356 lots

LOT 301

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Patek Philippe Ref. 3940 Platinum Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 3940 P, No. 3125191, case No. 4130925. Made in 2000, sold June 18th, 2001. Very fine and rare, self-winding, platinum wristwatch with perpetual calendar, 24 hour and leap year indication, moon phases and a platinum Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted winding box, setting pin and Certificate of Origin.

c. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave bezel, domed sapphire crystal, snap-on case back. d. Matte silver with applied white gold faceted baton and pyramidal indexes, outer minute dot divisions, subsidiary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, the 24 hours and the leap year, aperture for the moon phases. White gold dauphine hands. m. Cal. 240/Q, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, 22K gold micro-rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System:

USD 40,000 - 60,000

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

EUR 30,000 - 45,000

Sold: USD 50,000

LOT 302

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

F.P. Journe Platinum Octa Divine - Japan Edition F.P. Journe, "Invenit et Fecit", "Octa Divine", No. 028-04D. Made in 2004. Very fine and rare, self-winding, platinum chronometer wristwatch with 120-hour power reserve, large date, moon phases and a platinum F.P. Journe buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box, guarantee certificate (now void) and instruction manual.

c. Two-body, solid, polished, concave lugs, transparent case back with 4 screws, sapphire crystals. d. Two-tone silver outer ring with painted radial Arabic numerals secured to a matte 18K white gold plate by 5 screws, subsidiary seconds dial between 4 & 5, sector for the 120-hour up and down indication, apertures for the large double digit date and the moon phases. Blued steel Journe hands. m. Cal. 1300, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 32 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, off-center bidirectional 22K gold guilloche rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 18,000 - 22,000

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

EUR 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: USD 25,000

LOT 303

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

F.P. Journe - Pink Gold - Tourbillon Souverain F.P. Journe, ?Invenit et Fecit,? Tourbillon Souverain à Remontoir d'Egalité avec Seconde Morte, No. 063-04-TN. Sold in July, 2007. Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold chronometer wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillion regulator, constant force remontoir with dead-seconds, 42-hour power-reserve indicator and an 18K pink gold F.P. Journe buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted wooden box, spare strap, Certificate of Authenticity, Guarantee and instruction manual.

c. Two-body, solid, polished, concave lugs, transparent case back with 6 screws, winding crown engine-turned with a "cordes de Marseille" pattern, sapphire crystals. d. Subsidiary guilloche silver dials with painted Arabic numerals for the hours and minutes and offset seconds secured 18K gold plate, aperture for the tourbillon regulator under a polished steel bridge at 9, power reserve indication at 12. Blued steel Journe hands. m. Cal. 1403 in 18K pink gold, fausses cotes decoration, 26 jewels, lateral lever escapement with one-minute tourbillon regulator with "A?-shaped tourbillon frame and polished steel bridge, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring with Phillips terminal curve, constant-force remontoir with 18K gold wheel, equalizing the mainspring's varying power supply. A blade spring, controlled by a spinning vane, is armed once a second by the force of the mainspring, feeding a steady flow of power to the balance for a more constant rate and at the same time controlling the progression of the dead-seconds hand. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System:

USD 50,000 - 70,000

CHF 50,000 - 70,000

EUR 35,000 - 50,000

Sold: USD 64,900

LOT 304

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

F.P. Journe - Platinum - Tourbillon Souverain F.P. Journe, ?Invenit et Fecit,? Tourbillon Souverain à Remontoir d'Egalité avec Seconde Morte, No. 349-TN. Sold December 18th, 2007. Very fine and rare, platinum chronometer wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillion regulator, constant force remontoir with dead-seconds, 42-hour power-reserve indicator and a platinum F.P. Journe buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted wooden box, Certificate of Authenticity, Guarantee and instruction manual.

c. Two-body, solid, polished, concave lugs, transparent case back with 6 screws, winding crown engine-turned with a "cordes de Marseille" pattern, sapphire crystals. d. Subsidiary guilloche silver dials with painted Arabic numerals for the hours and minutes and offset seconds secured 18K gold plate, aperture for the tourbillon regulator under a polished steel bridge at 9, power reserve indication at 12. Blued steel Journe hands. m. Cal. 1403 in 18K pink gold, fausses cotes decoration, 26 jewels, lateral lever escapement with one-minute tourbillon regulator with "A?-shaped tourbillon frame and polished steel bridge, monometallic 4-arm balance with 4 timing weights, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring with Phillips terminal curve, constant-force remontoir with 18K gold wheel, equalizing the mainspring's varying power supply. A blade spring, controlled by a spinning vane, is armed once a second by the force of the mainspring, feeding a steady flow of power to the balance for a more constant rate and at the same time controlling the progression of the dead-seconds hand. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System:

USD 60,000 - 90,000

CHF 60,000 - 90,000

EUR 45,000 - 65,000

LOT 305

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Parmigiani Fleurier - Pink Gold - Automatic Parmigiani Fleurier, "Toric Automatique," No. 2612, Ref. PF000066. Made in circa 2000. Very fine and elegant, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, 18K pink gold wristwatch with date and an 18K pink gold Parmigiani Fleurier buckle.

c. Three-body, solid, polished, stepped and reeded bezel, transparent case back, straight lugs, cabochon sapphire set winding-crown, sapphire crystals. d. Bicolor textured anthracite and 18K pink gold with painted radial Roman numerals on a brushed pink gold chapter ring, outer luminous dot minute/ seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Pink gold javelin hands, blued steel seconds hand. m. Cal. 13301, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator, guilloche 22K gold rotor, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 7,000

CHF 4,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,000 - 5,000

Sold: USD 6,000

LOT 306

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Parmigiani Fleurier Steel kalpa Tonda 42 Hemisphere Parmigiani Fleurier, Kalpa Tonda 42 Hemisphere, case No. 24550. Made in a limited edition of 30 pieces, sold on January 14, 2008. Very fine, two time zone, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, two day/night indicators, two crowns and a stainless steel Parmigiani Fleurier double deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box, guarantee and specification sheet.

c. Two-body, polished, rounded bezel, large claw lugs, transparent case back with 4 screws, sapphire crystals. d. Bicolor black and gray, applied white gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes, subsidiary dial for the second time zone at 12 and the seconds at 6 with central day and night indicator, aperture for the date at 9, concentric minute/ seconds divisions. Luminous white gold alpha hands. m. Cal. 337, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 38 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to five positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 42 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,000 - 4,500

Sold: USD 8,750

LOT 307

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Roger Dubuis - White Gold Sympathy - bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar - Chrono Roger Dubuis, Genève, "Sympathy - Bi-retrograde Perpetual Calendar," No. 13/28, movement No. 90. Made in a limited edition of 28 pieces in 2003, sold June 4th, 2004. Very fine and rare, cushion shaped, astronomic, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold "Bulletin d'Observatoire" wristwatch with bi-retrograde perpetual calendar, moon phases, age of the moon and an 18K white gold Roger Dubuis buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box, Certificate of Origin and a strap spare. Factory serviced in March 2009.

c. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back with 8 screws and etched crystal, concave stepped bezel, sapphire crystals. d. Mother of pearl with applied white gold dart indexes, outer 1/5th seconds track, subsidiary dials at 12 for the months and the leap years, on the sides, sectors for the retrograde days of the week and of the month, at 6 graduation for the age of the moon concentric with the aperture for the moon phases. White gold feuille hands. m. Cal. RD 5772, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 23 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 40 x 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm

Grading System:

USD 25,000 - 35,000

CHF 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 18,000 - 25,000

LOT 308

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Patek Philippe - Ref. 4910/010 - SteeL & Diamonds - Quartz Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1659354, case No. 4093540, Ref. 4910/010. Made in the 1990s. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel and diamond lady's quartz wristwatch with a stainless steel integral bracelet with double deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box. To be sold without reserve

c. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 4 screws, bezel set with 36 round diamonds, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, sapphire crystal. d. Black with applied white gold Roman numerals and 10 round diamond-set indexes. Luminous gold baton hands. m. Cal. E15, with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 30 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Approx. overall length 165 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 6,000 - 8,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000

Sold: USD 6,250

LOT 309

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Chopard ? Luc White Gold Limited Edition Chopard, Genève, "L.U.C. Tonneau", Automatic, No. 0014/1860, Ref. 16/2267. Made in a limited edition of 1860 pieces circa 2005, in honor of the company?s founding by Louis Ulysse Chopard in 1860. Very fine and elegant, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, waterresistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with date and an 18K white gold Chopard buckle. Accompanied by a Chopard box, certificate and COSC. To be sold without reserve

c. Three-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with 8 screws, sapphire crystals. d. Black with applied white gold lozenge indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, aperture for the date. White gold dauphine hands. m. Cal. 6.96, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, 18K gold micro-rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 48 x 40 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 5,000

