. 2'000, sold to Mr. Le Comte de la Feronnay on November 30st, for Fr. 3'400. Rare and important 18-carat gold half quarter repeating lever watch, "sur le principe des gardetemps", with certificate No. 3724.

Four body engine turned case "quatre-baguettes" ( renewed), made by Joly (case maker), gold cuvette. Engine turned silver dial with Roman numerals and offset subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. Most inusual frosted gilt brass movement, 15 jewels, early straight line lever escapement, the first made by Breguet with "draw", two armed cut bimetaIIic balance with recessed screws, double "parachute" suspension one at each pivot, Breguet balance-spring with adjusting coller. Repeating on gong with a single hammer by mean of a locking pump. In good condition. Diam. 48 mm.

USD 35,000 - 40,000

LOT 224

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

Barwise No. 2543 London, bearing the London Hall Marks for 1800. Good 18-carat gold cased pocket chronometer.

Three body polished consular case. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Spaid gold hands. Full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, 14 jewels, fusee with maintaining power, Earnshaw spring detent escapement, Pennington type two armed balance, the bimetaIIic rim with a travel limitation divice, engraved cock with diamond endstone. In very good condition. Diam. 58 mm.

USD 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 225

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

Piaget, Swiss, 1950's. Coin watch, placed in a gold 20 US Dollars of 1904, in original coin holder with hanging gold ten dollars coin.

The coin opens by mean of a push piece hidden on the reeded band, revealing the pink gold dial with black index. "Bâton" blued steel hands. 9''Extra flat rhodium movement, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement adjusted to temperature and five positions, monometallic balance and self compensating flat balance spring. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 226

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

J. Preston, Maker to the Admiralty, Bolton, Hall Marks for Chester 1904. Good 18-carat gold pocket chronometer with 521/2 minute karusel regulator.

Four body "bassine et filet" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial probably by Willys, with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. "Spade" blued steel hands. Three quarter plate 19movement with going barrel, 18 jewels, right angle lever cut escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance spring. The escapement is set on a 521/2 minute revolving carriage. In very good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 227

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

Signed "W.C.M.C.", England. Hall Marks for Chester 1896. Unusual 18-carat gold, centre seconds pocket chronometer with 34 minute tourbillon.

Four body "bassine et filet" polished case. Egg shell two part enamel dial with Roman numerals and concentric 1/5th second division. Gold "spade" hands and blued steel center second hand. Three quarter plate 20''movement, 18 jewels, in screwed setting with going barrel, right angle lever cut escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance with gold screws, Breguet balance spring. The escapement is set on a 34 minute revolving carriage driven by the second's wheel pinion, therefore the term of "Tourbillon" as inscribed on the dial is justified. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.

USD 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 228

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

Henry Capt, Genève, circa 1878. A good 18-carat gold hunting cased minute repeating watch with independant seconds, presented in 1878 by Charles de Bourbon, comte de Villafranca to Mr. Charles Roissard de Bellet.

Heavy four body, "bassine" engine turned case, the cover with a champlevé enamelled monogram below a Ducal crown. Glazed cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, concentric minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " Lys" hands. Good nickel double train 18movement, "faussescôtes" decoration, 29 jewels, the two gold trains of wheels are wound simultaneously. Going train with equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Independant second train after Moïse Pouzait, striking on gongs by means of a slide on the band. In good condition. Diam. 55 mm.

USD 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 229

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

Haas, Switzerland for Tiffany & Co., circa 1910. Fine 18-carat gold and enamel diamond set pendant watch with matching necklace.

Single body case with overall a translucent grey enamel over engine turning, the back with an applied rose diamond set formal decoration. Gilt metal dial with Breguet numerals. Blue steel " pear" hands. Rhodium plated 10''movement, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, five adjustments, cut bimetaIIic balance. In good condition. Diam. 28 mm.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

LOT 230

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

Jean André pinxit, anno 1686. Joh. Leonh. Pomel, Nürnberg, Watchmaker. Extremely rare and magnificent 22-carat gold and painted enamel watch, the second actually known, signed and dated by this eminent maker, Master in 1675. Pierre 1st Huauld's pupil in 1661, also trained by François Legare and Pierre Royaume, associated goldsmiths.

