350 lots

LOT 1

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

A. Swiss, second half of the 19th century. Made for Freccero. Very fine, brass and steel rounding-up tool. B. Swiss. Made in the second half of the 19th century. Fine, steel pivot polishing machine (Jacot tool) with attachments in original fitted box with drawer. C. Swiss. ?Accessoires pour outil à arrondir?. Made in the second half of the 19th century. Fine, steel and brass accessories for a rounding-up tool, in original fitted box.

A. Large crank lever wheel, horizontal slide controlled by a lever and a nut, depth slides, wooden base. Dim. 20 x 11 cm. In good condition, cleaned and varnished. B.Screw-adjusted calibrated centers, driven by a bow. Dim. 27 x 13 cm. In good condition C.Dim. 11 x 13 cm. In good condition

USD 500 - 1,000

EUR 400 - 800

Sold: USD 1,770

LOT 2

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Swiss. Made for Freccero in the second half of the 19th Century. Fine, large, brass and steel rounding-up tool.

Large, brass crank lever wheel, adjustable horizontal slide, centered cutter with stop screws, stationary dead center wheel holder, circular brass foot on wooden base. Dim. 32 x 15 cm. In good condition, cleaned and varnished.

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: USD 2,714

LOT 3

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Swiss. Made in the second half of the 19th Century. Fine, steel and brass rounding-up tool on wooden base. Accompanied by additional attachments.

Large brass wheel with turned wooden handle driving the pulley, horizontal slide with two knurled stop screws, wheel between turns on a slide, cylindrical brass rod on wooden base within a larger, round wooden base with additional attachments. Diam. 40 cm. In good condition

USD 800 - 1,200

EUR 650 - 1,000

Sold: USD 2,950

LOT 4

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Swiss, circa 1906. Made for Freccero. Fine, steel rounding-up tool on wooden base.

Large wheel with turned wooden handle driving the pulley, horizontal slide with two knurled stop screws, wheel between turns on a slide, cylindrical steel rod on wooden base. Dim. 19 x 29 cm. In good condition, cleaned and varnished.

USD 800 - 1,200

EUR 650 - 1,000

Sold: USD 2,478

LOT 5

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Swiss. Made in the second half of the 19th Century, for Freccero. Fine and rare, brass and steel face-plate engine.

Centering plate with three dog clamps, centering post, driven via two-wheel transmission and crank lever, unidirectional slide rest with angular and tilt adjustments, depth controlled by a knurled nut, T-rest, wooden base. Dim. 29 x 55 cm. In good condition, cleaned and varnished.

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,200 - 2,000

Sold: USD 3,776

LOT 6

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Swiss or French. Made in the early 19th Century, for Freccero. Very fine, brass and steel wheel cutting engine on wooden base.

Horizontal brass dividing plate set with 21 rows of divisions covering diverse needs, spring-loaded hinged locking arm, vertical depth slide rest with crank lever finished with wood knob, slide "fast" cutting arm set on a pivoted bracket without a scale, 4 steel feet mounted on wooden base. Dim. 24 x 30 cm. In good condition, cleaned and varnished.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: USD 7,080

LOT 7

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Swiss or French. Made circa 1890. Fine brass oil lamp, converted to electricity.

Mounted on a horizontal rod with height adjustment and finger loop, oil reservoir and burner, cylindrical oil cistern, glass shade, circular brass base. Height 53 mm. In good condition

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 800 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,652

LOT 8

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?The Lighthouse? GLT (Guilmet), Paris, circa 1910. Fine and very rare steel and brass, eight day going, hour and half-hour striking automaton clock in the shape of a lighthouse

C. Circular with upper glazed section revealing the revolving ?lamp?, with three colored faceted crystals over gallery above ?stone? work tower on slate base. D. Silver with radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions. Blued steel ?Poker? hands. M. Circular, brass, large going barrel, anchor escapement, spring suspension with Y-shaped arrangement connecting to the pendulum which animates the ?lamp?, micrometric regulator. Striking on a bell. Movement punched with maker?s mark. Dim. Height 60 cm base diameter 22 cm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,400 - 3,200

Sold: USD 7,080

LOT 9

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?The Battleship? Fine and very rare bronze, brass and chrome eight day going automaton desk clock with aneroid barometer and thermometer, in the form of a gunship. Made circa 1910.

C. Heavy bronze with two revolving gun turrets, one housing the clock, the other the barometer, chrome funnels, one mounted with thermometer, chrome helm and cleat, chrome and brass railing, hull with chrome port holes and spinning brass propeller on slate and brass base. D. Silver with radial Roman numerals, blued steel ?Scotties? hands. M. Circular gilt with monometallic balance, large brass movement in the base driving the propeller and the revolving turrets. Dim: H. 26 cm W. 30 cm L .47 cm D. 19 cm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 7,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,500 - 6,500

Sold: USD 21,240

LOT 10

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Cupid?s Fountain? French, No. 914, circa 1860 Unusual bronze and glass hour and half-hour striking eight day going table clock with automaton waterfall

C. Fountain form, rectangular upper section with gilt acanthus frieze over torch pillars surmounted by Cupid and a rose bouquet with single automaton rose attached to the pendulum, centered by gilt cat-tail wreath bezel over Bacchic mask fountain head with swirling glass water automata flowing into a gilt basin with two silver gilt swans over base with glass drawer raised on achantocladdus feet. D. Gilt with radial Roman chapter ring with central ground winding holes. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands M. Round gilt brass with hammer striking on gong, anchor escapement, count wheel on the back plate, single hammer striking on a bell, pendulum with sillk suspension separate going train for the automaton waterfall. Dim. H. 53 cm, W. 22 cm, D. 16 cm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 2,000 - 2,800

Sold: USD 5,546

LOT 11

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Ellipse" Patek Philippe, Genève. Made in the 1980s. Fine, gilt brass "Ellipse" shop clock.

C. Two-body, polished. D. Blue with applied gilt bâton indexes and hands. M. With quartz standardization. Dial signed. Dim. 30 x 27 cm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,300 - 3,800

EUR 2,600 - 3,000

Sold: USD 4,012

LOT 12

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Dead Center Seconds? Omega, Swiss, No. 10600650. Made in 1944. Fine, square, 8-day going, gilt brass desk clock with center-seconds.

C. Brushed side panels, hinged back door, gilt bun feet. D. Green painted background covered by chased swirling branch pattern, silvered with applied bâton and Roman numerals, outer minute track with Arabic 5 minutes/seconds. Gilt ?feuille? hands. M. Cal. 60 mm, gilt brass, 20 jewels, indirect center seconds, lever escapement, bimetallic balance, flat balancespring. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 129 x 129 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,200 - 1,800

EUR 1,000 - 1,400

Sold: USD 1,888

LOT 13

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Solar-Powered Clock? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 872904, Ref. 902 50. Made circa 1980. Fine, rectangular, gilt brass, solar-powered clock with electric remontoir. Accompanied by the original fitted box.

C. Brushed brass, 4 square columns, top with solar cells, hinged back door. D. Matte silver with bâton indexes. Brass ?circle? hour hand and ?bâton? minute hand. M. Based on a 17''' Gondolo keyless mechanical movement, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monomeetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold and 1 position, ?swan neck? micrometer regulator, solar-powered with lithium battery back-up, driving a remontoir train which replaces the barrel spring. Dial and movement signed. Dim. height 13,5 cm., width 14 cm., depth 9 cm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,500

Sold: USD 5,664

LOT 14

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Zenith, Le Locle, ?Chronomètre,? No. 32655. Made in the 1940s. Fine, mahogany, bezel-set, two-day going marine chronometer with 54-hour power reserve indicator.

