143 lots

LOT 357

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Chronometer", Ref. 5011/5015. Produced in the 1940's.Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, ridged and graduated bezel. D. black with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" radium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 635, rhodium-plated, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,200 - 3,900

LOT 358

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Genève, Ref. 9491. Produced in the 1950 's.Fine, square, extra-thin, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an integrated, 18K yellow gold linen-textured bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished. D. black with applied yellow gold bâton indexes. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 650, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, blued steel flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 25 mm.Approx. overall length: 180 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,400 - 2,200

Sold: USD 1,900

LOT 359

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Chronometer", Ref. 3131. Produced in the 1940's.Very fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. satiné silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 630, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,500

Sold: USD 2,700

LOT 360

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Datejust", Superlative Chronometer, OfficiallyCertified, Ref. 1603. Produced in the 1970's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steelgentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Oysterbracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown,engine-turned bezel. D. gray with applied steel bâton indexes andtritium-coated dots. "Bâton" tritium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1570,rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallicbalance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber,self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulatingscrews.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,300 - 1,900

LOT 361

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster "Royal", Precision, Ref. 6427. Produced in the 1960's.Fine, center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman'swristwatch.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown,engine-turned bezel. D. satiné silver with radium-coated steel indexes."Alpha" radium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1215, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels,straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber,self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 860 - 1,660

LOT 362

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster "Precision", Ref. 6426. Produced in the 1960's.Fine and rare, thin, center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless steelgentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, flatbezel. D. black with applied steel indexes and tritium-coated dots. "Alpha"tritium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1210, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels,straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber,self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 975 - 1,675

LOT 363

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6284. Produced in the 1950's.Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, polished bezel. D. "guilloché" off-white with applied radium-coated yellow gold dart indexes, "Officially" printed in red. "Dauphine" radium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 645, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,750 - 3,450

LOT 364

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 5011. Produced in the 1940's.Fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown. D. satiné silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes and radium-coated dots. "Alpha" radium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 630, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.C. three-body, solid, polished, the winding-crown at 2 is for setting and stopping the alarm when striking, the winding-crown at 4 is for time-setting, bronze membrane for the alarm. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and radium-coated dart indexes, outer alarm graduation. "Dauphine" radium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12 '',' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, two barrels, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 600 - 1,200

Sold: USD 2,000

LOT 365

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Datejust", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 16014. Produced in the late 1970's.Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and a Rolex stainless steel Jubilee bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. satiné silver with special imprint of the "Ducks Unlimited" logo, applied white gold bâton indexes and tritium-coated dots, aperture for the date. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 6 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprng Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,980 - 2,680

LOT 366

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Datejust", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1601. Produced in the late 1960's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel and gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. bronze with tritium-coated applied gold bâton indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,200

LOT 367

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Lady-Datejust", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified. Ref. 69173. Produced in the 1990's.Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with a stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Rolex "Jubilee" bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. maroon with Arabic inscription, yellow gold bâton indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 2135, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 26 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,520 - 4,200

LOT 368

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6085. Produced in the 1940's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, ridged and graduated bezel. D. black with applied radium-coated pink gold bâton indexes. "Alpha" radium-coated pink gold hands. M. Cal. 645, rhodium-plated, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring..Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,075 - 4,975

LOT 369

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster, "Veriflat", Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6512. Produced in the 1960's.Fine and rare, thin, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, polished bezel. D. champagne with applied radium-coated yellow gold bâton indexes, sunk guilloché auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" radium-coated gold hands. M. Cal. 1000, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,150 - 2,950

LOT 370

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1002. Produced in the 1960's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold woven bracelet.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, flat bezel. D. champagne with applied radium-coated yellow gold bâton and dart indexes. "Dauphine" radium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,520 - 4,300

LOT 371

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Datejust", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 6605. Produced in the late 1950's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, engine-turned bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. satiné silver with applied radium-coated steel bâton and dart indexes, aperture for the date. "Dauphine" radium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1066, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,285 - 1,985

LOT 372

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Lady-Datejust", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified. Ref. 69173. Produced in the 1990's.Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with a stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Rolex "Jubilee" bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. green with Arabic inscription, yellow gold bâton indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 2135, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 26 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,300 - 3,900

LOT 373

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Explorer Date", Precision, Ref. 5700. Produced in the 1950's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. matte silver with applied tritium-coated steel indexes, aperture for the date. "Alpha" tritium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,200 - 2,900

LOT 374

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6106. Produced in the 1950's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster expansion bracelet.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back. D. satiné silver with applied radium-coated yellow gold dart indexes. "Alpha" radium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 645, rhodium-plated, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,200 - 1,900

LOT 375

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Lady-Datejust", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified. Ref. 69173. Produced in the 1990's.Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with a stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Rolex "Jubilee" bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. coral-red with Arabic inscription, yellow gold bâton indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 2135, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring, Microstella regulating screwsDial, case and movement signed.Diam. 26 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,400 - 5,200

LOT 376

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", 200 m = 660 ft, Ref. 5513. Produced in the 1960's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a Rolex stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, "Twinlock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard", revolving black bezel for the decompression times. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Dial from a Ref. 5512.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,150 - 3,150

