350 lots

LOT 201

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 929156, case No. 300081. Made circa 1959. Very fine, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold baton indexes and Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, ?swan neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700

Sold: USD 4,720

LOT 202

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

Pink Gold ?Ref. 2573" Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 749744, case No. 425819, Ref. 2573. Made circa 1959. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold bâton indexes. Pink gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 10-200, stamped twice with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium bronze escape wheel, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness: 7 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700

Sold: USD 5,192

LOT 203

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

Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 948407, case No. 694299, Ref. 3214/1. Made circa 1959. Fine, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold tile link bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, reeded bezel. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and painted bâton indexes. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 7-70, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 17 mm. Thickness 7 mm. Approx. overall length 150 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 2,832

LOT 204

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

Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 990425, case No. 2662270, Ref. 3373/1. Made circa 1967. Fine, oval, 18K white gold lady's wristwatch with an integrated and linentextured, 18K white gold Patek Philippe bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed. D. Matte silver with applied white gold baton indexes. White gold and black "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 13,5- 320, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 17 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Approx. overall length 150 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,200 - 1,600

EUR 1,000 - 1,300

Sold: USD 2,832

LOT 205

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

?Clous de Paris? Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 948772, case No. 692219, Ref. 3205/37. Made circa 1959. Fine, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with an integral 18K yellow gold brick link bracelet and clasp with ?Clous de Paris? decoration.

C. Three-body, solid, ?clous de Paris? decoration. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic 12 and 6 numerals. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 7-70, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 18 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,000

Sold: USD 4,484

LOT 206

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

Jaquet Droz, Swiss, No. 597, Ref. 3255. Made circa 2000. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with center-seconds, date and retrograde day of the week sector, and an 18K yellow gold buckle.

C. Three-body, polished, curved bezel, curved lugs, fluted band, transparent back, cabochon-set winding crown, sapphire crystals. D. White enamel with applied yellow gold skeleton indexes, outer blue painted minute markers, blue day of the week sector at 6, date aperture at 12. Blued steel "Jaquet Droz" hands. M. 12''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating balance-spring, shockabsorber, engine-turned gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,000

Sold: USD 4,720

LOT 207

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

?Automatic? Breguet, No. 1548. Made in the 1970s. Very fine and elegant, extra-thin, selfwinding, 18K yellow gold mid-sized gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Breguet buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, reeded band, straight lugs, gold screwed bars, rounded bezel, flat sapphire crystal. D. ?Guilloché? silvered 18K gold with painted radial Roman numerals on an outer plain reserve, outermost minute divisions. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 12???, rhodium plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration, 35 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to five positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 5 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 6,000

EUR 4,000 - 4,700

Sold: USD 5,546

LOT 208

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

?Moon Phases? Blancpain, "Automatic JB 1735", No. 2798. Produced in the 1990s. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, astronomic, triple date, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Blancpain buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, flat sapphire crystal, correctors on the band. D. White with applied yellow gold radial Roman numerals, concentric graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 95, rhodium- plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 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 8.8 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,800 - 3,500

EUR 2,200 - 2,800

Sold: USD 4,956

LOT 209

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

"World?s Smallest Tourbillon Automatique" Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Tourbillon Automatique", No. 195. Made circa 1990. Very fine, thin, self-winding, rectangular "galbé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator and oscillating weight.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped bezel, small teardrop lugs, back-winder, sapphire crystal. D. Yellow gold with embossed "Sun Ray" pattern, gold dot indexes for the hours, apertures for the visible tourbillon regulator with polished steel bridge at 11 and at 6 for the oscillating weight with the initials "AP". Black oxydized gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 11'?', handengraved, 32 jewels, straight-line lever escapement with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator with titanum cage, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Crystal and movement signed. Case numbered. Dim. 29 x 33 mm. Thickness 5.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 14,000 - 18,000

EUR 11,000 - 14,000

Sold: USD 21,240

LOT 210

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 496268, case No. 320811. Made circa 1960. Fine, flat, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an integral heavy 18K yellow gold bracelet.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, concave lugs. D. ?Guilloché? silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, faceted bâton and triangular indexes. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. P 453/3B, rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness: 8 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,800 - 3,500

EUR 2,200 - 2,800

Sold: USD 3,540

LOT 211

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

?Aeronavale? Breguet, ?Type XX, Aéronavale, Automatique?, Ref 3800. Made in the 1990s. Fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with ?retour en vol? round button chronograph, registers, date and a stainless steel Breguet deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving bezel, reeded band, sapphire crystal. D. Black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and applied white gold indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and the 30-minute registers, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated white gold ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 582Q, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial and case signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 14.5 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,400 - 3,200

Sold: USD 5,310

LOT 212

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

"Vendôme" Cartier, Paris, "Vendôme", made in the 1980s. Fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, case back engraved, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals and outer minute track. Blued steel "Epée" hands. M. Cal. 78, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic bal-ance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness: 9 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,600 - 2,200

EUR 1,300 - 1,700

Sold: USD 1,888

LOT 213

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

Chronoswiss, "Répétition Automatique", Ref. CH 87-211A. Produced by Kelek in the early 1990s. Fine, self-winding, 18K yellow goldplated gentleman's wristwatch with fiveminute repeater and a yellow goldplated Chronoswiss buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Two-body, polished, transparent back, rounded band, hinged lugs, sapphire crystal, crown at 2 o'clock, button to activate the repeat function at six. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals. Yellow gold "Spade" hands. M. Cal. 2892- 2, gilt brass, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balancespring, micrometer regulator, hour and five minute repeater mechanism. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,500

Sold: USD 5,900

LOT 214

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

Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 786913, case No 2617187, Ref. 3405-1. Made circa 1961. Fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with sapphireset yellow and white gold dial and an integral 18K yellow and white gold woven bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, beveled bezel, straight lugs. D. Yellow and white gold with applied sapphire indexes. Blued steel ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 23-30, rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 mm. x 22 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,500

Sold: USD 7,198

LOT 215

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

?Kairos? Chronoswiss, ?Chronographe Kairos?, No 417/500. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples in 1989. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, offcenter hour dial and a gold-plated Chronoswiss buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, reeded bezel and back edge, ball-shaped winding-crown, screwed-down transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic and Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the hours and minutes at 12, the constant seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Blued steel "spade" and "bâton" hands. M. Cal. Valjoux 72, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. 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 5,900