C. Two-body with brass protected corners. Brass bowl and gimbaled suspension. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute/hour ring with 24-hour graduation, subsidiary seconds and up-and-down indication. Blued steel ?alpha? hands. M. Cal. 260, gilt brass, 3/4 plate with cylindrical pillars secured by screws, ?fausses côtes? and ?oeil-de-perdrix? decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, two-arm monometallic balance with screws, self-compensating Breguet balance spring with terminal curves. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. Bowl 90 mm., box 15 x 15 x 11 cm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,300

EUR 800 - 1,000

Sold: USD 2,832

LOT 15

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

A. Lange and Sohne, Glashütte b/Dresden., No. 5661 , circa 1940. Fine, two-day marine box chronometer with 56-hour power reserve sector

C. Beach with glazed top, gimbaled brass bowl with screwdown glazed bezel, gimbal ring locked by swiveling arm mounted in the front right corner. D. Silvered, Arabic hour numerals, subsidiary seconds at 6, up-and-down indicator at 12. Gold ?Spade? hands. M. 84 mm, brass full plate, turned pillars secured by screws, ?oeil-de-perdrix? decoration, fusee and chain, Harrisons maintaining power, Earnshaw spring-detent escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with four circular mean time weights and two temperature nuts, free-sprung helical balance spring with outer terminal curves. Dial, case and movement signed and numbered. Dim: height, width and depth: 18 cm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,700 - 2,500

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

Sold: USD 4,248

LOT 16

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Low Max Inc, New York, movement by Thomas Mercer, circa 1950. Unusual and rare, two-day going marine chronometer with 24-hour dial, 56-hour power reserve sector and half-second/10 second electrical impulse for regulating slave timepieces.

C. Ebonized hardwood and bakelite with aluminium corners, aluminium bowl, held in place by black foam. D. Silvered, outer track graduated for minutes and 24 hours, aperture at 6 to view the seconds wheel and electrical contacts, up-and-down indicator at 12. Blued ?Spade? hands. M. 82 mm, 13 jewels, brass full plate, ring turned pillars secured by screws, ?oeil-de-perdrix? decoration, fusee and chain, Harrison?s maintaining power , Earnshaw spring-detent escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with two circular mean time weights and two temperature nuts, free-sprung helical balance spring with outer terminal curves. Dial, case and movement signed and numbered. Dim: height, width and depth: 21 x 21 x 15 cm

Grading System: AA

USD 1,700 - 2,500

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

Sold: USD 3,304

LOT 17

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Le Coultre, Swiss, retailed by Golay Fils & Stahl, Genève. Made circa 1940. Fine and rare, rectangular, leather-covered and chrome, 8-day going desk clock with day of the week, date and power-reserve indicator.

C. Leather-covered with folding back cover, hinged chrome case. D. Silvered with luminescent Arabic numerals, outer graduation for the minute track, inner graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the day of the week and the up-and-down indication. Luminous ?skeleton? hands. M. Rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, 3/4 plate, lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, quick-set lever to adjust the date. Dial and movement signed, case and movement numbered. Dim. 5.5 x 8 cm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 800 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,180

LOT 18

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

A.Movado, Swiss, ?Calendermeto?. Production started in 1948. Fine, leather-covered ?Ermetos?, stainless steel and sterling silver keyless purse watches with triple date calendar and moon phases. B.Movado, Swiss ?Ermeto?. circa 1940. Fine britannia black lacquer ?Ermeto? with original box and instructions

A.C. Three-body, polished, black leather, folding strut on the back. D. Two-tone silver with Arabic numerals, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. ?Alpha? hands. M. Cal. 155, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Patented Ermeto winding device by means of the sliding case. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 51 x 35 mm. B.C. Three-body, polished, with monogram. D. Two-tone silver with applied Arabic numerals. ?Alpha? hands. M. Rhodiumplated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Patented Ermeto winding device by means of sliding the case. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 51 x 35 mm.

Grading system (?Calendermeto?)

C 4-16 D 3-5-01 M 3* A

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 800 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,770

LOT 19

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

A lot of three timepieces A. Jaeger-LeCoultre, No. 2302486, Ref. 11167.71. Made in the 1960s. Fine and unusual, rectangular, gold-plated and simulated tortoise shell desk alarm-clock with date.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, hinged cover to convert from purse to desk clock, back crown at 5 to activate the central revolving alarm dial, another at 7 for time-setting and winding. D. Champagne with painted radial Roman numerals, aperture for the date. Black "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 911, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 40 x 52 mm. Thickness 9 mm. To be sold without reserve.

B. Tiffany & Co., New York, ?8 Days?. Made in the 1940s by Looping S. A., Switzerland. Fine, leather covered, eight day going, keyless, extensible travel or desk clock.

C. Four-body, brushed, leather-covered. D. Matte silver with printed gold Roman numerals and luminous indexes. Luminous "épée" hands. M. Cal. 18"', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balancespring, alarm setting button on the winding-crown. Dial signed, movement and case signed ?Looping S. A?. Dim. 63 x 57 x 25 mm.

C. Movado, Swiss, No. 7787. Made in the 1940s. Fine and unusual, crocodile leather-covered and gilt metal, keyless, patented extensible travel or purse watch.

C. Four-body, polished, crocodile leather-covered. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 8''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 43 x 26 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading system (Tiffany & Co.)

C 3-6 D 3-05-01 M 3* A

Grading System: A

USD 500 - 1,000

EUR 400 - 800

Sold: USD 2,124

LOT 20

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Futurematic" Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Futurematic". Made in the 1950s. Fine, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 40-hour power-reserve and back winder.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped bezel, case back with screwed- down ring, concave lugs. D. Satiné silver with applied pink gold faceted dart indexes, sunk "guilloché" subsidiary dials for the seconds and the up-anddown indication. Pink gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 497/1, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock- absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 2,000 - 2,800

Sold: USD 4,366

LOT 21

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Moon Phase? Ulysse Nardin, No. 0924, Ref. 311/51. Made in the 1980s. Very fine, astronomic, 18K gold lady?s wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed. D. Matte silver with applied faceted gold dart indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the days of the week and the months, outer graduation for the days of the month, aperture for the moon phases at 12. Gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 31.3.088, gilt, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 27 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,800 - 3,200

EUR 2,200 - 2,500

Sold: USD 4,130

LOT 22

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Medical Chronograph? Ulysse Nardin, Locle, case No. 23789, Ref. 8923. Made in the 1940s. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, pulsometer and register.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with painted luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer pulsometer graduation to 30 pulsations. Luminous "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 13???, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial and case signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 2,124

LOT 23

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Medical Chronograph" Longines, No. 8922185, Ref. 5967. Made in the late 1950s. Fine, large, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, inclined bezel, lapidated lugs. D. Champagne with painted Arabic numerals, outer minutes and 1/5th seconds track with Arabic 5-minute/seconds markers, outer black pulsometer scale, subsidiary dials for the seconds and 30-minute register. Pink gold "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 30 CH, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 4,130

LOT 24

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Jaeger-LeCoultre. Made in the 1950s. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. Two-body, polished, screwed-down case back, lapidated lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds and 30-minute register, outer tachometer graduation in blue. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 13???, rhodium- plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, blued steel flat balancespring. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,500

Sold: USD 6,490

LOT 25

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Longines, "Chronograph", No. 8441486, Ref. 6234. Made in the late 1950s. Fine, large, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, inclined bezel, straight lugs. D. Matte silver with pink gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes, outer minutes and 1/5th seconds track with Arabic 5-minute/ seconds markers, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations, subsidiary dials for the seconds and the 30-minute register. Pink gold "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 30 CH, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 4,720

LOT 26

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Type XX? Breguet, "Type XX", No. B 21620. Made in the 1970s. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel military-type aviator's wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph, 12-hour and 30-minute registers and a black calibrated bezel.

