269 lots

LOT 141

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 788/2 RICOCHET, YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 789795, case No. 311983, Ref. 788/2. Made circa 1962. Very fine and rare, 18K hammered yellow gold Ricochet keyless dress watch, designed by Gilbert Albert.

C. Two body, solid, asymmetrical with deep engraved chasing. D. Engraved gold continuing the case decoration with black indexes. Blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 23-300, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodiumplated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and fi ve positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 42 x 37 mm. Thickness 6 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 7,000 - 9,000

CHF 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: USD 11,875

LOT 142

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

PATEK PHILIPPE ART DECO PLATINUM, DIAMOND & SAPPHIRE Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, movement No. 807149, in an American case made in the 1920s. Very fine and rare, rectangular, Art Deco, platinum, diamond and sapphire lady's wristwatch with an integrated mesh bracelet, clasp set with 3 diamonds.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, bezel and articulated hinged lugs set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and shaped sapphires, case back and sides engraved in a fl oral pattern. D. Matte silver with painted radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel alpha hands. M. Cal. 6"' rectangular, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, blued steel fl at balance spring. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 14 x 24 mm. Thickness 7 mm. Approx. overall length 165 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 10,000 - 15,000

CHF 9,500 - 14,000

EUR 8,000 - 12,000

LOT 143

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 4134 LADY?S WHITE GOLD & DIAMONDS Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1394742, case No. 2780664, Ref. 4134/4. Made in the 1970s. Fine, oval, 18K white gold and diamond lady's wristwatch with an 18K white gold integral Patek Philippe bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, bezel set with 32 round diamonds, sapphire crystal. D. Satiné blue with applied faceted white gold baton indexes. White gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 16-250, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 21 x 24 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Approx. overall length 160 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

CHF 3,700 - 5,600

EUR 3,000 - 4,700

Sold: USD 8,125

LOT 144

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

PATEK PHILIPPE REF: 1100 B, ELECTROQUARTZ TABLE CLOCK RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO. Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1800009, Ref. 1100 B, retailed by Tiffany & Co., Made in 1973, sold on March 15th, 1973. Very fine and very rare, gilt brass and blue lacquer, electronic quartz chronometer table clock with center-seconds. Accompanied by the original Patek Philippe fitted box, instruction booklet and guarantee.

C. Rectangular brushed gilt brass, square columns at each corner, the sides and hinged back door decorated with gold-fl ecked blue lacquer. D. Rectangular, gold-fl ecked blue lacquer to match the case, applied gilt-brass indexes. Gilt brass baton hands. M. Rectangular, transistorized quartz, powered by three 1.5 v batteries, hand-setting, frequency adjustment and switch for precision setting. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 21 x 14.1 x 10.5 cm.

Grading System:

USD 10,000 - 15,000

CHF 9,500 - 14,000

EUR 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 13,750

LOT 145

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 5102 CELESTIAL WHITE GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, The Celestial Wristwatch, movement No. 3328049, case No. 4214526, Ref. 5102G. Made in 2003, sold on September 18, 2003. Extremely fine, rare and unusual, astronomic, self-winding, 18K white gold wristwatch with mean time indication, nocturnal sky chart of the Northern Hemisphere, moon phases and moon orbit, time of the meridian passage of Sirius and moon with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box and Certificate of Origin.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, case band embossed with Calatrava pattern, concave lugs with screwed bars, transparent screw-down case back, sapphire crystals. The crown at 2 adjusts the time and to wind the watch, the one at 4 adjusts the sky, lunar orbit and moon phases. D. Mid-night blue sky chart with gold star constellations and North/ South/ East/West divisions, made from 3 superimposed sapphire crystal disks, outer divisions to adjust moon phases and sky, outermost Roman hour graduations, aperture for the moon phases. White skeletonized feuille hands. M. Cal. 240/165, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 45 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung fl at balance spring, 18K yellow gold micro-rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 43 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System:

USD 180,000 - 220,000

CHF 170,000 - 200,000

EUR 140,000 - 170,000

Sold: USD 218,500

LOT 146

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

ULYSSE NARDIN TRILOGY OF TIME SET OF THREE EXTRAORDINARY PLATINUM ASTRONOMICAL WATCHES Ulysse Nardin, Le Locle. A limited edition set of three very rare and very fine platinum wristwatches. Made in a limited edition of 100 sets circa 2004. Accompanied by the original fitted winding box, setting and adjustment tools, a presentation book, CD, certificates and instructions for each model.