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,200 - 3,500

Sold: USD 6,875

LOT 310

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Tag Heuer - Automatic - Date Tag Heuer, Automatic, case No. QL 8241, Ref. WV 2112. Made in the 1990s. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Tag Heuer deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box, guarantee card and booklet. To be sold without reserve

c. Two-body, polished and brushed, stepped bezel, lapidated lugs, screw-down case back. d. Satine silver with applied steel Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute track with 5-minute/seconds Arabic markers, luminous dots, outermost 1/5th seconds track on an inclined silver reserve. Luminous steel baton hands. m. Cal. 2824-2, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 500 - 1,000

CHF 500 - 1,000

EUR 360 - 700

Sold: USD 1,063

LOT 311

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Daniel Roth Mid-Size Chronograph Daniel Roth, "Chronograph Automatic", Numero 146. Made in the 1990s. Very fine, mid-size, double ellipse-shaped, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel wristwatch with chronograph.

c. Two-body, polished, transparent case back secured with 4 screws, stepped band, rounded bezel, oval chronograph buttons, lapidated lugs, sapphire crystals. d. Two-tone silver, ?stripes? decoration with painted radial Roman numerals and dots on a plain silver reserve, subsidiary dials for the seconds and 30-minute registers, outer minute division. Blued steel flèche hands. m. Cal. DR101, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes and oeil de perdrix decoration, 38 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to five positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 31 x 37 mm (total). Thickness 11.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

CHF 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,800

Sold: USD 1,750

LOT 312

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Omega - Titanium - Seamaster - Professional - Chronograph Omega, ?Seamaster Professional, Chronometer - Chronograph,? No. 60001038, Ref. 22988000. Made circa 2006. Fine, water-resistant, titanium, chronometer diver?s wristwatch with date, round button chronograph, helium escape valve, blue bezel and an Omega titanium brick-link bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, brushed, lyre lugs, dodecagonal graduated unidirectional revolving bezel for the decompression times, screwed-down case back and crown, gas escape valve at 10, sapphire crystal. D. Blue wave pattern with painted luminous round indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer 1/5th seconds track with 5-minute/seconds Arabic and red triangles markers, aperture for the date. Steel arrow hands with luminous tips. m. Cal. 3303, rhodium-plated, 33 jewels, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm, Thickness 16 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 1,000 - 2,000

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 700 - 1,500

Sold: USD 1,750

LOT 313

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Omega - Planet Ocean - Chrono Omega "Seamaster, Planet Ocean Chrono, Co-Axial Chronometer," case No. 78074520, Ref. 2210.50.00. Made circa 2008. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel, chronometer diver?s wristwatch with date, round button chronograph, black bezel, helium escape valve and a stainless steel Omega deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, lyre lugs, graduated unidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, screwed-down crown for the helium escape valve at 10, screw-down case back and winding crown, sapphire crystal. D. Matte black with applied luminous steel baton indexes and red painted Arabic numerals, applied steel Omega symbol, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, aperture for the date between 4 and 5. Luminous steel arrow hands. m. Cal. 3313, rhodium-plated, 37 jewels, co-axial escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 46 mm. Thickness 18 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,000

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,000 - 1,500

Sold: USD 2,375

LOT 314

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Tudor - Ref. 9420 - Chrono Time Tudor, ?Automatic - Chrono Time,? case No. 880201, Ref. 9420/0, case made by Rolex, Geneva. Made in the 1980s. Fine, self-winding, water resistant to 100 meters, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, date and a stainless steel Tudor Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and buttons, black bezel with tachometer graduation to 500 UPH, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Bicolor anthracite and black with luminous baton indexes, outer 1/5th seconds scale with 5 minute/second red Arabic markers, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 30-minute and 12-hour registers, aperture for the date. Luminous black baton hands. m. Cal. T 7750, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000

Sold: USD 10,625

LOT 315

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Hublot - Steel ?MDM Chronograph? Hublot-MDM Genève, Ref. 1810.1, case No. 400282. Made in the 1990s. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with oval button chronograph, tachometer, date and a Hublot stainless steel deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box. To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, case back with 6 screws, hooded lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Silver with blued steel baton indexes and luminous dots, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer 1/5th seconds track and tachometer graduation, aperture for the date between 4 and 5. Luminous blued steel feuille hands. m. Cal. 2892A2, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 48 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,000 - 2,000