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back, graduated revolving bezel, lapidated lugs. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 14''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial signed, case numbered. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 5,500 - 7,000

LOT 27

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Rattrapante? Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Genève, No. 0478, Ref. 511-52. Made in the 1970s. Fine and rare, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button split-second chronograph, registers, moon phases, date and a yellow gold-plated Ulysse Nardin buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, subsidiary ?guilloché? dials for the seconds, the day of the month, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, aperture for the moon phases. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 13???, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance- spring, the coaxial single button on the winding-crown is to start or stop the split-seconds chronograph. Dial and case signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 8,500 - 10,000

EUR 6,700 - 8,000

Sold: USD 9,912

LOT 28

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Antimagnetic? Breitling Genève, Ref. 7104. Made in the 1970s. Fine, tonneau-shaped, antimagnetic, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and date.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel, hooded lugs. D. Bi-color satiné silver and black with luminous bâton indexes, subsidiary oval dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer 1/5th seconds scale, aperture for the date between 4 and 5. Luminous red "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 7740, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 40 x 47 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,200 - 1,800

EUR 1,000 - 1,400

LOT 29

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Speedmaster? Omega, "Speedmaster Professional", Ref. 2998-2. Made in 1966. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph and registers.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back engraved with the ?Speedmaster? logo, anti-magnetic protecting cap, tachometer graduation on the black bezel, stylized lapidated lugs. D. Black with luminous bâton indexes, subsidiary ?guilloché? dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 321, gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

LOT 30

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Flightmaster" Omega, "Flightmaster". Made in 1971. Fine, tonneau-shaped, two time zone, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with 4 hands and 3 crowns, round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and an Omega stainless steel bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and instruction manual.

C. Two-body, polished, brushed, screwdown case back, overlapping hooded lugs, outer revolving ring for the 60- minutes. Crowns at 3 for time setting, between 8 and 9 for revolving minute ring, and between 10 and 11 for second time-zone. D. Bi-color grey and black, luminous indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer revolving ring for the 60 minutes. Luminous white "bâton" hands, "flèche" orange hand for the chronograph, luminous blue hand for the second time zone (GMT hand). M. Cal. 911, coppercolored, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 43 x 52 mm. Thickness: 15 mm. To be sold without reserve.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 800 - 1,600

Sold: USD 2,950

LOT 31

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Speedmaster? Omega, "Speedmaster Professional - Moon Phases", No. 4335784. Made in 1979. Very fine and rare, large, astronomic, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, date, moon phases and a stainless steel Omega link bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, tachometer graduation on the black bezel, screwed-down case back embossed with the ?Speedmaster? logo, anti-magnetic protecting cap, stylized lapidated lugs. D. Black with luminous indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12- hour and 30-minute registers, the days of the month, aperture for the moon phases. Luminous white "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1883, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,500 - 5,500

EUR 3,600 - 4,300

Sold: USD 5,310

LOT 32

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?B-Uhr? A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i. Sa., No. 214101. Made in the 1940s. Fine and rare, oversized, indirect center-seconds, brushed steel, military aviator's wristwatch.

C. Three-body, brushed, ball-shaped winding-crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes in 60 minutes/ seconds, concentric, in 12 hours, triangular index for the 60. Luminous "lozenge" hands. M. Cal. 21''', gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring. Movement signed. Diam. 55 mm. Thickness 20 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,400 - 3,200

Sold: USD 3,776

LOT 33

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Spitfire? International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Sincere 'Spitfire' Perpetual Calendar,? Ref. 3757. Made in a limited edition of 50 examples with either black (25) or white (25) dial, for the 50th anniversary of Sincere Watch Limited in Singapore in 2004. Fine and rare, large, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, secular perpetual calendar, moon phases and a stainless steel IWC buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, soft iron core to provide an antimagnetic shield, concave lugs, screwed-down case back and winding crown, case back embossed ?Limited Edition?, crown with ?Sincere? logo, domed sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied steel Arabic numerals, subsidiary ?guilloché? dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, the days of the month, the week, apertures for the moon phases and for the year display with 4 digits until 2499. Luminous and skeletonized steel "lozenge" hands. M. Cal. 79261, gilt brass, 39 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness: 16 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 12,000 - 18,000

EUR 9,000 - 14,000

Sold: USD 14,160

LOT 34

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Der Fliegerchronograph" International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Der Fliegerchronograph - Automatic". Made in the 1990s. Fine, large, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, day and date and a stainless steel IWC bracelet ?à petites mailles".

C. Two-body, brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, antimagnetic protecting shield, domed sapphire crystal. D. Black with white Arabic numerals and luminous indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, apertures for the days of the week and the date. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 7922, gilt brass, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,400 - 3,200

Sold: USD 3,304

LOT 35

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Mark XV" International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Mark XV -Die Fliegeruhr," Automatic, Ref. 3253. Made in the late 1990s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel IWC buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, soft iron antimagnetic inner shield, concave lugs, screwed-down case back and winding crown, domed sapphire crystal. D. Black with white painted Arabic numerals and luminous indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. C 37524, rhodium-plated, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 10 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,800 - 2,200

EUR 1,400 - 1,700

Sold: USD 2,124

LOT 36

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Fliegerchronograph" International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Der Fliegerchronograph", Ref. 3740. Made in the 1990s. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's quartz wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, date and a stainless steel IWC link bracelet.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, anti-magnetic protecting shield, domed sapphire crystal. D. Black with white Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, aperture for the date between 4 and 5. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Ca. 631, quartz standardization with mechanical chronograph mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,800 - 2,200

EUR 1,400 - 1,700

LOT 37

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Minute-Repeater" Corum, No. 15. Made in a limited number the 1990s. Fine, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Four-body, solid, polished, rounded stepped bezel, transparent case back under hinged cover, double concaved lugs, sapphire crystals. D. ?Guilloché? silver with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve, large half-round aperture to view the striking mechanism. Black "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 13''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness: 11 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 20,000 - 28,000

LOT 38

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Perpetual Temps Mecanique" Corum, "Perpetual Temps Mecanique", No. 43/100, case No. 463803, Ref. 84.111.56. Produced in a limited edition of 100 examples in the 1990s. Very fine, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Corum buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box, certificate and setting pin.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, reeded bezel, lapidated concave lugs, protected winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. Textured, ivory-colored with applied yellow gold indexes, subsidiary white ring dials for the seconds and the days of the month, the 12-hour register and the days of the week, the 30-minute register, the leap year and the months, aperture for the moon phases. Yellow gold faceted "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 2892/2, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" and "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 6,500 - 8,000

