402 lots

LOT 81

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Ref. 6542 GMT-Master Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," Ref. 6542. Made in 1959. Fine and rare, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour ?bakelite? bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box, Pan AM lapel pin, Time Selector, Crew Tag and Aircraft Operating Manual.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screweddown 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. 1066, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 20,000

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,000 - 14,000

Sold: USD 39,600

LOT 82

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Ref. 1675 Pointed Crown Guards Gilt Dial Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," Ref. 1675. Made in 1960. Fine and rare, 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 a service invoice from Rolex, Japan dated September 8th, 2009.

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 pointed crown guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, outer gilt minute/seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 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 8,000 - 12,000

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,500 - 8,000

Sold: USD 13,800

LOT 83

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Ref. 6536/1 Gilt Dial Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner, 100m/ 330ft," Ref. 6536/1. Made in 1956. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times. D. Black with luminous baton, triangular and round indexes. 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. 37 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 8,000 - 12,000

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,500 - 8,000

Sold: USD 11,400

LOT 84

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Ref. 6350, Explorer, Black Honeycomb Dial Rolex, Explorer Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6350. Made in 1953. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, concave lugs. D. Black honeycomb with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes. Luminous gold baton hands. M. Cal. 775, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 10,000 - 15,000

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,800 - 10,000

Sold: USD 12,600

LOT 85

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Ref. 6350, Explorer, Black Dial Rolex, Explorer Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6350. Made in 1953. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, concave lugs. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes. Luminous gold skeleton hands. M. Cal. 775, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 5,000

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,500

Sold: USD 6,600

LOT 86

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Ref. 1655, Steve McQueen Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," Ref. 1655. Made in 1977. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel, large orange arrow 24-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet Ref. 78360. Accompanied by a fitted box, 2 spare links and a service guarantee from Rolex, Japan dated November 25th, 2008.

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, outer minute/seconds track, 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: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,500

Sold: USD 15,000

LOT 87

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Ref. 1016 - Explorer Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? Ref. 1016. Made in 1966. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel 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. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 3,000 - 4,000

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,700

Sold: USD 5,040

LOT 88

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Ref. 1665 Sea-Dweller Submariner Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea-Dweller, Submariner 2000, 2000 ft./610 m., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," Ref. 1665. Made in 1981, sold on June 1st, 1982. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with helium escape valve, date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box, bill of sale, guarantee (now void), red seal, instruction manual and anchor.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, helium escape valve at 9, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, oeil-deperdrix decoration, 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, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 17 mm. Property of the Original Owner

Grading System: AAA

USD 10,000 - 15,000

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,800 - 10,000

Sold: USD 16,800

LOT 89

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Ref. 16800 Matte Dial Tiffany & Co. Rolex, retailed by Tiffany & Co., Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 1000 ft./300m., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 16800. Made in 1983. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Fliplock Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a guarantee certificate (now void).

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated unidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with applied luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, aperture for the date, outer minute division. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 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, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm

Grading System: AAA

USD 5,000 - 8,000

CHF 5,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,500 - 5,500

Sold: USD 10,200

LOT 90

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Ref. 16613 Steel and Gold SubmarinerNavy Blue Dial Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 1000 ft /330 m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified," Ref. 16613. Made circa 1991. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Fliplock Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, Triplock winding crown protected by the Crown Guard, graduated unidirectional revolving blue bezel for the decompression times, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Blue with applied gold luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, 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 2,500 - 3,500

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 1,700 - 2,400

Sold: USD 4,560

LOT 91

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Ref. 16800, Matte Dial Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 1000 ft./ 300m, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 16800. Case no.7285813. Made in 1982. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and a Rolex stainless steel band. To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated unidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with applied luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, aperture for the date, outer minute division. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,500

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 1,700 - 2,400

Sold: USD 3,840

LOT 92

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Ref. 16660 Sea Dweller Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea Dweller 4000ft = 1220m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 16660. Made in 1984. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with second generation helium-escape valve, date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, graduated unidirectional revolving bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding-crown protected by the crown guard, helium escape valve at 9, sapphire crystal. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton steel indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,000

