340 lots

LOT 161

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

TISSOT WORLD TIME YELLOW GOLD Chs. Tissot & Fils, World Time, No. 3028933, case No. 4051578. Made circa 1953. Fine World Time, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screw-down case back, straight lugs. D. Two-tone silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals in 24 hours, at the center, revolving dial bearing the names of 24 cities around the world in black writing, the red mark between Auckland and Midway indicates the date line. Yellow gold dauphine hands, the hands can be set independently from the cities by using the button on the band at 2. M. Cal. 28.5 N 21 T, copper-colored, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring, bumper rotor. The hour hand rotates once every 12 hours, the central disc with 24 world cities rotates once every 24 hours. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,300

Sold: USD 2,125

LOT 162

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

SET OF TWO WRISTWATCHES A - LONGINES REF. 7874 SQUARE YELLOW GOLD Longines, No. 50605554, case No. 15755098, Ref. 7874-4. Made in the early 1960's. Fine, square, center seconds, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date. B - IWC CLAW LUGS PINK GOLD International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, No. 1363410. Made in the 1960s. Fine, center seconds, 14K pink gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold link bracelet. To be sold without reserve

A) C. Two-body, solid, polished, snap-on case back, straight lugs. D. Satine silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, aperture for the date between 4 & 5. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 285, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 29 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
B) C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, lapidated claw lugs, snap-on case back. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Pink gold alpha hands. M. Cal. C 89, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 10 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 850 - 1,600

Sold: USD 3,000

LOT 163

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

JAEGER-LECOULTRE AUTOMATIC ALARM YELLOW GOLD Jaeger-LeCoultre, Automatic, case No. 803432. Made in the 1960s. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with alarm and 2 crowns. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back, the crown at 2 activates the central revolving alarm dial. D. Two-tone silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, concentric minute/seconds track and luminous dots, at the center, revolving alarm disc. Luminous yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. K825, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, fausses cotes decoration, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring, index regulator, bumper rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: USD 2,000

LOT 164

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

OMEGA AUTOMATIC YELLOW GOLD Omega, No. 11512986, case No. 10893316. Made circa 1952. Fine and rare, square, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, inclined stepped bezel, stepped triangular lugs, domed crystal. D. Matte black with applied yellow gold dart and baton indexes, applied gold Omega symbol, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 342, copper colored, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring, index regulator, bumper rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 33 x 33 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,300

Sold: USD 2,000

LOT 165

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN AUTOMATIC YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Automatic, No. 505870, case No. 341716, Ref. 4870. Made in 1954. Very fine, large, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a 14K yellow gold buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screw-down case back, concave lugs. D. Guilloche silver with applied yellow gold dart & pyramid indexes and Arabic 12. Yellow gold bâton hands. M. Cal. P499, rhodium plated, fausses côtes decoration, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement ,monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,000 - 4,700

LOT 166

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN REF. 7936 YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 605969, case No. 445134, Ref. 7936. Made in 1967. Fine and elegant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, fl at bezel, straight lugs, snap-on case back. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold baton indexes, Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. K 1001/2, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating, free-sprung fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 4,000

EUR 1,600 - 3,000

LOT 167

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 453602, case No. 290916. Made circa 1943. Very fine, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, rounded bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied radial yellow gold Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 453, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to temperatures, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: USD 2,375

LOT 168

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN SCROLL LUGS STAR DIAL PLATINUM Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 481140, case No. 845981. Made circa 1945. Fine and rare, platinum wristwatch with scroll lugs and a 14K white gold link bracelet.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, scroll lugs, snap-on case back. D. Matte silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals and star indexes, concentric minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold baton hands. M. Cal. V 458/2B, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperatures, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness: 8 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,000 - 4,700

Sold: USD 6,000

LOT 169

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN HORN LUGS YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 489662, case No. 320564. Made in the late 1950s. Very fine, center seconds, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, horn lugs, snap-on case back. D. Textured ivory with applied yellow gold baton indexes and Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. P454/5B, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,000

LOT 170

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN CHRONOMETER ROYAL YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Chronomètre Royal, No. 508943, case No. 347638. Made in 1953. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, indirect center seconds, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, inclined bezel, screw-down case back, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold hexagonal faceted indexes, outer minute and seconds divisions. Yellow gold Alpha hands. M. Cal. P1008/BS, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperatures, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness: 10 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 7,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,500 - 8,000

LOT 171

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN REF. 6394 VERTICAL INDEXES PINK GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, Automatic, movement No. 582138, case No. 409617, Ref. 6394Q. Made in 1966. Very fine, center seconds, water resistant, self-winding, 18K pink gold wristwatch with date.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped bezel, fl uted lugs, screwed down case back. D. Satine silver with applied pink gold faceted baton indexes, outer minute division, aperture for the gold-rimmed date. pink gold dauphine hands. M. K1072, rhodium-plated, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, fausses cotes decoration, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronisms and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, 18K gold rotor segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 11 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,500

Sold: USD 6,250

LOT 172

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

VACHERON & CONSTANTIN REF. 6760 DRESS WATCH YELLOW GOLD Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, No. 585029, case No. 414483, Ref. 6760. Made in the 1960s. Very fine and rare, extra thin, keyless, 18K yellow gold dress watch.

