256 lots

LOT 201

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Rolex, "Oyster Chronographe", "Antimagnetic", Ref. 6236, so-called "Jean-Claude Killy". Production of this reference started in 1958.Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, triple date and an 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes and radium dots, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, outer blue graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week and the months. "Alpha" radium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 72C, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with gold screws, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguealance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System:

USD 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 54,000 - 72,000

Sold: USD 67,400

LOT 202

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Gérald Genta, Genève, case No. 60254, Ref. G.4026.7. Produced in the 1990's.Very fine, water-resistant, minute repeating, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Gérald Genta bracelet "à grosses mailles" and deployant clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished, inclined bezel, transparent case back with screws, geometrical hooded lugs with gold screwed bars, oval pusher on the band for the minute repeating. Sapphire Crystals. D. pink mother-of-pearl with painted red radial Roman numerals and tritium-coated dots. "Bâton" tritium-coated gold hands. M. Cal. 263, hand engraved, gilt brass, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, repeating on gongsby activating pusher on the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 14,000 - 16,000

EUR 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: USD 19,550

LOT 203

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Gérald Genta, "Rétro Classic", Ref. G 4040.7. Produced in the 1990's.Very fine and rare, jump-hour, minute-repeating, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with retrograde minutes, 40 hours autonomy and a brushed and polished platinum and 18K yellow gold Gérald Genta link bracelet.

C. three-body, polished, transparent case back with screws, lobed band and bezel, "Vendôme" type lugs, screwed bars, sapphire crystals. D. "guilloché" red with mother-of-pearl sector for the retrograde minutes in red Arabic numerals and tritium dots at 12, aperture for the jump-hour in large black painted Arabic numerals at 6. "Epée" tritium-coated white gold hand.M. Cal. 13000, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, hand engraved, gilt brass, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self compensating flat balance-spring, engraved rotor, repeating on gongs by activating a push-button on the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 27,000 - 36,000

LOT 204

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Gérald Genta, Genève, No. 1, case No. 52133, Ref. G 4018.7. Produced in the 1990's.Very fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, minute repeating and tourbillon , 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and a Gérald Genta 18K yellow gold bracelet "à grosses mailles" and clasp.

C. two-body, solid, inclined bezel, hexagonal winding-crown, pushers and minute-repeating button on the band, transparent screwed-down case back, hooded lugs with gold screwed bars, sapphire Crystals. D. mother-of-pearl with tritium-coated round indexes, auxiliary gold ring dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months in painted Arabic numerals, aperture for the gold moon phases on a lapis-lazuli background, and the individual leap years. "Epée" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M.al. 11''', engraved gilt brass, 44 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, engraved and skeletonized gold rotor bearing the initials "GG", repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.Approx. overall length: 170 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 45,000 - 55,000

EUR 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: USD 48,300

LOT 205

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Daniel Roth, "Tourbillon Double Face", No. 170. Produced in the 1990's.Extremely fine and rare, rounded hexagonal, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 42 hour power reserve, visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, date and an 18K yellow gold buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, stepped band, transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. gray-colored 18K gold, hand-engraved with ligne motive, applied "guilloché" silver ring dial with painted radial Roman numerals for the hours at 12, aperture for the visible tourbillon regulator under a polished steel bridge at 6, carrying the 3-arm hand for the sectoral auxiliary seconds dial. "Flèche" blued steel hands. On the back: applied "guilloché" silver ring dial for the date and a sectoral auxiliardial for the power reserve indicator. M. Cal. DR 307, full plate with aperture for the tourbillon regulator, hand-engraved, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lateral lever escapement, one-minute tourbillon regulator with 3-arm polished steel cage, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 35 X 38 mm.