Bassine case, painted overall on enamel, the principal scene depicting Athena and two Cupids; she wears an armour and a helmet and her buckler is decorated with a Gongone's head. The frieze on the band with alternate florets and four small landscapes after Gabriel Perelle's engraving, a farm-house with a tower, painted inside the case. (very slightly restored around the pendant). Plain gold bezel. The original gold pendant being completed with an articulated bow. Enamel dial with Roman numerals, the center with a painted portrait of Diane with her dog. Fine full plate movement with pierced Egyptian pillars, four wheel train, fusee with original chain, verge escapement, three armed plain steel balance, English style cock, pierced and engraved with scrolls and flowers. In good condition. Diam. 42 mm.

USD 70,000 - 80,000

LOT 231

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 728579, case No. 574180, recent. Flat 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, drop shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold radial Arabic numerals. " Bâton " gold hands. M. 9"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 32 mm.

USD 1,500 - 2,000

LOT 232

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

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 82829, recent. Unusual 18-carat gold oval gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton " gold hands. M. 9"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 31 x 38 mm.

USD 1,200 - 1,500

LOT 233

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1365364, case No. 2808102, recent. Flat 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, satined, drop shaped lugs. D. mat silver with Breguet numerals, Breguet gold hands. M. 9"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, "glucidur" balance adjusted to 5 positions, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In mint condition. Diam. 32 mm.

USD 1,200 - 1,500

LOT 234

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

Audemars Piguet & Cie, No. 7712, 1950's. Rectangular, skeleton, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bezel bearing the Roman numerals. D. skeletonized, " Bâton " blued steel hands. M. 81 /2'"', rhodiumed, engraved, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. In good condition. 23x26 mm.

USD 10,000 - 15,000

LOT 235

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

Breguet, Ref. 5091, recent. Flat 18-carat gold skeleton gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, sapphireset winding-crown. D. mat silver ring dial with Roman numerals. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 9"', skeletonized, engraved gilt brass, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 236

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 502107, case No. 332262, 1950's. Unusual square, 18-carat gold and diamondset gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, diamondset fancy lugs. D. two-tone mat silver with applied gold indexes. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 83/4"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decorations, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 24x24 mm.

USD 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 237

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

Rolex Cosmograph, "Daytona", Ref. 6241, 1960's. 14-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with chronograph, register, tachometer.

C. massive, polished and satined, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. D. bicoloured beige and black with applied gold radiumed indexes + auxiliary 30 minutes and 12 hours registers and seconds dials. "Bâton" gold radiumed hands. M. 13"', nickeled, 17 jewels, lever escapement, " glucidur" balance, Incabloc system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

USD 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 238

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

Rolex Oyster "Superlative chronometer", Cosmograph, Ref. 6265, 1980's. 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with chronograph, registers, tachometer, and 18-carat gold President bracelet.

C. massive, polished and satined, waterproof, tachometer graduation on the bezel. Screwed buttons. D. bicoloured gold and black with applied gold radiumed indexes + auxiliary 30 minutes and 12 hours registers and seconds dials. "Bâton" gold radiumed hands. M. 13"', nickeled, 17 jewels, lever escapement, " glucidur" balance, Incabloc system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

USD 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 239

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

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, 1960's. Steel gentleman's wristwatch with chronograph, registers and tachometer.

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 - 3,500

LOT 240

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 4467, 1940's. Rare tonneau shaped self-winding, centre seconds, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, made for left-handed wearers.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + aperture for the date. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 101/2"', rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

LOT 241

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 6548, 1950's. Tonneau shaped, self-winding centre seconds, 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. waterproof, massive, polished. D. white enamel with applied gold indexes. " Dauphine" gold hands. M. 73/4', rhodiumed, 26 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 30 mm.

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 242

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

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, "Datejust" Chronometer, Ref. 6075, 1950's. Tonneau shaped self-winding, centre seconds, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, satined. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + aperture for the date. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 10112"', rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 243

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 837484, case No. 638320, circa 1945. Rectangular 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 22 x 30 mm.

USD 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 244

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 862672, case No. 624991, circa 1942. 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. Champagne with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the tachometer. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

USD 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 245

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 427235, case No. 268246, late 1930's. 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the tachometer. " Bâton " gold hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

USD 15,000 - 20,000

LOT 246

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 437607, case No. 287220, late 1930's. Fine 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, concentric tachometer graduation. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 15,000 - 20,000

LOT 247

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

Jaeger LeCoultre "Reverso", 1940's. Rare rectangular steel and 18-carat gold and enamel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted, with a painted enamel medallion on the back representing a Hindu figure. D. mat silver with radiumed indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 23 x 35 mm.