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 700 - 1,400

Sold: USD 2,125

LOT 316

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Hublot - Pink Gold - Super B - Chronograph Hublot, Genève, MDM, Chronograph, Automatic, case No. 480422, Ref. 1920.8. Made circa 2006. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold and Kevlar wristwatch with date, round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and a special integrated rubber strap with an 18K pink gold Hublot double deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, Kevlar buttons and winding crown, hooded lugs, tachometer graduation on the bezel to 400 UPH, sapphire crystal. D. Bicolor black and champagne with applied steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds track, subsidiary guilloche dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, aperture for the date between 4 & 5. Luminous steel baton hands. m. Cal. 7750, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 43 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 5,000

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,200 - 3,500

Sold: USD 5,500

LOT 317

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Hublot Big Bang Chronograph- limited Edition "Chocolate Bang" Hublot, Genève, "Big Bang," Chronograph, Automatic, Ref 301-W. No.127/500. Made circa 2008. Fine and unusual, self-winding, water-resistant, titanium, ceramic and kevlar wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, date and a Hublot rubber strap with pvd brown-coated stainless steel deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original box.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, transparent case back with 6 screws, hooded lugs, ceramic bezel fixed with 6 nuts, ceramic frame, brown kevlar sides, sapphire crystals. D. Brown, weave pattern with applied coated steel Arabic numerals and baton indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer minute track with Arabic 5 minute/ seconds marker, aperture for the date between 4 & 5. Brown coated steel skeletonized baton hands. m. Cal. 7750, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring, skeletonized rotor, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 44 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 6,000 - 10,000

CHF 6,000 - 10,000

EUR 4,500 - 7,000

Sold: USD 10,625

LOT 318

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Hublot - Ayrton Senna - Big Bang Split Hublot, Genève, "Big Bang, Ayrton Senna, Split-Second Chronograph, Automatic,? No. 486/500, case No. 705151, Ref 309. Made in a limited edition of 500 pieces in 2008. Fine and unusual, oversized, self-winding, water-resistant, black ceramic, titanium and Kevlar wristwatch with square button split-second chronograph, registers and a stainless steel and ceramic Hublot deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, Ayrton Senna?s biography, certificate of authenticity, warranty and instruction booklet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, band with integrated Brazilian flag, transparent case back with 6 screws and Ayrton Senna logo, hooded lugs, ceramic bezel fixed by 6 titanium nuts, black Kevlar sides, sapphire crystals. D. Black with red Ayrton Senna signature, applied steel Arabic numerals and baton indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, and 30-minute registers, outer minute track with Arabic 5-minute/seconds marker, power reserve indicator. Steel skeleton baton hands. m. HUB 44SC, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring, skeletonized rotor, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 15,000

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 7,000 - 11,000

LOT 319

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 16623 - Steel & Gold Yachtmaster Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Yacht-Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. M 692928, Ref. 16623. Made in 2008, sold December 24th, 2009. Very fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold wristwatch with special time-lapse bezel, date and a stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Rolex Oysterlock bracelet Ref. 78763. Accompanied by the original fitted box, guarantee (now void), hang tags, booklets and 2 extra links.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, Triplock winding-crown protected by the crown guard, graduated unidirectional revolving gold bezel with 60-minute scale engraved in relief, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. White with applied luminous markers and yellow gold and black, round, triangular and bâton indexes, outer minute/seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold skeleton hands. m. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, free-sprung monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm plus 2 links

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000

LOT 320

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 16803 - Steel & Gold Submariner Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner, 1000 ft / 300 m. Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 8272099, Ref. 16803. Made in 1983. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel & 18K yellow gold diver's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Rolex Fliplock Oyster bracelet.

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 luminous round, triangular and baton yellow gold indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold 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. Approx. overall length 205 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 5,000

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,200 - 3,500

Sold: USD 3,750

LOT 321

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 17013 - Steel & Gold Oysterquartz Rolex, ?Oysterquartz Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified,? case No. 7065284, Ref. 17013. Made in 1981. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and an integral stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Rolex link bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, yellow gold fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satine silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minutes/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. m. Cal. 5035, rhodium-plated, 11 jewels, with quartz standardization, hack mechanism. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,000 - 2,000

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 700 - 1,400

Sold: USD 1,875

LOT 322

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 17013 - Steel & Gold Oysterquartz Rolex, ?Oysterquartz Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified,? case No. 5486810, Ref. 17013. Made in 1979. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel and 14K yellow gold wristwatch with date and an integral stainless steel and 14K yellow gold Rolex link bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, yellow gold fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Blue with applied yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minutes/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. m. Cal. 5035, rhodium-plated, 11 jewels, with quartz standardization, hack mechanism. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,200 - 1,700