LOT 377

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref. 6517. Produced in the 1960's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold lady's wristwatch with date and a Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, flat bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. black with applied yellow gold bâton indexes and tritium-coated dots, aperture for the date. "Alpha" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1130, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 25 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,075 - 1,875

LOT 378

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Rolex, retailed by Serpico Y Laino, Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 6515. Produced inthe 1950's.Fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold lady'swristwatch with a Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back andcrown, bezel with hobnail pattern. D. "guilloché" silver with applied yellowgold dart indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" yellow gold hands. M.Cal. 1120, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement,monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 3 positions,shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 25 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,140 - 2,840

LOT 379

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Swatch, "Platinum 12999", case No. 09771, Ref. No. 2840-P. Produce in a limited edition in 1993.Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with 47 hours autonomy, blue leather strap and stainless steel Swatch buckle. Accompanied by a heavy, square, polished metal fitted box.

C. two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back, hooded lugs. D. gold and blue, skeletonized in the center, outer dark blue ring dial with painted fancy Roman numerals for the 24 hours, concentric gold ring dial with stars, the sun and sunrays. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 11''', rhodium-plated, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock- absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,500

Sold: USD 1,600

LOT 380

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Swatch, "Platinum 12999", case No. 06969, Ref. No. 2840-P. Produced in a limited edition in 1993.Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with 47 hours autonomy, blue leather strap and stainless steel Swatch buckle. Accompanied by a heavy, square, polished metal fitted box.

C. two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back, hooded lugs. D. gold and blue, skeletonized in the center, outer dark blue ring dial with painted fancy Roman numerals for the 24 hours, concentric gold ring dial with stars, the sun and sunrays. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 11''', rhodium-plated, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock- absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,500

LOT 381

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Tabbah, "Saga", Automatic. Produced in the 1990's.Fine, rectangular, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's quartz wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Tabbah clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished, case back with 4 screws, bezel engraved with Roman numerals, screwed-down winding crown, mobile lugs, sapphire crystal. D. guilloché white with minute graduation, aperture for the date. "Fancy" yellow gold hands. M. with quartz standardization.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 27 x 40 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,425 - 1,875

LOT 382

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

TAG Heuer, "Link Chronograph". Produced in the 1990's.Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, date and a stainless steel and yellow gold TAG Heuer link bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, revolving and graduated gold bezel, sapphire crystal. D. black with applied tritium-coated yellow gold indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 7750, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 40 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 600 - 1,200

Sold: USD 650

LOT 383

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

TechnoMarine, "TechnoSquare Chrono Diamonds", Ref. DTSC09. Produced circa 2000.Fine and unusual, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel and diamonds lady's quartz wristwatch with olive-shaped button chronograph, registers and date.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, bezel pavé-set with diamonds, case back with screws, sapphire crystal. D. mother-of-pearl with purple-colored fancy Arabic numerals, auxiliary purple-colored dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, aperture for the date. "Dauphine" skeletonized steel hands. M. Cal. ETA 251.471 with quartz standardization.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim.32 x 43 mm.Total of 124 round diamonds with 1.20 cts.

Grading System: A

USD 800 - 1,600

LOT 384

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Telda, "Rattrapante Antimagnetic". Produced in the 1950's.Fine, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button split-seconds chronograph, registers and pulsometer.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, teardrop lugs. D. matte silver with copper-colored Arabic numerals and dots, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, pulsometer graduation to 15 pulsations. "Feuille" steel hands. M. Cal. 16''', rhodium-plated, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, co-axial button in the winding crown for the split-seconds function.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,820 - 4,820

LOT 385

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

"Aime ton semblable tends lui une main secourable". Produced by Tempor Watch Co., Swiss, circa 1930.Fine, triangular, keyless, silver Masonic watch.

C. three-piece, front bezel decorated with Masonic symbols, case back centered with Solomon's Temple, Masonic symbols around. D. triangular white enamel, painted with vari-colored Masonic symbols for the numerals, outer minute divisions, printed with the title motto. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 13''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring.Movement signed.Dim. 67 mm. height (with bow).

Grading System: A

USD 22,000 - 3,200

LOT 386

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Tudor "Advisor", Shock-Resisting, Ref. 7926. Produced in the 1950's.Fine, center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with alarm.

C. four-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back with outer ring, winding-crown at 2 for the alarm. D. matte silver with applied triangular indexes and radium-coated dots. "Alpha" radium-coated steel hands, red-arrow hand for the alarm. M. Cal. 1474, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,210 - 1,900

LOT 387

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Universal Genève, "Tri-Compax", Ref. 12296. Produced circa 1945.Very fine, astronomic, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer, triple date calendar and moon phases.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold dart and dot indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour- and 30- minute registers, outer tachometer graduation, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 14''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,420 - 2,450

Sold: USD 4,100

LOT 388

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Universal Genève, retailed by Turler, Zurich. Produced in the 1940's.Fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. four-body, solid, polished, concave lugs. D. satiné silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 330, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 600 - 1,200

LOT 389

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Unsigned, Swiss. Produced circa 1900.Fine, hunting-cased, keyless, 18K pink gold quarter-repeating watch .