Grading System:

USD 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 36,000 - 45,000

LOT 206

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Corum, Tourbillon "La Mystérieuse", No. 06. Produced by Christophe Claret exclusively for Corum in very few examples in the 1990's.Very fine, very rare and unusual, 18K pink gold gentleman's "Mystery" wristwatch with a special, visible one-minute tourbillon regulator movement and an 18K pink gold Corum buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel with 4 raised plaques hand-engraved with Roman numerals, transparent case back with 6 screws, sapphire crystals. D. transparent. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. CLA 97 with the movement plates and bridges entirely made from sapphire crystal, 9 jewels, lateral lever escapement with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator with polished steel cage, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Movement signed "C. Claret" and "Corum", case numbered "No. 06" at the side.Diam. 36 mm.Tourbillon "La Mystérieuse"

Grading System:

USD 35,000 - 45,000

EUR 32,000 - 40,000

Sold: USD 46,000

LOT 207

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Cartier Paris, "Gondole". Produced in the 1970's.Fine, oval, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, hidden lugs, cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown. D. white with painted radial Roman numerals. "Epée" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 2512, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 28 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,200 - 2,700

EUR 2,000 - 2,400

LOT 208

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Cartier, France, "Bracelet Montre Tortue Or et Email", circa 1918.Very fine and rare, Art Deco, over-sized, 18K yellow gold and enamel gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Cartier buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, shaped, screws on the band to attach the case back, wide bezel with Art Deco enamel pattern, concave lugs. D. matte silver with Breguet nuemrals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 10''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial signed Cartier, European Watch & Clock Co on the movement, and case numbered.Dim. 32 x 40 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 18,000

EUR 13,000 - 16,000

Sold: USD 14,950

LOT 209

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Grading System: AA

USD 0 - 0

EUR 0 - 0

LOT 210

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 953172, caseNo. 422113, Ref. 2428. Produced circa 1949.Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow and white gold Patek Philippe fancy link bracelet.

C. two body, solid, polished, overhanging fluted lugs, stepped bezel. D. champagne with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 14,000 - 16,000

EUR 13,000 - 14,500

LOT 211

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève,No. 703436, case No. 675318, Ref. 2533. Produced circa 1954.Fine, center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, dust-protecting cap, screwed-down case back. D. black with applied tritium-coated pink gold dart and bâton indexes. "Dauphine" tritium-coated pink gold hands. M. Cal. 27-SC, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, shock-absorber, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 6,300 - 8,000

Sold: USD 7,705

LOT 212

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 723454, case No. 681106, Ref. 2509. Production of this reference started in 1951.Very fine, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, concave lugs, screwed down case back. D. matte silver with applied pink gold dart and faceted fancy indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-400 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regultor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 213

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève,No. 967823, case No. 658944, Ref. 1585. Produced circa 1952.Fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, hooded stepped lugs. D. black with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12 ''', rhodium- plated, "fausses côtes" decoration,18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 6,300 - 8,000

LOT 214

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 963175, case No. 649799 case No. 649799, Ref. 1585. Produced circa 1950.Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, hooded stepped lugs. D. satiné silver with applied yellow gold and printed bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12 ''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration,18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 6,000

EUR 4,500 - 5,400

LOT 215

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genéve, "Golden Ellipse", No. 1584714, case No. 2900442, Ref. 3788. Produced in the 1980's.Fine, oval, 18K yellow gold gentleman's quartz wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, rounded bezel, central lugs, sapphire crystal. D. satiné blue with applied yellow gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. E 23 C with quartz standardization.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 32 x 27 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,500 - 3,000

EUR 2,300 - 2,700

LOT 216

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Ellipse", No. 1305945, case No. 2774611, Ref. 3605-1. Produced in the 1970's.Fine, large, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet "à petites mailles" and buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, sapphire crystal. D. navy blue with applied yellow gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 28-255 C stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, sochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 33 x 38 mm.Approx. overall length: 195 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,000

