260 lots

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