USD 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 248

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 977047, Case No. 2603409, Ref. 1450, circa 1959. Fine rectangular platinum and diamondset gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, hooded lugs. D. mat silver with diamondset indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, "Feuille" platinum hands. M. 9`-90, tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 21 x 39 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 249

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

Rolex, Ref. 81806, 1950's. Extremely rare astronomic, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch, with chronograph, registers, tachometer, triple date and moon phases. Produces in 12 examples in the 1950's.

C. massive, polished and satined. D. pink with applied gold indexes + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, concentric graduation for the tachometer and the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.

USD 40,000 - 45,000

LOT 250

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

Rolex Oyster Chronographe Antimagnétique, Ref. 4767, 1950's. Very rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round buttons chronograph, registers and triple date.

C. waterproof, polished and satined. D. mat silver with arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, and the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, apertures for the day of the week and the months, concentric graduation for the day of the month. Blued steel 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 good condition. Diam. 36 mm.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

LOT 251

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. Privileged series of 2000 watches made by Rolex between 1949 and 1951, of which only a few with star indexes.

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

USD 20,000 - 25,000

LOT 252

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Gübelin, No. 857550, case No. 2622902, Ref. 3424, circa 1960. Rare asymetric 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. shaped, massive, polished and satined. D. mat silver with indexes. " Baton " gold hands. M. 8" ', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 27x26 mm.

USD 22,000 - 25,000

LOT 253

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 830750, case No. 613344, circa 1935. Fine rectangular curved 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with its box.

C. massive, polished, lapidated, faceted crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dials. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 8"', tonneau, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 21 x 35 mm.

USD 5,500 - 7,000

LOT 254

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867594, case No. 655612, Ref. 130, circa 1950. 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with chronograph, register, and tachometer with box and certificate.

C. massive, polished. D. Champagne with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, concentric, tachometer graduation. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Diam. 34 mm.

USD 18,000 - 22,000

LOT 255

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

Rolex Genève, Ref. 2022, 1930's. Rare cushion shaped, 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph and register.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selg-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. 32 x 32 mm.

USD 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 256

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 455138, case No. 373261, Ref. 6448, 1940's. Extremely rare and fine large and flat minute repeater, 18-carat white gold gentleman's wristwatch, priviledged series limited to 30 pieces only, all sold in the 1940's, and few pieces in white gold and platinum.

C. massive polished with rectangular large parallel lugs. D. white gold with diamonds set indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. 12rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance adjusted to 5 positions to heat and cold, flat blued steel balance-spring. Repeating on gongs set by a slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

USD 70,000 - 90,000

LOT 257

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

Rolex, Ref. 2303, 1930's. Exeptionally rare and small tonneau shaped 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph, register and tachometer. Produced in 2 exemples only; the second is the property of an Italian collector.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with indexes + auxiliary 30 minutes register and seconds dials, concentric, tachometer graduation. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. 10112"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 28 mm. In very good condition.

USD 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 258

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 888170, case No. 2619209, Ref. 2438-1, circa 1963. Rare and fine astronomic, centre seconds, 18-carat gold wristwatch, with moon phases and perpetual calendar. Produced in 179 examples between 1952 and 1963, very few with waterproof case.

C. waterproof, massive, polished, concave bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, concentric, indication of the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. " Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27 SC 0, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 37 mm.

USD 45,000 - 55,000

LOT 259

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868345, case No. 687761, Ref. 2499, circa 1954. Fine astronomic 18-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with moon phases, perpetual calendar, chronograph, registers and tachometer, produced in 349 examples between 1950 and 1985.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds, 30 minutes register and date dials, concentric, tachometer and minutes graduations, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"' 0, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 75,000 - 100,000

LOT 260

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868242, case No. 674154, Ref. 1518, circa 1954. Very fine astronomic 18-carat pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with moon phases, perpetual calendar, chronograph, registers and tachometer, produced in 281 examples, between 1941 and 1954.

C. massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds, 30 minutes register and date dials, concentric, tachometer and minutes graduations, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 13"' 0, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 80,000 - 110,000