LOT 216

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

?Day-Night" Jaeger LeCoultre, "Reverso Duoface Day- Night", Ref. 270.1.54. Produced in the 1990s. Very fine, rectangular, two time zone, double-dial, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Jaeger LeCoultre deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, reeded bezel, sapphire crystals, corrector on the band. D. On one side, grain de riz guilloché silver with painted Dauphine numerals, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Epée" hands. On the other side, sunburst guilloché with applied gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes. Gold "Dauphine" hands. At 6, the second time zone dial in 24 hours with painted radial Arabic numerals and indexes. By means of a pusher on the band, the hour may be forwarded independently from the other dial. M. Cal. 854, copper-colored, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, five adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 42 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: USD 6,254

LOT 217

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

"Le Modulor" Ebel, Automatic, Chronograph "Le Modulor", Ref. 8134901. Produced in the 1990s. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wrist-watch with round button chronograph, registers, date and an 18K yellow gold Ebel clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, case back with screws, bezel fixed with 5 yellow gold screws, protected crown, sapphire crystal. D. Silvered with applied gold Roman numerals, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hour and 30 minute registers, outer 1/5th second scale, aperture for the date between 4 and 5. Luminous gold ?bâton" hands. M. Cal. "Le Modulor", rhodiumplated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,500

Sold: USD 3,540

LOT 219

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

Ref. 6102, So-Called ?Bombée? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer?, Ref. 6102. Made circa 1952. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, screw-down case back and crown, shaped lugs. D. Matte silver, honeycomb ?flinqué?, applied gold dart indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous gold ?Dauphine? hands. M. Cal. 645, rhodium- plated, ?oeil-de-perdrix? decoration, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance timed 6 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 6,000

EUR 4,000 - 4,700

LOT 220

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

Ref. 1675 ?Gold GMT Master? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 1675. Made circa 1970. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with two time zones and three hands, bronze colored revolving 24-hour bezel and an 18K yellow gold Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and original Rolex instruction booklet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and protected crown, graduated and reeded bi-directional revolving gold and bronze bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours, crystal with ?cyclops? lens. D. Brown with luminous round, triangular and bâton gold indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous gold "Skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and five positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 12,000 - 14,000

EUR 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: USD 14,160

LOT 221

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

?Chronographe à Double Face? Franck Muller, Genève, "Chronographe à double face?, Automatic, Ref. 7000 DF. Made circa 2000. Very fine and unusual, double-face, self-winding, waterresistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, tachometer, telemeter, pulsometer and a platinum Franck Muller buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, straight lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Two tone silver with applied blued steel radial Roman numerals, subsidiary silver dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer 1/5th seconds scale, on the back, two-tone silver dial with outer pulsometer graduation for 200 pulsations, inner reserve with telemeter graduation and at the center, spiral tachometric scale. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. Cal. 7000, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator, platinum rotor segment. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 14.8 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 12,000 - 15,000

EUR 9,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 16,520

LOT 222

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

?Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Double-Face No. 3? Franck Muller, Genève, "Perpetual Calendar Chronograph", Ref. 7000 QPEDF. Produced in the 1990s. Very fine and rare, double-dial, astronomic, selfwinding, 42-hour power reserve, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phase, retrograde months with equation of time indication, round button chronograph, register, tachometer, telemeter, pulsometer, and an 18K yellow gold Franck Muller buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped bezel, straight lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Two-tone silver with pyramidal blue indexes, subsidiary dials for the date, the days of the week, the leap year, the 24-hours, semi-circular graduation for the retrograde indication of the months and equation of time above 6, 30- minute register, aperture for the moon phases, outer 1/5th seconds scale, on the back, subsidiary two-tone silver dial with outer pulsometer graduation for 15 pulsations, inner telemeter graduation, concentric tachometer scale. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 1870, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperature, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balancespring, micrometer regulator, platinum rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: USD 22,420

LOT 223

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

?Split Seconds? J. E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia. Made circa 1910. Very fine, keyless, 18K yellow gold watch with split-seconds chronograph and register.

C. Four-body, ?demi-bassine?, solid, polished, concealed hinge, hinged gold cuvette. D. Double sunk, white enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph divisions, subsidiary seconds and minute register dials. Gold ?Louis XVI? hands. M. Cal. 18''', nickel, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator, visible chronograph works, split-seconds mechanism under the dial. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,400 - 3,200

Sold: USD 2,596

LOT 224

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

"Cronógrafo Medical" International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Cronógrafo Medical", No. 55529. Made circa 1920. Fine, keyless, 18K yellow gold chronograph watch with instantaneous 30-minute register and pulsometer graduation.

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", solid, polished, case back decorated with engraved wall, on it an applied skull resting on a book dated 1920 next to a caduceus and a branch, gold hinged cuvette decorated with Grand Prix medals from different exhibitions. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph divisions, outermost red graduation to 30 pulsations, subsidiary sunk seconds and 30-minute register dials. Yellow gold "spade" hands. M. Cal. 20''', nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, visible chronograph works. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 2,000 - 2,800

Sold: USD 6,490

LOT 225

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

?Hunting Cased Split Seconds? LeCoultre & Co., Switzerland, No. 66699, case No. 87400. Made for the American market circa 1900. Fine, hunting-cased, keyless, 18K yellow gold split-seconds chronograph with 30-minute instantaneous register.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned covers, front with monogram, reeded band, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute and outermost chronograph divisions, sunk subsidiary dials for the seconds and the 30-minute register. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 20???, half plate, maillechort, damascened, 23 jewels, straight line counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, adjusted, blued steel Breguet balance spring, eccentric cam micrometer regulator. Dial signed, case and movement numbered. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,400 - 4,000

Sold: USD 3,776

LOT 226

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

?Moon Phases? Le Phare, Swiss, No. 50652. Made circa 1910. Fine, hunting-cased, keyless, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold pocket watch with triple date, chronograph and moon phases.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, solid, polished, monogrammed case back, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer 1/5th seconds chronograph track with 5- minute/seconds Arabic markers, subsidiary dials for the seconds and the date, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 21???, frosted gilt, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, polished steel chronograph work mounted on the back plate, repeating on gongs by activating button on the band. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 5,310

LOT 227

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

?Vermicelli? Tiffany & Co., New York, No. 40557. Made circa 1880. Fine, small, hunting-cased, keyless, 18K yellow gold pocket watch with unusual case and dial.