Sold: USD 9,440

LOT 39

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Régulateur-Tourbillon" Chronoswiss, "Régulateur-Tourbillon", No. 290, Ref. CH 3121 R. Made in a limited number circa 2000. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with visible one-minute flying tourbillon regulator, regulator dial, double barrel and an 18K pink gold Chronoswiss buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent screwed-down case back, ribbed back and front bezel, straight lugs, pink gold screwed bars, sapphire crystals. D. ?Guilloché? silver with painted radial Arabic numerals on an outer plain reserve, subsidiary off-center ring dial with painted Roman numerals at 12 for the hours, aperture for the visible tourbillon cage at 6. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. C. 361, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement with one-minute flying tourbillon regulator with polished steel cage and blued screws, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, double barrel. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 18,000 - 20,000

EUR 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 40

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Franck Muller, Genève, Ref. 1900 S6. Made in the 1990s. Fine, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold Franck Muller buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, sapphire crystal. D. Matte silver with applied bâton indexes, ?guilloché? subsidiary seconds dial. White gold ?feuille? hands. M. Cal. 7500, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 6 mm To be sold without reserve

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 4,248

LOT 41

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Metropolitan? Daniel Roth, "Metropolitan?, Ref. 857 ST. Made circa 2004. Fine, double-ellipse-shaped and curved, two-time zone, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch.

C. Two-body, polished, case back with 4 screws, stepped bezel, co-axial push button in the crown to adjust the different time zones, sapphire crystal. D. "Guilloché" gray with luminous Arabic numerals, apertures at 12 and 6 for major cities in different time zones, apertures for am/pm indication. White "flèche" hands. M. Cal. DR 700/21, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 38 x 41 mm. Thickness 12 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: A

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,500

Sold: USD 5,900

LOT 42

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Pathos" Chronoswiss, "Pathos", Chronographe Rattrapante No. 307, Ref. CH 7321. Made in a limited number in the late 1990s. Very fine and rare, skeletonized, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button split-seconds chronograph, registers and an 18K yellow gold Chronoswiss buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, reeded bezel and back edge, straight lugs, gold screwed bars, screwed-down transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. Skeletonized solid silver, outer 1/5th seconds scale, subsidiary ring dials for the hours and minutes in painted radial Roman numerals at 3, the seconds at 9, 12-hour register at 6 and 30-minute register at 12. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. C . 732S, skeletonized, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, skeletonized rotor, the yellow gold push-button at 10 is for the start-stop and return-to-zero functions of the pink gold split-seconds chronograph hand. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 16 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 6,500 - 8,000

Sold: USD 9,676

LOT 43

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Chrono 4" Eberhard & Co., La Chaux-de-Fonds, "Chrono 4", Ref. 31041. Made in the 2000s. Fine and unusual, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, date and a stainless steel Eberhard & Co buckle.

C. Three-body, polished, straight lugs, case back with 8 screws, domed sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied faceted steel indexes and luminous dots, horizontally aligned subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute-registers, the 24- hour indication, outer tachometer graduation, aperture for the date at 12. Luminous steel "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. EB 200, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 53 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness: 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,300 - 1,800

EUR 1,000 - 1,400

Sold: USD 3,068

LOT 44

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Sportster? Bovet Fleurier S.A., Genève, "Sportster", Ref. C 800. Made in the 2000s. Fine and unusual, asymmetric, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with Chinese dial, square button chronograph, registers, large date and a stainless steel Bovet deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, rounded polished band, brushed inclined bezel, asymmetric "Vendôme"-type lugs with screwed bars at 6, extended mobile geometrical-shaped pendant and winding-crown at 12, screwed-down transparent case back, square chronograph buttons at 11 and 1, sapphire crystals. D. Matte silver with printed black Chinese characters for the hours, subsidiary sunk dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30- minute register dials with unusual numeration, double aperture for the date at 12 with Arabic numerals. Blued steel skeletonized "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 2155, rhodium-plated, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 22K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,600

Sold: USD 4,956

LOT 45

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Reverso - Quantième Perpétuel? Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Reverso - Quantième Perpétuel Retrograde", Ref. 270.2.55. No. 279/500. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples in 2000. Very fine and rare, rectangular, double-dial, astronomic, 18K pink gold gentleman's reversible wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, night and day indication and an 18K pink gold Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Five-body, solid, polished and brushed, reeded bezel, sapphire crystals. D. On one side, "guilloché" silver with painted Arabic numerals on a plain reserve, subsidiary dials for the seconds and the leap years, half moon-shaped aperture for the night and day indication at 1. Blued steel "bâton" hands. On the other side, "guilloché" silver dial with off center dials for the days of the week and the months, retrograde sectors for the days of the month and the age of the moon with painted Arabic numerals, aperture for the moon phases. Blued steel "épée" hands. All functions can be adjusted independently from the other dial. M. Cal. 855, tonneau, copper-colored, "fausses côtes" decoration, 39 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 42 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 18,000

EUR 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: USD 25,960

LOT 46

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Portuguese Perpetual Calendar" International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Portuguese - Perpetual Calendar", Ref. 5021. Very fine and rare, large, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with secular perpetual calendar, moon phases, 7-day power-reserve and an 18K pink gold IWC deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave lugs, transparent case back with 6 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Black with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, outer dot minute markers, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the day, date, months and the 7-day up-and down indication, apertures for the moon phases and the 4-digit year. Pink gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. C 50611, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 66 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator, skeletonized bi-directional rotor with gold medallion inlay engraved "IWC ?Probus Scafusia?. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 44 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 16,000 - 25,000

Sold: USD 23,600

LOT 47

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Luminor, Ref. 6568" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor", No. E 0250/120, Ref. OP 6568. Made in a limited edition of 1200 examples in 2002. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant to 300 m., stainless steel military diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel Officine Panerai buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, transparent screwed-down case back, patented crown with security lever to wind the watch even under water, sapphire crystals. D. Black with luminous bâton indexes and Arabic numerals. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP X, rhodium-plated, special "Panerai"-decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 X 44 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,400 - 4,000

Sold: USD 3,186

LOT 48

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Luminor, Ref. 6616" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor", No. G 015/500, Ref. OP 6616. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples in 2004. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant to 300 m, stainless steel military- type diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel Officine Panerai buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, winding-crown with security lever to wind the watch even underwater, sapphire crystal. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and bâton indexes. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP III, rhodium-plated, special Panerai decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,800 - 3,800

EUR 2,200 - 3,000

Sold: USD 3,068

LOT 49

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Luminor - Marina" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor - Marina", No. B 2254/3000, Ref. OP 6519. Made in a limited edition of 3000 examples in 1999. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel and PVD-coated, military diver's wristwatch with original Panerai strap and buckle. Accompanied by fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, matte, screwed-down case back, straight lugs, patented winding-crown with security lever to wind the watch even underwater, sapphire crystal. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9. Luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 16''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 9,000 - 12,000

EUR 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 50

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Luminor - Marina" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor - Marina", No. B 1931/3000, Ref. OP 6519. Made in a limited edition of 3000 examples in 1999. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel and PVD-coated, militarytype diver's wristwatch with original Panerai buckle.