A. Astrolabium Galileo Galilei, No. 19/100, Ref. 999-70. Very fine and unusual, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with astrolabe, days and months, and a platinum Ulysse Nardin buckle. B. Tellurium Johannes Kepler, No. 19/100, Ref. 889-70. Very fine and unusual, astronomic, two-time zone, self-winding, waterresistant to 30 m., platinum wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, signs of the Zodiac, sun and moon eclipses, 24 hours, the view of the Earth as seen from the North Pole and a platinum Ulysse Nardin buckle. C. Planetarium Copernicus No. 19/100, Ref. 839-70. Very fine and unusual, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with functions of the planetary cycle, days, months, zodiac signs and moon phases and a platinum Ulysse Nardin buckle. Accompanied by Certificate and Instruction Booklet,
A - C. Three-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with four screws, rounded bezel graduated with engraved alternating Roman and Arabic numerals for the 24 hours, central cylindrical lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Gray and silver, off-center silver disk with division for the 12 signs of the Zodiac, overlapping rings representing the following: equinoctial time, local time, the months, signs of the zodiac, the elevation and azimuth of the sun and the moon on the planisphere, the diurnal and nocturnal hours, the moon phases, the aspect of the sun and the moon, aperture for day of the week indication. White gold and black baton hands, stylized yellow gold sun, white gold moon and blued steel serpent indicators. M. Cal. UN-97, hand engraved, rhodium-plated, 33 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
B - C. Three-body, solid, polished, fl uted lugs, stepped rounded bezel with engraved radial Roman numerals for the 12 hours, transparent case back, domed sapphire crystal divided into 12 sections that start from the center (the Earth) and radiate outward in a spider design. D. Six rings with the names of 5 planets revolving around a central gold disc representing the Sun; the Earth disc fi xed to one of the rings attached to the Moon which rotates around the Earth, outer gold ring engraved with the 12 signs of the zodiac and the months. Luminous white gold baton hands. M. Cal. UN 80, rhodium-plated, hand-engraved, 33 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring, white gold decorated and skeletonized rotor. Case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
C - C. Three-body, solid, polished, rounded bezel engraved with blue enameled Arabic numerals for the hours and 4 blue enameled tabs with Roman numerals at the quarter hours, transparent case back, fl uted lugs, domed sapphire crystal. D. Hand painted polychrome enamel, central disc depicting the continents, surrounding white gold ring with engraved Arabic numerals for the 24 hours of a second time zone. Spring overlapping central disc, bending according to various times of the year, separating the part of the Earth illuminated by the Sun from the part in darkness and indicating sunrise and sunset. Outer ring with the months and 12 signs of the Zodiac. Rotating moon representing its phases. Dragon head and tail hand indicating months and Zodiac signs respectively. Two luminous white gold hands indicating hours and minutes, blued steel serpent and moon indicators. M. Cal. UN-87, rhodium-plated, hand-engraved, 64 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring, yellow gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 43 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System:

USD 80,000 - 120,000

CHF 75,000 - 110,000

EUR 62,000 - 90,000

Sold: USD 164,500

LOT 147

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

IMHOF GLOBE RETAILED BY SPAULDING & COMPANY Imhof, retailed by Spaulding & Company, Swiss, No. 1033427, Ref. 70 408. Made circa 1960. A fine and rare 8 day going brass desk clock in the shape of a globe. To be sold without reserve

C. Brass circular base decorated with a star representing the cardinal points, surmounted by a globe representing the world, surrounded by a brass helm inspired rim with applied zodiac signs. D. Silver, applied Arabic and dot indexes. M. Cal. 244, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, fl at balance spring. Dial signed, case numbered. Diam. 15. 5 cm, height 13 cm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

CHF 900 - 1,800

EUR 800 - 1,600

Sold: USD 563

LOT 148

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

JAEGER-LECOULTRE DESK CLOCK Jaeger-LeCoultre, Swiss, Ref. 362. Made circa 1960. Fine, gilt brass 8-day going desk clock with date. To be sold without reserve

C. Circular, polished, lever for quick date adjustment. D. Applied brushed pyramid indexes to the quarters, aperture for the date. Gilt skeleton alpha hands. M. Cal. 228, 43 mm., nickel, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dial and case signed Jaeger-LeCoultre. Diam. 12.5 cm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

CHF 900 - 1,800

EUR 800 - 1,600

Sold: USD 1,750

LOT 149

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

JAEGER-LECOULTRE ATMOS Jaeger-LeCoultre, Atmos. Made in the 1960s. Fine, rectangular, gilt brass and glass Atmos clock wound by barometric pressure changes. To be sold without reserve

C. Gilt brass, 5 sides with glass in brass borders on a canopy locked by two pins, beveled base, leveling screws and spirit level in the base. D. White, applied gilt dart indexes and Arabic quarter-hour numerals. Gilt dauphine hands. M. Cal. 540, gilt brass, vacuum chamber winding the going barrel, lever escapement driven by annular tension pendulum, locking lever above the pendulum disc, regulator at the top. Case and movement signed. Dim. Height 23 cm., width 21.5 cm., depth 16 cm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

CHF 900 - 1,800

EUR 800 - 1,600

Sold: USD 1,750

LOT 150

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

THOMAS MERCER 36 HOUR MARINE CHRONOMETER Thomas Mercer Ltd, St. Albans, England, No. 27735. Made circa 1950. Mahogany, 2-day marine chronometer with power reserve indication. To be sold without reserve

C. Brass bowl with screwed-down glazed bezel, gimbaled in a two-tier mahogany box, glazed top. D. Silvered, with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds, power reserve indication below 12. Blued steel spade hands. M. Brass with spotted decoration, ring-turned pillars with blued steel screws, fusee and chain with Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw's spring-detent escapement, Guillaume?s integral cut bimetallic compensation balance with cylindrical weights and meantime adjustment nuts, free-sprung special alloy helical balance spring with terminal curves, diamond endstone. Dial signed. Bowl 11.5 cm. in diameter, box 17 x 18 x 18 cm.

