420 lots

LOT 215

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève "Calatrava", No. 960942, case No. 301059, Ref. 96, circa 1948. Fine 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. black with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 12"'-120, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance. Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.

JPY 900,000 - 1,200,000

USD 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: JPY 1,106,250

LOT 216

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Gideon & Co , Locle, No 85395, circa 1880. Rare 18 ct. gold hunting cased keyless height day going minute repeating watch with a chronograph.

Four body massive "bassine et filets" engine tuned case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings and subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. Glazed gilt brass 19 movement, 32 jewels, two screwed settings, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. The chronograph with a visible work and a push piece on the band. Signed on the case. In very good condition. Diam.: 55 mm.

JPY 1,600,000 - 2,000,000

USD 10,000 - 15,000

Sold: JPY 1,656,250

LOT 217

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, No 84669, circa 1880 Rare 18 ct. gold hunting cased keyless height day going minute repeating watch with a chronograph.

Four body massive "bassine et filets" engine turned case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings and subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. Glazed gilt brass 19 movement, 32 jewels, two screwed settings, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. The chronograph with a visible work and a push piece on the band. In very good condition. Diam.: 55 mm.

JPY 1,600,000 - 2,000,000

USD 10,000 - 15,000

Sold: JPY 1,766,250

LOT 218

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Louis Bornand, Genève, circa 1890. Unusual and rare 18 ct. gold five minute repeating moon phase astronomical keyless watch with a perpetual calendar, a chronograph and an alarm.

Four body massive "Empire" polished case. Glazed gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph rings, moon phase aperture with its age on the edge, subsidiary dials for the months, the dates and the alarm with inner days of the week and outer subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. Gilt brass 19double train movement with a differential winding, 32 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. The chronograph with a visible work and a push piece on the winding crown. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. The alarm striking on gongs. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam.: 58 mm.

JPY 3,500,000 - 4,000,000

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: JPY 6,056,250

LOT 219

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Le Roy & fils, Hger. de la Marine, Palais Royal 13 & 15 Galerie de Montpensier, Paris, 211 Regent Street London, No 4170230, circa 1890. Rare and unusual 18ct gold hunting cased moon phase astronomical keyless quarter repeating watch with a triple calendar, a double chronograph, a 1/5 of second "diablotine" and a thermometer.

Four body massive "bassine et filets" polished case. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, moon phase aperture with its age on the edge and a symetrical sector for the Réaumur thermometer, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the dates and the months with inner "diablotine" ring. Gold "spade" hands. Gilt brass 19movement with a gold train of wheels, 31 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetaIIic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. The chronograph push piece on the winding crown. In very good condition. Diam.: 55 mm.

JPY 2,500,000 - 2,800,000

USD 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: JPY 3,306,250

LOT 220

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Cha. Frodsham, By Appointment to the King, 115 New Bond Street, late of 84 Strand, London, No 090099 ADFmsz, bearing the London Hall Marks for 1905-1906.

Fine and important 18ct gold keyless pocket chronometer with a 6 minute tourbillon regulator. Three body massive "pomme et bassine" polished case. Gold glazed cuvette. White enamel dial (Willis) with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. Very fine gilt brass 20three quarter plate movement, 25 jewels, screwed settings. Six minute tourbillon (Nicole Nielsen) driven by the second wheel pinion, with a three equidistant armed polished steel carriage, English lateral lever escapement, cut-bimetallic balance with gold poising screws, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve, free sprung. Signed on the dial and on the movement. In very good condition.

JPY 9,000,000 - 11,000,000

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Sold: JPY 14,306,250

LOT 221

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Anonymous, Swiss, circa 1900. Rare 18 ct. gold hunting cased quarter repeating keyless watch with an Erotic concealed automaton scene with three figures.

Four body massive "demi-bassine et filet" engine turned case. Gold cuvette disclosing the automaton scene driven by the repeating train. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. Nickel plated 19movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band, a small gold star shaped piece on the back plate setting the automatons in motion. In very good condition.

JPY 1,800,000 - 2,200,000

USD 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: JPY 3,086,250

LOT 222

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No 78232, case No 78232, made for Tiffany & Co , NewYork, circa 1888. Fine 18 ct pink gold five minute repeating keyless watch whith a split second chronograph and a 60 minute instantaneous recorder.

Three body massive "demi-bassine" polished case with invisible hinges. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "spade" hands. Nickel plated 18three quarter plate movement, 32 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever es-capement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. The chronograph with a visible work, the split second push piece and a bolt on the band. Signed on the dial and on the movement. In very good condition. Diam.: 50 mm.

JPY 3,000,000 - 3,500,000

USD 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: JPY 3,526,250

LOT 223

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Cartier, Paris, No 5396-7124, circa 1920. Very elegant extra flat 18 ct. gold hunting cased minute repeating keyless dress watch.

Double body massive "bassine pincée" polished case. Mat silver dial with Arabic numerals, blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass 18movement, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Diam.: 50 mm.

