503 lots

LOT 121

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 783404, case No 2623670, Ref. 3430/2. circa 1958. Very fine square, 18K yellow gold and sapphire gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, stamped J + G" on the outside back. D. "guilloche" gold with applied gold and baguette sapphire indexes. "Baton " blued steel hands. M. 23-300 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 25 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 4,500

LOT 122

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 1167097, case No 2687254, Ref. 3553-1, circa 1970. Fine, flat, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K "guilloche" yellow gold integrated bracelet and certificate.

C. massive, polished, "guilloche" bezel. D. "guilloche" gold with applied gold and black indexes. "Baton " blued steel hands. M. 175 - Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, 18 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. Dim. 26 x 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: USD 4,370

LOT 123

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Thomas Gammage & Son, 1 St. Michael's Alley, Cornhill, No. 3617, made for Marcks and Co. Ltd., Bombay and Poona, with London hallmarks for 1881. Fine and impressive 18K gold hunting cased, keyless pocket chronometer with the enamel portrait of the owner, signed John Gillet.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , by Alfred Thickbroom (Master mark), the cover engraved with the coat of arms of Thaig Jung Shums-Ul-Oomrao. Amir-I-Kubir, with the motto: "Khoorsheed Jah", the painted polychrome enamel portrait on the inner side. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Gold green flinque enamelled with gilt Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Gold "fleurs-de-lys" hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain and maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, two-arm bimetallic compensation balance with gold poising and timing screws, free sprung helical balance spring with terminal curves, diamond end-stone. Signed on the back plate by the maker and on the dial by the Indian retailer. Diam. 62 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 13,000 - 15,000

LOT 124

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Swiss, made for Marcks & Co. Ltd, Bombay and Poona, No. 0213, circa 1890. Fine 18K gold, moon phase astronomical keyless double face world time watch with triple calendar.

C. Three piece, massive, "bassine", polished with glazed back. D. White enamel on the front with Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the dates and the months with inner subsidiary seconds, moon phase aperture, the age on the border. White enamel on the reverse with seven small subsidiary dials giving the time for Paris, London, St. Petersburg, Calcutta, Melbourne, Vienna and Berlin. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 19 - rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the bezel. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 8,500 - 9,500

Sold: USD 8,625

LOT 125

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Magnificent set of the seven "Pagoda " wristwatches, presented within a mahogany Patek Philippe box. An individual box and certificate is also supplied for each single wristwatch in this set. Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Pagoda", Ref. 5500J-001, made in 1997. Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombe", "Pagoda" shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's chronometer wristwatch. Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Pagoda", Four Gentleman's "Pagoda" Watches: Ref. 5500R-001, made in 1997. Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombe", "Pagoda" shaped, 18K pink gold gentleman's chronometer wristwatch. Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Pagoda", Ref. 5500G-001, made in 1997. Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombe", "Pagoda" shaped, 18K white gold gentleman's chronometer wristwatch. Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Pagoda", Ref. 5500P-001, made in 1997. Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombe", "Pagoda" shaped, platinum gentleman's chronometer wristwatch. Three Lady 's "Pagoda " Watches: Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Pagoda", Ref. 4900J-001, made in 1997. Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombe", "Pagoda" shaped, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch. Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Pagoda" , Ref. 4900R-001, made in 1997. Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombe" , "Pagoda" shaped, 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch. Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Pagoda", Ref. 4900G-001, made in 1997. Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombe" , "Pagoda" shaped, 18K white gold lady's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, satined, concave sides. D. champagne with applied gold Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille " burnished steel hands. C. flared, massive, polished, satined, concave sides. D. matt silver with applied pink gold Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille " pink gold hands. C. flared, massive, polished, satined, concave sides. D. pink with applied white gold Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille " white gold hands. C. flared, massive, polished, satined, concave sides. D. black with applied platinum Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille " platinum hands. Movement for each gentleman's chronometer wristwatch: 215 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. C. flared, massive, polished, satined, concave sides. D. matt silver with 24 diamond-set indexes. "Baton " yellow gold hands. C. flared, massive, polished, satined, concave sides. D. matt silver with 24 diamond-set indexes. "Baton " pink gold hands. C. flared, massive, polished, satined, concave sides. D. pink with 24 diamond-set indexes. "Baton" white gold hands. Movement for each lady's wristwatch: 16-250, 7 1/4 "' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Each gentleman ' s wristwatch: dim. 29 x 41 mm. Each lady's wristwatch: dim. 25 x 32 mm. Each watch: dial, case and movement signed.