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", solid, entirely decorated with ?Vermicelli? pattern, engine-turned case band and borders, front centered by a blank shield, hinged gold cuvette with inscription. D. White enamel with painted radial Roman numerals on a light blue reserve, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial, concentric light blue decoration. Black "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 15???, frosted gilt, 16 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Case signed. Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 500 - 1,000

EUR 400 - 800

Sold: USD 1,652

LOT 228

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

"The Cuckoo Clock Brooch" Rolex, Geneva, Ref. 8644. Made in the 1960s. Fine, 18K pink and yellow gold, diamond-set brooch in the form of a cuckoo clock, with a keyless watch.

C. Two-body, front realistically modeled as a cuckoo clock, base set with 3 diamonds, 2 gold tassels at the bottom, pin with clasp at the back. D. Bark-finished champagne with pink gold bâton indexes. Pink gold "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 282, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 48 x 41 mm. Thickness 24 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,400 - 3,200

Sold: USD 3,540

LOT 229

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

?Art Deco? Longines, No. 3601953. Made circa 1920. Fine and unusual, oval, keyless, 18K yellow gold and platinum, diamondset Art Deco ring watch.

C. Two-piece, with diamond-set bezel and shoulders, the case band with a band of engraved foliage. D. Oval, matte silver with black painted Arabic numerals and inner minute track. Black "spade" hands. M. Oval, Cal. 5 1/2"', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Dim. 27 x 15 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,200 - 2,000

Sold: USD 1,180

LOT 230

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

?Diamond Flower? Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 116272, case No. 226644. Made for M. Scooler, New Orleans. Sold on Oct. 14, 1901. Fine and unusual, keyless, 18K yellow gold lady's pendant watch set with a diamond. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", solid, entirely textured, case back with applied floral ornament set with a round diamond, gold hinged cuvette with peripheral inscription. D. White enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute gold markers. Yellow gold "Louis XVI" hands. M. Cal. 11???, maillechort, 18 jewels, straight line moustache lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 27 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,000

Sold: USD 4,012

LOT 231

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

?Art Nouveau? Swiss. Made circa 1900. Very fine, keyless, 18K yellow gold and enamel, diamond-set, Art Nouveau ?Boule de Genève?, suspended from a matching brooch. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Three-body, the band pavé-set with rose-cut diamonds, covers with applied diamond-set gold flowers and leaves finished with translucent green and red enamel, top surmounted by applied red enamel flower with a stem forming the suspension for the brooch which consists of chiseled, chased, engraved diamondset and enameled gold floral and foliate frame with a pin and a hook at the back. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, the ?12? in red, minute chapter ring in gold paillon dots, snap-on fit. Gold ?spade? hands. M. 14.6 mm. (6 1/2???), bi-level movement, frosted gilt, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cutbimetallic compensation balance, flat balance-spring, wound by revolving the bezel, as per Marius LeCoultre patent. Diam. 19 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 8,000 - 9,000

Sold: USD 9,440

LOT 232

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

?Chronometro Gondolo 12 Lines? Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, ?Chronometro Gondolo?, No. 143140, case No. 248710. Made for Gondolo & Laboriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1910. Very fine and rare, small, keyless, 18K rose gold lady?s pendant watch.

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, solid, polished, engine-turned case back, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute Arabic markers, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 12''', frosted gilt, patented bridge caliber, 18 jewels, gold train, straight line lever escapement ?à moustache?, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balancespring, eccentric cam micrometer cam regulator, wolf's tooth winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,200 - 2,000

Sold: USD 3,304

LOT 233

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

?Extra-Flat Dress? Agassiz Watch Co., Switzerland, No. 240343. Made for Tiffany & Co., circa 1920. Fine, very thin, keyless, 18K yellow gold dress watch.

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", solid, polished, case back centered by a lozenge, hinged gold cuvette. D. Champagne with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Black "spade" hands. M. Cal. 20/12, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 6 adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial signed ?Tiffany & Co., Switzerland?; case and movement signed ?Agassiz Watch Co.?. Diam. 44 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 750 - 1,000

EUR 600 - 800

Sold: USD 1,062

LOT 234

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

?Octagonal Dress Watch? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, made for E. Gübelin, Luzern, No. 393151, case No. 245113. Made in the 1930s. Very fine and rare, octagonal, keyless, 18K yellow gold and enamel Art Deco dress watch with ivory dial.

C. Three-body, solid, bezel and case back decorated with matching blue and green enamel repeated pattern, enameled monogram on the case back. D. Light blue-colored ivory with painted stylized Arabic numerals, outer minute track, off-white center with colored floral decoration. Blued steel ?cathédrale? hands. M. Cal. 16''', maillechort, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, blued steel flat balance spring. Case and movement signed, dial signed by Gübelin. Dim. 42 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 3,304

LOT 235

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

?Art Deco Dress? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 396857, case No. 247168. Made in the 1930s. Very fine, keyless, 14K yellow gold and enamel, Art Deco dress watch.

C. Three-body, solid, with blue champlevé enamel bezels and bow, case back with vertical engine-turned pattern and monogrammed medallion, case band with chased decoration. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, concentric blue champlevé enamel ring, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "cathédrale" hands. M. Cal. 17''', maillechort, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, blued steel flat balance spring. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 44mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 800 - 1,600

Sold: USD 1,652

LOT 236

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

?24 Hour? E. Gübelin, Luzern, No. 96871, case No. 401641. Made in the 1950s. Very fine and unusual, large, keyless, 18K yellow gold dress watch with champagne 24-hour dial.

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

Grading System: A

USD 1,800 - 2,400

EUR 1,400 - 1,900

LOT 237

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

?Chronometro Gondolo? Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, ?Chronometro Gondolo?, No. 131656, case No. 239572. Made for Gondolo & Laboriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro circa 1915. Very fine, keyless, 18K pink gold ?Chronometro Gondolo? pocket watch. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Four-body, ?demi-bassine?, solid, polished, engine-turned case back with monogram, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 22''', frosted gilt, patented bridge caliber with gold train, 19 jewels, straight line moustache lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, Patek Philippe patented micrometer cam regulator, wolf?s tooth winding wheels. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,400 - 3,200

Sold: USD 3,540

LOT 238

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

?Flat? Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 406930, case No. 253629. Made in the 1920s. Very fine and elegant, thin, keyless, 18K yellow gold dress watch.