CHF 1,200 - 1,700

EUR 900 - 1,200

Sold: USD 2,000

LOT 323

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Pink Gold - Day-Date Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? case No. P 162350, Ref. 118205. Made in 2000. Very fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold chronometer wristwatch with day & date and an 18K pink gold Oyster bracelet with concealed deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, domed bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Pink with applied radial pink gold Roman numerals, apertures for the day and the date, outer minute/seconds track. Pink gold baton hands. m. Cal. 3155, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperature and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 8,000 - 12,000

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,800 - 8,500

Sold: USD 14,375

LOT 324

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Yellow Gold - Ref. 69178 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? case No. R 551795, Ref. 69178. Made in 1988. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold lady?s wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with concealed deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, serial number engraved inside the back, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. White with applied radial yellow gold Arabic numerals and luminous indexes, outer minute/seconds track, aperture for the date. Yellow gold baton hands. m. Cal. 2135, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 mm. Thickness 10.5 mm. Approx. overall length 160 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,400 - 2,200

Sold: USD 3,750

LOT 325

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Lady?s - Yellow Gold - Ref. 69178 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? Ref. 69178. Made in 1988. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, 18K yellow gold lady?s wristwatch with date, on an 18K yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with concealed deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and Oyster crown, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with Cyclops lens, back engraved: E.G.B. 2-12-88. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. m. Cal. 2135, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 mm. Thickness 10.5 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,400 - 2,200

Sold: USD 2,750

LOT 326

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 18038 - Yellow Gold - Day-Date Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified,? Ref. 18038/18000. Made in 1979. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with day & date and an 18K yellow gold President bracelet with concealed deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens, back engraved: W.P.B. 27.2.80. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds division, apertures for the day of the week and date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. m. Cal. 3055, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 27 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. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,500 - 3,000

Sold: USD 5,875

LOT 327

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 1013 - Yellow Gold - Oyster Perpetual Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? case No. 952437, Ref. 1013. Made circa 1960. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a 14K yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel. D. Satine silver with applied yellow gold dart and baton indexes, outer minute/ seconds divisions. Luminous yellow gold baton 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. 36 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,400 - 2,200

Sold: USD 3,125

LOT 328

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 6567 - Yellow Gold Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer,? case No. 157617, Ref. 6567. Made in the late 1950s. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle brick link bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, back engraved with initials: GM. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold faceted dart indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/second divisions. Luminous yellow gold dauphine hands. m. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 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. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Thickness 195 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 8,000 - 12,000

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,800 - 8,500

LOT 329

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 19018 - Yellow Gold - Oysterquartz Day-Date - Diamond Dial Rolex, ?Oysterquartz, Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified,? case No. 7282707, Ref. 19018/19000. Made in 1982. Fine, water-resistant, center seconds, 18K yellow gold and diamond quartz wristwatch with day, date and an integral 18K yellow gold Rolex link bracelet with concealed deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, certificate (now void), hang tag, wallet, hanker chive and booklets.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, fluted bezel, screwed-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satine silver set with 8 round and 2 baguette diamond indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/seconds track, apertures for the day of the week and for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. m. Cal. 5055, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 11 jewels, adjusted to temperatures, with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,000 - 10,000

CHF 7,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: USD 8,750

LOT 330

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 16800 - Steel Submariner Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner, 1000 ft / 300 m. Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 8494959, Ref. 16800. Made in 1985. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Fliplock Oyster bracelet.

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 luminous round, triangular and baton white gold indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous white gold 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. Approx. overall length 195 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,500

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 1,800 - 2,500

Sold: USD 3,750

LOT 331

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 16660 - Sea Dweller Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea Dweller 4000ft = 1220m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, case No. 9430487, Ref. 16660. Made in 1986. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant to 1220 m, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with second generation helium-escape valve, date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock 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 white gold indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous white gold 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. Approx. overall length 205 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 3,000 - 5,000

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,200 - 3,500

Sold: USD 4,250

LOT 332

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 168000 - Comex - Submariner Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner, 1000 ft / 300 m,? Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 168000/16800 COMEX 6243. Made circa 1988. Very fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by a pressur gauge, a COMEX - PRO scale card for duration of air supply, a 6? x 8? photo of the French war submarine ?Protee,? sunk in 1943.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, case back engraved: COMEX 6243, 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 steel indexes, outer minute/seconds track, imprint: COMEX, aperture for the date. 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. Approx. overall length 195 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 30,000 - 60,000