EUR 3,200 - 3,600

Sold: USD 4,370

LOT 217

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1228554, case No. 330804, Ref. 3582. Produced in the 1970's.Very fine and unusual, rectangular, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, sapphire crystal. D. blue with applied white gold bâton indexes surrounded by a polished oval ring. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 23-300 PM stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 29 x 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 6,000

EUR 4,500 - 5,400

LOT 218

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1219558, case No. 524152, Ref. 3579. Produced in the 1970's.Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back. D. metallic blue with applied steel "bâton" indexes. "Bâton" steel hands. M. Cal. 23'''-300 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating, free sprung Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 32 x 38 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,400 - 7,000

Sold: USD 7,820

LOT 219

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by Beyer, Zurich, No. 722797, case No. 608986. Produced circa 1949.Very fine, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed down case back, flat bezel, concave lugs, dust protecting cap. D. matte silver, with applied yellow gold Roman numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands.M. Cal. 12 ''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 6,300 - 8,000

LOT 220

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 728086, case No. 424446, Ref. 2537. Produced in the late 1950's.Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, lapidated concave lugs, case back with monogram. D. matte silver with applied gold faceted bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12-400, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulatorDial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 6,000

EUR 4,500 - 5,400

LOT 221

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 722797, case No. 608986, Ref. 2509. Production of this reference started in 1951.Very fine, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two body, solid, polished, screwed down case back, flat bezel, concave lugs, dust protecting cap. D. matte silver with applied gold dart and faceted fancy indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12-400, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring,icrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 8,000 - 10,000

LOT 222

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 960170, case No. 644560, Ref. 570, Produced in the 1940's.Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished, lapidated bezel, concave lugs. D. satiné silver with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: USD 9,200

LOT 223

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 829412, case No. 296051. Production of this reference started in 1940.Very fine, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. black with applied pink gold bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,500 - 6,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 224

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 969622, case No. 304624. Produced in the 1940's.Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with yellow gold faceted bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,600 - 4,500

Sold: USD 4,370

LOT 225

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 927938, case No. 633726. Produced in the 1940's.Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs. D. satiné silver with applied white gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" white gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometerregulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,600 - 4,500

LOT 226

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 921986, case No. 297635. Produced in the early 1940's.Fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three body, solid, polished, concave lugs. D. satiné silver with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals. "Spade" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,500 - 5,500

EUR 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: USD 5,980

LOT 227

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 967332, case No. 303235, Ref. 96. Production of this reference started in 1932.Very fine and extremely rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 6,000 - 7,700

Sold: USD 8,510

LOT 228

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by Beyer, Zurich, No. 1131934, case No. 2638694, Ref. 3506/2. Produced circa 1963.Fine, horizontal rectangular, extra thin, 18K white gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold linen-textured Patek Philippe bracelet and clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, lateral bezel, sides set with 12 baguette diamonds, triangular lapidated lugs. D. satiné silver with painted indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 175, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free sprung balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 30 x 27 mm.Approx. overall length: 185 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,500 - 6,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,000

LOT 229

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 784817, case No. 2613806, Ref. 3406. Production of this reference started in 1959.Fine square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe link bracelet with a hobnail pattern.

C. two-body, solid, polished, wide top and bottom bezel, triangular lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes and geometrical design. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 23-300, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free sprung Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 22 x 39 mm.Approx. overall length: 185 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,500 - 9,500

EUR 6,800 - 8,600

LOT 230

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by Asprey, London, No. 1171678, case No. 2705139, Ref. 3506/2. Produced in a special edition for the Sultan of Oman, in the 1970's.Fine, rectangular horizontal, thin, 18K white gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold linen-textured Patek Philippe bracelet and clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, lateral bezel, sides set with 12 baguette diamonds, triangular lapidated lugs. D. satiné silver with painted indexes, below center, State of Oman emblem with double swords and dagger. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 175 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating fre-sprung flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 30 x 27 mm.Approx. overall length: 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,400 - 7,000