C. Three-body, matte black, screwed-down case back, straight lugs, patented winding-crown with security lever to wind the watch even underwater, sapphire crystal. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds at 9. Luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 16''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 15 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: AA

USD 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 6,500 - 8,000

LOT 51

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Left-Handed Marina Militare, Ref. 6645" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Marina Militare", No. H 0335/1000, Ref. OP 6645. Made in a limited edition of 1000 examples in 2005. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, left-handed, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel Officine Panerai buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, transparent screwed-down case back, patented crown at 9 with security lever to wind the watch even underwater, to be worn on the right arm, sapphire crystals. D. Black with luminous bâton indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at 3. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP X, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating balance-spring, ?swan neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 47 x 47 mm. Thickness 17 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,500 - 7,500

EUR 4,300 - 6,000

Sold: USD 7,670

LOT 52

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Luminor 1950" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor 1950", No. E 1222/ 1950, Ref. OP 6576. Made in a limited edition of 1950 examples in 2002. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel, military-type diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel Officine Panerai buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, transparent screwed-down engraved case back, winding-crown with security lever to wind the watch even underwater, sapphire crystals. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP X1, rhodium-plated, special Panerai decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring, ?swan neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 47 x 47 mm. Thickness 17 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,700

Sold: USD 10,974

LOT 53

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Slytech Daylight" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor Daylight - Slytech Panerai", No 040/200, Ref. 5218-207/A. Made in a limited edition of 200 examples in 1995 in collaboration with Sylvester Stallone. Fine, large and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel military- type diver's wristwatch with a large stainless steel Panerai buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back engraved with Silvester Stallone's autograph, winding crown with patented security lever to wind the watch even underwater, sapphire crystal. D. White soft enamel with black Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions with 5-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary seconds dial at 9. Luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP II, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: USD 16,520

LOT 54

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Mare Nostrum Slytech" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Mare Nostrum - Slytech - Special Edition Sylvester Stallone," No. 004/500, Ref. 5218-304. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples in 1996. Fine and very rare, large, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and a stainless steel Panerai buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, reeded bezel, screwed-down case back with engraved Sylvester Stallone signature, sapphire crystal. D. Blue with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dials. Luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 13''', rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 43 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 4 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 8,000 - 9,000

Sold: USD 11,210

LOT 55

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?I Diamanti? Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Radiomir, I Diamanti della Officine Panerai", No. E 074/105, Ref. OP 6588. Made in a limited edition of 105 examples in the 2002. Very fine and rare, large, cushion-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold and diamond-set diver?s wristwatch with date and an 18K Panerai deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, transparent screwed-down case back, screweddown winding-crown, bezel set with 47 brilliant-cut diamonds, removable wire lugs with 4 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Black with diamond-set Arabic numerals and bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, aperture for the date between 4 and 5. Luminous white gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP VII, rhodium-plated, special Panerai decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 40 x 40 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 15,000 - 18,000

EUR 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: USD 24,780

LOT 56

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Luminor Diamanti" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor Diamanti" , No. B 01/40, Ref. OP 6534. Made in a limited edition of only 40 examples in 1999. Very fine and rare, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel and diamond military-type diving wristwatch with a Panerai steel and diamond buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished, bezel, case top and crown-guard pavé-set with round diamonds, screwed-down case back, patented crown with security lever to wind the watch even under water, sapphire crystal. D. Black with Arabic numerals and indexes set with 16 baguette and 55 round diamonds. Luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP I, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 13,000 - 16,000

EUR 10,000 - 13,000

Sold: USD 25,960

LOT 57

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Luminor Submersible, Ref. 6541" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, ?Luminor Submersible 1000 m.?, Automatic, ?Diver's Professional?, No. 347/500, Ref. OP 6541. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples in 2002. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver's wristwatch with date, helium escape valve and a stainless steel Panerai buckle.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, graduated unidirectional revolving bezel, patented winding-crown with security lever, helium escape valve on the band at 9, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Blue with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP III (base 7750 P1), rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" and special "Panerai" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness: 18 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700

Sold: USD 5,310

LOT 58

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Luminor Submersible, Ref. 6561" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor Submersible", Automatic, No. G 320/800, Ref. OP 6561. Made in a limited edition of 800 examples in 2004. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Panerai deployant buckle.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, graduated uni-directional revolving bezel, patented crown with security lever to wind the watch even underwater, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP III (base 7750 P1), rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" and special "Panerai" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 16 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,500 - 5,500

EUR 3,600 - 4,300

LOT 59

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Radiomir - Black Seal Ref. 6603" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Radiomir - Black Seal", No. G 0614/1500, Ref. OP 6603. Made in a limited edition of 1500 examples in 2004. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant to 100 m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Panerai buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, transparent screwed-down case back, screwed-down winding-crown, sapphire crystals. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9. Luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP XI, rhodium-plated with special Panerai decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 45 x 45 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,500

Sold: USD 4,248

LOT 60

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Luminor - Black Seal Ref. 6546" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor - Black Seal", No. E 061/300, Ref. OP 6546. Made in a limited edition of 300 examples in 2002. Very fine, large, self-winding, water-resistant, titanium, military- type diver's wristwatch with concealed dial, date and a titanium Panerai buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, brushed titanium, screwed-down case back, hinged steel cover engraved with an underwater scene depicting 2 divers sitting on a torpedo and cutting wire-mesh, windingcrown with security lever to wind the watch even underwater, anti-reflective sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Bi-color black and silver with applied luminous steel Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP III, rhodium-plated, 21 jewels, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 17 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,500 - 10,000

EUR 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: USD 10,030

LOT 61

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Luminor GMT, Ref. 6555" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor GMT -Ocean Chronometer," No. D 2346/ 2500, Ref. OP 6555. Made in a limited edition of 2500 examples in 2001. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, two-time zone, self-winding, water-resistant, titanium diver's chronometer wristwatch with date, special independently adjustable 24-hour hand for the second time zone and a titanium Panerai buckle. Accompanied by a box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, brushed titanium, screwed-down case back, winding crown with security lever to wind the watch even underwater, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Anthracite with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, outer 24-hour graduation for the second time zone (GMT), aperture for the date. Luminous steel "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. base ETA 2893- 2, officially certified chronometer (COSC), rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" and special Panerai decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 17 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,500

Sold: USD 5,310

LOT 62

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Luminor GMT, Ref. 6554" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor GMT -Ocean Chronometer," No. E 2784/3000, Ref. OP 6554. Made in a limited edition of 3000 examples in 2002. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, two-time zone, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's chronometer wristwatch with date, special 24-hour hand for the second time zone (GMT) and a stainless steel Panerai buckle.

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back, winding crown with patented security lever to wind the watch even underwater, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, outer 24-hour graduation for the second time zone, subsidiary seconds dial, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. base ETA 2893-2, officially certified chronometer (COSC), rhodiumplated, "oeil-de-perdrix" and special Panerai decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 16 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,500

LOT 63

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Luminor Arktos GMT" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor Arktos GMT", No. H 336/500, Ref. OP 6606. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples in 2005 to commemorate the Mike Horn "Arktos" expedition. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, two-time zone, self-winding, anti-magnetic, water-resistant, stainless steel "Expedition" wristwatch with date, special independently adjustable 24 hour hand for the second time zone, cardinal point bezel and a stainless steel Panerai deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back engraved with the "Arktos Expedition" logo, uni-directional revolving bezel marked for the 4 cardinal points, straight lugs, patented winding-crown with security lever to wind the watch even underwater, 4.2 mm thick anti-reflective sapphire crystal with magnifying lens. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, outer 24 hour graduation for the second time zone (GMT), subsidiary seconds dial at 9, aperture for the date. Luminous "bâton" hands, luminous triangle hand for the GMT time. M. Cal. OP III, rhodium-plated, special Panerai decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 19 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,700