Sold: USD 4,800

LOT 93

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Ref 1665 Double Red Mark IV Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea-Dweller, Submariner 2000, 2000 ft. = 610 m., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," Ref. 1665. Made in 1974. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with double red Sea-Dweller logo, helium escape valve, date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, helium escape valve at 9, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, aperture for the date, "Sea-Dweller Submariner 2000" in red letters. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 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, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 17 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 20,000

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,000 - 14,000

Sold: USD 25,200

LOT 94

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Double-Red Sea-Dweller Retailed by Tiffany Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea-Dweller, Submariner 2000, 2000 ft./610 m., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," Ref. 1665, retailed by Tiffany & Co. Made in 1975, sold in 1976. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with double red Sea-Dweller logo, helium escape valve, date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by a letter from Rolex archives confirming delivery to Tiffany & Co., a service guarantee from Rolex, London dated March 21st, 2003 and a spare bezel.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, helium escape valve at 9, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, aperture for the date, "Sea-Dweller Submariner 2000" printed in red. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 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, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 17 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 40,000 - 60,000

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

EUR 27,000 - 40,000

LOT 95

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Ref. 6239 Steel Cosmograph Rolex, Oyster Cosmograph, Ref. 6239. Made circa 1975. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, steel bezel with tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, tachometer graduation on the steel bezel to 200 units per hour. D. Bicolor silver and black with applied faceted steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds track, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 72 B, 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 15,000 - 20,000

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,000 - 13,000

LOT 96

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Ref. 6265 Steel Cosmograph Rolex, Oyster Cosmograph, Ref. 6265. Made in the late 1970's. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, steel bezel with tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the steel bezel to 200 units per hour. D. Bicolor silver and black with applied faceted steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds track, subsidiary 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 free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 20,000 - 25,000

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

EUR 13,000 - 17,000

Sold: USD 27,600

LOT 97

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Ref. 6265 Steel Cosmograph Daytona Rolex, Oyster Cosmograph Daytona, Ref. 6265. Made in the late 1970's. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, steel bezel with tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screweddown case back, buttons and crown, tachometer graduation on the steel bezel to 200 units per hour. D. Bicolor black and silver with applied faceted steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds track, subsidiary 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 freesprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 20,000 - 25,000

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

EUR 13,000 - 17,000

Sold: USD 23,400

LOT 98

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

Ref. 6263 Paul Newman Rolex, "Oyster Cosmograph," Ref. 6263/6262. Made circa 1973. Very fine and very rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with black bezel, round-button chronograph, registers, tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex Ref. 78350 Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box, the original certificate (now void), an instruction manual and service invoices from Rolex, New York, dated 1987, and from Rolex, Japan, dated September 17th, 2002.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, buttons and crown, Triplock winding crown, tachometer graduation on the black bezel to 200 units per hour. D. Bi-color ivory and black with applied steel square indexes and luminous dots, subsidiary black 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 40,000 - 60,000

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

EUR 27,000 - 40,000

Sold: USD 72,000

LOT 99

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

?Paul Newman? Ref. 6265, Yellow Gold Cosmograph Daytona Rolex, Oyster, Cosmograph Daytona, Ref. 6265/6263. Made circa 1980. 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 Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box, certificate (now void), instruction booklet and a service invoice from Rolex, London dated September 18th, 2009.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screweddown 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, 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, selfcompensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 70,000 - 100,000

CHF 70,000 - 100,000

EUR 50,000 - 70,000

LOT 100

Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P... New York, Dec 09, 2009

White Gold & Diamonds Jaeger LeCoultre, No. 946078 A. Made circa 1960. Fine and elegant, 18K white gold and diamond-set lady?s wristwatch with integral 18K white gold bracelet.

C. Two-body, the bezel set with 17 round diamonds, back secured by two screws, back winding, flexible tapered bracelet. D. Brushed silver with applied white gold dart and dot indexes. White gold dauphine hands. M. 6 ½???, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 13 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx. overall length 17.5 cm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

CHF 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,700

Sold: USD 1,800