LOT 231

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 928164, case No. 509501. Produced in the 1940's.Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, overhanging and concave lugs. D. champagne with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and dots. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, "Swan-neck" micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 6,000 - 7,700

LOT 232

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 925763, case No. 635734. Produced in the early 1940's.Fine, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel. D. champagne with applied pink gold "bâton" indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring, "Swan-neck" micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,600 - 4,500

Sold: USD 4,600

LOT 233

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 700500, case No. 662968, Ref. 1578. Produced in the 1950's.Fine, center-seconds, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished, lapidated lugs. D. champagne with applied pink gold triangular indexes and radial Arabic numerals. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12-400, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,500 - 6,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 5,750

LOT 234

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 796786, case No. 2638887, Ref. 3484. Produced in the 1960's.Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three body, solid, polished, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 23-300 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free sprung Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 2,500

EUR 1,800 - 2,300

Sold: USD 2,990

LOT 235

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 785985, case No. 426918, Ref. 2591.Produced in the early 1960's.Fine, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe textured bracelet and clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished. D. matte silver with applied pink gold "bâton" indexes. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 23-300 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm. Approx. overall length: 175 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,300 - 5,300

EUR 3,900 - 4,800

Sold: USD 5,290

LOT 236

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1120077, case No. 311708, Ref. 3445. Production of this reference started in 1961.Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, straight lapidated lugs. D. satiné silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the date. "Bâton" yellow gold hands.M. Cal. 27-460 M, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, 18K gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,400 - 7,200

Sold: USD 7,360

LOT 237

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 186408, case No. 600151. Produced circa 1918.Fine and rare, silver and 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. four-body, solid, polished, 18K gold lugs and crown, silver hinged cuvette, wide bezel. D. white enamel with radial Roman numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 10''', frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 28 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,700 - 3,300

EUR 2,400 - 3,000

LOT 238

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 923419, case No. 298269. Production circa 1942.Fine, rare and elegant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a gold plated Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. silver with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12''' -120, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,400 - 7,000

Sold: USD 5,750

LOT 239

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 900566, case No. 623491. Produced in the early 1940's.Fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, teardrop lugs. D. black with applied pink gold bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 10 ''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,200 - 3,700

EUR 3,000 - 3,300

Sold: USD 3,968

LOT 240

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 821377, case No. 611166. Produced in the 1930's.Fine and rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied steel bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" steel hands. M. Cal. 10 ''' 1/2, copper-colored, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,800 - 5,500

Sold: USD 8,165

LOT 241

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by Beyer, Zurich, No. 145022, case No. 254305. Sold on October 26, 1908.Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. three-body, solid, polished, yellow gold hinged cuvette, wire lugs. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals. "Spade" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12 1/4''', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Engraved: "Beyer, Zürich" on the cuvette.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,000

EUR 2,300 - 2,700

Sold: USD 3,680

LOT 242

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 761621, case No. 687391, Ref. 2526, third generation. Production of this reference started in 1953.Very fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a fitted box and Extract from the Archives.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed down case back, concave lugs.D. off-white enamel with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 12-600 AT stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free sprunng Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 27,000 - 32,000

EUR 24,000 - 29,000

Sold: USD 34,500

LOT 243

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 863477, case No. 638217. Produced in the early 1940's.Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

C. three-body, polished, concave lugs, engraved case back.D. matte silver with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Spade" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 13'''-130, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 43,000 - 53,000

EUR 39,000 - 48,000

Sold: USD 47,150

LOT 244

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 3124320, case No. 4020024, Ref. 5039. Sold in January 1999.Very fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back, stepped bezel with "Hobnail" pattern, sapphire crystals.D. satiné silver with applied white gold indexes, auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, the 24 hours and the leap year, aperture for the moon phases. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. Cal. 240 Q stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring, 22K gold mico-rotor mounted on ball bearings.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 26,000 - 32,000