USD 0 - 0

Sold: USD 123,500

LOT 126

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

M.J. Pack, Bombay & Paris, No. 10384, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1890. Very fine 18K gold and enamel hunting cased, diamond set, moon phase astronomical, keyless minute repeating watch with triple calendar and chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", frosted, the cover centred with a painted champleve enamelled polo player within a diamond inlaid horseshoe, the back with a painted champleve enamelled diamond inlaid scene, depicting two horse riders playing polo. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the awarded prize at the 1889 Paris Exhibition and with technical details. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the dates and the subsidiary seconds with moon phase aperture, aperture for the months. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 17"', frosted and gilt, 30 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Chronograph with visible work, and pushpiece in the band. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 53 mm

Grading System: AAA

USD 17,000 - 22,000

LOT 127

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1890. Fine 18K gold, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph, instantaneous 30 minutes recorder and enamel portraits.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filet " , borders engraved with floral decoration, the cover with the painted enamel portrait of a nobleman, the back with his green enamelled crowned monogram. Hinged gold cuvette with the painted enamel portrait of his wife. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, sunk subsidiary seconds and minutes register. Blued-steel "pear" hands. M. 19"' gilt brass, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, push-piece in the band. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Diam. 53 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 10,350

LOT 128

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 776119, Ref. 5038, made in 1996. Very fine and rare, self-winding, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, transparent back, reeded and stepped bezel. D. black with lacquered white radial Roman numerals + auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the 24 hours, the months and the leap year, aperture for the lunations. "Alpha" lacquered white hands. M. Cal. 240 Q aut., Geneva Quality Hall Mark,17 jewels, 22K yellow gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam: 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: USD 26,450

LOT 129

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Pagoda", Ref. 5500R, made in 1997. Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombe", "Pagoda" shaped, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box and certificate.

C. flared, massive, polished, satined, concave sides. D. matt silver with applied pink gold Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille " pink gold hands. M. 215 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 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. Dim. 29 x 41 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: USD 17,250

LOT 130

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Officier", No. 767787, case No. 2862699, Ref. 3960, made in 1989. Fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box and certificate.

C. massive, polished, hinged back, dedicated gold cuvette, screwed bars. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' -215 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 131

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1895. Fine 18K gold and enamel, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch of Princely provenance, made for H.H. Mohender Sing, Maharaja of Patiala. Accompanied by a matching gold and enamel chain and a gold pearl and ruby set pencil.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", the band, bezel and bow with chased floral and foliage decoration, the cover enamel panel with a portrait of H.H. Mohender Singh, Maharaja of Patiala wearing the British decoration "The Star of India". The back panel with the painted champleve enamelled coat of arms of the Maharaja against a matted ground with the motto: "Heavens light our guide". Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17" ', gilt brass, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 132

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1895. Fine 18K gold and enamel, hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch of Princely provenance, made for H.H. Mohender Sing, Maharaja of Patiala.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , the band, bezel and bow with chased floral and foliage decoration, the cover enamel panel with a portrait of H.H. Mohender Singh, Maharaja of Patiala bearing the British decoration "The Star of India". The back panel with the painted champleve enamelled coat of arms of the Maharaja against a matted ground with the motto: "Heavens light our guide". Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Diam. 49 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 20,000 - 24,000

LOT 133

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 760000, case No. 674938, Ref. 2526, made in 1953. Very important, waterproof, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18K yellow gold articulated bracelet "a mailles" and certificate.

C. massive, polished, screwed back dedicated: The First Self-Winding Patek Philippe made especially for JB. Champion. D. white enamel with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12 "'-600 AT Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.

