261 lots

LOT 121

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

"Yellow 3445" Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1127955, case No. 327139, Ref. 3445. Made in the late 1960s. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, screweddown case back, straight lapidated lugs. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, outer dot minute markers, subsidiary seconds dial, aperture for the date. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 27-460M, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Glucydur Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,700

Sold: USD 7,080

LOT 122

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

"Les Historiques" Vacheron Constantin, Geneve, "Les Historiques", No. 775400, case No. 654625, Ref. 92239. Made in the 1990s. Fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, concave lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "baton" hands. M. Cal. 1014/1, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness: 7 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,200 - 3,200

EUR 1,800 - 2,700

Sold: USD 3,894

LOT 123

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual". Made in the late 1960s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, concave lugs. D. Satiné silver with yellow gold faceted dart indexes and tritium-coated dots. Tritium-coated yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium- plated, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness: 12 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 800 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,888

LOT 124

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 704912, case No. 691454, Ref. 2508. Made in the late 1940s. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by an Extract of the Archives. Recently serviced by Patek Philippe.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, screwed-down case back, concave lugs, dust-protecting cap. D. Off-white with applied yellow gold faceted bâton indexes. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 27-SC, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 14,000 - 18,000

EUR 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: USD 21,830

LOT 125

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

"Oversized-Calatrava" Patek Philippe, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 924953, case No. 298757. Made in the early 1940s. Very fine and rare, large, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the original box and certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold bâton and pyramid indexes, Roman numeral at 12, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 12''', stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, 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. 35 mm. Thickness: 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 22,000 - 28,000

EUR 18,000 - 23,000

LOT 126

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

Rolex, Quartz, No. 057, Ref. J 5100. Made in a limited edition in the 1970s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, centerseconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's quartz wristwatch with date and an integrated, 18K yellow gold Rolex bracelet.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, fluted bezel and crown, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold bâton indexes and luminous dots, aperture for the date. Luminous gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. Beta 21, 13 jewels,frequency of the quartz oscillator: 8192 Hz, reduced to 256 Hz by the frequency reducer. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 38 X 40 mm. Thickness: 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,300 - 5,000

Sold: USD 7,316

LOT 127

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

So-Called "Jumbo" Patek Philippe, Genève, "Nautilus", No. 1304520, case No. 541219, Ref. 3700/1. Production of the ?Nautilus? started in 1976. Very fine and rare, oversized, "carré galbé", self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, sapphire crystal. D. Anthracite with horizontal stripes, applied tritium-coated steel bâton indexes, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 28-255 C, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Glucydur Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balancespring, 18K gold rotor segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 42 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 23,000 - 28,000

EUR 19,000 - 23,000

LOT 128

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

C. H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, No. 5071, retailed by Dillon Hanchor & Co. Wheeling, West-Virginia. Made in the 1880s. Fine and rare, keyless, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold pocket watch with split-seconds chronograph, register and ?Superior Adjustment?.

C. Three-body, "bassine et filets,? solid, polished, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph divisions, sunk subsidiary dials for the seconds and 30-minute register. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 18''', ?Superior Adjustment?, bridge caliber, maillechort, "fausses côtes" decoration, 39 jewels, straight line counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Movement signed, case numbered, dial signed by the retailer. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,700

LOT 129

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

Longines, "Chronografo Contador", Swiss, No. 3790675. Made in the 1920s. Fine, keyless, sterling silver pocket watch with chronograph, instantaneous 30-minute register and pulsometer.

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", solid, polished, engine-turned case back with monogram, hinged cuvette engraved with various Longines "Grand Prix" award medals. D. White enamel with bold painted Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph divisions, outermost pulsometer graduation to 30 pulsations, sunk subsidiary dials for the seconds and the 30-minute register. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 19.73N, rhodium-plated, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 800 - 1,200

EUR 650 - 1,000

Sold: USD 1,003

LOT 130

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 322558, case No. 197489. Made circa 1904. Fine and rare, keyless, silver and gold, ?Demi-Chronomètre? pocket watch.

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", solid, polished, gold furniture, case back engraved with a dragon and a crown, silver hinged cuvette with inscription dated 1904. D. White enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds dial. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal.18 1/2???, frosted gilt, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement ?á moustache?, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

Sold: USD 1,180

LOT 131

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

Longines, "Chronografo Contador Rattrapante", No. 4290263. Made in the 1920s. Fine and rare, keyless, 18K yellow gold pocket watch with square button split-seconds chronograph, instantaneous 30-minute register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", solid, polished, hinged cuvette engraved with various Longines "Grand Prix" award medals, split-seconds push-button on the case band. D. White enamel with bold painted Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph divisions, outermost tachometer and telemeter graduation to 1000 m., sunk subsidiary dials for the seconds and the 30-minute register. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 19.73N, rhodium-plated, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, Breguet balance spring, visible split-seconds mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,800 - 3,600

EUR 2,300 - 3,000

Sold: USD 3,304

LOT 132

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

Ch. Léon Guinand, Locle, No. 38784. Made circa 1900. Fine, keyless, 14K pink gold pocket watch with split-seconds chronograph and register.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute and outermost 1/5th seconds chronograph divisions, sunk subsidiary dials for the seconds and 30- minute register. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 18''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator, split-seconds mechanism under the dial.Dial and movement signed. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 2,000 - 3,000

LOT 133

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

?Foliage and Flowers? Jn. Fs. Bautte à Genève, No. 6460. Made circa 1820. Fine and rare, very thin, 18K yellow gold and enamel pocket watch.

