350 lots

LOT 61

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,500

Sold: USD 5,310

LOT 62

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,500

LOT 63

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

USD 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,700

LOT 64

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

USD 7,500 - 10,000

EUR 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: USD 7,080

LOT 65

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,500

Sold: USD 7,080

LOT 66

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700

Sold: USD 4,720

LOT 67

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 6,136

LOT 68

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,200 - 2,000

Sold: USD 3,068

LOT 69

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700

Sold: USD 4,956

LOT 70

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,200 - 1,600

Sold: USD 2,006

LOT 71

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

LOT 72

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,800 - 3,500

LOT 73

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 3,200 - 4,500

EUR 2,500 - 3,500

Sold: USD 4,602

LOT 74

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

LOT 75

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 2,200 - 3,200

EUR 1,700 - 2,500

Sold: USD 2,596

LOT 76

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700

Sold: USD 9,440

LOT 77

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 2,000 - 2,800

Sold: USD 3,540

LOT 78

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 4,720

LOT 79

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

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

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

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: USD 3,304

LOT 80

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

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

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

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,200 - 2,000

Sold: USD 2,596