450 lots

LOT 141

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

JAEGER LECOULTRE REVERSO SQUADRA GMT Jaeger-LeCoultre, ?Reverso Squadra - GMT,? Automatic, 1000 Hours Control, case No. 2480445, Ref. 230.8.77. Made in 2007. Fine, large, rectangular, reversible, two time zone, selfwinding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with independently adjustable hour hand, AM/PM indication, date and a stainless steel Jaeger-LeCoultre double deployant clasp.

C. Five-body, polished and brushed, reeded bezel, transparent case back, sapphire crystals. D. Black with horizontal stripes in the center, white painted Arabic numerals and luminous dots, concentric minute track, subsidiary seconds dials, apertures for the date at 3 and AM/ PM indication at 9. Luminous steel epée hands, red hour hand for the second time zone. M. Cal. 977, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung fl at balance spring, rotor with ceramic ball bearings. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 50 x 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,300 - 6,300

CHF 3,800 - 5,400

EUR 3,000 - 4,500

Sold: USD 5,500

LOT 142

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

JAEGER LECOULTRE REF. 162.6.25 ASTON MARTIN CHRONOGRAPH LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM & TITANIUM Jaeger-LeCoultre, Aston Martin, Master Control 1000 Hours," No. 162/200, Ref. 192 6.25. Made in a limited edition of 200 pieces in platinum and titanium for Aston Martin in 2006. Very fine and rare, large, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum and titanium wristwatch with pivoting-case chronograph, registers, date and an 18K white gold double deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, Certificate of Origin, and instruction booklet.

C. Three-body, polished, concave lugs, inner pivoted case activating and stopping the chronograph by depressing the crystal at the top, return-to-zero function by depressing the crystal at the bottom, locking slide in the band, back with 8 screws, sapphire crystal. D. Two-tone gray and silver with applied Arabic numerals and baton markers, outer minutes and fi fths of a second divisions, half moon apertures at 3 and 9 for the 30-minute and 12-hour registers, aperture for the date at 5, the center with the Aston Martin logo. Luminous steel hour and minute hands, red chronograph hand. M. Cal. 751B, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 39 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 44 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 20,000

CHF 13,000 - 17,000

EUR 11,000 - 14,000

Sold: USD 20,000

LOT 143

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

JAEGER LECOULTRE, LIMITED EDITION DUOMÈTRE CHRONOGRAPH, PLATINUM Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Duomètre à Chronographe,? case No. 2460338, Ref 600.6.28S. Made in 2009, sold November 27th, 2009. Very fine, large, water-resistant, center seconds, platinum wristwatch with rectangular single button chronograph, foudroyante at 1/6 second, progressive hour and minute chronograph hands, digital minute register, two independent power-reserve indication and an 18K white gold double deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original wooden box, guarantee certificate and instruction booklet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, concave lugs, transparent case back secured with four screws, sapphire crystals. D. Off-white with applied white gold Arabic quarter numerals and painted baton indexes, subsidiary dials for the progressive hour and minute register with inner aperture for the digital minute register, and for the foudroyante at 6, sectors for the mean time power reserve at 7 and for the chronograph power reserve at 5. White gold feuille hands for the mean time and blued steel hands for the chronograph. M. Cal. 380, rhodium-plated, hand-decorated with sunray decoration, duo spring barrels, blued steel screws, 49 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System:

USD 30,000 - 50,000

CHF 26,000 - 45,000

EUR 22,000 - 35,000

LOT 144

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

JAEGER LECOULTRE MINUTE REPEATER, PLATINUM NO.079/200 Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Master Minute Repeater, Antoine LeCoultre," No. 079/200, case No. 0245, Ref. 151.6.67.S. Made in a limited edition of 200 pieces in 2007, sold February 6th, 2009. Very fine and rare, oversized, minute-repeating, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with 15-day power reserve indication and an 18K white gold Jaeger-LeCoultre double deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original wooden box, magnifying loupe, guarantee and instruction booklet.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with 4 screws, concave lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Satiné silver with applied white gold dart indexes, Arabic numerals and luminous dots, sectors for the 15-day up-and-down and spring torque indications, large apertures to view movement details. Luminous white gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 947, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 43 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, duo spring barrels, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 44 mm. Thickness 15 mm

Grading System:

USD 700,000 - 90,000

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 50,000 - 65,000

Sold: USD 87,700

LOT 145

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

VULCAIN CHRONOGRAPH POCKET WATCH Vulcain, Swiss, No. 39028. Made circa 1900. Fine, large, 18K yellow gold, keyless pocket watch with chronograph. To be sold without reserve

C. Four body, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minutes and fi fths of a second divisions, subsidiary seconds, 30-minute register. Blue-steel spade hands. M. Rhodium-plated, 20 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator, chronograph with visible work. Case, dial and movement signed. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,500 - 3,500

