327 lots

LOT 141

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Jaeger LeCoultre, Reverso, No. 153931, case No. 467349, 1950's.Very fine, rectangular, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and Jaeger LeCoultre stainless steel buckle.

C. three body, solid, polished, reeded bezel, polished back. D. black with painted Roman numerals, on a plain reserve, auxiliary dial for the seconds, 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 10 1/2'', rhodium plated, lever escapement, monometallic balance with 8 screws adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 22 x 34 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 7,000 - 7,500

LOT 142

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Jaeger LeCoultre, Reverso 60eme, No. 493/500, Ref. 270, 1990's.Very fine and rare, rectangular, double face, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, 45 hours of autonomy, leather strap and 18K pink gold Jaeger LeCoultre buckle.

C. three body, solid, polished, reeded bezel, transparant back, sapphire crystals. D. guilloché silver with painted Arabic numerals on a plain reserve, auxiliary dials for the seconds, indication of the date, sector for the Up-and-Down indicator, 'Bâton' blued steel hands. M. cal. 824, 14K gold, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic Glucydur balance, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 38 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 18,000

LOT 143

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 705347, case No. 691194, Ref. 2482, production started in the 1950's.Very fine, center-seconds, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with leather strap and 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two body, polished and brushed, straight lapidated lugs. D. matte silver, with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. 11 1/2''', cal. 27 SC, rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 4,800 - 5,200

LOT 144

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Calatrava, No. 702539, case No. 676398, Ref. 2508, 1950's.Very fine, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with eather strap, Patek Philippe 18K gold buckle.

C. two body, polished, antimagnetic cap, screwed back. D. champagne with applied gold indexes. and 'Dauphine' yellow gold hands. M. 12''', cal. 27 SC, rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 12,000 - 13,000

LOT 145

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 201534, case #609839, circa 1930.Very fine, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two body, solid, polished and brushed. D. outer silver ring with engraved and black painted Arabic numerals for the seconds, the inner ring with applied gold and engraved black indexes for the hours, 'Feuille'gold hands. M. 11 1/2''', Geneva Quality Hallmark, lever escapement, bimetallic balance, flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 10,000 - 14,000

LOT 146

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 927882, case No. 639262, 1940's.Very fine, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two body, solid, polished, curly lugs. D. pink, with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. 'Dauphine' pink gold hands. M. 12''', rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, lever escapement, flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 7,000 - 7,500

LOT 147

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 976650, case No. 691802, Ref. 2580/1, 1950's.Very fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe link bracelet.

C. two body, solid, polished, stepped bezel reeded at the 12 and 6 to match the design of the bracelet, engraved back, extended lugs, two facets crystal. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial, 'Bâton' gold hands. M. cal.9'''-90, tonneau, 18 jewels, rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, Geneva Quality Hallmark, lever escapement, Gyromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 22 x 36 mm.Approx overall length: 168 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 12,000 - 15,000

LOT 148

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 975234, case No. 671734, Ref. 2461, 1950's.Very fine, rectangular curved, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with bracelet. Accompanied by a certificate.

C. two body solid, polished, extended lugs, two facets crystal. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. auxiliary seconds dial. 'Bâton' gold hands. M. cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium plated,18 jewels, 'fausses côtes' decoration, lever escapement, Gyromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim 33 x 22 mm.Approx overall length: 170 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 13,000 - 16,000

LOT 149

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Julien Le Roy à Paris, No. 2470, with Paris hallmarks for 1748Fine, 18K gold, dumb quarter repeating watch.

C. double body, 'Louis XV', repoussé in a shell pattern, the bezel similarly decorated. D. white enamel with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring. Gold Louis XV hands. The dial ring engraved 'Inventé par Julien Le Roy en 1740' M. hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement with plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with agate end-stone. Repeating on the case by depressing the pendant.Back plate signed, the dial plate engraved with the inscription: Inventé par Jul. Le Roy en 1740.Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 2,300 - 2,800

LOT 150

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Patek Philippe & Cie. à Genève, No. 76227, case No. 76227, Invention Brevetée, circa 1885.Fine, silver with gold lips, keyless pendant watch with bas-relief decoration on both sides of the back cover, accompanied by a silver brooch.

C. four body, 'Louis XVI', the back with St. George slaying the Dragon, the inside with Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee ( Matthew 8:24). Stamped from a die, such as for making coins or medals. Hinged silver cuvette. D. gold, chased with foliage, blue Roman numerals on enamel cartouches, snap-on fit. Gold 'Louis XV' hands. M. 11 3/4''', nickel plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement 'à moustaches', cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring,wolf-tooth winding wheels.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 32 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,800 - 3,000

LOT 151

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Swiss made for J.E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, No. 76812, circa 1900.Fine, 18K diamond-set keyless, pendant watch decorated in high-relief.

C. four body, 'Bassine', back with applied gold leaf decoration flowing over the band and bezel, back cover set with five diamonds, gold hinged cuvette. M. mechanical.Dial, case and movement signed by the retailer.