LOT 64

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Luminor Arktos" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor - Arktos", No. G 068/500, Ref. OP 6559. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples in 2004 to celebrate the Mike Horn "Arktos" expedition. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, self-winding, anti-magnetic, water-resistant, stainless steel "Expedition" wristwatch with date, cardinal point bezel and a stainless steel Panerai deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back engraved with the "Arktos Expedition" logo, uni-directional revolving bezel marked for the 4 cardinal points, straight lugs, patented winding-crown with security lever to wind the watch even underwater, 4.2 mm thick anti-reflective sapphire crystal with magnifying lens. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9, aperture for the date. Luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP III, rhodium-plated, special Panerai decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 19 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,500 - 10,000

EUR 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: USD 7,080

LOT 65

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Radiomir 8 Days, Ref. 6609" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Radiomir 8 Days", No. H 0704/1000, Ref. OP 6609. Made in a limited edition of 1000 examples in 2005. Fine and rare, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel Panerai buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, polished, screwed-down transparent case back, screwed-down winding-crown, wire lugs secured by 4 screws in the case band, sapphire crystals. D. Black with applied luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP XIV, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 33 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, visible 8-day power-reserve indicator on the movement. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,500

Sold: USD 7,080

LOT 66

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Luminor Panerai, Ref. 6556" Officine Panerai, Firenze 1860, "Luminor Panerai", Automatic, Power Reserve, No. G 0583/1400, Ref. OP 6556. Made in a limited edition of 1400 examples in 2004. Fine, large, cushion-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver's wristwatch with date and power reserve. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down engraved case back, patented winding-crown with security lever to wind the watch even underwater, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial at 9, up-and-down indication at 5, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. OP III (base 7750 P1), rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" and special "Panerai" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 44 x 44 mm. Thickness 16 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700

Sold: USD 4,720

LOT 67

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Répétition, Phases de lune? Attributed to Barbezat-Baillot, Locle, No. 217642. Made circa 1900. Fine, large, hunting-cased, keyless, astronomic, quarter-repeating, 18K pink gold pocket watch with chronograph, triple calendar and moon phases.

C. Five-body, "bassine", solid, polished, front cover with monogram, hinged gold cuvette with award medals and inscription. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute and outermost chronograph divisions, sunk subsidiary dials for the days of the month, the seconds and the moon age, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Gilt "Louis XV" hands. M. Glazed, Cal. 20"', frosted gilt, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, visible chronograph works, repeating by push button on the band. Movement marked: ?Pat. 13244?. Diam. 57 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 6,136

LOT 68

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Répétition à Minutes - Chronographe? Invicta, Swiss, ?Répétition à Minutes - Chronographe?, No. 311819. Made circa 1900. Fine, large, hunting-cased, keyless, minute-repeating, 14K pink gold pocket watch with chronograph and an unusual case.

C. Four-body, "bassine", solid, polished, front with applied gold monogram, back with applied ruby and diamondset crest, hinged gold cuvette with award medals and inscription. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute and outermost chronograph divisions, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Gilt "Louis XV" hands. M. Cal. 21''', frosted gilt, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs by push button on the band. Cuvette signed, movement marked: ?Pat. 2172?. Diam. 59 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,200 - 2,000

Sold: USD 3,068

LOT 69

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Répétition Minutes - Chronographe? Humbert-Ramuz & Co., Chaux-de-Fonds, ?Répétition Minutes - Chronographe?, No. 77126. Made in the late 1890s. Very fine and rare, large, hunting-cased, keyless, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold pocket watch with chronograph.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, solid, engine-turned covers, front with a monogram, polished band, gold hinged cuvette with inscription. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute and outermost chronograph divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds dial. Gold ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 21???, nickel, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 58 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700

Sold: USD 4,956

LOT 70

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Répétition Chronographe? Le Phare, ?Répétition Chronographe?, No. 73275. Made for the Russian market circa 1900. Fine, large, hunting-cased, keyless, quarter-repeating, 14K yellow gold pocket watch with chronograph.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned, front with monogram, hinged gold cuvette with award medals and inscription. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute and outermost chronograph divisions, recessed subsidiary seconds dial. Gilt "Louis XV" hands. M. Cal. 20''', maillechort, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, repeating on gongs by push button on the band. Case signed and numbered, movement marked: ?Pat. 13244?. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: USD 2,006

LOT 71

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

E. Gübelin, Lucerne, No. 30766. Made in the 1930s. Very fine and very thin, keyless, 18K yellow and white gold dress watch.

C. Three-body, solid, polished. D. ?Guilloché? gilt with engraved Breguet numerals on a plain reserve, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Gilt ?cathédrale" hands. M. Cal. 17''', 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 7 adjustments, blued steel flat balance-spring. Dial, cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 43 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

LOT 72

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Two-Tone Dial? Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by W. Horovitz, Alexandria, No. 860251, case No. 504499. Made in the 1930s. Very fine and elegant, keyless, stainless steel ?Staybrite? dress watch with two-tone dial.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, dedicated case back. D. Two-tone silver with applied steel Arabic numerals and bâton indexes on an outer reserve, outer minute track, ?guilloché? subsidiary seconds dial. Steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 18''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement ?à moustache?, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, ?swanneck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.

Grading System: A

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,500

LOT 73

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Masonic? Hiram Watch Inc., USA, No. 115, movement by Hallmark, No. 364480. Made in the 1930s. Fine and rare, triangular, keyless, 14K gold Masonic pocket watch.

C. Two-body, case back centered with Solomon's Temple surrounded by Masonic symbols, top with the eye of Providence, front bezel decorated with Masonic tools. D. Midnight blue with gold Masonic symbols for the numerals, outer minute track. Gold "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 12 1/2''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial and case signed, movement signed Hallmark. Dim. (with pendant) 58 x 53 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,200 - 4,500

EUR 2,500 - 3,500

Sold: USD 4,602

LOT 74

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

C.H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, retailed by Spaulding & Co., Chicago, No. 29932, case No. 11270. Made in the 1930s. Very fine and elegant, keyless platinum, enamel and pearl Art Deco dress watch.

C. Three-body, "bassine", solid, polished, bezels decorated with a leaf pattern set in black enamel, case back with initials, pearl-set winding-crown at 6. D. Satiné silver with painted black Arabic numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 15''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 7 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Movement signed, case marked with Meylan's trademark, dial signed by Spaulding & Co. Diam. 42 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

LOT 75

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by Beyer, Zürich, No. 870290, case No. 418063. Made in the 1920s. Fine and elegant, keyless, 18K yellow gold dress watch.

C. Three-body, ?demi-bassine?, solid, polished. D. Champagne with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track, recessed subsidiary seconds dial. Blackened Breguet hands. M. Cal. 18???, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,200 - 3,200

EUR 1,700 - 2,500

Sold: USD 2,596

LOT 76

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Répétition à Quarts et Automate? Swiss, ?Répétition à Quarts et Automate?, No. 26672. Made for the Indian market circa 1900. Fine and amusing, hunting-cased, keyless, quarter-repeating, 18K rose gold pocket watch with concealed erotic automaton scene in an unusual case.