USD 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: USD 57,500

LOT 134

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

J.W. Benson, By Special Warrants of H. M. The Queen and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, 25 Old Bond Street, London, No. 25069, with hallmarks for 1881. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, keyless moon phase astronomical watch with perpetual calendar and chronograph, made for H. H. Maharaja Jeswuntsing, Bahadoor G.C.S.I. Jodhpur.

C. Four body, massive, " bassine et filets " , by Arnold Schaefli (Master mark), the cover enamel panel painted with the Arms of the Maharaja surrounded by a scene of steeple-chase, the inside with his portrait, the back panel painted with an identical portrait, surrounded by a horse racing scene. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the name of His Highness, and Indian inscriptions. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months of the leap year cycle, the dates and the seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 19 -, frosted and gilt three-quarter plate with going barrel, 19 jewels in screwed settings, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves. Chronograph with button in the band. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 55 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 40,000 - 45,000

LOT 135

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 863791, case No. 630551, Ref. 1563, made in 1946, sold on 28 July 1948 to Duke Ellington. Extremely rare and historical, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button split- second chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer tachometer graduation. " Feuille " gold- hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balancearound spring, micrometer regulator, the winding-crown is also for the stop and reunite functions of the splitsecond hand. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

USD 150,000 - 180,000

Sold: USD 673,500

LOT 136

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Hamilton & Co. Calcutta & Simla, No. 1526, Swiss, made for the Indian Market, circa 1880. Very fine and rare 18K gold and enamel, diamond-set hunting cased, keyless watch with power reserve indication and enamel portrait, the case in the manner of J. Ferrero.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , chased with formal decoration, cover and back panels of green flinque enamel inlaid with an extra rich floral decoration of large rose-cut diamonds. Hinged gold cuvette with the polychrome enamel portrait of a nobleman, painted in the manner of Graff. D. Matted gold with raised Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and 30 hours Up-and-Down scale, decorated with engraved and cast gold foliage decoration. Gold "spade" hands. M. 17 - , gilt brass half plate 15 jewels, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve, diamond end-stone. Signed on the movement. Diam. 49 mm.

USD 65,000 - 75,000

LOT 137

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 868390, case No 672756, Ref. 1463, made in 1952, sold on 7 May 1953. Very fine and rare, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman 's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and pulsometer.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, dust protecting cap. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 15 pulsations. "Baton" gold hands. M. 13"' Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System: AAA

USD 35,000 - 40,000

Sold: USD 48,300

LOT 138

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "World Time", No. 964806, case No. 669493, Ref. 1415, made in 1949, sold on 12 January 1953. Very fine and rare, "World Time", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hand engraved revolving reeded bezel bearing the names of 41 towns in the world, teardrop lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. Gold fancy hands. M. 12 "' 120 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

Grading System: AAA

USD 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: USD 68,500

LOT 139

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Blondel & Melly a Geneve, No. 18571, made for the Islamic Market, circa 1850. Very fine 18K gold hunting case, diamond-set watch.

C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets " , the band and borders engraved with foliage decoration, the cover chased in high relief with rose-cut diamond-set foliage, the back decorated en suite with flowers and musical instruments. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border, also engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Turkish numerals. Gold Breguet hands. M. 17 "' , gilt brass, bar calibre with going barrel, 13 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, plain gilt brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with Breguet type bimetallic compensation curb on the index. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 45 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 70,000 - 80,000

LOT 140

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 724316, case No 313050, Ref. 2523/1, made in 1965, sold on 17 January 1973. Extremely fine and rare, "World Time", 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with two crowns and "guilloche" dial.

C. massive, polished, lapidated lugs. D. matt silver, revolving ring dial bearing the names of 41 cities in the world, at the centre, a " guilloche" silver medallion with applied pink gold indexes, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. The winding-crown on the 3 adjusts the hours and the 24 hours ring; the winding-crown on the 9 turns the ring with the names of the cities. Pink gold fancy hands. M. 12 "'-400 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

USD 0 - 0

Sold: USD 662,500