C. Four-body, ?demi-bassine?, solid, polished, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track with 5-seconds/ minutes red Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold ?Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 18''', frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 800 - 1,600

Sold: USD 1,770

LOT 239

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

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 105780, case No. 218164. Made for A. Carassale, ?seul agent?, Montevideo, circa 1910. Very fine and rare, keyless, 18K pink gold dress watch.

C. Four-body, "demi-bassine", solid, polished, hinged gold cuvette with inscription. D. White enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 20''', bridge caliber, nickel, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, gold train, straight line moustache lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, Patek Philippe patented micrometer cam regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 51 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 3,304

LOT 240

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

Patek Philippe et Cie., Genève, No. 147027, case No. 257339. Made circa 1920. Fine and thin, keyless, 18K yellow gold dress watch.

C. Three-body, ?bassine?, solid, polished, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold ?Louis XVI? hands. M. Cal. 18 1/2???, maillechort, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 800 - 1,600

Sold: USD 1,770

LOT 241

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

Omega Watch Co., No. 5324044, case No. 328987. Made for the Canadian market in the early 1920s. Fine and elegant, thin, keyless, 18K yellow gold dress watch.

C. Three-body, ?demi-bassine?, solid, polished, hinged gold cuvette. D. Doublesunk white enamel with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 17''', nickel, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 5 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring, eccentric cam micrometer regulator. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 750 - 1,000

EUR 600 - 800

Sold: USD 1,180

LOT 242

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

E. Howard Watch Co., Boston, U.S.A., No. 1122385, case No. 141965. Made circa 1910. Very fine and elegant, 14K gold, keyless dress watch.

C. Three-body, "bassine", by Keystone, solid, polished, gold hinged cuvette with circular engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with 5-minute red markers, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 12 size, nickel, bridge caliber, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to temperature and 3 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator, sapphire pallets. Dial, case and movement signed, movement also engraved "Pat'd'08". Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 800 - 1,600

Sold: USD 1,180

LOT 243

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

?Hector Berlioz? Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 932607, case No. 433691, Ref. 866/77, the enamel portrait of Hector Berlioz painted by Susanne Rohr. Very fine and rare, keyless, 18K yellow gold and painted-onenamel dress watch. Accompanied by a Patek Philippe fitted leather pouch. Accompanied by the certificate of origin.

C. Two-body, ?demi-bassine?, the case back very finely painted with a portrait of composer Hector Berlioz. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial. Black oxidized gold ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 17-170, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed, the enamel signed by the artist. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 25,000 - 30,000

EUR 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: USD 53,100

LOT 244

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by Tiffany & Co., New York, No. 930587, case No. 300161. Made in the 1940s. Very fine, thin, keyless, 18K yellow gold dress watch.

C. Three-body, ?demi-bassine?, solid, polished, case back inside with dedication. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals, outer dot minute markers, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold ?Breguet? hands. M. Cal. 17???, stamped with the Geneva Quality hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, ?swanneck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 44 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,200 - 2,800

EUR 1,700 - 2,200

Sold: USD 2,832

LOT 245

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

?Ref. 3141 G? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 854664, case No. 670270, Ref. 3141. Made circa 1953. Fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold bracelet "à petites mailles".

C. Two-body, solid, polished, trapezoidal bezel. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes and Arabic numerals. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 8???, rhodium- plated, "fausses côtes " decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 29 mm. Thickness 7 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,400 - 3,200

LOT 246

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

"White Gold and Diamonds" Rolex, "Precision", Ref. 9099. Made in the 1950s. Fine, 18K white gold lady's wristwatch set with 56 round brilliant cut diamonds, total weight approx. 3.50 ct., 14 triangular-shaped diamonds total weight approx. 4.00 ct, with concealed dial and an integrated, 18K white gold bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, hinged diamond-set cover. D. Matte silver with applied white gold round and dart indexes. White gold "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 280, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 16 mm. Thickness 9 mm. Approx. overall length: 180 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,500 - 7,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 13,570

LOT 247

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

?Tonneau? Cartier, Paris, No. 781010295. Made in the 1980s. Fine, tonneau-shaped, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 4 screws, cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals, inner minute track. Black "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 2512, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 33 mm. Thickness 5 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,000

Sold: USD 4,130

LOT 248

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

?Ellipse Ref. 4830? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Ellipse", No. 1620537, case No. 2955303, Ref. 4830. Made in the 1990s. Fine, oval, 18K yellow gold lady's quartz wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, case back with 4 screws, hinged over hanging intertwined lugs, sapphire crystal. D. White with painted radial Roman numerals. Blued steel "épée" hands. M. Cal. E-15, with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 23 mm. Thickness 5 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: A

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,400 - 3,200

Sold: USD 5,192

LOT 249

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

"Ellipse d'Or" Patek Philippe, Genève, "Ellipse d'Or", No. 1330879, case No. 546391, Ref. 3848/1. Made in the 1980s. Fine, oval, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an integral three-strand Patek Philippe chain-link bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Two-body, solid, polished. D. Satiné blue with applied yellow gold bâton indexes. Yellow gold ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 215, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 32 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,400 - 3,200

Sold: USD 4,720

LOT 250

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

Bulgari, Ref. 243. Made in the 1990s. Fine, 18K yellow gold lady's quartz wristwatch with an integrated, 18K yellow gold Bulgari flexible bangle bracelet with geometrical design.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, case band engraved with signature, sapphire crystal. D. Black. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. With quartz standardization. Case and movement signed. Diam. 20 mm. Thickness 6 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700

LOT 251

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

E. Gübelin, Luzern, No. 127493. Made in the 1940s. Very fine, rectangular, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold brick link bracelet, clasp with initials H. D.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, lapidated concave sides with 2 half-round ornaments at 6 and 9, 2-facet crystal, engraved case back. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Roman numerals. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 8''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 38 mm. Thickness 10 mm. Approx. overall length: 185 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,400 - 3,200