C. Five-body, solid, covers decorated with 4 chimeras and leaf decoration, hinged gold cuvette with inscription, beneath, a multicolored painted on enamel erotic scene of a couple enjoying a quiet moment. D. Matte silver with multicolored painted radial Roman numerals, outer and central gold paillon floral decoration. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 19???, gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Case numbered. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700

Sold: USD 9,440

LOT 77

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Répétition Automates? Swiss, ?Répétition Automates?, No. 43502. Made circa 1900. Fine, hunting-cased, keyless, quarter-repeating, 18K pink gold pocket watch with automaton.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, solid, polished, front cover with monogrammed crest, gold hinged cuvette with inscription. D. Vari-colored gilt with 2 painted on enamel ladies ringing the bells on top, at center red translucent enamel subsidiary dials with radial Roman numerals for the hours, minutes and seconds. Gilt ?Louis XV? hands. M. Cal. 19''', gilt, 14 jewels, straight line counterpoised lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Cuvette signed. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 2,000 - 2,800

Sold: USD 3,540

LOT 78

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Répétition à Quarts et Automate? A. Lugrin, Swiss, ?Répétition à Quarts et Automate?, No. 178801. Made for the Russian market circa 1890. Fine and unusual, hunting-cased, keyless, quarter-repeating, 14K yellow gold pocket watch with automaton.

C. Five-body, ?bassine?, solid, engine-turned covers, front with black cartouche, hinged gold cuvette with inscription. D. Frosted gilt with multicolored painted-on enamel scene depicting a couple striking a bell at the top, in center, black-enameled subsidiary dials for the hours, minutes and seconds with gold paillon Arabic numerals. Gilt ?feuille? hands. M. Cal. 20???, maillechort, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 4,720

LOT 79

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Répétition à Quarts et Automate? Henchoz Frères, Swiss, ?Répétition à Quarts et Automate?, No. 27754. Made for the American market circa 1900. Fine and amusing, keyless, quarter-repeating, 18K yellow gold pocket watch with automaton and concealed erotic scene in an unusual case.

C. Four-body, solid, case back with applied silver and gold engraved portrait of a bearded man amongst leaf decoration, engine-turned case band, beneath the back cover a multicolored gilt erotic scene of a couple enjoying the comforts of the boudoir. D. Blue with multicolored gilt scene depicting a Roman couple striking a bell at the top, in center, off-white-enameled subsidiary dial for the hours, minutes and seconds with gold paillon Arabic numerals. Gilt ?feuille? hands. M. Cal. 20???, frosted gilt, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Case numbered, movement signed: ?The Scout - Registered - Swiss made?. Diam. 54 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 3,304

LOT 80

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Minute-Repeater? Paul Ditisheim, retailed by J. Borbolla, Habana, No. 28293. Made circa 1920. Very fine and rare, thin, hunting-cased, keyless, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold dress watch with extra fine adjustments.

C. Three-body, ?bassine?, solid, entirely decorated with repetitive ?horseshoe? pattern, concealed hinges, hinged gold cuvette with inscription. D. Two-tone silver with painted large Arabic numerals on an outer plain reserve, outermost minute track, ?guilloché? center, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. Cal. 18 1/2???, nickel, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Dial and case signed, movement signed ?Grand Prix Paris 1900?. Case with Paul Ditisheim?s Master Mark. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,200 - 2,000

Sold: USD 2,596

LOT 81

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Minute-Repeater? Touchon & Co., Genève, No. 10312. Made circa 1910. Very fine and rare, ?knife edge?, keyless, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold dress watch with ?Extra? adjustment.

C. Three-body, ?bassine?, solid, polished, concealed hinge. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. Cal. 18???, ?Extra?, maillechort, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 32 jewels, straight line counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, adjusted, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Dial signed, case and movement numbered. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 2,596

LOT 82

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Minute-Repeater? A. Nicolet, Swiss, No. 6658. Made circa 1900. Very fine, keyless, minute-repeating, 18K pink gold dress watch.

C. Four-body, ?bassine et filets?, solid, polished, hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with 5-seconds/minute red markers, recessed subsidiary seconds dial. M. Cal. 18???, maillechort, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700

LOT 83

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Rattrapante? E. Gübelin, Lucerne, Swiss, No. 6389648, case No. 244617. Made by Merimont Watch Co, Genève circa 1920. Very fine, thin, keyless, 18K yellow gold dress watch with split-seconds chronograph and register.

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", solid, hinged gold cuvette. D. Champagne with painted Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and outermost chronograph divisions, recessed subsidiary seconds and minute register dials. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. Cal. 17 1/2"', nickel, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator, visible chronograph works. Dial signed ?Gübelin?, case signed ?Vacheron & Constantin?, movement signed ?Merimont Watch Co, Suisse?. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,500

LOT 84

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Split-Seconds Chronograph? Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, movement No. 97280, retailed and cased by Tiffany & Co., New York. Made in 1893, sold on January 12, 1894. Very fine, keyless, 18K yellow gold pocket watch with split-seconds chronograph. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Four-body, ?demi-bassine?, solid, polished, rectangular pusher on the band for the split-seconds function, hinged gold cuvette with dedication. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute and 1/5 seconds divisions with red Arabic 5-minute/seconds markers, sunk subsidiary second dials. Blackened steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 19''', maillechort, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 23 jewels, straight line counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed, cuvette signed ?Patek Philippe, Ge?. Diam. 52 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,700

LOT 85

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

C. H. Meylan, Brassus, Swiss, No. 5071, retailed by Dillon Hanchor & Co. Wheeling, West Virginia. Made in the 1880s. Very 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 4,700 - 6,500

Sold: USD 8,850

LOT 86

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, movement No. 90790, retailed and cased by Tiffany & Co., New York. Made in 1892, sold on December 26, 1892. Very fine, keyless, 5-minute-repeating, 18K pink gold pocket watch with splitseconds chronograph. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", polished, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute and outermost chronograph divisions with five-minute/seconds red Arabic markers. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 19''', nickel, half plate, "fausses côtes" decoration, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, split-seconds mechanism under the dial, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 46 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 13,000 - 16,000

EUR 10,000 - 13,000

Sold: USD 14,160

LOT 87

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, movement No. 80124, retailed and cased by Tiffany & Co., New York. Made in 1887, sold on May 30, 1888. Very fine, half open-faced, keyless, 5- minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold pocket watch with split-seconds chronograph. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Four-body, "bassine", solid, polished, concealed hinges, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute and outermost chronograph divisions. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 17???, maillechort, half plate, 29 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with Phillips terminal curve, split-seconds mechanism under the dial, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 14,160

LOT 88

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Blancpain, No. 122/300, Ref. 2763. Made in the 1990s in a limited edition of 300 examples. Very fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Blancpain buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. Black with applied dart indexes and Arabic numerals. Pink gold "épée" hands. M. Cal. 21, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 6 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,400 - 4,000

Sold: USD 3,540

LOT 89

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Piaget, Ref. 80317. Made in the 1980s. Fine and elegant, square, thin, 18K yellow gold and diamond gentleman's quartz wristwatch with an integrated, 18K yellow gold Piaget link bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, bezel set with 8 round diamonds, sapphire crystal. D. Satiné champagne set with dot indexes. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. With quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 24 mm. Thickness 5 mm. Approx. overall length: 205 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 2,714

LOT 90

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Piaget, Ref. 84024. Made in the 1980s. Fine and elegant, thin, 18K yellow gold and diamond gentleman's quartz wristwatch with an integrated, 18K yellow gold Piaget link bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, rounded band, bezel with fluted hour markers and set with 36 round diamonds, sapphire crystal. D. Satiné champagne, set with 12 diamond indexes. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. With quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 5 mm. Approx. overall length: 210 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 3,068