C. Two-body, solid, decorated with blue and white-enameled scrolls and flower decoration over engine-turning, central medallion, reeded band. D. White enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Yellow gold ?Breguet? hands. M. 17???, gilt brass, full plate, entirely decorated with scrolls and flowers, 11 jewels, cylinder escapement, brass balance, flat balance spring. Movement signed. Diam. 42 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,700 - 2,500

Sold: USD 2,242

LOT 134

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

Czapek & Cie. à Geneve, No. 7163. Made in the 1850s. Fine and rare, 18K gold pocket watch.

C. Four-body, solid, reeded band, case back engraved in a floral pattern, in the center the portrait of a gentleman, hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. Cal. 17"', frosted gilt, bridge caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, 3-arm brass balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,300 - 4,200

Sold: USD 4,484

LOT 135

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

E. Gübelin, Luzern, No. 96955, case No. 401625. Made in the 1950s. Very fine and unusual, large, keyless, 18K yellow gold dress watch with black 24-hour dial.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides. D. Black enamel with applied yellow gold ?bâton? markers and concentric 24- hour graduation, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold ?épée" hands. M. Cal. 17''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 2,300 - 3,000

EUR 1,900 - 2,500

LOT 136

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

"Aime ton semblable, tends lui une main secourable" Tempor Watch Co., Swiss, "Aime ton semblable, tends lui une main secourable", case by Holy Frères. Made in the 1930s. Fine and very unusual, triangular, keyless, silver Masonic watch with multi-colored enamel dial.

C. Three-body, solid, front bezel decorated with Masonic symbols and the blue-enameled letters "GJB", case back centered with Solomon's Temple surrounded by Masonic symbols. D. White enamel, painted with multi-colored Masonic symbols as numerals, outer minute graduation with blue Arabic 5 minute markers, center with the title motto. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 13''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 5 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Case and movement signed. Dim. 68 mm. height (with bow).

Grading System: A

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,500 - 3,300

Sold: USD 4,720

LOT 137

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

Robert Roskell, Liverpool, No. 9791. Made circa 1810. Very fine and rare, hunting-cased, 18K yellow gold pocket watch.

C. Three body, ?bassine?, solid, polished, entirely engineturned, front cover with medallion dated 1813. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold ?spade? hands. M. Hinged, gilt brass, full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusée and chain, 13 jewels with 4 in screwed châtons, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, diamond endstone, engraved balance bridge. Dial and back plate signed, case hallmarked, movement also engraved: ?Patent?. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,200 - 2,800

EUR 1,800 - 2,300

Sold: USD 2,596

LOT 138

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte B/ Dresden, No. 31221. Sold in 1892 for 709 Reichsmark. Very fine and rare, hunting-cased, keyless, 18K pink gold ?1a? quality pocket watch with chronograph.

C. Four-body, "Lucia?, solid, polished, front with monogram ?JT?, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, outermost 1/5th seconds chronograph divisions, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold "spade" hands. M. Cal. 19"', frosted gilt, Glashütte 3/4 plate, 21 jewels with 2 in screwed gold châtons, straight line gold lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, anti-magnetic Breguet balance-spring, diamond endstone, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator, engraved balance bridge, visible chronograph works with gold wheels. Dial and case signed, case and movement numbered. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 4,000

EUR 1,700 - 3,300

Sold: USD 8,850

LOT 139

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

Charles Frodsham, AD. Fmsz, By Appointment to the Queen, 84 Strand, London, No. 07529. Very fine, hunting-cased, keyless, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold pocket watch. Made circa 1900.

C. Four-body, ?bassine et filets?, solid, polished, hinged gold cuvette. D. Off-white with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 20???, frosted gilt, 3/4-plate, 17 jewels with 4 in screwed châtons, free-sprung lateral counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature screws and mean-time nuts, blued steel double overcoiled Breguet balance spring, double roller, diamond endstone, repeating on gongs through activating slide on the band. Dial and movement signed. Case hallmarked. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 7,500 - 9,000

Sold: USD 10,620

LOT 140

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... New York, Mar 15, 2006

"Pasha" Cartier, "Pasha", Automatic, Ref. 1989. Made in the 1990s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, case back with 8 screws, unidirectional revolving graduated bezel, "Vendôme" type lugs, winding-crown with sapphire-set protection cap, sapphire crystal. D. Off-white with painted Arabic numerals and luminous indexes, aperture for the date. Blued steel luminous "lozenge" hands. M. Cal. 191, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" and special "Cartier" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness: 10 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 5,500 - 6,500

EUR 4,600 - 5,500