CHF 30,000 - 60,000

EUR 22,000 - 43,000

Sold: USD 31,250

LOT 333

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 16570 - Explorer II Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? case No. P 527956, Ref. 16570. Made in 2000. Fine, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and independently adjustable 12-hour hand on an orange-color strap.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, steel bezel graduated in 24 hours, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. White with orange luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, outer minute division, aperture for the date. Orange luminous black skeleton hands, 24-hour red arrow hand for the second time zone. m. Cal. 3185, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 5,000

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,200 - 3,500

Sold: USD 4,500

LOT 334

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex Ref. 16550 - Ivory Dial - Explorer II Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Explorer II,? Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 8866824, Ref. 16550. Made in 1985. Fine, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour bezel and hand, independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated 24-hour bezel for the second time zone, Twinlock winding crown protected by the crown guard, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Ivory-color with applied luminous round, triangular and baton steel indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. m. Cal. 3085, 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. Approx. overall length 210 mm

Grading System: AAA

USD 7,000 - 9,000

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 10,625

LOT 335

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 1016 - Explorer - Tropical Dial Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? case No. 901815, Ref. 1016. Made in 1963. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, gilt outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel skeleton 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. 36 mm. Thickness: 12.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,500 - 7,500

CHF 5,500 - 7,500

EUR 4,000 - 5,500

Sold: USD 10,000

LOT 336

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 6542 - GMT-Master Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 356136, 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 bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster 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. 1066, 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 8,000 - 12,000

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,800 - 8,500

Sold: USD 13,125

LOT 337

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex Ref. 1680 - Red Submariner - Meter First Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 200 m = 660 ft, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? case No. 2299676, Ref. 1680. Made in 1969. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with red "Submariner" dial, date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with "Submariner" printed in red, luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. 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 14 mm. Approx overall length 200 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000

Sold: USD 10,625

LOT 338

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex Ref. 1665 - Double Red MK4 Sea-Dweller Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea-Dweller, Submariner 2000, 2000 ft. = 610 m., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 3953407, Ref. 1665. Made in 1972. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with double red Sea-Dweller logo, helium escape valve and date.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, helium escape valve at 9, back engraved: Rian Harris, 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. 1560, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 25 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 16.5 mm.o

Grading System: AAA

USD 14,000 - 16,000

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

EUR 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 16,875

LOT 339

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 16600 - Sea-Dweller 4000 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea Dweller 4000ft = 1220m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified,? case No. Z 629672, Ref. 16600. Made in 2006. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with date, helium escape valve and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, graduated unidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the Crown-Guard, gas-escape valve at 9, sapphire crystal. D. Black with luminous white gold round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds division, aperture for the date. Luminous white gold skeleton hands. m. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions with Microstella timing screws, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 15 mm. Approx overall length 175 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 5,000

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,200 - 3,500

Sold: USD 4,625

LOT 340

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 6204 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual," case No. 988894, Ref. 6204. Made in 1955. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel riveted Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original fitted box and guarantee (now void).

C. Three body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving bezel. D. Black with painted luminous baton, triangular and round indexes, outer minute/ seconds track. Luminous steel baton hands. m. Cal. A260, 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 20,000

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 11,000 - 15,000

Sold: USD 57,500

LOT 341

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 5508 - Gilt Dial - James Bond Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 100m = 330ft, Submariner, case No. 399771, Ref. 5508. Made in 1958. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster expansion 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 round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel skeleton hands. m. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. Overall length 205 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 8,000 - 12,000

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,800 - 8,500

Sold: USD 13,125

LOT 342

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 5512 - Gilt & Silver Dial Pointed Crown Guard Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, 200 m = 660 ft, Submariner,? case No. 818601, Ref. 5512. Made in 1963. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with a stainless steel riveted Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, winding-crown protected by the pointed crown guard. D. Matte black with painted luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute track. Luminous yellow skeleton hands. m. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 15 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 10,000 - 15,000

CHF 7,000 - 11,000

Sold: USD 11,875

LOT 343

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 1675 - GMT-Master - GilT Dial Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? case No. 1303448, Ref. 1675. Made in 1965. 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 Jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, red and blue graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second 24-hour time-zone, screw-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, outer minute division, 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. Approx. overall length 190 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000

LOT 344

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 1675 - GMT-Master - Gilt Dial Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? case No. 1489909, Ref. 1675. Made in 1966. 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 Jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, red and blue (faded) graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second 24-hour time zone, screw-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, outer minute division, 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. Approx. overall length 195 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000

LOT 345

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 6542 - GMT-Master Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 461458, 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 bezel and hand.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, red and blue graduated bidirectional revolving bakelite 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 20,000 - 30,000