LOT 91

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 15/50, No. 424315, Ref. D 80201. Made in a limited edition of 50 examples in the 1960s. Very fine and unusual, thin, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with 4 screws, wide hobnail decorated bezel, integrated leather strap. D. Off-white with painted radial bâton indexes. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 2003/2, gilt brass, "oeil-de-perdrix" and hand-engraved decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel flat balance-spring. Dial and case signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 5 mm. Accompanied by a certificate.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700

LOT 92

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Portuguese Automatic 2000" International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Portuguese Automatic 2000", No. 282/ 750. Made in a limited edition of 750 examples in 2000 to commemorate the new millennium. Very fine and rare, large, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman?s wristwatch with 7-day power reserve and an 18K pink gold IWC buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave lugs, transparent case back. D. Satiné silver with applied pink gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds and the up-and-down indication. Pink gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 5000, rhodiumplated. "fausses côtes" decoration, 44 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, skeletonized bi-directional rotor with gold medallion inlay engraved "IWC -Probus Scafusia - Seven (7) Days Power-Reserve". Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 8,000 - 9,000

Sold: USD 16,520

LOT 93

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Moon Phase" Breguet, Ref. 3137. Made in the 1990s. Very fine, astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with power reserve indication, date, moon phases, age of the moon and an 18K yellow gold Breguet buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, reeded band, straight lugs with screwed gold bars, transparent case back, sapphire crystal. D. ?Guilloché? silver with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve, subsidiary dial for the days of the month, graduation for the up-and-down indication, graduation for the age of the moon, aperture for the moon phases. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 502, gilt, hand-engraved, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, off-center skeletonized gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 12,000 - 16,000

EUR 9,000 - 13,000

Sold: USD 17,700

LOT 94

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Géographique" Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Master Control 1000 Hours - Géographique", No. 1850, Ref. 142.2.92. Made circa 2000. Very fine, "World Time", center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, 40-hour power reserve, day and night indication and an 18K pink gold Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, concave lugs, hinged cover over transparent case back with 4 screws, a second crown at 10 to select the city of an additional time zone, sapphire crystals. D. Two-tone silver with applied pink gold dart indexes, subsidiary dials for the second time zone, the days of the month and the up-and-down indication, aperture for a bi-directional rotating disk with the names of the main cities of the world. Pink gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 929/3, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 38 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 22K gold rotor segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,500

Sold: USD 8,260

LOT 95

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Big Blue" Ulysse Nardin, Le Locle, Suisse, "Marine Chronometer", Officially Certified, No. 037/350, Ref. 266-66. Made in a limited edition of 350 examples in 2003. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's chronometer diving wristwatch with date, power reserve, two 18K pink gold bracelet sections and an 18K pink gold and titanium Ulysse Nardin deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back with 6 screws, graduated uni-directional revolving bezel for the decompression times, protected screwed-down windingcrown, sapphire crystals. D. Textured midnight blue with applied luminous indexes, oversized subsidiary seconds dial, in the center in red numerals the date "1846", graduation for the upand- down indication at 12, aperture for the date at 6. Luminous blue "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. UN 26, blue "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,500

Sold: USD 8,850

LOT 96

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"Grande Seconde" Jaquet Droz, Genève, "Hommage Genève 1784" - "Grande Seconde", Numerus Clausus No. 3/8, Ref. J003033216. Made in a limited edition of only 8 examples in 2003. Very fine and rare, large, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with regulator-style rutilated dial with oversized seconds indication and an 18K white gold Jaquet Droz buckle. Accompanied by a wooden fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, transparent case back, rounded band and bezel, curved concave lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Matte silver off-center dial for the hours and minutes with painted radial Roman numerals, below a large subsidiary dial for the seconds with painted Arabic numerals, framed by a beveled white gold ring secured to a rutilated dial base plate with 3 blued steel screws. Blued steel "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 2663.4 (base FP 1153), rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, twin barrels, 18K white gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 43 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,500 - 9,000

Sold: USD 14,160

LOT 97

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Flyback Chronograph" Blancpain, "Flyback Chronograph", Ref. 2185 F. Made in the 1990s. Very fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button flyback chronograph, registers, date and an 18K white gold Blancpain bracelet and deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, transparent screwed-down case back, buttons and crown, signature on the case band, stepped bezel, sapphire crystals. D. Blue with luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, aperture for the date at 6. Luminous "épée" hands. M. Cal. FP 1185, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,500

Sold: USD 11,210

LOT 98

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"PanoReserve" Glashütte Original, "PanoReserve - Panoramadatum", No. 008/100. Made in a limited edition of 100 examples in 2002, sold on January 25, 2003. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with panoramadate, power-reserve display and platinum Glashütte Original buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, curved lugs, transparent case back with engraved rim and 5 screws, cabochon sapphire-set windingcrown, sapphire crystals. D. Bi-color matte black, eccentric silvered chapter ring with applied bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds, sector for the up-and-down indication at 2, aperture for the date at 4. White gold "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 65-01, rhodium-plated, Glashütte 3/4 plate, "fausses côtes" and hand-engraved decoration, 48 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, "duplex" double ?swan-neck? regulators to regulate speed and beat. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 14,160

LOT 99

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

"PanoRetroGraph" Glashütte Original, Glashütte i./ Sa., "PanoRetroGraph", No. 090/150. Made in a limited edition of 150 examples. Production of this reference started in 2000. Very fine, rare and unusual, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button fly-back chronograph, countdown timer with acoustic signal, panoramadate and an original 18K white gold Glashütte buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back with screws, concave lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Matte silver with applied white gold bâton indexes on a plain reserve for the off-center hour and minute dial at 10, subsidiary seconds dial at 7, 30-minute recorder aperture at 2, aperture for the oversized date at 5. Blued steel "Alpha" hands. M. Cal. 60, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 54 jewels partially in screwed gold chatons, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with 28 gold screws, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator, hand-engraved balance cock, repeating on gong at end of chosen countdown interval. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: USD 22,420

LOT 100

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... New York, Jun 14, 2006

?Résonance? F. P. Journe, "Invenit et Fecit", "Chronomètre à Résonance?, No. 77/99-01R. Made in a limited edition of 99 examples in 2001. Very fine and rare, two-time zone, platinum, chronometer wristwatch with resonance controlled twin independent movements, 40-hour power reserve indication and an 18K white gold F. P. Journe deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with 6 screws, top and side crowns engine-turned with a knurled pattern, sapphire crystals. D. Twin ?guilloché? matte silver ring dials with concentric radial Arabic numerals and minute rings, offset subsidiary seconds dials on a brushed 18K gold and ruthenium-plated dial plate with up-and-down indication at 12. Blued steel "Journe" hands. M. Cal. F. P. 1499-2, ruthenium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, twin independent complete trains set on a single plate, 37 jewels, twin straight line lever escapements, twin beryllium four-arm balances with 4 adjustable timing weights, shock-absorbers, self-compensating free-sprung Invar balance-springs. One of the escapements is mounted on a small platform pivoting around the second wheel by means of rack and pinion to adjust the distance between the 2 balances in order to find the most efficient position for resonance synchronization. The crown at 5 synchronizes the seconds hands. Dial and case signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness: 9 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 45,000 - 55,000

EUR 35,000 - 45,000

Sold: USD 51,920