542 lots

LOT 61

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 6234, "Pre-Daytona" Rolex, "Oyster Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic," Ref. 6234. Made in the 1950 s. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, telemeter and a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with painted black baton indexes and luminous dots, outer tachometer to 300 UPH and telemeter graduation, subsidiary guilloche dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 72, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 20,000 - 27,000

CHF 30,000 - 41,000

LOT 62

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 6034, ?Pre-Daytona? Rolex, Oyster Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic," Ref. 6034. Made in 1953. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with embossed yellow gold pyramid indexes, Arabic numerals and luminous dots, minute track with 1/5th seconds divisions, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12- hour and 30-minute registers, outer blue tachometer and red telemeter graduations. Yellow gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 72, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 28,000 - 34,000

EUR 22,000 - 27,000

CHF 33,000 - 40,000

Sold: USD 39,600

LOT 63

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 3330, Stainless Steel Rolex, Chronograph, Antimagnetic, Ref. 3330. Made in the early 1940?s. Very fine and extremely rare stainless steel wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs, snap-on case back. D. Matte silver with luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute and 1/5th second track with 5-minute Arabic markers, most outer tachometer scale, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 30-minute and 12-hour registers. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 14???, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 60,000 - 90,000

EUR 47,000 - 70,000

CHF 70,000 - 105,000

Sold: USD 48,000

LOT 64

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 8171, Stainless Steel "Padellone" Rolex, Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 8171. Made in 1950. Very fine and rare astronomic, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with triple date, moon phases and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished, sloped bezel, concave and curved lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart and pyramidal indexes, Arabic 12, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, outermost graduation for the days of the month in black Arabic numerals, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold feuille hands.M. Cal. 10 1/2''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Super balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System:

USD 65,000 - 95,000

EUR 51,000 - 75,000

CHF 76,000 - 110,000

LOT 65

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 1675, Yellow Gold Rolex,Oyster Perpetual, "GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1675. Made in the late 1960s. Fine, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a yellow gold-plated Rolex buckle. Accompanied by a Rolex, Japan partial service invoice dated October 7, 2008.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, Twinlock winding-crown protected by the crown guard, bidirectional revolving graduated 24-hour bronze bezel for the second time-zone, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Brown with applied luminous yellow gold round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness: 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 7,800 - 12,000

CHF 12,000 - 18,000

LOT 66

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 1675, GMT-Master Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual,GMTMaster, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1675. Made in 1968. Fine, two time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel RolexOyster bracelet. Accompanied by a Rolex Hong Kong partial service invoice dated October 2, 2008.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, red and blue graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second 24-hour time zone, screwed-down case back and crown, winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, selfcompensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,100 - 4,700

CHF 4,700 - 7,000

Sold: USD 4,200

LOT 67

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 1675, GMT-Master Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMTMaster, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1675. Made in 1972. Fine, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, red and blue graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second 24-hour time zone, screwed-down case back and crown, winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, selfcompensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,300 - 3,100

CHF 3,500 - 4,700

Sold: USD 3,840

LOT 68

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 6542 Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," Ref. 6542. Made in 1957. Fine and rare, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, red and blue graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute track, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 28,000 - 34,000

EUR 22,000 - 27,000

CHF 33,000 - 40,000

LOT 69

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 1675, Point Crown Guards, Gilt Underline Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT Master, Superlative Chronometer,Officially Certified, Ref. 1675.Made in 1964. Fine, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the Chronometer Certificate, 2 hang-tags and instruction booklet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, red and blue graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second 24-hour time zone, screwed-down case back and crown, winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 12,000 - 18,000

EUR 9,500 - 14,000

CHF 14,000 - 21,000

Sold: USD 13,800

LOT 70

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 1675, No Crown Guard Rolex,Oyster Perpetual, "GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer,Officially Certified,? Ref. 1675.Made in the late 1950?s. Fine, two-time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and an 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, Twinlock winding-crown, bidirectional revolving graduated 24-hour two-tone bezel for the second time-zone, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Brown with applied luminous yellow gold round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Skeletonized yellow gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness: 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 20,000 - 25,000

EUR 16,000 - 20,000

CHF 23,000 - 30,000

Sold: USD 27,600

LOT 71

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 5700, Stainless Steel Explorer-Date Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer-Date, Precision, Ref. 5700/1500. Made in 1972. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with applied steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,300 - 3,100