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 15,000 - 22,000

LOT 346

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex - Ref. 6542 - GMT-MasTeR - WoRn by CapT. Don Walsh, U. s. navy Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 537575, Ref. 6542. Made in 1958. Very 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 the original 1960 letter to Don Walsh from Rolex Geneva and subsequent Rolex New York complimentary invoice describing the GMT Master wristwatch; a copy of the book "Seven Miles Down: The story of the bathyscaph Trieste" by Jacques Piccard; an original 1960 copy of Life magazine featuring the Trieste on the cover; an August 1960 National Geographic magazine with an article on the Trieste dive by Jacques Piccard (in pristine condition); a copy of Don Walsh's award citation from President Eisenhower, 1960; a copy of Walsh's award citation from the secretary of the Navy, 1960; a copy of the Rolex booklet celebrating the 25th anniversary of the deep dive, 1985; and a souvenir photograph of Dan Walsh, Jacques Piccard, and the Trieste (all documents signed by Don Walsh).

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. Approx. overall length 200 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 20,000 - 30,000

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 15,000 - 22,000

Sold: USD 30,000

LOT 347

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Rolex Submariner Awarded To Don Walsh in 1996 As Winner of The Compass Award Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner 1000ft= 300m., Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified,? case No. T175745, Ref. 16610. Made in 1996, awarded in August 26,1996. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box, chronometer and warranty certificate (now void) booklets, anchor and Rolex invoice.

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 steel round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous steel 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, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,000 - 4,500

Sold: USD 12,500

LOT 348

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Vacheron & Constantin - Yellow Gold - Ref. 6394 - Two-Tone Dial Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Automatic, No. 545102, case No. 370192, Ref. 6394. Made in the 1960s. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. Accompanied by the original fitted box, Certificate of Origin, leather pouch and coin-hang tag with engraved movement number. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, fluted lugs, screwed-down case back. D. Two-tone silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, concentric minute/seconds track on a plain reserve. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. K 1071, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor segment with ruby roller bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 7,000

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,500 - 5,000

Sold: USD 7,500

LOT 349

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Vacheron & Constantin Ref. 4906 - Yellow Gold Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, ?Automatic,? No. 496920, case No. 338995, Ref. 4906. Made in the 1950s. Very fine, water resistant, center seconds, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, concave lugs, stepped bezel, screwed-down case back. D. Two-tone silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes and Arabic quarters, concentric minute/seconds divisions. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 477/1, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes and oeilde- perdrix decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 5,000

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,200 - 3,600

Sold: USD 4,250

LOT 350

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Vacheron & Constantin Pink Gold - Honeycomb Dial Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 509768, case No. 333301. Made circa 1958. Fine and rare, center seconds, 18K pink gold wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, concave lugs. D. Honeycomb silver with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Pink gold baton hands. M. Cal. P 454/5B, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes 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. 34 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 5,000

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,200 - 3,600

Sold: USD 5,000

LOT 351

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Vacheron & Constantin - Pink Gold Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 552024, case No. 288002. Made circa 1959. Fine, center seconds, 18K pink gold wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a leather Vacheron & Constantin folding pouch. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, solid, polished, teardrop lugs. D. Black with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes, concentric minute/seconds track. Pink gold alpha hands. M. Cal. K 434/5 BW, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for 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 3,000 - 5,000

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,200 - 3,600

Sold: USD 4,750

LOT 352

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Vacheron & Constantin- Yellow Gold Fluted Teardrop Lugs Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 460345, case No. 291892. Made circa 1958. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle. Accompanied by a leather Vacheron & Constantin folding pouch. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, solid, polished, fluted teardrop lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes, concentric minute/seconds track, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. V 453, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 8 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 7,000

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,500 - 5,000

LOT 353

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Vacheron Constantin - Ref. 85050 -Custom-Ordered - Pink Gold - Quai De L?ile Vacheron Constantin, Genève, ?Quai de l?Ile,? movement No. 5154246, case No. 1176449, Ref. 85050/000R. Made in 2008. Extremely fine, cushion-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, center seconds, 18K pink gold and titanium wristwatch with day, date, power reserve and an 18K pink gold Vacheron Constantin double deployant clasp. Accompanied by the user's manual, certificate of origin, identity passport and its original box containing an extra rubber strap, setting pin, loupe and a USB key.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, correctors on the band, screw-down transparent case back with dedication inscription on the rim, sapphire crystals. D. Sapphire crystal with applied pink gold radial Arabic quarter numerals, white ink-filled Arabic numerals, subsidiary sapphire disc dials for the days of the month at 3, days of the week at 9, embedded micro-text around those dials, power reserve indicator at six, outer minute track. Luminous pink gold baton hands. M. Cal. 2475SC, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes and oeil de perdrix decoration, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam 41 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 22,000 - 27,000