LOT 252

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 496336, case No. 325671. Made in the early 1950s. Very fine, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, straight extended lugs. D. Textured silver with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and faceted bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. P453/3B, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700

Sold: USD 5,310

LOT 253

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

?Ref. 2528 YG? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 742096, case No. 674580, Ref. 2528. Made circa 1953. Very fine and unusual, square and slightly flared, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped band and lugs, wide bezel. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 10'''-200, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 28 mm. Thickness 7 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 8,700 - 12,000

Sold: USD 11,210

LOT 254

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

Vacheron & Constantin, No. 528849, case No. 356353. Made in the 1950s. Fine and rare, center-seconds, waterresistant, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, triangular lugs. D. Matte silver with faceted steel indexes. Steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. P454/5B, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness: 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,200 - 2,800

EUR 1,700 - 2,200

Sold: USD 3,186

LOT 255

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

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 574374, case No. 413006, Ref. 6406. Made in the early 1960s. Very fine, thin, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, reeded bezel, lapidated straight lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. K 1002, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 800 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,770

LOT 256

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

?Hobnail? Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 68060, case No. 12083. Made in the 1960s. Very fine and unusual, thin, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with a platinum Audemars Piguet buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, wide hobnail decorated bezel, hooded straight lugs. D. White with applied white gold b?ton indexes. White gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 2003, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 4 positions, blued steel flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 5 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,500

Sold: USD 4,012

LOT 257

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

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LOT 258

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

"White 3445" Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1126160, case No. 323455, Ref. 3445. Made circa 1970. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.

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

Grading System: AA

USD 12,000 - 16,000

EUR 9,000 - 13,000

Sold: USD 14,160

LOT 259

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

Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 1182099, case No. 2694187, Ref. 3573/1. Made circa 1972. Fine, "carré galbé" center-seconds, self-winding, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-ring case back, back winder, lapidated lugs. D. Silver with applied white gold and black indexes. Luminous white gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1-350, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 34 mm. Thickness 8 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: B

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 4,130

LOT 260

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1114948, case No. 518805, Ref. 3525, retailed by Arte Suizo. Made in the 1960s. Very fine, cushion-shaped, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, straight lugs. D. Satiné champagne with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 27-460, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balancespring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 32 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,500 - 5,500

EUR 3,500 - 4,300

Sold: USD 4,720

LOT 261

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

?Ref. 3445 Yellow? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1129925, case No. 327084, Ref. 3445. Production of this reference started in 1961. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe mesh bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, straight lapidated lugs. D. Satiné champagne with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, aperture for the date. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 27-460 M, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,500 - 9,000

Sold: USD 11,682

LOT 262

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

?Ref. 3429 Yellow? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1110758, case No. 2621947, Ref. 3429. Made circa 1965. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screweddown case back, stepped bezel, straight lugs. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 27-460, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,500 - 7,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 8,850

LOT 263

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 958093, case No. 667026, Ref. 2452. Made circa 1952. Fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave band and bezel, fluted curved lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton and dart indexes, Arabic numeral for the 12, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "feuille" hands. M. 12'''-400, rhodium plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, shockabsorber, Breguet balance-spring, swanneck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Height 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: USD 10,030

LOT 264

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

So-called "Topolino" Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 971620, case No. 511303, Ref. 2414. Made circa 1949. Very fine and very rare, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the original fitted box.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, rounded concave lugs, ?bombé? crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic 12, bâton and dot indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 43 mm. Thickness 10 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: AAA

USD 12,000 - 15,000

EUR 9,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 14,160

LOT 265

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

"Hooded Mobile Lugs" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 9233320, case No. 630066. Made in 1943. Very fine and unusual, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with hooded mobile lugs.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, hinged stepped hooded lugs. D. Copper-colored with applied pink gold Roman numerals and painted indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, outer minute track. M. Cal. 12''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 11,000 - 15,000

EUR 8,500 - 12,000

Sold: USD 19,470

LOT 266

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

"Steel Ref. 565" Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 967862, case No. 661196, Ref. 565. Production of this reference started in 1938. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold buckle. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back. D. Matte silver with applied steel Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: AAA

USD 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 16,000 - 25,000

Sold: USD 12,390

LOT 267

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

"Steel Ref. 565? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 928905, case No. 639898, Ref. 565. Retailed by E. Gübelin, Luzern. Made in the late 1940s. Very fine and rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, anti-magnetic protecting cap, lapidated bezel, concave lugs. D. Two-tone silver with applied steel Arabic numerals and bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 12''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 25,000 - 32,000

Sold: USD 82,600

LOT 268

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 201452, case No. 610871. Made in the 1920s. Very fine, rare and early, center-seconds, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch with a Patek Philippe stainless steel expanding bracelet. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with painted b?ton indexes, outer 1/5th seconds scale. Blued steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 11 1/2''', gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement ?à moustache", cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 8,000 - 9,000

Sold: USD 20,650

LOT 269

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

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 867269. Made circa 1946 for Guillermin Mollet, Paris. Fine, large, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, teardrop lugs. D. Pink with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and painted indexes. Pink gold ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 13''', rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed, case with French hallmarks. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 20,000 - 28,000

Sold: USD 73,160

LOT 270

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

"Chronograph Automatic" Daniel Roth, "Chronograph Automatic", No. 931. Made in the late 1990s. Very fine, double ellipse-shaped, selfwinding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, date and a stainless steel Daniel Roth deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Two-body, shaped, polished, transparent case back with 4 screws, stepped band, rounded bezel, screwed-down winding crown, straight lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Textured black with painted radial Roman numerals and luminous dots on a plain reserve, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30- minute registers, aperture for the date between 4 and 5. Luminous steel "flèche" hands. M. Cal. 400, rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 38 x 45 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,500

LOT 271

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

?Metropolitan World Time? Daniel Roth, "Metropolitan World Time", No. 439, Ref. 857.ST. Made in the late 1990s. Fine, double ellipse-shaped, two-time zone with day/night indication, selfwinding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Daniel Roth deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, shaped and curved, polished, stepped band, rounded bezel, case back with 4 screws, straight lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Textured anthracite with luminous Arabic numerals, apertures for the AM/PM indication and the jump-type world time display at 12 and 6, adjusted by a co-axial pusher in the winding-crown. Luminous steel "flèche" hands. M. Cal. 700/21, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 38 x 46 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,500 - 9,000

LOT 272

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

"Premier Automatic" Daniel Roth, "Premier Automatic" No. 525, Ref. 807.ST. Made in the 1990s. Fine, double ellipse-shaped, centerseconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and retrograde hours.