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 2,200

LOT 152

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Swiss, The Lady Chronometer, 1ere Qualité, circa 1900.Fine, 18K rose gold, enamel, and opal diamond-set keyless, pendant watch.

C. four body, 'Bassine', translucent green-enamelled back over 'sunburst' engine turning, the sunburst center set with a cabochon white opal encircled by rose-cut diamonds, border with gold flowers divided by geometric decoration, gold hinged cuvette. Hinged bezel decorated en suite. M. mechanical.Case signed, movement engraved '1ere Qualité'.Diam. 27 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 1,800

LOT 153

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Unsigned, French, circa 1890.Very fine, 18K rose gold miniature, keyless pendant watch in 'Louis XV' style.

C. four body, 'Louis XV' style, polished, gold, gold, hinged cuvette. M. mechanical.Stamped inside back cover with French type marks.Diam. 20 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

LOT 154

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Henri Grandjean & Co. Locle, London, No. 24109, circa 1880.Fine, 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set pendant watch for South American market.

C. four body, 'bassine-étui', grisaille oval back painted with a cherub holding a horn of plenty, grisaille front painted with escutcheon supported by two cherubs on both sides, fruits and flowers vase at the top flanked by two doves, all centered by in profile portrait of a lady on red background within rose-cut diamond frame. Inside the back cover glazed compartment for a picture, scalloped bezels and band engraved with geometrical pattern, gold hinged cuvette with engine turned and engraved brder. D. silver with gold applied center and border in form of floral and foliate decoration, Roman numerals on circular lines ring, subsidiary seconds, 'Spade' blued steel hands. M. 15''' nickel plated, 3/4 plate, lateral lever escapement, three-arm gold balance, flat balance spring, 15 jewels, index regulator, pin-set.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 41 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 1,700 - 2,000

LOT 155

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Swiss, circa 1895.Fine and unusual, 18K gold and diamond-set, keyless 'Boule de Genève' type watch, mounted on a gold and diamond-set bangle.

C. three body, polished with raised rims, diamond-set bezel, the bangle decorated at the top with diamond set applied gold triangular segments, glazed back cover to view the movement. D. dark blue enamel with white Arabic numerals, outer minutes with dot divisions, snap-on fit, 'Spade' gold hands. M. 8''', gilded, half-plate with going barrel, lever escapement, uncut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring, 15 jewels, wound by means of the revolving bezel, pin-set.Diam.: 21 mm.Approx. overall length: 66 x 56 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 156

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Swiss, retailed J. J. Durrant & Son, 40 Cheapside, London, circa 1900.Fine, 18K rose gold and enamel, keyless pendant watch.

C. four body, 'Bassine', back with painted cherub among clouds playing mandolin and surrounded by doves, all with engraved scrolled frame on dark blue translucent enamel, gold hinged cuvette. D. white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring. M. 12''' matte, gilded bar calibre, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensationbalance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator, 15 jewels, pin-set.Cuvette engraved: Examined by J.J. Durrant & Son, 40 Cheapside, LONDON.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,700 - 2,000

LOT 157

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Unsigned, Swiss, attributed to Bovet, Fleurier, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1830.Fine, 18K gold and enamel, pearl set, center-seconds watch with special movement and special escapement.

C. double body with fixed bezel, the back with finely painted Summer flowers on blue translucent enamel over engine-turning, bezels, pendant and bow set with half-pearls, hinged glazed cuvette. D. white enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer minute and second rings, elaborate blued steel hands. M. 20'''polished steel, Chinese calibre steel plate, steel bridges, steel wheels, steel free standing barrel, ruby duplex escapement (not the Chinese type), three-arm bimetallic balance with wedge shapedrass and blued steel weights, flat balance spring, top jewels in châtons, index regulator with the scale in English letters.Diam. 56 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 158

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Omega, Automatic Chronometer, Constellation, 1950's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three body, solid, polished, screw-down case back with logo, concave lapidated lugs. D. two-tone silver with applied yellow gold and black indexes on a faceted outer plain reserve. 'Dauphine' yellow gold hands. M. cal. 561, copper-colored, 24 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 800 - 1,000

LOT 159

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Omega, DeVille Co-Axial Chronometer, Ref. 5921.61.31, No. 260/999, 1999.Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 5 atm., 44 hour autonomy, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, leather strap and 18K white gold Omega deployant clasp.

C. three body, solid, polished, screw-down back, stepped bezel and lugs, protected winder, sapphire crystal. D. matte silver with applied white gold indexes and Roman numerals, aperture for the date. 'Dauphine' tritium-coated hands. M. 11 1/2''', cal. 2500, 27 jewels, rhodium plated, 'fusses côtes' decoration, 28,800 vph., glucydur balance, coaxial escapement.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 5,700 - 6,300

LOT 160

Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 06, 2000

Omega, Automatic Chronometer Officially Certified, Constellation, 1960's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with an Omega steel buckle.

C. three body, polished and brushed, screw down case back with logo, straight lugs. D. matte silver with applied steel indexes, aperture for the date. M. cal. 564, copper colored, 24 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 400 - 600