Grading System: A

USD 800 - 1,200

CHF 750 - 1,100

EUR 600 - 900

Sold: USD 1,125

LOT 151

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

ROLEX COLLECTABLE ITEMS To be sold without reserve

Rolex various collectables and accessories consisting of: 1 watch-sample briefcase 3 portfolios 1 steel letter opener (30 cm) with sleeve All in excellent condition.

USD 2,500 - 3,500

CHF 2,300 - 3,300

EUR 2,000 - 2,700

Sold: USD 2,875

LOT 152

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

ROLEX COLLECTABLE ITEMS To be sold without reserve

Rolex various collectables and accessories consisting of: 1 book: World Guide to Polo Clubs 1 loupe, 1 magnifying glass, 1 pill box, 2 sun glasses, 5 ball pens and 1 golf set. All in excellent condition

USD 1,000 - 2,000

CHF 900 - 1,800

EUR 800 - 1,600

Sold: USD 1,000

LOT 153

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

ROLEX COLLECTABLE ITEMS To be sold without reserve

Rolex various collectables and accessories consisting of: 3 Pocket knifes, 5 ball pens, 1 ashtray and 2 paper weights. All in excellent condition.

USD 1,000 - 2,000

CHF 900 - 1,800

EUR 800 - 1,600

Sold: USD 2,625

LOT 154

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

ROLEX MIRRORS Set of two display Mirrors for in-store use. Made for Rolex in the 1960s. To be sold without reserve

Tonneau-shaped green metal in a gilt brass frame, centered by an oval mirror. Hinged stand in the back. In excellent condition.

USD 1,000 - 2,000

CHF 900 - 1,800

EUR 800 - 1,600

Sold: USD 3,000

LOT 155

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

ROLEX COLLECTABLE ITEMS To be sold without reserve

Rolex various collectables and accessories consisting of: 5 store display signs 1 Rolex Master Catalog from the 1960s 1 Book: The History of the Self-Winding Watch 1 Book: The Anatomy of Time All in excellent condition.

USD 1,000 - 2,000

CHF 900 - 1,800

EUR 800 - 1,600

Sold: USD 1,375

LOT 156

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

ROLEX CLOCK Large Wall Display Clock Made for Rolex in the 1990s. Center-second quartz advertising clock. To be sold without reserve

C. Circular green plastic. D. White with black painted baton indexes, outer minute track. Black baton hands. M. With quartz standardization. Dial signed Rolex. Diam. 26 cm.

Grading System: A

USD 800 - 1,200

CHF 750 - 1,100

EUR 600 - 900

Sold: USD 2,000

LOT 157

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

ROLEX DISASSEMBLED MOVEMENT DISPLAY Rolex Display of an Exploded Rolex Movement encased in an acrylic cube, mounted on a base with inscription: To be sold without reserve

THE 157 PARTS OF THE FINEST SELFWINDING WATCH IN THE WORLD. Made in the 1950s. Dim. 145 x 11 cm. In excellent condition.

USD 2,500 - 3,500

CHF 2,300 - 3,300

EUR 2,000 - 2,700

Sold: USD 10,625

LOT 158

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

ROLEX REF. 16710 GMT-MASTER II STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, GMT-Master II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. N427003, Ref. 16710. Made in 1991. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, two time zone, stainless steel wristwatch with 24-hour bezel and hand, independently adjustable hour hand and a stainless steel Oyster Fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by the original fitted box, booklets, hang tag and a spare stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw down case back and protected winding crown, graduated bi-directional revolving red and blue bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous steel round and triangular indexes, outer minute/second divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3185, rhodium-plated, 31 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 12 mm. Approx overall length 185 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

CHF 1,800 - 2,800

EUR 1,600 - 2,300

Sold: USD 5,250

LOT 159

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

ROLEX REF. 16610 SUBMARINER GREEN BEZEL STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 1000 ft./ 300m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, case No. Z045715, Ref. 16610. Launched in 2003 for the 50th Anniversary of the Rolex Submariner. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant to 300 m, stainless steel diver's chronometer wristwatch with green bezel, date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet Ref. 93250. Accompanied by the original fitted box, certificate (now void), anchor and booklets.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw down case back and crown, graduated unidirectional revolving green bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with applied large luminous round, triangular and baton steel indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous white 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, 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 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

CHF 3,700 - 5,600

EUR 3,000 - 4,700

Sold: USD 5,500

LOT 160

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Jun 12, 2012

ROLEX REF. 16610 SUBMARINER STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 1000 ft./ 300m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, case No. U374994, Ref. 16610. Made in 1997, sold May 1st, 1998. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant to 300 m, stainless steel diver's chronometer wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet Ref. 93150. Accompanied by the original fitted box, certificate (now void), and booklets.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw 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 large luminous round, triangular and baton steel indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous white 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, 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 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,500

CHF 2,300 - 3,300

EUR 2,000 - 2,700

Sold: USD 4,250