320 lots

LOT 161

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

?Ref. 3426? Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 789662, case No. 2624915, Ref. 3426. Made in the 1960s. Fine, flat, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe (Gay Frères) bracelet.

C. Three-body, solid, polished with straight lugs. D. Champagne with engraved indexes. Yellow gold "bâton" 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 Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness: 7 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,500 - 6,000

EUR 3,700 - 5,000

LOT 162

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

?Ref. 3523? Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 1160879, case No. 2656213, Ref. 3523. Made in the 1970s. Fine and rare, cushion-shaped, extra-flat, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K gold integrated Patek Philippe bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed. D. Champagne with painted indexes. Black steel "baton" hands. M. Cal. 175, rhodium-plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, Geneva Quality Hallmark, 18 jewels, lever escapement, shock absorber, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, and isochronism, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 28 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 3,000 - 3,700

Sold: USD 4,140

LOT 163

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

?Cuff Links? Patek Philippe, Genève ?Golden Ellipse?. Made in the 1970s.

Fine pair of 18K yellow gold cuff links with blued gold ?dials?.

Grading System: A

USD 1,200 - 1,800

EUR 1,000 - 1,500

Sold: USD 1,495

LOT 164

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

?Gondolo? Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Gondolo?, Ref. 5010. Made circa 2000. Very fine, rectangular, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman?s wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 4 screws, stepped sides, sapphire crystal. D. Silver with applied gold arabic 12 and black bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Gold ?feuille? hands. M. Cal. 215, 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, selfcompensating free- sprung flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement siged. Dim. 28 x 35 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 5,000 - 6,000

EUR 4,200 - 5,000

Sold: USD 7,015

LOT 165

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

"Toledo" Vacheron Constantin, Genève, ?Les Historiques - Toledo 1952", No. 947538, case No. 777800, Ref. 47300. Circa 2003. Very fine, cushion-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date, moon phase and an 18K white gold Vacheron Constantin buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, waisted and stepped, case back with 4 screws, ?bombé? sapphire crystal. D. Satiné silver with ?guilloché? center, applied white gold pyramidal indexes and 4 Arabic numerals, concentric days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phase. White gold "bâton" hands. M. Caliber 1125, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, 21K gold rotor segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 35 x 35 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 14,000 - 18,000

EUR 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: USD 14,950

LOT 166

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

"Ref. 49002" Vacheron Constantin, Genève, "Automatic", No. 804305, case No. 628172, Ref. 49002. Made in the 1990s. Very fine, self-winding, water resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer and date.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, back with 4 screws. D. White with applied gold baton indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer tachometer graduation, aperture for the date. Gold "baton" hands. M. 1136 rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 12,000 - 14,000

EUR 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 14,950

LOT 167

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

"Royal Chronometer Automatic" Vacheron Constantin, Genève, No. 847955, case No. 694044, Ref. 47021. Made in the 1990s. Very fine and rare, center-seconds, selfwinding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K white gold Vacheron Constantin buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, concave lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Off-white with applied white gold radial Roman numerals and faceted indexes, aperture for the date. White gold "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 1126/1, rhodium-plated, "oeilde- perdrix" and "fausses côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 21K gold rotor segment. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,300 - 4,200

Sold: USD 6,325

LOT 168

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

"Ricochet" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1142408, case No. 320306, Ref. 788/4. Made in the 1960s. Very fine and rare, keyless, 18K hammered yellow gold "Ricochet" dress watch.

C. Hand-made, in 2 pieces, solid, asymmetrical, with radial "sunburst" chasing. D. Hammered gold with en suite decoration, black indexes. Black "bâton" 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 balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 38 mm. Thickness: 6 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,300 - 5,000

LOT 169

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

?The Walnut? Rolex, Ref. 5482. Made in the 1950s. Fine and unusual, 18K yellow gold watch in the form of a walnut.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, encased into an 18K yellow gold spring-loaded walnut shell. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes. Yellow gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 282, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. of the inner case 15 mm. Thickness: 6 mm. Walnut actual size.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,800 - 3,800

EUR 2,300 - 3,200

Sold: USD 5,060

LOT 170

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

"Rubies and Diamonds" Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 482403, case No. 321088. Made circa 1950. Very fine and spectacular, 18K pink gold, ruby and diamond-set lady's bracelet watch in the form of a belt with buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, the integral strap made of articulated fish-scale links, the buckle fastening and slide set with 76 rubies and 21 diamonds. D. Silvered with applied gold bâton markers and Arabic numerals. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 153/IB, 7''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating blued steel Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 260 mm. overall.

Grading System: AAA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,500

Sold: USD 11,500

LOT 171

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

"Lapis Lazuli" Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, retailed by Black, Starr & Frost in New York, No. 312656. Made circa 1905. Very fine, unique, keyless, 18K gold, lapis lazuli and diamond lady's pendant watch with matching 18K gold, lapis lazuli and diamond brooch.

