241 lots

LOT 142

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Gerald Genta, Geneve, "Les Nights", 1990's. Very fine, waterproof, 18K white and yellow gold midsize wristwatch with certificate.

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, bevelled crystal, bicolour sculptured bezel and buckle, yellow gold hooded lugs. D. black. Yellow gold hands made of two stylized triangles. M. with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,500 - 3,000

LOT 143

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Eberhard & Co., Tazio Nuvolari Rattrapante "Geant", No. 10, made in 1996. Extremely fine and rare, waterproof up to 3 atm., large, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with single round button split-second chronograph, register and tachometers, with natural duramen fitted box and certificate.

C. polished, screwed back with engraved, the signature of the driver and his tortoise good luck charm symbol, tachometer graduation on the bezel in miles per hour, lapidated lugs. D. black with tritium Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation in km per hour, above the 6, the tortoise charm symbol with the initials in polychrome enamel, sapphire crystal. "Baton" tritium hands. M. 19"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and case signed. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 144

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Breitling "Navitimer Rattrapante Etanche", No. 034/100, made in 1996. Extremely fine and rare, waterproof down to 30 m., self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with split-second round button chronograph, registers, telemeter, date and slide-rule with not less than 10 calculator functions for the navigation (first introduced by Breitling in 1942), with 18K yellow gold Breitling deployant clasp, fitted box and certificate.

C. polished, satined, revolving reeded and graduated bezel, lapidatecl lugs, dedicated back, sapphire crystal. D. dark blue and matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes + "guilloche" auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer graduations for the telemeter and the slide-rule. "Baton" tritium gold hands, the main hand featuring an anchor-shaped counterweight while the flyback hand is a Breitling "B". M. Cal. 34, 11 1/2"' rhodium plated, 39 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 5 ajustments, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 15,000 - 17,000

LOT 145

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

National, made for the Italian Market, 1940's. Very fine, pink 18K gold lady's bracelet watch with concealed dial and pink gold bracelet with large links engraved with stripes and joined to each other with teardrop-shaped elements.

C. massive, polished, cover in the shape of one of the links repeating the bracelet decoration. D. matt silver with radiumed and painted indexes. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 5'" signed Fortis Watch Ltd., rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 16 x 20 mm. Width of the bracelet: 22 mm. Total measuring approx. 190 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,000 - 3,500

LOT 146

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 987108, case No. 2647621, Ref. 3285/31, circa 1966. Fine square, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with 18K gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, reedecl band, hooded lugs, monogrammed back. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13.5 "'-320 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, an tishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 16 x 16 mm. Total length measuring approx. 180 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 2,200 - 2,600

Sold: USD 2,875

LOT 147

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 982280, case No. 2623153, Ref. 3266/111, circa 1961. Fine and unusual 18K yellow gold and diamonds lady's bracelet watch with concealed dial set on the cover with 9 diamonds, fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, 18K yellow gold bracelet in the shape of a belt. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13.5"'-320 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dram. 15 mm. Measuring approx. 145 x 20 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 4,800 - 5,500

LOT 148

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 985011, case No. 634408, Ref. 3266/139, circa 1964. Fine 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with 18K gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, hooded lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton " gold hands. M. 13.5 "'-320 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 20 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 16 mm. Total length measuring approx. 155 mm.

USD 1,100 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,150

LOT 149

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Giibelin, Swiss, 1940's. Very fine, asymmetric, large and spectacular, 18K pink, white and yellow gold, rubies, sapphires and diamonds lady's wristwatch with concealed dial, and 18K pink and yellow gold bracelet "a mailles".

C. tri-colour, shaped, massive, polished, asymmetric, butterfly shaped extended lugs, stepped bezel, asymmetric cover set with three white gold stripes, each set with diamonds, rubies and sapphires. D. champagne with applied white gold indexes. "Fleche " white gold hands. M. 5 1/2"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 3 adjustments, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 33 x 45 x 17 mm. Total measuring approx. 185 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 8,000 - 9,000

LOT 150

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 1166747, case No. 2686037, Ref. 3520-10, 1970's. Fine, flat, waterproof, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with fine mesh integrated 18K white gold bracelet.

C. polished, "Clou de Paris" bezel, screwed back. D. white with painted Roman numerals. "Baton " blued hands. M. 8 1/2 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, Geneva Quality Hallmark, 18 jewels, antishock system, lever escapement, Giromax balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm

Grading System: A

USD 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: USD 4,600

LOT 151

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, "Automatic", No. 621795, Ref. 2045, 1970's. Fine, tonneau shaped, self-winding 18K yellow gold gentleman 's wristwatch with date.