EUR 23,000 - 29,000

Sold: USD 27,600

LOT 245

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 775881, case No. 4000374, Ref. 5039. Produced circa 2000.Very fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box, extra solid case back, ebony and gold setting pin and a certificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back, stepped bezel with "Hobnail" pattern, sapphire crystals.D. satiné silver with applied yellow gold indexes, auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week,the months, the 24 hours and the leap year, aperture for the moon phases. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands.M. Cal. 240 Q stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring, 22K gold micro-rotor mounted on ball bearings.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 25,000 - 30,000

EUR 23,000 - 27,000

LOT 246

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1957164, case No. 2961754, Ref. 5050. Production of this reference started in 1995 and ended in 2001.Very fine, astronomic, center-seconds, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, retrograde date indication, leap year, moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a leather fitted winding box, an extra 18K yellow gold case back and an 18K gold and ebony setting pin.

C. three-body, solid, polished, concave bezel, fluted lugs, screwed-down transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold Roman numerals, apertures for the days of the week, the months, the moon phases and the leap year, sector below 12 for the retrograde date indication. M. Cal. 315/136 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochroism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 27,000 - 36,000

LOT 247

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Annual Calendar", No. 3131014, case No. 4074915, Ref. 5035. Production of this reference started in 1996.Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with semi-instantaneous annual calendar mechanism and an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down transparent case back, concave lugs, sapphire crystals. D. matte silver with applied pink gold and luminous Roman numerals, auxiliary dials for the month, the days of the week and the 24 hours, aperture for the date. "Feuille" pink gold and luminous hands. M. Cal. 315/198 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 35 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating fre-sprung flat balance-spring, 21K gold rotor.Dial and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: USD 11,500

LOT 248

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "World time Doha", No. 3206394, case No. 4111643, Ref. 5110. Expressly made in a special edition for the State of Qatar. Production of this reference started in 2000.Very fine and rare, "World Time", self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down transparent case back, protected crown, pusher on the band linked to the train to activate the settable discs with the different time zones, the 24 hours and jump-type time setting, concave lugs, sapphire crystals. D. "guilloché" silver with applied yellow gold indexes, surrounded by a black and matte silver revolving disc in 24 hours for the diurnal and nocturnal hours, outer revolving ring dial bearing the names of 24 cities in the world with "Doha"n red. "Lozenge" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 240/188 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 33 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring, 22K gold micro-rotor.Dial and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 15,000 - 18,000

EUR 13,500 - 16,000

LOT 249

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Patek Philippe, Genéve, No. 937169.Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, skeletonized, keyless dress watch.

C. Three-piece, "bassine et filets", glazed on both sides, case band and bezels engraved with scroll pattern. D. "Feuille" darkened steel hands moving against the engraved movement. M. Cal. 38 mm (17'''), gilt brass, skeletonized and hand-engraved, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, "Swan-neck" micrometric regulator.Case and movement signed.Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 22,000 - 26,000

EUR 20,000 - 23,000

LOT 250

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Audemars Piguet, Genéve, No. 125184, caseNo. 65209. Produced in 1971.Very fine, 18K white gold and diamonds, skeletonized, keyless dress watch.

C. Three-body with stepped bezel, glazed on both sides, diamond-set front bezel and bow. D. Roman numerals engraved on the case. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 5017,37.5 mm (17'''), gilt bass, skeletonized and hand-engraved, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, "Incablock" anti-shock protection on the balance pivots.Case and movement signed.Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: USD 10,350

LOT 251

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Audemars Piguet, Genève, "John Shaeffer", "Répétition Minutes Quantième Perpetuel No. 6", movement No. 442820, case No. D 73312. Produced in very few examples in the 1990's.Extremely fine and extremely rare, cushion-shaped, astronomic, minute-repeating, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and a platinum Audemars Piguet buckle. Accompanied by a box and certificate.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back with 4 screws, polished and brushed bezel, sapphire crystals. D. transparent with outer minute graduation, auxiliary ring dials for the days of the monthand the months, of the week, the leap year, the phases and the age of the moon. "Cathédrale" black hands.M. Cal. 2866Q, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band.Dial, case and movement signed.