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", solid, polished, back-rim decorated in scroll pattern set with 8 round diamonds, lapis lazuli center. D. White enamel with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track with red Arabic 5-minute markers, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 11''', rhodiumplated, 16 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring. Movement signed Vacheron & Constantin, dial and movement signed Black, Starr & Frost. Diam. 31 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,300 - 4,200

Sold: USD 3,220

LOT 172

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

?Quarter-Repeat? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 19044. Made circa 1820. Very fine and rare, quarter-repeating, 18K pale pink gold pocket watch.

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", solid, engine-turned case back and band, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Pale pink gold "lozenge? hands. M. 17???, full plate, gilt brass, fusée and chain, verge escapement, 3-arm brass balance, flat balance spring, pierced and chased cock, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 800 - 1,200

Sold: USD 2,760

LOT 173

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 396946, case No. 246611. Made in the 1920s. Fine, thin, keyless, 18K gold dress watch.

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", solid, polished, stepped bezel, hinged gold cuvette and case back. D. Two-tone silver with bold Breguet numerals, outer minute track, "guilloché" center and outer rim, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 17''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 800 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,495

LOT 174

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

"Montre Couteau" Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 569637, case No. 369969, Ref. 6345. Made in the 1950s. Very fine and rare, extra thin, keyless, 18K white gold "montre couteau" dress watch.

C. Three-body with very thin edge, solid, brushed, polished bezel, integrated semi-oval bow. D. Satiné silver with applied white gold bâton indexes. White gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1003, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness: 4 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 800 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,495

LOT 175

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

Lot of 2 deck watches a. Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, ?Chronomètre?, No. 446078, case No. 282893. Made circa 1940. Fine and rare, large, silver, keyless deck and pocket lever chronometer.

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, silver, hinged cuvette, back with presentation inscription. D. Silver, brushed, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, large subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 22???, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws, Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 59 mm.
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b. Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, ?Chronomètre?, No. 444775, case No. 279603. Made circa 1940. Fine and rare, large, silver, keyless deck and pocket lever chronometer.
C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, silver, hinged cuvette. D. Silver, brushed, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, large subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 22??? 73, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold timing screws, Breguet balance spring, swanneck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 59 mm.
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Grading System: AAA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,300 - 5,000

Sold: USD 7,475

LOT 176

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

Lot of 2 dress watches a. Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 263812, case No. 152722. Made circa 1900. Fine, keyless, silver dress watch with vermicelli case.

C. Four-body, "bassine", solid, entirely ?vermicelli?-decorated, front with blank gold shield, hinged silver cuvette with inscribed technical details. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold "spade" hands. M. Cal. 18???, gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line counterpoised lever escapement, cut bi-metallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 49 mm.

b. Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, ?Demi-Chronomètre?, No. 279400, case No. 168912. Made circa 1900. Fine and rare, keyless, 18K pink gold pocket lever chronometer.

C. Four-body, "bassine", solid, polished, hinged gold cuvette with inscribed technical details. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold "spade" hands. M. Cal. 18???, gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,700 - 2,500

Sold: USD 2,530

LOT 177

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

?Miniature? Swiss, probably Geneva. Made circa 1850. Very fine and rare, miniature, 18K yellow gold pendant watch.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, polished, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Gold ?Breguet? hands. M. 6???, gilt, bridge caliber, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, 3-arm brass balance, flat balance spring. Case hallmarked. Diam. 17 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: USD 1,955

LOT 178

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 343985, case No. 3589. Specially made for J. E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, circa 1910. Fine, keyless, 18K gold lady's pendant watch.

C. Four-body, "bassine", hinged case back with monogram, gold cuvette. D. White enamel with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Gold "spade" hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''', rhodiumplated, 16 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring. Movement signed, dial, case and movement also signed by the retailer. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 600 - 1,000

EUR 500 - 800

Sold: USD 1,265

LOT 179

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

?Lac Léman? S. G., Genève, case No. 107. Made circa 1820. Fine, thin, 18K yellow gold and painted on enamel pendant watch.

C. Three-body, "demi-bassine", reeded case band, case back very finely painted with a scene depicting the ?Lac Léman? area in Switzerland?s Jura mountains within a gold frame, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Pink gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 9???, frosted gilt, bridge caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, 3-arm brass balance, flat balance spring. Case signed. Diam. 24 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,300 - 3,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: USD 1,610

LOT 180

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 07, 2005

?Ostrich Feathers? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 289454, case No. 177512. Made circa 1892. Very fine, hunting-cased, keyless, 18K pale pink gold pocket watch with unusual dial and movement.

C. Four-body, "bassine", solid, polished, hinged gold cuvette with inscription. D. White enamel with painted stylized Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Gold "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 20''', Ostrich feather engraved pink gold bridges on frosted gilt and silver base plate, 19 jewels, straight line counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, Brandt & Hofmann?s micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 4,000

EUR 1,700 - 3,300

Sold: USD 6,900