C. massive, satined, polished. D. satined gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton " gold indexes. M. 12"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, Geneva Quality Hallmark, 36 jewels, 21K gold rotor, antishock system, Giromax balance, self:compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 37 mm

Grading System: A

USD 1,800 - 2,000

Sold: USD 1,840

LOT 152

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Audemars Piguet, "Savonnette", case No. 2866, designed by Gerald Genta, Swiss, 1960's. Fine, flat, tonneau shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, sapphire-set winding crown. D. white with painted indexes. "Baton " gold hands. " M. 8 3/4"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 33 mm

Grading System: A

USD 1,800 - 2,000

LOT 153

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Baume & Mercier, Geneve, 1960's Fine, rectangular, 18K two-tone gold gentleman's wristwatch with integrated bracelet of alternating white and yellow gold "torsade" links.

C. twisted, polished, screwed back. D. matt silver with black and white gold indexes. "Baton " gold hands. M. 7 "' gold plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, antishock system, annular balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 30 mm

Grading System: A

USD 2,800 - 3,000

LOT 154

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 607697, Ref. 7390, 1970's. Fine, very flat, self-winding, cushion shape, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K gold flexible, textured tile bracelet.

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with gold indexes. "Baton " gold hands. M. 12"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, Geneva Quality Hallmark, 36 jewels, antishock system, 21K gold rotor, lever escapement, Giromax balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case, movement signed. Dim. 30 x 31 mm

Grading System: A

USD 2,800 - 3,000

LOT 155

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, Ref. 6704, 1950's. Fine, extra flat, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K gold flexible, textured tile bracelet.

C. massive, florentine finished bezel, micro-tile, fine bark finished bracelet. D. gold plated with gold indexes. "Baton " gold hands. M. 8 3/4 "' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, Geneva Quality Hallmark, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case, movement signed. Diam. 29 mm

Grading System: B

USD 3,200 - 3,600

LOT 156

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Daniel Aubert, Le Brassus, "Magister", No. 15P, produced in the 1980's, in 5 examples only. Fine, slim and elegant 18K gold, skeletonised keyless dress watch.

C. three piece, "dodecagonal " , polished and satinet with glazed back and sapphire glasses. D. sapphire glass. Blued-steel "feuilles " hands. M. 15"', gilt brass, fully skeletonised and engraved, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating balance spring. Signed on the dial. Diam. 46 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 7,000 - 8,000

LOT 157

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Daniel Aubert, Le Brassus, "Antares " , No. 7027, produced in the 1980's, in 10 examples only. Fine and elegant 18K gold, skeletonised keyless dress watch.

C. three piece, "variee " , polished with glazed back and sapphire glasses. D. sapphire glass, the Roman numerals engraved on the inner side of the bezel. Blued-steel "feuilles" hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, fully skeletonised and engraved, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial. Diam. 50 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,500 - 5,000

LOT 158

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Daniel Aubert, Le Brassus, "Galaxie", No. 8022, made in the 1980's. Unique 18K gold, keyless, astronomical skeleton watch with perpetuel calendar and moon phases.

C. three piece, "Empire" , polished with glazed back, sapphire glasses and engine-turned band. D. matt gold chapter ring with Roman numerals, subsidiary small chapter rings for the days of the week, the dates and the months, moon phase aperture. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, fully skeletonised and 'engraved, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 17,000

Sold: USD 17,250

LOT 159

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Daniel Aubert, Le Brassus, 1990's. Very fine and rare, astronomical, self-winding, octagonal, 18K yellow gold skeletonized gentleman ' s wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

C. shaped, massive, polished, "Vendome " type central lugs. D. sapphire showing four black ring dials: above for the months, on the left for the clays of the week, on the right for the days of the month, below, the lunar calendar and the phases of the moon. "Baton" white hands. M. 13"', hand engraved 21K gold, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 35 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 17,000

Sold: USD 19,550

LOT 160

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Blancpain, "Automatic", No. 1228, Swiss, 1990's. Fine, astronomic, self-winding, 18K gold and diamond-set lady's wristwatch with triple calendar, moon phases, and a heavy 18K gold link integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, bezel and lugs set with diamonds. D. mother-of-pearl, diamond-set indexes, apertures for the clays of the week, clays of the month and the moon phases. "Feuilles" gold hands. M. 7 "' , 25 jewels, antishock system, lever escapement, annular balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 25 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 8,625

LOT 161

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Jaquet-Droz, a la Chaux-de-Fonds, No. 201, retailed by Graff, London, 1990's. Fine, diamond-set, 18K pink gold lady's quartz wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, "torsade" band, bezel set with diamonds weighing 0.72 ct., sapphire-set crown. D. matt silver with Breguet gold numerals. Jaquet Droz gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 27 mm

Grading System: A

USD 7,500 - 8,500