395 lots

LOT 81

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

The Combat of the Eagle and the Snake Tort A Paris, end of the 18th century. Very fine marble and gilt bronze hour- and half hour-striking, eight day-going pendule à pyramide.

C.Black rectangular marble base on four gilt bronze feet, four gilt bronze posts at each corner, red and white marble pedestal on white marble surbase set in ormolu frame, white marble molded cornice forming a base for a white marble pyramid whose front is decorated with ormolu armor and arms, ormolu lion's heads at each side with gilt bronze balls hanging from two links, corona with an eagle fighting a snake, ormolu decoration.D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions with fifteen-minute Arabic markers, winding aperture. Elaborate gilt "arrowhead" hands. M. 115 mm., circular, brass, going barrels, anchor escapement, silk suspension, short pendulum with brass bob, striking on a bell with count wheel set on the back plate.Signed on the dial.Dim. Height 73 cm, base width 30 cm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

USD 15,000 - 23,000

LOT 82

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Blancpain, produced in the 1990s. Fine self-winding 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished, transparent back, stepped bezel, straight lugs. D. white with applied gold radial Roman numerals, auxiliary dials for the days of the month. Gold "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 4795, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, 5 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 21K gold rotor.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 28 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,000

USD 3,100 - 4,700

LOT 83

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Blancpain "Automatic JB 1735", No. 3187. Produced in the 1990s. Very fine, thin, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date calendar, moon phases and an 18K yellow gold buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, sapphire crystal. D. white with applied yellow gold radial Roman numerals, concentric graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 6553, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,300 - 3,000

USD 2,700 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 4,600

LOT 84

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Gérald Genta, Genève, "Répétition Minutes - Calendrier Perpétuel", No. 26993, Ref. G 2015. Produced in the 1990s. Very fine and important astronomic, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold, diamond- and sapphire-set gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Gérald Genta link bracelet.

C. three-body, solid, polished, transparent screwed-down case back, signed and numbered on the band, bezel set with diamonds, central lugs, cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown. D. matte silver with painted Roman numerals, auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, apertures for the leap year and the moon phases. Yellow gold "épée" hands. M. Cal. 061, gilt brass engraved, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating fat balance-spring, repeater on gongs by means of a push-piece on the band.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.Approx. overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 40,000 - 53,000

USD 47,000 - 60,000

LOT 85

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Piaget, "Gouverneur Perpetual Automatic", No. 552140. Produced in the 1990s. Fine, astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Piaget buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, case back with screws, stepped bezel, fluted lugs, sapphire crystal. D. white with applied yellow gold indexes and an Arabic "12", auxiliary "guilloché" dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months and the leap year, graduation for the age of the moon, aperture for the moon phases. Yellow gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 15071 P, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 35 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-ompensating flat balance-spring, off-center rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 6,000 - 7,400

USD 7,000 - 8,500

LOT 86

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Grande et Petite Sonnerie au passage et répétition des quarts", No. 9/50, case No. D 56364. Produced in a limited edition of 50 examples in the 1990s. Very fine and important, water-resistant, Grande et Petite Sonnerie clockwatch, quarter-repeating, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet buckle. Accompanied by original box and certificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with screws, teardrop lugs, cursor at 2 for selection of the Grande Sonnerie and Petite Sonnerie or Silence, push-button for minute-repeater at 10, sapphire crystal. D. white with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Gold "Bâton" hands.M. 13''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 51 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, 5 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, repeater on two gongs by means of a push-button on the band.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 39 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 90,000 - 110,000

EUR 60,000 - 74,000

USD 70,000 - 85,000

Sold: CHF 113,500

LOT 87

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Audemars Piguet, Le Brassus, "Quantième Perpetuel Automatique", No.107, case No.B40404. Produced in the 1990s. Very fine, astronomic, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, lunar calendar and an 18K yellow gold Audemars Piguet buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped bezel, sapphire crystal. D. white with applied yellow gold "bâton" indexes, auxiliary dials for the days of the month, of the week, the months, graduation for the age of the moon, aperture for the moon phases. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. 2120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 38 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat blance-spring, 21K gold rotor segment.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 6,000 - 7,400

USD 7,000 - 8,500

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 88

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Audemars Piguet, Genève, "Royal Oak Day-Date, Automatic", No. 346, case No. D 32871. Produced in the 1990s. Fine, astronomic, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with double date, moon phases and yellow gold and stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet and clasp.

C. three-body, bicolored, polished and brushed, yellow gold octagonal bezel set with 8 octagonal white gold nuts for the 8 white gold screws of the case back, screwed-down hexagonal winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. slate, "Clous-de-Paris" decorated with applied yellow gold indexes, auxiliary matte gold ring dials for the days of the month and of the week, aperture for the moon phases. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 2825, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 38 jewels, straight lie lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock- absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.Approx. overall length 160 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,400 - 6,700

USD 6,200 - 7,800

LOT 89

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Audemars Piguet, Le Brassus, "Millenary", case No. D 80857. Produced in 2001. Very fine, horizontal oval, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and an 18K white gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, straight and curved lugs, cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. "guilloché" silver with applied white gold baton indexes and logo on a plain reserve, auxiliary seconds oval dial, apertures for the days of the week and the months, outer graduation for the days of the month. Blued steel "Cathedrale" hands. M. Cal. 2225, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjustd for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 21K gold rotor segment.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 35 x 38 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,000

USD 5,400 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

LOT 90

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Rolex "Precision", Ref. 8916. Produced in the 1950s. Fine and unusual, 18K white gold and diamond lady's wristwatch with a bracelet consisting in graduated ball-shaped elements entirely paved with round diamonds and surrounded by semi-circular motifs set with baguette diamonds.