C. Three-body, shaped and curved, polished, stepped rounded bezel, straight lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Textured anthracite with luminous radial Roman numerals for the retrograde hours on a plain reserve, outer minute track with 5- minute red Arabic markers, subsidiary dial for the date at 6. Luminous white "flèche" hands. M. Cal. 700/10, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 35 x 45 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,400 - 3,200

Sold: USD 3,068

LOT 273

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

"Retro Disney" Gérald Genta, Genève, "Retro Disney", Automatic, Ref. G 3633. Made in the 1990s. Fine, jump hour and retrograde minutes, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a Gérald Genta stainless steel link bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, polished, transparent case back with 6 screws, ridged band, rounded bezel, straight lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Mother-of-pearl, retrograde sector between 8 and 4 with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes, aperture at 6 for the jump hour, at the center, a polychrome depiction of "Mickey Mouse" indicating the minutes with his mobile left arm. M. Cal. 4503, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,800 - 4,200

EUR 3,000 - 3,300

Sold: USD 4,956

LOT 274

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

?Night and Day? Gérald Genta, Genève, ?Night and Day?, Ref. G 3706. Made in the 1990s. Fine, two-time zone, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date, night and day indication and a stainless steel Gérald Genta buckle.

C. Three-body, polished, case back with 6 screws, fluted band, rounded bezel, pusher at 9 to set the hand of the second time zone, straight lugs, sapphire crystal. D. "Guilloché" mother-of-pearl with luminous steel indexes on a plain reserve, aperture for the night and day indication symbolized by the sun, moon and stars, "cyclops" aperture for the date. Luminous blued steel "lozenge" hands, red "lozenge" hand for the second time zone. M. Cal. 1961, rhodium-plated, 22 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,400 - 3,200

LOT 275

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

?Double Retro? Gérald Genta, "Double Rétro Classic", Ref. G 3734. Made in the 1990s. Very fine and rare, jump hour, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with retrograde minutes, date and a stainless steel Gérald Genta buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and service warranty.

C. Three-body, polished, case back with 6 screws, reeded band, rounded bezel, straight lugs, screwed bars, domed sapphire crystal. D. Off-white with painted Arabic numerals, at the top, sector for the retrograde minutes, at the bottom, sector for the date, at 12, aperture for the jump hour. Blued steel "Èpée" hands. M. Cal. 2892, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,200 - 2,000

Sold: USD 3,540

LOT 276

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

?Yellow Royal Oak? Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Royal Oak", No. 174. Made in the 1990s. Fine, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's quartz wristwatch with an integrated, 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, octagonal bezel with 8 white gold hexagonal nuts for the 8 white gold screws of the case back, hexagonal screwed-down winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. Anthracite, "Clous-de-Paris" decoration with applied luminous gold indexes. Luminous yellow gold ?bâton? hands. M. With quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness: 6 mm. Approx. overall length: 175 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 5,800 - 6,500

EUR 4,600 - 5,000

Sold: USD 6,254

LOT 277

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

"Mini Royal Oak" Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Royal Oak", No. 254. Made circa 2000. Fine and unusual, tiny, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold lady's quartz wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial and an integrated, 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, hexagonal bezel with 8 white gold hexagonal nuts for the 8 white gold screws of the case back, hexagonal screwed-down winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. Mother-of-pearl with applied luminous gold bâton indexes, outer minute division. Luminous gold "bâton" hands. M. With quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 20 mm. Thickness: 6 mm. Approx. overall length: 170 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,000

Sold: USD 4,248

LOT 278

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

?Beta 21? Audemars Piguet, Genève, No. 153690. Made in the 1980s. Fine, rectangular, 18K white gold gentleman's quartz wristwatch with date and an integrated, 18K white gold Audemars Piguet link bracelet and clasp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 4 screws, lapidated bezel, sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied white gold bâton indexes, aperture for the date at 6. White gold "bâton" hands. M. Beta 21 Cal. 2510, rhodiumplated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 13 jewels, frequency of the quartz oscillator 8192 hz, reduced to 256 hz, by the frequency reducer. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 35 x 42 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx. overall length: 190 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,500

Sold: USD 8,260

LOT 279

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

?Nautilus 3900/1 A Stainless Steel? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Nautilus", No. 1559114, case No. 2970890, Ref. 3900/1A. Made in the 1990s. Fine, center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel, midsized quartz wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, sapphire crystal. D. Anthracite with stripes and applied luminous steel bâton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. E 23 SC, 7 jewels, with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 7 mm. Approx. overall length: 170 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 4,200 - 4,800

EUR 3,300 - 3,800

Sold: USD 4,956

LOT 280

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

"Nautilus 38001/1 Stainless Steel" Patek Philippe, Genève, "Nautilus", No. 3023502, case No. 4025466, Ref. 3800/1. Made in 1997, sold on April 25, 1998. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and an integrated, stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by a certificate and 6 extra links.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied luminous steel radial Roman numerals, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 335-SC, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 37 x 38 mm. Thickness 8 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700

Sold: USD 10,030

LOT 281

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

?Stainless Steel Royal Oak? Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Royal Oak - Automatic", No. 9248, case No. F 50878. Made in the 1990s. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, date and a stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and a

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, case back with 8 screws, octagonal bezel with 8 hexagonal yellow gold screws, screweddown hexagonal winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. White check board pattern with applied luminous steel indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, aperture for the date between 4 and 5. Luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 2385, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 21K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 6,500 - 8,000

Sold: USD 9,440

LOT 282

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

?City of Sails? "Audemars Piguet, Genève, "City of Sails - Royal Oak, Automatic", Ref. E 29094. Made in a limited edition of 300 examples in the early 2000s. Very fine, octagonal, self-winding, water-resistant, titanium gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, date and an integrated, titanium link bracelet with stainless steel clasp. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, case back and bezel secured with 8 hexagonal gold screws and nuts, case back with ?City of Sails - Royal Oak? logo, screwed-down hexagonal buttons and crown, sapphire crystal. D. Bicolor blue and off-white checkered decoration with luminous yellow indexes, subsidiary ?guilloché? off-white dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30- minute registers, aperture for the date between 4 and 5. Yellow luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 2385, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm. Thickness: 11 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 8,000 - 9,000