C. four-body, "bassine et filets", polished with engine-turned covers, hinged gold cuvette, transparent cover to view the movement. D. white enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring with 5-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary seconds dial. "Spade" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 21''', nickel, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with screws, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band.Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,140 - 2,750

LOT 390

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 646909, case No. 478797, Ref. 7186. Produced in the 1970's.Very fine, rectangular, extra-thin, woven and bark finished, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with a matching 18K white gold integrated Vacheron & Constantin bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished, case back with 4 screws, bark and tile finished bezel repeating the bracelet decoration, sapphire crystal. D. lapis lazuli. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 1003 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 27 mm.Approx. overall length: 175 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,250 - 7,250

LOT 391

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, case No. 505232. Produced in the 1960's.Fine and rare, asymmetric and curved, 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady's wristwatch with woven bracelet and a fancy 18K yellow gold clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished, entirely pavé-set with diamonds, case back engraved "Prestige de la France", hooded lugs, cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown. D. tiger's eye mosaique. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. K 1050/B, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 15 x 39 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,400 - 6,400

LOT 392

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 859332, case No. 722837, Ref. 91060. Produced in the 1980's.Very fine and elegant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, concave lugs, sapphire crystal.D. satiné silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Epée" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1017, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,190 - 4,190

LOT 393

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 688503, case No. 518839, Ref. 33512. Produced in the 1970's.Very fine, thin, "carré galbé", 18K yellow gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with screws, bezel pavé-set with diamonds. D. champagne. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1003/1 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 31 x 35 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,535 - 4,250

LOT 394

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Value Swiss, "L'heure d'amour". Produced in the late 1990's.Fine and unusal, center-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with an erotic automaton scene and date. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. three-body, polished, rounded and reeded bezel, straight lugs, transparent case back showing a painted and animated erotic scene. D. two-tone green with applied yellow gold dot indexes and Roman numerals, aperture for the date. "Breguet" yellow gold hands. M. mechanical with automatic winding, automaton activated by the crown at 4 o'clock.Dial and case signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,650 - 2,650

LOT 395

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Value Swiss, "L'heure d'amour - piece unique". Produced as a unique example circa 2000.Fine and unusal, skeletonized, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with an erotic automaton scene concealed in a hinged, double case with an 18K white gold Value Swiss deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. four-body, 2 hinged cases, the top one with the watch, the bottom one with the automaton, solid, polished, stepped bezel, straight lugs, transparent case back to view the movement, painted and animated erotic scene revealed when case is opened, "bombé" crystal. D. "guilloché" white with applied white gold dot indexes and Arabic numerals, white gold auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" white gold hands. M. Cal. 11''', gilt, hand-engraved and skeletonized, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapemnt, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, automaton activated by a lever at 2 o'clock.Dial, case and movement signed, case numbered "No. 004".Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 6,900 - 7,900

LOT 396

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Van der Bauwede "Magnum Chronograph". Produced in the 1990's.Fine, tonneau-shaped, silver 800 gentleman's quartz wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, date and a stainless steel Van der Bauwede deployant clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished, case back with 6 screws, hooded lugs, sapphire crystal. D. black with tritium-coated indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour register, the 1/10th of a second at 2, 60 minute register by means of a white central hand, aperture for the date. "Lozenge" tritium-coated white hands. M. Cal. 25 with quartz standardization.Dial and case signed.Dim. 40 x 48 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 600 - 1,200

Sold: USD 650

LOT 397

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Waltham Watch Co., Swiss, "Love Your Fellow Man, Lend Him a Helping Hand". Produced circa 1950's.Fine, rare and unusual, triangular, gold-filled Masonic wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished, bezel decorated with Masonic symbol, stainless steel case back. D. triangular, white, painted with vari-colored Masonic symbols for the numerals, printed with the title motto. "Triangular" and "Bâton" black hands. M. Cal. 2540, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 43 mm. height (with bow)

Grading System: A

USD 2,200 - 2,800

LOT 398

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Wyler Watch Co. Chronograph, Ref. 4930. Produced in the 1940's.Fine, large, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and an unusual balance.

C. three-body, solid, polished, reeded band, straight lugs. D. copper-color with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 60 minute register dials, outer tachometer graduation. "Alpha" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 716, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, "Incaflex" patented shock-protection balance wheel, flat balance-spring.Movement signed, numbered on the case.Diam. 40 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 860 - 1,860

Sold: USD 910

LOT 399

Important Collector's Wristwatches, P... New York, Sep 25, 2003

Vulcain, La Chaux-de-Fonds, "Cricket". Production of this model started in 1948. Fine and unusual, center-seconds, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with alarm.

C. three-body, solid, polished, the winding-crown at 2 is for setting and stopping the alarm when striking, the winding-crown at 4 is for time-setting, bronze membrane for the alarm. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and radium-coated dart indexes, outer alarm graduation. "Dauphine" radium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12 '',' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, two barrels, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 600 - 1,200