C. two-body, solid, polished, bezel set with diamonds, semi-circular lugs repeating the bracelet decoration. D. matte silver with applied white gold dart indexes. "Alpha" white gold hands.M. Cal. 282, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 15 mm.Approx. overall length 155 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 7,400 - 8,700

USD 8,500 - 10,000

LOT 91

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Rolex "Precision". Produced in the 1950s. Very fine 18K white gold and diamond lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and double chain bracelet set with 84 large round-cut diamonds.

C. two-body, solid, polished, cover set with 8 round-cut diamonds, and one very large round-cut central diamond, bezel set with 18 baguette diamond, extended semi-circular shaped lugs also set with 14 round-cut and 20 baguette diamonds. D. matte silver with applied white gold dot and star indexes. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. Cal. 5 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 19 mm.Approx. overall length 155 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

EUR 10,000 - 12,000

USD 11,600 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 16,675

LOT 92

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Rolex "Precision", Ref. 4153. Produced in the 1940s. Very fine, asymmetric, 18K pink gold and diamond lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and wide 18K pink gold bracelet made up of 6 asymmetric triangular elements each decorated with an overhanging rectangular buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished, the cover repeating the bracelet decoration is set with 8 round-cut diamonds. D. black with painted gold Roman numerals and indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 5''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Suberbalance balance, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 31 mm.Bracelet measuring approx. 180 mm.Width of the bracelet 30 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,700 - 8,000

USD 7,800 - 9,300

Sold: CHF 12,650

LOT 93

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

The Royal Guard D.S. & S., English, Swiss movement, hallmarked 1952-53. Unusual 18K two-tone gold ruby- and diamond-set brooch fitted with a watch, made especially for the coronation of Queen Elisabeth II of England.

C. Three-body, the top in the shape a royal guard standing against a white gold sentry box, his helmet set with rubies, his sash and glove with diamonds, watch below, spring-loaded and hinged, front cover engraved "ER II" surmounted by the royal crown. D. Silvered, Arabic numerals. Blued steel "Alpha" hands. M. 15.5 x 12 mm. (7 x 5 1/2'''), rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating flat balance spring.Punched with maker's mark inside back cover.Dim. 44 mm.

Grading System: A

CHF 4,500 - 6,500

EUR 3,000 - 4,300

USD 3,500 - 5,000

LOT 94

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Jaeger LeCoultre, No. 644673. Produced late 1940s to early 1950s. Very fine rectangular, 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch with concealed dial and a very unusual 18K pink gold bracelet with motif à feuilles de sauge.

C. two-body, solid, polished, cover repeating the bracelet decoration. D. pink with applied white gold round and triangular indexes. Blued steel "épée" hands. M. Cal. 5 1/2''', oval, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial and movement signed.Dim. 17 x 18 mm.Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,500 - 9,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,400

USD 6,000 - 7,400

LOT 95

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

The Cuckoo Clock Brooch Rolex, "Precision", Geneva, circa 1950. Fine 18K gold, diamond-set brooch in a shape of cuckoo clock fitted with a keyless watch.

C. Two-body, front realistically modeled as a cuckoo clock, base set with a row of diamonds, two gold tassels at the bottom, pin with clasp at the back. D. Silvered and matted, dart and dot indexes, Rolex crown at 12. Gold "Feuilles" hands. M. 15 x 11 mm (6 3/4 x 5'''), rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, patented "Stella super-balance" with self-compensating flat balance spring.Signed on dial, case and movement.Dim. 42 x 27 mm

Grading System: AA

CHF 4,500 - 6,500

EUR 3,000 - 4,300

USD 3,500 - 5,000

LOT 96

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Unsigned, Geneva, No. 9645, circa 1935. Very fine and rare 18K gold ring watch.

C. Two-piece, oval, polished with tapered shank florally chased at the top. D. Silver, matte, radial Arabic numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Oval, 14.5 x 10.5 mm., duo-plan, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with flat balance spring.Case punched with Geneva quality mark and French import mark.Dim. 16 x 11 mm., height with the shank 23 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 1,300 - 1,800

EUR 900 - 1,200

USD 1,000 - 1,400

Sold: CHF 1,610

LOT 97

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date" Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 18000. Produced in the 1970s. Accompanied by a Rolex pad-book, a brown leather fitted box and certificate. Very fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with date and day, and with an 18K brushed yellow gold President bracelet set with 224 small round diamonds on the central links.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, bezel set with 44 round diamonds, sapphire crystal. D. entirely pavé-set with small round diamonds, aperture for the date and the day. "Bâton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 3055, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.Approx. overall length 185 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

EUR 13,400 - 16,700

USD 15,500 - 19,000

LOT 98

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 18038/18000. Produced in the 1980s. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with date, and an 18K yellow gold President bracelet.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, ribbed bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens.D. satine gold with applied diamond-set indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated gold hands. M. Cal. 3055, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.Approx. overall length of the bracelet 185 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,400 - 6,700

USD 6,200 - 7,800

Sold: CHF 9,775

LOT 99

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual" Day Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. No. 6613. Produced in the late 1950's. Very fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with day and date and a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, bezel set with 46 round diamonds, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. satiné silver set with 8 round and 2 baguette diamond indexes, apertures for the days of the week and the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated white gold hands. M. Cal.1055, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet baance-spring.Diam. 36 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

EUR 12,000 - 15,000

USD 14,000 - 17,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

LOT 100

Important Watches, Collector's Wristw... Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "DateJust" Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 16000 / 16018. Produced in the 1990s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K polished and brushed Jubilé bracelet and clasp.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, yellow gold reeded bezel. D. matte silver with applied steel radial Roman numerals. "Bâton" tritium-coated gold hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.Approx. overall length 200 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,400

USD 4,700 - 6,200

Sold: CHF 7,475