Sold: USD 17,110

LOT 283

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

?Royal Oak Offshore? Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Royal Oak Offshore - Automatic," No. 65/97, case No. D 86024. Made in a limited edition of 97 examples to commemorate the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997. Very fine and rare, octagonal, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with Chinese triple date and an integrated, brushed stainless steel bracelet and clasp. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, octagonal bezel with 8 hexagonal white gold screws and 8 white gold screws on the case back, winding-crown with rubber cap protected by the "crown guard", sapphire crystal. D. Black with "Clous-de-Paris" decoration, luminous steel indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, aperture for the days of the week and the months. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 2127/2827, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, rotor with 21K gold segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 13,000 - 15,000

EUR 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 13,570

LOT 284

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

"Overseas Chronograph" Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, "Overseas Chronograph", Automatic, case No. 717779. Made in the early 2000s. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant to 15 atm., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, oversized date and an integrated, stainless steel Vacheron Constantin bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, case back with 8 screws and "Overseas" logo, notched steel bezel, screwed-down chronograph buttons and winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. Matte silver with applied steel luminous indexes, subsidiary "guilloché" dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, aperture for the date at 12. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1137, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 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 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: USD 8,260

LOT 285

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

"End Of Days" Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Royal Oak Offshore, Automatic - End of Days", No. 136/500, Ref. E 21670. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples circa 2000 in collaboration with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Very fine and rare, large, octagonal, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel with black PVD-coating gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, date and a Kevlar strap. Accompanied by an extra strap.

C. Three-body, PVD-coated, screwed-down rubber top windingcrown, octagonal bezel with 8 hexagonal recessed stainless steel nuts screwed to 8 screws on the case back, sapphire crystal. D. Anthracite, "Clous-de-Paris" decoration with painted luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary satiné black dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer tachometer graduation, "cyclops" aperture for the date. Luminous yellow "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 2226/2840, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 54 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balancespring, 21K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 45 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 24,000 - 32,000

Sold: USD 35,400

LOT 286

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

"Arnold Schwarzenegger" Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Royal Oak Offshore - Arnold Schwarzenegger", Ref. 26007BA. Made in a limited edition of 400 examples in 2003. Very fine and extremely rare, oversized, octagonal, self-winding, waterresistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and an Audemars Piguet 18K yellow gold deployant clasp. Accompanied by a box and certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back and bezel secured with 8 hexagonal screws, screwed-down winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. Anthracite with textured pattern, luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary "guilloché" dials for the seconds, the 12- hour and 30-minute registers, outer tachometer graduation, "cyclops" aperture for the date. Luminous gold ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 2226 / 2840, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 54 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, 21K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 45 mm. Thickness: 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 32,000 - 38,000

EUR 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: USD 31,860

LOT 287

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

"Il Destriero Scafusia" International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, "Il Destriero Scafusia", No. 67/125. Made in a limited edition of 125 examples in 1993. Extremely fine and rare, oversized, astronomic, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with flying one-minute tourbillon regulator, square button split-seconds chronograph, registers, secular perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K pink gold International Watch Co. buckle. Accompanied by an original fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, curved lugs, transparent case back with 6 screws and peripheral engraving, onyx-set winding crown, sapphire crystals. D. Satiné silver with painted radial Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, the date, days of the week, the months, apertures for the moon phases and the 4-digit year. Blued steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 1868, hand-engraved, gilt brass, 76 jewels, lateral lever escapement with one-minute flying tourbillon regulator with titanium cage and 3 equidistant arms, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, and 6 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System:

USD 200,000 - 250,000

EUR 160,000 - 200,000

Sold: USD 192,150

LOT 288

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

"Hommage" Roger Dubuis, horloger genevois, "Hommage". No. 03/28. Made in the late 1990s. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman?s chronometer wristwatch with an 18K white gold Roger Dubuis buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box, additional case back, Bulletin de l?Observatoire de Besançon and a certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. ?Guilloché? black with applied white gold Breguet numerals, outer minute/seconds track with Arabic markers. White gold "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 57, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, "swan-neck" micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,500

Sold: USD 8,260

LOT 289

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

?Much-More? Roger Dubuis, horloger genevois, "Much- More", No. 09/28. Made in a limited edition of 28 examples in the late 1990s. Fine and rare, rectangular curved, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold Roger Dubuis buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back with 8 screws, stepped bezel, screwed white gold bars, sapphire crystals. D. Off-white with large brown radial Arabic numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. RD 18, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 38 mm. Thickness 7 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,500

Sold: USD 7,080

LOT 290

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

?Hommage No. 1? Roger Dubuis, horloger Genevois, ?Hommage No. 1?, Ref. H 37 57 0, Bulletin d?Observatoire. Made in a limited edition of 28 examples in 2001. Very fine and rare, center-seconds, selfwinding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold Roger Dubuis buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate of origin, the Bulletin de Marche of the Observatoire National de Besançon and an additional 18K white gold case back.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave bezel and lugs, transparent screwed-down case back with ?RD? monogram, sapphire crystals. D. Silver with mirror-polished Arabic numerals and applied white gold dart indexes, inner minute and outer seconds tracks. Blued steel ?alpha? hands. M. Cal. RD 57, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, ?swanneck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 9 mm. To be sold without reserve

Grading System: AA

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: USD 5,900

LOT 291

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

?Master Banker - Havana? Franck Muller, Genève, ?Cintrée Curvex - Master Banker - Havana?, Ref. 5850 MB HV. Made in the late 1990s. Fine, tonneau-shaped, curved, center-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with 3 time-zones, date and a stainless steel Franck Muller bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, polished, case back with screws, domed sapphire crystal. D. Two-tone silver and cream with luminous Arabic numerals and steel dart indexes, at 12 and 6 subsidiary dials for the second and third time-zone, aperture for the date. Luminous steel ?alpha? style hands. M. Cal. 2800, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator, rotor with platinum segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 31 x 43 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,500 - 5,500

EUR 3,500 - 4,500

Sold: USD 5,900

LOT 292

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

?Kilada? Jorg Hysek, "Kilada - Dual Time", Swiss, No. 061/200. Made in a limited edition of 200 examples in the early 2000s. Fine and unusual, rectangular, two-body, articulated and curved, two-time-zone, center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a rubber band and an 18K yellow gold Jorg Hysek deployant clasp.