Grading System:

USD 50,000 - 70,000

EUR 45,000 - 63,000

LOT 252

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Audemars Piguet, Genève, John Shaeffer, "Jump Hour, Répétition Minutes", No. 412407, case No. D 83149. Produced in the 1990's.Very fine and rare, cushion-shaped, jump-hour, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back, flat and rounded bezel, sapphire crystals.D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals for the minutes, aperture below the 12 for the jump hour, auxiliary seconds dial. "Cathédrale" blued steel hand. M. Cal. 2865, gilt brass, "fausses côtes" decoration, 34 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 33 x 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 35,000 - 45,000

EUR 32,000 - 40,000

LOT 253

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Audemars Piguet, Genève, "John Shaeffer", "Répétition Minutes", No. 7/10, movement No. 435755, case No. D 71840, Ref. PT 257981002. Produced in a limited edition of 10 examples in the 1990's.Extremely fine and rare, cushion-shaped, minute-repeating, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with a platinum Audemars Piguet buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back with 4 screws, polished and brushed bezel, sapphire crystals. D. off-white with applied white gold Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" white gold hands. M. Cal. 2865 G, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 34 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, repeating on gongs by activatinglide on the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 33 x 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 33,000 - 43,000

EUR 30,000 - 39,000

Sold: USD 52,900

LOT 254

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Audemars Piguet, Genève , " Canapé Tourbillon", No. 13/25, movement No. 472659, case No. D 95478, Ref. OR 25876. Produced in a limited edition of 25 examples in 2000.Very fine, very rare and unusual, rectangular, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator and an 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, cylindrical and curly lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. matte silver with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and indexes, at 6 aperture for the visible tourbillon cage under a polished steel bridge. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 2871, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lateral lever escapement with one-minute tourbillon regulator with titanium cage and 3 equidistant polished arms, monometallic balance with screws, adjusted to heat, cold an5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 29 x 41 mm.

Grading System:

USD 55,000 - 65,000

EUR 50,000 - 59,000

Sold: USD 68,500

LOT 255

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Jules Audemars", "Tourbillon Chronographe", No. 543587, case No. E 67808, Ref. 25909BA. Production of this reference started in 1999.Very fine and very rare, large, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, round button chronograph, register and an 18K white gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped bezel, straight lugs, transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. satiné silver with applied white gold Roman numerals on an outer "guilloché" silver reserve, 30 minute register at 3, aperture for the visible tourbillon regulator under a polished steel bridge at 6, carrying the seconds hand. "Feuille-Skeleton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 2879/1, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, lateral lever escapement with visible one-minte tourbillon regulator with steel cage and 3 equidistant polished steel arms, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System:

USD 75,000 - 95,000

EUR 68,000 - 86,000

Sold: USD 90,500

LOT 256

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 24, 2003

A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i. SA., "Datograph", No. 26260, case No. 136290, Ref. 403.035. Production of this reference started in 2000.Very fine and rare, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with square button fly-back chronograph, register, tachometer, oversized date and a platinum A. Lange & Söhne buckle. Accompanied by a leather fitted box and a certificate.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, rounded bezel, transparent case back with 6 screws, push button on the band for the date correction, sapphire crystals. D. black, made from solid silver, applied white gold Roman numerals, bâton indexes and luminous dots, auxiliary guilloché dials for the 60 second and 30 minute register, outer tachometer graduation, below 12 aperture for the oversized date. "Alpha" luminous white gold hands. M. Cal. L 951.1, Glashütte three-quarter plate, nickel silvr, "fausses côtes" decoration, 40 jewels including 4 in screw-mounted gold châtons, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, "Swan-neck" micrometer regulator, hand-engraved balance cock.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 27,000 - 36,000

Sold: USD 33,350