JPY 3,000,000 - 3,400,000

USD 20,000 - 24,000

Sold: JPY 6,606,250

LOT 224

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Ch. H. Grosclaude & Cie. Fleurier, No 21860, circa 1865. Good 18 ct. gold hunting cased key wound independant second watch with an hour and minute recorder, a quarter of second "diablotine" and a thermometer.

Four body massive "demi-bassine" engine turned case, gold cuvette engine?turned on the edge. White enamel dial with two small symetrical chapters for the mean time and the hour and minute recorder, a sector above for the bimetallic thermometer, a small subsidiary dial below for the "diablotine ", outer ring for the center independant seconds (small hair crack). Blued steel Breguet hands. Gilt brass 19double train movement with going barrels, 27 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam.: 56 mm.

JPY 1,000,000 - 1,300,000

USD 7,000 - 9,000

LOT 225

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

"La Esmeralda" Hauser Zivy & Cie., Mewico-Paris, No 6874, Swiss, completed in 1902. Very fine and rare 18ct gold "grande and petite sonnerie" minute repeating keyless clockwatch with a certificate from the Observatory of Neuchatel, dated 1902 in an original red leather fitted case with two spare glasses and an extra enamel dial in three parts with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds.

Four body "demi-bassine et filets carrure ronde" case with engine-turned back. Gold cuvette. White enamel three part dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. Very fine nickel plated 19double train movement, "a vagues" decoration, 36 jewels, three screwed settings, with a differential winding, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Striking and repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the dial and the cuvette. In very good condition.

JPY 3,600,000 - 4,000,000

USD 24,000 - 28,000

Sold: JPY 3,966,250

LOT 226

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Henry Lewis, 172 New Bond Street, London, Swiss, circa 1880. Very fine 18ct gold and enamel hunting cased keyless minute repeating moon phase astronomical watch with a perpetual calendar and a chronograph.

Four body massive "bassine et filets" polished case, a fine champlevé enamel painted coat of arms on the back. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months with the leap year cycle, the dates and the subsidiary seconds with an inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel "pear" hands. Gilt brass 19 movement, 31 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. The chronograph with a visible work and a push piece on the band. Signed on the cuvette. In very good condition. Diam.: 56 mm.

JPY 4,500,000 - 5,000,000

USD 30,000 - 35,000

Sold: JPY 6,056,250

LOT 227

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Golay Fils & Stahl, Genève, No 30115, circa 1890. Very rare and unusual minute repeating keyless moon phase astronomical watch with a digital perpetual calendar and a split second chronograph with an instantaneous 30 minute recorder.

Three body massive "demi-bassine" polished case with inset hinges. Gold cuvette. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings, aperture for the days of the week, the dates and the months, subsidiary dial for the minute register, the leap year cycle and the subsidiary seconds with a inner moon phase aperture. Blued steel "spade" hands. Very fine nickel plated 19movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. The split second chronograph with a visible work the push piece and a bolt on the band. Signed on the dial, the cuvette, and the movement. In very good condition. Diam.: 53 mm.

JPY 5,000,000 - 6,000,000

USD 35,000 - 45,000

Sold: JPY 6,056,250

LOT 228

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Rolex Prince Chronometer, Ref. 3937, 1950's, made in 200 examples. Fine rectangular 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C.massive, polished, satined, teardrop lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, Arabic and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 7"', nickeled, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions? self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 22 x 35 mm.

JPY 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

USD 8,000 - 12,000

LOT 229

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Rolex Prince Chronometer, Ref. 3937, 1950's, made in 200 examples. Fine rectangular 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, fluted lugs, "Bombé" crystal. D. two tone silver with indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 7"', nickeled, 18 jewels, lateral lever es-capement, super balance balance adjusted to 6 positions? selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 22 x 35 mm.

JPY 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

USD 8,000 - 12,000

LOT 230

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Rolex Prince Chronometer for Eaton? Ref. 3937, 1950's, made in 200 examples. Fine rectangular 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, tear drop lugs. D. Two tone silver with the letters "1/4 Century Club" instead of the nurnerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7"', nickeled, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions? self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and move-ment signed. In very good condition.

JPY 900,000 - 1,200,000

USD 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 231

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 976999, case No. 696927, Ref. 2554, circa 1955. Very fine and rare rectangular 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bevelled and concave lateral bezel. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 28 x 30 mm.

JPY 2,100,000 - 2,400,000

USD 14,000 - 16,000

LOT 232

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 977457, case No. 687580, Ref. 2553, circa 1959. Fine and rare rectangular curved 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bevelled pillar shaped lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 22 x 33 mm.

JPY 1,500,000 - 1,950,000

USD 10,000 - 13,000

LOT 233

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 976704, case No. 682645, Ref. 2469? circa 1953. Fine and rare tonneau shaped 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. shaped, massive, polished. D. mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and "bâton" indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 26 x 29 mm.

JPY 1,800,000 - 2,100,000

USD 12,000 - 14,000

LOT 234

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 836782, case No. 634192, circa 1944. Fine rectangular 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C.massive, polished, overhanging lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses-cotes" 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. In very good condition. 22 x 30 mm.

JPY 1,500,000 - 1,800,000

USD 10,000 - 12,000