C. Two articulated and asymmetric two-body cases, solid, polished and brushed, case backs with screws, pierced bands, yellow gold cylinder between the two articulated cases bearing the Jorg Hysek logo, brushed asymmetric and stepped bezels, two crowns, sapphire crystals. D. Two champagne dials, "Time 1" and "Time 2", with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes. Yellow gold "bâton" hands with luminous dots, white for the center-seconds. M. Cal. ETA 956.102, with quartz standardization. Dial and case signed. Dim. 32 x 57 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 6,500 - 8,000

LOT 293

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

"Ferrari Chrono F1-2000" Girard-Perregaux, "Ferrari Chronograph F1-2000," No. 709/2000A, Ref. F1-2000. Made in a limited edition of 2000 examples for Ferrari to commemorate the 2000 Formula 1 Championship. Fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, date and a stainless steel Girard-Perregaux link bracelet. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, case back with 7 screws and engraved with the Ferrari F1 2000 logo, screweddown winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. Bi-color matte silver and black with applied steel Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, aperture for the date between 4 and 5, outer tachometer graduation. Luminous steel "épée" hands. M. Cal. 3370, rhodiumplated, 63 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 2,360

LOT 294

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

"Vintage" Girard-Perregaux, "Vintage", Chronograph Automatic, Ref. 2599. Made in 2001. Fine, rectangular, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and a stainless steel Girard-Perregaux link bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Two-body, polished, triangular lapidated lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Off-white with painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dial. Black "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 3080, rhodium- plated, "fausses côtes" and "oeil-deperdrix" decoration, 38 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 47 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 2,000 - 2,800

Sold: USD 3,068

LOT 295

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

"Ferrari" Girard-Perregaux, "Ferrari", Ref. 8020. Made especially for Ferrari in the late 1990s. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, date and a stainless steel Girard- Perregaux buckle.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, case back with 7 screws and engraved with the Ferrari logo, sloped bezel, rounded lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Matte silver with applied faceted yellow gold bâton indexes, the Ferrari logo under the 12, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 30-minute and 12-hour registers, aperture for the date between 4 and 5. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 2280, rhodium-plated, 57 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 2,360

LOT 296

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

?Ferrari? Girard-Perregaux, ?Ferrari Chronograph -F 310 B?, Ref. 9026, No. 46/149. Made especially for Ferrari in a limited edition of 149 examples in 1997. Fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, perpetual calendar, the 24 hours with night/day indication and an 18K white gold Girard-Perregaux deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, dedicated case back with 8 screws, inclined brushed bezel, curved lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Anthracite with checkered pattern, luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary sunk dials for the 24-hours at 3, the days of the week and 12-hour register at 6, the months and 30-minute register at 9, the days of the month and seconds at 12, outer tachometer graduation. Luminous steel "épée" hands. M. Cal. 3170, rhodiumplated, 44 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: AAA

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: USD 17,700

LOT 297

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

"The Vintage Platinum 123" Bell & Ross, No. 08/99, Ref. 123 JH2. Made in a limited edition of 99 pieces in the early 2000s. Very fine and rare, self-winding, waterresistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with jump hours, power-reserve indication and a Bell & Ross buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent screwed-down case back and crown, domed sapphire crystal. D. Bi-color matte silver and gray with painted radial Arabic numerals, apertures for the jump-hours at 12 and the up-and-down indication at 6. 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. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,500

Sold: USD 7,670

LOT 298

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

"World Time" Waldan International, "World Time", No. 113. Made circa 2004. Fine, "World Time", center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Waldan buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, transparent screwed-down case back, fluted straight lugs, bezel graduated to 12 hours, sapphire crystals. D. Bi-color black and silver with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and indexes in 24-hours on a black outer reserve, revolving off-white center disc bearing the names of 24 cities around the world. Pink gold "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 2893-3, 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: A

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,500

Sold: USD 4,130

LOT 299

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

"Tambour" Louis Vuitton, ?Tambour - Chronographe Automatique Chronometer?, No. 052/277, Ref. Q 1140. Made in 2003. Very fine, large and thick, self-winding, water-resistant to 100 m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, date and stainless steel LV deployant clasp. Accompanied by a LV box and a certificate.

C. Two-body, polished, transparent case back with 6 screws, rounded band with signature, flat bezel, central geometrical lugs. D. Sunburst gray with applied steel indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the12-hour and 30- minute registers, outer minute and chronograph divisions, luminous dots, aperture for the date between 4 and 5. Luminous white gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. LV 277, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700

Sold: USD 6,490

LOT 300

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

?Marine? Breguet, "Horloger de La Marine", "Marine Big Date", Ref. 5817. Production of this reference started in 2004. Very fine, large, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with large date and a stainless steel Breguet deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C. Two-body, polished, transparent case back with 6 screws, stepped rounded bezel, reeded band, protected screwed-down winding-crown, lapidated lugs, screwed bars, sapphire crystals. D. "Guilloché" silver with applied blued steel radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve, double aperture for the large date. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 51766, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 35 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator, gold rotor decorated with engine-turned sunray pattern. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,500 - 5,500

EUR 3,500 - 4,500

Sold: USD 6,490

LOT 301

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

"Ferrari F 50" Girard-Perregaux, "Ferrari F 50", No. 51/250, Ref. 9025. Made especially for the 50th anniversary of Ferrari in a limited edition of 250 examples in 1996. Very fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, perpetual calendar and the 24 hours with night/day indication. Accompanied by a fitted box and a certificate.

C .Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 8 screws and multi-colored enamel "Ferrari" logo, inclined brushed bezel, curved polished lugs, domed sapphire crystal. D. Beige with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the 24-hours at 3, the days of the week and the 12-hour register at 6, the months and the 30-minute register at 9, the days of the month and seconds at 12, outer tachometer graduation. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 3170, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 44 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: USD 18,290