CHF 3,500 - 4,700

Sold: USD 3,600

LOT 72

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 5500 Explorer Underline Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Super Precision, Ref. 5500/ 1002. Made in 1963. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,700 - 3,500

CHF 4,100 - 5,300

LOT 73

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 14270, ?Black Out" Explorer Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 14270. Made in 1990, sold September 9, 1991. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box, the original Guarantee Certificate (now void), a service Guarantee from Rolex, Japan, dated October 14, 2003 and an extra link.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied white gold and black inlay Arabic numerals and luminous triangular and baton white gold indexes. Luminous white gold skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3000, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,700 - 7,000

CHF 7,000 - 11,000

Sold: USD 7,800

LOT 74

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 1655, Tangerine Steve McQueen Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," Ref. 1655. Made in 1983. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding,water-resistant, stainless steelwristwatchwith date, special 24-hour bezel, large orange 24-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box and Guarantee Certificate (now void). To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated 24-hour bezel, screwed-down case back and protected crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous baton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous white baton hands, large luminous orange arrow to indicate the diurnal and nocturnal hours on the 24-hour graduated bezel. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 14 mm.Ref. 1655, Tangerine Steve McQueen Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," Ref. 1655. Made in 1983. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding,water-resistant, stainless steelwristwatchwith date, special 24-hour bezel, large orange 24-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box and Guarantee Certificate (now void). C. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated 24-hour bezel, screwed-down case back and protected crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous baton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous white baton hands, large luminous orange arrow to indicate the diurnal and nocturnal hours on the 24-hour graduated bezel. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 12,000 - 16,000

CHF 18,000 - 23,000

Sold: USD 21,600

LOT 75

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 1655, Steve McQueen Straight Hand Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," Ref. 1655. Made in 1971. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel, large 24-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Fliplock Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated 24-hour bezel, screwed-down case back and protected crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous baton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous white baton hands, large luminous arrow to indicate the diurnal and nocturnal hours on the 24-hour graduated bezel. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 14,000 - 18,000

EUR 11,000 - 14,000

CHF 16,000 - 21,000

Sold: USD 13,800

LOT 76

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 1655, Steve McQueen Straight Hand Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," Ref. 1655. Made in 1971. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel, large orange 24-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated 24-hour bezel, screwed-down case back and protected crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous baton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous white baton hands, large luminous orange arrow to indicate the diurnal and nocturnal hours on the 24-hour graduated bezel. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 12,000 - 16,000

CHF 18,000 - 23,000

Sold: USD 18,000

LOT 77

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 6263 Steel Daytona Rolex, "Oyster Cosmograph Daytona," Ref. 6263. Made circa 1980. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with black bezel, round-button chronograph, registers, tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, buttons and crown, Triplock winding crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. Bi-color satine silver and black with steel baton indexes and luminous dots, subsidiary black guilloché dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 727, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 20,000 - 27,000

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: USD 30,000

LOT 78

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 6265, Steel Daytona Rolex, "Oyster Cosmograph Daytona," Ref. 6265/6263. Made circa 1980. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with steel bezel, round-button chronograph, registers, tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, buttons and crown, Triplock winding crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. Bi-color matte black and silver with steel baton indexes and luminous dots, subsidiary silver guilloché dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 727, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 20,000 - 27,000

CHF 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: USD 30,000

LOT 79

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 6263 Yellow Gold Cosmograph Rolex, Oyster, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 6263. Made circa 1980. Fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with round-button chronograph, registers, anti-reflective black tachometer bezel and 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, buttons and Triplock winding crown, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 200 units per hour. D. Bicolor champagne and black with applied gold baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute and 1/5th seconds track, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 727, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 31,000 - 40,000

CHF 47,000 - 60,000

Sold: USD 48,000

LOT 80

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ... New York, Dec 11, 2008

Ref. 6265, Yellow Gold Cosmograph Rolex, Oyster, Cosmograph, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 6265. Made circa 1978. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, yellow gold bezel with tachometer and an 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the gold bezel to 200 units per hour. D. Bicolor champagne and black with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds track, subsidiary dials for the seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Luminous yellow gold baton hands,M. Cal. 727, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 45,000 - 55,000

EUR 35,000 - 43,000

CHF 53,000 - 65,000