CHF 2,200 - 3,000

EUR 1,800 - 2,500

Sold: USD 1,063

LOT 146

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

LONGINES GOLD OPEN FACE Longines, Swiss, No. 2326077. Made circa 1920. Fine, 18k pink gold open-face keyless pocket watch with enamel dial. To be sold without reserve

C. Four body, polished, plain hinged reverse and bezel, hinged gold cuvette with ?5 Grand Prix Awards? dedication. D. White enamel with black Arabic numerals, outer minutes, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel feuille hands. M. 18???, rhodium plated with decoration, 15 jewels, straightline lever escapement, cut and compensated bimetallic balance, fl at blued steel balance spring, index regulator. Case, dial and movement signed. Diam. 50 mm

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,700

CHF 1,100 - 1,500

EUR 800 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,125

LOT 147

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

LONGINES GOLD HUNTING CASE Longines, Swiss, case No. 4828295. Made circa 1930. Fine, 18k gold hunting cased keyless pocket watch with enamel dial. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, polished with stepped outer cover and reverse, inner metal support to house movement. D. White enamel, heavy black fancy Arabic numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Breguet hands. M. 17???, rhodium plated with fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, index regulator. Case, dial and movement signed. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 3,000

CHF 1,300 - 2,600

EUR 1,000 - 2,000

Sold: USD 1,250

LOT 148

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

LONGINES ART NOUVEAU Longines, Swiss, No. 4805825. Made circa 1920. Very fine and rare open face 18K yellow and white gold Art Nouveau pocket watch.

C. Three-body, polished. Bezel engraved with foliate pattern. Case back with similar pattern around engraved striping. D. Silver with painted Arabic numerals, subseconds at 6. Blued-steel cathedral hands. M. Cal. 18.89M, rhodium-plated, 16 jewels, fausses-cotes decoration, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 3,000

CHF 1,300 - 2,600

EUR 1,000 - 2,000

Sold: USD 1,750

LOT 149

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

AUDEMARS PIGUET ONE-HUNDRED FRANCS COIN WATCH Audemars Piguet, Genève, case No. 36664. Made circa 1960. Very fine, keyless, 18K yellow and pink gold purse watch, set into a 100 Franc coin dated 1869.

C. Double case, coin opening with a push-piece concealed in the band, three-body hinged 18K pink gold inner case. D. Matte silver with painted Breguet numerals. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. Rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

CHF 1,700 - 2,600

EUR 1,500 - 2,100

Sold: USD 3,750

LOT 150

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

CONSTANTIN HALF-HUNTING CASED Constantin, Genève, case No. 16409. Made circa 1880. Fine, 18K gold, half-hunting cased, keyless pocket watch.

C. Four-body, bassine et fi lets, engine-turned with polished borders and band, the front cover with radial black enamel Roman numerals on a polished chapter ring, inner minute track, the back cover with engraved foliate monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic fi ve-minute numerals. Gold spade hands. M. Rhodium plated, 12 jewels, cylider escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed. Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

CHF 1,700 - 2,600

EUR 1,500 - 2,100

Sold: USD 1,188

LOT 151

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

"MASONIC" Hiram Watch Inc., USA, No. 129, movement by Hallmark, No. 3364507. Made in the 1930's. Fine and rare, triangular, keyless, 14K gold Masonic pocket watch.

C. Two-body, case back centered with Solomon's Temple surrounded by Masonic symbols, top with the Eye of Providence, front bezel decorated with Masonic tools. D. Midnight blue with gold Masonic symbols for the numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute Arabic markers. Gold "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 12 1/2''', rhodium- plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial and case signed, movement signed: ?Hallmark?. Dim. (with pendant) 58 x 53 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

CHF 1,700 - 2,600

EUR 1,500 - 2,100

Sold: USD 7,500

LOT 152

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

PATEK PHILIPPE FOR SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 193752, case No. 409004. Made for Shreve, Crump and Low in the 1930's. Very fine and elegant, keyless, 18K gold dress watch.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, the back engraved with two gryphons around an engraved monogram. D. Gold with engine turned center, outer engraved chapter ring, sunken sub-seconds. Blued Breguet hands. M. 17''', rhodium-plated movement, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, 8 adjustments, straight line lever escapement with antenna compensation, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed Patek Philippe, movement signed Shreve, Crump and Low, Boston. Diam. 44 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 12,000 - 16,000

CHF 11,000 - 14,000

EUR 8,500 - 11,000

Sold: USD 16,250

LOT 153

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

CORUM ?20 DOLLAR? COIN WATCH Corum, ?Coin Watch,? No. 515880. Made in the 1990's. Fine, 18K yellow gold wristwatch inserted in a $20 US gold coin dated 1893.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, graduated bezel, reeded band, straight lugs, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, snap-on case back. D. Twenty dollar coin dial. Blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 8 1/2???, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, free-sprung monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 35 mm. Thickness 5 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 5,000

CHF 2,600 - 4,500

EUR 2,100 - 3,500

Sold: USD 5,250

LOT 154

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

ESKA "20 DOLLAR" ENCLOSED COIN WATCH Eska, Swiss, circa 1960?s. Fine 18K gold wristwatch set into a 20 Dollar U.S. coin of 1904.