CHF 22,000 - 27,000

EUR 16,000 - 20,000

Sold: USD 25,000

LOT 354

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

A. Lange & Söhne Platinum Flyback Datograph A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i. Sa., "Datograph," Flyback, No. 48021, case No. 158023, Ref. 410.025. Made circa 2008. Very fine and rare, platinum wristwatch with square button fly-back chronograph, register, tachometer, perpetual calendar with oversized date, day & night indicator and a platinum A. Lange & Söhne buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box, setting pin and instruction manual.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, rounded bezel, transparent case back with 6 screws, pushbutton at 10 for the date correction, sapphire crystals. D. Matte silver, made from solid silver, applied white gold radial Roman numerals, baton indexes and luminous dots, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 30-minute register, the day/night indication, the day of the week, the months and the leap year, outer tachometer graduation and 1/5th seconds track with 5-minute/seconds Arabic markers, apertures for the oversized date at 12 and the moon phases at 6. Luminous white gold alpha hands. M. Cal. L 952.1, Glashütte 3/4 plate in German silver, fausses cotes decoration, 45 jewels, including 4 in screw-mounted gold chatons, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator, hack mechanism, hand-engraved balance bridge. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System:

USD 55,000 - 75,000

CHF 55,000 - 75,000

EUR 40,000 - 55,000

Sold: USD 74,500

LOT 355

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

A. Lange & Söhne - Platinum - Double Split Flyback A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte i. SA., "Double Split Flyback," No. 55071, case No. 165052, Ref. 404.035. Made in 2007. Production of this reference started in 2005. Very fine, rare and important, platinum wristwatch with square button split-seconds and split-minutes fly-back chronograph, register, tachometer, power-reserve indication and an A. Lange & Söhne platinum buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box, certificate and manual.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, rounded bezel, transparent case back with 6 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Tricolor black, silver and anthracite, made from solid silver, applied radial white gold Roman numerals, baton indexes and luminous dots, subsidiary guilloche silver dials for the seconds and double 30-minute register, outer tachometer graduation, up-and-down indication below 12. Luminous white gold alpha hands. M. Cal. L 001.1, Glashütte 3/4 plate in German silver, fausses cotes decoration, 40 jewels including 4 in screw-mounted gold chatons, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance with eccentric poising weights, adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator, hand-engraved balance bridge, push button on the band at 10 to activate split function, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 43 mm. Thickness 16 mm.

Grading System:

USD 60,000 - 90,000

CHF 60,000 - 90,000

EUR 45,000 - 65,000

LOT 356

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 08, 2010

Vacheron Constantin - Platinum - Saint-Gervais - Tourbillon - Perpetual Calendar Vacheron Constantin, Genève, ?Saint-Gervais,? No. 55, movement No. 973034, case No. 805691, Ref. 80251 P-9139. Made to mark the occasion of the Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Constantin in 2006. Extremely fine, rare and important, water-resistant platinum wristwatch with 250-hour autonomy and power reserve indication in 2 sectors, visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, perpetual calendar, leap year indication and an 18K white gold Vacheron Constantin double deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box with humidor, Certificate of Origin, slide-out magnifying glass engraved: 1755 ? 2005, the Maltese Cross, Vacheron Constantin, Un Quart de Millenaire, setting pin and instruction booklet.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, bezel with reeded edge, rounded band, curved sloped ?250 ans? lugs, transparent case back with reeded edge secured by 6 screws, correctors in the band, anti-reflective sapphire crystals. D. Guilloche silvered 18K gold with applied and faceted white gold indexes, subsidiary dials for the date, day of the week and months, apertures for the leap year indication and one-minute tourbillon regulator under a polished steel bridge, carrying the subsidiary seconds hand, flanked by 2 power reserve sectors (the right 0-125/ the left 125-250), applied Seal of Geneva quality mark. White gold éventail hands. M. Cal. 2250, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 33 jewels, lateral lever escapement with one-minute tourbillon regulator with Maltese Cross-shaped steel cage, free-sprung monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold and isochronism, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator, 2 barrels providing a 250-hour power reserve. Dial case and movement signed. Dim. 44 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System:

USD 300,000 - 400,000

CHF 300,000 - 400,000

EUR 215,000 - 300,000