C. Three-body with very thin edge, solid, polished, Florentine and hammer-fi nished case back. D. Satine silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, 6 vertical and 6 horizontal. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. K1001/1, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, blued steel fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm. Thickness 7 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: USD 2,500

LOT 173

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

ROLEX REF. 6917 DATE YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Date, case No. 5913200, Ref. 6917. Made in 1979. Very fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with concealed deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, fl uted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. White with applied yellow gold indexes and luminous dots, concentric printed radial Roman numerals, outer minute/ seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 2030, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 28 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 26 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx overall length 175 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 5,500

EUR 2,700 - 4,300

Sold: USD 4,000

LOT 174

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

ROLEX REF. 6520 YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Officially Certified Chronometer, case No. 878520, Ref. 6520 / 6517. Made in the 1960's. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold textured brick Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, textured bezel and lugs, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, aperture for the date, outer minute track. Luminous black baton hands. M. Cal. 1130, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 25 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx. overall length 165 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,200 - 1,800

EUR 900 - 1,400

Sold: USD 2,000

LOT 175

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

ROLEX REF. 69173 DATEJUST STEEL & GOLD DIAMOND DIAL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. S541429, Ref. 69173. Made in 1993. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with diamond dial, date and a stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by 2 hang tags. To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw down case back and crown, fl uted bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold diamond-set 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 fl at balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,625

LOT 176

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

CORUM GR.5 GOLD INGOT WATCH Corum, Ingot Watch, No. 1060, Ref. 14300, case No. 343855. Made circa 1980. Fine, rectangular 18K yellow gold and diamond wristwatch made of a 5 gram 999.9 gold ingot. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, solid, polished, case back with 4 screws, cabochon diamond-set winding crown, sapphire crystal. D. Made of a 5-gram ingot gold bar, stamped: Union Bank of Switzerland. Yellow gold and black baton hands. M. Cal. 846, oval, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 16 x 28 mm. Thickness 6 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 850 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,875

LOT 177

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

CARTIER PEARL AND DIAMONDS YELLOW GOLD Cartier, Paris. No. A 101403, Made in the 1970s. Very fine and unusual, rectangular, 18K yellow gold and diamond wristwatch with pave diamond-set bezel and dial and a yellow gold strung pearl Cartier bracelet with diamond-set clasp.

C. Two body, polished, case back secured by 4 gold screws, pave diamond-set bezel and lugs, cabochon diamond-set winding crown, faceted fl attop crystal. D. Pave diamond-set. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 6640, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring, index regulator. Signed on the case. Dim. 16 x 21 mm. Thickness 7 mm. Approx overall length 145 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,700 - 7,000

Sold: USD 7,500

LOT 178

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

MOVADO REF. 31-40-870 QUARTZ WHITE GOLD & DIAMONDS Movado, No. 1440328, Ref. 31-40-870A17. Made in the 1990's. Fine, tonneau-shaped, 18K white gold and diamonds quartz wristwatch with an integral 18K white gold textured Movado mesh bracelet. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, case back with 4 screws, bezel and logs set with 44 round diamonds, lapidated integrated lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Black with one white gold dot index at 12. White gold dauphine hands. M. With quartz standardization. Dial and case signed. Dim. 33 x 37 mm. Approx. overall length: 180 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 850 - 1,200

Sold: USD 2,125

LOT 179

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

CONCORD WATCH CO RETAILED BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS CONCEALED DIAL YELLOW GOLD Concord Watch Co. case No. 100441. Made in the 1970's. Fine, 14K yellow gold wristwatch with concealed dial and an integral 14K yellow gold articulated mesh bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, spring-loaded hinged cover, snap-on case back. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 9 x 21 mm baguette, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring, index regulator. Case and movement signed concord, dial signed Van Cleef & Arpels. Dim. 14 x 23 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 4,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: USD 3,250

LOT 180

Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces New York, Dec 13, 2012

LONGINES REF. 250-40 WHITE GOLD & DIAMONDS Longines, Flagship, No. 10377856, Ref. L 250-40. Made circa 1960. Fine, 18K white gold and diamonds wristwatch. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, solid, polished, snap-on case back, central lugs, bezel set with 42 round diamonds. D. Matte silver with applied white gold baton indexes. White gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 19.4, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness 8 mm

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 850 - 1,200

Sold: USD 938