C. Two-body, hinged watch within the coin opening by a push piece in the band. D. Matte silver with painted indexes and Arabic 12. Blued steel baton hands. M. 20 mm. (9'''), rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, adjusted to fi ve position, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensated balance spring. Signed on dial, case and movement. Diam. 34 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

CHF 1,300 - 2,200

EUR 1,000 - 1,800

Sold: USD 4,375

LOT 155

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

CORUM "10 DOLLAR" COIN WATCH Corum, Coin Watch, No. 385621, case No. 576270. Made in the 1990's. Fine, 18K yellow gold midsize wristwatch inserted in a $10 US gold coin dated 1893 with an 18K yellow gold Corum buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box, certificate, and instruction booklet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, graduated bezel, reeded band, straight reeded lugs, cabochon diamond-set winding crown, snap-on case back, sapphire crystal. D. Ten dollar coin dial. Black gold baton hands. M. Cal. V8, 8 jewels, with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 33 mm. Thickness 4 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,300 - 4,300

CHF 2,900 - 3,800

EUR 2,400 - 3,000

Sold: USD 5,625

LOT 156

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

CORUM, ?20 DOLLAR? COIN WATCH Corum, ?Coin Watch,? No. 313927, case No. 475978. Made in the 1990's. Fine, 18K yellow gold quartz wristwatch inserted in a $20 US gold coin dated 1903 with an integral 18K yellow gold Corum tubular link bracelet with double deployant clasp.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, graduated bezel, reeded band, Vendome style lugs, diamond-set winding Crown, snap-on case back. D. Twenty dollar coin dial. Blued steel baton hands. M. With quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 35 mm. Thickness 4.5 mm. Approx. overall length: 175 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 7,000

CHF 4,500 - 6,000

EUR 3,500 - 5,000

Sold: USD 6,875

LOT 157

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

SCARAB BEETLE Unsigned, Swiss, circa 1870. Fine gold and enamel, diamond-set pendant form watch designed as a scarab-beetle. Accompanied by a fitted box and key.

C. Three part, underside realistically chased and engraved with legs and underbody, wing covers entirely decorated in translucent red enamel over engine-turning with black spots, main body with black enamel stripes, the thorax with a diamond-set collar, spring loaded wing covers hinged and opening from a button in the base to reveal the dial. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Oval 7"' 1/2 gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement and plain three-arm balance, fl at balance spring with regulator. Total length 46 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 15,000 - 20,000

CHF 13,000 - 17,000

EUR 11,000 - 14,000

Sold: USD 20,000

LOT 158

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN REF. 7323 WHITE GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 616631, case No. 49845. Circa 1970. Very fine and unusual, thin, keyless 18K white gold oval shaped pocket watch.

C. Two body, polished bezel with satin reverse, cabouchon set winding crown. D. Silvered with painted Roman numerals. Blued steel index hands. M. Cal. 1003 within oval steel holder, rhodium plated with fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, Geneva seal, straight-line lever escapement, blued steel balance spring adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, index regulator. Dim. 35 mm x 47 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,800 - 4,300

CHF 2,500 - 3,800

EUR 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: USD 4,000

LOT 159

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

CARTIER FRANCE BAGUETTE D'OR Cartier France, "Baguette d'or", No. 21866, case No. 30043. Circa 1930?s. Very fine and unusual, rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with an integrated 18K yellow gold fancy link bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, hinged case back with monogram, back winder, hooded fl uted lugs repeating the bracelet decoration. D. Off white with painted Arabic numerals. Blued steel "Spade" hands. M. Cal. 4''', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, fl at balance spring. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 10 x 22 mm. Approx. overall length: 160 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

CHF 5,200 - 7,000

EUR 4,300 - 5,700

LOT 160

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 07, 2011

CARTIER PLATINUM BAGUETTE BACK-WINDER Cartier/European Watch Co., Platinum Baguette ?Duo-plan Movement.? Made in the 1930's. Very fine, very small and elegant, rectangular, platinum lady's wristwatch with an integral platinum articulated chain bracelet. Accompanied by a Cartier pouch and Cartier insurance estimate dated November 1st, 1992.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, bezel and extended fl uted, back winder with pink gold border. D. White with painted black Arabic numerals. Blued steel lozenge hands. M. Cal. 2 1/2''', baguette, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dial signed Cartier, movement signed European Watch Co. with LeCoultre import code. Dim. 7 x 18 mm. Thickness 7 mm. Approx. overall length 150 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 10,000 - 15,000

CHF 8,500 - 13,000

EUR 7,000 - 11,000